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	Lonely Planet Baja & Los Cabos  •  Danny Palmerlee GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 308 PAGES An excellent practical guide to the peninsula. In addition to local maps and great information on sightseeing, hotels and accommodations, it includes a 75-page overview of the nature, culture and history of Baja California and a few color photographs. (BJA10, $19.99)
	The Forgotten Peninsula, A Naturalist in Baja California  •  Joseph Wood Krutch NATURAL HISTORY •  1986 •  PAPER  • 277 PAGES A classic portrait and celebration of the plants, landscapes and history of Baja Naturalist Ann Zwinger called this book "a delightful narrative of natural history exploration at its best." It's a classic. (BJA01, $17.95)
	The Log from the Sea of Cortez  •  John Steinbeck  •  Edward F. Ricketts 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. It's one of our favorite books. For those of you who have battled outboard engines, we especially recommend the hilarious few pages on the "Hansen Sea Cow." (BJA02, $15.00)
	Baja California Map  •   ITMB 2006 •  MAP A detailed travel map of Baja California and the Sea of Cortez (with a small portion of adjoining mainland Mexico) at the very good scale of 1:650,000. With city plans of Tijuana, Mexicali and La Paz. Printed on water- and tear-proof paper. (BJA13, $10.95)
	Searching for Steinbeck's Sea of Cortez  •  Andromeda Romano-Lax TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 254 PAGES Like many of us, Romano-Lax headed for Baja California with a well worn copy of Steinbeck's classic Log From the Sea of Cortez in hand. Her adventures, however, resulted in a book. Her lyrical account is an homage to Steinbeck's spirit and passions, combining history, adventure and nature, especially marine life. Subtitled "A Makeshift Expedition along Baja's Desert Coast," this book is both a tribute and celebration. (BJA33, $16.95)

	Baja and the Mexican Riviera  •   Coastal Cruise USA    •  A very good topographical map of the area that folds into a handy booklet. (BJA04, $15.95)
	The Baja Adventure Book  •  Walt Peterson   • GUIDEBOOK  •  The oversized, comprehensive, eccentric guide to outdoor activities and life in Baja, featuring Peterson's excellent maps, prractically kilometer-by-kilometer road logs, photographs, and interesting facts and stories about the area. (BJA22, $24.95)
	The Basic Book of Sea Kayaking  •  Derek C. Hutchinson   • GUIDEBOOK  •  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)
	Discovery and Conquest of Mexico  •  Bernal Diaz del Castillo  •  A.P. Maudslay  •  Hugh Thomas   • HISTORY  •  A vivid eyewitness account from a soldier's perspective. Diaz attempts to set the story straight and his classic first-person account is a richly detailed, well written and essential narrative of the Spanish conquest of Mexico. (MEX32, $24.00)
	The Labyrinth of Solitude  •  Octavio Paz   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  These essays by the Nobel Prize-winning poet address Mexican culture and character. The chapters on the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead and the conquest are especially memorable. (MEX08, $14.50)
	Almost an Island, Travels in Baja California  •  Bruce Berger   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  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)
	Miraculous Air, Journey of a Thousand Miles through Baja California, the Other Mexico  •  C. M. Mayo   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  A personable and marvelously well informed portrait of the land and people of Baja California. (BJA34, $15.00)
	Desert Solitaire  •  Edward Abbey   • NATURAL HISTORY • 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)
	Amphibians and Reptiles of Baja California  •  Ron McPeak   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A field guide to the reptiles and amphibians of Baja California, featuring color photographs. (BJA27, $20.95)
	Baja California Plant Field Guide  •  Norman C. Roberts   • FIELD GUIDE  •  With hundreds of color photographs illustrating commonly-encountered plants, this excellent field guide also includes short introductory chapters on the botanic areas of Baja California, as well as to its geology and climate. Indispensable for plant appreciation. (BJA05, $24.95)
	Fishwatcher's Field Guide Baja California, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco  •  Idaz Greenberg   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A double-sided, full color waterproof card. (BJA31, $7.50)
	National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America  •   National Geographic   • FIELD GUIDE  •  From Alaska to Baja California, this field guide published by the National Geographic Society, now in its fifth edition (with tabs!), is the one to carry. (FG09, $24.00)
	Sea of Cortez Marine Animals  •  Daniel W. Gotshall   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A handy photographic guide to common fishes and marine invertebrates from Baja to Panama. (BJA06, $24.95)
	Seabirds, An Identification Guide  •  Peter Harrison   • FIELD GUIDE • OUT OF PRINT  •  The definitive guide to the world's seabirds. (FG01, $32.00)

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