Erik Dahlgren has written a definitive historical analysis that
thoroughly disproves the popular myth that Hawaiian had been
visited and charted by Spanish explorers. This myth was mentioned as fact in W D Alexander's "A Brief History of the Hawaiian People" published over 100 years ago. It was perpetuated by a Spaniard living in Hawaii, Francisco de Paulo
Marin ("manini").
The argument in favor of the Spanish discovery rests in some
part on the Spanish charts which were seized by Anson when he
captured a treasure ship in the Phillipines. Certainly this
chart was known to Cook, and it does show islands at approximately the same latitude as Hawaii, but well to the east
of Hawaii's actual location.
Dahlgren carefully sorts through the facts and demonstrates that
this Spanish chart was not based on any known observattions,
furthermore he shows that the Spaniard who supposedly made the discovery was in fact not even a competent navigator.
It is a serious historical work, carefully written, and 100%
convincing.

Excellent book. Hugh Cook's style of writing is so readable, intelligent and creative that it leaves the reader breathless. Awesome stuff. Ane there are TEN books in the series altogether. I rate these books as the best books I have ever read, not just within the fnatasy genre either. Knocks spots off Tolkien.

Ellen Gibson Wilson first encountered African food when she married a British man who had lived in Western Africa. "A West African Cook Book: Good Food From Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone" is an excellent cookbook, one of the best African cookbooks ever. By focusing on these four countries Ms. Wilson has produced a wonderful book, probably better than if she had tried to cover the entire continent (as many African cookbooks try to do). It contains not only 150 recipes, but also lots of information about cooking, food, and life which helps put the recipes into a cultural context. It is a pity it has been out of print; it is highly recommended and worth searching for.

Chapters include: "In Praise of Pepper and Other Characteristics of West African Food"; "A Simple Guide to Ingredients"; "Cooking the West African Way"; and "Eating the West African Way". Recipes are categorized in these chapters: "Classic Main Dishes"; "Classic Staple Dishes"; "Other Main Dishes"; Other Side Dishes"; "Starters"; "After Chop"; "Small Chop"; "Drinks"; "Some Feasts and Rituals". Many recipes appear in variations from two or more of the four countries featured in this book. The book includes a bibliography of rare African cookbooks and journal articles.

JoAnne Soper-Cook in her novel of love, lust and power spins the tale of the life of Napoleon from his birth to his imprisonment on St. Helena. This is the first novel about Napoleon that I've read where the point of view was his own thoughts.

I'm all for this courageous contemporary adult (naughty) fiction take on this historical character (maybe you don't know as much as you think you do about Monsieur Bonaparte). Well Done and an enjoyable, intellectually challenging read.

The book itself is quality trade work, handsomely designed and easy to read. A fine example of a small press (Breakwater) accomplishing a big book.

Newly revised and updated by Diana Cook, Kristin Visser's Wisconsin Trivia is an exciting, fascinating and fun book about Wisconsin which is written entirely in question-and-answer format. Each question and answer is separated by a small icon of Wisconsin cheese! Divided into sections on Geography, Entertainment, History, Arts & Literature, Sports & Leisure, and Science & Nature, Wisconsin Trivia is excellent not only as amusing and informative leisure reading, but also as a source of questions for a rousing game of Wisconsin-themed Trivial Pursuit. Highly entertaining and filled with questions sure to challenge even the most settled of Wisconsin residents, Wisconsin Trivia makes for an especially timely gift with the coming of Wisconsin's sesquicentennial - the 150th anniversary of Wisconsin's admission to the Union. Wisconsin Trivia is highly recommended for personal browsing or as an authoritative source for party time trivia contests!

Wisconsin cuisine reflects rich and diverse ethnic heritages and traditions. In Wisconsin's Hometown Flavors: A Cook's Tour Of Butcher Shops, Bakeries, Cheese Factories & Other Specialty Markets, Wisconsin-based cookbook writer and food expert Terese Allen takes the reader on a descriptive survey of more than 130 shops (arranged geographically); showcases more than 125 recipes; and provides "user friendly" maps to the best of Wisconsin's bakeries, cheese factories, butcher shops, and specialty markets. From Cheddar Cheese Coins; Greek-Style Omelette with Fresh Spinach, Black Olives & Feta Cheese; Lamb, Potato & Asparagus Stew; and Pear Frangipane Tart; to Mixed Greens with Grilled Pork Tenderloin & Blueberries; Swedish Limpa Bread; Dried Cherry Waldorf Salad; and Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake, Wisconsin's Hometown Flavors is as much fun to simply browse through as it is "kitchen cook friendly" to plan a meal from!

Great for all ages! Scott Cook is so talented. Outstanding Illustrator!

Following the series of Wiz Biz and The Wiazardy Consulted. Wizardy Cursed follows the steps of Wiz as he combies magic with PC programming. sure to be a great hit with fans of RPG and computers.

I loved this book. As a recent graduate of a culinary school and a mid-life career changer, this book gave me much insight into the culinary field. I loved all of the personal stories in the book and I enjoyed the historical footnotes

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED ABOUT THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE WAY MEN AND WOMEN THINK AND ACT IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS - PARTICULARLY IN THE WORK PLACE? THIS THOUGHT PROVOKING BOOK EXAMINES THE DIFFERENCES IN THE WAY THE FEMALE AND MALE BRAIN IS STRUCTURED, AND EXPLORES THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS FOR LEADERSHIP STYLES AT WORK.

RATHER THAN SEEING 'DIFFERENCE' AS A SOURCE OF CONFLICT AND COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS, THE MAIN CONTENTION OF THIS BOOK IS THAT THE SEXES ARE BOTH 'DIFFERENT AND EQUAL'. BOTH WOMEN AND MEN BRING DISTINCT AND VALUABLE GIFTS TO THE LEADERSHIP ROLE. BY LEARNING HOW EACH OTHER'S BRAINS FUNCTION, WOMEN AND MEN CAN LEARN FROM EACH OTHER, APPRECIATE NEEDS AND LEARNING STYLES DIFFERENT FROM THEIR OWN, AND THUS BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE LEADERS.

ALTHOUGH THIS BOOK IS AIMED AT MANAGERS IN BUSINESS, AND IS BASED ON SERIOUS SCIENTIFIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH, IT IS WRITTEN IN A CLEAR AND JARGON-FREE STYLE. AS WELL AS BEING ESSENTIAL READING FOR ALL WHO WISH TO BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE LEADERS,IT IS ALSO A VALUABLE RESOURCE TO STUDENTS OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY. IN FACT ANYONE WHO HAS AN INTEREST IN GENDER DIFFERENCES, WILL BE FASCINATED BY THIS BOOK - AND IT MAY WELL CHALLENGE THE MIND SETS OF SOME!