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A complex, interwoven view of the past and the present life and culture of native peoples still living in the land of their grandfathers, in the gold country of tourists and travelers

The children's version of our best-selling title Indian Summer, this book gives younger readers a close-up view of traditional California Indian life and early California.

Pomo Indian basketry ranks as a world-class art, and no more interesting collection exists than that created by Elsie Allen and her mother, Annie Burke, presented here in full-color.

An illustrated edition of the tale in which John Muir recounts how he and a dog named Stickeen struggled to cross an Alaskan glacier during an ice storm. An exhilarating story that has become an American classic.

This best-selling children's book tells the true tale and adventures of Humphrey, a humpback whale who wandered seventy miles into the San Francisco Bay waters in 1985.

Nonfiction. California Studies. On the afternoon of September 14, 1786, two French ships appeared off the coast of Monterey, the first foreign vessels to visit Spain's California colonies. Aboard was a party of eminent scientists, navigators, cartographers, illustrators, and physicians. For the next ten days the expedition's commander, Jean Francois de la Perouse, took detailed notes on the life and character of the area: its abundant wildlife, the labors of soldiers and monks, and the customs of Indians recently drawn into the mission. These observations provide a startling portrayal of California two centuries ago.

Nonfiction. 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 salmon and steelhead trout. From the 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. Clearly and accessibly written, uniquely alive and at the same time informed, this well-loved classic vividly recreates the lost world of the Indian people who lived here such a short time ago.

A book to help the ordinary birdwatcher appreciate the fascinating songs, stories, and science of common birds."Grounded in science but watered by the heart of a poet, this intimate and personal look at the lives of the birds we see every day invites us to slow down and look again." —John Muir LawsJack Gedney’s studies of birds provide resonant, affirming answers to the questions: Who is this bird? In what way is it beautiful? Why does it matter? Masterfully linking an abundance of poetic references with up-to-date biological science, Gedney shares his devotion to everyday Western birds in fifteen essays. Each essay illuminates the life of a single species and its relationship to humans, and how these species can help us understand birds in general. A dedicated birdwatcher and teacher, Gedney finds wonder not only in the speed and glistening beauty of the Anna’s hummingbird, but also in her nest building. He acclaims the turkey vulture’s and red-tailed hawk’s roles in our ecosystem, and he venerates the inimitable California scrub jay’s work planting acorns. Knowing that we hear birds much more often than we see them, Gedney offers his expert’s ear to help us not only identify bird songs and calls but also understand what the birds are saying. The crowd at the suet feeder will never look quite the same again. Join Gedney in the enchanted world of these not-so-ordinary birds, each enlivened by a hand-drawn portrait by artist Anna Kus Park.

A San Francisco Chronicle bestseller!An epic, gloriously illustrated journey up and down California’s shoreline.California’s coastline is world famous, an endless source of fascination and fantasy, but there is no book about it like this one. Obi Kaufmann, author-illustrator of The California Field Atlas and The Forests of California, now turns his attention to the 1,200 miles of the Golden State where the land meets the ocean. Bursting with color, The Coasts of California is in Kaufmann’s signature style, fusing science with art and pure poetic reverie. And much more than a survey of tourist spots, Coasts is a full immersion into the astonishingly varied natural worlds that hug California’s shoreline. With hundreds of gorgeous watercolor maps and illustrations, Kaufmann explores the rhythms of the tides, the lives of sea creatures, the shifting of rocks and sand, and the special habitats found on California’s islands. At the book’s core is an expansive, detailed walk down the California Coastal Trail, including maps of parks along the way—a wealth of knowledge for any coast-lover. The Coasts of California is a geographic epic, an odyssey in nature, a grand and glorious book for a grand and glorious part of the world.

