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Zack Files 19: the Boy Who Cried Bigfoot - Book
PGN367
Zack's first trip to sleep-away camp gets a little hairy when legends of a mysterious creature lurking in the woods turn out to be more than just campfire tales. Is it the missing link? Yeti? Sasquatch? Bigfoot?
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 7.5
Author: Dan Greenburg & Jack E. Davis
ISBN: 9780448420417
$599
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Gift From the Sea: 50th-Anniversary Edition - Book
RAN526
In this inimitable, beloved classic—graceful, lucid and lyrical—Anne Morrow Lindbergh shares her meditations on youth and age; love and marriage; peace, solitude and contentment as she set them down during a brief vacation by the sea. Drawing inspiration from the shells on the shore, Lindbergh’s musings on the shape of a woman’s life bring new understanding to both men and women at any stage of life. A mother of five, an acclaimed writer and a pioneering aviator, Lindbergh casts an unsentimental eye on the trappings of modernity that threaten to overwhelm us: the time-saving gadgets that complicate rather than simplify, the multiple...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 7
Author: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
ISBN: 9780679732419
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Totem Salmon : Life Lessons from Another Species - Book
RAN517
Part lyrical natural history, part social and philosophical manifesto,  Totem Salmon  tells the story of a determined band of locals who've worked for over two decades to save one of the last purely native species of salmon in California. The book-call it the zen of salmon restoration-traces the evolution of the Mattole River Valley community in northern California as it learns to undo the results of rapacious logging practices; to invent ways to trap wild salmon for propagation; and to forge alliances between people who sometimes agree on only one thing-that there is nothing on earth like a Mattole king salmon.  House writes from...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Freeman House
ISBN: 9780807085493
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Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation, Nature, and the Shaping of the American Nation - Book
PGN239
From the bestselling author of  The Invention of Nature , a fascinating look at the Founding Fathers like none you've seen before. For the Founding Fathers, gardening, agriculture, and botany were elemental passions: a conjoined interest as deeply ingrained in their characters as the battle for liberty and a belief in the greatness of their new nation.    Founding Gardeners  is an exploration of that obsession, telling the story of the revolutionary generation from the unique perspective of their lives as gardeners, plant hobbyists, and farmers. Acclaimed historian Andrea Wulf describes how George Washington wrote letters to his...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Andrea Wulf
ISBN: 9780307390684
$2000
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In the Heart of the Sea - Book
PGN051
A superb retelling of the tragic story surrounding the 1820 loss of the whale ship Essex, rammed and sunk by a whale in the South Pacific.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Nathaniel Philbrick
ISBN: 9780141001821
$1800
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The Hippie Dictionary: A Cultural Encyclopedia of the 1960s and 1970s, Revised and Expanded Edition - Book
RAN305
Whether you lived through the sixties and seventies or just wish you had, this revised and expanded edition of the  Hippie Dictionar y entertains as much as it educates.  Cultural and political listings such as "Age of Aquarius," "Ceasar Chavez," and "Black Power Movement," plus popular phrases like "acid flashback," "get a grip," and "are you for real?" will remind you of how revolutionary those 20 years were.  Although the hippie era spans two decades beginning with the approval of the birth control pill in 1960 and ending with the death of John Lennon in 1980, it wasn't all about sex, drugs, and rock'n' roll. These were the...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6 x 1.7
Author: John Bassett McCleary
ISBN: 9781580085472
$1999
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Explore the Salish Sea - Book
RAN504
Filled with beautiful photography and engaging text,  Explore the Salish Sea  inspires children to explore the unique marine ecosystem that encompasses the coastal waters from Seattle's Puget Sound up to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Georgia Strait of British Columbia. Discover the Salish Sea and learn about its vibrant ecosystem in this engaging non-fiction narrative that inspires outdoor exploration. Filled with full-color photography, this book covers wildlife habitats, geodiversity, intertidal and subtidal sea life, and highlights what is unique to this Pacific Northwest ecosystem.
