• 2027 Anza-Borrego Desert Wall Calendar
  • 2027 Anza-Borrego Desert Desk Calendar
  • San Diego County Native Plants
  • Weekender’s Guide
  • Anza-Borrego Desert Region Map
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    • Anza-Borrego Desert Region Map

    • $12.95
    • by Lowell & Diana Lindsay Reflects new and expanded state park and national forest boundaries in the Anza-Borrego and Yuha desert regions. Shows roads, jeep routes, trails, campsites, historical routes, points of interest, streams, springs, and highway mileage markers. Waterproof.
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  • Amphibians & Reptiles of the Anza-Borrego Desert Region
  • The Historic Backcountry
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    • The Historic Backcountry

    • $48.95
    • by Chris Wray A guide to over 1,600 historic places, sites, and place names of the backcountry. Each entry is described and referenced. Over 1,200 sets of coordinates for map and GPS use. 430 historic photos. Paperback.
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  • History of Agua Caliente Springs and Agua Caliente Regional Park
  • Borrego Beginnings
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    • Borrego Beginnings

    • $15.95
    • by Phil Brigandi The story of the isolated desert community of 'Borego's' pioneer homesteaders to the post-WWII development of the new resort town of Borrego Springs. Volume 2 of 2 in the Borrego Desert Heritage Series. Published by ABDNHA. Paperback.
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  • Old Time Cattlemen
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    • Old Time Cattlemen

    • $15.95
    • by Lester Reed A first-hand account of the cowboys and cattle industry in the Borrego Valley and surrounding region, during the second half of the 1800s. Volume 1 of 2 in the Borrego Desert Heritage Series. Published by ABDNHA. Paperback.
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  • Guide to Birds of the Anza-Borrego Desert
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    • Guide to Birds of the Anza-Borrego Desert

    • $15.95
    • by Barbara W. Massey Organized by 15 locations with maps--from Agua Caliente in the south to Lower Willows in the north-- of a bird census by some of the region's best birders. Includes Species Accounts and Species of Special Interest. Black & white throughout; no photos. A comprehensive resource for birders in Anza-Borrego. 291 pages. Published by ABDNHA. Paperback.
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  • Paleontology and Geology of the Western Salton Trough Detachment
  • Geology Underfoot in Southern California
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    • Geology Underfoot in Southern California

    • $26.00
    • by Arthur Sylvester, Robert Sharp & Allen Glazner Reading the rocks like pages in a book, this groundbreaking book offers an inside view of the southland's active and sometimes enigmatic landscape. Join a team of geologists as they tell the stories of 21 amazing geologic sites, three of which are completely new in this edition: San Andreas Fault, Devils Punch…
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  • Glow in the Dark Constellations
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    • Glow in the Dark Constellations

    • $10.99
    • by C. E. Thompson Excellent introduction for youth (or adults!) with glow-in-the dark illustrations of major constellations. Step-by-step directions for finding major stars, and stories behind the names of the constellations, make stargazing fun and easy. Paperback.
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  • BLM Map: Borrego Valley
  • San Diego Backcountry Map
  • Afoot & Afield San Diego County
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    • Afoot & Afield San Diego County

    • $24.95
    • by Jerry Schad and Scott Turner The 5th edition of San Diego County's classic hiking guidebook features 282 trips, from short, self-guided nature trails to challenging peak climbs and canyon treks. This updated edition includes new maps and 30 new hikes. Includes all public lands within the County, including Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Cleveland National Forest, and the Cuyamaca Mountains.…
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  • Venomous Animals of the California Deserts
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    • Venomous Animals of the California Deserts

    • $9.95
    • by James W. Cornett A fascinating investigation of the insects, spiders, scorpions, amphibians and reptiles known to be venomous or poisonous and occurring in the desert region of California. Detailed analysis of each species/group. Chart indicates which is the most dangerous to humans. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs. Staple-bound.
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  • Rattlesnakes!
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    • Rattlesnakes!

