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Backpack Gourmet: Good Hot Grub You Can Make at Home, Dehydrate, and Pack for Quick, Easy, and Healthy Eating on the Trail
Linda Frederick Yaffe
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Meals on the trail can be as delicious and varied as meals prepared at home. You can create meals to suit your tastes or diet--vegetarian, low fat, Asian, Italian. Meals prepared and dehydrated at home are compact and lightweight, perfect for the backpacker, and safer than packing perishable foods. The author shows how to prepare the meals so that they will travel well and will be easy to reconstitute in camp. The easy step-by-step instructions detail how to cook and dry lightweight, satisfying meals at home and then prepare them easily in camp--truly complete, instant meals. About the Author:Linda Frederick Yaffe is a lifelong camper and outdoors person who works as a librarian and teaches backpacking classes. She has written two other books: High Trails Cookery and The Well-Organized Camper. She lives in Auburn, California. Over 160 recipes for soups, stews, pasta, casseroles, and breakfast and snack ideas Potato Soup Parmesan, Seafood Stew, Sweet and Sour Noodles, Spicy Chicken Tips on drying food in a dehydrator or oven
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Survive the back woods or thrird World.......2007-07-06
Well who'd ever think I, a middled aged man married to a wonderful wife and cook,would be cooking for 4 in the third world, anything other than PB&J's.
They all laughed at me as I stashed vac-packed meals into 4 seperate ditty bags, I would just smile and say I wanted to be prepared.
As we went off the main road and up into the mountain villages, by the third day thier tune started to change.
Wonderful quick meals Breakfasts(eggs and sausage) soups for lunch, lasanga and stews for dinner and even bisguits. breakfast squares, granola bars, and carrot soup were the big hits with the ladies but I think they just enjoyed not having to cook.
The meals are power packed and full of protien very nutritional. easy to find or grow ingredients.The portions were plentiful, usually we would share in the villages.
Now from grill master at home to the trail chef cooking lasnqna in the bush in less than 5 minutes they want me to cook these meals at home .
I Highly recommend this book to all who travel and camp where there are no stores. Cooking meals 1st then dehyrating them not only saved lots of weight in the backpack, but allows you to spice them up to your liking before you dehydrate, so meals are a delight not the same old, same old, very important on 3-4 week trips.
(A good cook always tastes the food before giving to the critics)
These Nutritional meals keep your body healthy and full of energy to work or play the next day. yet allow you to pack away plenty in a small space. also you can prepare them and stash them in the freezer months before.
Not a bad Idea to have on hand in a disaster kit stored in a sealed bucket with a couple of cases of water in the cool basement either.
Don't forget the water filter and small pot to cook & eat out of.
Eatin' Good On the Trail.......2007-04-12
Your hiking trips no longer have to be full of boring meals in a can. Now you can cook great meals at home ahead of time and rehydrate them on the trail.
Changed my backpacking life!.......2007-03-19
This is the book I have been waiting for. I love to cook, I love to eat, and I love to backpack, and this book lets me enjoy all three. Previously, I was one of those backpackers who ate mac-n-cheese and Lipton noodles over and over and over. It was really boring, and I wasn't getting enough protein in my diet. Getting ready for our epic 4 month hike on the PCT this summer, I wanted to try food dehydrating, but I also needed a recipe book. After lots of online research I ordered this book and "Trail Food" by Alan Kesselheim. Kesselheim and Yaffe have completely different approaches, and I find Yaffe's approach far more user-friendly. You DO NOT want to mess with drying each food item separately and then trying to assemble them in the backcountry. You are tired, you are hungry. You do not want to spend lots of time messing with ten different little baggies and jars of spices and oils. Leave all of that at home. Yaffe's approach is simple and elegant, and I'm quite honestly shocked that more people don't do it this way: You make your soup, stew, pasta dish or casserole in the comfort of your home. The key is that you must keep the chunks of vegetables, etc. very small. You then spread the dish in thin layers on your dehydrator trays and let the dehydrator do all of the work. Just this weekend, we went backpacking and ran the true field test: rehydrating all of the foods that I had previously dehydrated. The results were impressive. Breakfast casseroles, delicious spaghetti for dinner, tuna and bruschetta spreads at lunch, and none of it had that preservative-laden flavor that store-bought foods are cursed with. The only two comments I would make where Yaffe didn't get it quite right are that I can't fit the whole dish into the dehydrator (if you only have four trays like I do), so we usually end up eating some of it for dinner (not a bad thing). The second thing is that her recommended drying times seem a bit too short. I've had to add an extra hour or two to many of the recipes, but again, this is not a big deal as I dry most of this stuff overnight anyway. If you are looking for a lightweight backpacking meal solution, you cannot live without this book!
