U.S. NATIONAL PARKS More Books Abbey's Road  •  Edward Abbey NATURAL HISTORY •  1991 •  PAPER  • 198 PAGES Famed as a rascal, misanthrope and cantankerous lover of all things untamed, Abbey's writings reflect the beauty and spirit of wild places. They are also insightful and laugh-out-loud funny. This volume collects his explorations of varied locales around the globe, including the Sierra Madre of Mexico. If you like this book, we also carry Abbey's tribute to the American Southwest, Desert Solitaire. (DES04, $17.00)   American Indian Games  •  Jay Miller CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1997 •  PAPER  • 48 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) A look at traditional games played by Native American children for elementary school children, featuring color photographs. (SWU28, $9.75)   American Railroads  •  John F. Stover HISTORY •  1997 •  PAPER  • 328 PAGES A classic history of American rail, updated with two new chapters. Stover charts the rise, sad decline, and recent recovery of railroads in the United States, including a careful consideration of the creation of Amtrak and deregulation of the freight industry. (USW53, $22.50)   Animal Tracks, Peterson Field Guide  •  Olaus Murie FIELD GUIDE •  2005 •  PAPER  • 375 PAGES This classic guide to tracks of North American mammals by Olaus Murie, first published in 1954, is charmingly written and comprehensive. It includes good descriptive information, where to look and what to look for, and sketches throughout of animals, tracks, scat, and other clues. (FG22, $19.95)   The Archaeology of Ancient Arizona  •  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)   Arizona Flipmap  •  Universal Map Enterprises MAP A laminated, fold-up map of Arizona, shown at a scale of 1:2,200,000. It overlaps 65 miles north into Utah, including Bryce, Zion and Monument Valley. (USW211, $6.99)   Arizona, A Cavalcade of History  •  Marhsall Trimble HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 368 PAGES A delightful collection of stories about Arizona's rugged history, both informative and entertaining. Trimble covers the legends of Geronimo and well known generals like George Crook and Nelson Miles. With over 80 photographs and maps. (USW274, $15.95)   Barren, Wild and Worthless, Living in the Chihuahuan Desert  •  Susan J. Tweit CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2003 •  PAPER  • 203 PAGES These seven personal essays celebrate the nature and culture of the Chihuahuan Desert. Tweit's topics of choice include ecology, conservation and immigration. (USW431, $17.95)   Bear Attacks, Their Causes and Avoidance  •  Stephen Herrero NATURAL HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 296 PAGES Despite its frightening title, this book is a helpful introduction to the natural history and behavior of the bear by a long-term researcher in the field. With useful tips on "avoidance." Revised edition. (BST21, $16.95)   National Geographic National Parks West  •  National Geographic GUIDEBOOK •  2005 •  PAPER  • 352 PAGES A handy, illustrated guide to the national parks of the western United States, including Yellowstone, Yosemite, Rocky Mountain and Olympic, featuring excellent maps and suggested excursions. (USW457, $22.00)   A Beast the Color of Winter  •  Douglas Chadwick NATURAL HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 234 PAGES A lively portrait of the mountain goat, its ecology, behavior and environment, with a new forward by the author. The book is not only a fascinating account of "Oreamnos Americana" but also an excellent overview of alpine habitats in the Rockies. (RKY28, $18.95)   The Big Year, A Tale Of Man, Nature, And Fowl Obsession  •  Mark Obmascik NATURAL HISTORY •  2011 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES Obmascik, himself an over-the-edge birder, recounts with glee and page-turning detail the race to see the most birds in North America in a year, a quest that has his three competitors on the road at a moments notice, heading out in the middle of the night, and combing the beaches. As he so winningly demonstrates, these people are driven. (BRD29, $15.00)   Birding in the American West  •  Kevin Zimmer FIELD GUIDE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 432 PAGES An illustrated guide to finding and sorting out similar species of birds in the mountains, deserts and other habitats of the West. Zimmer provides plenty of useful information on individual species, including behavior, habitat and identification. Useful as a site guide, he includes detailed listings by state -- and suggestions of the best places to find individual species. With numerous black-and-white illustrations and photographs of similar species and sought-after birds. (USW404, $32.95)   The Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife  •  Christopher W. Leahy  •  Gordon Morrison NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 1072 PAGES A handsome, fully illustrated survey of the birds of North America, organized A to Z, covering birds, bird biology, conservation and birdwatching. Published in cooperation with the American Birding Association. (NAM21, $19.95)   The Blessing Way  •  Tony Hillerman MYSTERY •  2009 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES Hillerman's first mystery 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)   Book of the Hopi  •  Oswald White Bear Fredericks  •  Frank Waters CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1977 •  PAPER  • 345 PAGES Thirty Hopi elders share their legends, ceremonies, history and language, first published in 1963, as compiled by Frank Waters and recorded by co-author Oswald White Bear Fredericks. The book, which addresses questions of spirituality, is considered a key New Age text. (SWU145, $16.00)   Brighty of the Grand Canyon  •  Marguerite Henry  •  Wesley Dennis LITERATURE •  1991 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Originally published in 1953, this classic is based on the real-life adventures of a much-adored burro who lived at the Grand Canyon from around 1892 to 1922. This tale of murder captures the scenery of the Grand Canyon through the adventures of Brighty, who touched the lives of all those he met -- including Teddy Roosevelt. Written for readers ages 9-12. (USW330, $5.99)   Buffalo Nation: History and Legend of the North American Bison  •  Valerius Geist NATURAL HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 144 PAGES • COMING IN An examination of the bison, its natural history and its place in the American story. Photographs complement an informative text by Valerius Geist, an authority on North America's large mammals. (BST61, $22.95)   Butterflies through Binoculars, The West  •  Jeffrey Glassberg FIELD GUIDE •  2001 •  PAPER  • 374 PAGES A photographic identification guide to butterflies found throughout the western United States, from the Mississippi to the Pacific. Range maps and 625 color photos are included, along with short descriptions, information on biology and conservation, and other facts helpful to spotting and identifying butterflies. (BUG11, $24.95)   The Butterfly Dance  •  Gerald Dawavendawa LITERATURE •  2001 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) To bring rain to the parched land of the Southwest, a young Hopi girl and her family, part of the "Rabbit Clan," perform the "Butterfly Dance." This tale, which depicts the characters as animals in wonderful illustrations, is geared for young readers ages 4-8. (SWU25, $14.95)   Cadillac Desert, The American West and Its Disappearing Water  •  Marc Reisner NATURAL HISTORY •  1993 •  PAPER  • 582 PAGES A definitive history of water development in the American desert -- and a now-classic chronicle of wrong-headed policies and misadventures controlling the great rivers of the West. Originally published in 1986, the book was named by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best works of 20th-century non-fiction. (USW246, $18.00)   Canyon  •  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  •  Scott Thybony NATURAL HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 200 PAGES • COMING IN 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. A