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Ski the Whole Mountain: How to Ski Any Condition at Any Time9 reviews
Eric Deslauriers, Rob Deslauriers

Mountain Sports Press, 2002

Experts only
This book has a very, very brief chapter on the basics of edging and then it jumps directly to skiing powder, crud, steeps, trees, moguls, and air! Um, needless to say, not a book for your average beginner. I've previously gave this book a low rating, but have now changed it because I realize this is a really good book for expert skiers. I have not tried the powder techniques because there is ... 		  
  







  
  
Stop Spitting at Your Brother, Life Lessons of a Rocky Mountain Llama7 reviews
Diane White-Crane

Aspentree Press, 1996

Delightful for readers of all ages!
This book holds special interest for folks of all ages. Those persons with no knowledge of these magnificent animals are instructed, through tales and humor, of how llamas think and why they respond as they do. Persons who have experience with llamas can identify traits of their own llamas throughout Dudley's story. It is fun and entertaining reading. 		  
  







  
  
Kelven's Riddle: The Mountain at the Middle of the World8 reviews
Daniel Hylton

BookSurge Publishing, 2007

Bound to be a classic
I hesitated to give this book five stars because I feel that five stars is a kind of benchmark and should generally be reserved for the old masters: Tolkien, Bradbury, Knight, Van Vogt, even Donaldson. But in the end this book kept me involved at that level. I really like the hero, Aram. He's a hard, strong man without ringing shallow and false, like James Bond. As tough as steel and as ... 		  
  







  
  
At the Mercy of the Sea9 reviews
John Kretschmer

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2007

Could not put it down
This is a most excellent book which will sure become a sailing book classic. It tells the story how the paths of an American, an Australian, a Frenchman and a Brazilian in three different vessels crossed each other in the eyes of hurricane Lenny. With the insight of someone who seems to have lived their lives Kretschmer sketches us why they were sailing, what they loved about sailing, and why ... 		  
  







  
  
Bury My Heart at Fun-Fun Mountain : A FoxTrot Collection7 reviews
Bill Amend

Andrews McMeel Publishing, 1993

More Funny than Bugs Bunny or Charlie Chaplin Combined
I have been a faithful FoxTrot reader for years. Roger, Andy and their kids Peter, Paige and Jason are always good for a reality check with a large dose of laughter. I've got two girls and let me tell you, I see a lot of my kids in Paige with, I believe, even a healthy dose of Jason thrown in. And they have Peter's bottomless stomach. Of course, they're faithful FoxTrot readers too. I used to ... 		  
  







  
  
Chasing Lava: A Geologist's Adventures at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory6 reviews
Wendell A. Duffield

Mountain Press Publishing Company, 2003

"Chasing Lava" a great read
"Chasing Lava" is excellent. Without being textbookish, Duffield explains the basic workings of Hawaiian volcanism, enabling readers to practically teach it to friends. Above and beyond that, Duffield gives a glimpse of what it's like to be a field scientist who flat out likes his work. Oh, that we could all enjoy our career work as much as Duffield enjoys his. And don't miss the amazing ... 		  
  







  
  
At the Mountains of Madness and Other Macabre Tales21 reviews
H. P. Lovecraft

Arkham House Publishers Inc., 1985

About this edition . . . .
I will not try to write a complete review, since I see that there are already 17 reviews available here, several of fine quality. This edition is of great interest because it issues from Arkham House. Arkham House publishing was founded by August Derleth, a protege of H.P. Lovecraft who himself wrote a rather large volume of pastiche material using the Cthulhu mythos of Lovecraft. One motive ... 		  
  







  
  
Stonewall Jackson at Cedar Mountain7 reviews
Robert K. Krick

The University of North Carolina Press, 2002

Excellent Account of a Largely Forgotten Battle
In my humble opinion, Krick has written an excellent account of a small-scale and largely forgotten but bloody battle. Compared to Gettysburg, Antietam, Chickamauga, Vicksburg, and a host of other larger Civil War battles, Cedar Mountain has been largely forgotten. Fortunately, Krick has taken the time to produce an excellent account of what Stonewall Jackson himself admitted was his finest ... 		  
  







  
  
Altitude Illness: Prevention & Treatment : How to Stay Healthy at Altitude : From Resort Skiing to Himalayan ...6 reviews
Stephen, M.D. Bezruchka

Mountaineers Books, 1994

DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT...
This is a wonderful, well written and well organized little book, sized to travel with its owner. It fits easily into one's pocket for easy access. It provides valuable information at one's fingertips. One should read this book before climbing or trekking above 7,000 feet (2,000 meters). It could save one's life. The book is chock full of valuable information, and everything is explained in ... 		  
  







  
  
At the Mercy of the Mountains: True Stories of Survival and Tragedy in New York's Adirondacks7 reviews
Peter Bronski

The Lyons Press, 2008

Instant Classic!
Peter Bronski's collection of survival stories is riveting. Beginning with an introduction discussing the unique history and characteristics that are the Adirondacks, Bronski sets the tone for some amazing and harrowing true stories. The infamous 1995 `blowdown' (derecho) is witnessed by several campers, where tornado-like microburst combined with thousands of lightning strikes terrifies ... 		  
  







