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AA Gill is Away

AA Gill is Away


by A. A. Gill

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 307 PAGES

A hilarious collection of tales by the acerbic British columnist and personality. The range is staggering -- included are reports from famine-plagued Sudan, Tokyo, Scotland, Tanzania and the Kalahari, and Los Angeles where he investigates the adult-film (AKA porn) industry. (TVL76, $14.00)

Abbey's Road

Abbey's Road


by Edward Abbey

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 198 PAGES

This anthology of Abbey's travels includes the cantankerous desert rat's entertaining account of exploring the Sierra Madre of Mexico. (DES04, $17.00)

Adventuring in the California Desert

Adventuring in the California Desert


by Lynne Foster

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 496 PAGES

With terrific coverage of the nature, culture, history and hikes of Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Mojave National Preserve, Anza-Borrego and other desert destinations. (CAL73, $18.95)

Ancient Peoples of the American Southwest

Ancient Peoples of the American Southwest


by Stephen Plog | Amy Elizabeth Grey

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

This illustrated introduction provides an in-depth look at the ancient cultures that first inhabited the pueblos and cliff dwellings of the American Southwest. Organized chronologically, it features hundreds of maps, mostly black-and-white photographs and site diagrams. (USW131, $26.95)

Angle of Repose

Angle of Repose


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)

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Map


by Wilderness Press

  • MAP

A detailed recreation map of California's Anza-Borrego State Park. (CAL117, $9.95)

The Archaeology of Ancient Arizona

The Archaeology of Ancient Arizona


by Stephanie Whittlesey | James Jefferson Reid

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 310 PAGES

An archaeological survey of the state. The book follows archaeologists as they trek around the mountains and deserts of Arizona, profiling them as well as describing the knowledge so far unearthed. (SWU36, $19.95)

An Architectural Guidebook to Los Angeles

An Architectural Guidebook to Los Angeles


by David Gebhard | Robert Winter

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 543 PAGES

A newly revised edition of the classic architectural guide. (CAL147, $24.99)

The Architecture of John Lautner


by Alan Hess

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

An illustrated overview of the life and work of John Lautner, apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright and leading mid-20th century architect. (GEN280, $29.95)

Rough Guide Los Angeles and Southern California

Rough Guide Los Angeles and Southern California


by J.D. Dickey

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 463 PAGES

An opinionated, comprehensive travel guide in the British series. (CAL154, $19.99)

The Architecture of R.M. Schindler


by Elizabeth A.T. Smith

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 288 PAGES

A visual survey of the avant-garde California architect's works. (CAL149, $65.00)

Arizona Flipmap


by Universal Map Enterprises

  • MAP

(USW211, $6.99)

Arizona, A Cavalcade of History


by Marhsall Trimble

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

A delightful collection of stories about Arizona's rugged history, both informative and entertaining. (USW274, $15.95)

Art-Sites San Francisco


by Sidra Stich

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2003
  • PAPER

Subtitled "The Indispensable Guide to Contemporary Art-Architecture-Design,” this guide offers practical information and discussions about the best places to see work by local and international talents, including museums, galleries, film centers, architectural sites, parks, gardens and more. (SFO23, $19.95)

art/shop/eat San Francisco

art/shop/eat San Francisco


by Marlene Goldman

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A compact, illustrated guide with excellent local maps. The book includes not only museums, shops and restaurants, but also not-to-be-missed sites and attractions by neighborhood. (SFO18, $13.95)

Artful Players, Artistic Life in Early San Francisco


by Birgitta Hjalmarson

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1999
  • HARD COVER
  • 288 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

Art journalist Hjalmarson offers up this humorous, informative history of bohemian San Francisco in the wake of the Gold Rush, circa 1850-1906. (SFO01, $34.95)

Ask the Dust

Ask the Dust


by John Fante | Charles Bukowski

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 165 PAGES

Fante's oft-forgotten classic novel of Arturo Bandini, trying to make it as a writer in L.A. (CAL14, $13.99)

Barren, Wild and Worthless, Living in the Chihuahuan Desert


by Susan J. Tweit

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 203 PAGES

These seven personal essays celebrate the nature and culture of the Chihuahuan Desert. (USW431, $17.95)

Basin and Range


by John McPhee

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 216 PAGES

McPhee's illuminating account of travels in the company of geologist Kenneth S. Deffeyes along Route 80 from Utah to California. (GEO13, $15.00)

A Beautiful, Cruel Country


by Eva Antonia Wilbur-Cruce

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 318 PAGES

An absorbing memoir of growing up on a ranch along the Arizona/Mexico border in the early 20th-century. (USW325, $22.95)

Compass Guide Arizona

Compass Guide Arizona


by Lawrence Cheek | Carrie Sears Bell | Michael Freeman | Kerrick James

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A personable and well-written overview of Arizona's natural attractions, history, people, arts and architecture. (USW121, $21.95)

The Beauty of Hopi Jewelry


by Theda Bassman

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 64 PAGES

This thin book offers readers a glimpse of beautiful Hopi handiwork. (SWU122, $15.95)

Best Easy Day Hikes Anza-Borrego


by Bill Cunningham | Polly Burke

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES

A compact guide to 20 popular day hikes in the 60,000-acre desert park. (USW337, $9.95)

Best Easy Day Hikes Death Valley

Best Easy Day Hikes Death Valley


by Bill Cunningham

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 102 PAGES

A compact guide to 20 popular day hikes in the 3.3 million-acre national park. (CAL179, $9.95)

Best Easy Day Hikes Joshua Tree

Best Easy Day Hikes Joshua Tree


by Bill Cunningham

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 87 PAGES

A compact guide to 25 popular day hikes in Joshua Tree National Park. (CAL170, $6.95)

The Best of Edward Abbey

The Best of Edward Abbey


by Edward Abbey

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 440 PAGES

The garrulous Abbey compiled this wide-ranging guide to his essays and stories, including generous selections from Desert Solitaire, The Monkey Wrench Gang, Down the River and Confessions of a Barbarian. His good friend and editor Doug Peacock augments the original 1984 selection with an essay of the Sea of Cortez, chapter from an unpublished novel The Fool's Progress, a few poems and a chapter from Hayduke Lives!, the hilarious sequel to The Monkey Wrench Gang. (GEN336, $16.95)

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

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

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 Sleep

The Big Sleep


by Raymond Chandler

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 231 PAGES

The classic crime novel from the master of the genre. Here is a journey into the dark underworld of 1930's Los Angeles. (CAL17, $14.00)

Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch


by Henry Miller

  • LITERATURE
  • 1978
  • PAPER

A loving, observant tribute to Big Sur, Miller's home for 15 years. As with many of his works, this is more a collection of reflections, anecdotes and character portraits than a straightforward narrative, and it's just as evocative and thought-provoking as anything he has written. First published in 1957. (CAL143, $16.95)

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

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 by Ear: Western North America


by Richard Walton

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1999
  • CASETTE TAPE

Helps serious birders master one of the most useful and difficult field skills - the ability to recognize birds by their songs and calls. (USW444, $30.00)

Birding in the American West

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

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)

The Blessing Way

The Blessing Way


by Tony Hillerman

  • MYSTERY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

Hillerman's first mystery in the popular series introduces Detective Joe Leaphorn of the Navajo Tribal Police, as well as Hillerman's now-trademark attention to Southwestern peoples' cultures and histories. (SWU94, $9.99)

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)

Book of the Hopi

Book of the Hopi


by Oswald White Bear Fredericks | Frank Waters

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1977
  • PAPER
  • 345 PAGES

Thirty Hopi elders share their legends, ceremonies, history and language. (SWU145, $16.00)

The Border Trilogy: All the Pretty Horses, the Crossing, Cities of the Plain

The Border Trilogy: All the Pretty Horses, the Crossing, Cities of the Plain


by Cormac McCarthy

  • LITERATURE
  • 1999
  • HARD COVER
  • 1017 PAGES

McCarthy's trio of novels chronicle the coming of age in the desert country of the American Southwest. (SWU200, $36.00)

