by Hannah Hindley and Dick Evans,foreword by Mary Ellen Hannibal
A sumptuously photographed showcase of the wild beauty of the birds of the Greater Bay Area
“Photographer Dick Evans and essayist Hannah Hindley have beautifully captured the wonder and mystery of birds, the fascinating research to better understand them, and the joy of birding itself.” —WAYNE KLOCKNER, Executive Director of the American Birding Association
by Liam O'Brien
Self-taught butterfly obsessive shares his passion for these storied insects in surprisingly personal illustrated guide
“I can think of no other butterfly book that matches this one in sheer beauty, passion, and depth of local knowledge. Confiding, charming, and witty, Liam’s reliable text is a grand gift to butterfly lovers, and his art is original among butterfly painters. A thing of wonder and joy.” —ROBERT MICHAEL PYLE, author of The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Butterflies and Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest
by Krystle Hickman
National Geographic Explorer profiles California's native bees from A to Z in this image-rich guide
“When Krystle Hickman talks bees, I listen. This book is a stunning portrait of the landscape around us, and then Krystle draws us in closer to a macro look at the overlooked, diverse, gorgeous, fascinating bees that deserve our attention and awe. As readers, we are so lucky to experience these creatures’ stories through her eyes and words.” —ALIE WARD, host of the Ologies podcast
by John Freeman
Step aside, New York, the center of the American literary universe has moved West
“In California Rewritten, Freeman writes with singular precision and intelligence about new California literature, animating that mysterious relationship that unfolds when a writer’s imagination engages with place. In Freeman’s hands, California is a literary mecca, and each essay a revelation.” —INGRID ROJAS CONTRERAS
by Joanna Clines & Stephen Sharnoff
The ultimate guide to the plants of the Sierra Nevada
This photographic guide to the wildflowers of the Sierra Nevada has been over twenty-five years in the making, drawing together spectacular images by Stephen Sharnoff, the acclaimed photographer of Lichens of North America, and informative text by botanist Joanna Clines, who has decades of field experience and is a top authority on the region’s flowers. Comprehensive and deeply researched, it will help users identify 1,000 flowers found in California’s iconic mountain range, from our celebrated manzanitas and lovely lupines to tiny California popcorn flowers.
The Latest in News from Native California
This special fall issue is dedicated to California Native foodways. Featuring recipes, art, and an interview with Chef Crystal Wahpepah, this foodways issue celebrates ancestral ingredients, centering seasonality in cuisine, and elevating food sovereignty for Indigenous communities and all communities.
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