They are wrong, and she is right!.......2007-02-27
If you are going to buy a book about backpack dehydrating this is the one. I have read several others and beat my brains out trying to get spagetti sauce to powder, etc. They are all wrong, and she is right. Don't try to dehydrate the ingredients separately, cook the whole meal and then dehydrate the whole thing together. It seems too good to be true, but it really works, and it works both easier and better. Make it your own way (within a few simple limits), and it really is better, cheaper, and easier than buying the commercial deydrated foods. I might have thought of it myself, if all of the other books weren't so misleading!
Tasty & Practical.......2007-01-16
Wide variety of menu items that will satisfy anyone's taste, and they won't bankrupt you. Easy to find ingredients at your local grocery store.
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Not Bad At All.......2007-06-14
I'm a student and this textbook was assigned for my intro to literature class. I was surprised by how much I actually ENJOYED this textbook! There is a lot of good writing in it, some great examples of literature, which made for interesting class discussions. I even found myself reading a lot of the passages that weren't assigned, just out of curiousity, and most of them were really quite enjoyable.
A compelling choice.......2005-12-16
Overpriced like most textbooks but probably the only introductory literature anthology since Benjamin LaMott's "Close Imagining" (McGraw Hill) that I'd use a second time. It's compact yet very generous and representative. For example, you can pair "Young Goodman Brown" with "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" or "A Rose for Emily" with "Barn Burning" or "A & P" with "Araby." Most of the frequently taught poems are here, and there are more plays--from Sophocles to Arthur Miller--than would ever fit into a single-semester course. And the Appendices are priceless--more useful information than is found in popular writing Handbooks along with exemplary student essays (a particularly handy feature).
I've previously used the big Kennedy and Gioia Intro text. Not only did the binding begin to fall apart on me mid-way though the semester but the amount of material--most of it never assigned--simply added to the guilt any instructor who emphasizes close reading of individual texts is bound to feel. Also, any introductory literature course that even purports to be representative must include some examples of the most important modern genre of all--the novel. Add "Great Expectations" and "The Great Gatsby" to the course and you'll see why the shorter, more compact anthology is the only one to consider. In fact, I might even settle for a "back pocket" version.
(My experiences with the complementary (but not really "complimentary") internet site--which my students never seemed to be able to access--would suggest that it would best be ignored. Go for the DVD or a price break instead.)
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Small enough to fit into almost any backpack or bag, this NIV Backpack Bible can go wherever a girl goes.
Featuring periwinkle Italian Duo-Tone™ leather, with a cool kiwi-colored flower closure, this Bible also contains twelve color tip-in pages full of Faithgirlz!™ fun.
Features include:
• Complete text of the bestselling New International Version®
• Words of Christ in red
• Twelve full-color tip-in pages
• Compact size for girls on the go
• Italian Duo-Tone™ periwinkle binding
• Gift box with die-cut window to showcase the cover
Faithgirlz!™ is based on 2 Corinthians 4:18— So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.(NIV)—Inner Beauty, Outward Faith
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flimzy.......2007-09-27
Although we liked the content of the faithgirlz bible and the sections written just for tween girls, the actual bible was cheap and flimzy. The flower closure was not going to stand up to the test of a child and the pages inside were incredibly thin. We returned this product for a hard bound faithgirlz bible instead.
Sweet Choice for a Girl's Bible..........2007-03-26
I bought this bible as an Easter gift for my pre teen daughter. I haven't given it to her yet, but I know she is going to love it. The bible cover has a suede feel to it, with a clasp that I know she will think is "cool". I like the format of the bible, and the added phrases for girls to relate some of the information to modern day.
Perfect take along bible for young girls........2007-01-05
My 7 year old daughter needed a bible for a bible study program she attends. We ordered this bible for her and upon opening it, she thought it was "cool". As a matter of fact, so did her 11 year old sister. While the true treasure is in the inside, I was glad to see the publishing house make a bible that would be attractive on the outside as well. The color is periwinkle-- the material is like a suede microfiber (soft and durable). The flower flap-closure is so cute. The bible is small enough so that a young girl can handle it without a problem. In fact, it can fit into a purse easily. Our other "study" bibles were too cumbersome for my daughter to handle. Now, she looks forward to reading HER special bible-- I think that is really cool.
