Wow! I got a fantastic book "On Food and Cooking" that goes into a bunch of the science and chemistry behind cooking and various foods. Completely fascinating and combines two of my biggest interests: cooking and science. I also got a box of a bunch of "stocking-stuffers" type of gifts which included a second book, "The Physics of Superheros", Think Geek Stickers, a Zippo Handwarmer (sounds fun useful and dangerous though I haven't) got fuel to try it yet, and a bunch of food treats including spices, chili mix, sausages, cheese, and of course candy like pop-rocks and a blow pop. What else can I say except Thank You ohdaesu1, and hope that your gifter did as well as for you as you did for me!