    • $11.95
    • by James W. Cornett A Palm Springs desert ecologist and author (and popular speaker at ABDNHA!) answers frequently asked questions about the rattlesnake, such as What do I do if I encounter a rattlesnake? Does a rattlesnake rattle before it strikes? Can rattlesnakes hear? What do rattlesnakes eat? Staple-bound.
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  • The Desert Tortoise
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    • The Desert Tortoise

    • $10.95
    • by James W. Cornett A Palm Springs desert ecologist and author (and popular speaker at ABDNHA!) answers frequently asked questions about the desert tortoise, such as Where is the desert tortoise found? How do tortoises defend themselves against predators? How long do tortoises hibernate? What do tortoises eat? Staple-bound.
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  • The Black Widow
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    • The Black Widow

    • $9.95
    • by James W. Cornett A Palm Springs desert ecologist and author (and popular speaker at ABDNHA!) answers frequently asked questions about the black widow, such as Is the venom of a black widow always toxic? Is a young black widow dangerous? Is every black widow black? What does a black widow eat? Staple-bound.
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  • Animal Tracks of the Southwest Quick Guide
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    • Animal Tracks of the Southwest Quick Guide

    • $9.95
    • by Jonathan Poppele This tabbed booklet organizes animal tracks by group for quick and easy identification. The detailed illustrations cover more than 150 species and are carefully drawn to resemble the track prints as you might see them in the field. Bring this lightweight quick guide along on your next hike, camping trip, or walk in the park, and improve…
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  • Birds of the Southwest Quick Guide
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    • Birds of the Southwest Quick Guide

    • $9.95
    • by Stan Tekiela Learn to identify raptors, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With the author's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. This book features 47 species―including every species of raptor found in the West. For ease of use, the guide is organized by group: hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, vultures, and owls. Spiral-bound.
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  • Birds of Prey of the West Field Guide
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    • Birds of Prey of the West Field Guide

    • $14.95
    • by Stan Tekiela Learn to identify raptors, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. This book features 47 species―including every species of raptor found in the West. For ease of use, the guide is organized by group: hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, vultures, and owls. Paperback.
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  • Coloring Metal Sculptures
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    • Coloring Metal Sculptures

    • $9.95
    • by Diana Lindsay There is something magical about Ricardo Breceda's metal sculptures scattered throughout the Borrego Valley. The most dramatic creature is a fantasy giant dragon that dives under the road and has a rattlesnake tail. With this coloring book, you can add your own magical touch to stagecoaches, Pleistocene animals, historical characters, dinosaurs, bighorn sheep, snakes, monkeys, and various…
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  • What’s Inside a Flower?
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    • What’s Inside a Flower?

    • $8.99
    • by Rachel Ignotofsky Here is a new nonfiction picture book series ready to grow young scientists by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world--starting with what's inside a flower. Budding backyard scientists can start exploring their world with this stunning introduction to these flowery show-stoppers--from seeds to roots to blooms. Learning how flowers grow gives kids beautiful building blocks of science…
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  • What We See in the Stars
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    • What We See in the Stars

    • $16.99
    • by Kelsey Oseid This richly illustrated guide to the myths, histories, and science of the celestial bodies of our solar system offers stories and information about constellations, planets, comets, the northern lights, and more. It combines art, mythology, and science to give readers a tour of the night sky through more than 100 pieces of original art, accompanied by text…
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  • Poppy & Rye
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    • Poppy & Rye

    • $9.99
    • by Avi Heartbroken over the death of her fiance, Ragweed, Poppy the deer mouse journeys west through the vast Dimwood Forest to bring the sad news to Ragweed's family. But Poppy and her prickly porcupine pal Ereth arrive only to discover that beavers have flooded the serene valley where Ragweed lived. Together Poppy and Ragweed's brother Rye brave kidnapping, imprisonment,…
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  • The Tarantula in my Purse
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    • The Tarantula in my Purse

    • $9.99
    • by Jean Craighead George Imagine living with a skunk in your closet, a bat in your refrigerator, and a tarantula in your purse! In this hilarious autobiographical account, the author describes her adventures in a house full of wildlife enthusiasts--and the amazing animals themselves. Paperback.
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  • National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Night Sky of North America
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    • National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Night Sky of North America

