CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY CRUISES More Books 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)   The Best of the West, An Anthology of Classic Writing from the American West  •  Tony Hillerman ANTHOLOGY •  1992 •  PAPER  • 528 PAGES A campfire collection of unforgettable portraits of the West, this anthology includes excerpts from diaries, news dispatches, travelogues, novels and short stories, selected and introduced by Tony Hillerman. The anthology, which spans the centuries, is organized thematically, taking in travelers, homesteaders, Navajos, government officials, pioneers and authors as diverse as Edward Abbey, Meriwether Lewis, Frank Waters and John Steinbeck. (USW87, $18.99)   Between Pacific Tides  •  Edward F. Ricketts  •  Jack Calvin  •  Joel W. Hedgpeth  •  David W. Phillips  •  John Steinbeck FIELD GUIDE •  1992 •  PAPER  • 652 PAGES A handbook to the rocky shores and tide pools of the Pacific Coast of the United States, first published in 1939 and now in its fifth edition. After 50 years this standard reference still reflects Ed Ricketts' considerable personality and enthusiasm for tidepooling and marine biology. Each intertidal zone is discussed in depth, augmented by black-and-white photographs and diagrams. Much revised, this edition includes the original forward by John Steinbeck and a tribute to Ed Ricketts. (FG34, $32.95)   The Big Year, A Tale Of Man, Nature, And Fowl Obsession  •  Mark Obmascik NATURAL HISTORY •  2011 •  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, $15.00)   Birding in the American West  •  Kevin Zimmer FIELD GUIDE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 432 PAGES An illustrated guide to finding and sorting out similar species of birds in the mountains, deserts and other habitats of the West. Zimmer provides plenty of useful information on individual species, including behavior, habitat and identification. Useful as a site guide, he includes detailed listings by state -- and suggestions of the best places to find individual species. With numerous black-and-white illustrations and photographs of similar species and sought-after birds. (USW404, $32.95)   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)   Bone  •  Fae Myenne Ng LITERATURE •  2008 •  PAPER  • 191 PAGES A poetic, dreamlike novel that relates the story of two generations of a family in San Francisco's Chinatown -- as told through the wandering memories of Leila, an Asian-American woman in search of clues to explain her sister's suicide. (USW153, $12.99)   Bret Harte's Gold Rush, Outcasts of Poker Flat, The Luck of Roaring Camp, Tennessee's Partner and Other Favorites  •  Bret Harte  •  Reuben H. Margolin LITERATURE •  1996 •  PAPER  • 178 PAGES In the 1860s and 70s, a former stagecoach messenger named Bret Harte dazzled the literary world with his tales of Gold Rush-era California. Even Twain and Dickens fell at Harte's feet. These 15 rough-and-tumble stories include some of the best he ever wrote. (CAL78, $13.95)   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)   California Map  •  Borch Maps 2008 •  MAP A laminated, folded map of California, shown at a scale of 1:1,100,000. Two Sides. 19.5X26] inches. (CAL55, $9.95)   California, A History  •  Kevin Starr HISTORY •  2007 •  PAPER  • 400 PAGES A lively short history in the excellent Modern Library Chronicles series, matching writers and subjects. (CAL204, $14.95)   Cannery Row  •  John Steinbeck LITERATURE •  1993 •  PAPER  • 193 PAGES Based on memories of characters he met living in Monterey, California, this is Steinbeck's story of the denizens of Cannery Row, a group of good-natured bums, prostitutes and alcoholics. It's an often humorous, touching story of community and poverty. (USW150, $15.00)   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)   Continental Drift  •  James D. Houston LITERATURE •  1996 •  PAPER  • 337 PAGES James D. Houston's acclaimed novel of the California experience unfolds on a Monterey ranch in the 1970s, amidst the reflected horrors of Vietnam and a populace gone amok. (CAL103, $15.95)   Cowgirls: Women of the American West  •  Teresa Jordan CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1992 •  PAPER  • 309 PAGES The West is often