Cascadia Revealed is more than just a field guide; it is the essential trailside reference for naturalists, hikers, and campers. With its engaging prose and precise science, author Dan Mathews brings the mountains alive with stories of their formation and profiles of the plants, animals, and people that inhabit the region.

This guide is a wonderful overview that helps you discover the wonders of Washington, coastal Oregon, and southwestern British Columbia. Perfect for anyone looking to explore the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

The misty sea spray caressing Catherine's face portends the unclear path ahead as she contemplates the beginning of her new life in California. Her ten-year journey will include a new relationship, a trek to the highest summit in the contiguous United States, and a poignant hospice experience that will challenge her to rise from the ashes of despair.

Catherine decides to leave Boston when a company from the Silicon Valley presents an offer for her very successful website design company. After accepting the buyout, she signs a contract with a Los Angeles based health care corporation to work as a consultant and thus begins her decade-long stay on the west coast. As time passes in her sunny new environment, Catherine grows increasingly homesick despite the thrill of falling in love and her passion for hiking the Southern California trails.

Conflicts arise when the desire to return to her native New England dominates her thoughts and she meets Kenny, a young man who is facing his final days. As Catherine sits at Kenny's bedside, she helps him work through his struggles to understand love and devotion while facing the fear of a completed life's journey. Their conversations inspire her to reflect deeply upon her own life, the decisions she has made, and the path she must follow.

Suburban Safari: A Year on the Lawn is an intriguing exploration of the suburban yard, uncovering the complexities of life in this common habitat. Over the course of a year, author Hannah Holmes unveils the intricate interactions between suburban wildlife, such as crows and raccoons, and the diverse plant species.

To some, the suburban lawn is a green oasis; to others, it's eco-purgatory. Holmes shares her fascinating and often hilarious discoveries, revealing how various animals, including bears and cougars, are drawn to suburban environments. She also delves into the botanical world, illustrating how plants communicate and compete for dominance.

With wit and insight, Holmes offers ways to cultivate healthier, more vibrant lawns. Her science and travel writing, featured in notable publications, enriches this delightful narrative, encouraging readers to rediscover the wonders of their own backyards.