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by Wallace Stegner

LITERATURE
2000
PAPER
592 PAGES

A Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of one man's search for his grandparents' story. It beautifully weaves the history of the American West and a glimpse of their life in California, Colorado and Idaho. (USW301, $16.00)

The Best of the West, An Anthology of Classic Writing from the American West

by Tony Hillerman

ANTHOLOGY
1992
PAPER
528 PAGES

A campfire collection of unforgettable portraits of the West, this anthology takes in travelers, homesteaders, Navajos, government officials, pioneers and authors as diverse as Meriwether Lewis, John Steinbeck and Edward Abbey. (USW87, $18.99)

Between Pacific Tides

by 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. Each intertidal zone is discussed in depth, augmented by black-and-white photographs and diagrams. (FG34, $32.95)

The Big Year, A Tale Of Man, Nature, And Fowl Obsession

by Mark Obmascik

NATURAL HISTORY
2011
PAPER
272 PAGES

Friday, October 14 sees the opening of David Frankel's The Big Year, the most unlikely Hollywood movie of the season. Who would have thought that Jack Black, Steve Martin and Owen Wilson would star in a movie about ... birding. The movie is based on Mark Obmascik's utterly compelling account of a three-way race (roofing contractor, tycoon, software nerd) to see the most birds in a year. (BRD29, $15.00)

Birding in the American West

by Kevin Zimmer

FIELD GUIDE
2000
PAPER
432 PAGES

A guide to finding birds -- and distinguishing among similar species -- in the West. (USW404, $32.95)

The Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife

by 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. (NAM21, $19.95)

Bone

by Fae Myenne Ng

LITERATURE
2008
PAPER
191 PAGES

A poetic, dreamlike novel that tells the story of two generations of a family in San Francisco's Chinatown, as told through the wandering memories of a 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

by 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. These 15 rough-and-tumble stories include some of the best he ever wrote. (CAL78, $13.95)

Butterflies through Binoculars, The West

by Jeffrey Glassberg

FIELD GUIDE
2001
PAPER
374 PAGES

A photographic identification guide to butterflies found throughout the western United States. (BUG11, $24.95)

California Map

by Borch Maps

2008
MAP

A laminated, folded map of California, shown at a scale of 1:1,100,000. (CAL55, $9.95)

California, A History

by Kevin Starr

HISTORY
2007
PAPER
400 PAGES

A lively short history in the excellent Modern Library Chronicles series, written by a renowned historian. (CAL204, $14.95)

Cannery Row

by John Steinbeck

LITERATURE
1993
PAPER
193 PAGES

Based on memories of characters he met living in Monterey, including his good friend the marine biologist Ed Ricketts, this is Steinbeck's story of the good-natured bums, prostitutes, alcoholics and other denizens of Cannery Row. (USW150, $15.00)

Chasing Monarchs, A Migration with the Butterflies of Passage

by 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)

Compass Guide Coastal California

by John Doerper | Galen Rowell

GUIDEBOOK
2005
PAPER
397 PAGES

This compact guide is an excellent overview of coastal California, with particular emphasis on history, nature and visitor attractions. (CAL38, $21.00)

Continental Drift

by James D. Houston

LITERATURE
1996
PAPER
337 PAGES

A novel about a California family shaken by war abroad and crime at home. (CAL103, $15.95)

Cowgirls: Women of the American West

by Teresa Jordan

CULTURAL PORTRAIT
1992
PAPER
309 PAGES

The story of the western woman, past and present, is intimately recounted through the words of the women themselves. (USW13, $19.95)

Crossing the Next Meridian: Land, Water, and the Future of the West

by Charles F. Wilkinson

HISTORY
1993
PAPER
320 PAGES

A discussion of development and conservation in the West. (USW361, $45.00)

Days of Gold, The California Gold Rush and the American Nation

by 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. (CAL155, $28.95)

East of Eden

by John Steinbeck

LITERATURE
1992
PAPER
602 PAGES

Steinbeck's story of two families in rural California, and the violent fates that befall them. Covering the period from the Civil War to World War I, this story of connected families is a retelling of the early chapters of Genesis. (USW152, $17.00)

El Dorado, Adventures in the Path of Empire

by Bayard Taylor

TRAVEL NARRATIVE
2000
PAPER
432 PAGES

The collected travelogues of a young journalist who covered the events of the Gold Rush for the New York Tribune. (USW367, $18.95)

Empire Express, Building the First Transcontinental Railroad

by 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. (USW135, $30.00)

