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Oaks of California, 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.
Winner of the 1992 Benjamin Franklin Award for best "Regional" book, this title continues to be the definitive popular guide to California's most emblematic tree species.
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Beautiul book-full of information.......2007-10-04
The outstanding photographs are sufficient reason to buy this book. However, Oaks of California is a compilation of information that you will find nowhere else. Nature lovers to arborists will find whatever they need. This book will not collect dust on your bookshelf.
Beautiful.......2006-01-31
Living in California oak country, I have searched for just such a book to help learn about these beautiful trees. This is the best information I've found.
Beautiful and useful.......2003-02-18
If you are used to books with line drawing of leaves that make it impossible to use as a reference, then you will love this book. It is a great study as well as a beauty. If you only have one book on the Oaks of California, this should be it. If you have many books on Oaks, this is still going to be one of the most used. Useful and beautiful!
If you love California's oaks..........2002-10-15
this is a magnificent book. I just cannot get over the glory of the native oaks and this book captures that glory well. It covers all native species with a nice amount of detail. The photographs are beautiful. What I actually found the most intriguing was the great history the authors provide on the oaks, and the incredible ecosystem that depends on their existence. The book even provides information on parks and drives statewide where mature native oaks can be visited. I have had this book for many months now and it is one I continually pick up again and again. It inspired me to plant several native oaks at home and take inpeccable care of the one large oak (treasure) that came as an added bonus to a beautiful old home.
A nice book.......2002-05-27
I bought this book, on sale no less, at the Hearst Castle gift shop. I find it to be well written and informative with many pleasing pictures of California's native oaks. For any Californian interested in the natural sciences, this book deserves a place on your bookshelf between Lanner's "Conifers of Califonia" and Dave Arora's "Mushrooms Demystified".
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A rollicking wine country travelogue paired with the only comprehensive guide to Napa’s public tasting rooms
Hank Beal is a wine pro–the executive wine buyer at an upscale supermarket chain. Rick Kushman is an ordinary joe–a guy who enjoys wine but doesn’t know a lot about it. Together, Hank and Rick set out to visit all 141 public tasting rooms in Napa during the course of a year. The result is A Moveable Thirst–an engaging, often hilarious book that’s one part Sideways, one part Frommer’s. The first part recounts their uproarious adventures on the road as Rick learns to sniff and spit like a true oenophile (but never stops asking stupid questions). The second part offers the most complete and detailed guide ever published to Napa’s wine rooms. For wine lovers and the more than 5 million people who visit Napa every year, A Moveable Thirst is a great read and an indispensable guide.
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Great book!!!.......2007-08-31
This book is part travelogue and part travel guide. I bought several books to help prepare and plan for my Napa trip. I felt that this one was by far the most useful, informative and entertaining. As stated in the book, Napa has over 140 public tasting rooms. It's very difficult to say that they are "good" or "bad" because it all depends on your style and what type of experience you are looking for. There is something for everyone and this book helps to convey not only the tangible facts of each winery (i.e. address, directions, cost, hours of operation, etc..) but also successfully conveys the "feel" and personality of each so that you can match the wineries to what typoe of experience you are looking for. I think this book gave a very different perspective. Thanks Rick and Hank!
The only wine book you'll need!.......2007-06-20
By far, this is the one that will have a lasting shelf/glove compartment life. It is written in such a whimsical and witty style that you can't help but turn the pages for more. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy this celebration of wine, celebration and discovery!
The Perfect Guide to Napa.......2007-06-08
My wife and I used the book on our trip. It is a wonderful tool and is entertaining as well. You felt like you had insider info on winereis and the people who work there. I hope they do a book on Sonoma, Central California and Oregon
Dreaming of the Napa Valley? - This Book is Great!.......2007-04-25
A Moveable Thirst is a funny and very informative look at wine tasting in the Napa Wine Country. For those of you who love wine, Rick Kushman has the unique ability to make you feel like you are in the tasting room, walking around - meeting people and completely enjoying yourself.
This is a must read for veteran wine lovers as well as those who would like to learn to taste and appreciate great wine. Kushman and Beal are hilarious as they tour the famous through the obscure. I can't wait to follow some of their footprints.
Fun read, great information.......2007-04-19
For those of us who love to eat, to drink, to wander, I can't think of any better company than these two guys. The book is just plain fun to read and even funny but it also gives a real sense of what each winery's tasting room is like. Given that I'm the type that has actually walked in to a tasting room and done all kinds of things "wrong", I could really identify with Rick's fear and awkwardness. This was a much more enjoyable way to learn "how" without being bored to death. I'd travel with these guys anywhere!