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- Dora's backpack book
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- I thouht that Dora's Backpack was great!! :)
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In Dora's Backpack, Nickelodeon's popular Latina heroine needs to return eight books to the library before it closes. With Map leading the way, Dora and her friend Boots the monkey will make use of all the handy items stored in Backpack to cross the Troll Bridge, get through the Icky-Sticky Sand, cross Turtle River, and get to the library in time. But beware, because Swiper the fox is always lurking. Dora's Backpack is based on the television episode and teaches problem solving, map reading, counting, and one Spanish word. (Ages 2 to 5) --David Horiuchi
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Dora loves her backpack. She always has what Dora needs inside. Join Dora and her pals as they try to reach the library before it closes, so Dora can return her books on time. Can Backpack help? Find out in this exciting adventure!
Customer Reviews:
Dora's backpack book.......2007-05-12
I read this book to a kinder bilingual class and they loved it. Dora is with no doubt their favorite. Besides, Dora is helpful in preparing a lesson. I was able to teach geography, science, math, and language arts, all from this book. Not to mention the citizenship lesson in Dora returning her books to the library on time.
We also spoke about Dora hiking, which was a good intro for a P.E. class, and the benefits of exercise (health).
The children made their own Dora book adventure with them going for an adventure with Dora. It was an enjoyable lesson plan to prepare and to teach, and I know the children enjoyed their learning as well.
I also introduced this lesson with a Dora backpack (for myself) to the delight of all of the girls in the classroom.
Fantastic book!!!!
Book to Grow Into..........2006-02-02
My 19 month old daughter loves Dora and especially backpack. Everyone time Backpack comes on the show or is in one of the books she says her name. When I saw this book at the library I thought I'd give it a shot. Needless to say, I had to buy a copy. The book is a little more advanced than she is right now because there's a lot of interaction; answering the Grumpy Old Troll's quiz and lot's of pointing to things in Backpack, but she loves the story and it's something that she can grown into. I highly recommend this to Dora fans.
Go Dora Go! Counting, Problem Solving and more.......2005-10-10
In this adventure, Dora sets off to return her library books. If you don't remember the television show, the obstacles include not knowing how to get there, the Grumpy Old Troll, a storm cloud, icky-sticky mud, crossing Turtle River, and a closed door at the library.
Most of these obstacles are solved with the help of Backpack and your child. The Map shows the way, and Backpack has the supplies to solve most of the problems if they only could figure out what to use. What Backpack can't do, you child can, by helping to point out what to use.
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What I like about this book is that there is alot to learn. Children can learn all about maps, for example. How they are representational of real terrain and places.
It also lets you and your children practiced rhyming. The Troll's quiz, for example, begs the question of what rhymes with `guizzers'? Scissors!
And the Backpack sequences lets children look at a collection of items, recognize their use, and then select the appropriate item. Sort of like, Problem Solving 101.
Also, there are many opportunities to count throughout the book, though the most obvious chance comes at the end when Dora counts to make sure that all of the books are there.
And finally, one of my favorite things is that the story is about the Library. Dora is associated with books and reading, thus setting a good example.
Four Stars. One of the better Dora books. In this one your child has plenty of opportunity to answer questions and help out their pals. Counting, Problem Solving, and more all at a good price.
Great book.......2005-08-24
I bought this book for my niece and she enjoys having me read it to her and point out pictures so she learns new words. She is a big Dora fan.
I thouht that Dora's Backpack was great!! :).......2004-09-22
I thought that this book was great because it was interesting to find out how they got through the challenges.
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The Monster in the Backpack
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Having trouble with your backpack zipper? Maybe there's a monster inside! Annie warms up to the exasperating but lovable creature she finds in her backpack in this humorous story complemented by energetic illustrations.
