"A thorough, intelligently presented, well-illustrated guide, it will probably give you the basics of what you need more
"A winning formula of in-depth reporting and breathtaking photography.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution"High production quality
detailed information
can be read as much for pleasure as practicality." Library Journal
"Succinctly written text and marvelous photography." Chicago Tribune
"Rich with photography, maps, and historical context." Los Angeles Times
"Sure to push some competing titles off book counters." The Oregonian
"A thorough, intelligently presented, well-illustrated guide, it will probably give you the basics of what you need more clearly and compactly than any other book." The Independent (London)