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- So Much More than a book on the Sutter Buttes
- One beautifully written natural history book
- A Natural History with Passion
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Inland Island: The Sutter Buttes
Walt Anderson
Manufacturer: Natural Selection
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ASIN: 096107227X |
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As a mountain range, the Sutter Buttes of California stands apart, an island of upland in the great sea of lowland flanked by the Sierra Nevada and the Coast Ranges. Its softly rounded hills and angular pinnacles are cloaked in grasses, shrubs, and trees in patterns that reflect nature's design, not man's. Naturalist Walt Anderson provides an insiders view of this special mountain, telling stories with both insight and humor. The rocks, plants, animals, and the ecosystems they collectively form are given personal faces through Walts insights and unabashed humor. Humans are also a part of the natural history of this place, and their roles, from prehistoric to modern, are discussed.
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So Much More than a book on the Sutter Buttes.......2005-06-04
As a Professional Biologist I approached Walt Anderson's book with a critical eye to accuracy and detail. As a natural history student I approached his book with a curiosity about the Sutter Buttes, a place I have not yet visited (but now plan to).
In both instances I was thoroughly satisfied and excited by what I found. Clearly, Walt Anderson is a gifted writer and teacher. His subtle use of wit makes the reading most enjoyable. I felt as though the author and I might be standing on a hillside in the Buttes while he offered his observations, filtered through is obvious joy of knowing this special place.
His ability to introduce the natural history novice to advanced concepts and terms, while maintaining a sophistacted and scholarly treatment of the subject that will satisfy even the most critical naturalist, reflects his talent as a writer and teacher. In fact, I am now using his book as a resource for a book I am presently working on about another special place. Thanks Walt for the deep research and reporting.
Sure, this book is filled with fascinating facts about the Sutter Buttes, from its geological formation through minutia about the life histories of wild residents of the Buttes, but the book is much more than a dry treatise on the natural history of the Sutter Buttes. Rather, it is a journey through this special place in the natural world with a most talented guide. Don't miss this most complete and enjoyable tour from the perspective of one who truly knows this place.
One beautifully written natural history book.......2005-05-10
Jean Campbell's review of "Inland Island: The Sutter Buttes" is right on. This is an incredibly beautiful natural history book, both in its design and its text, and the drawings and color photographs are also marvelous!
Even the forwards (by David Cavagnaro and Craig Childs) are wonderful and informative.
I think this book will become the most-read natural history of The Buttes, but it is also in large part a natural history of much of northern California. I recommend it highly to all naturalists and environmentalists....it's a gem....
A Natural History with Passion.......2005-01-19
Inland Island: The Sutter Buttes is one of the best natural histories that I have seen for going beyond mere descriptions of parts (flora, fauna, and geography) and imparting a true sense of place. Without question, a sense of place requires a detailed description of all the parts for these are its building blocks. Walt Anderson catalogues these parts for the Sutter Buttes as well as can be found in any number of monographs of local natural histories. However, the parts are just the parts and its not until we become aware of their interactions through stories of living actions that a sense of how everything comes together to give a place its character begins to emerge. Here, Walt Anderson excels in giving us several stories such as Red Tail Hawks catching ground squirrels and Turkey Vultures pelting him with excrement as he lectures to a class. He does this with tongue-in-cheek humor and with the warm sentiment that conveys a deep and abiding passion for the whole of the place as well as for all its parts. I believe that a sense of place is primal in finding the deep satisfaction that can come from connecting with the natural world. Walt Anderson does this for us with uncommonly good writing and an obvious passion. His passion sets this book apart from others.
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Oak Glen and Los Rios Rancho (CA) (Images of America)
J. R. Sanders
Manufacturer: Arcadia Publishing
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ASIN: 0738546534
Release Date: 2006-08-21 |
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The 500-acre Los Rios Rancho has operated through a greater century as the largest apple orchard in Southern California and the centerpiece of Oak Glen, the heart of a dozen orchards on the southern slopes of the San Bernardino Range about eight miles from Yucaipa. Los Rios Rancho is owned by the Wildlands Conservancy, a privately funded corporation headquartered at Oak Glen since 1996 that has purchased more than 750,000 California acres to preserve as natural landscapes for public benefit. The ranch is leased today to the Devon Riley family, which carries on in the tradition of the ranchÂ's founder, H. L. Rivers. The Rivers family—la familia de los Rios—has been a fruit label name known throughout California grocery stores and roadside stands since before World War I. In this collection, more than 180 vintage photographs pay tribute to the Rivers, Wilshire, and other family orchards at Oak Glen over the years.
Book Description
TodayÂ's Fillmore District, while one of San FranciscoÂ's most diverse neighborhoods, bears little resemblance to the cosmopolitan place it once was. This district, which has arguably changed more than any other in the city, once held a large Jewish settlement, replete with synagogues, bakeries, and kosher markets. It also had a huge Japanese community, now centered in Japantown but not as extensive as in the prewar years; amusements like the Chutes, Dreamland boxing ring, and theatres; schools, churches, and a celebrated “Jazz District” that hosted the top names in music for many years. And in one of the most controversial displays of civic power, this densely populated area fell to the forces of redevelopment, bisected by the ambitious plan to widen Geary Boulevard, creating a freeway-like road through the district and forcing out thousands of dwellers whose homes were either moved or demolished.
