Some people just shouldn't be managers. They somehow got promoted to management positions, but know nothing about the science of managing, and have no desire to learn.

America's fast food culture reflects not only "what "we eat--foods that are processed and packaged for convenience--but also "how "we eat--munching as we multitask and not really tasting the super-sized meals we ingest. But in recent years, a more thoughtful philosophy about food has emerged. Developed in Italy, where fresh ingredients and artisanal techniques are prized, the Slow Food movement has rapidly gained a following in North America. The skeptics among us might wonder if it is possible truly to enjoy a Slow Food lifestyle--one based around local, seasonal ingredients--in our fast-paced world.

In "Locavore Adventure"s, acclaimed New Jersey chef and restaurateur Jim Weaver shares his personal story of how he came to solve this problem--building a local slow food culture that is ecologically responsible and also yields delicious results. Weaver tells of his odyssey founding the Central New Jersey chapter of Slow Food, connecting local farmers, food producers, and chefs with the public to forge communities that value the region's unique bounty. More than forty recipes throughout the book, from Hot Smoked Brook Trout with Asparagus Puree and Pickled Cippollini Onions to Zuppa di Mozzarella, will inspire readers to be creative in their own kitchens. "Locavore Adventures" is a thoughtful memoir about growing a sustainable food culture and a guide to slowing down, savoring locally grown food, and celebrating life.

Oh no! Not another book on Leadership. Even Jim Weaver admits that leadership books abound. Each employs it own unique approach to introduce, explain, and evaluate the techniques of leadership, and to suggest strategies which will work, and to "pooh-pooh" those that won"t. In some respects "Follow What Leader?" may be no different than the others. But Jim Weaver's writing style makes this book entertaining, easy-to-read, and valuable to any manager who is eager to apply some logical common sense methods to leading an organization. Filled with interesting stories and examples, this primer will prove to be an excellent source of "hip-pocket" assistance for the manager who leads others, and seeks to be better than the average bear at what they do.

Some people just shouldn't be managers. They somehow got promoted to management positions, but know nothing about the science of managing, and have no desire to learn.