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100 Classic Hikes in Northern California John R.& Marc J. Soares
Includes a mix of day hikes and overnight backpacking trips. Detailed info on
every trail including best seasons to go. Color photos.
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Paper 0898867029
$19.95
MOUNTAINEE
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101 Hikes in Northern California: Exploring Mountains, Valleys, and Seashore Matt Heid
This guidebook includes detailed trail descriptions and an accurate map for
each route, highlights of each hike, and an up-to-date discussion of hiking
equipment.
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Paper 0899972578
$16.95
WILDERNESS
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20 Tales of California: A Rare Collection of Western Stories Hector Lee
Both folklore and local history, most of the stories are about real people.
They are essentially true, but some are folklore, as folk remembered the truth
or have fashioned it into local history.
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Paper 1877810622
$9.95
RAYVE
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301 Tips from the Fisherman's Forecast Bud Neville
Entertaining, informative book about Northern California sportsfishing
techniques and hot spots. Includes maps and diagrams covering the best saltwater
and freshwater fishing the region.
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Paper 0971298807
$16.95
AGENCY
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75 Hikes in California's Lassen Park & Mount Shasta Regions John R. Soares
Northern Ca.'s Cascades contain some of the most popular hiking spots in
California. This book will provide the reader with all the info she'll need to
explore this area's natural beauty.
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Paper 0898864666
$14.95
MOUNTAINEE
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Adventure Cycling in Northern California: Selected On & Off Road Rides Sarah Lane
Forty-four classic bike rides with maps for each route. A wide range of skill
levels. Rides range from one-day to multi-day tours and cover both road routes
and mountain bike trails.
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Paper 0898865042
$14.95
MOUNTAINEE
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Animal Tracks of Northern California Ian Sheldon
Helps you identify tracks of all shapes and sizes, from the San Joaquin
pocket mouse to the elusive mountain lion. Perfect for children, teachers,
parents back-woods explorers and naturalists.
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Paper 1551051036
$7.95
LPP
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Annuals for Northern California Don Williamson and Bob Tanem
Over 475 annuals best suited to Northern California's climate. Tips on
planting, growing, details on light, water and nutrient needs.
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Paper 1551052490
$18.95
LPP
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Architectural Terra Cotta of Gladding, McBean Gary Kurutz
A remarkable collection containing over 120 duotone photographs with
accompanying text that illustrates California decorative terra cotta from
neo-Gothic style of the 1890s to "skyscraper moderne" and Art-Deco of the 1930s.
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Cloth 0915269090
$45.00
WINDGATE
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At Work: The Art of California Labor
Mark Dean Johnson, editor
A powerful examination of California labor history since the turn of the 20th
century.
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Paper 1890771678
$35.00
HEYDAY
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Backpacking California Paul Backhurst
Aimed at serious outdoor lovers, the routes assume some familiarity with
backpacking. Each trip includes a trail map show the trailhead, route, and
terminus; campsites; mileage; and a hiking difficulty chart.
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Paper 0899972861
$21.95
WILDERNESS
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Backroads of Northern California David M. Wyman
A pictorial guide to the winding backroads of the Golden State's spectacular
northern half.
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Paper 0896584070
$19.95
VOYAGEUR
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Bear in Mind: The California Grizzly Susan Snyder
The story of the California grizzly bear. Once a powerful and terrifying
animal, he now lives in the imagination, a disembodied symbol of the romantic
West.
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Cloth 1890771708
$60.00
HEYDAY
NEW TITLE
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Best Hikes of the Trinity Alps Art Bernstein
Includes Castle Crag, Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel, Snow Mountain Wilderness area.
Trails are described in detail including how to get to the trail head, flora,
fauna and other interest of the region.
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Paper 1879415054
$17.00
MNA
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Birding Northern California John Kemper
This book leads you to 81 prime birding areas, with 294 individual sites and
102 maps. Seasonal bargraphs are provided for regularly occurring species. Range
maps for 173 specialty birds.
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Paper 1560448326
$18.95
GLOBE
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Birds of California: A Guide to Viewing Distinctive Varieties Rich Stallcup
User friendly guidebooks. Booklet.
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Paper 1558381325
$6.95
PRIMER
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Birds of Northern California David Fix and Andy Bezener
This colorful guide describes and illustrates 328 birds found in Northern
California. Features color-coded bird groups and thumb tab references.
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Paper 155105227X
$19.95
LPP
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Bugs of Northern California John Acorn and Ian Sheldon
This book makes it possible to quickly and easily become an expert bugster.
Television's Nature Nut, John Acorn, teams up with nature illustrator Ian
Sheldon to craft a witty and personable book about the myriad insects and
arachnids found throughout the diverse habitats of Northern California.
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Paper 1551053209
$12.95
LPP
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California Art Wolfe
Beautiful photos of California.
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Cloth 157061279X
$40.00
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California 1850: A Snapshot in Time Janice Marschner
This book provides a vivid description of 1850-California and sets the stage
for further study of places of interest.
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Paper 0967706947
$19.95
COLEMAN
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California Beaches, 3rd edition Parke Puterbaugh & Alan Bisbort
Essential for anyone who wants to spend less time planning and more time
enjoying the outdoors. New edition of California Beaches includes updated and
expanded listings of hotels, inns and restaurants for all tastes and budgets.
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Paper 1566914248
$19.95
PGW
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California Butterflies John S. Garth and J. W. Tilden
Volume 51 of California Natural History Guides.
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Paper 0520053893
$15.95
UCPRESS
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California Calls You: The Art of Promoting the Golden State, 1870 to 1940 KD Kurutz and Gary F. Kurutz
Here, under one cover is a unique collection, over 360 full color
illustrations of the best of California promotional graphics.
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Cloth 0915269198
$45.00
WINDGATE
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California Camping, 13th edition Tom Stienstra
Provides details on nearly every campground in the entire state, from
secluded alpine hike-in sites to convenient roadside spots, including more than
100 in the "5 Percent Club," for those who want to escape the crowds.
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Paper 1566914868
$21.95
PGW
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California Desperadoes: Stories of Early California Outlaws in Their Own
Words William B. Secrest
I shot him in the left temple; the gun dropped from his hands; he quivered
one instant, and Andy McGinnis climbed the Golden Stairs... It was Chris Evans
speaking. This is just one of many raw stories of holdups, shootouts and bounty
hunters told by the outlaws themselves.
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Paper 1884995195
$15.95
QUILL
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California Directory of Fine Wineries Marty Olmstead
Easy-to-follow guide that profiles 60 wineries and gives driving directions
for more than 100 more. Spotlights distinctive winery features.
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Cloth 0972499318
$19.95
TENSPEED
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California
Fishing: The Complete Guide to More Than 2,000 Fishing Spots in the Golden
State Tom Stienstra
6th edition.