Bret Harte's Gold Rush, Outcasts of Poker Flat, The Luck of Roaring Camp, Tennessee's Partner and Other Favorites

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)

Building the Getty


by Richard Meier

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 204 PAGES

An account of the construction of the Getty Center, written by it's architect. (CAL21, $32.95)

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 Fault, Searching for the Spirit of a State Along the San Andreas


by Thurston Clarke

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 417 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A good natured portrait of the Golden State. (CAL33, $12.95)

California, America's High-stakes Experiment


by Peter Schrag

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 328 PAGES

Schrag analyzes the drastic political ups and downs California has faced over the past decades, including issues such as immigration and globalization. (CAL201, $24.95)

Cannery Row

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)

Canyon

Canyon


by Michael Ghiglieri

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 311 PAGES

Down the river from Lee's Ferry to Diamond Creek in the company of an experienced guide and ecologist. Ghiglieri mixes a travel account with high adventure, drama and a good deal of information on the history, geology and ecology of the Colorado. (SWU75, $19.95)

Canyon Country Parklands, Treasure of the Great Plateau

Canyon Country Parklands, Treasure of the Great Plateau


by Scott Thybony

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 200 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

An overview of the national parks of the Colorado Plateau, presented in National Geographic style with dozens of spectacular color photographs and a 16-page section summarizing the region's plants and wildlife. (USW261, $15.00)

Chasing Monarchs, A Migration with the Butterflies of Passage

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)

Chiricahua Mountains, Bridging the Borders of Wildness

Chiricahua Mountains, Bridging the Borders of Wildness


by Ken Lamberton | Jeff Garton

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 86 PAGES

A personal, comprehensive guide to the human and natural history of the Chiricahua mountains. (SWU148, $13.95)

City of Nets: A Portrait of Hollywood in the 1940s


by Otto Friedrich

  • HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 496 PAGES

An engaging social history of Hollywood during the decline of the studio system. (CAL29, $29.95)

City of Quartz, Excavating the Future of Los Angeles


by Mike Davis

  • HISTORY
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 480 PAGES

A grim portrait of racial, economic and social struggle in Los Angeles. (CAL146, $15.95)

Coastal Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest

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)

Compass Guide California Wine Country

Compass Guide California Wine Country


by John Doerper

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 307 PAGES

Covering wineries both small and large, this comprehensive guide to the Napa and Sonoma Valleys includes excellent maps, color photographs and informative essays. (USW171, $21.99)

Compass Guide Coastal California

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)

The Complete Guidebook to Yosemite National Park

The Complete Guidebook to Yosemite National Park


by Steven P. Medley

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 120 PAGES

Published by by the Yosemite Association, this slim guide includes practical information on activities, hiking trails, wildlife and history. (CAL51, $12.95)

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)

The Control of Nature

The Control of Nature


by John McPhee

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1989
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

A bestseller in the classic McPhee tradition, this book explores our generally feeble attempts to combat all-powerful nature, including efforts by Icelanders to control the flow of a volcano. (NAT01, $16.00)

Cowgirls: Women of the American West

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)

Crabgrass Frontier, the Suburbanization of the United States


by Kenneth T. Jackson

  • HISTORY
  • 1987
  • PAPER
  • 472 PAGES

An historical account of the rise of the American suburb. (USA15, $19.95)

Crossing Paths, Uncommon Encounters with Animals in the Wild


by Craig Childs

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

Adventurer and naturalists Craig Childs vividly describes 23 meetings with the animals of the American desert, from camel to rainbow trout. (SWU170, $14.95)

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)

Crossings, Photographs from the U.S.- Mexico Border


by Tom Miller | Alex Webb

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 144 PAGES

With gritty, evocative photographs by Alex Webb and illuminating commentary by colleague Tom Miller. (SWU179, $50.00)

The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze, And Other Stories


by William Saroyan

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 270 PAGES

A group of short stories about immigrants in America. (USW210, $14.95)

Daughter of Fortune, A Novel


by Isabel Allende

  • LITERATURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

In this absorbing historical novel a young woman follows her lover from Valparaiso (then a British colony) to California at the height of the gold rush. (CHI63, $14.00)

Day Hikes Around Santa Barbara: 82 Great Hikes


by Robert B. Stone

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 184 PAGES

A slim guide to hiking in the Santa Barbara area. (CAL112, $14.95)

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)

Death Valley and the Amargosa, Land of Illusion


by Richard E. Lingenfelter

  • HISTORY
  • 1988
  • PAPER
  • 662 PAGES

An exhaustive history of Death Valley and the Amargosa River, filled with illustrations, maps and documents. (CAL10, $36.95)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park


by Fred Hirschmann | Randi Hirschmann | Mark Schlenz

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES

One hundred and six color photographs of Death Valley by landscape photographers Fred and Randi Hirschmann. It's a good overview of the park, especially recommended for travelers with a camera. (CAL13, $19.95)

The Desert Cries, A Season of Flash Floods in a Dry Land


by Craig Childs

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 140 PAGES

Naturalist and adventurer Craig Childs's impressionistic account of five flash floods which killed 22 people in Arizona in 1997. (SWU172, $14.95)

The Desert Smells Like Rain, A Naturalist in O'odham Country

The Desert Smells Like Rain, A Naturalist in O'odham Country


by Gary Paul Nabhan

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 148 PAGES

A compassionate portrait and natural history of the Papago Indians of Arizona's Sonoran desert. (USW275, $17.95)

Desert Survival Skills


by David Alloway

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

A friendly, humorous guide to short-term and long-term survival in the desert. (DES06, $26.95)

Desert Survivor, An Adventurer's Guide to Exploring the Great American Desert


by John Annerino

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

A practical guide to 53 parks of the desert Southwest. (USW372, $15.95)

Desert, The Mojave and Death Valley


by Jack Dykinga | Janice Emily Bowers

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1999
  • HARD COVER
  • 143 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A photographic portrait of the Mojave Desert. (USW248, $49.50)

The Deserts of the Southwest, A Sierra Club Naturalist's Guide

The Deserts of the Southwest, A Sierra Club Naturalist's Guide


by Peggy Larson

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 282 PAGES

A favorite back in a new edition, Peggy Larson's indispensable guide to the ecology of the desert Southwest (Mojave, Chihuahua, Great Basin and Sonora) is also an excellent reference for travelers to Baja. Small enough to take along and with line drawings throughout. (DES01, $18.95)

Discovering the Desert, Legacy of the Carnegie Desert Botanical Laboratory


by William McGinnies

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1982
  • PAPER
  • 276 PAGES

A history of Sonoran desert research, this book is an engaging survey of the geography, ecology and climate of desert life in the American Southwest. (USW103, $21.95)

Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance and the Rise of Independent Film


by Peter Biskind

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 560 PAGES

Biskind's follow-up to "Easy Riders, Raging Bull" delivers an astute account of how film powerhouses Miramax and Sundance nurtured and then transformed independent filmmaking, changing the face of Hollywood. (FLM14, $17.00)

Down the River

Down the River


by Edward Abbey

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 242 PAGES

A collection of essays, including Abbey's experiences in and around the Colorado River. (SWU73, $17.00)

Down to a Soundless Sea


by Thomas Steinbeck

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Son of John, Thomas Steinbeck mines the same terrain as his father, writing stories set in the Monterey Peninsula of the early 20th-century. (CAL144, $13.95)

Downcanyon, A Naturalist Explores the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon

Downcanyon, A Naturalist Explores the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon


by Ann Zwinger

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

A vivid overview of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River, from Mile 0 at Lees Ferry to Mile 278 at Grand Wash Fault. Zwinger interweaves geology, plants, animals and human history in her account. (USW11, $19.95)

The Dream Endures, California Enters the 1940s


by Kevin Starr

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 496 PAGES

The fifth book in a series, this work is a close look at California culture in the 1930s. (CAL151, $27.95)

