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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)

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)

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)

 
Western Mexico Cruise Tour Guide, Baja and the Mexican Riviera

Western Mexico Cruise Tour Guide, Baja and the Mexican Riviera


by Coastal Cruise USA

  • MAP

This six-foot-long map and guide folds into a handy booklet, showing points of interest from Los Angeles to Acapulco. (BJA04, $15.95)

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)

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)

National Parks of Northern Mexico

National Parks of Northern Mexico


by Richard D. Fisher

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 129 PAGES

Veteran travel guide and photographer Richard Fisher has put together a stunning selection of color photographs for this slim, oversize paperback. (MEX15, $16.95)

Saving the Gray Whale: People, Politics, and Conservation in Baja California


by Serge Dedina

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 200 PAGES

A look at the whale, its breeding lagoons in Baja, and ongoing conservation threats. (BJA36, $19.95)

The Art of Photographing Nature

The Art of Photographing Nature


by Art Wolfe | Martha Hill

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 184 PAGES

An elegant how-to book, featuring 250 photographs by nature photographer Art Wolfe and insightful commentary by Martha Hill, a former photo editor at Audubon magazine. (PHT02, $30.00)

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)

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)

Between Pacific Tides

Between Pacific Tides


by Edward F. Ricketts | Jack Calvin | Joel W. Hedgpeth | David W. Phillips | John Steinbeck

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 652 PAGES

A handbook to the rocky shores and tide pools of the Pacific Coast of the United States. Each intertidal zone is discussed in depth, augmented by black-and-white photographs and diagrams. (FG34, $32.95)

Field Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Adjacent Areas, Belize, Guatemala, and El Salvador

Field Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Adjacent Areas, Belize, Guatemala, and El Salvador


by Ernest Preston Edwards

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES
  • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE

This classic guide illustrates all the regularly occurring birds of Mexico and neighboring areas, including details of distribution, abundance, habitat and identification features for 850 species. (MEX47, $22.95)

Field Guide to the Gray Whale

Field Guide to the Gray Whale


by Oceanic Society

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1989
  • PAPER
  • 64 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A brief, handsomely illustrated field guide with a focus on the behavior of gray whales. (FG07, $6.95)

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)

Marine Mammals of the Eastern North Pacific

Marine Mammals of the Eastern North Pacific


by Sea Grant Alaska | Pieter Folkens

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2010
  • PLASTIC CARD
  • 8 PAGES

This 8-panel waterproof card illustrates Alaska's whales, dolphins, sea otters and seals. (ALA143, $10.00)

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)

The Desert Islands of Mexico's Sea of Cortez

The Desert Islands of Mexico's Sea of Cortez


by Stewart Aitchison

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 120 PAGES

A biologist, geologist and naturalist on expedition cruises in the region, Stewart Aitchison brings experience -- and a large photo library -- to this well illustrated natural history. (BJA69, $15.95)

The Desert Islands of Mexico's Sea of Cortez

The Desert Islands of Mexico's Sea of Cortez


by Stewart Aitchison

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 120 PAGES

A biologist, geologist and naturalist on expedition cruises in the region, Stewart Aitchison brings experience -- and a large photo library -- to this well illustrated natural history. (BJA69, $15.95)

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