portrayed as a land made by "Big Men" with big dreams. Ms. Jordan's delightful book is dedicated to those Bigger Women who were usually too busy running things to dream. The story of the western woman, past and present, is intimately recounted through the words of the women themselves. Rare photos of early frontierswomen help the reader to change long held images of the Old West, and interviews with contemporary cowgirls give insightful lessons into a woman's life on the range. (USW13, $19.95)   Crossing the Next Meridian: Land, Water, and the Future of the West  •  Charles F. Wilkinson HISTORY •  1993 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES A discussion of development and conservation in the West, centering on distribution and management of water supplies. Wilkinson, a professor and expert on environmental law, tackles these hotly debated issues with informed opinions and propositions for change. (USW361, $45.00)   Days of Gold, The California Gold Rush and the American Nation  •  Malcolm Rohrbough HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 569 PAGES This vivid, eyewitness history draws on diaries, letters, and other archival sources, letting the (mostly) men speak directly of the discovery of gold in California on the morning of January 24, 1848. Rohrbough shows, in vivid detail, the impact of the 49ers on the development of the west. (CAL155, $28.95)   East of Eden  •  John Steinbeck LITERATURE •  1992 •  PAPER  • 602 PAGES Steinbeck's sprawling epic of two families -- the Trasks and Hamiltons -- living in the Salinas Valley of California. Covering the period from the Civil War to World War I, this is a retelling of the early chapters of Genesis, a story of connected families and their violent destinies. (USW152, $17.00)   El Dorado, Adventures in the Path of Empire  •  Bayard Taylor TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 432 PAGES A wildly popular contemporary account of the California gold rush, originally published in 1849. Taylor's wonderful book includes his voyage to California, and life both in the frontier town of San Francisco and out in the mining camps. He traveled throughout the new American territory from San Francisco to the Sierras at the behest of Horace Greeley, attending the state constitutional convention and interviewing countless Californians. (USW367, $18.95)   Empire Express, Building the First Transcontinental Railroad  •  David Haward Bain HISTORY •  2000 •  PAPER  • 816 PAGES A magisterial history of the railroad that connected the East to the West -- and radically changed the face of America. It is quite a tale, featuring greed, corruption, disaster and many memorable characters. Based on exhaustive research, the detailed narrative jumps between Union Pacific and the Central Pacific Railroad Company. With photographs and maps. (USW135, $30.00)   Exploring Point Reyes: A Guide to Point Reyes National Seashore  •  Phil Arnot  •  Elvira Monroe GUIDEBOOK •  1998 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES Now in its seventh edition, this guide to Point Reyes National Seashore is a compact introduction to the park, with natural history, geography and plenty of information on trails and hiking. Written by an avid hiker in the region, it is illustrated with maps and photographs. (CAL57, $10.95)   Eyewitness Guide California  •  Eyewitness Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2010 •  PAPER  • 660 PAGES A literate, visually rich guide to the Golden State, featuring color photography, dozens of excellent local maps and a region-by-region synopsis of California's attractions with a particular focus on San Francisco and Los Angeles. It includes a well chosen section on hotels and restaurant. Handsome, convenient and up-to-date, this is the guide to carry. (USW146, $30.00)   Eyewitness Guide San Francisco and Northern California  •  Eyewitness Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2011 •  PAPER  • 336 PAGES This superb guide features color photography, dozens of excellent local maps and a synopsis of San Francisco and Northern California's attractions. Handsome, convenient and up-to-date, this is the guide to carry. (USW147, $25.00)   Falcon Guide, Hiking the Sierra Nevada  •  Barry Parr GUIDEBOOK •  