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ABALONE
BOOK
By PETER HAWTHORN
The text of this unusual book is divided into five parts:
abalone in the ecological web life, current problems of the
abalone, life history, abalone species in America, cleaning
and preparing abalone.
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ABOUT
SHARKS
By H. SCHARP
Anyone who ventures into the ocean should have knowledge of
sharks and shark behavior.
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ABRACADABRA:
MEXICAN TOYS
This 120-page book features vibrant color photographs of handmade
toys, combined with poetry that serves to capture the spirit
of the unique and whimsical objects.
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ADOBE
DETAILS
By KAREN WITYNSKI
Stunning photographs reveal the textures of both traditional
and modern homes and the unique marriages between adobe's
ancient simplicity and homeowners eclectic global treasures.
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CALIFORNIOS:
PHOTOGRAPHS
& STORIES
By LELAND FOERSTER
The photographs and stories in this book are about a dozen
ranch families who live in isolated mountain communities in
the central sierras of the Baja California peninsula: Santa
Gertrudis Santa Maria, Guadalupe, and San Javier.
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CA
MISSIONS
By BARBARA SHANGLE
A photographic essay of the California missions which includes
a history of each mission and supportive captions to each
illustration.
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CA
MISSIONS
A complete pictorial guide and history to the California missions.
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CA
MISSIONS
The reprinted drawings and journal of Henry Miller, who started
in northern California and headed south to San Diego, touring
the state's missions and towns in 1856, before they fell into
decay.
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CA
MISSIONS CUT OUT
All
of the California missions in two big volumes, in the most
exquisite and accurate detail possible. Easy to cut out and
stand up, with text by Dr. Neuerburg.
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CA
MISSIONS POSTER
Full-color poster showing photographs of each California Mission.
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CA
TRAVELER: CA MISSIONS
By GREGORY LEE
Follow the footsteps of the Spanish missionaries who settled
in California with this full color 4 x 9 guidebook.
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CASA
ADOBE
By KAREN WITYNSKI
Stunning photographs reveal the textures of both traditional
and modern homes and the unique marriages between adobe's
ancient simplicity and homeowners eclectic global treasures.
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HOUSES
BY THE SEA: MEXICO'S
PACIFIC COAST
By MAURICIO MARTINEZ
Habitat and architecture seem to be questions of universal
interest. Each of us either dreams about, imagines or actually
owns a house upon which we project our way of life and our
feelings. Examples of this ideal exist all along the length
of Mexico's Pacific coast. Houses by the Sea endeavors to
convey an overview of these dreams come true.
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CHELONIA:
RETURN OF THE SEA TURTLE
By DAWN NAVARRO
An informative children's book. The story describes the rescue,
recovery and eventual return to the wild of a young green
sea turtle off Baja California by a young girl and her father.
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DIEGO
RIVERA POSTCARD BK
Twenty-two of Diego Rivera's most illustrious works, perfect
for the new generation of Mexican art lovers.
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FOLK
WISDOM OF MEXICO
By JEFF M. SELLERS
Proverbs make truth into poetry. Sometimes the result is funny,
sometimes clever, sometimes blunt, but in Folk Wisdom of Mexico
the result is always memorable. This bilingual collection
presents the insights and joys of a culture rich in faith
and humor, irony and love.
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FRIDA
KAHLO POSTCARD BK
Full-color postcards featuring Frida Kahlo's popular works,
as well as five photographs of the artist herself.
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GEOLOGICAL
EXCURSIONS IN SOUTHERN CA & MEXICO
This field guide is divided into two parts. The first section
is a brief summary describing the major Mesozoic and Cenozoic
tectonic elements of the region. This is followed by a road
log that details the geology of each stop and its significance.
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HOUSES
OF LOS CABOS
By ALICIA ALDRETE
This book tells one story: the desire to build the perfect paradisal
refuge, at the edge of the known world.
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HORSE
HOOVES & CHICKEN FEET:
MEXICAN FOLKTALES
By NEIL PHILLIP
Classic themes are blended with magic and transformation and
infused with Roman Catholic imagery to create a distinctly Mexican
flavor in these 15 folktales.
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IN
A MEXICAN GARDEN
By MELBA LEVICK
From private homes to luxurious resorts, In A Mexican Garden
celebrates Mexico's hidden oases where lovers meet for margaritas
at sunset and families gather for spirited fiestas.