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.8 x 0.4 x 11.1 inches
Author: Joseph K. Gaydos
ISBN: 9781632170958
$1999
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Tip of the Iceberg: My 3,000-Mile Journey Around Wild Alaska, the Last Great American Frontier - Book
PGN437
**The National Bestseller** From the acclaimed, bestselling author of   Turn Right at Machu Picchu , a fascinating, wild, and wonder-filled journey into Alaska, America's last frontier In 1899, railroad magnate Edward H. Harriman organized a most unusual summer voyage to the wilds of Alaska: He converted a steamship into a luxury "floating university," populated by some of America's best and brightest scientists and writers, including the anti-capitalist eco-prophet John Muir. Those aboard encountered a land of immeasurable beauty and impending environmental calamity. More than a hundred years later, Alaska is still America's most...
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Dimensions (IN): 5 x 8
Author: Mark Adams
ISBN: 9781101985120
$1800
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Where Is the Grand Canyon? - Book
PGN194
There are canyons all over the planet, and the Grand Canyon in Arizona is not the biggest. Yet because of the spectacular colors in the rock layers and fascinating formations of boulders, buttes, and mesas, it is known as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Starting with a brief overview of how national parks came into being, this book covers all aspects of the canyon--how it formed, which early native people lived there, and what varied wildlife can be found there now. A history of the canyon's end-to-end exploration in the late 1860s and how the Grand Canyon became such a popular vacation spot (5 million tourists visit every...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.2 x 0.3 x 7.6
Author: Jim O'Connor
ISBN: 9780448483573
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Monsters Among Us: An Exploration of Otherworldly Bigfoots, Wolfmen, Portals, Phantoms, and Odd Phenomena - Book
PGN369
Have you ever seen something you couldn’t explain? This meticulously researched and thrilling exploration of the otherworldly will challenge your idea of reality. Mysterious wolf-people, sentient mists, and UFOs…if you've ever heard a curious bump in the night, caught a glimpse of a strange-looking someone (or something) out of the corner of your eye, or seen an unusual craft dart across the sky before it vanishes without a trace, there's only one person to call: Linda S. Godfrey. An expert in strange creatures and lore, she has offered reporting on bigfoots, werewolves, strange energy forms, and other bizarre beings for years....
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Linda S. Godfrey
ISBN: 9780399176241
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1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus - Book
PGN284
In this groundbreaking work of science, history, and archaeology, Charles C. Mann radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492.   Contrary to what so many Americans learn in school, the pre-Columbian Indians were not sparsely settled in a pristine wilderness; rather, there were huge numbers of Indians who actively molded and influenced the land around them. The astonishing Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan had running water and immaculately clean streets, and was larger than any contemporary European city. Mexican cultures created corn in a specialized breeding process that it has been called man’s...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Charles C. Mann
ISBN: 9781400032051
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Wheedle and the Noodle - Book
PGN230
The Wheedle has been snoring contentedly on the Needle for the past 30 years, when his peaceful slumber is rudely interrupted by a sad and insistent meowing. What happens next will surprise not only your little Wheedles, but all of us who would stare up at the Needle’s red light as kids…or wished we had. Find out what the power of friendship and plain old kitten cuddles will teach even the most curmudgeonly of creatures. Red Tricycle  Nearly four decades afte furry creature Wheedle made his first appearance in  Wheedle on the Needle , he returns in this charming book. Alaska Airlines Magazine
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: STEPHEN COSGROVE
ISBN: 9781570617300
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BirdNote Journal: A Birdwatcher's Companion from the Popular Public Radio Show - Book
PGN392
" BirdNote Journal   contain[s] tips and strategies for better birding … Ideal for a beginner or casual birder" —Seattle Audubon This birding journal is perfect field companion and gift for birdwatchers of all ages. Including beautiful illustrations of birds, this well-organized field diary is a delightful place to keep track of the birds you see and to compile your own life list. Also included are essays from the naturalist experts at the popular public radio show  BirdNote   full of information and tips to enjoy birdwatching, including: * Planning a Birding Trip * Feed the Birds—Bring Them Up Close * Gardening with Birds in...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 7.5
ISBN: 9781632172846
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Welcome to California - Book
PGN383
Welcome to California! We're glad you're here! Introducing a new series of picture books about each US state.  Children from California and those who'd like to visit California one day 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...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 8
Author: Asa Gilland
ISBN: 9780593178232
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Butterflies
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Butterflies - Book
RAN473
Butterflies are among the natural world's most colorful and intriguing creatures, so what could be more useful than a handy field guide with more than 1,000 photographs of all the butterflies of North America north of Mexico, including all true butterflies, the most common skippers, and many migrants and strays. The color plates are visually arranged by shape and color, and thumb-tab silhouettes provide a convenient index to identification of butterflies in the field. The species account for each butterfly provides measurements, descriptions of each stage of the life cycle, and information on coloring or distinguishing markings, flight...