When Annie unzips her new flowered backpack and finds a monster
inside, it's hard to say who is more shocked. "AAAAHHHH!" yells the monster. "EEEEEEKKKK!" yells Annie. It's a predicament, to be sure, as the monster proceeds to gobble Annie's sandwich, stick gum in her boot, and tear up her homework to use as confetti for an "Annie-is-great" parade in the middle of class. With a perfectly tuned sense of comic timing, Lisa Moser captures a young girl's transition from annoyance to affection as a funky and disarmingly open-hearted monster makes an untimely appearance. Noah Jones's colorful and expressive illustrations bring these two charming characters brilliantly to life.
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The library needs it back.......2007-09-29
My mother in law checked this book out at the local library for our 2 year old daughter. It is absolutely her favorite book and she cannot part without it. We went back to the library today to renew it for the last time and she was on the verge of tears, so I'm buying it now. It's a great story and we read it to her every night.
Monster in the Backpack.......2007-04-06
This is a fascinating book. I hope she writes more stories about the monster. I can see all kinds of possibilities.
I do think it can be classified as a story to read as well as an easy reader. My grandchildren who cannot read think it is wonderful.
Our New Favorite.......2007-02-02
This book has become a new favorite in our house. It is witty, funny (to adults and children) and beautifully touching. My daughters love giving copies of the book to friends as gifts. Everyone we've bought it for has loved it!
Put the Monster in YOUR backpack!.......2006-11-18
This is a definite "must-have" for the bookshelf! The story's delightful premise will engage even the youngest reader. Children will giggle at the monster's antics and Annie's dilemna.
The author has done a wonderful job creating fun read-aloud story with sentences that lend themselves beautifully to the eager ears and eyes of children ready to gobble up a love for reading.
Laugh out loud.......2006-09-14
This book was given to my five year old daughter. She laughs outloud everytime we read it.This book is adorable and really funny for adults as well.
The story is sweet, funny, and touching.
Any child would love this book.
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A guide for navigating the teen years, Buddha in Your Backpack is for young people who want to learn more about Buddhism or for those who simply want to understand what’s going on inside themselves and in the world around them. Buddha in Your Backpack tells Buddha’s life story in a fashion teens will relate to, describing Buddha as a young rebel not satisfied with the answers of his elders. It then introduces Buddha’s core teachings with chapters like “All About Me” and “Been There, Why’d I Do That?” The author presents thoughtful and spiritual insights on school, dating, hanging out, jobs, and other issues of special interest to teens — inviting readers to look inside themselves for answers.
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I Wish I Had Had This Book as a Teen.......2007-09-29
This lovely little book offers all kinds of sound advice to teens in their everyday struggles using Buddhist ethics and principles without being preachy or dogmatic. What teen out there doesn't need to hear that they should accept themselves inspite of what the popular crowd thinks of them or if they're thin or athletic enough and so on? This is more of a self acceptance and self esteem buiding book for teens rather than one that guides them into a geniune Buddhist practice (for that, I would recommend the wonderful "Awakening the Buddha Within" by Lama Surya Das for beginning Buddhists and the simply curious of all ages), but one that even born again parents will feel comfortable giving to their child. A must for children entering into their Middle School to High School years.
Didn't like the advice on teen sex.......2007-02-10
The book contains a chapter with advice on teen sex that is written is such a way as to authorize it as okay. It doesn't encourage abstinence as a first choice. And it doesn't provide enough (or any) information on communicable disease. I decided it was not appropriate for my for my 15 year step-daughter as guidance during her first year in high school.
This book is really tight!!!.......2006-10-13
This book is cool in so many ways. Around the beginning of the book, it tells about the Buddha and what he had done. The whole beginning part is the history of the Buddha. Including how he became the Buddha and who he was before that time. Then the author, around the middle of the book, tells what the Buddha taught. Including forms of meditation. I found this book real helpful in my life. I'm not Buddhist, but after reading this book, every time I get stressed out, I do somewhat of a meditation to get calm again. So if you're into this type of stuff, read this book.
By: Jake
I can't recommend this enough........2006-09-02
Out of all the "self-help" or advice books I've purchased or been given over the years, Buddha in Your Backpack is the only one I've ever been able to read without cringing, and the first with advice I've tried to apply to my life. The author presents Buddhism not just as a religion but as a set of ideas of which anyone can take advantage.
I'm the sort of person who absolutely hates being preached to, whichever religion happens to be doing it, and I'm pleased to report that Buddha in Your Backpack does none of that. It doesn't need to - one great advantage of Buddhism is that many of its teachings are so practical that they don't need a justification like "do this or our God will smite you." In fact, there's no pressure in the book to treat Buddha as a god, and not every Buddhist does so.
