Pennsylvania-based Jenkins is a slate roofing contractor, consultant, and author with 35-plus years of experience working on slate roofs. He provides a completely revised, expanded, and updated account of the history and lore of slate roofing, along with step-by-step instructions, trade secrets, and advice for those who design, install, repair, own, or simply enjoy the look of slate roofs. Illustrated throughout with b&w and color photographs, charts, and diagrams. Precise changes from the first to second edition are not specified. Distributed by Chelsea Green. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)