Across the Wide Missouri  •  Bernard DeVoto HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 450 PAGES A volume in Devoto's monumental history of the West, this engrossing book brings to life the era of fur traders and mountain men for the general reader. (PNW37, $17.95)
Along the Trail with Lewis and Clark  •  Barbara Fifer  •  Vicky Soderberg  •  Joseph Musselman GUIDEBOOK •  2002 •  PAPER  • 216 PAGES A popular guidebook to the Lewis & Clark trail with very nice, colorful maps by Joseph Musselman. (PNW181, $19.95)
Angle of Repose  •  Wallace Stegner LITERATURE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 592 PAGES A Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a retired historian who plans to write the story of his grandparents and their life in the American West. With a deep knowledge of the region's history and lore, this novel is also the story of a man coming to terms with his family and himself. Much of the narrative takes place in California, Colorado and Idaho. (USW301, $16.00)
An Architectural Guidebook to Portland  •  Bart King GUIDEBOOK •  2003 •  PAPER  • 310 PAGES A guide to the architecture of Portland, with extensive information on the style and history of prominent buildings. (PNW163, $21.95)
Art of the Northwest Coast Indians  •  Robert Inverarity ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1972 •  PAPER This superb book, with drawings and explanatory text by the American artist and anthropologist, presents the culture and symbolism associated with the native arts of the Pacific Northwest. Inverarity spent 20 years collecting art and tales in the region. (PNW173, $22.95)
Asimov's Guide to Shakespeare, A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying the Works of Shakespeare  •  Isaac Asimov LITERATURE •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 1536 PAGES A useful companion to the Bard's plays. Asimov provides synopses and commentary for 38 works, paying particular attention to the mythological and historical background of the plays. Originally published in 1970 as two volumes. (GBR434, $24.99)
Atomic Spaces, Living on the Manhattan Project  •  Peter Bacon Hales HISTORY •  1999 •  PAPER  • 456 PAGES A detailed study of how American culture grew out of the tensions between ideals of obedience and freedom, efficiency and democracy, brought to light by the dawn of the atomic age. Rather than focusing only on the major events and players in the development of the atomic bomb, Hales describes the everyday workers and small worlds impacted by this work. He concentrates on the three key sites of the Manhattan Project: Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Hanford, Washington; and Los Alamos, New Mexico. Hales draws his information from thousands of never-before-studied documents. Nicely presented with 60 photographs. (USW425, $29.00)
Bachelor Brothers' Bed and Breakfast  •  Bill Richardson LITERATURE •  1997 •  PAPER  • 152 PAGES Lake Woebegone goes British Columbian in this humorous slip of a novel, which features twin bookworm brothers, a talking parrot and a motley crew of hotel guests. With little plot and lots of atmosphere, it's an escapist, laugh-out-loud bedtime book, ideal reading for vacationers on Vancouver Island. (CND133, $13.95)
Best Places Seattle  •  Shannon O'Leary GUIDEBOOK •  2004 •  PAPER  • 432 PAGES A practical guidebook to the city, featuring recommendations for dining, lodging, shopping and sightseeing using a rating system inspired by Michelin. (PNW138, $18.95)
Best Places Seattle Cookbook, Recipes from the City's Outstanding Restaurants and Bars  •  Cynthia C. Nims  •  Kathy Casey FOOD •  2001 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES Seattle's star chefs serve up their favorite recipes in this all-star collection, the companion book to Best Places Seattle. (PNW145, $19.95)
The Big Year, A Tale Of Man, Nature, And Fowl Obsession  •  Mark Obmascik NATURAL HISTORY •  2005 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES Obmascik, himself an over-the-edge birder, recounts with glee and page-turning detail the race to see the most birds in North America in a year, a quest that has his three competitors on the road at a moments notice, heading out in the middle of the night, and combing the beaches. As he so winningly demonstrates, these people are driven. (BRD29, $14.00)
The Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife  •  Christopher W. Leahy  •  Gordon Morrison NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 1072 PAGES A handsome, fully illustrated survey of the birds of North America, organized A to Z, covering birds, bird biology, conservation and birdwatching. Published in cooperation with the American Birding Association. (NAM21, $19.95)
Burrard Inlet, A History  •  Doreen Armitage HISTORY •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 240 PAGES A short history of Burrard Inlet, the port surrounding Vancouver. One of the largest ports in North America, the Inlet's story is one of Native Americans, developers, businessmen, environmentalists and other influential figures in the rise of the Greater Vancouver area. (CND121, $32.95)
Butterflies through Binoculars, The West  •  Jeffrey Glassberg FIELD GUIDE •  2001 •  PAPER  • 374 PAGES A photographic identification guide to butterflies found throughout the western United States, from the Mississippi to the Pacific. Range maps and 625 color photos are included, along with short descriptions, information on biology and conservation, and other facts helpful to spotting and identifying butterflies. (BUG11, $24.95)
Chasing Monarchs, A Migration with the Butterflies of Passage  •  Robert Michael Pyle NATURAL HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 307 PAGES A memoir of Lepidoptery, combing the entomologist-author's considerable knowledge of butterflies and their biology with a rambling road trip from British Columbia through the Southwest to Mexico. (MEX62, $14.00)
Chief Joseph & the Flight of the Nez Perce  •  Kent Nerburn HISTORY •  2005 •  HARD COVER  • 432 PAGES A sympathetic, popular history of the famous leader. Nerburn follows the fate of the Nez Perce from contact with Lewis & Clark through the aftermath of Chief Joseph's 1,800-mile retreat from Oregon and defeat in Idaho. It's a sad tale. (PNW192, $24.95)
Chief Joseph and the Nez Perces: A Photographic History  •  Jan and Bill Moeller HISTORY •  1995 •  PAPER  • 96 PAGES A husband and wife team track the trail of the Nez Perce Indians through Idaho, Montana and down to Oklahoma in this book of color photographs, showing the landscapes they encountered. (PNW93, $15.00)
Chief Joseph's Allies  •  Richard D. Scheuerman  •  Clifford E. Trafzer CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1994 •  PAPER  • 64 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) The story of Chief Joseph's alliance with a neighboring group of Palouse Indians on the Northwest plateau. (PNW43, $10.95)
