Delve into the lush, undersea world of seals and sea lions. In these beautifully illustrated pages, youll discover the fascinating lives of seals and sea lions. Through lively writing and stunning photography by the countrys leading nature photographers, youll come face to face with Californias sea lions, harbor seals, northern elephant seals, stellar sea lions and northern fur seals, as well as endangered Hawaiian monk seals and many other members of this fin-footed group of marine mammals. Their adaptations and endurance come to life as the author weaves the latest scientific findings into a compelling narrative about life and death, feeding a breeding, migration and play. Monterey Bay Aquariums Natural History Series
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Discover one of Californias few remaining wetlands. In these beautifully illustrated pages, youll explore a narrow, winding waterway edged with marshy and muddy ground where plants and wildlife find a rich home. Birds, fishes and others gather here in numbers matched by few other habitats. People, too, are drawn to Elkhorn Slough (pronounced slew), where mists rise off the tide flats as the sun peeks over coastal hills, and the sound of wind through beating wings is punctuated by a curlews call. Monterey Bay Aquariums Natural History Series brings you closer to the living marine and coastal communities of the nations largest marine sanctuary, where youll come face to face with some of the more interesting residents. Produced
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This guidebook offers armchair entertainment and open-road adventure for casual and serious ghost hunters as well as tourists who seek a lively twist to local history. It is a detailed book about places that are accessible to the public. More than 100 haunted sites in Monterey and California's Central Coast are described in the guide, with the following areas included: the San Mateo Coast, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Watsonville, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Big Sur, San Simeon, Cayucos, Morro Bay, Gaviota, Los Olivos, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, along with various inland missions and
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An annotated bibliography and criticism on Wolfe's science fiction and non-fiction
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a sharp, abundantly illustrated work that describes all aspects of the 5,300-square-mile sanctuary which protects a fifth of [California's] coastal waters ... simultaneously informative and visually appealing. A great way to introduce kids to the region's fascinating natural
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February 26, 2011 – 6:28 pm
Carmel, Seventeen-Mile Drive, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Santa Cruz's boardwalk....The Monterey Bay area is home to some of California's best-loved destinations, and Monterey Bay: The Ultimate Guide—known in its previous edition as Monterey Bay and Beyond (0-8118-0488-7)—continues to be the most complete, useful, and fun guide to the area for both residents and visitors. Now completely revised and updated, and including 16 helpful maps and 32 illustrations, Lucinda Jaconette's detailed handbook provides interesting historical notes, walking and driving tours, outdoor recreation ideas, and recommended restaurants and accommodations throughout the area. From Santa Cruz to San Simeon, this is the perfect companion for explorers of
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February 23, 2011 – 6:28 pm
The essential insider's guide to exploring the Central Coast's wineries, restaurants, recreation, culture, and accommodations. The Central Coast is internationally recognized as one of the natural treasures of the West, offering craggy cliffs, ancient redwoods, and endless beaches to explore. This book, written by fourth- and fifth-generation Californians, takes travelers to some of the most sought-after destinations, including shops, inns, restaurants, and wineries known only to the locals—until now. With a down-to-earth appreciation for their own stomping grounds, the authors write as enthusiastic guides, eager to share what they know and love about the region. Rich in detail, covering everything from the autumnal monarch
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February 20, 2011 – 6:28 pm
Included in the San Francisco Chronicle's Top 100 Non-fiction books of the century Two hundred years ago, herds of elk and antelope dotted the hills of the San Francisco-Monterey Bay area. Grizzly bears lumbered down to the creeks to fish for silver salmon and steelhead trout. From vast marshlands geese, ducks, and other birds rose in thick clouds "with a sound like that of a hurricane." This land of "inexpressible fertility," as one early explorer described it, supported one of the densest Indian populations in all of North America. One of the most ground-breaking and highly-acclaimed titles that Heyday has published, _The Ohlone Way _ describes the culture of the Indian people who inhabited Bay Areas prior to the arrival of Europeans.
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February 17, 2011 – 6:28 pm
This engaging memoir presents one man's lifelong love of the ocean and gives a highly personal, behind-the-scenes look at California's magnificent and innovative aquariums. David Powell, for many years curator of the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, tells the story of his life as a pioneering aquarist. From handling great white sharks to transporting delicate fish on bumpy airplanes to night diving for fish in the Indian Ocean, A Fascination for Fish describes many of the mind-boggling challenges that make modern aquariums possible and offers an intriguing glimpse beneath the ocean's surface. Powell's career in diving and aquarium development goes back to the beginning of modern methods in both areas. From the early techniques he
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February 14, 2011 – 6:28 pm
Picture a world with a vast submarine canyon, rocky shores, sandy dunes, and glimmering tide pools; a world where creatures such as whales, pelicans, seals, and starfish coexist, wild and free at the edge of the sea.This is Monterey Bay, a rare treasure, and the heart of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary on California’s central coast. Spare verse and gorgeous full-color photographs by award-winning author Celeste Davidson Mannis introduce young readers to the Bay’s adorable marine animals and the unique places they inhabit. Engaging facts and smaller images on every page provide a closer look at the many other wonders of Monterey
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