East of Eden

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)

Eastern Caribbean Cruise Tour Guide

Eastern Caribbean Cruise Tour Guide


by Coastal Cruise Tour Guides

  • 2000
  • MAP

A handy guide and booklet that unfolds to a six-foot-long full color map. It features historical background, visitor attractions and maps of all the islands from Puerto Rico to Trinidad. (CRB135, $15.95)

Easy Riders, Raging Bulls, How the Sex-Drugs-and-Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood


by Peter Biskind

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 506 PAGES

A salacious, gossipy and utterly readable account of the rise and fall of the "New American Cinema." (FLM06, $18.00)

Ecology of Fear: Los Angeles and the Imagination of Disaster

Ecology of Fear: Los Angeles and the Imagination of Disaster


by Mike Davis

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 484 PAGES

A wild look at the multitude of environmental dangers that threaten Los Angeles. Davis details the possibilities and realities of floods, fires and earthquakes -- as well as the occasional attack from a swarm of killer bees. (CAL18, $15.95)

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

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)

The Explorer's Guide to Death Valley National Park

The Explorer's Guide to Death Valley National Park


by T. Scott Bryan | Betty Tucker-Bryan

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 496 PAGES

A practical guide to Death Valley and a survey of the park's human and natural history. (CAL67, $23.95)

Exploring Point Reyes: A Guide to Point Reyes National Seashore

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 Arizona & the Grand Canyon

Eyewitness Guide Arizona & the Grand Canyon


by Eyewitness Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 175 PAGES

A comprehensive guide to Arizona, complete with over 500 photographs, illustrations and maps, as well as plenty of travel information. (SWU173, $20.00)

Eyewitness Guide San Francisco and Northern California

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 California's Desert Parks


by Bill Cunningham | Polly Burke

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

A practical guide to hiking in the deserts of Southern California. (CAL74, $19.95)

Falcon Guide, Hiking Grand Canyon National Park


by Ron Adkison

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 262 PAGES

A practical hiking guide to Grand Canyon National Park. (SWU102, $14.95)

Falcon Guide, Hiking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Falcon Guide, Hiking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks


by Laurel Scheidt

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 296 PAGES

A practical hiking guide to Sequoia and Kings Canyon. (CAL123, $16.95)

Falcon Guide, Hiking the Sierra Nevada

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)

Falcon Guide, Hiking Yosemite National Park

Falcon Guide, Hiking Yosemite National Park


by Suzanne Swedo

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 230 PAGES

In addition to useful trail descriptions, maps and safety techniques, this practical hiking guide to Yosemite National Park gives an overview of the area's natural history, and advice on navigating the area's beautiful scenery. (CAL41, $14.95)

Farewell to Manzanar

Farewell to Manzanar


by Jeanne W. Houston | James D. Houston

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1981
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

The best-selling memoir of life in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. (CAL93, $6.99)

A Field Guide to Pacific Coast Fishes

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)

Field Guide to the Grand Canyon

Field Guide to the Grand Canyon


by Pocket Naturalist

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2001
  • PLASTIC CARD

This handy, laminated card features color illustrations of commonly encountered birds, mammals and reptiles of the Grand Canyon and can be easily slipped in your pocket. (USW334, $5.95)

A Field Guide to the Plants of Arizona

A Field Guide to the Plants of Arizona


by Anne Orth Epple | Lewis Epple

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 350 PAGES

A photographic field guide to the flora of Arizona. (SWU60, $24.95)

A Field Guide to Western Birds

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)

A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians

A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians


by Robert Stebbins

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 533 PAGES

The definitive field guide, with a special section on Baja's endemic species. (FG08, $22.00)

Fifth Chinese Daughter

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)

Fishwatcher's Field Guide Baja California, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco

Fishwatcher's Field Guide Baja California, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco


by Idaz Greenberg

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2000
  • PLASTIC CARD

A double-sided, full-color waterproof card. (BJA31, $7.50)

Fodor's Around San Francisco with Kids


by Clark Norton

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES

This illustrated roundup highlights 68 things to do with kids in San Francisco and surroundings. (SFO31, $11.00)

Fodor's Los Angeles' 25 Best

Fodor's Los Angeles' 25 Best


by Fodor's

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES

A shirt-pocket guide to Los Angeles, this slim book includes an excellent map of the center of the city and essential information on its highlights. (USW186, $11.99)

Fodor's San Francisco


by Constance Jones | Paul Eisneberg

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 520 PAGES

A popular, practical guide. (SFO28, $19.99)

Fodor's San Francisco's 25 Best

Fodor's San Francisco's 25 Best


by Fodor's

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2012
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES

A shirt-pocket guide to San Francisco, this slim book includes an excellent map of the center of the city and essential information on its highlights. (USW185, $12.99)

The Fragmented Metropolis: Los Angeles, 1859-1930


by Robert M. Fogelson | Robert Fishman

  • HISTORY
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 362 PAGES

A history of the early urban development of L.A. (CAL28, $26.95)

Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin and Taliesin West


by Kathryn Smith | Judith Bromley

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1997
  • HARD COVER
  • 160 PAGES

A photographic tribute to the two Taliesin estates. (USA50, $39.95)

The Free Speech Movement, Reflections on Berkeley in the 1960's


by Robert Cohen | Reginald E. Zelnik

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 672 PAGES

A compilation of essays by diverse contributors on the 1964 Free Speech Movement at Berkeley. Combining analysis, memoir and schoalrship, the book includes many points of view from students, clergy, faculty, administration and others who were present. (CAL185, $28.95)

The French Laundry Cookbook

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 American Southwest


by Frommer's

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 640 PAGES

A practical travel guide in the popular series featuring excellent annotated listings of what to do and where to eat and sleep. (SWU183, $22.99)

Frommer's Arizona


by Karl Samson

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 480 PAGES

A practical guide in the popular series, strong on where to eat, sleep and shop. (SWU223, $19.99)

Frommer's Memorable Walks in San Francisco


by Arthur Frommer

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 180 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

This useful guidebook maps out 12 comprehensive walking routes through the most interesting and historically important neighborhoods of San Francisco. (CAL08, $12.99)

Frommer's Napa & Sonoma Day by Day


by Avital Binshtock

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 228 PAGES

A brief guide to the Wine Country, ideal for a short visit, featuring tips on wine tasting and a section of recommendations for best of everything from food, hotels and neighrborhoods to physically active tours and favorite moments. (CAL205, $13.99)

Frommer's San Francisco


by Erika Lenkert

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 340 PAGES

A practical guide in the popular series, revised annually. With a foldout map. (SFO19, $16.99)

The Gangster We Are All Looking for


by Thi Diem Thuy Le

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 176 PAGES

The story of a Vietnamese refugee family's harrowing experiences as impoverished immigrants in San Diego. (CAL175, $14.95)

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)

Gathering the Desert


by Gary Paul Nabhan

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1985
  • PAPER
  • 209 PAGES

An ecologist with a particular interest in the origins of foodstuffs, Nabhan interweaves ethnography, biochemistry, natural history and journalism in this well-written account of desert cultures and botany in the American Southwest. (USW120, $22.95)

Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley

Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley


by Robert P. Sharp | Allen F. Glazner

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 329 PAGES

An introduction to the geological features of Southeastern California. (CAL12, $18.00)

Geronimo, His Own Story

Geronimo, His Own Story


by Stephen Melvil Barrett

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 190 PAGES

The autobiography of famous Apache warrior Geronimo. (USW326, $15.00)

Getting Over the Color Green


by Scott Slovic

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

An anthology and tribute to the American desert. (SWU62, $19.95)

The Getty Center: Richard Meier & Partners


by Richard Meier | Michael Brawn

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 120 PAGES

A photographic tour of the Getty Center. (CAL25, $29.95)

