The Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast
Title | The Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast PDF eBook |
Author | Kirk Lombard |
Publisher | Heyday Books |
Pages | 272 |
Release | 2014-10 |
Genre | Cooking |
ISBN | 9781597143578 |
An indispensible guide to coastal foraging and fishing in the intertidal regions of our Northern California coast where fish, small and large, plus abalone and many other tasty items can be found
The Rough Guide to Baja California
Title | The Rough Guide to Baja California PDF eBook |
Author | Jason Clampet |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Baja California (Mexico : Peninsula) |
ISBN | 9781843535485 |
The first edition of the Rough Guide to Baja Californiaexplores the peninsula in its entirety. From the frenetic border town of Tijuana to the spectacular setting of Los Cabos, the 24-page full-colour section introduces all of the regions highlights. The guide includes detailed listings for all the top places to stay, eat and drink, whatever your budget, plus the brand-new 'Author's Pick' feature to highlight the very best options. There is plenty of practical advice on a range of outdoor activities including- trekking, surfing, whale-watching and sport fishing. This edition includes two full-colour inserts- Baja's Food & Drinkand Water Activitiesand comes complete with maps and plans for the entire region.
Fodor's California 2016
Title | Fodor's California 2016 PDF eBook |
Author | Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc |
Publisher | Fodor's |
Pages | 962 |
Release | 2015-11 |
Genre | California |
ISBN | 1101878436 |
Detachable, pull-out color map attached to page [3] of cover.
Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California
Title | Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California PDF eBook |
Author | Robert C. Stebbins |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Pages | 553 |
Release | 2012-09-04 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0520949978 |
". . . encourage[s] hope and resilience in times of devastating damage."—New York Review of Books This user-friendly guide is the only complete resource that identifies and describes all the amphibians and reptiles—salamanders, frogs and toads, lizards, snakes, and tortoises and turtles—that live in California. The species are described in richly detailed accounts that include range maps, lifelike color paintings by Robert C. Stebbins, clear drawings of various life stages including eggs, notes on natural history, and conservation status. Easy-to-use keys for every order help identify species, and informative chapters cover more general topics including evolution, habitat loss, and photography. Throughout, anecdotes and observations reveal new insights into the lives of California’s abundant but often hidden amphibians and reptiles.
A Californian's Guide to the Trees Among Us
Title | A Californian's Guide to the Trees Among Us PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Ritter |
Publisher | Heyday Books |
Pages | 153 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9781597141475 |
We bring the strength and beauty of the natural world into our urban landscapes by planting trees, and California is blessed with a rich horticultural history, visible in an abundance of cultivated trees that enrich our lives with extraordinary color, bizarre shapes, unusual textures, and unexpected aromas. A Californian's Guide to the Trees among Us features over 150 of California's most commonly grown trees. Whether native or cultivated, these are the trees that muffle noise, create wildlife habitats, mitigate pollution, conserve energy, and make urban living healthier and more peaceful. Used as a field guide or read with pleasure for the liveliness of the prose, this book will allow readers to learn the stories behind the trees that shade our parks, grace our yards, and line our streets. Rich in photographs and illustrations, overflowing with anecdote and information, A Californian's Guide to the Trees among Us opens our eyes to a world of beauty just outside our front doors.
Lower California Guidebook
Title | Lower California Guidebook PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Gerhard |
Publisher | |
Pages | 243 |
Release | 1967 |
Genre | Baja California (Mexico : Peninsula) |
ISBN |
Northern California Nature Guide
Title | Northern California Nature Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Erin Mccloskey |
Publisher | Lone Pine Publishing |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2022-06 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9781774511718 |
This easy-to-use field guide will help even the novice birder identify the species encountered in backyards and along wilderness trails across North Carolina. Over 80 different birds are featured, complete with color illustrations, photographs of eggs, and extensive natural history. The author is the mountain area biologist for the Audubon Society in North Carolina and a life-long birder.