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Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.3 x 1.1 x 7.1
Author: Robert Michael Pyle
ISBN: 9780394519142
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Ottolenghi Simple: A Cookbook - Book
RAN642
JAMES BEARD AWARD FINALIST; The New York Times bestselling collection of 130 easy, flavor-forward recipes from beloved chef Yotam Ottolenghi. Ottolenghi Simple, powerhouse author and chef Yotam Ottolenghi presents 130 streamlined recipes packed with his signature Middle Eastern;inspired flavors, all simple in at least (and often more than) one way: made in 30 minutes or less, with 10 or fewer ingredients, in a single pot, using pantry staples, or prepared ahead of time for brilliantly, deliciously simple meals. Brunch gets a make-over with Braised Eggs with Leeks and Cauliflower, Pomegranate, and Pistachio Salad refreshes the side-dish...
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Book Type: Cookbook
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 10
Author: Yotam Ottolenghi
ISBN: 9781607749165
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Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World - Book
RAN513
Mycelium Running  is a manual for the mycological rescue of the planet. That’s right: growing more  mushrooms  may be the best thing we can do to save the environment, and in this groundbreaking text from mushroom expert Paul Stamets, you’ll find out how.   The basic science goes like this: Microscopic cells called “mycelium”--the fruit of which are mushrooms--recycle carbon, nitrogen, and other essential elements as they break down plant and animal debris in the creation of rich new soil. What Stamets has discovered is that we can capitalize on mycelium’s digestive power and target it to decompose toxic wastes and pollutants...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 7.5
Author: Paul Stamets
ISBN: 9781580085793
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Secrets of the Octopus - Book - Paracay
Secrets of the Octopus - Book
PGN484
Remarkable new discoveries affirm the octopus as one of nature’s most intelligent and complex animals. This new book—written by the beloved author of the international bestseller   The Soul of an Octopus,   along with Warren Carlyle, founder of Octonation, and enhanced with vivid National Geographic photography—brings us closer than ever to these elusive creatures. The companion to the highly-anticipated National Geographic television special—narrated by Paul Rudd and airing for Earth Day—this beautifully illustrated book explores the alluring underwater world of the octopus—a creature that resembles an alien lifeform, but whose...
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Dimensions (IN): 6.5 x 9.3
Author: Sy Montgomery, Warren K. Carlyle IV
ISBN: 9781426223723
$3000
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Dinner in One: Exceptional & Easy One-Pan Meals: A Cookbook - Book
PGN401
NEW YORK TIMES   BESTSELLER • 100 all-new super-simple and incredibly delicious one-pot, one-pan, one-sheet—one-everything!—recipes from the star food writer and bestselling author of   Dinner in French . ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR:   Food & Wine Melissa Clark brings her home cook’s expertise and no-fuss approach to the world of one-pot/pan cooking. With nearly all of the recipes being made in under one hour, the streamlined steps ensure you are in and out of the kitchen without dirtying a multitude of pans or spending more time than you need to on dinner.   Expect to find a bevy of sheet-pan suppers...