Now in paperback: a gently powerful memoir about deepening your relationship with your homeland.Tribal chairman and celebrated storyteller Greg Sarris—whose novels are esteemed alongside those of Louise Erdrich and Stephen Graham Jones—invites us into intimate and contemplative scenes from his own life in Becoming Story. With this memoir-in-essays he asks: What does it mean to be truly connected to the place you call home—to walk where innumerable generations of your ancestors have walked? And what does it mean when you dedicate your life to making that connection even deeper? Moving between his childhood and the present day, Sarris creates a kaleidoscopic narrative about the forces that shaped his early years and his eventual work as a tribal leader. He considers the fathomless past, historical traumas, and possible futures of his homeland. His acclaimed storytelling skills are in top form here, and he charts his journey in prose that is humorous, searching, and profound. Described as "jewellike" by the San Francisco Chronicle, Becoming Story is also a gently powerful guide in the art of belonging to the place where you live.

Originally self-published in 1975, Ecotopia has sold approximately one million copies over multiple editionsThis edition marks the first time both Ecotopia and Ecotopia Emerging have been available in one volumeA germinal text of the environmental movement, Ecotopia still has a very relevant ecological messageEcotopia has not been published in hardcover in 40 yearsAuthor Ernest Callenbach lived in Berkeley, CA

Charles Hood is also the author of A Californian's Guide to the Birds among Us [9781597143837], A Californian's Guide to the Mammals among Us [9781597144438], and co-author of Wild LAA Salad Only the Devil Would Eat is perfect for fans of Bill Bryson and Mary RoachCelebrates the world of "everyday nature"This is Charles Hood's first book of nature essaysPrint galleys availableDigital galley available on EdelweissCharles Hood lives in Palmdale, CA

The first book to focus on Milosz's time in CaliforniaDigital galley available on EdelweissAuthor Cynthia Haven lives in Palo Alto, CA

Interest in social justice issues is at a highHousing remains a hot button topic nation-wideA fascinating and and readable investigation into the institutional racism in housing and real estatePerfect for fans of Richard Rothstein's The Color of LawDigital galley available on EdelweissAuthor Gene Slater lives in Foster City, CA

A new edition of Muir's writings that places his environmentalist ideals alongside his damaging prejudicesEssayist. Preservationist. Mountain man. Inventor. John Muir may be California's best-known icon. A literary naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club and Yosemite National Park, Muir left his legacy on the landscape and on paper. But the celebrity of John Muir does not tell the whole story. In Essential Muir, for the first time, Muir's selected writings include those that show his ecological vision without ignoring his racism, providing a more complete portrait of the man. Taking the best of John Muir's writings on nature and placing them alongside his musings on religion, society, and his fellow humans, Essential Muir asks the reader to consider how these connect, and what that means for Muir's legacy in environmentalism today.Fred D. White's selections from Muir's writings, and his illuminating commentary in his revised introduction, reveal the complex man and writer behind the iconic name. In the new foreword, Jolie Varela (Tule River Yokut and Paiute) of Indigenous Women Hike speaks back to Muir, addressing the impact of his words and actions on California Indians. This collection, which highlights John Muir's charms and confronts his flaws, is vital for understanding the history of environmental thought.

Making Revolution was originally published in hardcover as Just Another N***** [9781597144599] in 2019Interest in the Black Panther Party remains high nation-wide8-page b&w photo signatureIncludes a foreword by the author's daughter, Kimberly Cox, and an introduction by Heyday's publisher, Steve WassermanMaking Revolution is a relevant, fast-paced, and fascinating insider's look at a tumultuous time in America

Lake Merritt is historically significant as the United States' first official wildlife refuge, designated in 1870, and has been listed as a National Historic Landmark since 1963, and on the National Register of Historic Places since 1966.Contains profiles of 15 of the most common bird species that visit Lake MerrittMore than just a bird field guide, The Birds of Lake Merritt also includes a brief history of the lake and surrounding areaThe unofficial center of Oakland, Lake Merritt attracts hundreds of visitors each day

Originally published as a $100 slipcased gift edition, this edition of The Once and Future Forest is priced for a trade audienceThe original edition of The Once and Future Forests is sold out and out of printInterest in forests and the outdoors is extremely highMakes a wonderful compliment to Obi Kaufmann's The Forests of California [9781597144797]Print galleys availableDigital galley available on EdelweissSave the Redwoods League headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA

