New (or new to us) Books for 2011 at Bored Feet Press
The Essential Geography of the United States of America
Imus Geographics
Enjoy a clear view of the USA with this handsome map, perhaps the best and most representative map ever published of our country.
Dark Journey
The Tragedy of the Donner Party
Allan W. Eckert
A compelling, accessible, historically accurate new narrative about the Donner-Reed Party's traumatic journey west. Eckert digested all the available documents — books, journals, letters and more — then produced a comprehensive yet poignant and dramatic account of what is known about this tormented journey.
Notebooks From the Emerald Triangle
Notes of a Renegade Gardener in the Far Hills
A Novel by Bill Bradd
Poet and now novelist Bill Bradd worked in the outlaw culture of outdoor marijuana cultivation. He tells the inside story of a unique bunch of characters, honoring their lives and their places in an enthralling book full of paranoia, passion, and insight about humans and nature.
Yosemite Epics
Tales of Adventure from America's Greatest Playground
Matt Johanson
Illustrations by Christopher Hampson
Foreword by Jim Moynier
Twenty-four well known Sierra adventurers share some of their most exciting true stories. Author Johanson interviewed these adventurers about their challenging trials in the Sierra Nevada, then crafted these tight, suspenseful tales in the adventurers' own words.
American Dippers
Singers in the Mountain Streams
Mary F. Willson & Katherine M. Hocker
This fascinating and concise book invites readers into the world of these fascinating aquatic songbirds. How do dippers keep warm in the frigid water? What do they eat? What do their nests look like? This natural history of one of North America's most charming songbirds answers these questions, and many more.
San Francisco: Intellect and Passion
Ken Auster
California impressionist painter Ken Auster has created a stunningly fresh and vibrant collection of oil paintings of his favorite city, San Francisco, powerfully conveying the colorful vibrancy of that great city.
Backyard Beekeepers of the Bay Area
Judith Adamson
A love letter to honeybees and beekeeping, this detailed and fascinating, extremely accessible book begins with solitary bees sharing earth with T. rex, then traces their evolution to modern times.
The Other Side
On the Road in South America
Tom Reed
Veteran traveler and wilderness photographer Reed sets out in search of a new home in South America. He chooses Chile, a place he hopes is the utopian opposite of his beloved California coast.
Two Peoples, One Place
Humboldt History, Volume One
Ray Raphael & Freeman House
In this fascinating account by two acclaimed and accomplished authors, the reader views what happened when Euro-Americans and Native Americans competed for a place they both relished. This book details Humboldt's native peoples and their contact with the newcomers.
The Walker’s Map of San Francisco
Ben Pease
This map is the perfect companion for San Francisco residents and visitors who want to move beyond the expected destinations, and explore hidden treasures, from Chinatown alleys to quiet neighborhoods and busy shopping streets.
Muir Ramble Route
Walking from San Francisco to Yosemite In the Footsteps of John Muir
Peter Thomas and Donna Thomas
This book includes three books in one. It's a guidebook for a walking/cycling route across California. It's an adventure book that tells of the authors' ramble across California to discover that route. And finally it is a history book, presenting the story of John Muir's first trip to Yosemite.
Out of the Woods
Healing Lyme Disease — Body, Mind & Spirit
Katina I Makris, CCH, CIH
Makris' vivid story offers practical info for diagnosing and treating the bacterial infection, as well as powerful guidance for mending the broken spirit. Part recovery memoir and part resource guide, this book provides vital alternative medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
A Knife and a Fork and a Bottle and a Cork...
That’s How You Spell New York
Howard Schrager; Illustrated by Sarah Madsen
As a child, the author’s father taught him a couple of 1920s street rhymes based on American geography. Years later, after fifteen years as a Waldorf School teacher, Schrager decided to write a book with a Riddle Rhyme for each of the 50 states.
The Last Great Auk
A Novel
Allan W. Eckert
The protagonist of this novel is heroic, majestic, a born leader, a devoted husband and proud father. He is destined to be remembered by whoever reads about his life. He is a great auk.
What is a Family?
by Etan Boritzer. Illustrated by Jeff Vernon
Defining the ideal family, and acknowledging the real problems that sometimes occur in families, the book delves into various perspectives on social trends as they are reflected in the home.
Kissing the Trail
Northwest & Central Oregon Mountain Bike Trails, 2nd Edition
John Zilly
The best singletrack trails in Northwest and Central Oregon are detailed in this comprehensive guide, organized by region and ability level.
Mrs. Feeny and the Grubby Garden Gang
by Sandy Baker. Illustrated by Jim DeWitt
Lovers of gardening will enjoy reading this book together with their children. how does “meany Mrs. Feeny” solve her destroyed lawn and kid issues?