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Book Type: Cookbook
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 9.5
Author: Melissa Clark
ISBN: 9780593233252
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The Sasquatch and the Lumberjack - Book
PGN312
An unlikely friendship develops when a lumberjack meets a sasquatch. Follow along as they share Pacific Northwest adventures through the seasons and become close friends. After a tentative meeting one fall day, Sasquatch and Lumberjack develop a close friendship as they ski and sled, surf and swim, camp and hike, and forage and pick apples throughout the seasons. This delightful story of an unlikely friendship is told in spare text with endearing illustrations.
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 8
Author: Crix Sheridan
ISBN: 9781632171610
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Before the Wind - Paperback Book
RAN508
The Johannssens are a sailing family: adventurous, fanatical, and, for now, a complete and total mess. Ruby, a prodigiously talented skipper, has taken off for Africa. Bernard is god-knows-where at sea. And at thirty-one years old, Josh Johannssen, the middle child, is fixing up an old family boat and trying to figure out where it all went wrong. When Josh’s father coaxes his children home for one last yacht race, the Johannssens find themselves reunited under thrilling circumstances that will change the course of their lives.  Before the Wind  is a funny, tender, and big-hearted novel about a gifted, volatile family whose love for the...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Jim Lynch
ISBN: 9780307949356
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Bigfoot Does Not Like Birthday Parties - Book
PGN313
Poet Eric Ode has created a hilarious read-aloud about the town of Mossy Pockets and the birthday party the residents throw for reluctant Bigfoot. Internal rhyme gives the growing lists of people, instruments, pies, and animals a delightful momentum. The party excitement builds until it all comes to a pie-smashing disaster.
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Eric Ode
ISBN: 9781632170040
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The Thing About Yetis - Book
PGN371
Introducing Yeti, a fuzzy and sweet new character whose story is perfect for summer, winter, and all the seasons in between! Everyone knows yetis love winter. They love snowball fights and hot chocolate and sledding and building snow castles. But even yetis get the shivers, and even yetis get crabby from all the cold. So here’s a secret about yetis:  sometimes they miss summer. Sometimes, they have to bring a little bit of summer to the coldest of winter days. Those yetis, they're just full of surprises. Perfect for fans of Love Monster and the Cat books by Deborah Underwood, this endearing new character will warm your heart.
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 9
Author: Vin Vogel
ISBN: 9780803741706
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The Creaky Knees Guide Pacific Northwest National Parks and Monuments: The 75 Best Easy Hikes - Book
RAN462
Timed perfectly with the National Park Service centennial celebration in 2016, this guidebook features the 75 best day hikes in national parks and monuments throughout Washington and Oregon including:   North Cascades National Park San Juan Islands National Monument Olympic National Park Mount Rainier National Park Mount St. Helens National Monument Newberry National Volcanic Monument John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Crater Lake National Park Oregon Caves National Monument Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument   Written in an informative style that will appeal to anyone, regardless of age, each trail...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.6 x 0.7 x 8.5`
Author: Seabury Blair Jr.
ISBN: 9781632170118
$1995
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Mushrooms of Cascadia, Second Edition: An Illustrated Key to the Fungi of the Pacific Northwest - Book - Paracay
Mushrooms of Cascadia, Second Edition: An Illustrated Key to the Fungi of the Pacific Northwest - Book
RAN686
An illustrated key to identifying the mushrooms of the Cascadian bioregion, stretching from coastal Alaska to central California and Idaho, featuring nearly 1,100 full-color photographs and more than 3,000 species. In this unique and comprehensive field guide, mycologist Dr. Michael Beug helps mushroom hunters of all levels navigate an often bewildering array of species by clearly identifying features that separate one cluster from another. By answering simple questions (Does the mushroom have gills? Are there upward pointing tips like coral? Is the underside smooth or veined?) and consulting the carefully chosen, full-color photos,...
