* More than 700 color illustrations for easy identification* Expanded with new sections on mushrooms, insects, and rock identification* Handy color tabs for easy access, and quick reference index on back coverDon't just call it a mushroom when it's a golden chanterelle; know your screech owl from your saw-whet owl; distinguish a monarch butterfly from a painted lady -- all with the help of this comprehensive guide to the common plants and animals of the Cascade and Ol...

Breathe Life into Your Animal DrawingsWildlife artist Doug Lindstrand has spent 30+ years observing animals in nature and capturing them on paper. In this book, he distills his expertise into key lessons for drawing any animal in a charming, realistic style.Inside, a whole herd of step-by-step exercises and demonstrations (43, to be exact!) cover a broad range of subjects and challenges, including how to draw:• Short, long and patte...

A Practical Illustrated Bird-Oriented Gardening Book with Great Reference ChartsBird-watchers everywhere dream of a landscape dotted with fruiting shrubs, nests tucked into twining vines, and birds flocking to feeding stations. Let Natural Gardening for Birds show you how to lay out the welcome mat for birds by considering all of their needs, including year-round food, water, and shelter. Whether you’re looking to create a hummingbird garden, install a wat...

“A love poem to the living things that inhabit the mountains and rivers of Washington, coastal Oregon, and southwestern British Columbia.” —Saul Weisberg, executive director, North Cascades InstituteMore than just a field guide, Cascadia Revealed is the essential trailside reference for naturalists, hikers, and campers. With engaging prose and precise science, Dan Mathews brings the mountains alive with stories of their formation and profiles of the plants...

This Orvis-endorsed guidebook-part of a continuing series that includes guidebooks on fly fishing basics and saltwater fly fishing-will give you all the tools you need to begin making your own flies. Learn how to read a fly recipe, choose the correct tools (including vises, bobbins, threaders, dubbing needles, and hair stackers), select the right materials (everything from dry fly saddles, threads, beads, and Krystal Flash, to hooks, wires, cements, and paints), and pick the best flies to ...

One Of The Most Substantial Fly Fishing Guides There Is Available On The Market Today. This book covers everything there is to know about fly fishing and it's easily understandable to the average person. It's like having your very own fishing expert that you can reference and ask questions anytime you need. You'll uncover a wide array of tips and advice including guidelines on how to correctly cast today! I myself was an avid fisherman. I loved fly fishing, but wanted better results. It wa...

Get expert guidance on cultivating a vibrant dry garden with this garden design book profiling over 100 drought-tolerant plants and flowers perfect for California and other dry regions in the Western US.“Compact and easy-to-read, with practical tips for “going dry” . . . along with loads of color photos.” —The Los Angeles TimesIf readers must reluctantly remove water-guzzling favorites from the garden, they need equally beautiful s...

The story of the chicken traces the interactions of cultures around the globe. From Southeast Asia 8,000 years ago, chickens spread to ancient China and Japan, the Middle East, Europe during the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, and, from there, the world. Today, chickens fuel our poultry meat and egg industry. They also inspire the time-honored tradition of poultry exhibition and, increasingly, can be found in the backyards of folks who yearn for a simpler time. The Field Guide to Chicke...

Which Fish Tank is perfect for someone who has never owned a fish tank or someone who bought a fish tank but is struggling to set it up correctly.Done correctly a fish tank can be soothing and relieve stress but done incorrectly it can cause you and the fish many problems.This guide is concise and easy-to-read and walks you through the process of choosing and caring for your fish and the fish tank.The table of contents include:What Kind Of Fish Do You Want To ...

If you love feeding and watching birds, learn how you can enjoy it even more - and also help address habitat loss, by creating a healthy year-round landscape for your feathered visitors - with 100 Plants to Feed the Birds.This guide offers in-depth planting and care information for 100 native plant species that feed and shelter birds all year long, including during breeding and migrating periods. Some of these plants can be added to your garden, some are h...

Every year, before they decide to take defensive action, vulnerable homeowners throughout North America suffer expensive damage as deer and various other pesky mammals devour their gardens and landscape plants. Deer-Resistant Landscaping by Neil Soderstrom arms homeowners with the proven strategies they need to repel and combat deer and 21 other troubling pests, from armadillos, chipmunks, and gophers to rabbits, raccoons, skunks, and squirrels.Outstanding features include:...

With quick and easy instructions, Garter & Ribbon Snake Care will help you set up your snake's terrarium and provide you with all the necessary information to keep your new pet healthy and happy.