Customer Reviews:
San Francisco's Fillmore District.......2005-09-09
Being a history buff, I really enjoy this series of books. The pictures are great. It gives one an insight to the times and the development of a great city.
Book Description
The history of American cities is a history of suburbs. It is a history of moving out and settling in, of technological innovation, of rearrangements of space, and the creation and erosion of community. Oak Park was SacramentoÂ's first suburb, and before being officially annexed to the city in 1911, it prided itself on having separate law enforcement, its own newspaper, and perhaps most importantly, its own amusement park—Joyland. Unlike the more elite neighborhoods of Land Park and East Sacramento, Oak Park has always reflected working-class values and a less pretentious approach to architecture. Today, Oak Park is actively rediscovering and reestablishing its roots as a distinct, vital community and urban center.
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Grandmother Oak
Rosi Daggit
Manufacturer: Roberts Rinehart Publishers
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ASIN: 1570981140 |
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A majestic California oak tree watches things change around her over the centuries. Ages 3-8.
Book Description
A beautifully illustrated identification guide complete with easy to use keys, descriptions, and large maps for all 18 species of oaks that are known to occur in southern California west of the deserts. The book also includes two additional species that are endemic to northwestern Baja California, Mexico, and distributional information for other species of oaks that occur in Baja California north of El Rosario.
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The best field guide to Oaks in Southern Calif I've seen........1998-11-15
This little book, which is small enough to take on the trail, is an invaluable field guide for scientists and amateurs alike, covering 19 oak species and 6 named hybrids found in the Southern California Floristic Province. It contains information on oak groups and hybridization, a key to the oaks of our region, as well as full, accurate descriptions on each oak species, including maps, drawings and distribution.
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Fair Oaks (CA) (Images of America)
Lee M.A. Simpson , and
Paul J. P. Sandul
Manufacturer: Arcadia Publishing
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ASIN: 0738530883
Release Date: 2006-01-11 |
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Fair Oaks, in the gently undulating foothills along Highway 50, has something in common with its vast neighbor, Sacramento. Early land speculators, politicians, and Chicago businessmen formed a partnership to sell off one of their “Sunset Colonies,” deservedly dubbed Fair Oaks, promising water systems and a suburban railroad to help colonists grow prize citrus. The farmers came, but when the investors retreated east, a railroad and water had not appeared. A later investment group did build a bridge and railroad, encouraging more farmers until, at the height of the Great Depression, nature laid a cold hand on the land, freezing all of the citrus. But other orchard crops and vineyards flourished, while more bridges and proximity to the state capital helped transform the farm town into a charming suburb, where residents can still gather at the local cafe or brave the red bluffs and rushing waters of the American River.
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Cote d'Azur, 4th (Country & Regional Guides - Cadogan)
Michael Pauls , and
Dana Facaros
Manufacturer: Cadogan Guides
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ASIN: 1860111491 |
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Get immersed in the heady heat of the Cote d'Azur with Cadogan's exciting, informative guide. From vibrant, gritty Nice to the shady forests of the hinterland, Cadogan will take readers on a journey to the heart of this famous coastline.
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Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over. Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze, and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free. If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you.
The best guide to Provence & the Côte d'Azur, packed with essentials
Walking tours of Avignon, Aix, Cannes, and Nice
Hikes slong stunning seaside trails, boat trips to isolated calanques, country drives through Haute Provence
Great itineraries, with visits to cliff-top castles, Mediterranean beaches, ancient amphitheaters, medieval towns
Clubs and casinos, dance, theater, and opera festivals
Where to shop for boutis, santons, and brocante
Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Châteaux, villas, inns, farmhouses, seaside hotels, and gîtes
Fashionable bistros, bustling brasseries, renowned seafood restaurants, and sunny terraces for outdoor dining
Fresh, thorough, practical -- off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents
23 pages of maps -- and dozens of great features
Important contacts, smart travel tips
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What's Where
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Los Libros Errantes
Felipe Benitez Reyes
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ASIN: 8466715673 |
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Los libros errantes/ The Wandering Books (Espacio De Lectura / Reading Space)
Felipe Benitez Reyes
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ASIN: 846675217X |
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This digital document is an article from Revista de FilologÃa y LingüÃstica de la Universidad de Costa Rica, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2004. The length of the article is 7898 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: El Cristiano errante: entre la encrucijada discursiva y el desencanto utopico.(Antonio José de Irisarri )
Author: Jorge Chen Sham
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Revista de FilologÃa y LingüÃstica de la Universidad de Costa Rica (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2004
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Volume: 30
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This digital document is an article from Letras Libres, published by Editorial Vuelta, S.A. de C.V. on September 1, 2000. The length of the article is 879 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: El peregrino errante.(TT: The nomadic traveler.)(Reseña)
Author: Juan Antonio Masoliver Rodenas
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Letras Libres (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2000
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Hist. del Rey Arturo y de Los Nobles y Errantes (El Libro de bolsillo)
Carlos Garcia Gual
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Title: Libros CrÃtica.(TT: Books criticism.)(Reseña)
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