This is not a flowery high-end literary treatment of the WWII tailgunner experience but is certainly an enjoyable story. I felt like I was listening to somebodys Dad do a good job of telling about their experiences in the big war.

Eddie Picardo represents thousands of prople who served our country in a time of need. Eddie has done a great service to all of his fellow veterans by recording his memories. The book covers some personal experiences prior to WWII as well as time he spent in the military and after. It is a good general review of the times.

The book tells it like it really was. No glossing over. Mr. Picardo's true feelings are felt thru out the book.

The enchiladas, especially, were great, which they should be since it took one chef, two drunken sous chefs, and one person sitting on a stool shouting instructions about 2 solid hours to make them. But it was worth it.

I am not a cook, but after reviewing this book, i really want to be, not to mention that the recipes left me salivating. It may not be a book for the complete beginner but with some enthusiasm, the recipes in this book are very do-able. The side essays written by kathy casey are funny and informative and both authors clearly try to make the recipes understandable and do-able for the home kitchen. I am smitten with my kitchen and the tasty treats i can make in it. Thanks to Kathy Casey and Cynthia Nims for their tempting inspirations!

Over 200 beautiful color photographs.. stunning. Cloth Emerald green cover is beautiful, too.

A look at the pacific NW from unusual angles.

Purchasing a first class photographer's books, when well printed, is a unique opportunity to own fine art at bargain prices and makes an outstanding gift. Morton Beebe's Cascadia is an opportunity to acquire world class photography and an outstanding visual essay on one of the most dynamic areas in North America at an incredibly reasonable price. The first class Japanese printing contracted by Harry Abrams illustrates some of Mr. Beebe's fine pieces with an exceptionally high quality. Among the photographs which are highlights of the book include a stunning skyline of view of Seattle at sunset, an exceptional graphic image of the Washington Mutual Tower, unique photographs of Orca whales, an beautiful view of Echo Bay in British Columbia, portraits of the logs floating outside of a Washington mill in winter waiting to be cut up with seagulls overhead and on the logs and numerous other exceptional photographs. If you have a friend or member of your family who's interested in the Pacific Northwest, Cascadia is an excellent candidate gift.

This book only took me a day to read, but only because I couldn't put it down! Full of turns and twists of fate, you'll instantly fall in love with the fiery Silver and the dedicated, but troubled, Chris. I definatly recommend this book.

"Dear Silver" is a great novel. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It has an interesting beginning. Silver receives a "dear Jane" letter from a guy she never heard of. But she eventually does meet him and she gives him a piece of her mind. And guess what happens ... they fall in love and ...

On it's own, this book is too tiny to help anyone who's visiting seattle for more than a day. It has a paragraph or two about the most common attractions, restaurants, parks, etc. However, since it has great, detailed maps, and it's so small, it's great to tuck in a backpack. When I have friends come to visit, I give it to them to carry around during the day- it's wonderful to consult to find a good spot to grab a lunch, or to be reminded what sights there are to see in whatever neighborhood they're in. If you have a bigger guidebook that you normally use, this is a great, portable supplement.

One of the reasons why I use this book is beacause it has wonderful tidbits and stories about the people and places that influence the Seattle scene. The book is easy to read and can give travelers a quick review on Seattle customs. Descriptions of the restaurants are thorough and offer suggestions of affordable places to grab a quick bite or sit down for a luxorious meal. The authors are honest about the social mix of people found here in the city...providing a section that talks about the areas populated and visited by the gay community. The small book can easily fit into the palm of your hand and is petite enough to fit into any small side pocket of travel gear - a handy feature for the frequent traveler! I reccommend this book in combination with the Lonely Planet: Seattle book and the Fodors Compass guide for Washington (state, that is).

Jordy McNeil moves with his mom back to the small town where she grew up. He's always been picked upon, due to his small size and his habits, but when the kids find out his mom's a lesbian, then his troubles get worse for a while. Jordy learns to adapt to each situation throughout his life, which is part of his charm. After high school, he works for a while in Silicon Valley, where he makes a ton of money, and when those empty feelings overwhelm him, Jordy travels to Latin America on a quest for renewal. From there he goes to Seattle, where he falls victim to a drive-by shooting. He flees across the country to Maine, trying to wake up to life again, and it's only through the interactions with his mother's partner Pat that he succeeds in grabbing a hold of life again. Forbes's novel is connected to her earlier novel, "Alma Rose", but this can be read without reading the previous. Her writing is lively and skilful. This is a beautiful story about finding one's place in the world and in one's family, and about living every experience fully. "Navigating the Darwin Straits" is a perfect example of a book that's an utter joy to read.

This book is one of those novels that are meant to be shared among your dearest friends. It is about circumstance and the intricate connection of coincidents that shape our existance, from the moment we crawled from the sea to who you love in this lifetime.

Jordy McNeil is the intelligent, slight-statured and geeky son of an open lesbian in a small farm community. This makes him vulerable indeed to the insults and beatings beloved by so many ignorant bullies everywhere, but he is able to distance himself enough to understand not only his tormentors' mindsets, but to even gain the grudging respect. His life is far from perfect, but he slips through, strengthened by his mother's pragmaticism balanced by her life partner's calm serenity and acceptance. Through all his adventures is a sense of profound responsibility; the need to make a difference somehow, to break free from the norm and yet feel like a part of something bigger than himself.