  
  
Death at Rainy Mountain5 reviews
Mardi Oakley Medawar

St. Martin's Press, 1996

The most deliciously funny and heartwarming
Others before me have already conveyed the storyline, so I won't repeat it, but tell you only that if you enjoy reading about American Indian life, written from the viewpoint of an insider, who speaks of his people without self-conscious posturing, attempts to make his people better or worse than they are; if you enjoy a storyteller who finds humor in himself, his situation and in humanity; ... 		  
  







  
  
Culp's Hill at Gettysburg: The Mountain Trembled...2 reviews
John M. Archer

Thomas Pubns, 2002

Excellent guide and history
Archer has done a wonderful job with this volume. Culp's Hill is perhaps the most misunderstood action at Gettysburg, and was largely "in the darkness" until Pfanz focused on it a few years ago. What Archer has done is to take the base provided in Pfanz's fine work and created a usable guide book which one can take onto the battlefield and finally gain a measure of understanding about the ... 		  
  







  
  
Take Each Day One Step at a Time: Poems to Inspire and Encourage the Journey to Recovery (Blue Mountain Arts ...3 reviews

Blue Mountain Arts, 2002

Inspirationaly and encouraging
I got this book after I came home from 38 hours of labor delivering my daughter Meghan Elizabeth who was sadly born still "too beautiful for this world" and I just LOVED the poems, they made me feel more full of hope and so loved. The poems are very special and wonderful to share with a friend having problems, down or upset, or someone who has loss of a baby or loved one, cause many times in ... 		  
  







  
  
At Home in the Mountains: Poems3 reviews
Ken Slone

Jesse Stuart Foundation, 2001

At Home in the Mountains
His book of poems captivated me and kept me wanting to read more about the mountains and mountain life. I did not grow up in the mountains and after reading many of his poems I came to understand the closeness of family life in the mountains. I felt that when I read certain poems, that I was right there and could see, hear and feel the nature of the hills. Excellent!!! 		  
  







  
  
Down at the Sea Hotel: A Greg Brown Song3 reviews
Greg Brown

Secret Mountain, 2007

Delightful book, gorgeous music & a delicious taste of Wailin' Jennys 3.0
Down at the Sea Hotel features beautifully whimsical illustrations by Mireille Levert, inspired by the lyrics of a Greg Brown lullaby. The book alone would be worth buying, but the real gem is what's tucked inside the back cover: a 14-song CD that will be enjoyed not just by the kids, but by their parents and grandparents as well. The songs, lesser-known lullabies written by well-known ... 		  
  







  
  
SILENT SENTINELS: A Reference Guide to the Artillery at Gettysburg6 reviews
George Newton

Savas Beatie, 2005

A must-read for Gettysburg/Civil War enthusiasts
This book offers the reader a comprehensive look at the artillery used in the July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, complete with numerous photos and illustrations, as well as informative diagrams and guides. Every Gettysburg enthusiast (no matter how serious) will find this detailed book to be enlightening and useful as both a recommended read and a reference guide. And not only does it contain a ... 		  
  







  
  
Planetwalker: How to Change Your World One Step at a Time4 reviews
John Francis

Elephant Mountain Press, 2005

Talking the talk and walking the walk
Witnessing a tragedy has often been the catalyst that changed someone's life and sent them in a direction that would ultimately be a force for good in the world. Such is the case of John Francis, who witnessed an oil spill in San Francisco Bay in 1971. He was so moved by the consequences of the spill that he stopped using all forms of motorized transportation and began a 20+ year odyssey on foot ... 		  
  







  
  
Rochester & Merle: A Day at the Carnival (Book with Read Along CD)3 reviews
Kurt Reetz

Short Mountains, 2000

How Fun!
This is a book that took my kids and I on an exciting journey filled with fantastic characters! Rochester & Merle are there to save the day! 		  
  







  
  
Incident at Big Sky: The True Story of Sheriff Johnny France and the Capture of the Mountain Men2 reviews
Johnny France, Malcolm McConnell

W W Norton & Co Inc, 1986

A riveting tale of desperate outlaws on the run.
Beneath some of Montana's grandest mountain peaks lurked a preditor. Caught in the crosshairs of Don Nichols twisted logic was Kari Swenson. The idea of a mountain bride, stolen from a remote wooded trail. Most amazing is how the Nichols' not only managed to elude the persistance of Johnny France, but stayed one step ahead certain death in the Montana winter of 1984 with just the packs on ... 		  
  







  
  
An Illustrated Guide to Eastern Woodland Wildflowers and Trees: 350 Plants Observed at Sugarloaf Mountain, ...3 reviews
Melanie Choukas-Bradley, Tina Thieme Brown

University of Virginia Press, 2004

THE GOOD WORD
This is from the July issue of Pomegranate Seeds pomegranateseeds@comcast.net THE GOOD WORD: A New Field Guide to Eastern Wildflowers, Trees and Shrubs by Jeri Metz I just purchased the most authoritative and readable field guide to wildflowers, herbs, shrubs, vines and trees for the Mid-Eastern United States. An Illustrated Guide to Eastern Woodland Wildflowers and Trees by Melanie ... 		  
  







  




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