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Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Michael Beug
ISBN: 9781984863478
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Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains - Book
RAN643
125 of your new favorite recipes, featuring maximum flavor, minimum fuss, and the farm to table style that turned Half Baked Harvest from a beloved blog into the megahit cookbook series   “Recipes veer from Braised Pork Tamale Burrito Bowls to Crispy Buffalo Quinoa Bites with no logic other than flat-out good taste.”— Epicurious  Tieghan Gerard grew up in the Colorado mountains as one of seven children. When her dad took too long to make dinner every night, she started doing the cooking—at age fifteen. Ever-determined to reign in the chaos of her big family, Tieghan found her place in the kitchen. She had a knack for creating...
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Book Type: Cookbook
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 10
Author: Tieghan Gerard
ISBN: 9780553496390
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he Mushroom Hunters: A Hidden World of Food, Money, and (Mostly Legal) Adventure - Book
PGN418
“A beautifully written portrait of the people who collect and distribute wild mushrooms . . . food and nature writing at its finest.”—Eugenia Bone, author of   Mycophilia   “A rollicking narrative . . . Cook [delivers] vivid and cinematic scenes on every page.”— The Wall Street Journal   In the dark corners of America’s forests grow culinary treasures. Chefs pay top dollar to showcase these elusive and enchanting ingredients on their menus. Whether dressing up a filet mignon with smoky morels or shaving luxurious white truffles over pasta, the most elegant restaurants across the country now feature one of nature’s last truly wild...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 X 8
Author: Langdon Cook
ISBN: 9780345536273
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The Brilliant Abyss: Exploring the Majestic Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean, and the Looming Threat That Imperils It - Book
PGN362
A marine biologist vividly brings alive the extraordinary ecosystem of the deep ocean—a realm about which we know less than we do about the Moon—and shows how protecting rather than exploiting it will benefit mankind. “The oceans have always shaped human lives,” writes marine biologist Helen Scales in her vibrant new book  The Brilliant Abyss , but the surface and the very edges have so far mattered the most. “However, one way or another, the future ocean is the deep ocean.” A golden era of deep-sea discovery is underway. Revolutionary studies in the deep are rewriting the very notion of life on Earth and the rules of what is...
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Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Helen Scales
ISBN: 9780802158222
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The Survival Handbook - Book
PGN324
Survive anything life throws at you with the ultimate visual guide to camping, wilderness, and outdoor survival skills. Written by Colin Towell, an ex-SAS Combat Survival Instructor,  The Survival Handbook  is bursting with survival tips, manual skills, camping essentials, and advice on how to survive whatever the great outdoors throws at you. Combining proven, no-nonsense military survival skills with ingenious bushcraft techniques, specially commissioned illustrations and accessible step-by-step instructions show you how to survive in the wild. Learn how to read a map, how to light a fire, how to build a raft, and everything you...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6.2x8.6
Author: Colin Towell
ISBN: 9780744021813
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Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition - Book
RAN043
A superb, authoritative telling of one of history's great survival stories, that of Shackleton's ill-fated 1914 expedition to cross Antarctica. The author draws on previously unavailable material and presents the awesome photographs by Frank Hurley.
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 95
Author: Caroline Alexander
ISBN: 375404031
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The Creaky Knees Guide Northern California, 2nd Edition: The 80 Best Easy Hikes - Book
RAN638
Here are the 80 best low-impact day hikes in Northern California, perfect for aging baby boomers, seniors, those traveling with small children, and anyone else interested more in a stroll than a climb. From hikes just outside of San Francisco to long strolls in the Sierra Nevada, this book covers 80 of the best easy-to-walk hikes throughout the region. Written in a personal but informative tone by outdoors expert Ann Marie Brown,  The Creaky Knees Guide Northern California  is a perfect resource anyone can use to explore the beauty of Northern California without breaking too much of a sweat. In addition to a full-trip...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Ann Marie Brown
ISBN: 9781632173584
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Backyard Farming: Keeping Honey Bees - Book
RAN273
Your Backyard Farming Experience Begins Here!Make beekeeping a part of your backyard farming experience: enjoy honey, beeswax and a more fruitful garden, as your bees will work as hard as you do to make your backyard farm a success!Backyard Farming: Raising Bees is your guide to successfully caring for your hive. As a comprehensive primer for first-time beekeepers, Raising Bees includes detailed illustrations and informative photographs that help to ease new homesteaders into the world of backyard beekeeping. Raising Bees takes you from start to finish: from planning out your bees' space in the yard and constructing/installing your...