volume in the National Geographic Park Profiles series. (USW261, $15.00)   Chasing Monarchs, A Migration with the Butterflies of Passage  •  Robert Michael Pyle NATURAL HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 307 PAGES A memoir of Lepidoptery, combing the entomologist-author's considerable knowledge of butterflies and their biology with a rambling road trip from British Columbia through the Southwest to Mexico. (MEX62, $14.00)   Children of Clay, A Family of Pueblo Potters  •  Rina Swentzell  •  Bill Steen CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1993 •  PAPER  • 40 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A Pueblo family finds, prepares and shapes clay, in this photo-essay on pottery traditions. Part of the "We Are Still Here" series for children 9-12. (SWU24, $8.95)   Chiricahua Mountains, Bridging the Borders of Wildness  •  Ken Lamberton  •  Jeff Garton NATURAL HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 86 PAGES A personal celebration of the geology, landscapes, human and natural history of the Chiricahua mountains (one of our favorite places on the planet). With 14 evocative black-and-white photographs by Jeff Garton. A volume in the University of Arizona Desert Places series. Lamberton devotes one short chapter each to his explorations of West Turkey Creek, cave Creek, and Barefoot Lookout. (SWU148, $13.95)   Christopher Columbus and the Conquest of Paradise  •  Kirkpatrick Sale EXPLORATION •  2006 •  PAPER  • 464 PAGES A new edition of this wide-ranging and lucid portrait of the man and the legends surrounding him, originally published in 1990. Columbus is no hero in Kirkpatrick Sale's view but rather a sea-faring adventurer in search of glory, gold and god. (USA134, $19.95)   Close Range: Wyoming Stories  •  E. Annie Proulx LITERATURE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 285 PAGES Proulx's brilliantly-drawn characters personify the loneliness, harsh beauty and wild nature of Wyoming in this luminous collection, which includes the 55-page story "Brokeback Mountain." (USW349, $15.00)   The Company of Wolves  •  Peter Steinhart NATURAL HISTORY •  1996 •  PAPER  • 400 PAGES A celebration of the wolf, this book presents the ecology of the North American wolf, a call for its reintroduction in the West, and a history of the complex relations of farmers, ranchers, environmentalists and other whose passions are inflamed by this four-footed neighbor. (BST37, $17.00)   Compass Guide Arizona  •  Lawrence Cheek  •  Carrie Sears Bell  •  Michael Freeman  •  Kerrick James GUIDEBOOK •  2004 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES • COMING IN A personable and well written overview of Arizona's natural attractions, history, people, arts and architecture. Practical visitor information is accompanied by topical essays on Arizona's Hispanic heritage, cattlemen, miners, the Indian wars and literary excerpts by some of the state's best writers. Cheek introduces the guide with his own experience of moving to Tucson from Des Moines and his initial feelings of annoyance with the desert's bugs, climate and politicians. But his affectionate coverage of the state's canyons, mountains, deserts and forests proves that "in the end, this book is about falling in love." With detailed color maps and photographs. (USW121, $21.95)   Compass Guide Wyoming  •  Nathaniel Burt  •  Don Pitcher GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 368 PAGES Handsomely produced, illustrated and informative, this compact Compass American Guide covers the history, nature and attractions of Wyoming in detail, including a long chapter on the Yellowstone. With archival photographs, literary excerpts and much practical travel information. On of the attractive features of the Compass American series is that the books all have locally based single authors, adding authority and personality to the coverage. (USW61, $21.95)   Cowgirls: Women of the American West  •  Teresa Jordan CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1992 •  PAPER  • 309 PAGES The West is often portrayed as a land made by "Big Men" with big dreams. Ms. Jordan's delightful book is dedicated to those Bigger Women who were usually too busy running things to dream. The story of the western woman, past and present, is intimately recounted through the words of the women themselves. Rare photos of early frontierswomen help the reader to change long held images of the Old West, and interviews with contemporary cowgirls give insightful lessons into a woman's life on the range. (USW13, $19.95)   Crossing Paths, Uncommon Encounters with Animals in the Wild  •  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. Each chapter introduces a new animal, and Child offers memorable descriptions of each in this engrossing travelogue. (SWU170, $14.95)   Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park  •  Lee H. Whittlesey HISTORY •  1995 •  PAPER  • 276 PAGES A how-to-guide to safety in the park -- and an oddly absorbing chronicle of what can go terribly wrong, including death by drowning, hypothermia, animal attacks, fire and car crash. It's a reminder to visitors that Yellowstone is a wilderness, not an amusement park. Tim Cahill (Lost in My Own Backyard) suggests, not entirely in jest, that the book ought to be required reading for anyone entering the park. (USW276, $16.95)   The Desert Cries, A Season of Flash Floods in a Dry Land  •  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 is Theirs  •  Byrd Baylor  •  Peter Parnall LITERATURE •  1987 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) In her descriptive text, Byrd Baylor conjures the desert and its residents, both human and animal. With evocative watercolor illustrations by Peter Parnall. A Caldecott Honor Book. (SWU106, $7.99)   The Desert Smells Like Rain, A Naturalist in O'odham Country  •  Gary Paul Nabhan CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2002 •  PAPER  • 148 PAGES An ethnobotany, natural history and portrait of the Tohono O'odam (or Papago) people of the desert southwest. A talented writer, Nabhan conveys the everyday life of a traditional desert people in this sympathetic, unsentimental book. Originally published in 1982, it includes a history of government land management practices in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. (USW275, $17.95)   Desert Survival Skills  •  David Alloway GUIDEBOOK •  2000 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES A practical guide to survival in the desert, leavened by Alloway's sense of humor and own experience in the Chihuahuan desert. Topics include finding and conserving water, fire, shelter, weather, plant and animal resources, vehicle repair and first aid. (DES06, $26.95)   Desert Survivor, An Adventurer's Guide to Exploring the Great American Desert  •  John Annerino GUIDEBOOK •  2001 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES A well informed, practical guide and handbook for hikers, backpackers and anyone else who would like to explore the parks and wilderness areas of the Chihuauan, Mojave, Sonoroan and Great Basin deserts of the American Southwest. With maps, drawings, photos, and guidelines for safe travel. Annerino is a popular author, photographer -- and desert rat -- who lives in Tucson. With an excellent overview of the natural and cultural history of the Great American Desert. (USW372, $15.95)   Discovering the Desert, Legacy of the Carnegie Desert Botanical Laboratory  •  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 -- and especially of the pioneering work conducted at the Carnegie Desert Botanical Laboratory. With maps, diagrams and black-and-white photos. (USW103, $21.95)   Down the River  •  Edward Abbey TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1991 •  PAPER  • 242 PAGES A collection of essays, most on western rivers, many on the Colorado. It includes Abbey's rafting trip in Glen Canyon, and some strikingly funny misadventures on the water. A classic. (SWU73, $17.00)   Expedition Yellowstone, A Mountain Adventure  •  Sandra Chisholm Robinson  •  Ellen Meloy LITERATURE •  1986 •  PAPER  • 172 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) The