Besides guidance towards the answers of many Big Questions, and advice for life that anyone can appreciate, there is also guidance on practices such as various forms of meditation. Whether or not this sort of thing appeals to you, there is plenty in the book that can positively influence your thinking and perhaps even provide a bit of hope for an otherwise bleak mind.
And the other strength of Buddha in Your Backpack? The tone is nearly flawless, something difficult to pull off for an adult author writing for teenagers. I didn't feel either talked down to or that the author was making too much of an effort to be appealing. He's very straightforward - funny, but blunt and sensible on sensitive issues. Again, he doesn't preach, he advises.
I'll admit that it's difficult to change one's lifestyle based on the advice of any book, but Buddha in Your Backpack is the best motivation I've come across. Whether you're interested in Buddhism as a religion or simply looking for a path in a muddled, confusing and generally difficult world, I can't recommend this book enough. It won't change your life, but it may well inspire you to do just that.
All that, by the way, came from the fingers of a total cynic, so you'd better believe it.
An Easy Read...Buddhism Plain and Simple.......2004-05-13
As a 40-something mother of 2 teenagers, I first picked up this book at the local library to pass time while my children researched school projects. As someone who has just spent the last 2 months with the works of Chogyam Trungpa, I was ready for a little "lite" spiritual reading. What I found was a book that, yes, was simplistic in word yet still provided ample room for contemplation. Buddha in Your Backpack may be geared towards teens, but the objects of consideration presented in this book can appeal to someone of any age who is beginning their search for insight on the Eight-Fold Path and the Four Noble Truths.
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Caillou goes on vacation with his family and enjoys his first-ever plane ride.
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Good Book But A Warning For Younger Travellers.......2004-08-10
We got this book because we travel frequently with our 2.5 year old and he loves to read stories about airplanes. He is also a big Caillou fan (although I think that Caillou can be pretty bratty and have tried to discourage it). Caillou is actually very well mannered in this book and I like it very much HOWEVER, for smaller travellers I have a couple of minor warnings... 1. He mentions his desire to be back on the ground: not a good thing to even bring up if your toddler is getting at all anxious, regardless of where the story leads. So I skip that line when we read it. 2. Caillou gets to visit the cockpit. An impossible scenario for our youngsters in the Post 9-11 World. My son did not understand why he can't go see the pilots in the cockpit too. We've gotten over it, but until you can explain that the cockpit is closed to your child, I would make sure s/he is strapped into their seat! (I really thought I was going to havea run-in with the Fire Marshalls on one flight! - maybe that's just my overly enthusiastic son!)
Exactly like the television show.......2004-05-13
If your child likes Caillou on TV, then he or she will love this book. It follows word for word an episode from the show. It's a great book for small children who have, or will be, traveling by plane. In some of the older Caillou books we had purchased, the characters were drawn differently than on the show. In this book, however, they are identical to the TV show characters and familiar to children.
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Needs Updating.......2005-08-23
This book gives a great overview of the hikes available in Ohio. However, I found this book to be very disappointing. The directions to the trailheads are often unclear and some of the features of the hikes have changed since the book was written (i.e. big trees have gone down). In addition, important information is lacking. For example, the fact that dogs are not allowed on many of the Ohio metro-park trails is not mentioned in the book. I think this book was probably excellent when first published, but times have changed and this book needs to be updated.
Confusing and Poorly Written.......2004-07-02
I give this hiking guide two stars because it has given me a lot of places to go hiking I would never have known about otherwise.
However, as far as actually using the guide to hike the trails, its virtually impossible. Ramey leaves out major forks and landmarks and does not tell you near enough about the trail's conditions or difficulty level. For example, today I tried to follow his route through the Glen Helen Nature Preserve. First, he tells you to start outside the museum at the stone terrace. There are two forks-one a major route down the stone steps that probably 99% of the park visitors take. The route he actually wants you to take is a small, side path that's almost overgrown and not as well maintained as the main trail. He never mentioned that it wasn't the main trail, so I went 1/2 a mile down that one before realizing I was wrong and had to climb the extremely steep stone steps all the way back up to the museum and ask for help. Then, this trail that he was talking about is pretty difficult and dangerous-portions go along a very narrow and rocky ridge where it would be easy to fall, and like I said before this is a rarely used trail. If you did run into trouble, it would probably be a long time before you were found. In my opinion, its not a trail that should be hiked alone even by an experienced woodsman, and Ramey never mentions these conditions at all. I also usually take my dog with me when I hike. Thankfully, I didn't on this occasion because the trail would be twice as dangerous with a pet to supervise, another thing Ramey neglected to mention.
