Beaches are the borders between two vastly different ecosystems. As such, they are teeming with a variety of fascinating life. In her quick guide called Coastal Life of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, Erika Zambello provides tips on how to easily identify seashells, beachcombing finds, and iconic...
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Arizona is a fantastic place to see all sorts of birds. In fact, more than 550 species are found in the Grand Canyon State. That makes it one of the top states for bird-watching. In Stan Tekiela’s book The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Arizona,...
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Jim Magnuson, author of Rockhounding & Prospecting – Upper Midwest, tells us about his fascination with the natural world and how rocks became his passion. Hunting for Greenstone on the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan I grew up in a heavily wooded rural setting in northern Illinois...
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Celebrate the lives of common loons with Loons: The Iconic Waterbirds, a collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Their stunning beauty inspires us. Their haunting calls fill us with nostalgia. Loons remind us of joyful days at the lake,...
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The Upper Midwest is a wonderful place to start rock collecting, as the region is home to a variety of collectible and valuable specimens of rocks and minerals. From Lake Superior Agates to Petoskey Stone to geodes and fossils, the area’s offerings provide a challenge...
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Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Arizona Field Guide has been delighting bird-watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Arizona features 88 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by...
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Fall is here—time to think about the perfect Thanksgiving feast, and we have just the right cookbooks to help you plan the most beautiful meal. Easy to grow and delicious to eat, tomatoes can be enjoyed raw and are commonly cooked in recipes. Ranging from the...
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Julia Rutland, author of our latest cookbook Honey: 50 Tried & True Recipes, shares with us her delicious Glazed Salmon recipe served with a Cilantro Sauce. You can slice the salmon into serving pieces; however, to keep it easy, simply use the entire plank of...
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With Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Arizona, field identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This handy book features 151 species of Arizona birds organized by color for ease of use....
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