I enjoyed Hey Ranger 2: More True Tales of Humor & Misadventure from the Great Outdoors, by Jim Burnett just as much as I did the first. Campers (and this is being polite) get lost, pitch tents below the high tide mark, ignore warning signs, head off on hikes in shorts, tees and flip flops ... fortunately, there are Rangers around to help. And of course there are always those duties that fall under 'other duties as assigned' such as answering tax questions or rounding up a fleeing ostrich. The author has an engaging style of writing and this is an easy book to read. And keep reading. :-)

Here's a book that will make those of you who know me chuckle: Clueless in the Kitchen: Cooking for Beginners, by Evelyn Raab. It features easy recipes, all made from real ingredients, no box cake mixes, etc. There are hints about shopping, too, and storing various foods. I like that it explains something in very simple terms, says to follow the recipe exactly as written ... the first time ... then suggests you try any and all sorts of variations. There are some nice touches of humor, too. I've not tried any thing in the book as yet, but several look like even I can't mess them up. :-)

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