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Book Type: Paperback
Author: Kim Pezza
ISBN: 9781578264520
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Seafaring Women - Book
RAN016
An action-packed narrative of the adventures of pirates queens, female stowaways and sailor's wives at sea. An astonishing number of women went to sea in the great age of sail and this myth-breaking book is long overdue.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 8
Author: David Cordingly
ISBN: 9780375758720
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National Audubon Society Mushrooms of North America - Book
RAN658
A must-have reference for any nature lover: The most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the mushrooms of North America, updated for the first time in decades to reflect the impact of climate change and the advancements in DNA sequencing that have radically altered the classification process. Whether marveling at species like the "shaggy rose goblet" and "dead man's fingers," or getting to know the miraculous forms that take root in the backyard, readers will come to rely on this work of remarkable breadth, depth, and elegance. Created by the world’s most trusted name in nature field guides, this handsome volume is the result...
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Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 9
Author: National Audubon Society
ISBN: 9780593319987
$3995
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The Sea of Glory: America's Voyage of Discovery U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842 - Book
PGN004
America's first frontier was not the West; it was the sea, and no one writes more eloquently about that watery wilderness than Nathaniel Philbrick. In his bestselling  In the Heart of the Sea  Philbrick probed the nightmarish dangers of the vast Pacific. Now, in an epic sea adventure, he writes about one of the most ambitious voyages of discovery the Western world has ever seen the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842. On a scale that dwarfed the journey of Lewis and Clark, six magnificent sailing vessels and a crew of hundreds set out to map the entire Pacific Ocean and ended up naming the newly discovered continent of Antarctica,...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8
Author: Nathaniel Philbrick
ISBN: 9780142004838
$1900
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Empire of Blue Water - Book
RAN044
Awash with bloody battles, political intrigue, and an incredible epoch-ending natural disaster, this is the real-life story of Henry Morgan, the legendary pirate of the Caribbean, who in the 17th century challenged the greatest military power on earth with a ragtag bunch of renegades and brought it to its knees.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8
Author: Stephan Talty
ISBN: 9780307236617
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Bravest Man - Book
RAN035
The story of Medal of Honor winner Richard O'Kane and U. S. submariners in the Pacific War. Relates in detail the astonishing and revolutionary exploits of the Tang and her daring officers and crew.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4.25 x 7
Author: William Tuohy
ISBN: 9780891418894
$899
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Ghost Ship: The Mysterious True Story of the Mary Celeste and Her Missing Crew - Book
RAN080
On December 4th, 1872, a 100-foot brigantine was discovered drifting through the North Atlantic without a soul on board. Not a sign of struggle, not a shred of damage, no ransacked cargo—and not a trace of the captain, his wife and daughter, or the crew. What happened on board the ghost ship  Mary Celeste  has baffled and tantalized the world for 130 years. In his stunning new book, award-winning journalist Brian Hicks plumbs the depths of this fabled nautical mystery and finally uncovers the truth. The  Mary Celeste  was cursed as soon as she was launched on the Bay of Fundy in the spring of 1861. Her first captain died before...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.25 X 8
Author: Brian Hicks
ISBN: 9780345466655
$2000
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To Speak for the Trees: My Life's Journey from Ancient Celtic Wisdom to a Healing Vision of the Forest - Book
RAN567
Canadian botanist, biochemist and visionary Diana Beresford-Kroeger's startling insights into the hidden life of trees have already sparked a quiet revolution in how we understand our relationship to forests. Now, in a captivating account of how her life led her to these illuminating and crucial ideas, she shows us how forests can not only heal us but save the planet. When Diana Beresford-Kroeger--whose father was a member of the Anglo-Irish aristocracy and whose mother was an O'Donoghue, one of the stronghold families who carried on the ancient Celtic traditions--was orphaned as a child, she could have been sent to the Magdalene...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Diana Beresford-Kroeger