2005 •  PAPER  • 356 PAGES A practical guide to hiking in the Sierra Nevada, including Yosemite, Sequoia and King's Canyon. It features descriptions of 96 hikes, maps, black-and-white photographs, and practical information. (CAL71, $19.95)   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 Western Birds  •  Roger Tory Peterson FIELD GUIDE •  2010 •  PAPER  • 512 PAGES A field guide to the birds west of the Mississippi, featuring color plates of each species. (FG18, $19.95)   Fifth Chinese Daughter  •  Jade Snow Wong BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1990 •  PAPER  • 246 PAGES First published in 1945, Jade Snow Wong's memoir is a classic for all ages. Narrated in the third person, this book is a simply told, moving story of family life in pre-WWII San Francisco Chinatown. Mr. Wong, the patriarch, slowly adapts to his new American home, but he retains his old-world beliefs about gender roles and the importance of propriety. Fortunately his fifth daughter defied convention, attended college and wrote this evocative portrait of early Chinatown. (SFO08, $14.95)   The French Laundry Cookbook  •  Thomas Keller FOOD •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 325 PAGES This lavish volume collects 150 recipes from The French Laundry, Thomas Keller's four-star Napa Valley restaurant (considered by many to be the best restaurant in the U.S.). With 200 color photographs by Deborah Jones and a $50 price tag, it's the ultimate souvenir of a trip to Napa. The very brave returned tourist may actually attempt to cook from the book, which presents each recipe exactly as Keller himself prepares it in the restaurant's kitchen (right down to the fresh duck fat, imported truffles and 10-liter tureen). The rest will be satisfied to gaze and remember. (CAL76, $50.00)   Frommer's Napa & Sonoma Day by Day  •  Avital Binshtock GUIDEBOOK •  2010 •  PAPER  • 182 PAGES A compact shirt pocket guide, ideal for a short visit to wine country, featuring remarkably good suggestions for everything from food to hotels, hiking trails and charming town. Includes a color fold-out map. (CAL291, $13.99)   Garlic is Life, A Memoir with Recipes  •  Chester Aaron FOOD •  1996 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES A man's obsession with garlic drives him into Sonoma County where he tries to make it as a garlic farmer. This humorous tribute to the pungent plant and life in Northern California is enhanced by a series of recipes, all teeming with garlic. (CUL02, $16.95)   Gold Dust and Gunsmoke, Tales of Gold Rush Outlaws, Gunfighters, Lawmen and Vigilantes  •  John Boessenecker HISTORY •  2000 •  PAPER  • 384 PAGES One of the most violent chapters of the American story is chronicled in this history of the California Gold Rush, as seen through the rampant criminal acts that characterized it. Through a series of anecdotes, historian and lawyer John Boessenecker explores the myths and truths behind this pivitol point in the history of California. (USW189, $21.95)   The Grapes of Wrath  •  John Steinbeck LITERATURE •  1992 •  PAPER  • 612 PAGES The epic tale of the Joad family and their journey from Oklahoma to California in search of a new life in the new promised land. It's a story of desperation, tragedy and spirit, wonderfully detailed in its portrayal of rural America in the 1930s. Considered one of the greatest works of literature on the Great Depression, it won the Pulitzer Prize in 1940. (USW151, $16.00)   The Great Garlic Book, A Guide With Recipes  •  Chester Aaron FIELD GUIDE •  1997 •  PAPER  • 160 PAGES A garlic farmer's loving reference to the plant that has kept him fed over the years, featuring recipes, little-known garlic facts and color photographs, showing off some of the rarer varieties. (CUL03, $16.95)   A Hedonist in the Cellar, Adentures in Wine  •  Jay McInerney FOOD •  2007 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES Having mellowed slightly from his days depicting the drug-fueled parties of 1980s, Jay McInerney has become a celebrated wine writer and his collection of essays on vintners, varietals and other pleasures from the grape is a pleasure in itself. (GEN402, $15.00)   Hill Guide Sonoma Valley, The Secret Wine Country  •  Kathleen Hill  •  Gerald Hill