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Paper 1566912873
$19.95
PGW
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California Fly Tying & Fishing Guide Ken Hanley
Color photos of over 100 flies and their recipes are included in this
spiral-bound book. Waters represented: Sierra trout streams, High Sierra lakes,
Northern Ca. trout streams, Central Valley and Sierra Foothill streams, Ca.'s
large lakes and more.
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Paper 187817505X
$14.95
FA
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California Forests and Woodlands: A Natural History Verna R. Johnston
"Like taking a long hike with an encyclopedically smart friend." (San
Francisco Chronicle) 60 color photographs and 30 b/w drawings.
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Paper 0520202481
$18.95
UCPRESS
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California Golf: The Complete Guide to Every Course in the Golden State Mark Soltau
Over 780 golf courses. Included is the latest fee information, play policies,
course descriptions, ratings, slopes and more.
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Paper 1573540501
$20.95
PGW
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California Grizzly Tracy I. Storer and Lloyd P. Tevis, Jr.
Tells the natural history of the grizzly in California, its original
distribution, its gradual extinction, and the relationship of the grizzly with
humans.
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Paper 0520205200
$18.95
UCPRESS
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California Hiking Tom Stienstra and Michael Hodgson
Includes grid maps and trip notes rating each hike for difficulty, travel
time and scenery. 6th edition.
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Paper 1566914876
$21.95
PGW
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California Insects Jerry A. Powell and Charles L. Hogue
Volume 44 of California Natural History Guides.
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Paper 0520037820
$19.95
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California Landscape Garden: Ecology, Culture, and Design, The Mark Francis and Andreas Reimann
The beauty, resources, and natural processes of the California landscape are
brought to the home garden in this fine testament to ecological gardening,
connecting history, culture, region, and design.
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Paper 0520217640
$29.95
UCPRESS
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California Light: The Watercolors of Rollin Pickford Mark Arax and Joel Pickford
More than a monograph on a remarkable artist. Five essays and interviews
explore different facets of the artist's life and career.
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Cloth 0912201320
$55.00
CSUF
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California On My Mind Mike Anich
There are 120 pages of color photography as well as quotations from John
Muir, John Steinbeck, Theodore Roosevelt and others who have recognized
California as a place like no other on earth. A beautiful coffee-table book.
Each book is enclosed in a special cardboard container.
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Cloth 156044570X
$32.95
GLOBE
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California Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning William Bright
"The definitive guide to the etymology of California's geographical names."
(Santa Cruz Sentinel)
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Paper 0520212711
$14.95
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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California Poetry: From the Gold Rush to the Present Dana Gioia, Chryss Yost and Jack Hicks, editors
A comprehensive, historical anthology of 150 years of the finest poetry by
California authors of all schools and ideas.
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Paper 1890771724
$19.95
HEYDAY
NEW TO CATALOG
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California Recreational Lakes and Rivers Tom Stienstra
A complete guide to every lake, river, bay, and coastal port in the state, as
well as the water sports popular at each.
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Paper 157354065X
$19.95
PGW
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California Recreational Lakes and Rivers, 3rd ed. Tom Stienstra
The complete guide to boating, fishing, and water sports. Includes detailed
information on boating rules and regulations, top-ten list of the best family
destinations, and much more.
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Paper 157354065X
$19.95
PGW
NEW TO CATALOG
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California Reflections: Littlebook Carr Clifton
Thirty-five full color photographs. The dramatic photos are paired with
quotes from some of the world's most noted writers.
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Cloth 1565791355
$14.95
WESTCLIFFE
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California State Parks: A Complete Recreation Guide Rhonda & George Ostertag
California has more state parks containing more natural variety than any
other state in the country. This guide can be used to find out how to get to
each park, where to boat, camp, swim, ski, and to learn park hours, fees and
reservation procedures. 2nd edition.
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Paper 0898867622
$17.95
MOUNTAINEE
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California Traveler's Trivia Bob Carter
This entertaining and enlightening collection of fun facts and tantalizing
trivia about California is in alphabetical order by city and county.
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Paper 1560449543
$9.95
GLOBE
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California Waterfalls Ann Marie Brown
Where to hike, bike, backpack, walk and drive to 200 of the Golden State's
most spectacular falls. 2nd edition.
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Paper 1573540706
$17.95
PGW
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California Wildflowers Beverly Magley
A beginner's field guide to the state's most common flowers. Contains
interesting facts: The wake-robin gets its name because it emerges at the same
time the first robin appears in the spring.
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Paper 1560443855
$6.95
GLOBE
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California Wildlife Viewing Guide Jeanne L. Clark
The official guidebook for the National Watchable Wildlife Program. There are
150 detailed site descriptions, side trips, viewing tips, and easy-to-follow
maps. Color photos.
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Paper 1560444940
$12.95
GLOBE
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California Wildlife: The Complete Guide Tom Stienstra
The best places to observe animals in their natural habitat.
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Paper 1573540870
$12.95
PGW
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California, 3rd edition Andrea Shulte-Peevers et al.
Covers top outdoor activities; hiking in Yosemite; gambling getaways to Reno
and Las Vegas; expanded coverage of the Napa Valley & Sonoma wine country.
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Paper 1864503319
$21.99
LONELYPLAN
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California: A Study of American Character Josiah Royce
A 19th century iconoclast reinterprets the American invasion of California.
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Paper 189077152X
$21.95
HEYDAY
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California: Golden past, Shining Future: A Sesquicentennial Celebration John A. Maynard
A full-color coffee table book that celebrates California's 150 year
anniversary.
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Cloth 188293332X
$49.95
CHERBO
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CaliforniaÆs Chinese Heritage: A Legacy of Places Thomas A. McDannold
Eminently useful, this book is arranged county by county with sites listed in
alphabetical order.
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Paper 0962304891
$27.95
HERITAGEWB
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Californian Wildlife Region, The Vinson Brown
Over 650 illustrations and updated descriptions of the region's common wild
plants and animals make this comprehensive field guide indispensable for
students, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Paper 0879612010
$14.95
NGP
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California-Nevada Roads Less Traveled: A Discovery Guide to Places Less
Traveled Don Martin and Betty Martin
Features 25 driving routes through unusual locales. Black & white photos.
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Paper 0942053281
$16.95
PGW
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California's Arab Americans Janice Marschner
Summary of geographical, sociological, and historical facts about the Arab
world with focus on family stories from throughout the state.
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Cloth 0967706971
$18.95
COLEMAN
NEW TO CATALOG
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California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic & Modern Names of the
State David L. Durham
California's most complete gazetteer with more than 40,000 entries. Supplies
hard-to-find information about the geographic features that make up the State of
California.
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Paper 1884995144
$195.00
QUILL
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California's Hidden Gold: Nuggets from the State's Rich History Alton Pryor
Pryor found 41 more tales of California's rich history to write his sixth
book.