In short, this book will give you ideas for good day trip hikes that you will enjoy, but do NOT rely on it for directions or safety. Research Ramey's route and get complete directions from park personnel before attempting any of these hikes.
Excellent Guide.......2003-05-04
Ramey knows all the obscure places to hike in Ohio and this book 's organization by region lets you see what is availible in your corner of Ohio. The milage is usefull, though the estimated hiking times are a little long in many cases. I may just walk too fast. I think this is book is essential to help find new places to hike, that would otherwise go unexplored.One problem that takes away a star is confusing directions to the trailhead and sometimes on the trail. I try to research places before I go so I have back up directions. However, I'm thrilled that he has written a second book with 50 more hikes.
Wonderful gift for the hikers in your families!.......2001-04-16
This book was a gift for my husband who is an avid hiker. Since our home is in Pennsylvania, he is very familiar with local forests, like Allegheny National Forest and Cook Forest. However, Ohio is less then a half hour away, and he needed more information about where to hike and where to take the Boy Scouts for both hikes and camping trips. We never realized Ohio had such wonderful and great sites until we saw this book. The maps and descriptions and information about difficulty of hiking for the various trails are great (except at least one map we used need updating for changes in the path). What is really enjoyed is the historical information given. Sometimes the Scouts need to be given some historical information to make the hiking more interesting, and history always aids in making memories. For an example in the section on Beaver Creek State Park there are a bunch of old locks and damns. One of the locks on the canal was named after the daughter of a worker on the canal who died. Her casket was buried in the lock, and when the worker was finished in Ohio he dug up the casket to take it back to his country. The ship sunk on the ocean and both the worker and the casket were never retrieved. This type of story makes the history of the time period more accessible to both the Scouts and to anyone who is hiking in the area. It certainly is a good reminder of how easy our lives are compared to the 1800's... Great reference book. Karen Sadler University of Pittsburgh
The best hiking in the Buckeye State.......1999-02-09
This book features some of the best hiking Ohio has to offer. The hikes range in distance from 1.6 miles to over 20 miles, thus accomodating hikers of every ability. Each hike contains a detailed description of the trail, a trail map, usually taken for the USGS maps, and directions to the trailhead. Ramey has a very warm, friendly writing style. In addition, his considerable experience in hiking and wildlife management makes Ramey the perfect guide for the trail. This book is an essential part of the library of any Ohio hiker.
Book Description
This classic guide to hiking in the Adirondacks has been extensively revised and updated and now includes 5 new hikes.
Barbara McMartin has been hiking in the Adirondacks for decades; her family, for generations. She has distilled her vast experience into the 50 hikes offered here, representing a cross-section of the wilderness and wild forest: rugged peak climbs, gentle trips to distant waterfalls, bushwhacks to wild rivers. In all she describes 360 miles of trails to caves, uninhabited lakes, wetlands, cliffs, and fire towers across the Park's 6 million acres.
The hikes range in length from 1.5 to 13.5 miles. Each hike description includes a topographic map, mile-by-mile directions, and information on distance, difficulty, terrain, and hiking time. An overview chart makes it easy to pick a hike for every ability. Throughout, McMartin provides commentary on the natural history of the region, along with colorful incidents from Adirondack history. 50 black and white photographs, 51 maps, index.
Customer Reviews:
great book.......2007-09-06
we only had 3 days to hike and we did 4 of the hike from this book - great choices, very clear and exact details. A MUST
good guide.......2003-06-27
This guide has easy trails and hard trails all in one for a pretty low price
One Of The Experts On Lesser Known Gems!.......2002-08-10
Barbara McMartin is one of those few resident Adirondackers that has supplied the world with great information, anecdotes and history about lesser known trails in the Adirondacks. Keeping to the less over-run trails, the reader is treated to beautiful trails to remote mountaintops, caves, fire-towers, unique wetlands and historic sites.
This newer edition is only slightly different (three more hikes), but it includes great topo maps, directions, trail and destination descriptions and just a ton of interesting local folklore to keep you going. A great find.
