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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)

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)

Best Easy Day Hikes Grand Canyon National Park


by Ron Adkison

  • SPORT
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES

Bundled with the Trails illustrated map of the Grand Canyon, this pocket guide features 17 mostly short hikes near Bright Angel Canyon. (USW638, $19.95)

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friend and editor Doug Peacock augments the original 1984 selection with an essay of the Sea of Cortez, chapter from an unpublished novel The Fool's Progress, a few poems and a chapter from Hayduke Lives!, the hilarious sequel to The Monkey Wrench Gang.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 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)

Downstream, Encounters with the Colorado River

Downstream, Encounters with the Colorado River


by Karen Halverson

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 160 PAGES

Halverston arresting large-format color photographs document the nature and transformation of the Colorado River, capturing both its natural majesty and the unexpected beauty of its much altered state. (SWU249, $40.00)

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)

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)

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 River Guide

Grand Canyon River Guide


by Buzz Belknap

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 112 PAGES

Waterproof and with topo maps to mile 288 of the Colorado River (Lees Ferry to Lake Mead), USGS mileage points, mile-by-mile features, color photographs, natural history and river lore. (USW646, $22.00)

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, $4.95)

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)

In the Heart of the Canyon

In the Heart of the Canyon


by Elisabeth Hyde

  • LITERATURE
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 336 PAGES

Hyde's gripping novel follows a group of rafters, both seasoned and inexperienced, through the physical and emotional challenges of a trip through the Grand Canyon. (SWU292, $15.00)

Moon Handbook Grand Canyon

Moon Handbook Grand Canyon


by Bill Weir

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 232 PAGES

A handy, practical guide to the Grand Canyon and nearby regions, this book is a good resource for planning a trip, featuring extensive, up-to-date listings, maps and other background information. (SWU175, $17.99)

Official Guide to Hiking the Grand Canyon


by Scott Thybony

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 68 PAGES

An illustrated guide with maps of major trails and practical information on permits and park regulations. (SWU224, $11.95)

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)

Rough Guide Grand Canyon


by Greg Ward

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 244 PAGES

This practical guide in the excellent British series includes an excellent historical and cultural overview. (USW505, $19.99)

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)

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)

Southwestern Desert Birds

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 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)

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)

Grand Canyon, Travelers' Tales

Grand Canyon, Travelers' Tales


by James O'Reilly | Larry Habegger

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 281 PAGES

A diverse collection of excellent stories and essays on the nature, history and people of the Grand Canyon. Organized by topic, the selection includes Barry Lopez, Terry Tempest Williams, Ann Zwinger, Colin Fletcher, Edward Abbey and other greats. (USW333, $17.95)

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)

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)

Lasting Light, 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography

Lasting Light, 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography


by Stephen Trimble

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 126 PAGES

A celebration of the canyon and its allure for great photographers, this book showcases work of prominent photographers over the last 125 years. The images are enhance by Trimble's profiles of 21 contemporary artists. (USW508, $40.00)

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk


by Greg MacGillivray

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • DVD

Filmed in stunning IMAX, this family-friendly documentary follows Wade Davis and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with their two daughters, on a rafting adventure. (SWU278, $19.98)

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)

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)

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)

 

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