ISBN: 9780735275072
$2450
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Higher Etiquette: A Guide to the World of Cannabis, from Dispensaries to Dinner Parties - Book
RAN546
Emily Post has gone to pot. As we enter the dawn of a new "post-prohibition" era, the stigma surrounding cannabis use is fading, and the conversation about what it means to get high is changing. When it comes to being a respectful, thoughtful, and responsible consumer of pot, there is a lot you need to know. In  Higher Etiquette , Lizzie Post--great-great granddaughter of Emily Post and co-president of America's most respected etiquette brand--explores and celebrates the wide world of legalized weed. Combining cannabis culture's long-established norms with the Emily Post Institute's tried-and-true principles, this book covers the...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 8
Author: Lizzie Post
ISBN: 9780399582394
$1999
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Day Hike! Olympic Peninsula - Book - Paracay
Day Hike! Olympic Peninsula, 5th Ed - Book
PGN415
Explore the best of the Olympic Peninsula with 73 incredible hikes in and around Olympic National Park, including Hurricane Ridge, the Elwha River, the Hoh Rain Forest, and Hood Canal. Featuring the lush rainforests, mountain vistas, waterfalls, and wild ocean beaches, each trail is rated from easy to extreme, giving first-time or veteran hikers the variety they want, as well as topographical maps, trail descriptions, and more. Includes complete information for 73 great day hikes, including: • Dungeness Spit • Elwha Loop • Green Mountain • Lena Lake • Marmot Pass • Olympic Hot Springs • Kalaloch Beach • Three Forks • and more!...
Location: Olympic Peninsula
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6.99 x 5.06
Author: Seabury, Blair Jr.
ISBN: 9781632174659
$2195
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Lavender: 50 Self-Care Recipes and Projects for Natural Wellness - Book
PGN358
Breathe deep and feel calm with this fresh, modern take on one of nature's most beneficial herbs! Find simple herbal remedies, tips, and projects for inspiration, relaxation and well-being. Harness the natural power of lavender with recipes for:    *   Lavender Matcha Latte    *   Yoga Mat Freshening Mist    *   Dried Lavender Fire-Starter    *   Lavender Frosé    *   Day's End Tea    *   Blue Day Lavender Roll-Away    *   Nourishing Lavender Makeup Remover    *   Lavender and Rose Fizzy Bath Salts    *   Sweet Dreams Diffuser Oil    *   Soothing Eye Pillow The book covers gardening (favorite...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 9
Author: Bonnie Louise Gillis
ISBN: 9781632173492
$2295
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Growing Medical Marijuana: Securely and Legally - Book
PGN253
A beginner's guide to growing weed at home, featuring straightforward advice for designing indoor and outdoor cannabis gardens, choosing seed varieties, buying equipment, planting, pot harvesting, storage, stash security, troubleshooting, and more.         This beginner’s guide to growing cannabis at home features straightforward advice for designing both indoor and outdoor marijuana gardens, from choosing and obtaining the most potent and prolific seed varieties to buying the right equipment and setting up your grow room. Steering clear of unnecessary scientific and technical jargon,  Growing Medical Marijuana  offers step-by-step...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 9
Author: Dave DeWitt
ISBN: 9781607744283
$1999
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The Forest Unseen: A Year's Watch in Nature - Book
PGN151
A biologist reveals the secret world hidden in a single square meter of forest   Written with remarkable grace and empathy,  The Forest Unseen  is a grand tour of nature in all its profundity. Biologist David George Haskell uses a one-square-meter patch of old-growth Tennessee forest as a window onto the entire natural world. Visiting it almost daily for one year to trace nature's path through the seasons, he brings the forest and its inhabitants to vivid life. Beginning with simple observations--a salamander scuttling across the leaf litter, the first blossom of spring wildflowers--Haskell spins a brilliant web of biology,...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.9 x 5.3
Author: David George Haskell
ISBN: 9780143122944
$1800