Chihuly Baskets  •  Dale Chihuly  •  Linda Norden ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 148 PAGES Chihuly drew his inspiration for this collection from Northwest Indian baskets. In this illustrated survey, Chihuly's glasswork is show alongside the original woven baskets. Includes the authors' notes. (ART38, $50.00)
Chilhuly Projects  •  Barbara Rose  •  Dale M. Lanzone  •  Dale Chihuly ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 364 PAGES A tour of Seattle contemporary artist Dale Chihuly's glass creations, featuring 200 full-page, color photographs. Some of the works are shown in their early stages of completion. (PNW80, $75.00)
The Columbia River  •  Tom Lashnits HISTORY •  2004 •  HARD COVER • YOUNG ADULTS Flowing 1,250 miles from the mountains in British Columbia to its mouth at the Pacific Ocean, the Columbia River is an important passageway to the interior of North America from the Pacific. This book chronicles the importance of the Columbia River from a historical perspective, starting with early 19th century settlers. (USP31, $32.50)
The Columbia River, A Historical Travel Guide  •  Joann Roe CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1992 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES Roe schools us in geology, ecology and history of the Columbia River in this handy guide. With information on sightseeing, accommodations, and food. (PNW101, $17.95)
Coming to Stay, A Columbia River Journey  •  Mary Dodds Schlick BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2007 •  PAPER  • 208 PAGES A memoir of life on the Columbia River Plateau and the area's Indian Reservations. (PNW215, $22.50)
Compass Guide Idaho  •  John Gottberg  •  Kit Duane GUIDEBOOK •  2001 •  PAPER Handsomely produced, illustrated and informative, this guide is an overview of the culture, history and attractions of Idaho, including a long chapter on the Sun Valley region. It features archival photographs, literary excerpts and much practical travel information. (USW296, $21.00)
Compass Guide Oregon  •  Judy Jewell  •  Greg Vaughn GUIDEBOOK •  2005 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES This wonderfully written handbook features outstanding color photography, good maps and in-depth information on the culture, history and attractions of Oregon. It includes archival photographs, literary excerpts and practical travel information with special sections on fly fishing, hot springs, and hunting for wild mushrooms. (PNW69, $21.95)
Compass Guide Washington  •  John Doerper GUIDEBOOK •  2002 •  PAPER  • 336 PAGES This wonderfully written handbook features outstanding color photography, good maps and in-depth information on the culture, history and attractions of Washington state. It includes archival photographs, literary excerpts and practical travel information. (PNW19, $21.95)
Crater Lake National Park Map  •  Trails Illustrated MAP A durable, topographic map of Crater Lake National Park at a scale of 1:63,000. (PNW159, $11.95)
The Dark Place  •  Aaron J. Elkins MYSTERY •  2005 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES The eerie, remote rainforest of Washington state's Olympic Peninsula forms the backdrop for this second Gideon Oliver mystery. As the horny, aging forensic anthropologist investigates the bony remains of a hiker (murdered with a primitive spear), a young woman disappears. Oliver searches for answers to the mystery -- and also falls in love with a park ranger named Julie. (PNW207, $7.99)
The Definitive Journals of Lewis and Clark  •  Gary Moulton  •  Meriwether Lewis  •  William Clark BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2002 •  PAPER  • 3404 PAGES The seven core volumes of Moulton's authoritative Lewis and Clark journals, in a paper edition. With maps, illustrations and invaluable footnotes. (USW463, $174.00)
Driving the Pacific Coast, Oregon and Washington  •  Kenn Oberrecht GUIDEBOOK •  2000 •  PAPER  • 247 PAGES A touring guide for the Pacific Coast with suggestions for places to stay, eat and shop along the coast of Oregon and Washington. With black-and-white photographs and shockingly few maps. (PNW75, $12.95)
East of the Mountains  •  David Guterson LITERATURE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES After learning of his cancerous condition, retired Seattle heart surgeon Bens Givens embarks on a last hunting trip in the Columbia Basin with a plan to take his own life. Both a wilderness adventure and a contemplation on ageing, dying and the Washington landscape, this book is a steady, poignant read. By the author of the acclaimed "Snow Falling on Cedars." (PNW87, $14.00)
Emily Carr, an Introduction to Her Life and Art  •  Anne Newlands ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1996 •  PAPER  • 64 PAGES A brief, illustrated overview of Emily Carr, an important early 20th-century Canadian artist. Carr was an author as well as a painter, and some of her writings are incorporated with reproductions of her art. (CND118, $14.95)
Encyclopedia of Volcanoes  •  Haraldur Sigurdsson REFERENCE •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 1456 PAGES An authoritative, enormous reference on volcanoes and volcanology. 82 essays written by experts in the field are organized thematically into nine chapters. Best suited for scientists or those who already know something about the subject. Illustrated throughout with photographs, tables and diagrams. Includes a useful glossary, bibliography and appendices. (GEO23, $119.00)
Essential Dale Chihuly  •  William Warmus ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 112 PAGES • COMING IN An illustrated introduction to the glasswork of Dale Chihuly, called the Tiffany of the 21st-century. Wallace's accessible text chronicles Chihuly's career, describes his techniques and provides analyses of his art. (ART39, $12.95)
The Essential Lewis and Clark  •  Landon Y. Jones  •  Meriwether Lewis  •  William Clark EXPLORATION •  2002 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES Edited by American Book Award nominee Landon Y. Jones, this compact book features well chosen selections from Lewis and Clark's journals focusing on natural history, people and landscapes of the West. (PNW70, $13.95)
Exploring Coast Salish Prehistory, The Archaeology of San Juan Island  •  Julie Stein HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES A introduction and guide to San Juan Island National Historic Park and its archaeological sites. With color illustrations of sites and artifacts, topographical maps and drawings. Stein -- a professor of anthropology at the University of Washington, covers, the Salish summer camp at Cattle Point and the winter village at English Camp. (PNW172, $18.95)
Eyewitness Top Ten Seattle  •  DK Publishing GUIDEBOOK •  2005 •  PAPER  • 128 PAGES A compact, illustrated guide in the popular series, featuring favorite attractions in Seattle. (PNW188, $12.00)