Glaciers of California


by Bill Guyton

  • SCIENCE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 223 PAGES

A primer on glaciers and glaciation in California. Geologist Bill Guyton explains how glaciers form and work, and the history of California's glaciers and mountain ranges, including the Sierra Nevada. (CAL44, $21.95)

Glen Canyon/Capitol Reef Map


by Trails Illustrated

  • MAP

A detailed topographic map of Glen Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks. (SWU57, $11.95)

Going Back to Bisbee

Going Back to Bisbee


by Richard Shelton

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 329 PAGES

Poet Richard Shelton's meditations on the history, landscape and wildlife of Bisbee, Arizona. Elegantly written, this narrative of a day trip from Shelton's Tucson home to the old mining town is an excellent introduction to the region's human and natural history. (USW324, $17.95)

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 Golden West, Hollywood Stories


by Daniel Fuchs

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

This marvelous collection of stories and essays from Sunny California, many originally appearing in The New Yorker and Commentary, capture the spirit (and personalities) of Hollywood in the heyday of the studio era. (CAL188, $16.95)

Grand Canyon Country, Its Majesty and Lore

Grand Canyon Country, Its Majesty and Lore


by Seymour L. Fishbein | Kenneth Brower

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 200 PAGES

An overview of the Grand Canyon presented in the style of National Geographic, featuring spectacular color photographs, maps and good travel information. (SWU13, $16.00)

The Grand Canyon Handbook, An Insider's Guide to the Park

The Grand Canyon Handbook, An Insider's Guide to the Park


by Susan Frank | Phil Frank

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 232 PAGES

A charming guidebook to the Grand Canyon as presented by Ranger Jack, featuring illustrations by cartoonist Phil Frank. (SWU161, $14.95)

Grand Canyon National Park Destination Map

Grand Canyon National Park Destination Map


by National Geographic

  • MAP

A fold-up map of the Grand Canyon, shown at a scale of 1:70,000. (SWU01, $14.95)

Grand Canyon, A Century of Change


by Robert H. Webb

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 290 PAGES

A visual document of change along the river since the the 1889-1890 Stanton Expedition. (SWU72, $32.95)

Grand Canyon, A Visitor's Companion

Grand Canyon, A Visitor's Companion


by George Wuerthner

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 264 PAGES

A handbook and guide to the geology, ecology and wildlife of the Grand Canyon, featuring 60 color photographs and 260 color drawings. (SWU197, $19.95)

Grand Canyon, Little Things in a Big Place


by Ann Zwinger | Michael Collier

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 104 PAGES

In a first-person narrative accompanied by black and white photographs, Zwinger takes an intimate look at the small, often missed, plants and creatures of the Grand Canyon. (USW467, $14.95)

Grand Canyon, The Complete Guide

Grand Canyon, The Complete Guide


by James Kaiser

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 332 PAGES

A full-color guide on where to go, what to do, and how to get the most out of your adventures. (SWU190, $22.95)

Grand Canyon: North Rim the Story Behind the Scenery

Grand Canyon: North Rim the Story Behind the Scenery


by Connie Rudd

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES

An illustrated overview of the natural features and wildlife of the north rim of the Grand Canyon, presented in an oversize booklet. (USW98, $11.95)

Grand Canyon: Window of Time


by Stewart Aitchison

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 64 PAGES

A brief environmental history of the Grand Canyon, complemented excellent color photographs. (SWU218, $9.95)

The Grapes of Wrath

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 Earthquake and Firestorms of 1906, How San Francisco Nearly Destroyed Itself


by Philip Fradkin

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 448 PAGES

In this well-researched history, Fradkin controversially argues that much of the destruction caused by the April 1906 San Francisco earthquake could have been avoided if the city had been better prepared. (SFO32, $18.95)

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)

Guide Map to Lake Powell and Glen Canyon

Guide Map to Lake Powell and Glen Canyon


by North Star Maps

  • MAP

A colorful, folded map of the region at a scale of 1:270,000. (SWU188, $7.95)

A Guide to Marine Invertebrates, Alaska to Baja California


by 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. (BJA40, $29.95)

A Guide to Tucson Architecture


by Anne M. Nequette | R. Brooks Jeffery

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 340 PAGES

An illustrated guide to the architecture of Tucson. (SWU107, $24.95)

Hearst Castle, The Biography of a Country House


by Victoria Kastner | Victoria Garagliano | George Plimpton

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 240 PAGES

An illustrated history of newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst's estate at San Simeon. (CAL56, $50.00)

The Hidden Canyon, A River Journey

The Hidden Canyon, A River Journey


by John Blaustein | Edward Abbey | Martin Litton

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 143 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A celebrated collection of photographs and accompanying journals from an 18-day trip down the Colorado River by Edward Abbey himself. (SWU69, $19.95)

Highway 99, A Literary Journey Through California's Great Central Valley


by Stan Yogi

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 448 PAGES

An excellent anthology of literature about the vast swathe of California that lies between San Francisco and L.A, including contemporary pieces, along with the writing of John Muir, John Steinbeck and William Saroyan. (CAL92, $18.95)

Hiking Death Valley

Hiking Death Valley


by Michel Digonnet

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 542 PAGES

A comprehensive guide to hiking in Death Valley, written by a veteran traveler and adventurer in the region. (CAL68, $19.95)

Hiking the Grand Canyon

Hiking the Grand Canyon


by John Annerino

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 344 PAGES

The third edition of Annerino's informative guide to the canyon with information on what to expect, an overview of the native and natural history of the area, suggested routes and trail descriptions. (SWU210, $16.95)

Hill Guide Santa Barbara & the Central Coast


by Kathleen Hill | Gerald Hill

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 300 PAGES

A homegrown guide to Santa Barbara and surroundings from two longtime residents of California, both practical and personal in its delivery of travel information and regional background. (CAL115, $14.95)

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)

Historic Scottsdale, A Life from the Land


by Joan Fudala

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 192 PAGES

An oversize photo history of Scottsdale, Arizona. (SWU109, $49.95)

Hopi Kachina Dolls, With a Key to Their Identification


by Harold S. Colton

  • REFERENCE
  • 1979
  • PAPER
  • 150 PAGES

Over 250 figures are presented in this kachina collector's reference. (SWU124, $19.95)

The Hours


by Michael Cunningham

  • LITERATURE
  • 1999
  • HARD COVER
  • 230 PAGES

A marvelous book -- deep, dark and full of hope, signed by the author. (NYC72, $23.00)

The Hummingbird's Daughter, A Novel

The Hummingbird's Daughter, A Novel


by Alberto Urrea

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER

Urrea bases his award-winning novel on the life of Teresita, the Saint of Cabora, born on a ranch in 1878 on the Arizona-Mexico border (she's also his great aunt). (SWU220, $14.99)

In Search of a Living Architecture


by Albert Frey

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES

Renowned modernist architect Albert Frey discusses his design philosophies. (GEN278, $55.00)

Indians of the American Southwest


by Steven Walker

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1994
  • HARD COVER
  • 63 PAGES

An excellent overview of the Indians of the Southwest, including the Anasazi, Hohokam and Sinagua. (SWU10, $8.95)

Insider's Guide to San Diego

Insider's Guide to San Diego


by Eva Shaw

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 396 PAGES

A practical guide to travel in San Diego. (CAL91, $18.95)

Insiders' Guide to Phoenix


by Lori Rohlk Pfeiffer | Paul Morris | Mary Paganelli | Sean McLachlan

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

A comprehensive practical guide to the region, now in its 3rd edition. (SWU153, $16.95)

Insight City Guide Los Angeles

Insight City Guide Los Angeles


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 302 PAGES

A colorful guide to L.A. (CAL19, $16.95)

Insight Guide U.S. National Parks West

Insight Guide U.S. National Parks West


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 413 PAGES

This superb guide offers a thoroughly illustrated, informative overview of the national parks of the western United States, including Arches, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Zion, the Grand Canyon and the Petrified Forest. (USW181, $24.99)

