This is a great book for any vegetable gardeners who want to expand their horizons into more global options. It's full of beautiful (and mouthwatering) photos. Niki organizes it in a "like that? Try this!" format, and it's well worth even reading sections where you might not actually "like that", because some of the "try this" options sound amazing. There are instructions for growing, suggestions for eating (who knew you could pop amaranth seed like popcorn?), and specific variety recommendations. She tells you what works well in pots, shade, and other tricky conditions. There's no bad advice here. Both beginner and experienced gardeners will find it helpful. I've been gardening a long time and have even tried quite a few of the varieties she recommends, but now my list of things to try is so much longer! ( )