Falcon Guide, Hiking Mount Rainier National Park  •  Heidi Schneider GUIDEBOOK •  2005 •  PAPER  • 246 PAGES In addition to useful trail descriptions, maps and safety techniques, this practical hiking guide to Mount Rainier National Park gives an overview of wildlife, and advice on navigating the area's terrain. 60 hikes are described in all. (PNW154, $15.95)
The Field Guide to Geology  •  David Lambert FIELD GUIDE •  2007 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES A highly visual introduction to geology by David Lambert and his group at The Diagram Group. It's a clear overview of tectonics, rocks, rivers, seas and ice. 500 two-tone charts, maps and diagrams. (GEO20, $16.95)
A Field Guide to Pacific Coast Fishes  •  William Eschmeyer  •  Earl Herald  •  Howard Hammann  •  Roger Tory Peterson FIELD GUIDE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 336 PAGES Recently updated, this field guide, part of the Peterson series, describes the many fishes, including sharks and rays, found in Pacific coast waters. Illustrated with black-and-white and color drawings. (FG45, $20.00)
A Field Guide to the Cascades and Olympics  •  Stephen Whitney FIELD GUIDE •  2004 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES A compact field guide to 600 species of plants and animals found in Washington's Cascades and Olympics, featuring 36 color and 53 black-and-white plates. It's also a good field guide for the entire region. (PNW20, $19.95)
Field Guide to the Orca  •  Chuck Flaherty  •  David G. Gordon NATURAL HISTORY •  1990 •  PAPER This pocket book in the Sasquatch Field Guide series is a brief introduction of the ecology, natural history and conservation of the Orca. (BST06, $6.95)
Fire Mountains of the West, The Cascade and Mono Lake Volcanoes  •  Stephen L. Harris NATURAL HISTORY •  1988 •  PAPER  • 390 PAGES A Roadside Geology guide to the volcanic peaks of the Cascades and surrounding Mono Lake region. Harris provides the history of each mountain with its volcanological and geological interest. (PNW134, $18.00)
First Fish, First People, Salmon Tales of the North Pacific Rim  •  Meg McHutchinson  •  Judith Roche  •  One Reel ANTHOLOGY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 204 PAGES An anthology of essays, poems and histories by a pan-Pacific cast of writers whose various cultures -- including Ainu (Japan), Coast Salish (British Columbia), Spokane (Washington) and Ulchi (Siberia) -- have traditionally identified with the salmon. It's a lovely book, illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs, and made the more poignant by the salmon's decline in the coastal regions. (PNW116, $24.95)
Fodor's Northern California  •  Carissa Bluestone GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 496 PAGES A practical guide in the popular series, saturated with valuable information on accommodation, shopping, sights, and dining. (CAL224, $17.95)
Fodor's Pacific Northwest  •  William Travis GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 624 PAGES A practical guide in the popular series, saturated with valuable information on accommodation, shopping, sights, and dining. (PNW221, $19.95)
Fodor's Seattle  •  Inc. Fodor's Travel Publications GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES A practical guide in the popular series, saturated with valuable information on accommodation, shopping, sights, and dining. (PNW224, $16.95)
Forest Giants of the Pacific Coast  •  Robert Van Pelt FIELD GUIDE •  2001 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES A beautifully illustrated directory of 117 noteworthy forest giants of the Pacific Northwest sponsored by the Big Tree Program, including not just the redwoods and giant sequoias but also the Eureka Valley Giant, a 192-foot-tall pine and other species. (CAL231, $40.00)
The Friendly Shakespeare, A Thoroughly Painless Guide to the Best of the Bard  •  Norrie Epstein LITERATURE •  1994 •  PAPER  • 550 PAGES An informative, entertaining guide to Shakespeare. Epstein, a literature professor at the University of California, combines critical discussions of Shakespeare's works and times with fun facts and trivia. Crammed with sidebars, illustrations and photographs, the book is perfect for browsing. (GBR435, $18.00)
Frommer's Portable Portland  •  Karl Samson GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 168 PAGES A practical travel guide to Portland, featuring excellent annotated listings of what to do and where to eat and sleep. With one-color maps and suggested excursions. (PNW219, $12.99)
Frommer's Seattle  •  Karl Samson GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES A practical travel guide to Seattle, featuring excellent annotated listings of what to do and where to eat and sleep. With one-color maps and suggested excursions. (PNW220, $17.99)
Fugitives and Refugees, A Walk in Portland, Oregon  •  Chuck Palahniuk TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 176 PAGES Novelist Palahniuk's appreciative, decidedly eccentric account of his adopted city (and the other oddballs it has attracted), strong on local flavor and personality. A volume in the Crown Journeys series. (PNW150, $16.95)
The Great Columbia Plain: A Historical Geography, 1805-1910  •  Donald W. Meinig  •  William Cronon HISTORY •  1995 •  PAPER  • 598 PAGES A classic of historical geography, this sweeping regional history describes in the land and people of eastern Washington and Oregon from the formation of the dramatic landscape to the Indians who roamed the plains, missionaries, farmers and settlers. (PNW229, $22.95)
A Guide to Marine Invertebrates, Alaska to Baja California  •  Daniel W. Gotshall FIELD GUIDE •  2005 •  PAPER This second, revised edition of Gotshall's invaluable field guide features full color photographs and brief descriptive information on 285 species of Pacific inshore and subtidal marine invertebrates. Species information has been updated for this new edition, which also includes 35 additional species. (BJA40, $29.95)
A Guide to the Indian Tribes of the Pacific Northwest  •  Robert Ruby CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1992 •  PAPER  • 289 PAGES This classic book gives an overview of the peoples of the Northwest and their history, from fur-trading days to modern legal battles. It's a straightforward catalog of 173 tribes from the Ahantchuyuk to the Yoncallla. With maps, photographs and a guide to phonetics. (PNW07, $24.95)
Gulf Islands Map, British Columbia  •  ITMB MAP A colorful travel map of the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, at a scale of 1:60,000. Includes topographical detail. (CND171, $14.95)
