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The Log from the Sea of Cortez

The Log from the Sea of Cortez

by John Steinbeck

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

The classic account of a collecting trip to the Sea of Cortez with marine biologist Ed Ricketts, first published in 1941. Subtitled "A Leisurely Journal of Travel and Research," this much-loved book captures the wonders of the Gulf of California and the joys of discovery. (BJA02, $16.00)

Oasis of Stone

Oasis of Stone

by Bruce Berger | Miguel Angel de la Cueva

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 208 PAGES

The geology, plants, wildlife and human history of Baja in 180 gorgeous color photographs and marvelously informative essays. (BJA60, $49.95)

Whales and Other Marine Mammals of California and Baja

Whales and Other Marine Mammals of California and Baja

by Tamara Eder

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 176 PAGES

Photographs, maps, identification and natural history are all covered in this handy guide featuring color illustrations by Ian Sheldon. (BJA52, $12.95)

Baja California Map

Baja California Map

by ITMB

  • 2010
  • MAP

Including the Sea of Cortez and adjoining Sonora coast at a scale of 1:650,000, this handy map is also printed on waterproof paper. (BJA13, $10.95)

 
The Baja Adventure Book

The Baja Adventure Book


by Walt Peterson

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 310 PAGES

The oversized, comprehensive, eccentric guide to outdoor activities and life in Baja, featuring Peterson's excellent maps, practically kilometer-by-kilometer road logs, photographs and interesting facts and stories about the area. (BJA22, $24.95)

The Basic Book of Sea Kayaking

The Basic Book of Sea Kayaking


by Derek C. Hutchinson

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES

A brief guide to the fundamentals of sea kayaking by a leading authority, equally useful for the beginner and as a review for experienced paddlers. With 50 color illustrations. (OCE54, $9.95)

Almost an Island, Travels in Baja California

Almost an Island, Travels in Baja California


by Bruce Berger

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A poet and aficionado with an irrepressible sense of humor, Berger combines anecdote, history and research to bring the deserts, towns and eccentric personalities of Baja to life. (BJA15, $17.95)

Into a Desert Place

Into a Desert Place


by Graham MacKintosh

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 312 PAGES

The entertaining and typically British story of a 3,000-mile lark around the Peninsula by the spectacularly ill-equipped Mackintosh. The book takes the form of a two-year-long diary, recounting the eccentric personalities and his day-to-day efforts to feed himself -- along with some down-to-earth prose on the remote grandeur of the desert and sea. (BJA07, $16.95)

Miraculous Air

Miraculous Air


by C. M. Mayo

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

Like Steinbeck (from whom she quotes in the title "the very air here is miraculous"), Mayo is enchanted with the land and people of Baja. She writes of a 1,000 mile journey from Cabo to Tijuana with insight, warmth and style. (BJA34, $15.00)

Searching for Steinbeck's Sea of Cortez

Searching for Steinbeck's Sea of Cortez


by Andromeda Romano-Lax

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 254 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

Romano-Lax retraces Steinbeck's memorable 1940s voyage in this homage, travelogue and nice piece of literary detective work. (BJA33, $16.95)

Eye of the Whale, Epic Passage From Baja to Siberia

Eye of the Whale, Epic Passage From Baja to Siberia


by Dick Russell

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 688 PAGES

Epic in scope, this absorbing, first-person account follows the migration of the gray whale from the lagoons along the Pacific coast of Baja to the summer feeding grounds in Alaska. (BJA32, $35.00)

Gray Whales, Wandering Giants

Gray Whales, Wandering Giants


by Robert H. Busch

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

In this complete natural history of the gray whale, Busch chronicles not just ecology and evolution but also conservation, mythology and lore. With 80 excellent color photographs. (BJA14, $19.95)

Ocean Oasis

Ocean Oasis


by Soames Summerhays

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • DVD

Produced by Lindblad naturalist Summerhays in conjunction with the San Diego Natural History Museum, this IMAX film features eye-popping footage of both the desert landscapes and underwater scenes of the invertebrates, fish and especially the whales of Baja California. (BJA53, $14.99)

Sightings, The Gray Whales' Journey

Sightings, The Gray Whales' Journey


by Brenda Peterson | Linda Hogan

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 336 PAGES

Peterson provides an overview of the natural history of the celebrated gray whale, while Hogan, a poet, tackles more philosophical issues in this intriguing series of meditative essays published by National Geographic. (BST74, $14.00)

The Forgotten Peninsula, A Naturalist in Baja California

The Forgotten Peninsula, A Naturalist in Baja California


by Joseph Wood Krutch

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1986
  • PAPER
  • 277 PAGES

A classic, leisurely account of the plants, landscapes and history of Lower California. (BJA01, $19.95)

Amphibians and Reptiles of Baja California

Amphibians and Reptiles of Baja California


by Ron McPeak

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 99 PAGES

A field guide to the reptiles and amphibians of Baja California, featuring color photographs. (BJA27, $20.95)

Baja California Plant Field Guide

Baja California Plant Field Guide


by Jon Rebman

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2012
  • PAPER
  • 309 PAGES
  • COMING IN APRIL

With hundreds of color photographs illustrating commonly encountered plants, this superb field guide also includes short introductory chapters on vegetation, geology and climate. This third edition was revised and updated by Jon Rebman (BJA05, $24.95)

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)

Mexico Field Guide, Baja California Sea and Shore Birds

Mexico Field Guide, Baja California Sea and Shore Birds


by Rainforest Publications

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2002
  • PLASTIC CARD

This beautifully illustrated, double-sided laminated card depicts 60 commonly encountered birds of coastal Baja California and the Sea of Cortez. We also carry the Baja, Sea of Cortez Marine Mammal Guide plastic card. (Item BJA62) (MEX174, $6.95)

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)

Reef Fishes of the Sea of Cortez

Reef Fishes of the Sea of Cortez


by Donald Thomson | Lloyd Findley | Alex Kersitch

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 374 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A revised edition of the much-acclaimed field guide to the reef fishes of the Sea of Cortez. It features not only excellent color plates and photographs, but also a very good introduction to the ecology and biogeography of the Sea of Cortez. (BJA28, $29.95)

Sea of Cortez Marine Animals

Sea of Cortez Marine Animals


by Daniel W. Gotshall

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 112 PAGES

A handy photographic guide to common fishes and marine invertebrates from Baja to Panama. (BJA06, $24.95)

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