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Paper 0966005376
$11.95
STAGECOACH
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Cattle King Edward F. Treadwell
Henry Miller was the largest private landowner in the U.S. and the driving
force behind Miller & Lux. His story is an important part of San Joaquin Valley
land and water politics.
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Paper 0934136106
$12.95
GREAT WEST
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Chinese Community of Stockton Sylvia Sun Minnick
Hundreds of black and white photos with interesting history of the Chinese
community of Stockton.
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Paper 0738520535
$19.99
ARCADIA
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Classic Tales in California History Alton Pryor
Contains 36 chapters of truly engrossing true tales in California majestic
history. In writing the book, the author has made an attempt to keep in mind the
importance of history for students as well as adults.
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Paper 0966005325
$9.95
STAGECOACH
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Climbing California's Fourteeners: 183 Routes to the Fifteen Highest Peaks Stephen F. Porcella and Cameron M. Burns
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Paper 0898865557
$19.95
MOUNTAINEE
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Common Dragonflies of California: A BeginnerÆs Pocket Guide Kathy Biggs
Full-color throughout with common and scientific names. The only guide on
dragonflies in California available.
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Paper 0967793408
$9.95
AZALEA
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Conifers of California Richard M. Lanner
This is the first book entirely devoted to the state's native cone-bearing
trees and shrubs. Richly illustrated, it serves as both a natural history and
field guide. Each species' narrative is accompanied by a full-page color
illustration and photo.
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Paper 0962850535
$24.95
CACHUMA
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Courthouses of California: An Illustrated History Ray McDevitt
Full of anecdotes and surprises this will be the perfect book for any history
and/or architecture buff.
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Cloth 189077149X
$50.00
HEYDAY
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Cycling USA, West Coast Marisa Gierlich
Choose from 42 rides, ranging from leisurely day trips and weekend escapes to
challenging long-distance adventures.
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Paper 1864503246
$21.99
LONELYPLAN
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Dalton Gang Days: From California to Coffeeville Frank F. Latta
Few characters in American History have been fictionalized as much as the
Dalton Gang. From 1889 to 1898, seven train robberies were attempted in the San
Joaquin Valley.
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Paper 1892622149
$19.95
BREWERS
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Dangerous Place, A Marc Reisner
The author of Cadillac Desert, the classic history of the American West and
its fatal dependence on water, returns to the subject that never ceased to
seduce him: California.
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Cloth 0679421118
$22.00
RANDOM
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Dangerous Wildlife in California and Nevada Lynne F. Bachleda
In clear and precise language, this meticulously researched reference
describes which creatures and plants can cause you harm and when, why, and how
to avoid them in California and Nevada.
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Paper 0897325362
$22.95
GLOBE
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Dark God of Eros: A William Everson Reader Albert Gelpi, editor
Carefully chosen collection of work by William Everson, known as Brother
Antoninus, a poet, monk, letterpress printer, and quintessential Californian. He
was part of the Beat movement in San Francisco during the 1950s.
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Paper 1890771643
$22.95
HEYDAY
NEW TITLE
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Dassonville: William E. Dassonville, California Photographer Peter Palmquist
Dassonville was a superb photographer, and was a man of great influence in
No. Calif's artistic community. His style and B&W photos are just now starting
to be understood.
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Paper 1887694153
$25.00
MAUTZ
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Dassonville: William E. Dassonville, California Photographer Peter Palmquist
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Cloth 1887694161
$45.00
MAUTZ
NEW TO CATALOG
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Day HikerÆs Guide to CaliforniaÆs State Parks John McKinney
Nature walks, family hikes, all-day adventures
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Paper 093416116X
$14.95
OLYMPUS
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Day Trips With A Splash: The Swimming Holes of California Pancho Doll
Guide details 105 natural plunges all over the Golden State and the hikes to
them. Hikes range from easy to expert.
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Paper
0965768643
$18.95
BORED
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Dinosaurs and Other Mesozoic Reptiles of California Richard P. Hilton
Tells the unsung story of the dinosaurs and reptiles of land, sea, and sky
that lived in California and Baja California during the Mesozoic era (245
million-65 million years ago), and the history of their discovery.
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Cloth 0520233158
$39.95
UCPRESS
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Discover California Shrubs MaryRuth Casebeer
A companion of Discover California Wildflowers, this book presents detailed
information about each shrub and its habitat and geographic distribution, origin
of the common and scientific names, historical data and plant uses by native
Californians.
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Paper 0966546318
$17.95
HOOKER
NEW TO CATALOG
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Discover California Wildflowers MaryRuth Casebeer
This book includes the geographic distribution, an accurate description and
illustration of the plant, its leaves and its flowers, the origin of botanical
and common names and folklore and historical data. Also the many uses Ca.
Indians made of them.
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Paper 096654630X
$14.95
HOOKER
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Discovering California L.P. Linebaugh
A good book for tourists, this shows many of the "hot" spots in California:
from San Francisco to Los Angeles, from the Redwood National Park to Sequoia
National Park. Really good pictures with some text about each picture.
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Paper 1884958559
$14.95
AMERICAN
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Dog Lover's Companion to California: The Inside Scoop on Where to Take Your
Dog, The, 4th edition Maria Goodavage
Detailed information about hundreds of dog-friendly places in California,
with maps, driving directions, and illustrations, fill nearly 900 pages.
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Paper 1566914035
$21.95
PGW
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Durham's Place Names of Northeastern California: Includes Lassen, Modoc &
Plumas Counties David L. Durham
This book defines the area's geographical features including topographical
features, water features, cultural features as well as longitude and latitude
features. Many entries include information about who named the feature, when and
why, as well as alternate or obsolete names.
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Paper 1884995381
$12.95
QUILL
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Early California Voyages George Emanuels
Covers the explorers, traders, clipper ships and whalers of the California
coast.
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Cloth 0960752080
$40.00
KRP
NEW TO CATALOG
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Early Uses of California Plants Edward K. Balls
Volume 10 of California Natural History Guides.
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Paper 0520000722
$12.95
UCPRESS
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Earthquake Country: Traveling California's Fault Lines Eleanor Ayer
User friendly guidebooks. Booklet.
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Paper 1558381201
$6.95
PRIMER
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East of the Gabilans Marjorie Pierce
For two centuries the peaceful grasslands east of the Gabilans in San Benito
and south Santa Clara counties have captivated Californians. Describes the
unique history of this land.
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Paper 0934136114
$14.95
GREAT WEST
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Easy Hiking in Northern California,
3rd ed. Ann Marie Brown
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Paper 1566918715
$14.95
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Edible and Useful Plants of California Charlotte Bringle Clarke
Volume 41 of California Natural History Guides.