discovery of Yellowstone is the subject of this tale of a mountain man in the Rockies. Illustrated and geared to preteens. (USW319, $12.50)   Exploring the Grand Canyon  •  Lynne Foster NATURAL HISTORY •  1990 •  PAPER  • 150 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A vivid overview of the geology, history and wildlife of the Grand Canyon, for readers ages 9-12. The winner of an Award of Excellence from the National Park Service. Illustrated with photos and drawings, it also contains several activities such as Canyon crossword puzzles and "Fold a Raven" origami. (SWU03, $15.95)   Eyewitness Guide Arizona & the Grand Canyon  •  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 on where to go, stay and eat. (SWU173, $20.00)   Falcon Guide, Hiking Grand Canyon National Park  •  Ron Adkison GUIDEBOOK •  2005 •  PAPER  • 262 PAGES In addition to useful trail descriptions, maps and safety techniques, this practical hiking guide to Grand Canyon National Park gives an overview of the area's natural history, tips for no-trace camping and advice on navigating the area's unique terrain. (SWU102, $14.95)   Falcon Guide, Hiking Grand Teton National Park  •  Bill Schneider GUIDEBOOK •  2005 •  PAPER  • 192 PAGES A practical guide to hiking in Grand Teton National Park, featuring descriptions of 35 hikes, maps, black-and-white photographs, and practical information, such as safety tips. (USW306, $14.95)   Falcon Guide, Hiking Yellowstone National Park  •  Bill Schneider GUIDEBOOK •  2003 •  PAPER  • 334 PAGES An entry in the excellent series of Falcon hiking guides, this practical book covers, in detail, both short day hikes and extensive backcountry outings. With useful maps, illustrations, campground ratings and good information on planning. (USW377, $16.95)   Field Guide to the Grand Canyon  •  Pocket Naturalist FIELD GUIDE •  2001 •  PLASTIC CARD A fold-up, laminated card featuring color drawings and short descriptions of commonly encountered birds, mammals and reptiles of the Grand Canyon. (USW334, $5.95)   A Field Guide to the Plants of Arizona  •  Anne Orth Epple  •  Lewis Epple FIELD GUIDE •  1997 •  PAPER  • 350 PAGES A comprehensive photographic field guide to the flora of Arizona covering all the state's habitats, from the deserts and grasslands to the mountains. With nearly 1,000 color photos, it covers wildflowers, cacti, trees and other plant-life, and is color-coded for easy reference. (SWU60, $24.95)   A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians  •  Robert Stebbins FIELD GUIDE •  2003 •  PAPER  • 533 PAGES This field guide covers reptiles and amphibians found from Northern Mexico to Alberta. With the variety of chuckwallas, whiptails and other localized lizards and snakes in Baja California, it is an indispensable guide to that region. Baja endemics are featured on four of the book's 56 plates. P.S. It's true that Santa Catalina Island has a rattleless rattlesnake -- although it's retiring and hard to see. With color photographs, newly revised range maps and very good descriptive information. (FG08, $22.00)   The Fighting Cheyennes  •  George Bird Grinnell  •  Stanley Vestal HISTORY •  1983 •  PAPER  • 468 PAGES First published in 1915, this classic history of the battles fought by the Cheyenne Indians in the 19th century presents the struggle from point of view of the Cheyenne, often incorporating their own words. Grinnell was a pioneering historian, naturalist and conservationist who devoted himself to the plight of the American Indian. Grinnel was the naturalist on Custer's expedition to the Black Hills in 1874. (USP15, $24.95)   Fire in America, A Cultural History of Wildland and Rural Fire  •  Stephen J. Pyne  •  William Cronon NATURAL HISTORY •  1997 •  PAPER  • 654 PAGES A wide-ranging, provocative history of fire and its impact on the development of the United States, taking into account agriculture, human settlements, national parks and the U.S. Forest Service. Pyne has also written inventively about ice and geology. (USA100, $40.00)   Fishing Yellowstone National Park  •  Richard Parks GUIDEBOOK •  2003 •  PAPER  • 208 PAGES A boon for anglers, Yellowstone possesses some of the best fishing sites in the country. This Falcon Guide is a comprehensive handbook to fishing throughout the park, covering 100 sites and featuring 50 maps. (RKY34, $14.95)   Four Corners Regional Map, Indian Country  •  G.M. Johnson Maps MAP This double-sided road map includes Grand Canyon, Grand Junction, Flagstaff, Canyonlands and Arches National Park. Two Sides. 35x23 inches. (USW165, $5.95)   Gathering the Desert  •  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 to document traditional uses of 12 Sonoran desert plants: the creosote bush, palm, mescal, sandfood, organpipe cactus, amaranth, tepary bean, chile, devil's claw, panicgrass, and wild gourds. (USW120, $22.95)   Geronimo, His Own Story  •  Stephen Melvil Barrett BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1995 •  PAPER  • 190 PAGES The autobiography of famous Apache warrior Geronimo, as dictated to S.M. Barrett. Geronimo tells of battles against the Mexicans and whites, and describes the origins, customs and laws of the Apaches. This is a valuable account of the struggle over the Apache lands, giving great insight into the mind of a legendary warrior and scout-shaman. Barrett had to acquire the permission of President Teddy Roosevelt to record the story of Geronimo, who was then a prisoner of war. (USW326, $15.00)   Getting Over the Color Green  •  Scott Slovic ANTHOLOGY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 400 PAGES This anthology and tribute to the American desert features the writing of Charles Bowden, Ann Zwinger and Barbara Kingsolver. Highlighting the work of these and other renowned Southwestern authors, the collection includes more than 50 pieces, ranging from fiction and poetry to essays and field notes. While the pieces differ in style and tone, they all share a passion for the desert. (SWU62, $19.95)   Glacier/Waterton Lakes National Parks Map  •  Trails Illustrated 2004 •  MAP A detailed topographic map of Montana's Glacier National Park and adjoining Waterton Lakes, located across the border in Alberta. Printed on tear- and water-resistant tyvek, it's a good choice for planning a hike. At scales of 1:125,000 and 1:83,333. Two Sides. 37x26 inches. (USW96, $11.95)   Glen Canyon/Capitol Reef Map  •  Trails Illustrated MAP A detailed topographic map of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Capitol Reef National Park, at a scale of 1:177,000. Printed on tear- and water-resistant tyvek, it's a good choice for planning a hike. Two Sides. 26x38 inches. (SWU57, $11.95)   Going Back to Bisbee  •  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  •  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  •  Susan Frank  •  Phil Frank GUIDEBOOK •  2000 •  PAPER  • 232 PAGES A charming guidebook to the Grand Canyon as presented by Ranger Jack, featuring practical travel information, along with historical and cultural background and a section dedicated to wildlife and ecology. Cartoonist Phil Frank provides the maps and illustrations. With black-and-white photographs. (SWU161, $14.95)   Grand Canyon National Park Destination Map  •  National Geographic MAP A colorful, fold-up topograhpic map of the Grand Canyon, shown at a scale of 1:70,000. Published by National Geographic, it contains a great deal of information on the region's attractions, but for hiking you'll want to use (USW332). Two Sides. 