    • $12.99
    • by Catherine H. Howell A basic guide to the solar system, distant galaxies, exoplanets and deep space, satellites and spacecraft, the big bang, meteor showers, and moon phases, this book also features scores of sky and constellation charts for stargazers. Each of the 147 featured topics includes a photograph or explanatory illustration or graphic. Interesting facts and tips throughout offer…
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  • Sonoran Desert Wildflowers
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    • Sonoran Desert Wildflowers

    • $24.95
    • by Richard Spellenberg This guide features nearly 300 of the common plants of the Sonoran Desert. Detailed descriptions, information about bloom season and range, and interesting facts about each plant accompany the full-color photographs. Paperback.
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  • The Forgotten Artist
  • These is My Words
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    • These is My Words

    • $18.99
    • by Nancy E. Turner Inspired by the author's family memoirs, this novel tells the story of Sarah Prine, forging a remarkable existence in a harsh, unfamiliar frontier. Book #1 in series. Paperback.
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  • Prodigal Summer
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    • Prodigal Summer

    • $18.99
    • by Barbara Kingsolver A hymn to wildness that celebrates the prodigal spirit of human nature, and of nature itself. Kingsolver’s breathtaking novel weaves together three stories of human love within a larger tapestry of lives amid the mountains and farms of southern Appalachia. Paperback.
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  • Flight Behavior
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    • Flight Behavior

    • $19.99
    • by Barbara Kingsolver The unlikely but irresistible heroine of Kingsolver’s suspenseful and brilliant novel about climate change and endangered butterflies comes blazing across the page in a burst of outsized personality that will have you hooked from the first paragraph and missing the minute you reach the last page. Paperback.
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  • The Bean Trees
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    • The Bean Trees

    • $18.99
    • by Barbara Kingsolver Taylor Greer grew up poor in rural Kentucky with the goals of avoiding pregnancy and getting away. But when she heads west with high hopes and a barely functional car, she meets the human condition head-on. By the time she arrives in Tucson, she has acquired a completely unexpected child, a three-year-old American Indian girl. This funny,…
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  • Spider Woman’s Daughter
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    • Spider Woman’s Daughter

    • $18.99
    • by Anne Hillerman After a breakfast with colleagues, Navajo Nation Police Officer Bernadette Manuelito sees a sedan careen into the parking lot and hears a crack of gunfire. When the dust clears, someone very close to her is lying on the asphalt in a pool of blood. With the victim in the hospital fighting for his life, every person in…
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  • The Dark Wind
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    • The Dark Wind

    • $18.99
    • by Tony Hillerman Navajo tribal policeman Jim Chee, barred from following up on a multi-million dollar drug case, investigates a murder and a vandalism incident and finds that perhaps all three cases are part of the same pattern. #5 in Leaphorn & Chee series. Paperback.
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  • The Blessing Way
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    • The Blessing Way

    • $18.99
    • by Tony Hillerman Witchcraft appears to be involved in the death of an Indian, whose body is found in Many Ruins Canyon, and Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn is charged with the task of solving the crime. #1 in Leaphorn & Chee series. Paperback.
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  • One Thousand White Women
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    • One Thousand White Women

    • $19.00
    • by Jim Fergus This is the story of May Dodd and an assembly of pioneer women who, under the auspices of the U.S. government, travel to the western prairies in 1875 to intermarry among the Cheyenne Indians. The controversial "Brides for Indians" program, launched by the administration of Ulysses S. Grant, is intended to help assimilate the Indians into the…
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  • The Journey Home
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    • The Journey Home

    • $18.00
    • by Edward Abbey This story ranges from the surreal cityscapes of Hoboken and Manhattan to the solitary splendor of the deserts and mountains of the Southwest. It is alive with ranchers, dam builders, kissing bugs, and mountain lions. In a voice edged with chagrin, the author offers a portrait of the American West that we’ll not soon forget. Paperback.
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  • Sonoran Desert Journeys
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    • Sonoran Desert Journeys