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Paper 0520032675
$18.95
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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Eldorado: Adventures in the Path of Empire Bayard Taylor
From the sailing ship journey up the West Coast to the hardships of the gold
fields to the tumultuous life in San Francisco, journalist Bayard recounts the
madness and wonder of the gold rush era.
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Paper 1890771368
$18.95
HEYDAY
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Elusive Truth: Four Photographers at Manzanar Gerald H. Robinson
Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, Clem Albers, and Toyo Miyatake photographed the
detention camp called Manzanar, near Lone Pine in the Sierra Nevada, in the
1940s. Their photographs give a glimpse of the elusive truth of the relocation
camps.
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Paper 1887694242
$20.00
MAUTZ
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Elusive Truth: Four Photographers at Manzanar Gerald H. Robinson
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Cloth 1887694234
$35.00
MAUTZ
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Eureka & Humboldt County Clarke Historical Museum
Hundreds of black and white photos with interesting history of Eureka and
Humboldt County.
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Paper 0738518727
$18.99
ARCADIA
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Farewell, Promised Land: Waking from the California Dream Robert Dawson and Gray Brechin
California's landscape from the 49ers' destruction of streams and mountains
to 20th-century transformations caused by agribusiness, refineries, and
development.
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Paper 0520211243
$35.00
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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Fascinating Women in California History Alton Pryor
Stories of women from all walks of life who helped make California the
Sisters of Mercy, ladies of the night, some famous movie stars, and many more,
strong-willed women all.
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Paper 0966005392
$11.95
STAGECOACH
NEW TO CATALOG
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Ferns and Fern Allies of California Steve J. Grillos
Volume 16 of California Natural History Guides.
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Paper 0520005198
$11.95
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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Flock, The Mary Austin
Blending natural history, politics, and allegory, the author supports local
shepherds in the losing battle against the quickly developing tourist business
in early 20th Century California.
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Paper 0874173558
$17.00
UNP
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Fly Fishing California Stillwaters Bill Sunderland
Tells anglers where the best fishing can be found, offering directions,
full-color maps, and so much detail you'll never again arrive at a lake
wondering what fly to use or where to start your search for trout.
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Paper 0970857632
$27.95
FA
NEW TO CATALOG
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Fly Fishing California's Great Waters Dan Blanton
Details with text and photography all you need to know to successfully
fly-fish 11 of California's great waters for a multitude of species.
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Paper 1571882898
$19.95
FA
NEW TO CATALOG
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Fremont: Explorer for a Restless Nation Ferol Egan and Richard Dillon
John C. Fremont led five expeditions across the trans-Mississippi West. While
the success of his early journeys gained him acclaim as a national hero, his
later mission ended in tragedy and ultimately a court-martial. Good information
on Sacramento and Sutter's Fort.
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Paper 0874170966
$21.95
UNP
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From Mud-Flat Cove to Gold to Statehood: California 1840 to 1850 Irving Stone
Irving Stone is one of America's finest historical biographers. Mud Flat Cove
is a selection from Men to Match My Mountains dealing with the decade leading to
California's statehood.
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Paper 1884995179
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QUILL
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Frommer's National Parks American West, 3rd edition Don Laine & Barbara Laine
Includes reviews of park lodges, camping, and nearby accommodations to help
you plan all aspects of your trip. Exact prices are listed for every
establishment and activity. No other guide offers such detailed, candid
reviews...or such honest advice.
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Paper 0764565605
$21.99
IDG
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Gardening Month by Month in Northern California Bob Tanem and Don Williamson
Gardeners now have a handy new tool for maintaining and improving their
garden throughout the year. Combines the features of an almanac, a gardening
journal, and full-color photos and helpful hints.
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Paper 1551053659
$15.95
LPP
NEW TITLE
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Gems & Minerals of California: A Guide to Localities William Estavio
User friendly guidebooks.
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Booklet. Paper
155838118X
$6.95
PRIMER
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General Vallejo: and the Advent of the Americans Alan Rosenus
The biography of one of the most controversial figures on Ca.'s early
history. While serving as military governor during Mexican rule, Vallejo
established an open immigration policy that encouraged American entrada to No.
Ca.
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Paper 189077121X
$16.95
HEYDAY
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Getting Political: Stories of a Woman Mayor Joan Darrah with Alice Crozier
A compelling read for those interested in a woman's role in the demanding yet
rewarding arena of public office.
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Paper 1884956300
$18.95
QUILL
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Ghost Stories of California Barbara Smith
California' rich and colorful history has given rise to a wealth of
blood-curdling, spine-tingling tales of the supernatural.
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Paper 1551052377
$10.95
LPP
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Ghost Towns of California: Remnants of the Mining Days Richard Miller
User friendly guidebooks. Booklet.
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Paper 1558381244
$6.95
PRIMER
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Ghost Towns of Northern California Philip Varney; Photography by John and Susan Drew
By combining his personal travel observations with historical background,
ghost town authority Varney brings this region to life. Full-color photos.
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Paper 0896584429
$19.95
VOYAGEUR
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Glaciers of California Bill Guyton
Modern glaciers, Ice Age glaciers, the origin of Yosemite Valley, and a
glacier tour in the Sierra Nevada. Volume 59 of California Natural History
Guides.
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Paper 0520226836
$16.95
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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Great Frontier, The Walter Prescott Webb
Provocative and controversial work that redefines the frontier. First
published in 1951, this classic of Western history has a new introduction by
Western historian William D. Rowley.
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Paper 0874175194
$21.95
UNP
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Great Thirst: Californians and Water A History, rev. ed., The Norris Hundley, Jr.
The story of "the great thirst" is brought up to date in this revised edition
of an outstanding history, with additional photographs and incisive descriptions
of the major water-policy issues facing California.
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Paper 0520224566
$24.95
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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Great Towns of Northern California: The Guide to the Best Getaways for a
Vacation or a Lifetime, The David Vokac
Discover the fun and excitement of a few choice communities rich in both
natural grandeur and the pleasures of civilization. Tells all you need to know
about 18 special towns. Photos, weather profiles, fully indexed.
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Paper 0930743083
$14.95
WEST PRESS
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Growing California Native Plants Marjorie G. Schmidt
Volume 45 of California Natural History Guides.
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Paper 0520037626
$18.95
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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Guide to California's Freshwater Fishes, A Bob Madgic
This guide will assist all persons, whether they be anglers, outdoor
enthusiasts, or anyone interested in the natural world, to earn more about the
fish species that inhabit Ca.'s waters. Color photos.
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Paper 0879612541
$19.95
NGP
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Guide to California's Historic Sites & Museums, A Deborah Dinzes
User friendly guidebooks. Booklet.
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Paper 1558381341
$6.95
PRIMER
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Guide to Fly Fishing in Northern California Ken Hanley
Highlighted are popular waters, plus bass reservoirs, delta and saltwater
fishing in Monterey, San Francisco and Humboldt Bays.