25x37 inches. (SWU01, $14.95)   Grand Canyon, A Century of Change  •  Robert H. Webb NATURAL HISTORY •  1996 •  PAPER  • 290 PAGES A fascinating book, which pairs photographs taken along the river at the turn-of-the-century with modern photographs from 1994-95. It documents, in visual detail, changes wrought over the last 100 years. (SWU72, $32.95)   Grand Canyon, Travelers' Tales  •  James O'Reilly  •  Larry Habegger TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 281 PAGES A diverse collection of excellent stories and essays, mostly modern. Organized by topic, the selection includes Barry Lopez, Terry Tempest Williams, Ann Zwinger, Colin Fletcher, Edward Abbey and other greats. It's a highly readable introduction to the nature, history and people of the Grand Canyon. (USW333, $17.95)   The Hidden Canyon, A River Journey  •  John Blaustein  •  Edward Abbey  •  Martin Litton TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 143 PAGES • COMING IN A celebrated collection of photographs and accompanying journal of an 18-day trip down the Colorado River by none other than Edward Abbey. Martin Litton (founder of Grand Canyon dory), who rafted the river in a wooden dory in celebration of his 80th birthday, provides the introduction. This revised edition includes additional photographs. (SWU69, $19.95)   Historic Scottsdale, A Life from the Land  •  Joan Fudala HISTORY •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 192 PAGES An oversize photo history of Scottsdale, Arizona. (SWU109, $49.95)   How We Crossed the West  •  Rosalyn Schanzer EXPLORATION •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 48 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Published by the National Geographic Society, this book brings the U.S. Exploring Expedition to life for young readers (ages 6-10). It includes excerpts from the journals of Lewis and Clark as well as lively, light-hearted color illustrations, depicting the explorers, and the people, wildlife and landscapes they encountered. (PNW40, $18.00)   Indians of the American Southwest  •  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)   Insiders' Guide to Phoenix  •  Lori Rohlk Pfeiffer  •  Paul Morris  •  Mary Paganelli  •  Sean McLachlan GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 384 PAGES A comprehensive practical guide to the city, now in its 3rd edition. Extensive recommendations for where to sleep and eat make it best suited for travelers doing an independent tour, but it also includes a healthy amount of historical, natural and cultural information. (SWU153, $16.95)   Introduction to Grand Canyon Geology  •  L. Greer Price SCIENCE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 64 PAGES A brief illustrated guide to the formation of the canyon, its tectonic setting and the other geological features. (SWU45, $9.95)   Journal of a Trapper  •  Osborne Russell  •  Aubrey L. Haines EXPLORATION •  2002 •  PAPER  • 241 PAGES A simply told account of the life of a fur trapper in the 1830s and 1840s, mainly in and around Yellowstone. It's both an eyewitness report from the heydey of fur trading and an engaging account of the region. (USW439, $18.95)   Kinaalda, A Navajo Girl Grows Up  •  Monty Roessel CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1993 •  PAPER  • 48 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) This children's book follows Celinda McKelvey, a 13-year-old Navajo girl, as she performs and celebrates Kinaalda, a traditional Navajo rite-of-passage ceremony. Clear color photographs and an informed text (the author is a Navajo), make this a helpful window in to the traditions of Native Americans and how they are practiced today, for middle school children. (SWU23, $8.95)   Kingbird Highway, The Story of a Natural Obsession That Got a Little Out of Hand  •  Kenn Kaufman BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2006 •  PAPER  • 336 PAGES Kaufman's absorbing account of coming-of-age as a Wichita teenager on the road in 1973 with a summer's pay in his pocket and the goal of seeing as many birds as he could in a year. He tallied 671, impressive by any account and extraordinary if you count birds per buck. He did it all for $1,000. This cult classic was originally published in 1973. (BRD27, $14.95)   The Last Best Place, A Montana Anthology  •  William Kittredge ANTHOLOGY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 1158 PAGES Farmer-turned-writer Kittredge collects historic and contemporary writings on Montana -- a monumental undertaking justified by the diversity of memoirs, stories and history included. The selections range from Native American myths, to pioneer accounts, and contemporary fiction and poetry. Kittredge introduces each chapter and selection. (USW55, $40.00)   The Last-Bit Bear: A Fable  •  Sandra Chisholm Robinson  •  Ellen Ditzler  •  Ellen Meloy LITERATURE •  1991 •  PAPER  • 46 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) The clever tale of a bear named Clover and his search for a peaceful, safe place to live. His travels lead him to a national park in the west. For children ages 5-8. (USW314, $8.95)   The Laughing Boy  •  Oliver La Farge LITERATURE •  2004 •  PAPER  • 193 PAGES This Pulitzer Prize-winning 1929 novel sets the love story between Laughing Boy, a proper Navajo youth, and Slim Girl, raised at an Indian school, against the setting of a fast disappearing way of life in the American Southwest. 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 evocative short novel. (USW240, $12.95)   Left Handed, Son of Old Man Hat: A Navajo Autobiography  •  Left Handed  •  Walter Dyk BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1995 •  PAPER  • 379 PAGES An oral history of Left Handed, a Navajo born in the 19th century, who looks back on his life and Navajo customs from the vantage of 1938 as told to Walter Dyk. It's a classic, popular in anthropology classes. (SWU96, $24.95)   Letters of a Woman Homesteader  •  Elinor Pruitt Stewart  •  N. C. Wyeth  •  Gretel Ehrlich BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1998 •  PAPER  • 282 PAGES A true portrait of pioneer life in the west circa 1909, as told through the letters of Elinore Pruitt Stewart, a single mother determined to prove to the world that she could make it in the wilds of Wyoming on her own. This book was also the basis for the 1979 movie, "Heartland," starring Rip Torn. (USW348, $14.95)   Lewis & Clark, An Illustrated History  •  Dayton Duncan  •  Ken Burns EXPLORATION •  1999 •  HARD COVER  • 248 PAGES This is a handsomely illustrated account of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-06. It features well chosen excerpts from the journals and short essays on topics of interest -- along with 150 period paintings, archival and contemporary photographs and maps. The companion book to the PBS series. (PNW36, $45.00)   The Life and Death of Crazy Horse  •  Russell Freedman  •  Amos Bad Heart Bull BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1996 •  HARD COVER  • 64 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS Here's a complex biography of the complex Sioux warrior, elegantly written for young adults. Perhaps most interesting are the pictographic illustrations by Amos Bad Heart Bull (1869-1913), a cousin of Crazy Horse whose art chronicled the history of the Sioux. (USM49, $26.95)   Life in the Cold: an Introduction to Winter Ecology  •  Peter Marchand NATURAL HISTORY •  1996 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES Now in its third edition, this book takes an in-depth look at the ecology of surviving the cold. It includes chapters on the winter environment, how mammals, birds and insects cope with the cold, and life under the ice. (USW70, $24.95)   Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park  •  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 Southwest USA  •  Lonely Planet GUIDEBOOK •  2012 •  PAPER  • 492 PAGES A comprehensive, detailed practical guide to traveling in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Soutwestern Colorado. With a general overview and region-by-region review of sites, attractions, and where to go and what to do in the Lonely Planet style. (SWU99, $24.99)   Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks  •  Bradley Mayhew  •  Carolyn McCarthy GUIDEBOOK •  2012 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES With much more personality and local savvy than one might expect, this excellent guide covers not only the practicalities of where to go and what to do in Yellowstone, but also includes a good overview of the natural history of the area. (USW438, $19.99)   Mammals of North America, Temperate and Arctic Regions  •  Adrian Forsyth NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 352 PAGES A handsome, illustrated reference to the mammals of North America from polar bears to bison, mountain