    • $27.95
    • by Theodore H. Fleming Lizards dashing rapidly between plants. Songbirds and woodpeckers flying to and from their nests. Hawks perched on saguaros. What kinds of journeys have these and many other animals and plants and their ancestors taken in space and time to arrive in the Sonoran Desert? How long have these species been living together here? Paperback.
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  • The Anthropology of Turquoise
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    • The Anthropology of Turquoise

    • $19.00
    • by Ellen Meloy In this invigorating mix of natural history and adventure, turquoise—the color and the gem—is used to probe deeper into our profound human attachment to landscape. From the Sierra Nevada, the Mojave Desert, the Yucatan Peninsula, and the Bahamas to her home ground on the high plateaus and deep canyons of the Southwest, we journey with author through…
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  • Desert Solitaire
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    • Desert Solitaire

    • $22.00
    • by Edward Abbey First published in 1968, Desert Solitaire captures the essence of Abbey's life during three seasons as a park ranger in southeastern Utah. Through prose that is passionate and poetic, Abbey reflects on the condition of our remaining wilderness and the future of a civilization that cannot reconcile itself to living in the natural world as well as…
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  • Savoring Mexico
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    • Savoring Mexico

    • $14.95
    • by Sharon Cadwallader The author takes readers on a personal guided tour through each of Mexico's ten regions, highlighting its scenery, customs, and wonderful food. This charming book, illustrated with simple maps and drawings, offers an insider's view of the spectacular foods and natural beauty of this country. Paperback.
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  • Date Lovers Cookbook
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    • Date Lovers Cookbook

    • $10.95
    • by Rick Heetland Nature's candy! Enjoy the versatility of dates in these tempting recipes for breads, puddings, cakes, candies, fruitcakes, waffles, pies and a myriad of other taste treats. Comb binding.
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  • Mexican Family Favorites Cookbook
  • Easy RV Recipes
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    • Easy RV Recipes

    • $10.95
    • by Ferne Holmes The author brings you her favorite recipes to make in your RV, camper or houseboat. Utensils, supplies, food and daily menus. Special campfire cooking section! Comb binding.
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  • Chili Lover’s Cookbook
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    • Chili Lover’s Cookbook

    • $10.95
    • by Al & Mildred Fischer Chili cook-off, prize-winning recipes and regional favorites. Best of chili cookery, from mild to fiery, with and without beans. Comb binding.
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  • Geoglyphs of the Desert Southwest
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    • Geoglyphs of the Desert Southwest

    • $19.95
    • by Harry Casey & Anne Morgan Armed with nothing more than topographic maps, 35mm film cameras, and his beloved Piper J3 Cub aircraft, Harry Casey spent 35 years documenting the region's geoglyphs before natural erosion and human intervention could destroy these fragile sites. Paperback.
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  • Earth Pigments and Paint of the California Indians
  • First People: A Revised Chronology for San Diego County
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    • First People: A Revised Chronology for San Diego County

    • $29.95
    • by Dennis R. Gallegos A synthesis of the chronology of precontact people of San Diego County, beginning with Malcolm Rogers' early 1919 to 1950s proposed triad of cultures and assemblages and working outward from there, including the author's archaeological finds over the past 40 years. An important work for the serious student or professional archaeologist working in southern California. Paperback.
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  • Old Magic
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    • Old Magic

    • $22.95
    • by Nicholas Clapp Documentary filmmaker and author Nicholas Clapp presents a rare glimpse into the traditional spiritual practices of Southwest Indian peoples. Drawing on the lore of a dozen tribes he describes the year-to-year life of a shaman—a life of service to his people, fraught with danger—often to the edge of madness. Paperback.
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  • Strangers in a Stolen Land
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    • Strangers in a Stolen Land