Exploring Point Reyes: A Guide to Point Reyes National Seashore

by Phil Arnot | Elvira Monroe

GUIDEBOOK
1998
PAPER
256 PAGES

A compact introduction to Point Reyes National Seashore, 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

by 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. (USW146, $30.00)

Eyewitness Guide San Francisco and Northern California

by Eyewitness Guides

GUIDEBOOK
2011
PAPER
336 PAGES

Handsome, convenient and up-to-date, this is the guide to carry. With excellent maps. (USW147, $25.00)

Falcon Guide, Hiking the Sierra Nevada

by 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

by William Eschmeyer | Earl Herald | Howard Hammann | Roger Tory Peterson

FIELD GUIDE
1999
PAPER
336 PAGES

An illustrated field guide to the fish found in Pacific coast waters. (FG45, $20.00)

A Field Guide to Western Birds

by 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

by Jade Snow Wong

BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
1990
PAPER
246 PAGES

First published in 1945, Jade Snow Wong's memoir is a simply told, moving story of family life in pre-WWII San Francisco Chinatown. (SFO08, $14.95)

The French Laundry Cookbook

by Thomas Keller

FOOD
2000
HARD COVER
325 PAGES

Practical? No, but this cookbook from Napa's finest restaurant is quite a beauty. This lavish volume collects 150 original recipes from Keller's acclaimed Napa Valley restaurant. (CAL76, $50.00)

Frommer's Napa & Sonoma Day by Day

by 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

by 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

by John Boessenecker

HISTORY
2000
PAPER
384 PAGES

A history of the California Gold Rush, as seen through the rampant criminal acts that characterized it (USW189, $21.95)

The Grapes of Wrath

by John Steinbeck

LITERATURE
1992
PAPER
612 PAGES

Steibeck's epic, Pulitzer Prize-winning tale of the Joad family and their journey from Oklahoma to California in search of a new life, wonderfully detailed in it portrait of rural life in the 1930s and a classic novel of the road. John Ford made it into a movie. (USW151, $16.00)

The Great Garlic Book, A Guide With Recipes

by 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

by 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

by Kathleen Hill | Gerald Hill

GUIDEBOOK
2005
PAPER
352 PAGES

A homegrown guide to the Sonoma Valley, 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

by 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

by Karen, Clare and June Brown

GUIDEBOOK
2010
PAPER
248 PAGES

A guide to lodging of character and itineraries. (CAL61, $19.95)

Kingbird Highway, The Story of a Natural Obsession That Got a Little Out of Hand

by 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. (BRD27, $14.95)

Life in a California Mission

by Jean Francois de la Perouse | Malcolm Margolin

CULTURAL PORTRAIT
1989
PAPER
112 PAGES

A remarkable essay about the natural life and native customs of eighteenth-century California, written by a French explorer while his ships lay at anchor in Monterey Bay. (USW366, $10.95)

The Literature of California, Vol. 1

by Jack Hicks | Al Young | James D. Houston | Maxine Hong Kingston

ANTHOLOGY
2000
PAPER
653 PAGES

A best-of anthology of California writing, pre-1945. (CAL102, $29.95)

Mac's Field Guide to Northern California Wildflowers

by Craig MacGowan

FIELD GUIDE
2000
PLASTIC CARD
2 PAGES

This double-sided, laminated card features color drawings of the wildflowers commonly found in the northern California region. (CAL05, $4.95)

The Maltese Falcon

by 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. (CAL06, $14.00)

Mammals of North America

by Roland W. Kays | Don E. Wilson

FIELD GUIDE
2009
PAPER
248 PAGES

Fully revised, this second edition covers 462 mammals found throughout the United States and Canada. With 112 color plates, range maps and concise descriptive information. (NAM11, $19.95)

Marine Mammals of the Eastern North Pacific

by Sea Grant Alaska | Pieter Folkens

FIELD GUIDE
2010
PLASTIC CARD
8 PAGES

This 8-panel waterproof card illustrates Alaska's whales, dolphins, sea otters and seals. (ALA143, $10.00)

Moon Handbook Coastal California

by Kim Weir

GUIDEBOOK
2009
PAPER
550 PAGES

A practical guide to the Californian coast by veteran Moon Handbook writer Kim Weir, good features information on food, accommodations and attractions. (CAL189, $19.95)

Mustards Grill Napa Valley Cookbook

by Cindy Pawlcyn | Brigid Callinan | Laurie Smith

FOOD
2001
PAPER
276 PAGES

A collection of 150 recipes from the beloved Napa eatery Mustards Grill. (CAL138, $39.99)