lions and the black squirrel. Forsyth ("Tropical Nature"), includes not only up-to-date information on taxonomy and distribution but also discusses the behavior and ecology of each species. With range maps and hundreds of color photogrpahs. (NAM02, $29.95)   The Man Who Walked Through Time  •  Colin Fletcher TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1989 •  PAPER  • 247 PAGES Fletcher's much-loved account of a remarkable two-month odyssey below the rim of the Grand Canyon, first published in 1967. (USW94, $16.00)   Meet the Wild Southwest: Land of Hoodoos and Gila Monsters  •  Susan J. Tweit  •  Joyce Bergen NATURAL HISTORY •  1995 •  PAPER  • 124 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A lively compendium of facts and trivia on the plants, animals, birds and bugs of the Southwest, for readers 9-12. It includes appendices of wildlife checklists, a list of the region's museums, cultural centers and other interesting places, and a glossary. (SWU06, $14.95)   Montana Atlas & Gazetteer  •  DeLorme Mapping REFERENCE •  1994 •  PAPER  • 96 PAGES This color atlas covers Montana at the detailed scale of 1:250,000, with Glacier National Park at twice that scale. Each map shows clear delineation of parks and natural features. (USW60, $19.95)   Montana, High, Wide, and Handsome  •  Joseph Kinsey Howard  •  William Kittredge  •  Alfred Guthrie CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2003 •  PAPER  • 347 PAGES A classic history, first published in 1943, this delightful book is a spirited, appreciative testimony to the great prairie, its indigenous peoples, geography, climate, turf battles, economy and environment by an early newspaperman. This new edition includes a preface by William Kittredge. (USW50, $16.95)   Moon Handbook Grand Canyon  •  Bill Weir GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  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, $17.95)   Mountain Time, A Yellowstone Portrait  •  Paul Schullery NATURAL HISTORY •  2008 •  PAPER  • 280 PAGES A former ranger, Schullery writes with depth and grace of the natural history of Yellowstone National Park, its wildlife, rangers, and visitors in this classic collection of essays, originally published in 1984. (USW392, $19.95)   Mountains and Plains, The Ecology of Wyoming Landscapes  •  Dennis H. Knight NATURAL HISTORY •  1996 •  PAPER  • 340 PAGES A thorough-going primer on the geology, ecology and landscapes of Wyoming with dozens of maps, diagrams, drawings and black-and-white photographs. The author, a professor of botany at the University of Wyoming, pays particular attention to Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park and the Black Hills. Divided by habitat, it's an excellent overview of the ecology of Wyoming and adjoining states, of interest to both serious students and curious travelers. (USW64, $34.00)   Nampeyo and Her Pottery  •  Barbara Kramer BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2003 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES A full-length biography of the celebrated Hopi potter. Nampeyo (1860-1942), who revitalized the form by marrying prehistoric and contemporary design. (SWU144, $24.95)   National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders  •  Lorus J. Milne FIELD GUIDE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 989 PAGES A survey of North America's less-loved creatures, organized taxonomically and featuring 700 full-color photographs. With extensive notes and detailed descriptions of 600 species of beetles, caterpillars, moths, bees, wasps, bugs, spiders, ants, termites and all the rest. (FG53, $19.95)   National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Rocky Mountain States  •  Peter Alden FIELD GUIDE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 447 PAGES A compact field guide to 1,000 commonly encountered plants and animals of Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and Idaho. With 1,500 color photographs, 11 maps, and 16 night-sky charts. Alden also surveys the region's natural history, and tourist attractions. (USW286, $19.95)   National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southwestern States: Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah  •  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. Apart from its 1,300 photographs, the book also includes an overview of the ecology and habitats of the region and a list of parks and reserves. (SWU14, $19.95)   National Geographic Arizona  •  Bill Weir GUIDEBOOK •  2011 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES A comprehensive guide to Arizona, in the National Geographic visual style, with maps, background essays, practical information and color photography. (SWU132, $22.95)   National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America  •  Jon Dunn FIELD GUIDE •  2011 •  PAPER  • 576 PAGES From Alaska to Baja California, this field guide published by the National Geographic Society, now in its sixth edition (with tabs!), is the one to carry. Practical to use in the field, it has maps, illustrations and descriptions of the birds on facing pages. The scale of the maps changes with the range of the bird, which means you get a more detailed regional map for those birds with a restricted range. This fully revised sixth edition, bigger and better than ever, includes 23 new species, 300 new illustrations, innovative migration and subspecies maps, and a handy quick-find visual index. (FG09, $27.95)   Native Universe, Voices of Indian America  •  Clifford E. Trafzer ANTHOLOGY •  2008 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES This anthology of personal and historical essays, as well as over 300 color illustrations of Native American art, is being published to accompany the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C. It includes selections from several modern Native American writers, including Louise Erdrich and Sherman Alexie. (USA95, $22.00)   A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert  •  Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum NATURAL HISTORY •  1999 •  PAPER  • 650 PAGES Written with the general reader in mind, the many contributors to this book cover the ecology, flora and fauna of the Sonora in dozens of short articles. Written by the staff of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, it's an encyclopedic, overview of the region and its biodiversity. The book includes 35 color illustrations, 25 black and white photographs, and 450 line drawings useful for identification. (BJA26, $31.95)   Navajo Long Walk, The Tragic Story of a Proud People's Forced March from Their Homeland  •  Shonto Begay  •  Joseph Bruchac HISTORY •  2002 •  HARD COVER  • 64 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A shameful chapter of American policy, the Navajos' forced relocation in the 1860s, is introduced to a new generation of readers in this handsomely illustrated history. Told from the Navajos' perspective, Bruchac recalls the treacherous 470-mile march to a desolate reservation in New Mexico in this oversized picture book for older readers. Bruchac also studies the events leading up to this relocation and its impact. The story comes to life with the acryilic paintings of Shonto Begay. Ages 9-12. (SWU131, $18.95)   Navajo Weaving, Three Centuries of Change  •  Kate Peck Kent ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1990 •  PAPER  • 152 PAGES • COMING IN When it comes to Navajo weaving, this handsome book is the best thing going: a well-written, authoritative history of craft, technique and culture. Kent reviews Navajo textiles from 1650 (and the introduction of the loom) to the modern era. With full-color, black-and white and archival photographs, diagrams and maps. (SWU80, $22.95)   Never Cry Wolf  •  Farley Mowat LITERATURE •  2001 •  PAPER  • 246 PAGES • FAVORITE Farley Mowat's laugh-out-loud account of wolf research and government folly is just one of a string of books set on the barren lands of northern Manitoba. Perfect for teens, it is as irreverent as it is moving. Younger kids might like Owls in the Family (BRD18, $5.50), the hilarious adventures of Billy, his friend Bruce and two newly adopted