Introduction to Grand Canyon Geology

Introduction to Grand Canyon Geology


by L. Greer Price

  • SCIENCE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 64 PAGES

A slim guide to the geology of the Grand Canyon. (SWU45, $9.95)

Inventing the Dream, California Through the Progressive Era


by Kevin Starr

  • HISTORY
  • 1986
  • PAPER
  • 391 PAGES

The second book in a series, this volume examines California at the turn of the century. (CAL152, $34.99)

Iron, Erecting the Walt Disney Concert Hall


by Gil Garcetti | Frank O. Gehry

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 144 PAGES

A photographic survey chronicling the construction of the monumental structure. (CAL148, $39.95)

The J. Paul Getty Museum and Its Collections: A Museum for the New Century


by John Walsh | Deborah Ann Gribbon

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

A well-illustrated overview of the J. Paul Getty Museum, it's history and varied collection of art, written by the museum's director and chief curator. With a chapter on J. Paul Getty's life. (CAL26, $40.00)

Joshua Tree National Park Map


by Trails Illustrated

  • MAP

A hiker's map, printed on tear-resistant, waterproof paper. (CAL171, $11.95)

Joshua Tree, The Complete Guide

Joshua Tree, The Complete Guide


by James Kaiser

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER

A full-color informative guide on where to go, what to do, and how to get the most out of hikes and other adventures in Joshua Tree. (CAL206, $19.95)

Karen Brown's California, Exceptional Places to Stay & Itineraries

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

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)

L.A. Confidential

L.A. Confidential


by James Ellroy

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 496 PAGES

James Ellroy's modern noir thriller, a densely plotted yarn in the style of Raymond Chandler. Made into a critically acclaimed film. (CAL35, $14.99)

The Land of Little Rain

The Land of Little Rain


by Mary Austin | Terry Tempest Williams

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 107 PAGES

In this turn-of-the-century desert hymn, Austin -- a writer and naturalist who accompanied her husband to Death Valley in the 1890s -- finds a vibrant ecosystem where her forbears saw wasteland. An illuminating natural history. (CAL66, $13.00)

The Laughing Boy

The Laughing Boy


by Oliver La Farge

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 193 PAGES

An ethnographer and archaeologist, La Farge captures the flavor of the landscapes and ways of life in Northern Arizona in the early 20th century in this Pulitzer Prize-winning short novel. (USW240, $12.95)

Left Handed, Son of Old Man Hat: A Navajo Autobiography


by Left Handed | Walter Dyk

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 379 PAGES

(SWU96, $21.95)

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)

Lonely Planet California


by Andrea Schulte-Peevers

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 760 PAGES

A practical, comprehensive guide in the popular series. (CAL134, $22.99)

Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park

Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park


by Lonely Planet

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER

This comprehensive guide, with a focus on where to go and what to do, includes an overview of the natural history of the area and maps. (SWU174, $19.99)

Lonely Planet San Francisco


by Lonely Planet

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 312 PAGES

A practical guide in the popular series. (CAL135, $18.99)

Lonely Planet Southwest USA

Lonely Planet Southwest USA


by Lonely Planet

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 492 PAGES

A comprehensive, detailed practical guide to traveling in the American Southwest. (SWU99, $24.99)

The Long Valley

The Long Valley


by John Steinbeck

  • LITERATURE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

A classic collection of 13 of Steinbeck's greatest stories, originally published in 1938 set in California's Salinas River Valley. (USA91, $15.00)

Los Angeles A to Z, An Encyclopedia of the City and County


by Leonard Pitt | Dale Pitt

  • REFERENCE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 600 PAGES

A big, handsomely produced reference and guide to the personalities, history and complicated geography of Los Angeles. (CAL20, $39.95)

Los Angeles City Center Map


by Borch Maps

  • MAP

A map of the center of L.A. (CAL37, $8.95)

Los Angeles Map


by Rand McNally Maps

  • MAP

A map of Los Angeles and vicinity at a scale of 1:285,000. (CAL36, $5.99)

The Los Angeles River: Its Life, Death and Possible Rebirth


by Blake Gumprecht

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 380 PAGES

A history of the Los Angeles river and its role in the city in the past and future. (CAL32, $27.00)

Los Angeles, The Architecture of Four Ecologies


by Reyner Banham | Anthony Vidler

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 275 PAGES

An architectural history of Los Angeles. (CAL145, $22.95)

The Love of the Last Tycoon


by Matthew J. Bruccoli | F. Scott Fitzgerald

  • LITERATURE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 169 PAGES

Fitzgerald's unfinished novel, newly restored. (CAL16, $14.00)

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)

Mac's Field Guide to Yosemite National Park: Birds and Mammals


by Craig MacGowan

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2000
  • PLASTIC CARD

This double-sided, laminated card features color drawings of the birds and mammals commonly found in Yosemite National Park. (CAL48, $4.95)

Mac's Pocket Guide Grand Canyon National Park Geology

Mac's Pocket Guide Grand Canyon National Park Geology


by Stewart Aitchison

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2005
  • PAPER

A 12-panel foldup guide to the geology and the geological features of the Grand Canyon with color photographs. (SWU217, $6.95)

Made in the Southwest: A Shopper's Guide to the Region's Best Native American, Hispanic and Western Craft Traditions

Made in the Southwest: A Shopper's Guide to the Region's Best Native American, Hispanic and Western Craft Traditions


by Laura Morelli

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES

A shopper's guide by writer and art historian Laura Morelli to all that is handmade and beautiful in the Southwest's Hispanic, Native American and Western traditions. With a state-by-state guide to artisans and stores and 80 color illustrations. (SWU209, $24.95)

The Maltese Falcon

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

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)

MapEasy's Guidemap to Napa & Sonoma


by MapEasy

  • MAP

A handy, informative road map and guide to wineries. (CAL118, $7.95)

Marine Mammals of the Eastern North Pacific

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)

Mario Botta, Light and Gravity: Architecture 1993-2003


by Gabriele Cappellato

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER

A monograph on the prolific Swiss architect, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (SFO26, $65.00)

Martin Eden


by Jack London

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 496 PAGES

A young seaman struggles to make it as a writer in San Francisco. (SFO16, $13.95)

Masterpieces in the J. Paul Getty Museum: Drawings


by Getty Trust Publications

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES

The greatest drawings in the Getty. (CAL22, $22.50)

Masterpieces in the J. Paul Getty Museum: Paintings


by Getty Trust Publications

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES

The greatest paintings in the Getty. (CAL24, $22.50)

Masterpieces in the J. Paul Getty Museum: Photographs


by Getty Trust Publications

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES

The greatest photos in the Getty. (CAL23, $22.50)

The Measure of Her Powers, An M.F.K. Fisher Reader

The Measure of Her Powers, An M.F.K. Fisher Reader


by M. F. K. Fisher

  • FOOD
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

A fat, judicious selection of M.F.K. Fisher's writings, which spanned a lifetime and chronicled adventures (culinary and otherwise) in France, Switzerland and Italy, on shipboard and in her native California. (CUL01, $21.95)

Mendocino and Other Stories


by Ann Packer

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

These ten memorable slice-of-life stories, which originally appeared in the New Yorker and Ploughshares magazines, are set primarily in northern California and recount the lives of ordinary people in unusual situations. (CAL192, $13.95)

Monterey Bay Map


by AAA Publishing

  • 2002
  • MAP

A road map of Monterey Bay and surroundings in the California Regional Map series by AAA. (CAL184, $4.95)

The Monterey Bay, Big Sur & Gold Coast Wine Country Book


by Christina Waters | Buz Bezore

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 301 PAGES

An excellent, locally produced travel guide mixing history, culture, nature and anecdote with a shipload of up-to-date practical information. (CAL182, $18.95)

Monterey Peninsula Map


by AAA Publishing

  • 2003
  • MAP

A detailed city map of the Monterey Peninsula and surroundings. (CAL183, $4.95)

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)