Napa Valley Style

by Kathryn Masson | Steven Brooke

ART & ARCHITECTURE
2003
HARD COVER
208 PAGES

A photographic journey through the Napa Valley. (CAL136, $50.00)

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees (Western Region)

by Elbert L. Little | Angelo Lomeo

FIELD GUIDE
1980
PAPER
862 PAGES

This volume packs lots of photographs to aid in identifying the wide array of rare, locally abundant, and widespread trees. (USW225, $19.95)

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America

by Jon Dunn

FIELD GUIDE
2011
PAPER
576 PAGES

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)

National Trust Guide San Francisco

by 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. (SFO06, $24.95)

Native Universe, Voices of Indian America

by Clifford E. Trafzer

ANTHOLOGY
2008
PAPER
320 PAGES

This sumptuously illustrated cultural history, written exclusively by Native Americans, is published in celebration of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. (USA95, $22.00)

The Natural History of Big Sur

by 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

by Allan A. Schoenherr | C. Robert Feldmeth | Michael J. Emerson | David Mooney

NATURAL HISTORY
2003
PAPER
502 PAGES

A survey of the ecology, geology and human history of California's coastal islands. (CAL111, $55.00)

A Natural History of Western Trees

by Donald Culross Peattie

FIELD GUIDE
1991
PAPER
751 PAGES

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, and the original wood engravings of the 1950 classic are also included. (USW191, $21.00)

The New Encyclopedia of the American West

by Howard R. Lamar

REFERENCE
1998
HARD COVER
1320 PAGES

A massive -- and entertaining -- reference to the West. (USW416, $85.00)

Northern California and Southern Oregon Coast Map

by Global Graphics

MAP

A recreational map of the coastal regions of Oregon and northern California at a scale of 1:500,000. (USW459, $4.95)

Nothing Like it in the World, The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad, 1863-1869

by Stephen Ambrose

HISTORY
2000
PAPER
416 PAGES

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. An admiring, enthusiastic account. (USW224, $18.00)

Oaks of California

by Bruce Pavlik | Pamela Muick | Sharon Johnson

NATURAL HISTORY
1993
PAPER
184 PAGES

A natural history of the oak in California. (CAL63, $22.95)

On the Road

by Jack Kerouac

LITERATURE
2008
PAPER
416 PAGES

The original, unedited, rougher, wilder and more provocative 50th anniversary edition of the famed Beat poet's landmark work. (USA16, $17.00)

Our National Parks

by 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. (USW272, $26.95)

The Oxford Companion to Wine

by Tom Jaine | Jancis Robinson

REFERENCE
2006
HARD COVER
848 PAGES

Over 3,000 detailed entries make this wine guide 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

by 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. (MED21, $35.95)

Point Reyes National Seashore

by Tom Harrison Maps

MAP

A colorful, topographic map of Point Reyes National Seashore, at a scale of 1:48,000. (CAL58, $9.95)

The Portable Beat Reader

by Ann Charters

ANTHOLOGY
2003
PAPER
645 PAGES

An anthology of poetry and prose from the Beat generation, including excerpts from Kerouac's "On the Road" and Ginsberg's "Howl" as well as works by Herbert Huncke, Bob Dylan, and others. (GEN130, $20.00)

The Presidio, From Army Post to National Park

by Lisa M. Benton

HISTORY
1998
HARD COVER
277 PAGES

The story of the Presidio and its transformation from military post to national park. (CAL54, $29.95)

Quiet Odyssey, A Pioneer Korean Woman in America

by Mary Paik Lee | Sucheng Chan

BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
1990
PAPER

Mary Paik Lee was an authentic pioneer -- one of the first Korean-Americans and a crusader for civil rights. (USW397, $18.95)

Remember D-Day, Both Sides Tell Their Stories

by 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 and plenty of historical information. (USA96, $17.95)

Return to Wild America, A Yearlong Search for the Continent's Natural Soul

by Scott Weidensaul

NATURAL HISTORY
2006
PAPER
416 PAGES

An eye-opening trek in the footsteps of conservation pioneers Roger Tory Peterson and James Fisher, whose 1953 journey across America resulted in the classic Wild America. (USA123, $16.00)

Roadside Geology, Northern and Central California

by David D. Alt | Donald Hyndman

GUIDEBOOK
2003
PAPER
369 PAGES

Designed for the roadside traveler, this book explains in detail the geologic history of California as seen through the car window � a great introduction to basic geomorphology and how the dramatic landscapes were formed. (USW188, $20.00)

