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Essential Books These 5 items are available for $78, including
U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXUSW205)		  
Desert Solitaire  •  Edward Abbey
NATURAL HISTORY •  1990 •  PAPER  • 303 PAGES • FAVORITE
A beloved classic, read aloud at campfires throughout the Southwest. It's one of the great works on the value of the desert, eloquent and laugh-out-loud funny. Although Abbey writes specifically about the Colorado Plateau and his experiences as a ranger at Arches National Park outside Moab Utah, his message is universal. Originally published in 1990. (DES02, $14.95)		   Desert Solitaire
In Search of the Old Ones, Exploring the Anasazi World of the Southwest  •  David D. Roberts
ARCHAEOLOGY •  1997 •  PAPER  • 271 PAGES
An exuberant, engaging account of archaeological adventures in the desert Southwest. Roberts, a contributing editor at Men's Journal with a fondness for the outdoors, travels throughout the four corners region, talking with the locals and visiting ancient sites. He investigates the factors that may have led to the demise of the Anasazi civilization -- and looks into longstanding controversies such as the reputation of Richard Wetherill, and whether the Anasazi committed acts of cannibalism in warfare. (USW157, $15.00)		   In Search of the Old Ones, Exploring the Anasazi World of the Southwest
Canyon Wilderness of the Southwest  •  Jon Ortner
NATURAL HISTORY •  2010 •  HARD COVER  • 240 PAGES
Bryce, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands and Grand Canyon are all featured in this stunning miniature photographic tribute (7 x 5 1/4 inches) of Ortner's oversized original, covering 50 locations across the southwest and including 75 panoramic portraits. (USW632, $18.95)		   Canyon Wilderness of the Southwest
The Southwest Inside Out, An Illustrated Guide to the Land and its History  •  Thomas Wiewandt  •  Maureen Wilks
GUIDEBOOK •  2010 •  FLEXI-BOUND  • 208 PAGES
An excellent oversize, illustrated guide to the Southwest for anyone with an interest in the geology, minerals, landforms and geography of the region. The book features a handsome selection of color photographs by the author. Rather than focus on specific locales, it gives illustrative examples of landscapes modified by volcanism, wind and water. With a pull-out full color map of the region, photographic tips, and annotated list of parks. (USW345, $24.95)		   The Southwest Inside Out, An Illustrated Guide to the Land and its History
USA Southwest, Southern Rockies Map  •  Borch Maps
2007 •  MAP
A map of the American Southwest at a scale of 1:3,000,000 with roads, parks and topography. One Side. 39x55 inches. (SWU21, $9.95)		   USA Southwest, Southern Rockies Map



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Moab Map Pack  •  Trails Illustrated    •  A set of detailed topographic Moab South and North maps at 1:70,000 & 1:35,000. GPS compatible and printed on waterproof and tear resistant paper. (USW701, $19.95)
 		  
Eyewitness Guide Southwest and Las Vegas  •  Eyewitness Guides   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This thorough, gorgeously illustrated guidebook provides an excellent overview of the Southwest, its history, traditions, cultures and sights. With color photography, dozens of local maps and a synopsis of the region's attractions. (SWU147, $23.00)
 		  
Lonely Planet Southwest USA  •  Lonely Planet   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A comprehensive, detailed practical guide to traveling in the American Southwest. (SWU99, $24.99)
 		  
Made in the Southwest: A Shopper's Guide to the Region's Best Native American, Hispanic and Western Craft Traditions  •  Laura Morelli   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A shopper's guide by writer and art historian Laura Morelli to all that is handmade and beautiful in the Southwest's Hispanic, Native American and Western traditions. With a state-by-state guide to artisans and stores and 80 color illustrations. (SWU209, $24.95)
 		  
The Southwest Table, Traditional Cuisine from Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona  •  Dave DeWitt   • FOOD  •  Expert on chile peppers and spicy foods, Dave DeWitt (aka "the Pope of Peppers") blends Southwestern culinary history with 130 authentic recipes and cooking techniques in this tantalizing collection of fiery, flavorful dishes from Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. (SWU489, $29.95)
 		  
