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Eyewitness Guide Southwest and Las Vegas

by Eyewitness Guides

• GUIDEBOOK
• 2012
• FLEXI-BOUND
• 314 PAGES

This thorough, gorgeously illustrated guidebook provides an excellent overview of the Southwest, its history, traditions, cultures and sights. With color photography, dozens of local maps and a synopsis of the region's attractions. (SWU147, $23.00)

The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons

by John Wesley Powell

• EXPLORATION
• 2003
• PAPER
• 397 PAGES

The classic tale of adventure and exploration of the rivers and canyonlands of the Colorado Plateau, originally published in 1875 -- and still terrific reading for any traveler to the Grand Canyon. (USW80, $17.00)

Desert Solitaire

by Edward Abbey

• NATURAL HISTORY
• 1990
• PAPER
• 303 PAGES
• FAVORITE

One of the great works on the value of the desert, eloquent and laugh-out-loud funny. Although Abbey writes specifically about his experiences as a ranger at Arches National Park outside Moab, Utah, his message is universal. (DES02, $14.95)

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)

USA Southwest, Southern Rockies Map

by Borch Maps

• 2007
• MAP

A map of the American Southwest at a scale of 1:3,000,000 with roads, parks and topography. (SWU21, $9.95)

 

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Bryce Canyon National Park Map

by Trails Illustrated

• MAP

A detailed map of Bryce Canyon at a scale of 1:37,000. (USW143, $11.95)

Grand Canyon National Park Map 261

by Trails Illustrated

• 2012
• MAP

A detailed hiker's map (1:35,000) of Colorado River miles 60-98, perfect for those hiking to Bright Angel and Indian Gardens campgrounds. (USW332, $11.95)

Zion National Park Map

by Trails Illustrated

• MAP

A detailed map of Zion National Park at a scale of 1:38,000. (USW144, $11.95)

Falcon Guide, Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks

by Tamara Martin | Erik Molvar

• GUIDEBOOK
• 2005
• PAPER
• 246 PAGES

In addition to useful trail descriptions, maps and safety techniques, this practical hiking guide to Zion and Bryce National Parks gives an overview of the area's natural history. (USW138, $16.95)

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)

Insight Guide Arizona & Grand Canyon

by Nicky Leach

• GUIDEBOOK
• 2012
• PAPER
• 368 PAGES

This lavishly illustrated guide includes excellent color maps and thoughtful short essays on history, culture and attractions. With chapters on numerous destinations including Phoenix, Sedona, Navajo and Hopi Reservations, and ghost towns. (SWU274, $23.99)

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 Southwest Inside Out, An Illustrated Guide to the Land and its History

by Thomas Wiewandt | Maureen Wilks

• GUIDEBOOK
• 2010
• FLEXI-BOUND
• 208 PAGES

An outstanding guide to understanding the geomorphology of the Southwest, featuring the author's color photographs of canyons, dunes and other landforms. (USW345, $24.95)

The Traveling Nature Photographer

by Steven Morello

• GUIDEBOOK
• 2008
• PAPER
• 176 PAGES

Morello's handy guide to exploring the natural world through photography includes chapters on preparation, equipment (especially lenses), weather, exposure basics and composition. (PHT31, $29.99)

Sedona

by Sedona Historical Society

• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• 2008
• PAPER
• 126 PAGES

This lovingly produced collection of 200 archival photographs shows the transformation of Sedona from a tiny outpost along Oak Creek Canyon to a popular recreational destination. (SWU241, $21.99)

The National Parks, America's Best Idea

by Dayton Duncan | Ken Burns

• HISTORY
• 2009
• DVD

The widescreen edition of Ken Burn's 6-part, 12-hour ode to the national parks, featuring hundreds of interviews, fascinating archival images and dazzling cinematography in High Definition. (USA394, $99.99)

The West: An Illustrated History

by Ken Burns | Geoffrey C. Ward

• HISTORY
• 2003
• PAPER
• 464 PAGES

The lavish illustrated companion to the PBS series with essays from seven renowned writers and historian. (USW674, $27.99)

Beyond the Hundredth Meridian, John Wesley Powell and the Second Opening of the West

by Wallace Stegner

• EXPLORATION
• 1992
• PAPER
• 438 PAGES

The classic, Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of explorer John Wesley Powell by the great Wallace Stegner, first published in 1954. It's both an adventure and an insightful look at the politics of development in the American West. (USW78, $17.00)

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)

Miles from Nowhere

by Dayton Duncan

• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
• 2000
• PAPER
• 320 PAGES

Touring the American West from the Rio Grande to the Cascades in a GMC Suburban, covering more than 30,000 miles, Duncan paints a vivid, perceptive portrait of frontier life in contemporary America. (USW675, $19.95)

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)

The Man Who Walked Through Time

by 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)

The Grand Canyon Reader

by Lance Newman

• ANTHOLOGY
• 2011
• PAPER
• 245 PAGES

Both an English professor and river guide, Lance Newman selects well from the accounts of early explorers, popular fiction and contemporary literature by writers as diverse as John McPhee, Ann Zwinger, Edward Abbey and Barry Lopez for this choice anthology. Organized into section of the rim, the river and people, these Stories of the Great Unknown are just the thing for the traveler. (SWU490, $19.95)

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, $13.95)

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)

Canyon Wilderness of the Southwest

by Jon Ortner

• NATURAL HISTORY
• 2010
• HARD COVER
• 240 PAGES

Bryce, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands and Grand Canyon are all featured in this photographic tribute, a miniature version (7 x 5 1/4 inches) of Jon Ortner's stunning oversized original. (USW632, $18.95)

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)

Pages of Stone: Geology of Western National Parks and Monuments, Grand Canyon and the Plateau Country

by Halka Chronic

• NATURAL HISTORY
• 2004
• PAPER
• 158 PAGES

An informative guide to the geology of the Colorado Plateau, some of the most ruggedly beautiful land in the southwest. With mostly black-and-white photographs, maps, diagrams and glossary. (USW380, $19.95)

Red: Passion and Patience in the Desert

by 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)

The National Parks, America's Best Idea

by Ken Burns | Dayton Duncan

• NATURAL HISTORY
• 2011
• PAPER
• 400 PAGES

Now in a paper edition, this lavishly illustrated tale by the dynamic PBS duo brings to life the conservationists, politicians, presidents and dreamers who created our national park system. (USA356, $32.50)

Canyon Country Wildflowers

by Damian Fagan

• FIELD GUIDE
• 2012
• PAPER
• 152 PAGES

This comprehensive field guide covers 190 of the most commonly encountered wildflowers, shrubs and trees of the Four Corners area. (USW155, $19.95)

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)

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)

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)

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