GUIDEBOOK •  2005 •  PAPER  • 352 PAGES A homegrown guide to the Sonoma Valley from two longtime residents of the area, both practical and personal in its delivery of travel information and regional background. (CAL84, $15.95)   An Island Called California, An Ecological Introduction to Its Natural Communities  •  Elna S. Bakker NATURAL HISTORY •  1984 •  PAPER  • 484 PAGES An introduction to the ecology and wildlife of the Golden State, this volume is filled with photographs illustrating a variety plants, animals and geological features found throughout the deserts, forests and coastline of California. (CAL11, $25.95)   Karen Brown's California, Exceptional Places to Stay & Itineraries  •  Karen, Clare and June Brown GUIDEBOOK •  2010 •  PAPER  • 248 PAGES A survey of inns, estates, and other lodging of character, along with suggested itineraries and highlights of each region. (CAL61, $19.95)   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, $14.95)   Life in a California Mission  •  Jean Francois de la Perouse  •  Malcolm Margolin CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1989 •  PAPER  • 112 PAGES A remarkable extended essay on the nature and people of 18th-century California. La Perouse was the leader of a 1786 French expedition to California, which included scientists, cartographers, doctors and artists. While his two ships lay at anchor in Monterey Bay, de la Perouse took notes on his impressions of life at Junipero Serra's Monterey mission, as well as of flora, fauna, and native traditions. (USW366, $10.95)   The Literature of California, Vol. 1  •  Jack Hicks  •  Al Young  •  James D. Houston  •  Maxine Hong Kingston ANTHOLOGY •  2000 •  PAPER  • 653 PAGES A chorus of hurrahs greeted the publication of this book, the first in a planned two-volume survey of literature about the Golden State. The star-studded cast of editors selected Native American myths and songs, diaries and historical accounts, nature writing, poetry, fiction and much else for a tour of California's history up to 1945. (CAL102, $29.95)   Mac's Field Guide to Northern California Wildflowers  •  Craig MacGowan FIELD GUIDE •  2000 •  PLASTIC CARD  • 2 PAGES This double-sided, laminated card features color drawings of the wildflowers commonly found in northern California. It's waterproof and small enough (7.5" by 11.5") to slip into your backpack. (CAL05, $4.95)   The Maltese Falcon  •  Dashiell Hammett MYSTERY •  1989 •  PAPER  • 217 PAGES Set in San Francisco, this is Dashiell Hammett's classic story of Sam Spade, the archetypal hard-boiled detective who unravels the web of murder and betrayal surrounding a stolen black bird statue. (CAL06, $14.00)   Mammals of North America  •  Roland W. Kays  •  Don E. Wilson FIELD GUIDE •  2009 •  PAPER  • 248 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 Mammals of the Eastern North Pacific  •  Sea Grant Alaska  •  Pieter Folkens FIELD GUIDE •  2010 •  PLASTIC CARD  • 8 PAGES A convenient, 8-panel waterproof card illustrating 50 species of whales, dolphins, sea otters and pinnipeds found in the North Pacific from Alaska and the west coast of North America to Hawaii. It's handsomely illustrated, and includes full-color panels with typical behaviors, whalewatching guidelines and identification tips. Co-sponsored by the Alaska Whale Foundation and the University of Alaska Sea Grant Program, It's an excellent, weatherproof identification guide. (ALA143, $10.00)   Mustards Grill Napa Valley Cookbook  •  Cindy Pawlcyn  •  Brigid Callinan  •  Laurie Smith FOOD •  2001 •  PAPER  • 276 PAGES A collection of 150 recipes from the beloved Napa eatery Mustards Grill, a restaurant known for its elegant, distinctly down-home American fare. Written by the owner. (CAL138, $39.99)   Napa Valley Style  •  Kathryn Masson  •  Steven Brooke ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 208 PAGES Part of a popular series, this photographic journey through the notable homes, lavish gardens and lush vineyards of the Napa Valley is a visual treat. (CAL136, $50.00)   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 the Birds of North America  •  Jon Dunn FIELD GUIDE •  2011 •  PAPER  • 576 PAGES From Alaska to Baja California, this field guide published by the National Geographic