great horned owls, Wol and Weeps, set in the Saskatchewan prairie. We like The Boat Who Wouldn't Float (NFL02, $5.99), maybe his funniest book -- and a great salty tale of sailing around Newfoundland. (BST34, $12.99)   Of Wolves and Men  •  Barry Lopez NATURAL HISTORY •  2004 •  PAPER  • 302 PAGES An eloquent, powerful book, that is an outstanding overview of the wolf, as well as a survey of wolf mythology and its relationship to human society. First published in the 1980s, it has been reprinted with a new afterword by the author. (BST31, $20.00)   Once a Wolf, How Wildlife Biologists Brought Back the Gray Wolf  •  Stephen R. Swinburne  •  Jim Bradenburg NATURAL HISTORY •  1999 •  PAPER  • 48 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Villainized in folklore and literature and considered a bloodthirsty threat to children, sheep and cattle, the grey wolf was nearly wiped out in North America by the 1930s. Swinburne documents conservationists' efforts to reintroduce grey wolves to the ecosystems of Yellowstone and New York State. With color photography, for kids ages 9-12. In the excellent series, Scientists in the Field. (USW112, $6.99)   Our National Parks  •  John Muir  •  Richard F. Fleck NATURAL HISTORY •  1994 •  PAPER  • 370 PAGES A collection of ten essays on the national parks of the west, including Yosemite, Yellowstone, Sequoia and General Grant. Six of the ten chapters are devoted to Yosemite National Park. Originally published in 1901. (USW272, $28.00)   Out West  •  Dayton Duncan EXPLORATION •  2000 •  PAPER  • 464 PAGES In this spirited tale of history, exploration and travel, Duncan recounts his adventures in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark (USW374, $24.95)   The Oxford History of the American West  •  Clyde Milner  •  Carol A. O'Connor  •  Martha A. Sandweiss HISTORY •  1996 •  PAPER  • 872 PAGES People the world over have a favorite image of the West. Created from grand landscapes, heroic deeds, ancient peoples and mythic outlaws, the immensity of the American West could fill volumes. The task of defining the West has been masterfully executed in this definitive book: a collection of wonderfully written essays by 25 contributors on the cultural and environmental history of the region. With color illustrations and period photographs. (USW02, $29.95)   Patterns of Culture  •  Ruth Benedict  •  Margaret Mead CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2006 •  PAPER  • 290 PAGES Essential reading for any anthropologist, this pioneering book compares and contrasts three cultures: the Kwakiutl (Pacific Northwest), Zuni (American Southwest) and the Dobu Island culture (Papua New Guinea). With a preface by Margaret Mead. (PNG10, $15.00)   Paul Strand Southwest  •  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 work during the summers of 1926 and 1930-1932, when Taos, New Mexico served as the inspiration for his stark, elegant style. Working from two homemade darkrooms, one in a hotel basement and another above a local movie theater, Strand captured the depth and beauty of the Southwest. Through personal letters and snapshots, this book chronicles a dynamic period in Strand's life, both artistically and socially; his relationship with his wife Rebecca and his mentor Alfred Stieglitz were struggling, and he crossed paths with the likes of D.H. Lawrence, Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keefe. (USW442, $50.00)   Phoenix PopOut Map (with Scottsdale, Tempe and Tucson)  •  Map Group Inc. MAP A handy map of Phoenix with an origami-style fold that opens outwards from the center. This double edition also includes maps of Scottsdale, Tempe and Tucson. Two Sides. 8.5x20 inches. (SWU111, $6.95)   Recreational Map of Arizona  •  GTR Mapping 2006 •  MAP This colorful, shaded relief map of Arizona, shown at a scale of 1:790,000, includes recreational sites, points of interest, Indian reservations, national parks and monuments throughout the state. With travel information on the reverse. Two Sides. 29x37 inches. (USW271, $7.95)   Red: Passion and Patience in the Desert  •  Terry Tempest Williams NATURAL HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES A series of lyrical, thoughtful essays on the power and beauty of the Red Rock Wilderness of southern Utah, including Grand Staircase, Canyonlands, Glen Canyon, Moab and the Great Basin. (USW398, $15.00)   Return to Wild America, A Yearlong Search for the Continent's Natural Soul  •  Scott Weidensaul NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 416 PAGES Weidensaul follows in the footsteps conservation pioneers Roger Tory Peterson and James Fisher in this homage to their 1953 journey, modern travelogue and eye-opening report on wilderness in America. (USA123, $16.00)   Revenge of the Saguaro, Offbeat Travels Through America's Southwest  •  Tom Miller TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2009 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES A digressive, witty and willfully eccentric account of travel and obsession in the American Southwest by the insightful, comic Tom Miller (who has also written memorably on Ecuador, Cuba and border relations with Mexico). A Tucson resident, Miller mines the landscapes and towns of the region for stories. (USW327, $14.95)   Riders of the Purple Sage  •  Zane Grey 1912 •  PAPER  • 280 PAGES A best-selling dime novel of the mythic West, a classic hymn to the land and the rough-and-ready Western code of honor among the cowboys and frontiersmen. (USW15, $14.00)   The River is Mine  •  Ardian Gill LITERATURE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES This historical novel, subtitled John Wesley Powell's 1869 Exploration of the Green and Colorado Rivers and the Grand Canyon, captures the spirit of Powell and the expedition. (SWU152, $12.95)   Roads in the Sky, The Hopi Indians in a Century of Change  •  Richard O. Clemmer HISTORY •  1995 •  PAPER  • 404 PAGES An in-depth look at how the Hopis have coped with an ever-changing, modernizing world. Clemmer asks if Hopis are victims of ethnocide by examining their past struggles, current tensions and political structure. (SWU123, $45.00)   Roadside Geology Arizona  •  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. Each section is organized around a particular route, with black-and-white photographs complementing the amazingly detailed geologic maps. The highly readable text lets you know exactly how and when that butte on the horizon was formed and how it fits into the larger geologic picture. (USW122, $20.00)   Roadside Geology, Montana  •  Donald Hyndman NATURAL HISTORY •  1986 •  PAPER  • 435 PAGES Designed for the roadside traveler, this book explains in detail the geologic history of Montana as seen through the window. It's great introduction to basic geomorphology and how the dramatic landscapes were formed. Each section is organized around a particular route, with black-and-white photographs complementing the amazingly detailed geologic maps. The highly readable text lets you know exactly how and when that butte on the horizon was formed and how it fits into the larger geologic picture. (USW49, $20.00)   Roadside Geology, Wyoming  •  David Lageson NATURAL HISTORY •  1988 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES Designed for the roadside traveler, this book explains in detail the geologic history of Wyoming as seen through the window. It's a great introduction to basic geomorphology and how the dramatic landscapes were formed. Each section is organized around a particular route, with black-and-white photographs complementing the amazingly detailed geologic maps. The highly readable text lets you know exactly how and when that butte on the horizon was formed and how it fits into the larger geologic picture. (USW65, $20.00)   Rockhounding Montana  •  Robert Feldman GUIDEBOOK •  1996 •  PAPER  • 176 PAGES Jammed with maps, site directions, and a directory of local clubs and shops, this book is an aficionado's introduction to the geology of the state and its many minerals. Author Robert Feldman includes a brief history of mining. (USW58, $12.95)   Rocky Mountain Wildflowers  •  John J. Craighead FIELD GUIDE •  1998 •  