Moon Handbook Four Corners

Moon Handbook Four Corners


by Julian Smith

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 280 PAGES

A slim, comprehensive guide to the sights and history of Navajo and Hopi Country, Moab and Lake Powell. (SWU189, $17.95)

Moon Handbook Northern California

Moon Handbook Northern California


by Kim Weir

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 560 PAGES

A comprehensive guide to northern California, with a wealth of practical information and coverage of local history, culture and nature. (CAL60, $19.95)

Moon Handbook Tahoe


by Ken Castle

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

A practical guide to Lake Tahoe and surroundings from the reliable Moon Handbooks series. Written by a local expert, it includes information on accommodations, activities and attractions. (CAL97, $17.95)

The Mountains of California

The Mountains of California


by John Muir

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 281 PAGES

The classic account by the pioneering conservationist of Yosemite and lesser-known regions of the Sierra Nevada. Muir's tribute includes his commentary on the glaciers, geology and natural history of the region. (USW368, $13.95)

Nampeyo and Her Pottery


by Barbara Kramer

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

The first full-length biography of the celebrated Hopi potter. (SWU144, $24.95)

National Audubon Society Field Guide to California

National Audubon Society Field Guide to California


by Peter Alden

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 448 PAGES

A compact, easy-to-use guide to 1,000 of California's trees, wildflowers, mammals, insects, birds and other flora and fauna. (CAL07, $19.95)

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

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 Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southwestern States: Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah

National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southwestern States: Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah


by Peter Alden

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 448 PAGES

A compact photographic guide to the wildflowers, trees, mosses, butterflies, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals of the American Southwest. (SWU14, $19.95)

National Geographic Arizona

National Geographic Arizona


by Bill Weir

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

A comprehensive and visual guide to Arizona, in the traditional National Geographic style. (SWU132, $22.95)

National Geographic Field Guide to Birds, Arizona & New Mexico

National Geographic Field Guide to Birds, Arizona & New Mexico


by Jonatha Alderfer

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

A pocket guide to the birds of Arizona and New Mexico, featuring a two-page spread for each species with a clear color photograph, a range map and excellent descriptions of field marks, behavior, habitat and viewing sites. (SWU213, $14.95)

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America

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 the Sonoran Desert

A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert


by Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 650 PAGES

A comprehensive natural history with 35 color illustrations, 25 black and white photographs, and 450 line drawings. (BJA26, $31.95)

A Natural History of Western Trees

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)

A Naturalist's Guide to Canyon Country

A Naturalist's Guide to Canyon Country


by David Williams | Gloria Brown

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 188 PAGES

A compact field guide to the wildlife of the high desert of the Colorado Plateau and the nine national parks of the region. Williams includes an overview of the history, geology and ecology of the high desert along with basic information on identifying common plants and animals. (USW289, $22.95)

Nature Noir, A Park Ranger's Patrol in the Sierra

Nature Noir, A Park Ranger's Patrol in the Sierra


by Jordan Fisher Smith

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 216 PAGES

The memoir of a park ranger on duty in the river canyons of the Sierra Nevada, a region ultimately drowned by the building of a dam. (CAL187, $14.95)

Navajo Weaving, Three Centuries of Change

Navajo Weaving, Three Centuries of Change


by Kate Peck Kent

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 152 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

The classic history of Navajo textiles. (SWU80, $22.95)

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)

The New York Times Traveler's Guide to Art Museum Exhibitions 2005


by Susan Mermelstein

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 500 PAGES

A guide to 350 U.S. museums and their scheduled exhibits for 2005. (NYC32, $17.95)

No Laughing Matter

No Laughing Matter


by Peter Guttridge

  • MYSTERY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 277 PAGES

In this first Nick Madrid book, a naked woman's mysterious fall from atop a Montreal hotel leads Madrid to the streets of Edinburgh and the secrets of Hollywood. (CND256, $13.00)

Northern California and Southern Oregon Coast Map

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

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)

Ordeal by Hunger, The Story of the Donner Party


by George Rippey Stewart

  • HISTORY
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 392 PAGES

The definitive account of the Donner Party. (USW414, $14.95)

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 History of the American West


by Clyde Milner | Carol A. O'Connor | Martha A. Sandweiss

  • HISTORY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 872 PAGES

A collection of wonderfully written essays by 25 contributors on the cultural and environmental history of the American West. With color illustrations and period photographs. (USW02, $29.95)

Pacific State Wildflowers


by Theodore F. Niehaus | Charles Ripper

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

This Peterson field guide covers 1,492 species of wildflowers found from British Columbia to Baja California. (USW192, $19.00)

Palm Springs Modern, Houses in the California Desert


by Adele Cygelman | David Glomb

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1999
  • HARD COVER
  • 191 PAGES

A glamorous, coffee-table tribute to modern architectural treasures of Palm Springs. (CAL128, $50.00)

Palm Springs Oasis


by Greg Lawson

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1989
  • HARD COVER
  • 69 PAGES

A small collection of photographs. (CAL130, $19.95)

Palm Springs Weekend, The Architecture and Design of a Midcentury Oasis


by Alan Hess | Andrew Danish

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 180 PAGES

An attractive and insightful study of the architecture of Palm Springs. (CAL129, $40.00)

Palm Springs/Desert Springs Map


by Rand McNally Maps

  • MAP

A road map of Palm Springs and surrounding communities at a scale of 1:32,000. (CAL133, $5.99)

Palm Springs: The Landscape, the History, the Lore


by Mary Jo Churchwell

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 234 PAGES

A portrait of the desert community of Palm Springs over the last 150 years. (CAL132, $25.00)

Patterns of Culture

Patterns of Culture


by Ruth Benedict | Margaret Mead

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 290 PAGES

This pioneering book compares and contrasts three native cultures. (PNG10, $15.00)

Paul Strand Southwest


by Paul Strand | Rebecca Busselle | Trudy Wilner Stack

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 112 PAGES

With 50 black-and-white photographs, this book showcases Strand's elegant photography against the backdrop of the Southwest. (USW442, $50.00)

Phoenix PopOut Map (with Scottsdale, Tempe and Tucson)


by Map Group Inc.

  • MAP

A handy map of Phoenix with an origami-style fold. (SWU111, $6.95)

Plant Life in the World's Mediterranean Climates

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)

Playback

Playback


by Raymond Chandler

  • LITERATURE
  • 1988
  • PAPER
  • 176 PAGES

Chandler's final novel, set in La Jolla. (CAL177, $14.00)

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)

Point Reyes, The Complete Guide to the National Seashore & Surrounding Area


by Jessica Lage

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 249 PAGES

A helpful guide to Point Reyes, featuring information about hiking and biking, kayaking, horesback riding and other activities. With an overview of the region's natural and cultural history. (CAL200, $19.95)

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)

Postcards from Ed: Dispatches and Salvos from an American Iconoclast

Postcards from Ed: Dispatches and Salvos from an American Iconoclast


by Edward Abbey | David Petersen

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 336 PAGES

Abbey displays his signature wit in this entertaining collection of letters to editors and friends, decrying bureaucracy and the despoiling of his beloved West. (USW484, $16.00)

Preserving Nature in the National Parks, A History


by Richard West Sellars

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

A history of the National Park Service. (USA12, $24.00)

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)

Recreational Map of Arizona

Recreational Map of Arizona


by GTR Mapping

  • 2006
  • MAP

This up-to-date detailed road map, at a scale of 1:790,000, features colorful, shaded relief. (USW271, $7.95)

Red Tiles, Blue Skies: More Tales of Santa Barbara from Adobe Days to Present Days


by Steven Gilbar | Dean Stewart

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 179 PAGES

A historry of the city as told through its literature. (CAL107, $12.95)

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

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)

Revenge of the Saguaro, Offbeat Travels Through America's Southwest

Revenge of the Saguaro, Offbeat Travels Through America's Southwest


by Tom Miller

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

It's back! Tom Miller's digressive, witty and willfully eccentric account of travel and obsession in the American Southwest (originally published as Jack Ruby's Kitchen Sink) captures the spirit of his beloved homeland. (USW327, $14.95)