It's impossible to relate the events of Jordy's life without falling prey to sappy feel-good phrases. This books is so much more than that. Just when you know what's going to happen, a new twist comes about. Ms. Forbes manages to flesh out very real characters; Jordy is infinitely likeable without being boring and becomes more complex with age and experience. His life is a quest for meaning and relevance, and his story journeys through the bone-white recesses of Silicone Valley at an enterprising Internet startup company, to the quiet ghost-infested ruins of South American pyramids, to the drenched inner-city streets of Seattle, and beyond.

Jordy is cursed, like a few of us, with the need to constantly confirm his meaning and purpose in the universe. Fortunately, while he is introspective, he never comes off as whiney. That's why he is so tragic, this mild boy who turns into a man who feels empty even though he does so much. The title on a whole is satisfying, and the last few chapters so interesting you won't want to put the book down. I won't even try to sum up what happens - just enjoy the twists!

I adored this book and will be sure to check out _Alma Rose_, the book preceding this one, which begins the tale of Jordy's future step-mother. This is one talented author, indeed.

this is a pretty good book. it has lots of information about Nirvana. it tells how they got started and what they experienced along the way. but it is told from an outsider's perspective; it's a biography written by someone that never met kurt or the other members. this is a good book if you want to know more about the grunge/ alt scene or some of the facts about nirvana, but don't expect much behind-the-scenes information.

Nirvana and the Seattle Sound is one of the most interesting books I've read about Nirvana and the Seattle music scene of the late 80s and early 90s. There is a lot of unrecorded information regarding Nirvana and thier early recording history, especially behind the scenes of the sessions prior to and including the Nevermind sessions. This book doesn't delve into Kurt's drug addiction, relationships, and eventual tragic death it stays focused clearly on the music from beginning to end and engrosses all the way through. The only book I've found on the Seattle scene that was more accurate and informative is LOSER. Check that out too.

This is a gorgeous cookbook that does more than just serve up some of the best recipes the most talented chef's in Seattle have to offer but also includes wonderful stories about the chefs and about the FareStart program that trains homeless men and women in job skills and life skills and gives them their life back. The incredible success of the program is the result of great community support and this cookbook is another example of that.

My mother, the wonderful mother she is, being of great kindness had Dan Thiessen sign the copy she bought me. As a very young child, one of my first restaurant memories was eating out at the Space Needle restaurant. Since then, I took my nieces there for a girl's day out lunch and am still fascinated by the rotating restaurant.

Seattle has so many great restaurants. Palisade is also featured and we have had family parties there in the past. John Howie is an expert on Plank cooking and you might also enjoy his Cedar Plank Cookbook.

Recently we had dinner right next to the fireplace at Ray's Boathouse where Charles Ramseyer is standing! That is the best spot in the whole restaurant, right next to the fireplace.

Then, there is the Metropolitan Grill, Canlis, Painted Table, Herbfarm (really in Woodinville and look for the amazing Herb Farm Cookbook by Jerry Traunfeld), Flying Fish and so many other familiar restaurants that are all connected to my family memories.

So, if you live in Seattle you will want a copy of this cookbook for sure. If you are wondering what all the talk is about and why the restaurants are so famous, this cookbook will give you a small taste of the bounty of the Northwest.

Some of the great recipes:

Chicken in Lettuce Cups
Grilled King Salmon
Pumpkin Soup
Cajun BBQ Prawns
Eggplant Roulades
Thai Curry Sea Scallops
Winter Squash Gnocchi
Apples Baked in Pastry
Layered Goat Cheese & Vegetable Salad
Prosciutto, Spinach & Mind Wrapped Lamb
Wicked Shrimp
Huckleberry Galettes
Black Rice Cakes

If you love the recipes or are just taking a vacation in Seattle, there is a restaurant directory in the back of the book.

When purchasing this book, you are also helping to support ACCESS. Their mission is to alleviate homelessness and poverty through developing community leadership. They have a list of resources in the back of the book that also include recommended reading like: The Way Home, the Cathedral Within and Revolution of the Heart.

Your generosity and compassion
may be the turning point in someone's life. ~Access

Enjoy!

I visit Portland often and have long wanted to also spend some time in Seattle. As much as I get to Portland, I had no idea about some of the places mentioned in this book. Lots of attractions, where to eat, where to shop, what to wear in both Portland & Seattle, and so forth. With all the times I've been in the great Northwest, I had no idea how much there truly was to see in both cities. And the book is written in a casual enough style, so that not only can you read about various places to see, but also this can be used as a quick reference.

The next time I travel to Portland (and when I get up to Seattle), I'm definitely taking this book with me so I can visit some of the areas and restaurants I've missed in my previous travels there.

Anyone planning a visit to either city will enjoy this book.

A book about my two favorite cities, I was bound to like it.

This guide should be very helpful to anyone visiting the area. I have lived in both Seattle and Portland, and even I learned things in this book about these two cities that I did not know. These are the two most important cities in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, and it's nice to see a book published about them. Even residents would enjoy this book.

As a newcomer to Seattle, I have made good use of this book. When searching for a place to live, it really gave me a taste of each neighbourhood. The walks are fun and informative, with accurate maps, great layout, and something to interest everyone. So, if you are kean to learn the history of Seattle neighbourhoods, this book is a must.

as a recent transplant to seattle & a new dog owner, i love this book. it maps out about 10 walks to take in different neighborhoods- fremont, queen anne, the international district, etc. and lists the time each should take as well as a wealth of information. there are features on buildings you'll see, maps, suggested parking places, and more. it's much more interesting than your standard guidebook that just lists museums & stuff.

I AM NOT A RESIDENT OF SEATTLE, BUT I VISIT AS OFTEN AS I CAN. I HAVE READ THIS BOOK WITH GREAT ENJOYMENT. IT IS VERY INFORMATIVE AND EASY TO READ.