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Scenic Science of the National Parks: An Explorer's Guide to Wildlife, Geology and Botany - Book
RAN547
Explore the fascinating science behind the national parks in this charming illustrated guide. The national parks are some of the most beloved, visited, and biodiverse places on Earth. They're also scientific playgrounds where you can learn about plants, animals, and our planet's coolest geological features firsthand.  Scenic Science of the National Parks   curates and breaks down the compelling and offbeat natural science highlights of each park, from volcanic activity, glaciers, and coral reefs to ancient redwood groves, herds of bison, giant bats, and beyond. Featuring full-color illustrations, information on the history and...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.5x9
Author: Emily Hoff
ISBN: 9781984856302
$2499
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Salt: A World History - Book
PGN077
  Salt-the only edible rock-has made a large and often surprising contribution to man's history. This is very engaging history blending economic, scientific, political religious and culinary records into a memorable tale.  
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 8
Author: Mark Kurlansky
ISBN: 9780142001615
$1900
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The Sea and Civilization - Book
RAN329
A monumental retelling of world history through the lens of maritime enterprise, revealing in breathtaking depth how people first came into contact with one another by ocean and river, lake and stream, and how goods, languages, religions, and entire cultures spread across and along the world’s waterways, bringing together civilizations and defining what makes us most human. Lincoln Paine takes us back to the origins of long-distance migration by sea with our ancestors’ first forays from Africa and Eurasia to Australia and the Americas. He demonstrates the critical role of maritime trade to the civilizations of ancient Egypt,...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9.6 x 7.1 x 1.9
Author: Lincoln Paine
ISBN: 9781101970355
$2800
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Final Patrol - Book
PGN007
During World War II, the U.S. Navy's submarine service suffered the highest casualty percentage of all the American armed forces, losing one in five submariners. But despite the odds, these underwater warriors accounted for almost 60 percent of Japanese shipping losses, and were a major factor in winning the war. 16 U.S. submarines - and one German U-Boat - that saw action during WWII are now open to the public. Most have been restored and authentically equipped.  Final Patrol  takes a fascinating look at these subs and the personal stories of the brave sailors who lived, fought, and often died in them. Now, visitors can climb into...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Don Keith
ISBN: 9780451219510
$1800
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mammals, 2nd Edition - Book
RAN466
From a stop-action photograph of the amazing flying squirrel to Big Horn Sheep perched on a rock face, this guide puts the world of mammals in your hands. Illustrated with more than 300 full-color photographs, each species account includes information on physical characteristics, size, similar species, breeding, tracks and other signs, habitat, and range, as well as commentary on feeding, nesting, and other behaviors. Easy-to-read range maps, detailed anatomical illustrations of different mammals, track illustrations, and a state-by-state location guide make this the decisive authority on North American mammals.
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Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 1.4 x 7.7
Author: John O. Whitaker Jr.
ISBN: 9780679446316
$2600
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The Global Forest: Forty Ways Trees Can Save Us - Book
RAN568
A pioneering scientist writes of the benefits of forest bathing and the fascinating ecological and pharmaceutical properties of trees – the inspiration for the documentary   Call of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees Renowned scientist Diana Beresford-Kroeger presents an unforgettable and highly original work of natural history with  The Global Forest . She explores the fascinating and largely untapped ecological and pharmaceutical properties of trees: leaves that can comb the air of particulate pollution, fatty acids in the nuts of hickory and walnut trees that promote brain development, the compound in the water ash that...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 7.5
Author: Diana Beresford-Kroeger
ISBN: 9780143120162
$1600
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