Handbook of North American Indians: Northwest Coast  •  Wayne Suttles REFERENCE •  1990 •  HARD COVER  • 777 PAGES An outstanding, in-depth reference for the serious-minded traveler. An encyclopedia of the culture, art, ceremony and history of the peoples of Northwest America, this hefty book is Volume Seven in an ambitious series by the Smithsonian Institution. Written by leading authorities, the well written articles feature maps, illustrations and an extensive bibliography. Comprehensive in scope, a chapter each is devoted to the Haida, Tlingit, Kwakiutl and lesser-known groups from Oregon to Alaska. Separate sections cover the history of anthropology, mythology and art in the region. (PNW01, $71.00)
Hidden Pacific Northwest, Including Oregon, Washington, Vancouver, Victoria, and Coastal British Columbia  •  Eric Lucas GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 636 PAGES A comprehensive guide to attractions, sites and natural areas throughout the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon, Washington and Victoria. With regional and local sketch maps and selective recommendations for where to stay and eat. Especially valuable for the independent traveler planning an itinerary. (PNW13, $19.95)
Hiking Mt. Hood National Forest  •  Marcia Sinclair GUIDEBOOK •  2002 •  PAPER  • 143 PAGES This brief guide to 31 recommended hikes of Mt. Hood and the surrounding national forest features color photographs and detailed trail information. (PNW185, $19.95)
Hiking Trails III, Central and Northern Vancouver Island  •  James Rutter GUIDEBOOK •  1996 •  PAPER  • 128 PAGES A locally produced, detailed guide to regional hikes on Vancouver Island. (CND146, $18.95)
Honey in the Horn  •  Harold Lenoir Davis LITERATURE •  1992 •  PAPER  • 408 PAGES Winner of the 1936 Pulitzer Prize, this gritty, realistic novel of pioneer life in Oregon, captures the spirit, joys and struggles of homesteading on the frontier. (PNW14, $19.95)
Housekeeping  •  Marilynne Robinson LITERATURE •  1997 •  PAPER  • 219 PAGES A novel of a girl and her sister growing up in the mountains of Idaho, evocative of the landscape and written with vivid, poetic prose. This tale of loneliness in the wilderness mixes both the tragic and the comic. (PNW89, $14.00)
Illahe: The Story of Settlement in the Rogue River Canyon  •  Kay Atwood HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER Atwood's captivating tale of the miners, packers, farmers and families who settled southern Oregon's rugged Rogue River Canyon in the 1860s, drawing on first-person accounts from diaries, journals, and interviews she conducted with descendants of the families who settled the area. Their stories recount hardships, dangerous river travel, deadly floods, extreme winters, isolation, and the self-sufficiency required to survive in this wild, beautiful place. (PNW236, $19.95)
Impassable Canyon: Journey Down the Middle Fork of the Salmon  •  Matt Leidecker CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2002 •  BOXED  • 147 PAGES Leidecker's oversized, illustrated account of floating the canyon, featuring hundreds of color photographs, sketch maps and accompanying essays by fellow river guides and Idahoans. (USW543, $35.00)
In Mountain Shadows, A History of Idaho  •  Carlos A. Schwantes HISTORY •  1996 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES A concise, illustrated history of Idaho from the early 19th century to the present, covering Native Americans, economics, geography, industry and territorial disputes. (USW298, $24.00)
In Pursuit of the Nez Perces, The Nez Perce War of 1877  •  Linwood Laughy  •  O.O. Howard  •  Duncan McDonald  •  Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce HISTORY •  1993 •  PAPER Three very different accounts of the Nez Perce War by General O.O. Howard (commander of the U.S. Troops), Chief Joseph (leader of the Nez Perce) and Nez Perce Indians who fled (and who were interviewed by newspaperman Duncan McDonald). (PNW95, $12.95)
In the Wilderness, Coming of Age in Unknown Country  •  Kim Barnes BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1997 •  PAPER  • 258 PAGES A memoir of growing up during the 1960s and 70s in the isolation of the woods of rural Idaho. Kim Barnes tells of the striking beauty of the landscape, but also the hardships she endured at the hands of her strict fundamentalist parents. (USW299, $13.95)
Indian Killer  •  Sherman Alexie LITERATURE •  1998 •  PAPER  • 432 PAGES In Alexie's most serious novel, an Indian serial killer terrorizes the city of Seattle by murdering (and scalping!) its white residents. Not a potboiler, as the plot might suggest, but rather a daring look at modern racial tensions and the ambiguities of cultural identity. (PNW162, $14.99)
Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest  •  Ella E. Clark CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2003 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES More than one hundred tales from the tribes of Oregon and Washington, accompanied by accounts of tribal beliefs and storytelling customs. (PNW212, $17.95)
Inside Passage Route Planning Map: Columbia River & Puget Sound to Grenville Channel, British Columbia  •  Fine Edge Nautical Publishing MAP At a scale of 1:634,000 this gloriously colored, accordion-fold map by Fine Edge Nautical Publishing covers the Inside Passage from Puget Sound and Vancouver to the Queen Charlotte Islands. A terrific planning map and reference, with 4,000 place names, an alphabetical index, distance tables, descriptions of attractions, GPS way points and nautical chart numbers, it shows both out-of-the-way and express routes through the area (PNW238, $19.95)
Insider's Guide to Portland, Oregon  •  Dave Johnson  •  Rachel Dresbeck GUIDEBOOK •  2003 •  PAPER  • 432 PAGES A comprehensive, practical guide with extensive, detailed descriptions of local attractions. (PNW114, $18.95)
Insider's Guide Victoria & Vancouver Island  •  Gerald Hill  •  Kathleen Hill GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 360 PAGES A quirky, personal guide to Vancouver Island by two residents, with a focus on out of the way places, food and cultural attractions. Organized by neighborhood, the guide includes excellent, annotated listings of where to eat, stay and shop. (CND147, $18.95)
Insight Guide National Parks, Western United States  •  Insight Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 413 PAGES A volume in the award-winning Insight series, this guide is noted for its wonderful photography, superb production and informative short essays. It is a thoroughly illustrated, comprehensive guide to the national parks of the western United States, including Arches, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Zion, the Grand Canyon and the Petrified Forest. (USW181, $24.95)
The Journals of Lewis and Clark  •  Frank Bergon EXPLORATION •  1995 •  PAPER  • 505 PAGES Edited by Frank Bergon, this expanded edition of the journals of Lewis and Clark includes descriptions of the natural history and peoples encountered on the expedition that were omitted from earlier versions. (USW48, $14.95)