    • $16.95
    • by Richard Carrico Indians of San Diego County from Prehistory to the New Deal by Richard Carrico Covers San Diego County Indian history beginning with what is known of the first inhabitants up to the period of 1935, for the Kumeyaay (Ipai/Tipai), Luiseno, Cahuilla, and Cupeno Indians, and including the Spanish, Mexican, and American periods with details, maps, and illustrations.…
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  • Chiefs and Challengers
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    • Chiefs and Challengers

    • $26.95
    • by George Harwood Phillips Second edition, 2014. Already a classic on the history of California Indians based on the first edition in 1975, this edition brings the story into the 20th century using recent historical and anthropological scholarship and documentary evidence. Paperback.
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  • A Dried Coyote’s Tail
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    • A Dried Coyote’s Tail

    • $90.00
    • by Katherine Siva Sauvel & Eric Elliott Two-volume set. Dr. Sauvel, a respected Cahuilla elder, has made it her life's work to preserve her native culture and heritage. Both authors have collaborated to make a collection of her memoirs and recollected cultural traditions as they were passed down to her. It is a great resource on Cahuilla language and culture,…
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  • Indian Spirit
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    • Indian Spirit

    • $14.95
    • by Michael Oren Fitzgerald & Judith Fitzgerald This exceptional book uses historic photos, essays and quotes to communicate the spiritual wisdom and unique perspective of Native peoples. It focuses on the images & words of Plains Indians who grew up in the 'old traditional ways. Paperback.
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  • The Ghost Mountain Experiment DVD
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    • The Ghost Mountain Experiment DVD

    • $25.95
    • Directed & produced by John McDonald In 1930, this eccentric artist and author and his wife, Tanya, fled civilization in pursuit of a back-to-nature lifestyle. For 17 years, they lived on a remote, waterless, mountaintop in what is now Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and raised 3 children. This is their story. 76 minutes. DVD.
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  • California’s Gold: The Ghost Mountain Experiment DVD
  • Marshal South Rides Again
  • Marshal South and the Ghost Mountain Chronicles
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    • Marshal South and the Ghost Mountain Chronicles

    • $21.95
    • by Diana Lindsay A complete collection of Marshal South's writings from Desert Magazine. For 17 years poet, artist, and author Marshal South and his family lived on Ghost Mountain--a remote mountaintop within Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Over a period of 9 years, South chronicled his family's primitive lifestyle through monthly articles written for Desert Magazine. Paperback.
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  • The Anza Trail and the Settling of California
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    • The Anza Trail and the Settling of California

    • $24.00
    • by Vladimir Guerrero This is the story of the two expeditions (in 1774 and 1775-1776) of an overland route from Mexico to Alta California. The text chronicles with first-hand documents and diaries the events and the people at the heart of this epic: Juan Bautista de Anza, the commander; Francisco Garces, the priest-explorer; Sebastian Tarabal, the guide; and Salvador Palma,…
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  • All Aboard: The Life and Work of Marjorie Reed
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    • All Aboard: The Life and Work of Marjorie Reed

    • $60.00
    • by Gary Fillmore Beautiful, colorful coffee-table book about the prominent Western artist who is best known for her paintings of the Butterfield Overland Stage Trail, which runs through the Anza-Borrego Desert. The biographical account of the artist is every bit as colorful as her art is. Comprehensive account of Reed's life and work, with over 300 color plates and many…
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  • Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association: The Golden Years 1971-1980
  • Recent Military Operations
  • San Diego and Arizona Railway
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    • San Diego and Arizona Railway

    • $24.99
    • by Reena Deutsch The dramatic story of the so-called 'Impossible Railroad,' which traverses a 16-mile section of the Anza-Borrego Desert, as described in this thoroughly researched book with many historic photographs. Paperback.
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  • Borrego History Book Set
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    • Borrego History Book Set

    • $29.90
    • This 2-volume set about Borrego’s history spans the period from the mid-1800s to 1960. Old Time Cattlemen by Lester Reed provides a first-hand account of the cowboys and cattle industry in the Borrego Valley during the second half of the 1800s. Borrego Beginnings by Phil Brigandi tells the story of the isolated desert community of 'Borego's' pioneer homesteaders to the…
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  • The Butterflies and Skippers of Joshua Tree National Park
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    • The Butterflies and Skippers of Joshua Tree National Park

