New Books for 2006 at Bored Feet Press
The Hiker's hip pocket Guide to Sonoma County, 3rd edition
Bob Lorentzen
In the first full revision in 12 years of this classic guide, the 50 original hikes have been fully updated and revised. Eleven completely new hikes in Sonoma County’s State, County and City Parks have been added to bring the total of fully described hikes to 60.
Bluewater Gold Rush
The Odyssey of a California Sea Urchin Diver
Tom Kendrick
Kendrick tells a compelling and fascinating story of urchin diving on the California Coast laced with adventure, humor and tragedy. Amazing surfing tales too!
Exploring Eastern Sierra Canyons
Sonora Pass to Pine Creek
Sharon Giacomazzi
Discover the hidden beauty of the Eastern Sierra's wondrous canyons with Sierra native Sharon Giacomazzi as your guide. She details local history, campgrounds, resorts, where to find the best wildflower blooms, autumn color displays and waterfalls, and more
Angels in the Wilderness
The True Story of One Woman’s Survival Against All Odds
Amy Racina
Solo backpacker Amy Racina fell sixty feet onto solid granite during a 16-day solo hiking trip. In this gripping account, Amy tells how she survived in the wilderness with both legs broken, her rescue, and her recovery.
101 Ways to Survive George W. Bush
Pat Bagley
Before you flee to Canada to avoid rampant Bushification, here are 101 clever ideas from The Salt Lake Tribune's award-winning political cartoonist, Pat Bagley.
Clueless George Takes on Liberals!
Pat Bagley
Tricks! Jokes! Games! Waterboarding! Will Bertrand the Liberal join in the robust and muscular fun, or will he cut and run back to his mother's apron strings?
Pomegranate Roads
A Soviet Botanist's Exile from Eden
Gregory M. Levin, translated by Margaret Hopstein
A Man who fell in love with pomegranates and risked his life to protect their biodiversity tells his adventurous story in Pomegranate Roads. Ignoring threats, the scientist trekked across Central Asia and the Trans-Caucasus to collect 1,117 varieties of the fruit.
Tending The Wild
Native American Knowledge and the Management Of California’s Natural Resources
M. Kat Anderson
This revolutionary book presents an unparalleled examination of Native American knowledge and uses of California's natural resources that reshapes our understanding of native cultures and shows how we might begin to use their knowledge in our own conservation efforts.
GPS Mapping
Make Your Own Maps
Rich Owings
Explains how to interface your GPS receiver with your computer to create maps, annotate aerial photos, and even create 3-D maps. It includes where to find free software and maps, how to use aerial photos and satellite imagery, and how to view your favorite backcountry locations in 3-D.
Olaf Palm
A Life in Art
Composed, Compiled, and Edited by Irene D. Thomas
This compelling memoir provides a moving introduction to this extraordinarily versatile and prolific artist. Included are numerous examples of his exquisite paintings of artists, craftspeople and musicians at work; Europe; Western art of cowboys and Indians; and his works of fantasy.
Clueless George is Watching You!
Pat Bagley
Award-winning cartoonist Pat Bagley takes aim at the Bush Administration's controversial domestic spying program and serves up an hilarious critique on the Commander-in-Chimp.
Clueless George Goes to War!
Pat Bagley
This wickedly clever parody follows our war-monkey-president as he blithely capers into the most hilarious series of pratfalls and misadventures since Vietnam.
Hetch Hetchy Trail Map
Tom Harrison
New topo map covers the western portion of Yosemite National Park.
Experience the California Coast
A Guide to Beaches and Parks in Northern California
California Coastal Commission Staff
This easy-to-use, up-to-date, comprehensive guidebook, packed with information, tells you where to go in coastal Northern California, how to get there, what facilities to expect, and what you can do at each location.
South Coast Wilderness
Franko’s Maps
Crystal Cove State Park, Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Laguna Coast Wilderness park, plus preserves in the cities of Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods and Newport Beach, more.
Orange County Trails
Franko’s Maps
Paved bike paths, bike lanes, and off-road trails and more.
1500 California Place Names
Their Origin and Meaning
William Bright
This is the new “pocket” version of the classic California Place Names, first published in 1949. Erwin G. Gudde's monumental work has now been released in an expanded and updated edition by William Bright.
Owens River Gorge Climbs, 10th Edition
The Climbing Guide To The Owens River Gorge
Marty Lewis
More than 700 routes are covered in this comprehensive guide to one of California's premier climbing areas
Dipsea & Mountain Play Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Includes Marin County's Pipeline Trail, Ben Johnson Trail, Coast View Trail, Matt Davis Trail, Old Mill Park, Mountain Home, Muir Woods National Monument, Steep Ravine, Cardiac Hill, Mt. Tamalpais, and more
Verdugo Mountains Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Map includes Verdugo Mountains Parks and Open Space, Stough Park, La Tuna Canyon, Henderson Canyon, the abandoned Skyline Motorway, plus Verdugo Motorway, Whiting Woods Motorway, Brace Canyon Park, and more.
Hawaii, the Big Island, Guide Map
Franko’s Maps
This latest Franko’s Map covers the fun and exciting things to see and do on the Big Island.
Mammoth from the Inside
The Honest Guide to Mammoth & the the Eastern Sierra
Colleen Dunn Bates
All the information you need to make the most of any visit to Mammoth, and the entire Eastern Sierra. It provides honest, in-the-know reviews of the best places to stay, camp, eat, ski, hike and fish, bike and play in this mountain paradise.
Introduction to Shore Wildflowers of California, Oregon, and Washington
revised edition
Philip A. Munz, Edited by Dianne Lake and Phyllis M. Faber
This guide, first published 40 years ago, is now thoroughly updated and revised. It’s the perfect guide to pack for a day at the seashore anywhere on the Pacific Coast. Describes 268 species with each illustrated...
Introduction to California Spring Wildflowers of the Foothills, Valleys, and Coast
revised edition
Philip A. Munz, Edited by Dianne Lake and Phyllis M. Faber
This popular guidebook, now thoroughly revised, has helped thousands of amateur and intermediate wildflower enthusiasts learn the names of the flowers located in some of the state's loveliest and most accessible areas.
One Hundred Mile Summers
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada
Eleanor Guilford
This folksy and personal account describes a solo woman hiker’s successful effort to hike the entire 2638-mile Pacific Crest Trail over twenty summers in a 25-year span.
Oahu Surfing Map
Franko’s Maps
One side maps entire island, other details north and south shores.
Guide Map of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Franko’s Maps
Covers beaches and other sites for scuba diving, snorkeling, boating, fishing, exploring, plus accommodations, historic and scenic sites, reef creatures, and more.
Exploring Mammoth Lakes
Four Seasons of Eastern Sierra Adventure
Mark A. Schlenz, Photography by Dennis Flaherty
Experience the beauty of the Mammoth Lakes region with this colorful and informative new guidebook.
Twenty Remarkable Women Seen Through their Handwriting
Marian Gimby Brannan
Master Graphoanalyst Brannan presents short biographies of twenty highly accomplished women, then uniquely and dramatically pairs their histories with an analysis of their handwriting, creating a vivid personal encounter with each subject.
