ALASKA NORTHWEST BOOKS
One Wing's Gift: Rescuing Alaska's Wild Birds (May, $16.95) by Joan Harris tells of a bald eagle, One Wing, who lost a mangled wing as a result of the ExxonValdez oil spill.
BROADWAY BOOKS
Reprint: Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916 (May, $14.95) by Michael Capuzzo.
DK
Smithsonian Handbooks: Birds of New England; ... Birds of the Mid-Atlantic (both Apr., $22.95 each) by Fred J. Alsop III are guides for any birder or ornithologist.
DOVER
The Rock Book (June, $29.95) by Carroll Lane Fenton and Mildred Adams Fenton. This introduction to geology also explains the origins and development of the earth's surface.
FIREFLY BOOKS
Reel Life (Apr., $24.95) by Andrea and Antonella Ferrari provides information on the abundant life of coral reefs.
Sharks (Apr., $24.95) by Andrea and Antonella Ferrari observes these fascinating and diverse creatures.
Weird Nature (May; $19.95, cloth $29.95) by John Downer explores nature's strangest behaviors; companion to a 6-part Discovery-TV series.
HARPERCOLLINS UK
(dist. by Trafalgar Square)|
Savage Earth: The Dramatic Story of Volcanoes and Earthquakes (Mar., $16.95) by Alwyn Scarth looks at these two powerful forces.
HARPERRESOURCE
HarperCollins Complete North American Wildlife: A Photo Field Guide (May, $19.95) by Gerard A. Bertrand and John Burton covers all North American wildlife.
HARPER SAN FRANCISCO
One Makes the Difference: Inspiring Actions to Change Our World (Apr., $14.95) by Julia Butterfly Hill. The author of The Legacy of Luna shows how we all can help to improve our environment. 75,000 first printing.Advertising. Author tour.
ISLAND PRESS
Fatal Harvest: The Tragedy of Industrial Agriculture (May; $45, cloth $75), edited by Andrew Kimbrell, argues in support of organic agriculture over industrial agriculture. Advertising.
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV. PRESS
The Adirondacks: Wild Islands of Hope (June, $24.95) by Gary A. Randorf. One hundred photos illustrate the history and current health of New York's Adirondack Park.
KNOPF
The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Fishes, Revised Edition (June, $19.95) by James D. Williams and Carter R. Gilbert contains all-new photos, drawings and maps and increased coverage of fresh and saltwater fish. Advertising.
LANTERN BOOKS
Peace to All Beings: Veggie Soup for the Chicken's Soul (Mar., $15) by Judy Carman presents an uplifting collection of stories, prayers and facts about animals.
A Primer on Animal Rights: Leading Experts Write about Animal Cruelty and Exploitation (June, $18), edited by Kim W. Stallwood, documents how animals are mistreated and commercially exploited for profit.
MENASHA RIDGE
Dangerous Wildlife of New England (Apr.); ... in California and Nevada (May); ... in the Southwest (June, $22.95 each) by F. Lynne Bachleda include both humorous and serious advice on dealing with hostile encounters in nature.
MILKWEED EDITIONS
The Book of the Everglades (Aug., $18.95), edited by Susan Cerulean, tells how the natural plumbing of the Everglades has been rerouted by the Army Corps of Engineers as well as by sugar toadys, politicians and growth.
NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF SCOTLAND
(dist. by Woodstocker Books)
Minerals (Mar., $49.95) by Alec Livingstone is an account of Scotland's abundance of minerals and of the men who discovered, collected and examined them.
POCKET BOOKS
Just Curious About Nature and Animals, Jeeves (July, $15) by Jack Mingo with Erin Barrett combines humor with facts on many aspects of nature.
RANDOM HOUSE
Reprint: Botany of Desire: A Plant's Eye View of the World (June, $13.95) by Michael Pollan. Advertising. 13-city author tour.
RIO NUEVO PUBLISHERS
Birds of Prey (Aug., $21.95) by Tom Vezo is a guide to raptors and includes photos and descriptive text.
RIVERBEND PUBLISHING
Great Montana Bear Stories (July, $14.95) by Ben Long includes 15 stories of attacks and close encounters.
ROBERTS RINEHART
The Complete Guide to the Butterflies of the Yellowstone Ecosystem (June, $17.95) by Diane M. Debinski and James Pritchard introduces the 120 butterfly species of the region.
SASQUATCH BOOKS
Bears of Alaska (Mar., $15.95) by Erwin and Peggy Bauer reveals what bears really do in the woods.
SOURCEBOOKS
Real People Don't Own Monkeys(Apr., $14.95) by J. Veronika Kiklevich with Steven N. Austad relates true stories about veterinarians who own exotic pets and the sometimes bizarre care required.
STACKPOLE BOOKS
Butterflies in the Backyard (July, $16.95) by Scott Shalaway offers advice on how to create a backyard habitat.
TEXAS TECH UNIV. PRESS
Ferns and Fern Allies of the Trans-Pecos and Adjacent Areas (June, $17.95) by Sharon C. Yarborough and A. Michael Powell covers the plant life of far western Texas and adjacent areas in the Chihuahuan Desert.
THUNDER'S MOUTH PRESS
Shark (May, $17.95), edited by Clint Willis, collects stories of dangerous encounters with sharks by authors including Peter Matthiessen and Edward Marriott. Advertising.
UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO PRESS
Ask the Bugman: Environmentally Safe Ways to Control Household Pests (Apr., $15.95) by Richard Fagerlund and Johnna Lachnit offers advice for controlling nearly 50 pests found in and around the home.
UNIV. PRESS OF NEW ENGLAND
Body and Earth: An Experiential Guide (July, $26) by Andrea Olsen explains how our awareness of our bodies should flow into a respect for our immediate environment.
VOYAGEUR PRESS
Global Warming: Causes, Effects, and the Future (May, $16.95) by Mark Maslin explains the phenomenon, examines the damaging effects it will have on human society and discusses the latest political developments.
WASHINGTON STATE UNIV. PRESS
The Restless Northwest: A Geological Story (Mar., $19.95) by Hill Williams gives an overview of the geologic processes that shaped the region.
WILDERNESS PRESS
Wild Soundscapes: Discovering the Voice of the Natural World (May, $19.95) by Bernie Krause is a guide to listening to and recording nature; includes a compact disk.
