Best of
Guides

1995

100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Oregon Coast & Coast Range


William L. Sullivan - 1995
    This edition has been replaced by an updated, expanded third edition.

Trees in Canada


John Laird Farrar - 1995
     A new easy tree-identification method in which trees are organized into 12 groups based on leaf shape and arrangement along the twig. Keys for both summer and winter identification. 580 colour photographs and 1600 drawings of special features useful for identification. Trees In Canada builds on the popular Native Trees of Canada (out of print), which, for 8 editions and over 75 years, guided amateur naturalists and forest science professionals in tree identification.Trees In Canada is an essential tool for the amateur naturalist and forest science professional, landscape architect, student, or teacher, and a collectible for all those fascinated by trees and forests.See what the Tree Canada Foundation has to say about the book at www.treecanada.ca/trees/index.php. The Tree Canada Foundation is a charitable organization which partners with local volunteers to improve our quality of life by planting and caring for trees. In your neighbourhoods, schoolyards, parks and in the countryside, Tree Canada leaves a living, breathing legacy for generations to come.

Knopf MapGuide: Paris


Knopf Guides - 1995
    Discover Paris through 8 districts and 6 mapsLatin Quarter/ The islands/ MontparnasseOrsay/ Louvre/ OperaLes Halles/ Le MaraisInvalides/ Champ-de-Mars/ TrocaderoGrands Boulevards/ MontmarteBastille/ Faubourg Saint-Antoine/ OberkampfMenilmontant/ Belleville/ La VillettePlace d’Italie/ Bibliotheque Nationale/ BercyFor each district there is a double-page of addresses (restaurants — listed in ascending order of price — cafés, bars, music venues and stores) followed by a fold-out map for the relevant area with the essential places to see (indicated on the map by a star *). These places are by no means all that Paris has to offer but to us they are unmissable. The grid-referencing system (A B2) makes it easy for you to pinpoint addresses quickly on the map.Transportation and hotels in ParisThe last fold-out consists of a transportation map and 4 pages of practical information that include a selection of hotels. A thematic index lists all the sites and addresses featured in this guide.

Legacy of the Dog: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Over 200 Breeds


Tetsu Yamazaki - 1995
    The beauty and majesty of over 200 breeds are dramatically presented in more than 900 full-color images by acclaimed photographer Tetsu Yamazaki, whose superb work also appeared in Chronicle Books' best-selling volume, Legacy of the Cat.Page after page features prize-winning dogs of every shape, size, and color, including all 134 breeds currently recognized by the American Kennel Club, as well as a fascinating selection of breeds rarely seen in other dog guides. A glossary and an index round out this invaluable treasury for pet enthusiasts and professional dog breeders alike.

Lorna Sass' Complete Vegetarian Kitchen: Where Good Flavors and Good Health Meet


Lorna J. Sass - 1995
    Applying her expertise as the country's leading authority on the pressure cooker, Lorna frequently offers directions for using this time-saving appliance alongside standard cooking instructions. With menu-planning tips, and an extensive glossary of ingredients, this volume is for anyone seeking a healthy new definition of fast food.

National Geographic's Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways


National Geographic Society - 1995
    

Hair: A Book of Braiding and Styles (Klutz)


Anne Akers Johnson - 1995
    Beautifully photographed braids portrayed in classic and fashionable styles- for teens and beyond! Clear drawings and techniques allow young ladies to create them all. HAIR- A Book of Braiding & Style by KLUTZ also includes 3 Elegant scrunchies, in a floral box and is recommended for ages 10 and up.

Maui's Floral Splendor: A Friendly Color Guide to the Island's Native & Introduced Flowers


Angela Kay Kepler - 1995
    The first guide to Maui's plants, this colorful volume covers more than 380 species and varieties, practically every flower one is likely to encounter on the island.

Marine Animals of Southern New England and New York: Identification Keys to Common Nearshore and Shallow Water Macrofauna


Howard M. Weiss - 1995
    

Provence and the Cote D'Azur


Roger Williams - 1995
    This travel guide maps the region of Provence and sets it in its historical and cultural context. Learn about sites and sounds of Provence with maps, photographs and illustrations. All this and more can be found in the new Eyewitness Travel Guide. Annually revised and updated Beautiful new full-color photos, illustrations, and maps Includes information on local customs, currency, medical services, and transportation Consistently chosen over the competition in national consumer market research

A Guide to the Reptiles and Frogs of the Perth Region


Brian Bush - 1995
    In this region you may find any one of 16 species of lizards and 24 of snakes. This comprehensive, easy-to-use guide tells the reader: how to differentiate between a Gwardar and a Dugite; that a Marbled Burrowing Frog has a noise like an outboard motor; and that snakes have a transparent spectacle like a contact lens over the eye. A Guide to the Reptiles and Frogs of the Perth Region is a book for nature lovers, bushwalkers, gardeners and students. Small enough to put in a backpack for instant reference, it can also be read at leisure.