Society, now in its sixth 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 sixth edition, bigger and better than ever, includes 23 new species, 300 new illustrations, innovative migration and subspecies maps, and a handy quick-find visual index. (FG09, $27.95)   National Trust Guide San Francisco  •  Peter Booth Wiley GUIDEBOOK •  2000 •  PAPER  • 432 PAGES A primer on San Francisco's history, culture and architecture, this volume bridges the gap between tourist guide and serious history. With 200 archival and modern photographs, 20 neighborhood walking tours and maps, it's an informative companion. (SFO06, $24.95)   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)   The Natural History of Big Sur  •  Paul Henson  •  Donald J. Usner  •  Valerie A. Kells NATURAL HISTORY •  1996 •  PAPER A natural history and guide to Big Sur, California with detailed information on specific sites and trails. (CAL62, $29.95)   Natural History of the Islands of California  •  Allan A. Schoenherr  •  C. Robert Feldmeth  •  Michael J. Emerson  •  David Mooney NATURAL HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 502 PAGES A comprehensive survey of the ecology, geology and human history of California's coastal islands, including the Channel Islands, the Farallons and the islands of the San Francisco Bay. (CAL111, $55.00)   A Natural History of Western Trees  •  Donald Culross Peattie FIELD GUIDE •  1991 •  PAPER  • 751 PAGES A handsome facsimile of the 1950 classic, including the original wood engravings and a new introduction by Robert Finch. Not exactly a field guide, Peattie's book is scattered with anecdotes and information on aboriginal use, folk names, and economic value of each species. He offers rich full-length portraits of his favorite trees, including loving essays on the sequoias, redwoods, sitka spruces, douglas firs and western red cedars. (USW191, $21.00)   The New Encyclopedia of the American West  •  Howard R. Lamar REFERENCE •  1998 •  HARD COVER  • 1320 PAGES A massive -- and entertaining -- reference to the West, featuring more than 2,400 entries and 600 illustrations. From prehistory to today, it includes historical and geographical overviews, trivial tidbits, biographical sketches of major figures, and commentary on art and literature. Compiled by Yale professor Howard R. Lamar, it's the most comprehensive single volume of its type. (USW416, $85.00)   Northern California and Southern Oregon Coast Map  •  Global Graphics MAP A recreational map of the coastal regions of Oregon and northern California at a scale of 1:500,000. Two Sides. 32x18 inches. (USW459, $4.95)   Nothing Like it in the World, The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad, 1863-1869  •  Stephen Ambrose HISTORY •  2000 •  PAPER  • 416 PAGES Picking up where the award-winning story of Lewis and Clark (Undaunted Courage) left off, Ambrose tells how America, in the midst of the Civil War, built the Transcontinental Railroad. It took presidents, corporate giants, a work force roughly the size of the Civil War armies, and even Brigham Young to mount the most ambitious project of its age. Ambrose uses his considerable skill as a writer and his experience as a biographer to capture the energy, spirit and verve required to build the railroad. (USW224, $18.00)   Oaks of California  •  Bruce Pavlik  •  Pamela Muick  •  Sharon Johnson NATURAL HISTORY •  1993 •  PAPER  • 184 PAGES Northern California is known for its magnificent tree populations, most notably the giant sequoia. Oaks are also abundant in the Golden State, and this natural history, full of color photographs, is a thorough introduction to the tree. (CAL63, $22.95)   On the Road  •  Jack Kerouac LITERATURE •  2008 •  PAPER  • 416 PAGES Kerouac's now-classic account of his travels across 1950's America, famously presented to his publisher as one continuous 120-foot-long roll of paper in all its raw and unedited authenticity. (USA16, $17.00)   Our National Parks  •  John Muir  •  Richard F. Fleck NATURAL HISTORY •  1994 •  PAPER  • 370 PAGES A collection of ten essays on the national parks of the west, including Yosemite, Yellowstone, Sequoia and General Grant. Six of the ten chapters are devoted to Yosemite National Park. Originally published in 