The Journals of Lewis and Clark  •  Meriwether Lewis  •  William Clark  •  Bernard DeVoto BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1997 •  PAPER  • 504 PAGES A classic condensed version of the Lewis and Clark journals, originally published in 1953 and long the standard. Renowned American historian Bernard DeVoto has pared down the multi-volume expedition report into this compact, readable book, mandatory for any enthusiast of American history and exploration. (PNW96, $14.95)
The Journals of Lewis and Clark  •  Meriwether Lewis  •  William Clark  •  Anthony Brandt  •  Herman Viola TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 600 PAGES A single-volume, newly abridged edition of Lewis and Clark's journals. In an effort to make the text more accessible, the editors provide synopses for deleted sections and have cleaned up Lewis and Clark's notoriously poor spelling and grammar. With an expedition map, sketches, and a forward and afterward by the editors. A National Geographic Adventure Classics title. (PNW152, $16.00)
King County and Its Emerald City, Seattle  •  James R. Warren  •  Mary-Thadia D’Hondt HISTORY •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 294 PAGES A personal history of Seattle and surroundings, illustrated throughout. (PNW122, $39.95)
Kingbird Highway, The Story of a Natural Obsession That Got a Little Out of Hand  •  Kenn Kaufman BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2006 •  PAPER  • 336 PAGES Kaufman's absorbing account of coming-of-age as a Wichita teenager on the road in 1973 with a summer's pay in his pocket and the goal of seeing as many birds as he could in a year. He tallied 671, impressive by any account and extraordinary if you count birds per buck. He did it all for $1,000. This cult classic was originally published in 1973. (BRD27, $14.00)
The Klamath Knot  •  David Rains Wallace NATURAL HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER The 20th-anniversary edition of Wallace's celebrated meditation on the natural history, myth and meaning of the Klamath mountains of northern California and southern Oregon. Winner of the John Burroughs Medal for Nature Writing, the Commonwealth Club Silver Medal for Literature 1984, and named one of the twentieth century's best nonfiction books by the "San Francisco Chronicle, The Klamath Knot," originally published by Sierra Club Books in 1983, is a personal vision of wilderness in the Klamath Mountains. (CAL251, $17.95)
Konapee's Eden: Historic and Scenic Handbook, The Columbia Gorge  •  Thomas K. Worcester  •  Oral Bullard GUIDEBOOK •  1999 •  PAPER  • 93 PAGES This handbook surveys some of the myths, legends, vistas, and scenery that give the Columbia River Gorge its distinctive character. (PNW99, $5.95)
The Last Great Sea, A Voyage Through the Human and Natural History of the North Pacific Ocean  •  Terry Glavin  •  Carl Safina TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2003 •  PAPER  • 244 PAGES A wide-ranging conservation history of British Columbia and the North Pacific ocean. Glavin lives in the Gulf Islands, where he writes frequently about fisheries and environmental issues facing the region. (PNW178, $14.95)
Lewis & Clark, Great Journey West  •  National Geographic Society EXPLORATION •  2002 •  DVD This 40-minute program, produced by National Geographic, brings to life Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery and their historic adventures west of the Mississippi. (PNW217, $19.95)
Lewis & Clark, The Journey of the Corps of Discovery  •  Dayton Duncan  •  Ken Burns EXPLORATION •  1999 •  PAPER  • 248 PAGES This is a handsomely illustrated account of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-06. It features well chosen excerpts from the journals and short essays on topics of interest -- along with 150 period paintings, archival and contemporary photographs and maps. The companion book to the PBS series. (PNW36, $25.00)
Lewis & Clark, The Journey of the Corps of Discovery  •  Ken Burns HISTORY •  2004 •  DVD This DVD of the Ken Burns documentary for PBS includes as an added bonus Charlie Rose interviews with Ken Burns, Dayton Duncan and Stephen Ambrose, and a documentary about the Making of Lewis and Clark. (PNW227, $24.99)
Lewis & Clark, Voyage of Discovery  •  Stephen Ambrose  •  Sam Abell HISTORY •  2002 •  HARD COVER  • 256 PAGES Ambrose tells the story of Lewis and Clark's expedition, interweaving it with his own story of searching for their trail. Abell provides stunning photographs, along with maps and historical information. (USW378, $35.00)
Lewis & Clark: Legacies, Memories, and New Perspectives  •  Kris Fresonke  •  Mark Spence HISTORY •  2004 •  PAPER A scholarly collection of essays on the journey of the Corps of Discovery and its impact on the history, culture, nature, science and arts of the United States. (USW436, $22.95)
Lewis and Clark Among the Indians  •  James P. Ronda HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 310 PAGES A classic study of 19th-century relations between whites and American Indians, using the Corps of Discovery as lens. Ronda, a historian at the University of Tulsa, focuses on the various tribes encountered by Lewis and Clark, their ethnography and leaders. Originally published in 1984, this edition celebrates the Lewis and Clark bicentennial. (USW203, $17.95)
Lewis and Clark and the Image of the American Northwest  •  John Logan Allen HISTORY •  1991 •  PAPER  • 412 PAGES A Dover reprint of a classic study originally published by the University of Illinois Press in 1975. (USW375, $13.95)
The Lewis and Clark Expedition, Selections from the Journals Arranged by Topic  •  Gunther Barth TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1998 •  PAPER Selections from the Journals, conveniently arranged by topic. (PNW182, $16.00)
The Lewis and Clark Journals  •  Meriwether Lewis  •  William Clark  •  Gary Moulton BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 544 PAGES A one-volume selection from the journals of Lewis and Clark, with helpful scholarly notes and annotations. This abbreviated edition, timed for the celebration of the bicentennial of the launch of the expedition, was edited by Gary Moulton, the man responsible for the definitive 13-volume edition of The Lewis and Clark Journals. (USW428, $29.95)
Lewis and Clark Through Indian Eyes  •  Alvin M. Josephy, Jr. HISTORY •  2007 •  PAPER  • 124 PAGES Nine Native American scholars reflect on the role and impact of Indians in these absorbing essays, bring the perspective of the Salish, Nez Perce and other groups to the bicentennial celebrations. (PNW226, $14.00)
Lewis and Clark, Partners in Discovery  •  John E. Bakeless EXPLORATION •  1996 •  PAPER  • 498 PAGES Applying his own original research and the journals of expedition members, Bakeless has put together an authoritative biography of the two explorers. (USW376, $14.95)