Ancient Peoples of the American Southwest  •  Stephen Plog  •  Amy Elizabeth Grey   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  This illustrated introduction provides an in-depth look at the ancient cultures that first inhabited the pueblos and cliff dwellings of the American Southwest. Organized chronologically, it features hundreds of maps, mostly black-and-white photographs and site diagrams. (USW131, $26.95)
 		  
The People, Indians of the American Southwest  •  Stephen Trimble   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  An excellent portrait of the peoples of the American southwest based on interviews. (USW236, $34.95)
 		  
Ancient Ruins of the Southwest, An Archaeological Guide  •  David Grant Noble   • ARCHAEOLOGY  •  The third edition of Noble's indispensable guide to the archaeology of the American Southwest. (USW217, $15.95)
 		  
Indian Arts of the Southwest  •  Susanne Page   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  Featuring color photographs of the basketry, pottery, weaving, jewelry, and carvings of 200 noted artists, this book is both a collector's guide and cultural history of the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, Pueblo peoples and other native peoples. (SWU485, $19.95)
 		  
The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Southwest  •  Nik Wheeler  •  Joan Tapper   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  With hundreds of photographs, essays and travel information on 30 historic towns and distinctive communities throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada Utah and western Colorado, both well-known and remote, including Bisbee, Ouray, Moab and Sedona. (SWU291, $40.00)
 		  
Revenge of the Saguaro, Offbeat Travels Through America's Southwest  •  Tom Miller   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  It's back! Tom Miller's digressive, witty and willfully eccentric account of travel and obsession in the American Southwest (originally published as Jack Ruby's Kitchen Sink) captures the spirit of his beloved homeland. (USW327, $14.95)
 		  
Gathering the Desert  •  Gary Paul Nabhan   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  An ecologist with a particular interest in the origins of foodstuffs, Nabhan interweaves ethnography, biochemistry, natural history and journalism in this well-written account of desert cultures and botany in the American Southwest. (USW120, $22.95)
 		  
Red: Passion and Patience in the Desert  •  Terry Tempest Williams   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A series of lyrical, thoughtful essays on the power and beauty of the Red Rock Wilderness of southern Utah, including Grand Staircase, Canyonlands, Glen Canyon, Moab and the Great Basin. (USW398, $15.00)
 		  
Travelers Guide to the Geology of the Colorado Plateau  •  Donald L. Baars   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A clearly written survey of the geology of the Four Corners region. (SWU32, $25.00)
 		  
A Naturalist's Guide to Canyon Country  •  David Williams  •  Gloria Brown   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A compact field guide to the wildlife of the high desert of the Colorado Plateau and the nine national parks of the region. Williams includes an overview of the history, geology and ecology of the high desert along with basic information on identifying common plants and animals. (USW289, $22.95)
 		  
National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southwestern States: Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah  •  Peter Alden   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A compact photographic guide to the wildflowers, trees, mosses, butterflies, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals of the American Southwest. (SWU14, $19.95)
 		  
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America  •  Jon Dunn   • FIELD GUIDE  •  From Alaska to Baja California, Nova Scotia and Florida, this guide is the veteran's choice for birding anywhere in the United States. Tabbed for easy access, the color range maps in this sixth edition are outstanding. (FG09, $27.95)
 		  
Scats and Tracks of the Desert Southwest  •  James Halfpenny  •  Todd Telander   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A pocket guide to tracks, scats and signs of the animals of the region. (SWU61, $9.95)
 		  
Southwestern Desert Birds  •  Raymond Leung  •  James Kavanaugh   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A fold-out, laminated guide to the birds of the desert Southwest, with illustrations of almost 150 species. Kids will enjoy this identification guide, too. (SWU42, $5.95)
 		  
Southwestern Desert Life  •  Raymond Leung  •  James Kavanaugh   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A pocket-size, fold-out guide to the life of the desert southwest. (SWU43, $5.95)
 		  
The Deserts of the Southwest, A Sierra Club Naturalist's Guide  •  Peggy Larson   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A favorite back in a new edition, Peggy Larson's indispensable guide to the ecology of the desert Southwest (Mojave, Chihuahua, Great Basin and Sonora) is also an excellent reference for travelers to Baja. Small enough to take along and with line drawings throughout. (DES01, $18.95)
 		  
 
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