1901. (USW272, $28.00)   The Oxford Companion to Wine  •  Tom Jaine  •  Jancis Robinson REFERENCE •  2006 •  HARD COVER  • 848 PAGES With over 3,000 detailed entries, this wine guide is both thorough enough for the connoisseur and engaging for the novice. Includes history (and plenty of anecdotes!), terminology, information on wine regions, and illustrations, plus a judge's list of wine qualities and weaknesses. (REF15, $65.00)   Plant Life in the World's Mediterranean Climates  •  Paul Dallman NATURAL HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 210 PAGES Richly illustrated, clearly written and engaging, this book is an ecological overview of the landscapes, plants and vegetation types found in Mediterranean climates. It's an eye-opening guide to California, Chile, South Africa, Australia and -- naturally -- the Mediterranean. (MED21, $35.95)   Point Reyes National Seashore  •  Tom Harrison Maps MAP A colorful, topographic map of Point Reyes National Seashore, at a scale of 1:48,000. One Side. 34x27 inches. (CAL58, $9.95)   The Portable Beat Reader  •  Ann Charters ANTHOLOGY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 645 PAGES The biographer of Jack Kerouac and expert on the Beat generation compiles an anthology of poetry and prose from the era. Included are excerpts from Kerouac's "On the Road," Allen Ginsberg's "Howl," William S. Burroughs' "Naked Lunch" and works by Herbert Huncke, Ray Bremser, Bob Dylan, Diane Di Prima, and others. (GEN130, $20.00)   The Presidio, From Army Post to National Park  •  Lisa M. Benton HISTORY •  1998 •  HARD COVER  • 277 PAGES The story of the Presidio and its transformation from military post to national park when it joined the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in 1994. Benton analyzes the military and cultural history of the park, and discusses the significance of the urban park to our national parks system. (CAL54, $29.95)   Quiet Odyssey, A Pioneer Korean Woman in America  •  Mary Paik Lee  •  Sucheng Chan BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1990 •  PAPER The autobiography of an inadvertent explorer -- Mary Paik Lee, who in 1905 became one of the first Korean-born children in America. Lee chronicles the early years of Korean immigration with insight, humor and dignity, neither underestimating her struggles or martyring herself. (USW397, $18.95)   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)   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, $16.00)   Roadside Geology, Northern and Central California  •  David D. Alt  •  Donald Hyndman GUIDEBOOK •  2003 •  PAPER  • 369 PAGES Designed for the roadside traveler, this series explains in detail the geologic history of each of the western states as seen through the window. These books are a great introduction to basic geomorphology and how the dramatic landscapes were formed. Each section is organized around a particular route, with black-and-white photographs complementing the amazingly detailed geologic maps. The highly readable text lets you know exactly how and when that butte on the horizon was formed and how it fits into the larger geologic picture. (USW188, $20.00)   San Francisco Map  •  Borch Maps 2006 •  MAP A laminated, folded map of the city center of San Francisco at a nice scale of 1:13,000. Two Sides. 19.5X26 inches. (CAL80, $8.95)   Seashore Life of the Northern Pacific Coast, An Illustrated Guide to Northern California, Oregon, Washington & British Columb  •  Eugene Kozloff FIELD GUIDE •  1983 •  PAPER  • 370 PAGES A comprehensive handbook to the marine life found along the northern Pacific coasts of North America with 700 illustrations, many in color. Organized by habitat, it's an excellent reference to more than 650 species found on rocky shores, sandy beaches, marshes and around floating docks in Puget Sound and surrounding waters. Originally published in 1973 and often revised. (PNW60, $29.95)   Sequoia/King's Canyon Map  •  Trails Illustrated MAP A topographic map of Sequoia National Park and King's Canyon at a scale of 1:112,000. Published in conjunction with National Geographic. Two Sides. 