San Francisco Map

by Borch Maps

2006
MAP

A laminated, folded map of the city center of San Francisco at a nice scale of 1:13,000. (CAL80, $8.95)

Seashore Life of the Northern Pacific Coast, An Illustrated Guide to Northern California, Oregon, Washington & British Columb

by Eugene Kozloff

FIELD GUIDE
1983
PAPER
370 PAGES

A guide and handbook to nearshore marine life from British Columbia to San Mateo, California. (PNW60, $29.95)

Sequoia/King's Canyon Map

by Trails Illustrated

MAP

A topographic map of Sequoia National Park and King's Canyon at a scale of 1:112,000. (CAL72, $11.95)

Slouching Towards Bethlehem

by Joan Didion

LITERATURE
2008
PAPER
238 PAGES

A classic collection of essays on the 60s cultural climate, first published in 1968. In the acclaimed title essay, Didion vividly describes the landscape, mood and culture of 60s San Francisco. (SFO11, $15.00)

Song for the Blue Ocean, Encounters Along the World's Coasts and Beneath the Seas

by 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

by Sonoma County Grape Growers Associa

1998
MAP

A colorful map of the Sonoma Valley, at a scale of 1:64,000. (CAL85, $12.50)

Stairway Walks in San Francisco

by Adah Bakalinsky

GUIDEBOOK
2010
PAPER
136 PAGES

Who needs Mt. Everest when one can climb a hill in San Francisco? 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

by 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 draws on an impressive range of archival material in reconstructing this classic account. (NAM20, $24.95)

Tales of the City

by Armistead Maupin

LITERATURE
1989
PAPER
384 PAGES

The first in the "Tales of the City" series, this best-selling novel chronicles the lives of the residents of one fictitious apartment house in 1970s San Francisco. (SFO05, $14.00)

Terra, Cooking from the Heart of Napa Valley

by Hiro Sone | Lissa Doumani

FOOD
2003
HARD COVER
256 PAGES

A cookbook from Terra, the Napa Valley restaurant. (CAL139, $40.00)

To See Every Bird On Earth: A Father, A Son, And A Lifelong Obsession

by Dan Koeppel

NATURAL HISTORY
2006
PAPER
304 PAGES

In this enormously appealing memoir of a life devoted to birds. Koeppel chronicles his father's growing obsession and accomplishment as an elite birdwatcher, one of a handful of people who have tallied 7,000 species. (BRD28, $14.00)

Tortilla Flat

by John Steinbeck

LITERATURE
1995
PAPER
174 PAGES

First of his Monterey novels, Steinbeck peoples his tales of life in run-down Tortilla Flat with a colorful cast of memorable characters. (USW149, $14.00)

The Tra Vigne Cookbook, Seasons in the California Wine Country

by 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

by Alfred Runte

HISTORY
2011
PAPER
128 PAGES

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

by James O'Reilly | Larry Habegger | Sean O'Reilly

ANTHOLOGY
2002
PAPER
496 PAGES

Experience San Francisco from the inside out with this engaging, insightful and entertaining selection of mostly contemporary eyewitness reports -- a terrific literary profile of a dynamic city. (SFO15, $18.95)

The Verb to Bird, Sightings of an Avid Birder

by 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. (BRD26, $16.95)

Verdi at the Golden Gate, Opera and San Francisco in the Gold Rush Years

by George Whitney Martin | Lotfi Mansouri

MUSIC
1993
HARD COVER
321 PAGES

A musical history of San Francisco in the 19th century. (SFO14, $55.00)

Western Coastal Birds

by Raymond Leung | James Kavanaugh

FIELD GUIDE
2001
PLASTIC CARD

A fold-out, laminated field guide featuring illustrations of almost 150 species (USW390, $5.95)

A Wine Journey Along The Russian River

by Steve Heimoff

FOOD
2005
HARD COVER
296 PAGES

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

by 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. (USW395, $16.95)

The World Atlas of Wine

by Hugh Johnson | Jancis Robinson

FOOD
2007
HARD COVER
352 PAGES

Not just an authoritative guide, this stunning world atlas includes hundreds of photographs and illuminating local and regional maps. (GEN244, $50.00)

Coastal Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest

by Elizabeth Horn

FIELD GUIDE
2003
PAPER
179 PAGES

A handy photo-identification guide to 200 species from British Columbia south to northern California, divided by habitats and plant family. (PNW15, $14.00)

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