Threading the Currents; a paddlers passion for water 

Alan S Kesselheim. Island Press, Shearwater Books, ISBN 1-55963-562-2 

An anthology of 25 years of paddling, with highlights from his favourite trips with family and friends. Chronological stories of progression and a passion for wilderness, culminating in family trips with his wife and three children. I would love to know how they manage to get 2 adults, three children and gear for a two week trip in a Dagger Venture! 

Trail Food: Drying and cooking for backpackers and paddlers 

Alan S Kesselheim Ragged Mountain Press, ISBN 0-07-034436-1 

This book is the best one I have found about dehydrating, it manages to take you through the process step by step. It starts with why dehydrate, what to dehydrate and then how to. It includes trip recipe planning and a one week menu, although there are a few uniquely American ingredients, but not many. There are also 2 sets of plans to make a dehydrator, although the Solar Dryer may not be too effective over here, the other one is quite good if you are that way inclined.