Disappointed!.......2002-07-29
My boyfriend and I just returned from a day hike in the Adirondacks yesterday and we were so disappointed with this book for numerous reasons. First, the directions given to the actual hike were very vague and I had to spend almost two hours on the internet beforehand trying to get specific directions to the trail. Basically, what should have been a one hour drive ended up being two. Second, once we were on the hike we found this book hard to follow and distances were off. Trails that the book claimed were present were not and specifics of landmarks, bridges, streams, etc. were also absent, leaving my boyfriend and I to "guesstimate" what location the author was actually referring to. About 4 miles into the hike, we put the book in our backpack and there it stayed. Despite this we still had an enjoyable hike, however, if you are thinking of purchasing this book...take the author's advice and BRING A COMPASS since a lot of the trail directions in the book rely on N, S, E, and W. Also, be prepared to spend some time hunting for specific directions and try to hook up with someone who knows the trails since we missed the "climax" of the hike due to the book's poor directions and out of date landmarks. An updated edition of this book should be published.
You can practically feel the Adirondacks..........2000-04-29
Just browsing through the book and reading about the hikes took me right there. The details of the hikes are just amazing and although I haven't been there yet, my husband and I have dog-eared several pages of "must-hikes". Our 2 day trip to the Adirondacks has just turned into a week and a half long trip!
Book Description
“Features an interesting mix of designs for purses, totes, and backpacks, including a child’s backpack in the shape of a lamb. A good, easy-on-the-budget choice.”—Library Journal. “Contains 20 different styles of purses, bags and totes: something for any occasion—even a sheep backpack! Everything from basic and simple stocking stitch using huge yarn, to colour work of various types, to aran and stitch patterns...all preferences and skill levels are covered.”—Knitters’ Forum.
Customer Reviews:
Vogue Knitting on the Go:Bags and Backpacks.......2007-08-10
This book has a lot of great patterns and will be a great addition to my library of craft books. It has good pictures of the finished project. I really like the Vogue Knitting books.
Some criticisms unfounded.......2004-04-30
The pattern for the chunky tote is correct. It's a little confusing upon first read, but it does work. You cast on 36 stitches. After awhile, you bind off 11 and then knit 14 more. Then you knit some more length, leaving 11 stitches alone on the other side, which means you do end up with a T shape as the diagram shows, which folds up into the squarish tote.
My complaint with the book is that there are not enough basic patterns using yarn you don't have to mortgage your house for, but that's true with almost all Vogue publications!
from beginner to experienced.......2002-10-25
This small book has projects for all tastes. 27 bags and backpacks to knit and have fun. Has a picture for every item.
I know it can be difficult to get the right yarns and accesories if you live abroad or if you don't want to spend lots of money, but with little imagination, you can adjust this ideas and use other yarn and another kind of handles for a bag. Just check gauge and you're done!! great buy for teens or young adults who want to start knitting their own bags or for a mother or grandma who wants to spoil her children
Looks can be deceiving.......2002-03-12
I love handbags and I love to knit. To me, this book looked like the perfect combination of both. Then, I started kitting the chunky tote on page 29. A half-dozen (wasted) hours later, I realized that there was no way, geometrically, that the bag shown in the photograph could be created by following the pattern.
In addition, the resources list at the back of the book is all but useless. It contains merely a list of suppliers by name, but it does not categorize them as to what they supply, nor does it provide email or website information. The resource listings contain only postal addresses. In rare cases phone numbers are provided, if only for suppliers based in the UK. It's the 21st Century, for pete's sake! Who has time to send a letter through the mail to Judi & Co. in NY, requesting a catalog from which to order the black handles required for the chunky tote on pg. 29? Very few would bother, I'm afraid. And who could blame them?
As a new knitter, I rely heavily on patterns in books and, perhaps naively, take for granted that they are correct. I realize that mistakes happen and that errors in proofing can occur. However, putting a good, usable book together involves more than selecting a great binding or including flashy photos on a glossy stock. It's helpful if someone actually TESTS the instructions AFTER they are written. It's called usability testing. It happens in software, why not knitwear?
Vogue on the go bags.......2001-09-11
Since I am a purse nut, I love this book. Normally I do not knit but because of the beautiful patterns I am learning so that I can make some of the bags. I look forward to more patterns from Vogue.
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