The Living, A Novel  •  Annie Dillard LITERATURE •  1993 •  PAPER  • 416 PAGES Pulitzer Prize-winning memoirist Annie Dillard tries her hand at fiction in this tale of 19th-century pioneers, adjusting to a difficult new life in the Pacific Northwest. (PNW108, $14.95)
Lonely Planet Seattle  •  Debra Miller GUIDEBOOK •  2004 •  PAPER  • 250 PAGES A practical guidebook to Seattle, containing background on history, culture and attractions, as well as plenty of information on accomodations and restaurants. (PNW161, $17.99)
Making Salmon, An Environmental History of the Northwest Fisheries Crisis  •  Joseph E. Taylor, III  •  William Cronon NATURAL HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 440 PAGES A thorough and informative overview of the history and importance of Pacififc Northwest salmon with a focus on conservation. A "Weyerhaeuser Environmental Book" published by the University of Washiongton Press. (FSH06, $22.50)
Mammals of North America  •  Roland W. Kays  •  Don E. Wilson FIELD GUIDE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES A comprehensive guide by two noted mammalogists and featuring 108 color plates, illustrating 442 species. Range maps and descriptive text on ecology, habitat and behavior complement the wonderful paintings. (NAM11, $19.95)
Marine Invertebrates of the Pacific Northwest  •  Eugene Kozloff  •  Linda H. Price FIELD GUIDE •  1996 •  PAPER  • 539 PAGES A comprehensive guide to the marine invertebrates of the Pacific Northwest. Nearly 4,000 species are described, a good number of which are illustrated with photographs or drawings. (PNW61, $40.00)
The Middle Fork of the Salmon River, A Comprehensive Guide  •  Matt Leidecker GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER A practical guide featuring detailed topographic maps and information on history, geology and wildlife by an experienced river guide and photographer. Winner of the 2006 National Outdoor Book Award. (USW498, $23.95)
Midway, The Battle that Doomed Japan  •  Mitsuo Fuchida HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES A groundbreaking first-person account of the Battle of Midway told from the Japanese perspective. Fuchida's military history is well researched as he details the events leading from Pearl Harbor to Japan's defeat at Midway. Both an outstanding piece of historical writing and a compelling personal account. (HWI58, $19.95)
Moon Handbook British Columbia including the Canadian Rockies  •  Andrew Hempstead  •  Jane King GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 480 PAGES This comprehensive practical guide in the Moon series published in the Pacific Northwest stakes out the best food, transportation, accommodation, and sights throughout British Columbia. The guide nicely balances practical detail and a good overview of the region and its attractions. Seventh edition. (CND132, $21.95)
Moon Handbook San Juan Islands  •  Don Pitcher GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES A comprehensive, practical guide to the San Juan Islands with a focus on outdoor activities. Kayakers, bikers, hikers and whale-watchers especially will appreciate this guide in the Moon series. (PNW130, $17.95)
Mount Rainier National Park  •  Trails Illustrated MAP This full-color topographic map, shown at a scale of 1:55,000, is printed on tearproof, waterproof tyvek. (PNW190, $11.95)
Mount Rainier, A Visitor's Companion  •  George Wuerthner  •  Douglas W. Moore GUIDEBOOK •  2003 •  PAPER  • 230 PAGES A compact guide featuring an overview of the natural history of the park and 300 color illustrations and photos of commonly encountered plants and animals. (PNW155, $19.95)
Mount St. Helens, The Eruption and Recovery of a Volcano  •  Rob Carson  •  Geff Hinds NATURAL HISTORY •  2000 •  PAPER  • 160 PAGES A beautifully illustrated chronicle of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, with particular emphasis on the decades of recovery since the explosion. (PNW133, $19.95)
Mouse Woman And the Muddleheads  •  Christie Harris LITERATURE •  2006 •  PAPER  • 160 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) (PNW198, $7.95)
Narrative of a Journey Across the Rocky Mountains to the Columbia River  •  John Kirk Townsend TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 352 PAGES A chronicle of the author's trek from St. Louis to Oregon as naturalist (along with Harvard botanist Thomas Nuttall) on the 1834 expedition organized by Nathaniel Wyeth. Townsend includes an account of his two years at Fort Vancouver in Oregon, and the journey home via Hawaii and Chile. Selected by National Geographic Adventure as one of the 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time. Townsend made important contributions to Audubon's work. (PNW149, $17.95)
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees (Western Region)  •  Elbert L. Little  •  Angelo Lomeo FIELD GUIDE •  1980 •  PAPER  • 862 PAGES A comprehensive field guide to the trees of Western United States, this volume packs lots of photographs to aid in cataloging and identifying the wide array of rare, locally abundant, and widespread trees. (USW225, $19.95)
National Geographic Field Guide to Birds, Washington & Oregon  •  Jonathan Alderfer FIELD GUIDE •  2006 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES This slim shirt-pocket guide devotes two pages to each bird with a clear color photograph, range map and excellent descriptions of field marks, behavior, habitat and viewing sites for each. (PNW210, $14.95)
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America  •  National Geographic FIELD GUIDE •  2006 •  PAPER  • 502 PAGES From Alaska to Baja California, this field guide published by the National Geographic Society, now in its fifth edition (with tabs!), is the one to carry. Practical to use in the field, it has maps, illustrations and descriptions of the birds on facing pages. The scale of the maps changes with the range of the bird, which means you get a more detailed regional map for those birds with a restricted range. This fully revised fifth edition features nearly 700 color range maps, bigger and better than ever. (FG09, $24.00)
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of Western North America  •  Jon Dunn FIELD GUIDE •  2008 •  PAPER  • 448 PAGES This revised, regional edition of the favorite National Geographic Guide to the Birds of North America covers 750 regular species, 100 casual and accidental birds, and 55 rarities. With revised range maps, key field marks and re-organized illustrations. (USW562, $19.95)
National Geographic's Guide to the Lewis and Clark Trail  •  Thomas Schmidt GUIDEBOOK •  2003 •  PAPER  • 192 PAGES A handy guide to the sites and tours along the trail, from Missouri to Oregon. Includes road directions, maps, and 70 great photographs. (USW379, $16.00)
National Trust Guide Seattle  •  Walt Crowley  •  Paul Dorpat GUIDEBOOK •  1998 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES An in-depth guide to the architecture, culture and history of Seattle. It includes chapters on historic preservation, landmarks and a comprehensive neighborhood guide to various architectural styles. With 200 photographs and maps. (PNW78, $19.95)