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Paper 0963725653
$14.95
GLOBE
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Guide to Locating California Wildflowers, A Gerald Weland
User friendly guidebooks. Booklet.
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Paper 1558381333
$4.95
PRIMER
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Guide to Sea Kayaking in Central & Northern California, The Best Day Trips
and Tours from the Lost Coast to Morro Bay Roger Schumann and Jan Shriner
Designed for beginners, intermediate and the advanced kayakers, this guide
gives descriptions routes, including landmarks and interesting sites along the
way. Detailed maps and camping, lodging, and restaurant information.
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Paper 0762703822
$15.95
GLOBE
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Handbook of California Birds
Vinson Brown, Henry Weston Jr., and Jerry Buzzell
There are over 600 paintings, with sections on flight patterns, feeding
behavior, courtship, categories of sounds, migrations, and lists of birds by
habitat where most usually encountered.
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Paper 0911010165
$12.95
NGP
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Harvest Gypsies John Steinbeck
Gives an eyewitness account of the horrendous Dust Bowl migration, a major
event in California history, and provides the factual foundation for Steinbeck's
masterpiece, The Grapes of Wrath.
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Paper 1890771619
$9.95
HEYDAY
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Haunted Houses of California Antoinette May
This is a ghostly guide to haunted houses and wandering spirits. Some of the
haunted houses can be found in the Bay Area, Monterey Area, the Gold Country,
Central California, Los Angeles and San Diego.
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Paper 0933174918
$10.95
PGW
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Hidden Highways Northern California Ray Riegert
Offers backroad adventures throughout Northern California including the wine
country, gold country, delta, and Sierra Nevadas, from the Oregon border to Big
Sur. Illustrations, photos, maps, sidebars. Recommends hotels and restaurants.
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Paper 1569754942
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PGW
NEW TO CATALOG
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Hiking California's Trinity Alps Dennis Lewon
Granite peaks, glacier-carved canyons, lush meadows, sparkling lakes and
streams, and a chance for real wilderness solitude awaits hikers who find their
way to the Trinity Alps.
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Paper 1560447133
$18.95
GLOBE
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Historic California: Its Colorful Names and How it Got Them Alton Pryor
Readers will find this book interesting, whether they are looking for a
specific name, or simply want to browse. It's a wealth of information.
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Paper 0966005384
$9.95
STAGECOACH
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In Full View: Three Ways of Seeing California Plants Glenn Keator, Linda Yamane and Ann Lewis
A botanist, Native American and artist share their views on California
plants.
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Paper 0930588770
$14.95
HEYDAY
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Introduction to California Plant Life Robert Ornduff, Phyllis M. Faber, and Todd Keeler-Wolf
The only concise overview of California's unique flora, its plant
communities, and the environmental factors that shape them. New revised edition
with expanded discussions of the evolution of the California landscape.
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Paper 0520237048
$16.95
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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Introduction to Northern California Birds, An Herbert Clarke
Easy-to-use and free of scientific jargon, this full-color guide introduces
interested beginners of all ages to more than 200 marvelous bird species
inhabiting northern California.
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Paper 0878423125
$14.00
MOUNTAIN
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Invasive Plants of California's Wildlands Carla C. Bossard, John M. Randall, and Marc C. Hoshovsky, editors
Provides specific information about the biology and control of the 78
nonnative plant species that are listed by the California Exotic Pest Plant
Council as being of greatest ecological concern in California.
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Paper 0520225473
$29.95
UCPRESS
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Island Called California: An Ecological Introduction to Its Natural
Communities, An Elna Baker
Classic of ecology now includes three new chapters on Southern California.
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Paper 0520049489
$19.95
UCPRESS
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It Happened in Northern California Erin H Turner
Written in a lively, easy-to-read style, featuring 30 plus stories written
for history buffs of all ages with illustrations.
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Paper 156044844X
$9.95
GLOBE
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Jack London's Golden State: Selected California Writings Gerald Haslam
Editor Haslam has selected from the best of London's writings, including
Valley of the Moon, John Barleycorn, and other classic works, along with
letters, short stories and journalism.
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Paper 1890771023
$15.95
HEYDAY
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Joaquin Murrieta: A Quest for Justice! Humberto Garza
Garza believes his work is "closer to the truth than any other current or
former rendition about Joaquin Murrieta Orozco." He presents a Chicano's view of
a "daring Mexican hero."
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Paper 0972087303
$12.95
SUNHOUSE
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Journey of the Flame, The Walter Nordhoff & Rebecca Solnit
Long out of print, this masterpiece of California literature is now available
in a new edition. At the age of 104, Don Juan Obrign recounts his travels in
1810 as a boy of 12, from Baja California to Monterey.
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Paper 1890771589
$14.95
HEYDAY
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Land in Motion: California's San Andreas Fault, A Michael Collier
Provides a geologic tour of the San Andreas Fault in an accessible narrative
punctuated with dramatic color illustrations, lively anecdotes, and
authoritative information about earthquakes.
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Paper 0520218973
$22.50
UCPRESS
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Lands of Promise and Despair: Chronicles of Early California, 1535-1846 Rose Marie Beebe and Robert M. Senkewicz
First person accounts by explorers, colonists, settlers, missionaries, and
native people, and illustrations, this is a major addition to the history of the
West.
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Paper 1890771481
$21.95
HEYDAY
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Lassen Volcanic National Park and Vicinity Jeffrey P. Schaffer
Detailed descriptions of the trails in Lassen Volcanic National Park and
surrounding area. Four-color topographic map is included.
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Paper 0899973299
$18.95
WILDERNESS
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Lichens of California Mason E. Hale and Mariette Cole
Volume 54 of California Natural History Guides.
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Paper 0520057139
$17.95
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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Link Across America: A Story of the Historic Lincoln Highway Mary Elizabeth Anderson
The Lincoln Highway is the first transcontinental highway from New York City
to San Francisco. Includes history about Abraham Lincoln, horse teams, seedling
miles and has maps, color and black and white photos.
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Paper 1877810975
$15.95
RAYVE
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Literature of California, Volume I, The Jack Hicks, James D. Houston, Maxine Hong Kingston, and Al Young, editors
Stories, poems and tales from Native American beginnings to 1945. Selections
include wide range of well-known works and some anthologized here for the first
time.
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Paper 0520222121
$24.95
UCPRESS
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Little Known Tales in California History Alton Pryor
Contains truly engrossing true tales in California's majestic history. In
writing the book, the author has made an attempt to keep in mind the importance
of history for students as well as adults.
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Paper 0966005317
$9.95
STAGECOACH
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Lonely Queue: The forgotten history of the courageous Chinese Americans in
Los Angeles, The Icy Smith
Pictorial history book documents long years of discrimination against Chinese
immigrants and celebrates the Chinese American community of Southern California.