PAPER  • 277 PAGES A Peterson guide to 590 species of wildflowers, with both line drawings and a section of color photographs. Each species is thoroughly described with information on range and habitat, as well as "interesting facts." A classic first published in 1963, this book is a good choice for travelers from Northern Arizona and New Mexico to British Columbia. With a focus on family and genus, the book includes the most conspicuous and commonly encountered flowers. (USW41, $21.00)   Roughing It  •  Mark Twain LITERATURE •  1996 •  PAPER  • 892 PAGES Here's the definitive edition of Mark Twain's classic account of "variegated vagabondizing" in the American West in the 1860s. It contains his fictionalized recollections of six years prospecting for gold and silver, speculating on timber, and writing for small Western newspapers. With all the original illustrations. "One of Twain's major and enduringly popular books." (USW16, $16.95)   Scats and Tracks of the Desert Southwest  •  James Halfpenny  •  Todd Telander FIELD GUIDE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 144 PAGES An essential pocket guide to tracks, scats and signs of not just the mammals of the region but also the reptiles, amphibians and birds. Each of the species gets a double-page spread with line drawings of the animal, scat and track, range map, and description. With shaded pencil drawings by Todd Telander. (SWU61, $9.95)   The Secret Knowledge of Water  •  Craig Childs TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2001 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES Longtime desert-dweller Craig Childs's reverence for water is displayed clearly in the pages of this travelogue, an adventuring ecologist's journey through Arizona, Utah, the Grand Canyon and Northern Mexico. Subtitled "Discovering the Essence of the American Desert," this lyrical narrative paints the desert as a place of mystery and infintie potential. (SWU169, $14.99)   Simple Foods for the Pack, The Sierra Club Guide to Delicious Natural Foods for the Trail  •  Claudia Axcell GUIDEBOOK •  2004 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES • FAMILY A classic practical guide to packing for the trail by the Sierra Club. (GEN181, $14.95)   Sing Down the Moon  •  Scott O'Dell LITERATURE •  1998 •  PAPER  • 137 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A historical novel about the forced migration of the Navajos from their homeland in Arizona to Fort Summer, New Mexico in the mid-1800s. The story is told through the experiences of 14-year-old Bright Morning and her friend Running Bird, who are captured from Canyon de Chelly by Spanish slavers. For readers ages 9-12, this book received the Newbery Honor Award. (USW162, $6.99)   The Solace of Open Spaces  •  Gretel Ehrlich CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1987 •  PAPER  • 131 PAGES A loosely organized travelogue and meditation on the high plains of Wyoming, Ehrlich's adopted home. While she writes of the ranchers, cowboys, and weather of Wyoming, the real star of this lyrical celebration of Wyoming is the landscape itself. (USW67, $14.00)   Songs from the Loom, A Navajo Girl Learns to Weave  •  Monty Roessel CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1995 •  PAPER  • 48 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) An introduction to Navajo weaving for children 9-12 and presented in the form of a photographic essay depicting the author's daughter learning the traditions of her ancestors. Part of the "We Are Still Here" series, this book also draws heavily from Navajo folklore. (SWU22, $8.95)   Sonoran Desert Spring  •  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. The book is organized as a series of essays on key plants and animals over the four-month period from February to May. (BJA20, $17.95)   Sonoran Desert Summer  •  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. A professor of insect behavior, he writes not only of the familiar saguaro cactus and showy bird-life of the region but also wood-boring beetles and other less obvious topics. (BJA21, $17.95)   Soul of Nowhere  •  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)   Southwestern Desert Birds  •  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. This pocket-size reference contains just the bare-bones information, but it's handy for quick identification in the field. (SWU42, $5.95)   Southwestern Desert Life  •  Raymond Leung  •  James Kavanaugh FIELD GUIDE •  2000 •  PLASTIC CARD A pocket-size, fold-out guide to the life of the desert southwest, from Gila monsters to saguaros, as well as some of the more modest species. This laminated reference is handy for quick identification in the field, with almost 150 illustrations. (SWU43, $5.95)   Southwestern Pottery, Anasazi to Zuni  •  John Blom  •  Allan Hayes ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1996 •  PAPER  • 189 PAGES A fully illustrated history of the pottery of the southwest geared for collectors (and demonstrating the authors' usual humor and tendency to anecdote). With illustrations of 1,100 pieces of pottery and useful tips for collectors. (SWU142, $21.95)   The Spirit of Yellowstone  •  Judith L. Meyer  •  Vance Howard HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 144 PAGES An engaging history of Yellowstone and its place in America's imagination, covering the establishment of the park, geography, wildlife, artistic representations and current issues. Complemented by modern color photographs, as well as archival illustrations and maps, it's written by a cultural geographer at the University of Wisconsin. (RKY25, $19.95)   Stolen Continents, 500 Years of Conquest and Resistance in the Americas  •  Ronald Wright HISTORY •  2004 •  PAPER  • 464 PAGES A powerful history of imperialism and resistance in the Americas, with a focus on the Aztec, Maya, Inca, Cherokee and Iroquois. Wright's illuminating account, told largely from the point of view of the losers, details the rapid collapse of cultures and societies in the Americas following the arrival of the Europeans in 1492. Wright draws on an impressive range of archival material in reconstructing this classic account, originally published in 1993. Wright is also the author of Time Among the Maya. (NAM20, $24.95)   A Thief of Time  •  Tony Hillerman MYSTERY •  2009 •  PAPER  • 352 PAGES This mystery of two corpses and stolen artifacts from an ancient Anasazi burial site is more than a good story of whodunit. The great mystery writer Tony Hillerman presents a thoughtful portrait of the complex relationships between white and Native Americans, set against a detailed depiction of Southwestern culture, landscape and history. (USW46, $9.99)   The Time of the Buffalo  •  Tom McHugh  •  Victoria Hobson NATURAL HISTORY •  1979 •  PAPER  • 339 PAGES A classic survey of the history and ecology of the American buffalo, including evolution, patterns of behavior, folklore, relationships with humans (including Plains cultures), biology and ecology. (BST54, $24.95)   To See Every Bird On Earth: A Father, A Son, And A Lifelong Obsession  •  Dan Koeppel NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES Ostensibly about birds and birdwatching, this enormously appealing book is a memoir by a talented writer of his father, a father who happens to be in the elite cadre of major birders. Dan Koeppel chronicles his father's growing interest in birds in this enormously appealing memoir of a life devoted to birds. Richard is a member of an elite group who have tallied more than 7,000 species. Koeppel includes his own travels tagging along and brief profiles of other eccentric listers. (BRD28, $14.00)   Trains of Discovery, Railroads and the Legacy of the National Parks  •  Alfred Runte HISTORY •  2011 •  PAPER  • 128 PAGES A thoroughly revised and expanded successor to Alfred Runte's Trains of Discovery: Western Railroads and the National Parks, the new edition now includes protected landscapes and historical sites east of the Mississippi made possible or influenced by railroads: the Hudson River Valley; Delaware Water Gap; Harpers Ferry; Indiana Dunes; Gettysburg; Steamtown; and Shenandoah, Great Smoky Mountains, and Acadia National Parks. An illustrated tribute to American railroads and national parks, featuring period advertisements, posters and memorabilia of Glacier, Grand Canyon and Denali National Parks. (USW56, $24.95)   Travelers Guide to the Geology of the Colorado Plateau  •  Donald L. Baars NATURAL HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 296 PAGES An outstanding survey of geology of the canyonlands of the four corners region. Baars, a professor of geology and guide, includes a geologic account of a rafting trip down the Grand Canyon. (SWU32, $25.00)   Tucson Map  •  Rand McNally Maps MAP A detailed map of Tucson, Arizona. Two Sides. 