Native Universe, Voices of Indian America  •  Clifford E. Trafzer ANTHOLOGY •  2008 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES This anthology of personal and historical essays, as well as over 300 color illustrations of Native American art, is being published to accompany the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C. It includes selections from several modern Native American writers, including Louise Erdrich and Sherman Alexie. (USA95, $22.00)
Native Visions, Evolution in Northwest Coast Art from the Eighteenth Through the Twentieth Century  •  Steven C. Brown  •  Paul MacApia  •  Seattle Art Museum ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1998 •  PAPER  • 244 PAGES Published in conjunction with a traveling exhibition from the Seattle Art Museum, this heavily illustrated catalog examines the styles and influences of Northwest Coast Native American art over the last two centuries. With photos of over 160 pieces of art, including masks and totem poles. (PNW81, $40.00)
The Natural History of Puget Sound Country  •  Arthur Kruckeberg NATURAL HISTORY •  1991 •  PAPER  • 488 PAGES This engaging natural history by the popular professor and naturalist covers the geology, botany, history, climate, and ecology of the Puget Sound. With 400 black-and-white photographs and drawings. (PNW177, $40.00)
Nch'I-Wana: The Big River, Mid-Columbia Indians and their Land  •  Eugene Hunn CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1997 •  PAPER  • 378 PAGES An ethnohistory of the Sahaptin-speaking peoples of the Columbia Plateau with chapters on history, language, ecology, resources, society and religion. It's a scholarly, fascinating survey of the Native American people of the eastern Washington and Oregon with a focus on ecology and the environment. The author includes a chapter on contemporary life. (PNW29, $22.50)
The New Victoria Walking Guide  •  Rosemary Neering GUIDEBOOK •  2003 •  PAPER  • 128 PAGES A small guide to favorite walks in Victoria, British Columbia. (CND119, $12.95)
The Nez Perce Indians and the Opening of the Northwest  •  Alvin M. Josephy, Jr. HISTORY •  1997 •  PAPER  • 705 PAGES A history of the Nez Perce, their first encounters with Europeans and the Indian battles of the Pacific Northwest in the 1800s. A massive, well researched account from the journeys of Lewis and Clark to the defeat of Chief Joseph. The center of the action takes place in Idaho. Originally published in 1965. (PNW88, $21.00)
Northwest Coast Indian Art: An Analysis of Form  •  Bill Holm ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1965 •  PAPER  • 133 PAGES An in-depth analysis of the form, shape and texture of the art of the Northwest Coast Indians by an artist, teacher and expert in the field, illustrated throughout. (PNW196, $18.95)
The Northwest Essentials Cookbook, Cooking With the Ingredients That Define a Regional Cuisine  •  Greg Atkinson FOOD •  1999 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES Organized by ingredient, this popular cookbook includes 150 recipes and the author's culinary-minded reflections on the region. (PNW146, $19.95)
Northwest Food & Wine  •  Dan Taggart FOOD •  1998 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES Great Food to Serve With the Wines of Oregon & Washington. (PNW203, $18.95)
Northwest Passage, The Great Columbia River  •  William Dietrich HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 448 PAGES A wonderful, complex overview of the river, this book combines natural history, investigative reporting, and outstanding prose to present a full picture of the Columbia. By a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for the Seattle Times. (PNW26, $18.95)
Northwest Weeds, The Ugly and Beautiful Villains of Fields, Gardens and Roadsides  •  Ronald J. Taylor NATURAL HISTORY •  1990 •  PAPER  • 183 PAGES (PNW66, $14.00)
Northwestern Seashore Life, Alaska to Oregon  •  Raymond Leung  •  James Kavanaugh FIELD GUIDE •  2001 •  PLASTIC CARD This laminated, fold-out guide to almost 150 species of whales, birds, plants and other inhabitants of the Northwest coast is a handy, pocket-size reference for quick identification. (PNW105, $5.95)
Olympic National Park Map  •  Trails Illustrated MAP A durable, fold-up topographic map of Olympic National Park, shown at a scale of 1:100,000. Printed in full color on both sides of tearproof, water resistant tyvek. The map shows contours, trails, campgrounds, rivers, lakes and coastlines. Key GPS waypoints are indicated. Published by Trails Illusrtated in assocaition with the National Park Service. (PNW63, $11.95)
Olympic National Park Wildlife, An Introduction to Familiar Species  •  James Kavanagh FIELD GUIDE •  2007 •  PLASTIC CARD A handy, laminated fold-up card featuring 140 birds, mammals, reptiles and insects. (PNW216, $5.95)
On the Northwest, Commercial Whaling in the Pacific Northwest 1790-1967  •  Robert Lloyd Webb HISTORY •  1988 •  HARD COVER  • 441 PAGES A history of whaling in the Pacific Northwest, with a detailed overview of the lives and day-to-day work of the many people involved in the industry. (MUS08, $39.95)
Oregon Map  •  Benchmark Maps MAP A folded recreation map of Oregon at a scale of 1:750,000. (PNW166, $7.95)
The Oregon Trail, Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life  •  Francis Parkman  •  David Levin TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1989 •  PAPER  • 504 PAGES The original, 19th-century account by the great American historian and romantic, based in part on the author's wanderings on the Oregon Trail through the plains of Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, and Kansas. (USW369, $15.00)
The Organic Machine, The Remaking of the Columbia River  •  Richard White NATURAL HISTORY •  1996 •  PAPER  • 144 PAGES In four brief chapters, White focuses on how the inhabitants of the region have made use of its resources, exploiting the Columbia for its fish, power and role in transport. These elegant essays explore the interconnections between human and natural history on "a stunningly beautiful river." (PNW28, $13.00)
Out West  •  Dayton Duncan EXPLORATION •  2000 •  PAPER  • 464 PAGES In this spirited tale of history, exploration and travel, Duncan recounts his adventures in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark (USW374, $24.95)
Owning It All  •  William Kittredge BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2002 •  PAPER  • 182 PAGES A beautifully written memoir of growing up on a ranch in Oregon's Warner Valley in the 1930s by one of the great writers on the American West. (PNW49, $15.00)