Rick Joy, Desert Works


by Rick Joy | Steven Holl | Juhani Pallasmaa

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 176 PAGES

A photographic overview of nine buildings designed by Richard Joy in the Sonoran Desert. (GEN251, $40.00)

River and Desert Plants of the Grand Canyon

River and Desert Plants of the Grand Canyon


by Kristin Huisinga | Ann Zwinger

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 263 PAGES

A comprehensive, well-illustrated guide to the ferns, grasses, forbs, shrubs, and trees found below the rim. (SWU222, $22.00)

The River is Mine


by Ardian Gill

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

A novel of John Wesley Poweel and the exploration of the Cororado. (SWU152, $12.95)

Road to Scottsdale


by Albert J. Lieber | Kurt Vonnegut

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 105 PAGES

A short and airy memoir of growing up in Scottsdale, Arizona. (SWU110, $18.95)

Roads in the Sky, The Hopi Indians in a Century of Change


by Richard O. Clemmer

  • HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 404 PAGES

An in-depth look at how the Hopis have coped with an ever-changing, modernizing world. (SWU123, $45.00)

Roadside Geology Arizona

Roadside Geology Arizona


by Halka Chronic

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1986
  • PAPER
  • 321 PAGES

Designed for the roadside traveler, this book explains in detail the geologic history of Arizona as seen through the window. It's a great introduction to basic geomorphology and how the dramatic landscapes were formed. (USW122, $20.00)

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 Diego Architecture from Mission to Modern: A Guide to the Buildings, Planning, People and Spaces That Shape the Region


by Dirk Sutro

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 356 PAGES

A full-color, compact guide to San Diego's architecture. (CAL176, $24.95)

San Francisco Architecture


by Sally Byrne Woodbridge

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2005
  • PAPER

Subtitled, An Illustrated Guide to the Outstanding Buildings, Public Artworks, and Parks in the Bay Area of California. (SFO27, $24.95)

San Francisco Bay Map


by Great Pacific Map Company

  • MAP

A map of the San Francisco Bay area, including Oakland, San Jose, Napa, Sonoma and Point Reyes, at a scale of 1:145,000. (CAL194, $5.95)

San Francisco Map

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)

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art


by Gary Garrels | Richard Barnes

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A nicely illustrated portrait of the building which was built to house modern art; the building's distinctive architectural feature, an abbreviated dome, has often been compared to "a giant lipstick". (SFO10, $24.95)

San Francisco Stories, Great Writers on the City

San Francisco Stories, Great Writers on the City


by John Miller

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 312 PAGES

This well-chosen anthology shows the city as seen by wonderful writers, ranging from London, Wolfe and Kerouac to Ann Lamott and Amy Tan. (CAL168, $14.95)

San Francisco, A Cultural History

San Francisco, A Cultural History


by Mick Sinclair

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

Organized more thematically than chronologically, this easy-to-read introduction to the city and its neighborhoods will appeal both to first time visitors and those who know and love the city. (SFO20, $15.00)

San Jacinto Wilderness Map

San Jacinto Wilderness Map


by Tom Harrison Maps

  • MAP

A map of the San Jacinto wilderness area of southern California. (CAL172, $8.95)

The Santa Barbara County Courthouse


by Patricia Gebhard | Kathryn Masson

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES

An architectural study of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. (CAL116, $16.50)

Santa Barbara Map


by MapLink

  • 2007
  • MAP

A map of Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito and Carpinteria at a scale of 1:16,500. (CAL114, $19.95)

Santa Barbara Style


by Kathryn Masson | James Chen

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 207 PAGES

A photographic tour of Santa Barbara's gardens and architectural treasures. (CAL109, $50.00)

Scats and Tracks of the Desert Southwest

Scats and Tracks of the Desert Southwest


by James Halfpenny | Todd Telander

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

A pocket guide to tracks, scats and signs of the animals of the region. (SWU61, $9.95)

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)

The Secret Knowledge of Water


by Craig Childs

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

Naturalist and adventurer Craig Childs's lyrical travelogue of his journey through Arizona, Utah, the Grand Canyon and Northern Mexico. (SWU169, $14.99)

Sequoia/King's Canyon Map

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)

Shalimar the Clown

Shalimar the Clown


by Salman Rushdie

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 398 PAGES

Rushdie's sprawling novel overflows with allusions, ideas, characters and commentary. As told through the life of Shalimar, it concerns the fate of Kashmir, Hindu and Muslim animosity, adultery and contemporary Los Angeles. (IDA270, $16.00)

A Short History of Wine


by Rod Phillips

  • FOOD
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

An illuminating history of the cultivation, culture and economics of wine and wine production. (GEN300, $15.95)

The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America

The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America


by David Sibley

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 474 PAGES

A compact, geographically specific version of the Sibley Guide with all-new range maps, the same glorious illustrations and expanded, extremely valuable descriptions of each bird. (USW418, $19.95)

Sierra Nevada Natural History


by Tracy I. Storer | Robert L. Usinger | David Lukas

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 560 PAGES

An old-fashioned comprehensive guide to 750 species of mammals, plants, insects, fish, birds and amphibians throughout the Sierra Nevadas. (CAL53, $25.95)

Sierra Nevada, The Naturalist's Companion

Sierra Nevada, The Naturalist's Companion


by Verna Johnston

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 241 PAGES

This portrait of the Sierra Nevada has been a favorite among naturalists since first published in 1970. Recently updated to reflect ecological research, it's a lyrical tour of the wildlife, plants and landscapes. (CAL46, $25.95)

Sierra Nevada/Lake Tahoe Area Map


by AAA Publishing

  • MAP

A road map of Lake Tahoe and surroundings. (CAL98, $4.95)

The Silverado Squatters

The Silverado Squatters


by Robert Louis Stevenson

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 184 PAGES

A classic account of Calistoga and the Napa Valley, where they were already growing wine in 1880. On a rather untraditional honeymoon, Stevenson and his new wife settled for nine months in the bunkhouse of an abandoned silver mine and met numerous local characters, all vividly described in this treasure of a book. (CAL01, $16.95)

Slouching Towards Bethlehem

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)

Somewhere in Time


by Richard Matheson

  • LITERATURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

A supernatural romance set in San Diego's historic Hotel Del Coronado. (CAL127, $14.95)

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

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)

Sonoran Desert Spring

Sonoran Desert Spring


by John Alcock

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 134 PAGES

Alcock, a professor of insect behavior at the University of Arizona, writes of the plants and animals and ecology in this lyrical meditation on the Sonoran desert. (BJA20, $17.95)

Sonoran Desert Summer


by John Alcock

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 187 PAGES

Alcock evokes the plants, animals, ecology and terrain of the Sonoran desert in this extended natural history essay. (BJA21, $17.95)

Soul of Nowhere

Soul of Nowhere


by Craig Childs

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 240 PAGES

Naturalist and adventurer Craig Childs's account of travels in the American desert. (SWU171, $22.95)

Southern California EasyFinder


by Rand McNally Maps

  • MAP

A laminated, fold-up map of Southern California at a scale of 1:1,600,000. (CAL125, $7.95)

Southwestern Desert Birds


by Raymond Leung | James Kavanaugh

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2001
  • PLASTIC CARD

A fold-out, laminated guide to the birds of the desert Southwest, with illustrations of almost 150 species. Kids will enjoy this identification guide, too. (SWU42, $5.95)

Southwestern Desert Life

Southwestern Desert Life


by Raymond Leung | James Kavanaugh

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2000
  • PLASTIC CARD

A pocket-size, fold-out guide to the life of the desert southwest. (SWU43, $5.95)

Southwestern Pottery, Anasazi to Zuni


by John Blom | Allan Hayes

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 189 PAGES

A fully illustrated history of the art featuring 1,100 pieces of pottery and useful tips for collectors. (SWU142, $21.95)

