Just when you think this book is a terrific laugh-out-loud cartoon in the style of Tom Wolfe, Hutchens plunges deep into human nature, and rounds out his characters with insight and sophistication. Sure it's about a military jounalist in Japan, but you needn't identify with any of that to get addicted to the world of Mitchell Moore, and his struggle to Do the Right Thing in a world of less nobly motivated folk. While his character portraits are nearly Shakespearean in their accuracy, this novel has more than right-on psychology. It's also got murder, intrigue, politics, sex, sensuous food, and the kind of complexity that pulls you right in and doesn't let you go. I hated to see it end, and can't wait to read the next Tim Hutchens novel.

Its really good to know that we have an amazing country with amazing people. I am glad to be living in such a country.

I'd be hard pressed to find a more sincere, well executed, simply joyous cookbook than Helen Evans Brown's masterful tribute and celebration of West Coast cuisine. It was written over 40 years ago and, like a true classic often does, it remains as touching and relevant as ever. The recipes are most fabulous -- many often the most obscure, and once sought-after -- and here they have a comfortable home. If this were a perfect world, this would be a cooking staple.

Richard Harris' updated third edition Hidden Baja covers everything from beaches and lodging to outdoor adventure travel in Baja, providing details on a wealth of outdoor activities for those who are oriented toward adventure travel. Lesser-known byways of the region are the focus in a title packed with tips on travel through the region.

Pretty good book. Unlike many historical essays, its easy reading, not boring to casual reader, keeps moving, doesnt get bogged down in uninteresting details. On the other hand, it doesnt gloss over events nor retell ad nauseum same stories one can find anywhere. Thus, a good mix - enjoyable reading, yet substantial. Cantwell describes many of those that formed and identified the character and sense of the PNW. The invaluable geographer David Thompson, Father of Oregon Hudson Bay's John McLoughlin, free spirited Theodore Winthrop (serious Wanderlust!), Seattle pioneer David Maynard, timber baron George Weyerhaeuser. Cantwell describes their lives and experiences and relates them to the NW character of today. It makes a good interwoven story. References to Thompson & Winthrop continue throughout the book illustrating the continuity of people, places, and history. "Hidden Northwest" covers a lot of material but does justice to each to wet one's interest sufficient to head directly for the journals of Thompson, Winthrop, etc. Cantwell interjects his personal perspective, observations, and experiences in a complementary and nonobtrusive way. Stealing from the book flap - "Hidden NW incorporates all the elements which distinquish routine narrative from vital history - true life adventure, insights into the personal lives of extraordinary people, and revelation of little known facts." Cantwell finds the NW "still a place of vast promise" and "naturalists paradise" seen by Thompson and Winthrop "despite the encroachment of modern life." "Hidden Northwest" is well documented with 45 pages of notes, references, an extensive bibliography, and a detailed index.

I bought 4 books on the French polynesian islands and this was the best by far. I love his detail, his points of interest and his enthusiasm. After reading this book I couldn't wait to go there! This will be the one book I bring with me, it has everything. Where to stay, where to eat (like what native fruit to try), customs, phrases in polynesian and french, and much more.

Older towns and cities of the East Bay offer history and nature: Hidden Walks In The East Bay & Marin provides selected walks through lesser-known urban environments which contain many surprises, from waterfalls to stunning homes which blend with the scenery. Descriptions of each walk include terrain, sightseeing and difficulty levels, along with small maps.

From historic wineries in California's Sonoma and Napa Counties to back roads, lodging in small retreats, and dining in recommended establishments, Hidden Wine Country seeks to uncover less-traveled roads in the Wine Country - and does it successfully. Hidden Wine Country is quite an achievement for an area over-saturated with publicity: the authors specialize in finding the unusual, quality experience. Hidden Wine Country is a highly recommended "take-along" guide.

This book is kewl...it talks about alot of stuff ranging from arteries clogging while hiking and alot of other stuff about the weather and what kind of snakes to avoid while traveling on the paths in the redwoods, etc... This is an awesome book! Get it before it sells out...

This is really a great book and one of the best on the Trinity Alps. It is a different book from my favorite, the Trinity Alps book by Wayne Moss. Wayne's book is more of an encyclopedia, while this is a book for hikers. Wayne's book lists every lake and trail, while this book has 51 different journeys.

This book has the most photos of any of the Trinity Alps books. This can be a good thing, although I like to hike to a place and be surprised at what I find. Dennis is not a fisherman, so you won't find information on fishing the lake and streams of the Alps. The maps are great, as is the information on distances to the lakes.

As an example of what I like about the book, let's explore the trip to Canyon Creek, the most popular journey in the Trinity Alps. It's 6 pages long, includes a map with the surrounding areas, a photo of the Lower Falls, and a graph of key distances, including the McKay Camp, Lower Falls, Canyon Creek Meadows, Middle Falls, etc. That way you know at the Middle Falls you have 3 more miles to "L" Lake.

A great book and a fun read. Good job, Dennis!