38x26 inches. (CAL72, $11.95)   Slouching Towards Bethlehem  •  Joan Didion LITERATURE •  2008 •  PAPER  • 238 PAGES A classic collection of essays on the 60s cultural climate, first published in 1968. In the acclaimed 50-page title essay, Didion -- a native of Northern California and a longtime New Yorker reporter -- vividly describes the landscape, mood and culture of 60s San Francisco, especially the city's then-counter-cultural crossroads, Haight-Ashbury. It's compelling literature. (SFO11, $15.00)   Song for the Blue Ocean, Encounters Along the World's Coasts and Beneath the Seas  •  Carl Safina NATURAL HISTORY •  1999 •  PAPER  • 458 PAGES A grand tour of our blue planet, divided geographically, this book is an excellent resource -- fascinating to read and full of hope. It combines a personal journey, hundreds of interviews with fisherman and scientists around the world, and a tour of important watery habitats. (OCE09, $18.99)   Sonoma Valley Viticultural Map  •  Sonoma County Grape Growers Associa 1998 •  MAP Published by the Sonoma County Grape Growers Association, this colorful topographic map shows the valley in wonderful detail, at a scale of 1:64,000. It's perfect for touring the vineyards. (CAL85, $12.50)   Stairway Walks in San Francisco  •  Adah Bakalinsky GUIDEBOOK •  2010 •  PAPER  • 136 PAGES Tour guide Bakalinsky leads 27 ascents (and descents) throughout the city, elucidating history and architecture en route, in this classic guide. (SFO07, $17.95)   Stolen Continents, 500 Years of Conquest and Resistance in the Americas  •  Ronald Wright HISTORY •  2004 •  PAPER  • 464 PAGES A powerful history of imperialism and resistance in the Americas, with a focus on the Aztec, Maya, Inca, Cherokee and Iroquois. Wright's illuminating account, told largely from the point of view of the losers, details the rapid collapse of cultures and societies in the Americas following the arrival of the Europeans in 1492. Wright draws on an impressive range of archival material in reconstructing this classic account, originally published in 1993. Wright is also the author of Time Among the Maya. (NAM20, $24.95)   Tales of the City  •  Armistead Maupin LITERATURE •  1989 •  PAPER  • 384 PAGES The first of Maupin's six "Tales of the City" novels -- which began life as a newspaper serial and ultimately inspired a hit television series -- chronicles the lives of the residents of one fictitious apartment house in 1970s San Francisco. An observant portrait of an era, this comedy of manners is an excellent entertainment. (SFO05, $14.00)   Terra, Cooking from the Heart of Napa Valley  •  Hiro Sone  •  Lissa Doumani FOOD •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 256 PAGES A cookbook from the Napa Valley restaurant Terra, where the owners (a husband and wife) have blended French, Italian and Japanese influences to create a distinct, flavorful cuisine. Unique ingredients are the key (you'll find no chicken here). (CAL139, $40.00)   To See Every Bird On Earth: A Father, A Son, And A Lifelong Obsession  •  Dan Koeppel NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES Ostensibly about birds and birdwatching, this enormously appealing book is a memoir by a talented writer of his father, a father who happens to be in the elite cadre of major birders. Dan Koeppel chronicles his father's growing interest in birds in this enormously appealing memoir of a life devoted to birds. Richard is a member of an elite group who have tallied more than 7,000 species. Koeppel includes his own travels tagging along and brief profiles of other eccentric listers. (BRD28, $14.00)   Tortilla Flat  •  John Steinbeck LITERATURE •  1995 •  PAPER  • 174 PAGES The first of Steinbeck's novels set in the Monterey Peninsula of California, a tale of Mexican-Americans in the run-down district of Tortilla Flat. Thematically based on Arthurian legend, this is a short, episodic story, filled with a colorful cast of characters. (USW149, $14.00)   The Tra Vigne Cookbook, Seasons in the California Wine Country  •  Michael Chiarello  •  Penelope Wisner  •  Karl Petzke FOOD •  1999 •  HARD COVER  • 215 PAGES Recipes from Napa's celebrated Italian restaurant. (CAL140, $40.00)   Trains of Discovery, Railroads and the Legacy of the National Parks  •  Alfred Runte HISTORY •  2011 •  PAPER  • 128 PAGES A thoroughly revised and expanded successor to Alfred Runte's Trains of