Stairway Walks in San Francisco

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

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)

The Story of the West


by Robert Utley

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 320 PAGES

A hefty, illustrated history chronicling the span of America's West from prehistoric times to present. (USW429, $40.00)

Streetwise San Diego


by Streetwise

  • MAP

A laminated tourist map of San Diego at a scale of 1:18,000. (CAL126, $6.95)

Surfer's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Surfing


by Doug Werner

  • SPORT
  • 1999
  • PAPER

An introduction to surfing for beginners with a focus on basic technique and safety. It also includes information on gear, etiquette and the history of the sport. (GEN329, $11.95)

Sweet Thursday

Sweet Thursday


by John Steinbeck

  • LITERATURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 260 PAGES

A sequel to "Cannery Row." (CAL141, $14.00)

The Tahoe Sierra, A Natural History Guide to 112 Hikes in Northern Sierra

The Tahoe Sierra, A Natural History Guide to 112 Hikes in Northern Sierra


by Jeffrey P. Schaffer

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 402 PAGES

A guide to trails and hikes in the Tahoe Sierra region. (CAL96, $19.95)

Tales of Santa Barbara, From Native Storytellers to Sue Grafton


by Steven Gilbar | Dean Stewart

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 179 PAGES

A collection of fiction and traditional stories about the Santa Barbara area. (CAL106, $12.95)

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)

A Taliesin Legacy, The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright's Apprentices


by Tobias S. Guggenheimer

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1997
  • HARD COVER
  • 256 PAGES

An illustrated introduction to the architects and philosophy of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin Fellowship in Wisconsin and Arizona. (USE141, $64.95)

There's This River... Grand Canyon Boatman Stories

There's This River... Grand Canyon Boatman Stories


by Christa Sadler

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 264 PAGES

A collection of stories and tales by the boatmen (and women) of the Grand Canyon, first published in 1994 and expanded for this new edition. With 35 illustrations, many in color. (SWU214, $17.95)

This Land, A Guide to Western National Forests


by Robert H. Mohlenbrock | Mike Dombeck

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

Part travelogue, part guidebook, this series introduces readers to the wildernesses, scenic drives, campgrounds and hiking trails of the United States. (USW468, $25.95)

Time Out Los Angeles


by Time Out

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 310 PAGES

An up-to-date guide on what to do and where to go by the people who publish Time Out Magazine. (CAL199, $19.95)

Time Out San Francisco

Time Out San Francisco


by Time Out

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

An up-to-date guide on what to do and where to go by the people who publish Time Out Magazine. (SFO30, $19.95)

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

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)

To Yosemite and Beyond, Writings from the Years 1863-1865

To Yosemite and Beyond, Writings from the Years 1863-1865


by John Muir

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1988
  • PAPER
  • 171 PAGES

A selection of letters, journals and articles by Muir covering his Yosemite years. (CAL45, $14.95)

Tortilla Flat

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)

Trains of Discovery, Railroads and the Legacy of the National Parks

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 Guide to the Geology of the Colorado Plateau


by Donald L. Baars

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 296 PAGES

A clearly written survey of the geology of the Four Corners region. (SWU32, $25.00)

Tucson Map


by Rand McNally Maps

  • MAP

A detailed map of Tucson, Arizona. (USW177, $4.95)

The Valley of the Moon

The Valley of the Moon


by Jack London

  • LITERATURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 425 PAGES

In part a tribute to his wife and rural life on his ranch in Glen Ellen, London's California novel follows Billy and Saxon Roberts from Oakland to Sonoma, where they strive to live independently on the land. (CAL169, $21.95)

The Verb to Bird, Sightings of an Avid Birder

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)

The Vineyard


by Idwal Jones | Robert Mondavi

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 285 PAGES

Evocative of the seasons in the Napa Valley, this novel traces the fate of Alda Pendle, a viticulturist's daughter who becomes a viticulturist herself. (CAL104, $24.95)

Virgil Thomson, Composer on the Aisle


by Anthony Tommasini

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1997
  • HARD COVER
  • 605 PAGES

The life and music of the American composer by a New York Times music critic. (MUS22, $30.00)

Walk Santa Barbara


by Cheri Rae | John McKinney

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 216 PAGES

A useful guide to walks in the Santa Barbara area. (CAL110, $14.95)

Wallpaper City Guide Los Angeles

Wallpaper City Guide Los Angeles


by Wallpaper Magazine

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2012
  • PAPER

A stylish, thin (it fits in your back pocket) city guide compiled by the design magazine Wallpaper's local reporters. Well-organized, with chapter tabs, many photographs and of-the-moment recommendations. (CAL203, $9.95)

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)

Where I Was From

Where I Was From


by Joan Didion

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

Joan Didion's personal history and provacative critique of California. (CAL153, $15.00)

Wild God of the World, An Anthology of Robinson Jeffers


by Robinson Jeffers

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

A collection of pieces from Carmel, California's Robinson Jeffers, the prolific poet from the first half of the 20th century. (CAL142, $20.95)

Wild Ocean, America's Parks Under the Sea


by Sylvia Earle | Henry Wolcott

  • SCIENCE
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 240 PAGES

A colorful survey of marine sancturies and parks of the United States (OCE90, $40.00)

Wild Plants of the Pueblo Province, Exploring Ancient and Enduring Uses

Wild Plants of the Pueblo Province, Exploring Ancient and Enduring Uses


by William Dunmire | Gail Tierney

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

An accessible guide to the diverse plant communities of the Pueblo people. (USW09, $22.50)

William Mulholland and the Rise of Los Angeles


by Catherine Mulholland

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

A biography of William Mulholland, the man who led the project of bringing water to Los Angeles. Written by his granddaughter, who seeks to dispel what she believes are common misconceptions about him. (CAL31, $25.95)

The Winemaker's Dance, Exploring Terroir in the Napa Valley


by Jonathan Swinchatt | David G. Howell

  • FOOD
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 229 PAGES

California-bound wine connoisseurs will appreciate the informative no-stone-left-unturned scientific approach to the analysis of Terroir (i.e. soil but much more than that) in the Napa Valley. (CAL190, $45.00)

Women's Diaries of the Westward Journey

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

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)

The World's Greatest Wine Estates, A Modern Perspective


by Robert M. Parker

  • FOOD
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 704 PAGES

Robert Parker's personal picks for 175 the best vineyards in the world, from classics in France and California to up-and-comers in Australia and Austria. With 175 color photographs and 25 maps. (WLD60, $75.00)

Writing on the Edge, A Borderlands Reader


by Tom Miller

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 356 PAGES

Miller brings together short stories, essays, song lyrics and poems in this ecletic anthology of writers, Mexican and U.S., including Carlos Fuentes, Sandra Cisneros, Maya Angelou and Allen Ginsberg. (SWU180, $22.00)

Yosemite

Yosemite


by Ansel Adams

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 112 PAGES

A handsome collection of Ansel Adams' photographs of Yosemite National Park. The 66 photographs include portraits of Moon and Half Dome, Clearing Winter Storm and El Capitan. (CAL49, $21.99)

Yosemite National Park Map

Yosemite National Park Map


by Trails Illustrated

  • MAP

A detailed, topographic map of Yosemite National Park, shown at a scale of 1:100,000. (CAL40, $11.95)

Yosemite National Park, A Complete Hiker's Guide

Yosemite National Park, A Complete Hiker's Guide


by Jeffrey P. Schaffer

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

A detailed trail guide and overview of Yosemite with a full-color topographic map and route descriptions. (CAL105, $20.00)

Yosemite, an American Treasure

Yosemite, an American Treasure


by Kenneth Brower

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 200 PAGES

An overview of Yosemite National Park, presented in the style of National Geographic style with 120 color photographs and text by Kenneth Brower. A volume in the National Geographic Park Profiles series. (CAL43, $16.00)

 

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