Serious Barbecue
Whether you're just now venturing into the world of backdoor barbecuing, or you've been cooking meat over fire for years, Serious Barbecue ($28) will tell you everything you could ever need to know. It starts at the beginning, with detailed advice on working with charcoal and wood, as well as picking out the best grill to suit your purpose. From there you'll learn the secret to working with your butcher to find the best cuts of meat for grilling. Finally, it covers a range of recipes for cooking nearly every type of meat you can think of: from beef and veal to pork and lamb, and everything in between.