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Cloth 0970165412
$39.95
EASTWEST
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Made in California Stephanie Barron, Sheri Bernstein, and Ilene Susan Fort
Charts the dynamic relationship between the arts and popular conceptions of
California. Published in conjunction with Los Angeles Museum of Art's exhibition
"Made in California: Art, Image, and Identity, 1900-2000."
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Paper 0520219244
$34.95
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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Magnitude 8: Earthquakes and Life along the San Andreas Fault Philip L. Fradkin
Puts California's seismic adventure in context by tracing the history,
mythology and literature of earthquakes worldwide.
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Paper 0520221192
$19.95
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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Mammals of California Tamara Eder
Color-coded header bars organize the mammals into seven major groups. Large,
full-color photographs, fun facts, detailed drawings of prints and tracks, and
much more.
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Paper 1551053446
$19.95
LPP
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Many Californias: Literature from the Golden State Gerald Haslam
This collection offers 67 authors and their writings, making this anthology
one of the most ethnically-, culturally- and gender-diverse ones available.
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Paper 0874173256
$20.00
UNP
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Mexifornia: A State of Becoming Victor Davis Hanson
Explores the tensions created by current immigration policy and changes since
9/11. Makes a case not only for rational border policy, but for immigrants to
shed their old tribal identities and refashion themselves as Americans.
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Cloth 1893554732
$21.95
ENCOUNTER
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More Than Petticoats: Remarkable California Women Erin H. Turner
This book pays tribute to the often unheralded efforts and achievements of
the women who helped settle Ca. B&W photo.
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Paper 1560445898
$9.95
GLOBE
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Mount Whitney: The Complete Trailhead-to-Summit Hiking Guide Paul Richins, Jr.
Covering thirteen routes to the summit, from a one-day ascent to a week-long
backpack, including tips on summiting by moonlight. The ultimate resource for
ascending the highest mountain in the lower forty-eight states.
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Paper 0898867665
$14.95
MOUNTAINEE
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Mountain Bike! Northern California & Nevada: A Guide to the Classic Trails Aimee Serrurier
Here are 50 of the best rides throughout this area including Monterey, Lake
Tahoe, Mt. Shasta, Las Vegas and more. For each route: a thorough ride
description, proximity of impor-tant services, and a valuable commentary on
possible hazards.
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Paper 0897322886
$15.95
GLOBE
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Mt. Abbot, Map Topographic, plastic, 1:62,500.
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Map 089997161X
$4.95
WILDERNESS
Map
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Mt. Shasta: California's Mystic Mountain Emilie A. Frank
Tales of a supernatural race that escaped to Mt. Shasta after their continent
sank into the Pacific Ocean, along with many other legends about this historic
sentinel of northern California.
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Paper 1888740086
$15.95
LGP
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Natural State: A Literary Anthology of California Nature Writing Steven Gilbar, editor
Familiar names appear in these pages, but less familiar writers are also
included.
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Paper 0520212096
$19.95
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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No Rooms of Their Own: Women Writers of Early California, 1849-1869 Ida Rae Egli
Liberated from traditional roles by a new frontier society, a courageous
group of women stepped forth and told their remarkable stories.
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Paper 1890771015
$14.95
HEYDAY
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Northern California Biking: 150 of the Best Road and Trail Rides Ann-Marie Brown
Features 150 of the most scenic routes in regions such as the San Francisco
Bay Area, Mendocino, the wine country, Tahoe, Yosemite, and Big Sur.
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Paper 1566914221
$19.95
PGW
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Northern California Cabins and Cottages Stephani Stienstra and Tom Stienstra
A broad range of lodging options, from rustic to luxurious covering Monterey,
the Wine Country and the Lake Tahoe region.
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Paper 1566913780
$17.95
PGW
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Northern California Handbook Kim Weir
A one-volume reference to nearly any adventure you can dream up. Spend the
night in a lighthouse, picnic in Yosemite, or sample California wines.
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Paper 1566910846
$19.95
PGW
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Northern California History Weekends Lee Foster
A guide to the historic sites of Northern California with a destination for
every weekend of the year, giving great tips on where to stay, eat, and when
best to visit.
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Paper 0762710764
$15.95
GLOBE
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Oaks of California Bruce M. and Pamela C Muick, Sharon G. Johnson,
and Marjorie Popper
This is the first book ever devoted to the state's native oaks, celebrates
the unique place of these trees in California's natural and cultural heritage.
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Paper 0962850519
$22.95
CACHUMA
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Olive in California: History of an Immigrant Tree, The Dr. Judith Taylor
Traces the path of this sturdy, life-giving tree as it developed into a
California agricultural phenomenon.
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Cloth 1580081312
$32.50
TENSPEED
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One Eye Closed the Other Red: The California Bootlegging Years Clifford James Walker
Eyewitness accounts to one of the most important periods of CaliforniaÆs 20th
century. Over 100 photos tell the story of bootlegging, rumrunning and
moonshining in the Roaring 20Æs in California.
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Paper 0967314119
$18.00
BACKDOOR
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Our California Kari Cornell
A stunning visual guide to beautiful sites around the state, including
national parks, vineyards, and mountain and coastal vistas. 150 photographs from
the region's best photographers.
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Cloth 0896580318
$19.95
VOYAGEUR
NEW TO CATALOG
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Pacific Slope: A History of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, and
Nevada Earl Pomeroy
Emphasizes the roles of cities and institutions in building the West. Rich in
details of social history. First published in 1965, it remains a fundamental
interpretation of the history of the West. New foreword by Elliott West.
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Paper 0874175186
$21.95
UNP
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Painting on the Left Anthony W. Lee
Looks at the work of Diego Rivera, radical politics, and San Francisco's
public murals.
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Paper 0520219775
$29.95
UCPRESS
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Painting the Cows: Twenty Years of Wildlife Conservation in California and
the West T.A. Roberts
These stories are about the real people doing the real work of wildlife
management, from the mountains, deserts, and old-growth forests of California.
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Paper 1880284294
$14.95
FITHIAN
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Paintings of California Ilene Susan Fort and Arnold Skolnick
Reminds you why you live in the country's most expensive housing market.
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Paper 0520211847
$19.95
UCPRESS
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Palos Verdes Peninsula: Time and the Terraced Land Augusta Fink
New edition of a historical treasure which transports the reader to the times
of the Native Americans, the coming of the explorers, the missions, and the
American occupation. Includes more than 50 rare photographs.
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Paper
0934136378
$10.95
GREAT WEST
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Parks & Monuments of California: A Scenic Guide Eleanor Ayer
User friendly guidebooks. Booklet.
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Paper 1558381198
$6.95
PRIMER
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Perennials for Northern California Don Williamson and Bob Tanem
Over 550 perennials best suited to Northern California's climate. Tips on
planting, growing, details on light, water and nutrient needs.
