Best Of The Best From California Cookbook collects more than five hundred all-time favorite recipes drawn from other California cookbooks with the hallmarks of the Golden State. From Spinach/Cheese Frittata; Veal Marsala; and Toasted Walnut Tart with Wild Blackberry Sauce and Creme Fraiche; to Bean, Barley and Mushroom Soup; California Rice; and Buttermilk Spice Cake, Best Of The Best From California Cookbook is an excellent amalgamation of some of the finest dishes California has to offer, each with direct "kitchen cook friendly" preparation instructions. Enhanced with an extensive catalog of contributing cookbooks, Best Of The Best From California Cookbook will be a welcome resource for dedicated cookbook collectors as well!

Other guides to Marin may focus entirely on hiking, or biking, or history--this one actually includes all those things, plus reviews of restaurants, places to stay, and things to do (including shopping) that others leave out. Because the book covers a lot of topics of interest to visitors, you'd expect the reviews of hikes and restaurants to be too brief, which isn't the case at all. You'll get to know the county like a native.

This book is extremely useful as a general guide for (1) the best places to stay and (2) the best restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. The title is misleading in that even if romance isn't the goal, the guide is useful in finding a classy place to visit. Explanations that accompany each entry are detailed and points out what's great, what's not great, prices, and everything that you'd want to jot down if you were investigating the place yourself.

Excellent in all respects. I highly recommend it.

Anywhere you kiss is a good place to be, but this book has everything you need to know about finding the best places to be kissin'. This guide has turned us on to some great places to kiss, hug, etc...

Having recently re-located to the Northcoast of California, we became captivated by this great collection of photographs. All of our family and friends received copies to celebrate the beauty of the Northcoast. This collection is a great way to share what we see every day.

THE BEST BOOK I EVER READ!! EVERYONE MUST READ THIS!!

This is really a fine book. In 1841 a group of westbound immigrants - 30 men, 1 woman, and 1 child - left the Oregon Trail and instead started for California. Their arrival marked the first time an immigrant train had arrived there and is a significant point in both Californian, and by extension, American history.

Nunis's book is a collection of original accounts written by the members of the party, and considering the small group there are surprisingly many. It contains three accounts by John Bidwell, including his diary kept during the journey; an article and letter by Josiah Belden; a brief account by J. B. Chiles; a narrative by Nicholas Dawson; a short account by Charles Hopper; two diaries written by James John; a newspaper account by Nancy Kelsey (the only woman with the party); a letter written by James P. Springer; and an article by Robert H. Thomes. In addition, it contains accounts by Pierre De Smet, Father Gregory Mengarini, Father Nicholas Point, and Joseph Williams, who did not accompany the expedition all the way to California, but did travel with it part of the way.

Appendices include a roster of the members of the expedition, including those who left it at one point or another along the trail; brief biographies of every pioneer who went the whole way to California; and various miscellaneous documents connected with the party. Kudos to Dr. Nunis for collecting all of this information into one book.

I thought this book was enjoyable to read and important in its information about an endangered species. It shows respect for whales and conveys the awesomeness of the blue whale, the largest animal on earth. The illustrations were especially beautiful and made me want to swim underwater.

Here is a comprehensive guide to the remarkable variety of birds found in California--from the majestic California condor to the tiny calliope hummingbird. An indispensa ble field companion for the avid bird-watcher, it is also an introduction to the wild birds that inhabit that state's rich and varied terrain--its coastal cliffs and inlets, moun tain pine forests, and chaparral. Covering nesting habitats, migration patterns, and population cycles, The Birds of California will tell you when and where to locate any species.

This book provides color photographs, in-depth descriptions, and migration/nesting habits of many birds in the southwestern US.

Bird species include water birds, birds of prey, hummingbirds, songbirds, etc. that residents or visitors to the southwest may encounter.

The book is very well organized and is useful as a quick reference when viewing birds.