Though this book was first published in 1953, the stories and legends enclosed in Ms. Clark's book are interesting in 1999. I was surprized to find a story and lore concerning a local rock painting site. Each of the stories are indentified by the tribe or nation they come from. This book is a must for anyone interested in Native American lore or legends.

J.J. Creighton has written a fascinating book on a largely unknown encounter between a group of art students and instructors and a group of traditional Native Americans. This happened in a rather remote area of the state (the Colville Reservation) in the 1930s when gravel roads were the norm. A wonderful record of life on the reservation has been preserved in the form of portraits and landscapes, many of which are illustrated in this book.

I experienced Indonesian Food when I was in Amsterdam in 1971 by eating it, that was another time. I worked at a Black Tie restaurant where there was a Dutch Master Chef and Executive Chef in 1980 where we had one day off, made Riz Taffle drank dark beer and rolled cigarettes. I love Indonesian Food. This is the book you find in Indonesia (not in English of course) used for reference. It is one of the most informative cookbooks I have ever read and I collect them. I had an attack when it went out of print once and scowered New York for a copy. I found a worn out version of the old green paperback and bought it. Sri writes more than a cookbook here. There are the essentials that you must know to impart accuracy to a recipe without the tourbook guide to the country. If you are into Asian food and don't have this book you are missing an essential ingredient in your kitchen. Her first cookbook and by far the best. Jeffrey A. Ensminger, Executive Chef Bahama Specialty Foods, Inc. A Wandering Feast, LLC

Covering topics as diverse as National Policy, Electronic Commerce and Education, this book provides valuable insights into information technology in the Asia Pacific region. The editors have achieved a useful and interesting book by bringing together papers from authors with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

As I was writing in my journal with the informational
facts about Death Valley,it's amazing how the Geologists
knew the formation of the National Park.Those people knew
where and how Death Valley was created.Not only by land
and sea,even God himself made Death Valley a beautiful
place.Yet,there are some parts that were deserted that
made Death Valley forbidden,and mysterious.There is more
to Death Valley that were undiscovered,I get the feeling
that it should be televised and to be discovered.

Dan Flynn has captured the true essence of one of California's least appreciated and most misunderstood of California cities. His guide is really packed with some hidden gems about the capitol city. I think any visitor or resident who be advised to get a copy of Flynn's book before setting out to see the Camellia City. As a staffer at the capitol, I think he is privvy to all of those secret spots politicians of any state capitol discover. Can't wait until he reviews the state buildings' cafeterias.

Rob Wilson and Vilsoni Hereniko are the editors of a book that provides probing insight to the politics of identity and creativity across the Pacific. Highly theoretical but more than worth it, the sometimes post-modernist essays elucidate the complex realm of contradictions which are the meat of Pacific consciousness and literature. With a chapter by Hawaiian soveriegnty leader Haunani-Kay Trask and an insightful interview with acclaimed author Albert Wendt (of Samoa), this book will open your mind to the depth and humanity of Pacific issues. Especially stimulating is the chapter on Gaugain's NuaNua, in which Gilbertese/African American poet Teresia Teaiwa critically analyzes the role of his work in "shaping...the Polynesian body." All of the contributors to this groundbreaking work offer a fresh re-thinking of even the most ingrained Pacific archetypes, while openly challenging the reader to engage new modes of analysis with respect to post-colonial (and in many cases, neo-colonial) art and literature. More penetratingly, the contributors look to the dynamic between this body of work and the Pacific "self"--how art and literature have shaped, and been shaped by indigenous and settler Pacific peoples' perceptions of themselves. This book, like the Field Symposia's "Poet's Reading", is an anthology of anthologies. A dense read with a lot of knowledge therein, and not for the faint of heart. Truly the "inside" story on the politics of identity in Pacific art and literature.

We purchase guide books like these in an effort to be well prepared for weekend (or longer) trips.

Those books are very specific (where to go with your dogs, where to go boating, etc...) But they leave out other information. This makes it necessary to use numerous books to piece together a plan for where to go and what to do.

We've found this book in particular provides a very wide range of information on many different activities and resources which are represented in a very inviting and knowledgable manner.

The other books may be a good way to find out details about a lake or river, or a campground that allows dogs, but 'Inside Out, Northern California' is a great general purpose activity and traveling guide that includes information on specialized interests such as ours as well.

Just select a portion of the Northern California area you'd like to investigate and this book will make you feel like an insider, armed with a good overview not only of where to go and what to do, but also what the people are like, the history of the area and how it relates to the activities you will find in those areas.

As they say, don't leave home without it.

This is a well written travel guide book, if you're a first time traveler to California you would find this book as the most accurate guide that is available. Locals would also find this book useful if they're not familiar with the state yet.

Recently I relocated to the Portland area from California. I bought and received 4-5 different books on "About Portland" and this by far was the greatest help. This book helped me determine where I wanted to live, where I want to go on the weekend and where to eat. There is a ton of helpful information on where to go and what to do. It has become my bible for the area. If you are planning to move here or just visit- a great purchase.

0...Sept 2002- I still use this book monthly after a year and a half. Can't say enough good about it or how much it has helped me get to know where I live.