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Paper 1551052512
$18.95
LPP
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Perilous Trails, Dangerous Men: Early California Stagecoach Robbers and Their
Desperate Careers William B. Secrest
With the thundering of hooves and the clanking of prison chains, Secrest
brings his readers into the thrill of the hunt, both of gold and of men, and the
relentless Western justice system that brought the thieves to their ends.
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Paper 1884995241
$15.95
QUILL
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Pests of the Native California Conifers David L. Wood, Thomas W. Koerber, Robert F. Scharpf, and Andrew J. Storer
Synthesizes the most current information on the pests and environmental
conditions that damage California's conifers.
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Paper 0520233298
$19.95
UCPRESS
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Plant Life in the World's Mediterranean Climates: California, Chile, South
Africa, Australia, and the Mediterranean Basin Peter R. Dallman
Overview of the landscapes, vegetation types and plants of the five regions
of the world that have a Mediterranean climate.
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Paper 0520208099
$29.95
UCPRESS
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Pocket Naturalist Reference Cards Animal Tracks, 1889903051
Birds of Prey, 1583551891
Bugs & Slugs, 1583551816
California Birds, 1889903035
California Seashore Life, 1583551360
California Trees and Wildflowers, 1889903078
California Wildlife, 1889903418
Cattle & Horses, 1583551921
Dogs, 1583551913
Edible Wild Plants, 1583551271
Emergencey First Aid, 1583550836
Freshwater Fishes, 1583551832
Geology, 1583550755
Los Angeles Birds, 1889903744
Mammals, 1583551778
Medicinal Plants, 1583551905
Mushrooms, 1583551824
Pond Life, 1889903272
Reptiles & Amphibians, 1583551808
Roadside Wildflowers, 1583551794, Saltwater Fishes, 1583551166,
San Diego Birds, 1889903760, San Francisco Birds, 1583551654,
The Night Sky, 1583550879 (Glows in the dark)
Trees, 1583551786
Urban Wildlife, 1583550933
Weather, 1583551123
Wilderness Survival, 1583550941
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GLOBE
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Points of Interest: California Views 1860-1870, The Lawrence & Houseworth
Albums
Gary F. Kurutz
Unpublished images from the three-volume album of work by the photography
firm of Lawrence & Housweworth in the collection of the Society of California
Pioneers, selected by photo historian Peter Palmquist.
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Paper 1893163458
$30.00
MAUTZ
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Race and Homicide in 19th Century California Clare V. McKanna
McKanna studied coroners' inquest reports, court case files, prison
registers, and other primary sources, as well as numerous printed sources, to
analyze patterns of homicide and the vagaries of the state's embryonic justice
system.
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Paper 0874175151
$29.95
UNP
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Railroads of California: Seeing the State by Rail P.R. Griswold
User friendly guidebooks. Booklet.
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Paper 155838121X
$6.95
PRIMER
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Rails to Trails: California Tracy Salcedo-Chourre
Features walking and hiking trails that have been converted from railroad
lines that are no longer in use.
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Paper 0762704489
$14.95
GLOBE
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Reading California Stephanie Barron, Sheri Bernstein, and Ilene Susan Fort, editors
Companion volume to the exhibition "Made in California: Art, Image, and
Identity, 1900-2000." Illustrated essays on the making of California culture in
the 20th century.
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Paper 0520227670
$24.95
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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Recommended Bed & Breakfasts, California Kathy Strong
The top 400 B&BÆs in California, each entry profiles the B&B, detailing
everything from decor to breakfast, information on rates, recommended best buys
for quality accommodations at the best rates, and information on nearby
attractions.
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Paper 0762705523
$16.95
GLOBE
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Remembering Cesar: The Legacy of Cesar Chavez Ann McGregor, George Ballis and Cindy Wathen
A collection of remembrances by those who knew Cesar best. Contributors
include the famous, members of the Chavez family, UFW staff and farmworkers
themselves.
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Cloth 1884956114
$25.00
QUILL
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Roadside Geology of Northern and Central California David Alt and Donald W. Hyndman
Road guides include tours of Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, Lassen
Volcanic National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Point Reyes National
Seashore & San Francisco Bay.
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Paper 0878424091
$20.00
MOUNTAIN
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Roadside History of California Ruth Pittman
Pittman writes with graceful ease and contagious enthusiasm about the
missions, the gold rush, the rich cultural diversity, and political issues as
old as California.
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Paper 0878423184
$20.00
MOUNTAIN
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Rockhounding California Gail A. Butler
Featuring 75 of the best rockhounding sites around the state, including the
popular and commercial sites as well as numerous litttle-known areas.
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Paper 1560446390
$12.95
GLOBE
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Rocks and Minerals of California Vinson Brown, David Allan and James Stark
Along with color pictures are clearly developed keys that show how to use
hardness, color, specific gravity, luster, texture and so on systematically to
identify what you have found.
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Paper 0911010580
$9.95
NGP
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Scenic Byways of Northern California Marie Webster Weisbrod
You will be escorted along eight routes in Northern California that have been
officially designated scenic byways for their natural, historic, cultural,
archaeological, and recreational features.
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Paper 0879612657
$14.95
NGP
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Scenic Driving California Stewart Green
Twenty-four drives.
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Paper 1560444509
$15.95
GLOBE
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Searching for Joaquin: Myth, Murieta and History in California Bruce Thornton
A look at the life and times of a celebrated badman. Shows that myth is
accepted as history by many even today.
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Cloth 1893554562
$26.95
ENCOUNTER
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Seven States of California: A Natural and Human History, The Philip L. Fradkin
An ambitious and highly readable explanation of California. Anecdotes,
biographies, local histories. The author drove 200,000 miles in an old camper
through the California landscape. Photos and maps.
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Paper 0520209427
$19.95
UCPRESS
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Shades of California: The Hidden Beauty of Ordinary Life Kimi Kodani Hill
Sponsored by the California State Library, communities donated old
photographs of family and friends to create a fascinating family album of
California.
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Paper 1890771449
$18.95
HEYDAY
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Shasta Lake, Boomtowns and the Building of the Shasta Dam Al Rocca
Hundreds of black and white photos with interesting history of Shasta Lake
and the Shasta Dam.
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Paper 0738520764
$19.99
ARCADIA
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Silver Seekers: They Tamed Ca.'s Last Frontier, The Remi Nadeau
From the 1860s to the '80s, thousands of men and women rushed in search of
silver to the untapped wilderness east of the Sierra, from Tahoe to the Mojave.
Their characters and stories are brought to vivid life in this epic.
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Paper 0962710474
$17.95
CREST
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Snowshoe Routes: Northern California Marc J. Soares
66 snowshoe routes throughout Northern California, with destinations easily
accessible from San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland, and San Jose via Interstate
5 and other major highways.