The Pacific Northwest Landscape, A Painted History  •  Kitty Harmon  •  Jonathan Raban ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2001 •  PAPER  • 144 PAGES A collection of 140 paintings inspired by the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. With pieces by Albert Bierstadt, Emily Carr and George Tsutakawa, it represents a varied selection of period and style. (PNW121, $21.95)
Pacific Northwest Map  •  Pittmon Maps MAP A regional map of the Pacific Northwest, including Nothern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, at a scale of 1:2,000,000. National Parks are highlighted. (PNW186, $3.95)
Pacific Northwest Wildflowers  •  Damian Fagan FIELD GUIDE •  2006 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES (PNW206, $24.95)
Pass the Butterworms, Remote Journeys Oddly Rendered  •  Tim Cahill TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1998 •  PAPER A collection of entertaining travel essays, many originally appearing in Outside Magazine. It includes Cahill's acerbic commentary on his adventures from the North Pole to Irian Jaya, Mongolia and Peru. (WLD01, $13.00)
Passage to Juneau  •  Jonathan Raban TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 435 PAGES Setting out from his home in Seattle, sailing alone aboard a 35-foot ketch, Jonathan Raban made his way through Alaska's Inside Passage. This book is the story of that voyage, but it is more than just a travelogue. Raban delves into the past, trying to discover what draws men to the sea, and he ultimately learns a great deal about himself. A favorite writer, Raban (Bad Land, Coasting) is a British expatriate living in Seattle. (ALA94, $15.95)
Patterns of Culture  •  Ruth Benedict  •  Margaret Mead CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2006 •  PAPER  • 290 PAGES Essential reading for any anthropologist, this pioneering book compares and contrasts three cultures: the Kwakiutl (Pacific Northwest), Zuni (American Southwest) and the Dobu Island culture (Papua New Guinea). With a preface by Margaret Mead. (PNG10, $15.00)
Portland City Walks, Twenty Explorations in and Around Town  •  Laura Foster GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES An in-depth and personal walking guide to delight locals and visitors alike. The walking routes, in Portland and 5 nearby towns, range in length from 2 to 6 miles and point out interesting shops and historic sites along the way. (PNW240, $19.95)
Portland Map  •  Streetwise MAP A folded, laminated map of Portland, at a variety of detailed scales. (PNW164, $6.95)
Portrait of Mount St. Helens, A Changing Landscape  •  Chuck Williams  •  Stuart Warren NATURAL HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER An overview of Mount St. Helens, as illustrated by historic paintings and contemporary photographs. (PNW168, $12.95)
The Presence of Whales, Contemporary Writers on the Whale  •  Frank Stewart NATURAL HISTORY •  1995 •  PAPER  • 319 PAGES In this well chosen series of essays, some of our best modern writers enlighten and entertain on the subject of whales. In addition to a number of reports from the Pacific Northwest, the collection includes a Roger Payne piece on the humpback, Diane Ackerman's essay on the right whales of Patagonia and Barry Lopez's extraordinary thoughts on the narwhal. (BST02, $15.95)
Queen Charlotte Islands Map  •  ITMB MAP A colorful travel map of British Columbia's Queen Charlotte Islands, at a scale of 1:250,000. (CND168, $8.95)
Railroad Signatures Across the Pacific Northwest  •  Carlos A. Schwantes HISTORY •  1996 •  PAPER A well-illustrated history of the railroads on the Pacific Northwest, featruring 200 black and white archival photos and color illustrations of period ads. (PNW189, $40.00)
The Rain Forests of Home, Profile of a North American Bioregion  •  Peter Schoonmaker  •  Bettina von Hagen  •  Edward Wolf NATURAL HISTORY •  1996 •  PAPER  • 480 PAGES A detailed biological, cultural and historical portrait of the coastal rain forest. The result of a multidisciplinary conference, it's a gold mine of facts, figures and descriptive information on the region by a diverse group of experts. The short chapters on geology, climate and vegetation are particularly good. Written primarily for environmental planners, this book offers much to the seriously interested general reader. (PNW08, $50.00)
Reach of Tide, Ring of History: A Columbia River Voyage (Northwest Reprints)  •  Robin Cody  •  Sam McKinney TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 114 PAGES A spare, witty account of messing about in a homemade boat in the Columbia River estuary, originally published in 1987. The author -- a literary river rat -- follows the Columbia River from Cape Disappointment to Portland, past campsites for the Lewis and Clark expedition, sites for old Indian villages, and old fishing communities, to the barrier of the Bonneville Dam. The journey spurs anecdotes, history, and observations about the river and the author's experiences. (PNW98, $14.95)
Recommended Country Inns, West Coast  •  Julianna Belote GUIDEBOOK •  1999 •  PAPER  • 356 PAGES A listing of 339 top picks of the region's best inns, from California to Washington. (PNW76, $16.95)
Recreational Map of Idaho  •  GTR Mapping MAP A colorful, topographic map of Idaho at a scale of 1:800,000. (USW300, $3.95)
Remember D-Day, Both Sides Tell Their Stories  •  Ronald J. Drez  •  David Eisenhower HISTORY •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 64 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS An engaging and well-constructed history of the D-Day invasion for readers in grades 5 to 8, complete with anecdotes from soldiers, black-and-white photographs, plenty of historical information, and an introduction by David Eisenhower which paints a personal portrait of his grandfather, Dwight. (USA96, $17.95)
Requiem for a People, The Rogue Indians and the Frontiersmen  •  Stephen Beckham HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 232 PAGES Stephen Dow Beckham's classic history of the people of southwestern Oregon and the devastating Rogue River Indian wars opens with a sketch of the rugged mountains and river canyons of region. (PNW237, $16.95)
Reservation Blues  •  Sherman Alexie LITERATURE •  2005 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES Alexie's first novel, a humorous and powerful tale of an Indian rock band, their life on the Spokane reservation and attempts to make it in the music industry (with the help of a magical guitar). The novel follows Alexie's marveous short story collection, The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. (PNW183, $13.00)
Return to Wild America, A Yearlong Search for the Continent's Natural Soul  •  Scott Weidensaul NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 416 PAGES Weidensaul follows in the footsteps conservation pioneers Roger Tory Peterson and James Fisher in this homage to their 1953 journey, modern travelogue and eye-opening report on wilderness in America. (USA123, $15.00)
Rising from the Plains  •  John McPhee NATURAL HISTORY •&nbs