Malcolm Margolin is also the author of The Way We Lived: California Indian Reminiscences, Stories, and Songs and The Ohlone Way: Indian Life In the San Francisco-Monterey Bay Area, which was named by the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the hundred most important books of the twentieth century by a western writerReprinted numerous times, The Ohlone Way has sold over 40,000 copiesMalcolm Margolin lives in Berkeley, CA

Contains profiles of over 250 birds, including a section on rare Sierra Nevada birdsIncludes a section on birding tips and a birding checklistA brilliant addition to Heyday's list of Sierra Nevada field guides (The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada, Sierra Wildflowers, et al.)Keith Hansen lives in Bolinas, California

Features 138 poets and 142 poemsPoets featured include: Robert Hass, Kazim Ali, Dan Bellm, Galway Kinnell, Rita Dove, Toi Dericotte, Lucille Clifton, Elizabeth Rosner, Sharon Olds, Cornelius Eady, and many many moreIncludes a foreword by Robert HassEditor Lisa Alvarez lives in Modjeska Canyon in eastern Orange County, CA

"Eighteen pieces of journalism, essays, and opinion writing by David Harris, from the early 1970s to the present. Introduced by the author"--

"Following up his award-winning book on San Francisco's Mission District, Dick Evans turns his attention to the fifth of a square mile that attracts more tourists than the Golden Gate Bridge but where the median household income is a quarter of the citywide average-Chinatown. From delicious dim sum to wok-filled shops, from iconic red lanterns to elaborate parade floats, from inside single-room occupancy apartments to outdoor games of Chinese chess in Portsmouth Square, Evans captures a place filled with diverse residents and a unique mâelange of American and Chinese architecture, cuisine, and culture. Vibrant images are interspersed with sidebars highlighting particular people and institutions, deepening viewers' immersion into this community. Kathy Chin Leong's lucid text introduces readers to the history of the neighborhood, as well as to themes of tourism, daily life, and celebrations. At the heart of the book is a tight-knit community and a thriving neighborhood, which welcomes immigrants with supportive institutions and entices tourists to experience a wide array of Chinese traditions. Evans's photos highlight a place undergoing visible progress but, unlike other San Francisco neighborhoods that are gentrifying, maintaining its unique character and authenticity"--

A critical subject especially during an election yearDaniel Sjursen is a retired U.S. Army MajorDaniel Sjursen lives in Lawrence, Kansas

Author Cindi Alvitre is descendant from the Tongva, the original inhabitants of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, and the four Southern Channel Islands, and served as the first woman chair of the Gabrieleno/Tongva Tribal CouncilThe island on which the story take place, Pimu, is also known as Catalina Island, off the Southern California coastWaa'aka', or the Black-crowned Night-Heron, was named the official bird of Oakland, CA, in 2019A migratory bird, Waa'aka' (Black-crowned Night-Heron) are found in marshes and wetlands throughout most the USLexile Range: 410L - 600LAuthor Cindi Alvitre currently teaches American Indian Studies at California State University, Long Beach and lives in Costa Mesa, CaliforniaArtist Carly Lake lives in Covina, California, in the San Gabriel Valley

The Forests of California is author/artist Obi Kaufmann's first major work since 2017's The California Field AtlasSince its release in September 2017, The California Field Atlas has sold over 30,000 copiesThe first book of a trilogy that will include The Coasts of California and The Deserts of CaliforniaThe Forests of California will be the same binding and trim size as The California Field Atlas but will be nearly 100 pages longerObi Kaufmann resides in Oakland, CA

In the same lighthearted yet scientifically accurate style of Fylling's Illustrated Guide to Pacific Coast Tide Pools, this portable guidebook reveals the splendidly strange animals and plants just outside your door. Marni Fylling's full-color illustrations make species identification a snap, and concise descriptions include fascinating (and sometimes grotesque) factoids about frequently encountered plants, insects, arachnids, birds, and mammals. With Fylling's guidance, the everyday becomes extraordinary: Pigeons share nest-building and egg-sitting duties, and mate for life-with occasional dalliances; squirrel teeth grow about six inches per year; spiders owe their characteristic creep to their "hydraulic" legs; poison oak and poison ivy's itch-inducing oil is also found in pistachios, cashews, and mangoes; and much, much more.