• Listening Woman
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    • Listening Woman

    • $18.99
    • by Tony Hillerman Native American policeman Joe Leaphorn probes the murder of an old Indian soothsayer and a young Indian girl, and ends up investigating the strange kidnapping of a group of Boy Scouts and evading a plot on his own life. #3 in Leaphorn & Chee series. Paperback.
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  • Dance Hall of the Dead
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    • Dance Hall of the Dead

    • $17.99
    • by Tony Hillerman When two young boys disappear, one of them leaving a pool of blood behind, Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn of the Navajo Tribal Police finds himself not only tracking a ruthless and brutal killer but caught up in the intricate mysteries of the Zuni religion as well. #2 in Leaphorn & Chee series. Paperback.
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  • The Blessing Way
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    • The Blessing Way

    • $17.99
    • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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
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    • Marshal South Rides Again

    • $14.95
    • by Marshal South & Diana Lindsay Feel the desert heat, suspense, and excitement in these two novels, Flame of Terrible Valley and Robbery Range. As a storyteller of Western action, South's writing has been compared to that of Zane Grey. Paperback.
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  • 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
  • Recent Military Operations
    • Recent Military Operations
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    • Recent Military Operations

    • $25.00
    • by F. L. Orrell A preliminary study of such activity from 1941 to 1959, final report discussion of military activity in specific areas: Clark's Dry Lake, Borego State Park, Military Wash, Carrizo Impact Area; five oral history interviews; research references; index. Published by ABDNHA. Spiral-bound.
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  • 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
    • 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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  • 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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  • 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

    • $16.99
    • 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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  • 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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