28x40 inches. (USW177, $4.95)   Tucson Southeast Arizona Map  •  North Star Maps MAP A map of Southeast Arizona covering Saguaro National Park, Tucson and the Chiricahua Mountains. Two Sides. 18x27 inches. (USW123, $3.95)   Undaunted Courage, Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson and the Opening of the American West  •  Stephen Ambrose EXPLORATION •  1996 •  HARD COVER  • 528 PAGES A fast-paced, marvelously detailed account of the exploration of the American West. Biographer Ambrose relies on newly published materials and original journals to recreate the high adventure and politics of late 18th-century America. This best-selling book is rich in details of geography, flora, fauna and Native American life. It is considerably enlivened by many maps -- and the author's own modern journey in the footsteps of Captain Lewis and the Discovery Corps. Ambrose knows how to tell a story and this is a great one. (USW03, $30.00)   The Verb to Bird, Sightings of an Avid Birder  •  Peter Cashwell NATURAL HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 269 PAGES A memoir of the birding life, its pleasures, obsessions and pitfalls. Based in the Carolinas (where he teaches English), Cashwell recounts in these essays the birds he's encountered, the why and wherefores of the birding life and some very entertaining anecdotes. Along the way, Cashwell traces his own development from casual novice to life lister (with a desire to see all the birds of North America). (BRD26, $16.95)   The Waters of Yellowstone with Rod and Fly  •  Howard Back  •  Craig Mathews  •  Dan Callaghan  •  Robert H. Berls BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2000 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES A classic memoir and handbook in one, this wise account of fly-fishing in Yellowstone, originally published 65-years ago, has been an essential part of anglers' libraries for generations. (RKY36, $24.95)   The Way to the Western Sea, Lewis and Clark Across the Continent  •  David Lavender EXPLORATION •  1990 •  PAPER  • 444 PAGES Characterized by its scholarship and sweeping narrative style, this book is a lively history of the expedition. (PNW35, $24.95)   Western USA Map  •  Hildebrand MAP A detailed map of the Western United States, from the Pacific to the Mississippi, at a scale of 1:3,500,000. Two Sides. 39x28 inches. (USW51, $4.95)   When Clay Sings  •  Bird Baylor LITERATURE •  1987 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) Bird Baylor's book, first published in 1972, endures as a remarkable evocation of the southwestern landscape and its ancient inhabitants. Tom Bahti illustrated; ages 4-8. (SWU103, $6.99)   Wild Plants of the Pueblo Province, Exploring Ancient and Enduring Uses  •  William Dunmire  •  Gail Tierney FIELD GUIDE •  1995 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES A plant ecologist and an anthropologist teamed up to write this accessible guide to the diverse plant communities of the Pueblo people, a rich source of information on the plants and human ecology of the high deserts and mountains of New Mexico and surrounding regions. With a laminated paper cover and sturdy spine, this book is meant to be taken in the field. With color landscape photos and individual drawings of 60 important plants. (USW09, $22.50)   Wilderness and the American Mind  •  Roderick Nash HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 413 PAGES A classic essay on changing American attitudes toward wilderness and the environment, including an enlightening discussion on western expansion. With chapters on Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, Aldo Leopold, Alaska and wilderness preservation. Originally published in 1967 and now in its fourth edition, "updated for the 21st century." (USW97, $18.00)   The Wolf, Ecology and Behavior of an Endangered Species  •  David Mech NATURAL HISTORY •  1970 •  PAPER  • 384 PAGES A classic overview of the ecology of the wolf by David Mech, a well known biologist who has done much of his field work on Ellesmere Island in the Canadian North. (BST35, $19.95)   Women's Diaries of the Westward Journey  •  Lillian Schlissel HISTORY •  2004 •  PAPER  • 278 PAGES A fascinating, well researched selection of women's diaries and journals from the Wild West, including vivid accounts of buffalo hunts, Indian raids, childbirth under difficult circumstances, geological wonders and a telling amount of inward trepidation. With black-and-white photographs throughout. Schlissel collected hundreds of diaries and memoirs for this history of pioneer women's experiences, the thesis of which -- that women and men experienced westward expansion differently -- is less remarkable than the details which lead to that conclusion. Schlissel quotes generously from her primary-source documents (and appends a long section of more excerpts). It's compulsively readable stuff. (USW395, $16.95)   Wyoming Atlas and Gazetteer  •  DeLorme Mapping REFERENCE •  2001 •  PAPER Wyoming is covered in this color atlas at a detailed scale of 1:250,000, with Yellowstone at twice that scale. Each map shows clear delineation of parks and natural features. (USW62, $19.95)   Yellowstone Country, The Enduring Wonder  •  Seymour L. Fishbein NATURAL HISTORY •  2010 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES An overview of Yellowstone presented in the style of National Geographic, featuring spectacular color photographs, maps and good travel information. (SWU76, $16.00)   The Yellowstone Fly-Fishing Guide  •  Craig Mathews  •  Clayton Molinero GUIDEBOOK •  1997 •  PAPER  • 150 PAGES A guide to fishing in Yellowstone National Park, written by experienced local anglers and the owners of the Yellowstone Park Company. Covering techniques, equipment and hundreds of sites, it's the perfect tool for planning a fishing trip to the park. (RKY35, $16.95)   The Yellowstone Winter Guide  •  Jeff Henry GUIDEBOOK •  1998 •  PAPER  • 104 PAGES A practical guide to Yellowstone in winter for snowmobilers and outdoor enthusiasts. With maps, ski trails, color photographs -- and a chapter on wildlife. (USW69, $13.95)   Yellowstone Wolves in the Wild  •  James Halfpenny NATURAL HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 104 PAGES A dazzling set of photographs of Yellowstone's wolf packs, paired with commentary and natural history from park researchers. (RKY59, $19.95)   Yellowtail, Crow Medicine Man and Sun Dance Chief, An Autobiography  •  Thomas Yellowtail  •  Michael Oren Fitzgerald BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1994 •  PAPER This autobiography of the highly influential Crow medicine man -- and Crow-Shoshone Sun Dance chief -- is a good overview of the culture and world view of a people. Born in 1903, Thomas Yellowtail was a key figure in Crow tribal life, a living link to spiritual traditions and life in the days before the reservation. He died at 90 in 1993. Yellowtail lived with editor Michael Oren Fitzgerald, who is an adopted member of the Crow since 1972, for a year before his death. Fitzgerald has written widely on Native American spirituality. (RKY72, $19.95)   Young Men & Fire  •  Norman MacLean HISTORY •  1993 •  PAPER  • 301 PAGES A lyrical and finely wrought story of the famous Mann Gulch, Montana firestorm, which took the lives of 13 of the elite Smokejumpers of the U.S. Forest Service in August 1949. It is an evocative tale of human error, the great power of nature and the spirit of the American West. (USW95, $16.00)
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