Books and maps tagged “2020”
An Eclectic History of Mendocino County
Being 150 Years of Facts, Anecdotes, Sorrow and Triumphs’ Who Did What, When, Where and How
Katy M. Tahja 
This history of the County covers all the basic facts but allows for exploring topics like tobacco production during the Civil War, worthy roadside attractions, local authors, and stagecoach robbers.
Geology Hikes of Northern California
Over 100 Walks and Hikes with a Geologic Point of View
Robin C. Johnson & Dot Lofstrom 
Whether or not geology is your passion, this book will open your eyes to the natural world around you. Covers the Klamath Mountains, North Coast, Cascades, Modoc Plateau, the Coast Ranges, the Great Valley, and the Sierra Nevada.
California Plants
A Guide to Our Iconic Flora
Matt Ritter 
This guide for exploring California’s great diversity of plants includes species descriptions, color photos and range maps,natural history stories, tree ID flow charts, wildflower color guide, and more.
Miracle Country
A Memoir
Kendra Atleework 
A memoir of a person, a family, and a place. Kendra grew up in the Owens Valley. The beautiful landscape turns hostile and empty with loss, as climate change, drought, and wildfires intensify.
An Everyday History of Somewhere
Ray Raphael 
Ray Raphael’s classic award-winning people's history of California’s north coast is an evocative blend of oral history and narrative. As the subtitle says “Being the true story of Indians, deer, homesteaders, potatoes, loggers, trees, fishermen, salmon, and other living things in the back woods of Northern California.”
Rainwalkers
A Novel
Matt Ritter 
This tense and compelling dystopian novel immerses the reader in a profoundly disquieting, near-future world where the weather is deadly.
Mavericks, Mystics, and Misfits
Americans Against the Grain
Arthur Hoyle 
A journey across American history, colonial period to present, through life stories of exceptional men and women who responded in unconventional ways to the challenges of their time and place
Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West
Cultural and Scientific Basis for their Use
James Adams, Michelle Wong, Enrique Villaseñor 
This informative guide covers the traditional healing uses and modern pharmacological data on 115 native plants found in California and the West. While western plants have been used in healing for thousands of years, this book carefully explains the uses of each plant for healing and the spiritual dimension of that healing process. The Fourth Edition is written by two Chumash healers and a professor of pharmacology. This book is like no other, presenting the spiritual dimension of healing as a necessary part of the healing process.
Trees of the San Francisco Bay Area
A Guide to Native Species
Jack Gedney 
Folding Guide covers 45 native trees Each tree is described and has one to three color photos to aid ID. It is highly useful for most of Northern California.
Northwest Lighthouses
Illustrated Map & Guide: Oregon, Washington & Alaska
Bella Terra 
Informative guide covers all the lighthouses in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Directory includes official name, alternate names, year of first lighting, location, and latitude/longitude.
Fika/Swedish Pastries Playing Cards
by Prospero Art; art by Jan Padover 
In Sweden, fika is a term for the coffee ritual that includes the pastries and sweets that are typically served with the beverage.
Exploring the Berryessa Region
A Geology, Nature, and History Tour
Bob Schneider, Eldridge and Judy Moores, Marc Hoshovsky, and Peter Schiffman 
Tells the story of a landscape, just west of Sacramento and north of SF, born through plate tectonic forces. The region holds geologic wonders including subduction zones, thrust faults, and mud volcanoes. Recreation opportunities aplenty.
Running in Circles
Sciencey, Gamey, Head-Scratchy Track Workouts for Faster Running
Scott Tucker & John Zilly, illustrated by Jason Grube, foreword by Lisa Jhung 
One thing’s guaranteed to make you a faster runner — intervals. There’s also one thing that circles and double underlines the sheer tedium of running — again, intervals! Finally, a book on running with a sense of humor and playfulness.
Birds of Central & Northern Cailfornia
A Guide to Common and Notable Species
Photos & Text by Greg R. Homel 
Covers 109 species. Covers many types of birds, habitats, seasons, and field identification.
Tidepools of the California Coast
Text & Illustrations by
Val Kells 
Illustrations and descriptions of the plants, invertebrates, fishes, and birds found in tidepools from the Oregon border south to Santa Barbara.
Oregon Large Print Road Map
GM Johnson Maps 
Detailed map of the entire state has clear, easy-to-read type.
Trees of the Pacific Northwest: Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Washington, & Oregon: A Guide to Common Native Species
J. Duane Sept 
Learn about 40 of the most common native species found in the Pacific Northwest. By using photographs along with short, detailed descriptions you will learn about these trees.
Sibley’s Birds of the Alaskan Coast
Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley 
Covers 53 waterbirds commonly found in the region. Both migratory birds and year-round residents.
A Pennsylvania Mennonite and the California Gold Rush
Lawrence Knorr 
David Baer Hackman traveled west to California in 1850, seeking his fortune during the great Gold Rush. David wrote of his crossing of the plains and his many experiences in the gold fields of California.
California Wine Country
South Central Coast
Photography by William G. Hartshorn 
California's South Central Coast, from San Miguel to Santa Barbara, boasts more than 200 wineries and vineyards. This book is filled with lush color photography of them, as well as the tasting rooms, towns, and attractions in this area.
California Missions
Quick Access Map
Global Graphics 
Map of California Mission Country with detail maps and color photos of the remaining 24 original missions, more.
Santa Barbara Wine Country Map
Quick Access Map
Global Graphics 
Includes San Luis Obispo & Paso Robles. This new edition includes many new wineries and all the classics.
Fishes of the Alaskan Coast
Written & Illustrated by Val Kells 
Covers 60 fishes found both inshore and offshore: sharks, rockfishes, salmons, and more. Illustrations, descriptions, sizes, and conservation status.
California Rocks
A Guide to Gems, Minerals, and Crystals
David Trexler 
Covers sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks, plus many categories of minerals.
Land Mammals of Alaska
Written & Illustrated by Fiona A. Reid 
Covers 52 species, both common and rare, found throughout the state. With descriptions, sizes, and behaviors.
San Francisco Bay Area Map
Global Graphics 
New edition of handy map covers the S.F. Bay Area from Healdsburg to Watsonville, in detail. Inset maps for major cities.
Marine Mammals of Alaska
Written & Illustrated by Pieter Folkens 
Covers whales, otters, pinnipeds, and more. Includes map with underwater features and whale-watching centers.
United States Lighthouses
Illustrated Map & Guide
Every Standing Lighthouse in All 50 States
Bella Terra 
Handsome guide covers every standing lighthouse in all 50 states, located on 15 detailed maps.
California & Hawaii Lighthouses
Illustrated Map & Guide
Includes Lake Havasu & Lake Tahoe
Bella Terra 
Covers all the lighthouses in California and Hawaii located on five detailed maps, including Lake Tahoe and Lake Havasu. Includes history, description, and directions to each light or the best viewing spots.