A Note From Rocky's About Holiday Shopping/Shipping

The leftovers are packed away, taking up way too much space in your fridge...at least they are in mine (sadly, the entire US military did not show up as anticipated). The Thanksgiving glow is already fading into the frenzied Christmas* shopping mode (*insert appropriate holiday). This is a good time to mention a few things about ordering and shipping from Rocky's Mountain Books to facilitate timely delivery of your gift books.

Rocky's has been passing along ideas for gift books on this blog, and providing links to our product pages for easier ordering. If you spot something you like and proceed to the ordering part of the process with Amazon, don't be deterred by the long shipping lead times! Amazon has a tendency to over-inflate shipping times, especially for book resellers like Rocky's.

Fear not, and don't freak out when you see a lead time of 7-14 days! Firstly, the Evergreen P.O. is magical. I don't know how they do it, but I've sent books to Australia that were received in five business days. Secondly, if you ARE concerned and don't want to stress out about getting your package on time, CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY VIA EMAIL! Rocky's Mountain Books Email
 
I like my relationship with amazon so won't go into detail, but there are ways around this problem so you need to contact me DIRECTLY if you see a book in Rocky's inventory that you absolutely positively have to have ASAP. Simple as that. Now relax, sit back, and order up some holiday book lovin' from your favorite online seller, Rocky's Mountain Books!

Got Dogs? More Holiday Inspirations for Dog Lovers!

If you've followed Rocky's blog for any amount of time, you've probably figured out that I'm a dog lover of the first order. So it should come as no surprise that I'm drawn to books about dogs. For the fun of it, I just checked, and Rocky's has at least 10 in inventory right now. I know your time is valuable so I'm just going to list them with a brief condition description and a link to the specific product page. If you have questions about a specific book, please do not hesitate to ask! 

(To purchase from Rocky's, click title link below, then click on 'Add to Cart' button on right side of product page)

Dog Joy: The Happiest Dogs in the Universe       SOLD OUT

 by the Editors of Bark

Do you love happy dogs? Do pictures of cute, happy, cuddly dogs make you smile and feel good. This book does all of that. Excellent condition with only minor surface scuffing on dust cover.

Dogwise, The Natural Way to Train Your Dog
by John Fisher

Binding is uncreased and pages are tight and clean. Very clean overall, minor scuffing on cover.

Anti-Aging for Dogs: A Longevity Program for Man's Best Friend
by John M. Simon, D.V.M.

Light shelf wear on hard cover. Very tiny dent on bottom of binding edge; binding is uncreased. Pages tight and clean.

Caninestein: Unleashing the Genius in Your Dog 
by Betty Fisher and Suzanne Delzio
Subtitle: 100 Activities to Measure and Enhance Your Dog's Intelligence
Very clean. Normal, light shelf wear on cover with clean tight pages and binding.



Cesar's Way, by Cesar Millan
Subtitle: The Natural Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
Slight bend to front cover at top corner. One page creased on top corner. Clean and tight.

Bone Appetit, by Suzan Anson
Subtitle: Gourmet Cooking For Your Dog
Moderate scuffing on cover. Slight bend at bottom edge. Pages clean.

How to Raise a Jewish Dog
by Boca Raton Theological Seminary told to Ellis Weiner & Barbara Davilman
Absolutely hilarious. If you have a dog you will love it, Jewish or not.
Slightly worn on cover edges. Turned edge on bottom cover corner. Clean pages and binding.

 

Walkin' the Dog: Denver

Pocket-sized guide, featuring 43 of the best dog walks in and around the city

Excellent condition, Like New

Natural Dog Care, by Celeste Yarnall, Ph.D.
A Complete Guide to Holistic Health Care for Dogs explores every
aspect of holistic care for our canine companions.
Very good, clean copy in like-new condition.

Got Cooks? Holiday Inspirations...

If you like to eat well and are fortunate enough to love (or even really like) someone who loves cooking, Rocky's has a great gift idea for you!

In the culinary arena, there's one publication that stands out above the rest. Cook's Illustrated is the crown jewel in the necklace of culinary publications. If you don't know WHY, check out their own description at Cook's Illustrated. Every recipe is put through its paces by their chefs and tasters. Cook's is 100% ad free with artful illustrations, equipment reviews and how-to articles.
 
When I came across these Cook's Illustrated Annuals, hard bound in green cloth with gold lettering, filled with lush images of steamy plates of goodness, I had a dilemma on my hands. The books beckoned, "Keep Me, Read Me, Love Me". But, with a tinge of regret I decided to send them out into the world to be read and loved by another. 


Cook's Illustrated Annual, 1999 - SOLD!
Cook's Illustrated Annual, 1997
Cook's Illustrated, 1996
Cook's Illustrated, 1994

 
Each one of these delicious volumes contains a year's worth of Cook's Illustrated magazine. The chefs at CI test every recipe repeatedly until they are confident of providing you with foolproof results. Success with recipes like "Rustic Free-Form Apple Tartlets" and "Dried Cherry and Stout Sauce" is within every cook's grasp.

Just like the little basic black dress, the individual issues are a classic, and neither the information nor the instructions will get stale as the years pass.Reasonably-priced and in excellent condition, one or all of these will be a treat to give and receive!


(To view detailed  product information and/or purchase, please click on title of the book)

My "Perfect" Lemony World

"In a perfect world..." is an intriguing phrase. Collectively and individually, we are imperfect. To a degree, that's a good thing. Because (A) it gives us something for which to strive and (B) wouldn't this be a boring place if there were no greater level to achieve and no higher calling to beckon us?

Thankfully, there's much to aspire to and many opportunities for change and growth all along the rocky path of life. You may be wondering why Rocky is waxing so philosophical today; in a blog captioned, "It's All About the Books" one could reasonably conclude that there would be some bookish connection here. Not exactly.

Rocky's Mountain Books is still working hard, gathering new inventory and,selling books like mad. But I am  going through some difficult personal times. Usually, I write when I'm motivated to do so, and at this moment (and no doubt in future ramblings) the emotions and feelings exposed in the personal areas of my life are bound to bleed through.

But there are also wonderful things happening and much joy yet to be squeezed, squoze or squizzin out of my momentarily lemony life. I'm a bookseller. I love that part of my life and hope I can do it for a long time. But meanwhile, I'll be over here making lemonade...