Discovery: Western Railroads and the National Parks, the new edition now includes protected landscapes and historical sites east of the Mississippi made possible or influenced by railroads: the Hudson River Valley; Delaware Water Gap; Harpers Ferry; Indiana Dunes; Gettysburg; Steamtown; and Shenandoah, Great Smoky Mountains, and Acadia National Parks. An illustrated tribute to American railroads and national parks, featuring period advertisements, posters and memorabilia of Glacier, Grand Canyon and Denali National Parks. (USW56, $24.95)   Travelers' Tales San Francisco  •  James O'Reilly  •  Larry Habegger  •  Sean O'Reilly ANTHOLOGY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 496 PAGES An engaging, insightful and entertaining selection of mostly contemporary eyewitness reports, all set in the city of San Francisco; a great literary profile of a dynamic city. (SFO15, $18.95)   The Verb to Bird, Sightings of an Avid Birder  •  Peter Cashwell NATURAL HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 269 PAGES A memoir of the birding life, its pleasures, obsessions and pitfalls. Based in the Carolinas (where he teaches English), Cashwell recounts in these essays the birds he's encountered, the why and wherefores of the birding life and some very entertaining anecdotes. Along the way, Cashwell traces his own development from casual novice to life lister (with a desire to see all the birds of North America). (BRD26, $16.95)   Verdi at the Golden Gate, Opera and San Francisco in the Gold Rush Years  •  George Whitney Martin  •  Lotfi Mansouri MUSIC •  1993 •  HARD COVER  • 321 PAGES A musical history of San Francisco in the 19th century, focusing on the popularity of opera (and especially Verdi) in the period following the gold rush. (SFO14, $55.00)   Western Coastal Birds  •  Raymond Leung  •  James Kavanaugh FIELD GUIDE •  2001 •  PLASTIC CARD A fold-out, laminated field guide featuring illustrations of almost 150 species commonly found along the Pacific coast of the U.S. This pocket-size guide is a handy tool for quick identification on the beach or on the trail. (USW390, $5.95)   A Wine Journey Along The Russian River  •  Steve Heimoff FOOD •  2005 •  HARD COVER  • 296 PAGES In this wine guide, travelogue and portrait of a region, Heimoff interviews growers and vintners to gain an understanding of how the vineyards play a role in the cultural and natural history of California Wine Country. (CAL293, $45.00)   Women's Diaries of the Westward Journey  •  Lillian Schlissel HISTORY •  2004 •  PAPER  • 278 PAGES A fascinating, well researched selection of women's diaries and journals from the Wild West, including vivid accounts of buffalo hunts, Indian raids, childbirth under difficult circumstances, geological wonders and a telling amount of inward trepidation. With black-and-white photographs throughout. Schlissel collected hundreds of diaries and memoirs for this history of pioneer women's experiences, the thesis of which -- that women and men experienced westward expansion differently -- is less remarkable than the details which lead to that conclusion. Schlissel quotes generously from her primary-source documents (and appends a long section of more excerpts). It's compulsively readable stuff. (USW395, $16.95)   The World Atlas of Wine  •  Hugh Johnson  •  Jancis Robinson FOOD •  2007 •  HARD COVER  • 352 PAGES An invaluable, illustrated guide and atlas, covering wine-producing regions around the world. This revised fifth edition takes in new grapes, new wines and new wine-producing regions. Although France is given emphasis, California, Spain, Italy, South America, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and other regions are also well covered. With hundreds of color photographs, illustrations and excellent full color maps (which vary in scale according to region). (GEN244, $50.00)   Coastal Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest  •  Elizabeth Horn FIELD GUIDE •  2003 •  PAPER  • 179 PAGES From British Columbia to northern California, this is a handy photo-identification guide to coastal shrubs and wildflowers. It's divided into five habitats and organized by plant family. With 200 photographs. (PNW15, $14.00)
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