    • $39.95
    • by Gordon F. Pratt, Dennis Walker, Joseph Zarki and John P. Emmel This guide provides excellent coverage of butterflies and native plants in both Joshua Tree National Park and Anza-Borrego Desert. The butterfly life cycle, caterpillar food plants and native plants are described in detail. Includes many color photos. Paperback.
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  • Butterflies
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    • Butterflies

    • $19.95
    • by Lynn & Gene Monroe The authoritative work on butterflies and their relationship with native plants of this desert region. Includes 480 color photos, a quick guide to butterfly families, and butterfly biology basics. Butterfly checklist in back cover pocket. Paperback.
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  • Insects of the Southwest
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    • Insects of the Southwest

    • $17.95
    • by Floyd Werner & Carl Olson Describes more than 120 of the most common insects and arthropods that inhabit the region from Southern California through Arizona to Central Texas, and north into Utah, Colorado, and Nevada. From insects in your house and yard, to poisonous and venomous, to fearsome but harmless. Paperback.
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  • Desert Lizards
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    • Desert Lizards

    • $16.95
    • by James W. Cornett The lizard species and groups of closely related species that occur within the American desert are discussed in this book--geckos, iguana, chuckwalla, 16 lizards including horned lizards, skinks, and gila monster--plus excellent color photos, excellent text, and range maps. Paperback.
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  • Desert Bighorn Sheep: Wilderness Icon
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    • Desert Bighorn Sheep: Wilderness Icon

    • $29.95
    • by Mark C. Jorgensen The book’s 6 chapters feature some 200 photographs documenting sheep habitat, life cycle, and natural history. Jorgensen’s text represents five decades of experience studying desert bighorn sheep and managing their habitat in Anza-Borrego and the Southwest. Paperback.
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  • Desert Bighorn Sheep
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    • Desert Bighorn Sheep

    • $14.95
    • by Dale E. Toweill, Ph.D. An excellent introduction to the natural history of the Desert Bighorn Sheep, including distribution, adaptations, habitat, behavior, reproduction, competition, mortality, human impact, and where to view Desert Bighorn. Color photos. Paperback.
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  • Desert Watch
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    • Desert Watch

    • $9.95
    • by Frances Brainerd A series of seasonal articles written for and first published in 'The Sand Paper,' the monthly newsletter of the Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association. A mix of humor, poetry, and natural history by the pithy and erudite writer and editor of our newsletter during the 1970s and 80s. Published by ABDNHA. Comb binding.
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  • Desert Dreams DVD
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    • Desert Dreams DVD

    • $22.95
    • This cinematic experience will immerse you in the world of the Sonoran Desert filled with life and beauty of each season. Four years in the making, this production showcases 182 species of plants and animals, with a soundtrack combining natural sounds with flute and percussion. DVD.
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  • Desert Life
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    • Desert Life

    • $14.95
    • by Karen Krebbs A compact introduction to the deserts of the Southwest and the broad classifications of mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, amphibians, and plants found in the desert. Color photos of species and natural history text. Paperback.
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  • Wildlife of the Southwest Deserts
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    • Wildlife of the Southwest Deserts

    • $23.95
    • by James W. Cornett A concise introduction to the fascinating creatures of the desert Southwest-- such as venomous animals, insects, reptiles, roadrunner and other birds, bighorn sheep, kitfox, coyote, and many more. Includes personal experiences observing and studying the region's wildlife by an expert naturalist and storyteller. Paperback.
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  • Better Birdwatching in the Southwest DVD
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    • Better Birdwatching in the Southwest DVD

    • $24.95
    • Two-disc set with 4 hours of video and sounds for 290 birds found in the deserts and mountains of the Southwest. Includes unique and entertaining behaviors, preferred habitats, diagnostic field marks for identification and sounds for most species.
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  • The Greater Roadrunner
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    • The Greater Roadrunner