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MEXICAN
COUNTRY STYLE
By KAREN WITYNSKI
This book is a result of fascinating journeys and boundless
discoveries, a celebration of a rugged, romantic beauty and
magical antiquity that continues to make its way into the contemporary
interiors, gardens, and commercial settings across the country.
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MEXICO
CITY, MIXQUIC & MORELOS: DAY OF DEAD MEXICO
By MARY J ANDRADE
Color photographs illustrate the narrations of the preparations
and the buying of items in the tianguis (markets), to be used
in the altars and with the ofrendas (offerings) in homage to
the souls of the dead, including the vigil in the cemeteries.
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MEXICAN
TILES
By MASAKO TAKAHASHI
A colorful architectural tour through Mexico, revealing the
many ways tiles are used for function and decoration through
over 175 beautiful photographs.
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MEXICOLOR:
SPIRIT MEXICAN DESIGN
By MELBA LEVICK
Basking in sunlight and coursing with energy, Mexico enjoys
a unique relationship with color.
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MEXICASA
By JMELBA LEVICK
This book contains wonderful photos of the enchanting inns
and haciendas of Mexico.
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MICHOACAN:
DAY OF THE DEAD/DIA DE MUERTOS EN MEXICO
By MARY J ANDRADE
Over 70 color photographs illustate the narrative of how through
loving altars, decorated tombs, favorite foods are used to
express the continued connection felt between living families
and their deceased.
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MISSIONS
OF CALIFORNIA
By BILL YENNE
California's 21 missions are moving historical reminders of
the first non-Native American forays onto the American Pacific
Coast. From 1769 to 1823, Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries
founded missions from San Diego to Sonoma, all of which can
still be visited today.
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NEW
HACIENDA
By KAREN WITYNSKI
Travel
behind the scenes with the authors as they open doors to Mexico's
remote country estates and reveal innovative interiors, artifacts,
and antiques that echo the hacienda's original architectural
splendor.
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OAXACAN
CERAMICS
By LOIS WASSERSPRING
This book tells the remarkable story of six women artisans,
all of whom work with clay and are among the most internationally
renowned of contemporary Mexican folk artists.
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OAXACA:
DAY OF THE DEAD/DIA DE MUERTOS EN MEXICO
By MARY J ANDRADE
The text plus the 95 vibrant color photographs illustrate
the description of Day of the Dead in the Central Valleys and
Xandu Yu or All Saints in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Oaxaca.
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PINATA
QUILT
By JANE TENORIO-COSCARELLI
Find out what happens when a greedy little boy puts too much
glue in the pinata! This story introduces Spanish to the young
reader, and includes directions on making a paper pinata, and
quilt pattern.
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PUEBLA,
TLAXCALA, SAN LUIS POTOSI: DAY OF THE DEAD
By MARY J ANDRADE
The author presents her research of this Pre-Hispanic tradition,
its celebration on several towns and cities of the States of
Puebla, Tlaxcala, San Luis Potosi, and Hidalgo.
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SAINTS
OF CA MISSIONS
A coloring book for children or adults illustrating the most
famous saints associated with California's missions. The drawings
are taken from magnificent paintings in the missions themselves.
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SAN
DIEGO: CALIFORNIA'S CORNERSTONE
By IRIS ENGSTRAND
A comprehensive history from the time of the indigenous people.
Chapters cover the Spanish, Mexican, Victorian, WWI and WWII
eras and the postwar boom, up to Petco Park and the 2004 mayoral
election.
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SAN
DIEGO-TIJUANA BORDER ATLAS
By PAUL GANSTER
An atlas on the San Diego and Tijuana International Border
Area Planning.
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SHAKIRA
By XIMENO DIEGO
Shakira: Woman Full of Grace, tells the story of this Latin,
pop sensation.
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TORTILLA
QUILT
By JANE TENORIO-COSCARELLI
Entertaining story that introduces Spanish along with a recipe
and instructions for making a quilt.
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YUCATAN:
DAY OF THE DEAD/DIA DE MUERTOS EN MEXICO
By MARY J ANDRADE
In this book, the author presents this ritual that for
the Mayans is transcendence, transformation and resurrection.
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