Welcome to California! Whether they're locals or visitors, young readers will love this bright, cheerful, fact-filled picture book celebration of "The Golden State." With information about the state's animals, plants, regions, food, people, customs, and fun places to visit, this tribute to California is the perfect gift for vacationers and residents alike. The warm, bright illustrations highlight the many delights to be found throughout the state, and the easy-yet-informative details ("The biggest trees you'll ever see are in California! The redwood tree is the tallest living thing on Earth") give just the right amount of information to kids from preschool on up.

It's Christmas Eve. Have you been good? Santa's packed up all the presents and is headed your way! With the help of a certain red-nosed reindeer, Santa flies over many landmarks in California! "Ho, ho, ho!" laughs Santa. "Merry Christmas, California!"

F. S. Brereton's 'Indian and Scout: A Tale of the Gold Rush to California' is a captivating novel set in the backdrop of the thrilling Gold Rush era in California. The story follows a unique bond between an Indian and a Scout as they navigate through the challenges and adventures of the treacherous journey to seek fortune in the gold mines. Brereton's evocative writing style captures the essence of the Wild West, immersing the reader in a world filled with danger and excitement. The novel is a blend of historical fiction and adventure, making it a must-read for fans of both genres.

Understanding mechanics lien and preliminary notice laws is a must when managing credit and accounts receivables in the California construction industry. This manual is comprehensive guide to California's preliminary notice laws and requirements. It is written by Scott Wolfe Jr, a California construction attorney. It is published by Zlien, the nation's leading resource for mechanics lien laws and compliance management.

The new mechanics lien laws that become fully effective July 1, 2012, enacted a complete revision to the California mechanics lien laws. The bill was the result of work of many years of work by the California Law Revision Commission. The author, Howard B. Brown, worked with that commission. He has been an attorney for over 63 years and most of that in construction litigation and law. The new laws have made numerous changes in the lien laws. All contractors, builders, lenders sureties and those desiring their services will be affected by the new statutes. A purpose of this book is to explain the new laws and their interfacing with the present statutes to be replaced by the new statutes in whole or in part, as they may relate to the construction of projects and improvements under old, but still existing, and new laws that become effective as indicated.

This is of more specialized interest than Lewis's other books (Silver Kings, The Big Four etc.). This book draws from contemporary material in what was a most articulate migration for a portrayal of life aboard the coast bound steamers of 100 years ago. From the exuberant exodus to the voyage of many days; the initial seasickness, the latter boredom -- and diversions to combat it; the dangers of storm and shipwreck; of scurvy, cholera and yellow fever, which spread more quickly because of crowded conditions; of stops ashore and the Panama crossing; of women passengers -- marriage bound; of the costs of the trip; of the arrival and first impressions...