    • $16.95
    • by James W. Cornett Great photos and expert and entertaining text about the best-known bird in the the American Southwest. Covers the full range of natural history, life cycle, and behavior of this iconic bird. 80 pages. Paperback.
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  • Guide to Birds of the Salton Sea
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    • Guide to Birds of the Salton Sea

    • $24.95
    • by Barbara W. Massey & Richard Zembal Maps and information on the best 15 places for birding at the Salton Sea. A chapter is devoted to species accounts for those who come to the Sea to spot specific birds. Also includes nocturnal roosts, nesting, and rare species of concern. Mostly black & white. Paperback.
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    • Almost 500 color photos and descriptions of desert-friendly plants. Month-by-month desert gardening guide. Revised edition. Paperback.
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  • Indian Uses of Desert Plants
  • The Splendid Ocotillo
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    • by Philip Rundel, Robert Gustafson & Michael Kauffmann The book explores vast desert landscapes through flora. Over 400 color photographs of plants and landscapes. Paperback.
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    • by Janice Emily Bowers More than 100 close-up color photos of species most often encountered in the deserts of the Southwest. Includes index and suggested reading list. Paperback.
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  • Wildflowers of Joshua Tree National Park
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    • by Marc Reisner This is the story of a relentless quest for a precious resource: water. It is a tale of rivers diverted and dammed, of political corruption and intrigue, of billion-dollar battles over water rights, of ecological and economic disaster. Paperback.
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  • The California Deserts: Then and Now
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    • The California Deserts: Then and Now

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    • by James W. Cornett This is the first book ever published using repeat photography to examine impacts of climate change on the California deserts. Includes dozens of historic photographs juxtaposed with recent color images taken at identical locations. The author focuses on sites within national and state parks and includes images with antique vehicles and early explorers to provide historical…
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  • The Deserts of California
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    • The Deserts of California

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    • by Obi Kaufmann The author leads us on a magnificent illustrated journey into California’s famed deserts and the astonishingly abundant life they contain. This volume features hundreds of vivid watercolor maps and illustrations, blending art and science to breathtaking effect. Journeying through the Great Basin, Mojave, Colorado, and Sonoran Deserts, he pays special attention to national and state parks and…
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  • Geology of Anza-Borrego: Edge of Creation
  • Roadside Geology of Southern California
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    • Roadside Geology of Southern California

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    • by Arthur Gibbs Sylvester & Elizabeth O'Black Gans Join the authors as they motor through mountains and deserts to explore the iconic features of the Southern California landscape, from boulder piles in Joshua Tree National Park and brilliant white dunes in the Channel Islands to tar seeps along the rugged coast and youthful cinder cones in the Mojave Desert. Whether…
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  • Fossil Treasures of the Anza-Borrego Desert
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    • Fossil Treasures of the Anza-Borrego Desert

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    • edited by George T. Jefferson & Lowell Lindsay A comprehensive work by 23 leading paleontologists that provides an in-depth examination of fossil plants, extinct animals, and changing environments of the ancient landscape of what is now Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Exquisitely illustrated with photos and artwork. This book and the illustrations were the the inspiration for the Sky Art metal…
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  • Coast to Cactus: Geology and Tectonics
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    • Coast to Cactus: Geology and Tectonics

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    • edited by Jennifer Bauer Morton Includes a documented field trip from the San Diego coast, across the Peninsular Ranges via Interstate 8, east via Old Highway 80, including the past the Desert View Tower, and on to the Yuha Basin and Salton Sink via I-8 and Hwy 98, including the mud volcanoes. Includes 12 research papers applicable to the same…
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  • Roadside Geology Along Sunrise Highway
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    • Palms to Pines

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    • by Scott Snyder, Bryan Miller-Hicks & Jeff Miller Road logs for two self-guided field trips cover over 200 miles and 26 stops. Illustrated with maps, photos, and diagrams. This guide is a geologist's view of Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, historic Pines to Palms Hwy, Deep Canyon, palm oases, San Gorgonio Pass, and the San Andreas Fault. Paperback.
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