Get Out of My Head I Should Go to Bed
by Susan Pace-Koch
Illustrated by Jeremy Kwan
Nine diverse child characters each wrestle with the ideas racing around their minds at bedtime. The color of each child's story heightens the different vignettes that each child is imagining, making each unique and beautiful.
Game of my Life: San Francisco Giants
Memorable Stories of Giants Baseball, 2nd Edition
Matt Johanson
From the first San Francisco Giants game at Seals Stadium in 1958 through the team's glorious and remarkable world championship in 2010, Johanson recalls the greatest games chosen by Giants heroes, both famous and obscure.
West Seattle 101
An Insider’s Guide to Recreation, Dining, Entertainment & Enrichment
Lori Hinton
An eclectic collection of 101 things to do in this great corner of a great city. Includes restaurants, cafes, delis, bars, coffee houses, dancing, arts, crafts, outdoor activities, shopping, and much more.
Wagner’s Ring Playing Cards
Ring of the Nibelungen
with 55 color illustrations by Arthur Rackham
Each of the 55 cards in the deck has a full size Rackham illustration of this Wagner work, with captions describing the characters and scene, such as "Siegfried crosses the fire and reaches Brunhilde,"
Tapping Colorado Craft Beer
A Guide to Centennial State Brewpubs
Kathy and Lee Hayward
This guidebook provides detailed information about each of the 80 brewpubs in Colorado. The authors review more than 500 craft beers and ales, and choose their favorites at each pub.
Nature Journal with John Muir
Edited by Bonnie J. Gisel
This writing and sketching journal offers the words and thoughts of John Muir as inspiration for naturalists, artists, poets, and anyone who puts pen or pencil to paper.
WineTrails of Walla Walla
A Guide for Uncorking your Memorable Wine Tour
Steve Roberts
Get the most from your stay as Washington native Steve Roberts guides you through the hidden treasures of this great area with distinct and memorable WineTrails.
Mountain Bike! Southwest Washington
A Guide to Trails & Adventure
John Zilly
This great guidebook to Pacific Northwest trails covers the best singletrack in the South Cascades, the Olympic Peninsula and beyond. With more than 60 detailed trail descriptions for trails of all skill levels.
Guide Map of the Santa Ynez Valley & Santa Barbara Wine Country
Franko’s Maps
One side covers the entire Santa Barbara Wine Country. The other side has a complete guide to Santa Ynez Valley wineries and other things to see and do there.
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 .
Humboldt Redwoods State Park Map
Redwood Hikes Press
Humboldt Redwoods State Park is home to both Avenue of the Giants and to the largest contiguous stand of old-growth redwoods in existence today. The front shows the main body of the park; the back shows the north and south extensions that encompass several smaller parks.
LMNOP
and All the Letters A to Z
Howard Schrager; Illustrations by Bruce Bischof
This imaginative approach to the alphabet and formal language learning for primary school –– and younger –– age kids encourages learning through the exploration of sound and form.
Waterfalls of the Colorado River Basin
by Marc Conly
Photographs by Nancy Conly Miscia
Celebrates the dramatic waterfalls of Colorado’s uncrowded Western Slope, in particular the Colorado River Basin.
Yellowstone National Park—Hiking Map and Guide
Earthwalk Press
Only topo map with full park, large scale for easy use. This 7-color map depicts the 1988 fires in satellite imagery. Text on campsites, services, bears, more.
Lake Tahoe & Tahoe Rim Trail Recreation Map
Tom Harrison
Covers the entire Tahoe Basin and adjacent lands, including entire Tahoe Rim Trail.
Map of Yosemite Valley
Tom Harrison
This trail map covers all official Valley trails and more with information in five languages: English, Spanish, German, French, and Japanese.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Recreation Map
Tom Harrison
Completely covers both parks plus adjacent areas in Sierra, Sequoia, and Inyo National Forests plus parts of Giant Sequoia National Monument.
Bishop Pass North Lake-South Lake Loop Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Popular Eastern Sierra trailheads outside Bishop at North Lake, South Lake and Lake Sabrina lead into Kings Canyon high country...
Point Reyes National Seashore Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Cover the entire National Seashore plus Tomales Bay State Park, Samuel P. Taylor State Park, Bolinas Ridge, Audubon Canyon Ranch, and Bolinas.
Mammoth High Country Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Eastside access from Lee Vining and Highway 120 (Tioga Pass Road) south to McGee Creek. Includes Minarets, Ritter Range, Devils Postpile, Mammoth Lakes, eastern Ansel Adams Wilderness, northern John Muir Wilderness, and more.
Grand Teton National Park—Hiking Map and Guide
Earthwalk Press
Two maps in one. Best-selling map at the park, 5-color map combines two 7.5 minute quads to cover popular hiking and climbing area between Granite and Moran Canyons.
Shows backcountry campsites and zones. Also a new shaded relief map of entire park (80' contours). This map is a guide by two rangers who intimately know and love the park.