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Paper 089886853X
$16.95
MOUNTAINEE
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Snowshoe Trails of California Michael White
Simple, easy-to-learn snowshoe techniques get you started. Route finding
techniques, potential hazards, and winter conditions.
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Paper 089997287X
$17.95
WILDERNESS
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Stories Grandmother Never Told Me: Portuguese Women in California Sue Fagalde Lick
With touching honesty, compassion, thoughtfulness, and humor, more than sixty
women provide an intimate and unforgettable view of what it means to be
Portuguese American. Photos.
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Paper 1890771058
$17.50
HEYDAY
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Structures of Utility: Vernacular Architecture of the Great Central Valley David Stark Wilson
Photographic portraits of agricultural buildings on the back roads of the
Central Valley and the Sierra foothills, functional structures often overlooked.
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Cloth 1890771627
$45.00
HEYDAY
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Sunshine Muse: Art on the West Coast 1945-1970 Peter Plagens
Surveys and documents the work of West Coast artists from 1945 to the 1970s.
Full of rare illustrations.
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Paper 0520223926
$19.95
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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Tales of Mexican California Antonio Coronel and Doyce B. Nunis, Jr.
A work in which the author relates the particulars of what occurred in the
southern parts during the years of 1846 and 1847, giving also some idea of
manners and customs.
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Paper 0883881616
$8.95
BELLEROPHO
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That Ribbon of Highway II: Highway 99 from the State Capital to the Mexican
Border Jill Livingston and Kathryn Golden Maloof
Regional history and guide books. They can be used from the armchair or in
the automobile. Fully illustrated with more than 100 photos in each with current
and historic information. Includes maps.
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Paper 0965137724
$15.99
LGP
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That Ribbon of Highway: Highway 99 from the Oregon Border to the State
Capital Jill Livingston and Kathryn Golden Maloof
Regional history and guide books. They can be used from the armchair or in
the automobile. Fully illustrated with more than 100 photos in each with current
and historic information. Includes maps.
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Paper 0965137732
$15.99
LGP
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Three Strikes and You're Out!: A Promise to Kimber Mike Reynolds & Bill Jones with Dan Evans
Details the impact the murder of eighteen-year-old Kimber Reynolds had on her
family and chronicles Mike Reynolds' fight to get his "Three Strikes" anticrime
initiative approved.
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Cloth 1884956122
$24.95
QUILL
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Touring California & Nevada Hot Springs Matt C. Bischoff
Find 83 of the best hot springs in these two states. This unique guide lists
hot springs to suit every taste.
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Paper 1560445785
$16.95
GLOBE
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Trees & Shrub Gardening for Northern California Bob Tanem & Don Williamson
Tips on planting, growing, recommended varieties, pests, and problems.
Presents 400 woody species, varieties, and cultivars organized into 80 accounts.
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Paper 155105275X
$18.95
LPP
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Trees and Shrubs of California John D. Stuart and John O. Sawyer
Handy and accessible guide, the first to include both trees and shrubs.
Easy-to-follow keys. 40 color and 207 b&w illustrations.
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Paper 0520221109
$22.50
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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Under the Fifth Sun: Latino Literature from California Rick Heide
Here is a fresh, vigorous body of work, ranging from Jaime de Angulo's
visions of Spaniards and Indians to the classic Chicano novels of José Antonio
Villarreal and Raymond Barrio.
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Paper 1890771597
$19.95
HEYDAY
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Undercover Story: Covered Bridges of California, An Jeanne Baker
A delightful journey of discovery touring the 12 covered bridges of
California. Learn the history of these remnants of a bygone era and see how
preservationists are working to prevent their loss. Photographs, maps.
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Paper 1880849232
$12.95
CHAPELHILL
NEW TO CATALOG
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Vacation Towns of California B. J. Sangwan
Each chapter contains 1 of 14 vacation towns: Calistoga, Carmel, La Jolla,
Mendocino, Monterey, Palm Springs, St. Helena, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara,
Santa Cruz, Solvang, Sonoma, South Lake Tahoe, and Tahoe City.
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Paper 0916841650
$11.95
IC
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Water and the California Dream: Choices for the New Millennium David Carle
Explores the historic changes in California, showing how imported water has
shaped the pattern of population growth and the quality of life in the state.
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Paper 1578050952
$16.95
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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Water and the Shaping of California Sue McClurg
The story of California is the story of water, and no book tells it better
than this opulent, exuberant collection of full-color photos and text.
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Paper 1890771333
$35.00
HEYDAY
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West Coast Jazz: Modern Jazz in California 1945-1960 Ted Gioia
Ranks among the most distinguished works of jazz scholarship, says the Wall
Street Journal.
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Paper 0520217292
$19.95
UCPRESS
NEW TO CATALOG
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Western Siskiyou County: Gold and Dreams Gail L. Foirini-Jenner & Monica Jae Hall
Hundreds of black and white photos with interesting history of Western
Siskyou County.
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Paper 0738523976
$24.99
ARCADIA
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Wild Birds of California David Lukas
This is a tribute to the Golden StateÆs tremendous wealth of wild birds and
to the wild natural areas that sustain this abundance.
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Paper 0944197620
$19.95
UNP
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Wildflowers of California Larry Ulrich and Susan Lamb
Literally bursting with life, wildflowers speak to us in Nature's most
eloquent voice. Wildflowers of California invites you to become part of this
fascinating world. Filled with beautiful full-color photos.
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Paper 0944197310
$18.95
UNP
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Wildflowers of California
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Cloth 0944197337
$34.95
UNP
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Wildflowers of California Postcards Larry Ulrich
California's varied geography hosts a rich mosaic of habitats for flowering
native plants. In this portfolio explore the astonishing spectrum of native
flora in bloom across the Golden State.
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Paper 0944197353
$8.95
UNP
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Winterchill Ernest J. Finney
A novel by O. Henry Prize-winning author chronicles the hardships endured by
the Clark family, proud owners of a 640-acre plum orchard, as they fight the
loss of their land and family.
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Paper 0874172586
$18.00
UNP
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World Food: California Richard Sterling
The best of California's culinary culture, and detailed coverage of
California's wine industry. Full color. Recipes.
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Paper 1740594304
$14.99
LONELYPLAN
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World Transformed: Firsthand Accounts of California Before the Gold Rush, A Joshua Paddison
Gathered together are writings of early European explorers, missionaries, sea
captains and other visitors, from the first Spaniards to glimpse SF Bay to the
eve of the Gold Rush.
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Paper 1890771139
$18.95
HEYDAY
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Yesteryear's Child: Golden Days & Summer Nights Phoebe Louise Westwood, Richard W. Rohrbacher, Ph.D.
This is much more than one woman's past. It brings to life a time and place
in our collective American past. Outdoor privies became indoor plumbing, horse
drawn carriages shared the dust roads with the first automobiles and the
earliest telephone numbers were single digits.
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Paper 0962304875
$11.95
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