The world-famous Chile Pepper Institute is the only organization devoted to the study, cultivation, and enjoyment of the world's favorite fiery fruit, and The Official Cookbook of the Chile Pepper Institute is your guide to cooking with and enjoying chile peppers in all their magnificent, flavorful varieties. With over eighty recipes celebrating the world's diversity of chile peppers and more than a hundred photos of chile peppers in the field, at the market, and on your plate, The Official Cookbook is like a tour through the Institute's famous Teaching Garden. The Official Cookbook is the only book organized to include almost every chile pepper variety worldwide. Each chile includes a description of its history, where it originated and where it is grown now, and its flavor profile, heat index, and common uses. And, of course, recipes!

Clothing for every possible weather event-- check. Personal necessities-- check. Wide assortment of microphones-- check. Stereo recorder for spooky midnight podcasting-- check. Inaccurate maps of 'The Kanc'-- check. Formalwear-- check. If you have all of the above items packed, you are ready to accompany Senator and Wendy V on another book's worth of adventures. Enjoy the drives, the hikes, and the rides. You can even hang your head and hands outside the car.

Have you ever taken your grandma to see a surrealist hologram of a rock star? Ever wondered what to do if your fort is being attacked by natives? Ever experienced the magic of Fort Wayne? Ever been part of a 360 improvisational music event involving garbanzo beans? If you answered "no" to any of these questions, you are long overdue for a dose of the Travels of Senator and Wendy V. Better pick up How to Eat a Pizza From a Can right away. Own the next conversation piece in the ultimate small talk mosaic.

The adventure and fun never ends when a music loving blue crawfish named "Beaux" escapes to the city he loves Beaux the Blue Crawfish is a tale about a lovable, colorful example of acceptance and how it is ok to look and to be different in any number of ways - all while exploring some of the fun things for a child to do in the magical city of New Orleans.

Just when you thought the country was safe, here comes the third volume of the travels of Senator and Wendy V. How to Start a Fire Under the Sea follows them during another two years, including excursions north, east, south, and west of home. Given their track record, you should probably read about these places now-- while they still exist

If you combined the wit of Oscar Wilde, the narrative presence of Charles Dickens, the social commentary of Mark Twain, and the literary mastery of Vladimir Nabokov, you would have one heck of a book. If, however, you are willing to settle for a second helping of the humorous and honest tales of a girl, a boy, and their toothbrushes, invest in How to Change a Flat on a Unicycle. Volume I will be lonely on your shelf without it.

If you want to experience the splendors of Europe, the magic of the Far East, and the mystique of Africa, from the comfort of your armchair, watch the Travel Channel. If, however, you want to read the honest, humorous, and occasionally pensive account of two overgrown kids tromping around the country on a mission, ingest this book. You will likely emerge older, wiser, and a few dollars poorer than when you began.