Botany

Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast: Washington, Oregon, BC and Alaska
by Jim Pojar

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This is a revised edition of our bestselling book Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast marking the 10th anniversary of publication. This superb reference book features 794 species of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatic plants, grasses, ferns, mosses and... (read more)
 
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Sunset Western Garden Book 8TH Edition
by Sunset

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Gardeners throughout the region will be welcoming a thoroughly updated and fresh-looking edition of the bible of Western gardening. With a new, easy-to-read design, more plant photography, larger illustrations, and more than 8,000 plant listings--500 of... (read more)
 
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Natural History

Last Child in Woods Rev Edition 2008
by Richard Louv

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In his landmark work Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv brought together cutting-edge studies that pointed to direct exposure to nature as essential for a child's healthy physical and emotional development. Now this new addition updates the growing... (read more)
 
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Zoology

Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior
by Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson

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One of the most revealing, readable books about the mind to come along in years. A simply fascinating glimpse into animal behavior — on the farm, at home, and even in the mirror. Recommended by Kyle, Powells.com... (read more)
 
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Trees

Northwest Trees: Identifying and Understanding the Region's Native Trees
by Stephen F. Arno and Ramona P. Hammerly

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How can you distinguish a Noble fir from a Grand fir? Or a Quaking Aspen from a Sitka Alder? Stephen Arno and Ramona Hammerly will show you how in their classic guide to identifying and appreciating Northwest trees. Arno and Hammerly have been studying... (read more)
 
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Birds

The Owl and the Woodpecker: Encounters with North America's Most Iconic Birds with CD (Audio)
by Paul Bannick and Martyn Stewart

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Every wild place and urban area in North America hosts an owl or a woodpecker species, while healthy natural places often boast representatives of both. The diversity of these two families of birds, and the ways in which they define and enrich the... (read more)
 
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Zoos and Animal Care

We Bought a Zoo: The Amazing True Story of a Young Family, a Broken Down Zoo, and the 200 Wild Animals That Changed Their Lives Forever
by Benjamin Mee

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In the tradition of "Marley & Me" comes an unforgettable memoir about the mysteries of the animal kingdom, the power of family, and the triumph of hope over tragedy. 8-page photo insert.... (read more)
 
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The Impenetrable Forest Signed
by Thor Hanson

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A self-described eco-nerd Thor Hanson, scientist and writer, brought the nascent gorilla tourist program in Bwindi National Park, located within Africa's Impenetrable Forest, to life. With grace and good humor Hanson navigates the local customs, mores... (read more)
 
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Genetics

The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA (Norton Critical Edition)
by James D Watson

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Since its publication in 1968, 'The Double Helix' has given over a million readers a rare and exciting look at one highly significant piece of scientific research--Watson and Crick's race to discover the molecular structure of the gene. In this critical... (read more)
 
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  1. Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast by Jim (com) Pojar
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  3. The World without Us by Alan Weisman
  4. A Passion for Nature by Donald Worster
  5. All That the Rain Promises, and More... by David Arora
  6. The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
  7. Last Child in Woods Rev Edition 2008 by Richard Louv
  8. Dry Storeroom No. 1 by Richard Fortey
  9. Refuge by Terry Temp Williams
  10. The Northwest Green Home Primer by Kathleen O'Brien and Kathleen Smith

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Reason for Hope Reason for Hope
by Jane Goodall

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Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place
by Terry Temp Williams

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As Utah-born naturalist Terry Tempest Williams records the simultaneous tragedies of her mother's death of cancer and the flooding of the Bear River Migratory Bird Sanctuary, she creates a document of renewal and spiritual grace destined to become a... (read more)
 
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Evolution

Your Inner Fish: A Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human Body
by Neil Shubin

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Neil Shubin makes tracing our evolutionary origins positively fascinating. Through his work in expeditionary paleontology, Shubin explains the genetic correlations between humans and the animals that inhabited our planet billions of years ago. In a... (read more)
 
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Biology

The Organic Machine: The Remaking of the Columbia River
by Richard White

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The Hill and Wang Critical Issues Series: concise, affordable works on pivotal topics in American history, society, and politics. In this pioneering study, White explores the relationship between the natural history of the Columbia River and the human... (read more)
 
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Wild Flowers General

Guide To Flowering Plant Families (94 Edition)
by Wendy B. Zomlefer

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Understanding the flowering plants of any region begins with the recognition of families. This remarkable volume, created to serve students, professionals, and other plant enthusiasts, covers 130 temperate to tropical families common in North America... (read more)
 
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World Wildlife

Animal Skulls: A Guide to North American Species
by Mark Elbroch

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This uniquely thorough reference and guidebook offers illustrations, descriptions, and measurements for the skulls of some 275 animal species found throughout North America. The skull--the collection of bones that house and protect a creature's brain and... (read more)
 
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Bird Guides

Birds of Oregon: Field Guide
by Stan Tekiela

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- Organized by color - State-specific range map - Flight, juvenile and morph insets - Stan's Notes include "gee-whiz" facts - Full page photos with corresponding full-page descriptions - Contains state-specific species Our... (read more)
 
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Flora of the Northwest

Handbook of Northwestern Plants (Rev 01 Edition)
by Helen M. Gilkey

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The Handbook of Northwestern Plants has long been one of the most respected and widely used guides for identifying the plants of western Washington and Oregon. Earlier editions of this book have been used by thousands of botany students and other... (read more)
 
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