books we love

Cowgirls Cook for the Great Outdoors is a wonderfully crafted slice of American culture. The pictures and stories between recipes weave the scent of something fantastic cooking. Readers will want to follow that scent to the more than ninety recipes included in the colorful book.  There are easy-to-follow recipes for every meal of the day. Start the morning...

Author Steven Kraus, the head of farrier services at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and instructor at the Cornell Farrier School, doesn’t horse around when it comes to hoof care.  Shoeing the Modern Horse: The Horse Owner’s Guide to Farriery and Hoof Care provides an unparalleled look at advances in shoeing and general...

Born out of a passion for flowers, author and entrepreneur Alyson Brown’s book introduces readers to sixty flora cocktails that will take your new year’s toasts to the next level. Flower bouquets look tasty, but usually aren’t thought relative to a beverage.  There are, however, several types of edible flowers that work well in a...

Author Carol Lipscomb’s biography about the tenacious businesswoman, Enid Justin, who founded the Nocona Boot Company, is a well-researched, inspirational read. Enid was no stranger to the boot making industry. Her father, Herman Joseph Justin, founded H. J. Justin and Sons in 1879, selling his sturdy, handcrafted boots to cowhands traveling along the Chisholm Trail....