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BEYOND CONTENTMENT
A Contemporary Novel of Adventure and Revelation
By Glen Onley

"This brisk, uplifting book is recommended for general readers and fiction collections." (REVIEW OF TEXAS BOOKS)

Standing on a high wilderness ridge in northern New Mexico, Blaine Wells, a self-imposed hermit after the horrifying murders of his wife and daughter, is torn from an almost hypnotic absorption with the natural beauty around him by the sputtering engines of a small plane. The helpless aircraft, a fragment of society hurtling into his private paradise, both startles and angers him. With conflicting feelings, he seeks the crash site where he nurtures the survivors and fights those who would serve their selfish desires at the expense of those less capable. Blaine soon devises a means for their rescue and when a helicopter disappears into the distance with the survivors, he finds himself alone once again. During the trek back to his cabin and throughout the long harsh winter, he often thinks of the young girl who lost her father and the elderly woman whose husband was killed. Later, responding to the girl's need for help, he leaves the wilderness. While helping her, he contacts his sister-in-law and her husband whom he has not seen since his family's funeral. To his astonishment, he learns that he has inherited 700 acres of ranch land from his late wife. Meanwhile, the eventual healing of the young girl triggers feelings and emotions that challenge those stirred by the beauty and contentment of his mountain retreat. Will he re-enter society or return to his beloved wilderness?

Glen Onley, a former Information Technology executive, was born in Texas and often enjoys the tranquility of New Mexico's Pecos Wilderness. There the daily stresses and pressures of the business world and modern life fade under the spell of that vast land of natural beauty. Through the contrast of a fast-paced, competitive world and the serenity of the wilderness, the author has created this fictional story.

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Hardcover:
6 x 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-311-5
240 pp.,$24.95

Softcover:
6 x 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-343-6
240 pp.,$18.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-665-2
240 pp.,$4.99


THE BIG ONE
The True Story of an Epic Search to Find a Missing Small Plane Lost for Years
By Bruce Gallaher

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When a small airplane carrying four men vanished in 1968 over the vast skies of Albuquerque, New Mexico a massive official search was launched in the rugged American Rocky Mountains. That official search was called off within two weeks with few leads. That plane and those four men had disappeared off the planet.

This spellbinding saga follows the men’s wives, families, and friends after they realized it was now up to them and them alone to find their loved ones. These amazing women were joined in their search by a cast of characters as diverse as the New Mexico landscape, including a group of Apollo space program engineers, a bar owner, a stunt pilot, a minister, some of the world’s most renowned psychics, and an army of complete strangers. Along the way, they get help from President Lyndon Johnson, a U-2 spy plane, and an American Indian Tribe. The entire search effort ranks as one of the largest in State history, lasting nearly five years.

An incredible, true story of how two young hikers in the remote mountains of New Mexico stumbled on the greatest discovery of not only their lives but the lives of hundreds of others. That discovery would change everything, forever, for everyone involved.

Bruce Gallaher was born and raised in New Mexico. He was a respected hydrologist at national research laboratory where he conducted water resources investigations and contamination studies and was active exploring the outdoors with boots, bikes, and skis.

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Softcover:
6 x 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-947-6
200 pp.,$24.95


BORN 150 YEARS TOO LATE
The Musings of a Modern Wilderness Junkie
By Jeffrey York

A book about outdoor adventures along with environmental discussions on the American West.

This book about nature and the environment is told by someone who prefers to approach the wilderness the old-fashioned way. Prepare for an armchair journey into the deserts and mountains of Utah and Arizona, across a stark, broken lava wilderness in New Mexico, into the wild heart of Alaska, and down the white water of rough desert rivers. The reader will be captivated with the vast beauty of the American West, but will also learn the dangers that wild lands face in an age where the population pressures on remaining wilderness are tremendous and growing daily. Each singular experience takes place in a unique and wild setting that faces specific environmental problems. Few books on nature and the environment reach the general public. This book is accessible. The stories give a vivid sense of place and perspective, and the adventures set the pace.

Jeffrey York is an avid outdoorsman who has been hiking and exploring the backcountry of the American West for over fifty years. Born 150 Years Too Late continues the narrative traditions of his family; part of his education was listening spellbound to family elders recalling their youthful days on the frontier. He is a retired mechanical engineer who once designed pacemakers for a living.

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Softcover:
6 x 9
ISBN: 978-1-63293-544-1
130 pp.,$22.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-717-8
130 pp.,$4.99


THE DILEMMA OF WILDERNESS
By Corry McDonald

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This authoritative book investigates all aspects of wilderness including legislation, water rights, land policy, and mineral exploration. Bibliography.

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Wilderness has and continues to have very different meanings for various groups of people. The “dilemma” occurs because some special interest groups want to “tame” and use wilderness resources while others demand a “hands-off” preservation policy. To cope with these two extremes, government agencies have enacted a series of regulations and laws. Private citizens have banded together to work for suitable wilderness policies. This book examines all aspects of the complex wilderness question including legislation, water rights and miner exploration.

Corry McDonald was active in New Mexico wilderness preservation efforts for over thirty years. His book, "Wilderness: A New Mexico Legacy" also published by Sunstone Press, was widely praised by national reviewers and was selected as one of the best current American books reflecting national life, history and culture by the English-Speaking Union.


Softcover:
8 1/2 x 11
ISBN: 978-0-86534-088-6
120 pp.,$16.95


DREAM AFFIMALS
Inspiration to Fulfill Your Wildest Dreams
By Elaine Miller Bond

“Animals can teach us so much, whether they are caring for their young, exhibiting altruism, communicating with each other, or just surviving. Elaine Miller Bond’s 'Dream Affimals' is an inspiration and a lesson—from all creatures great and small to all readers young and old.” —Michael Markarian, Chief Program and Policy Officer of The Humane Society of the United States

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What if a puma could spring from the grass and motivate you to “Get more pounce to the ounce?” Or what if an electric eel could somehow zap you with the mindset to “Be positive”? Such is the concept behind Dream Affimals—that animals can uplift your spirits, simply by doing what comes naturally.

Forty animals share their wisdom in this book, from the snow leopard to the honeybee to the frillfin goby (a small jumping fish). And their affirmations come alive through beautiful illustrations and heartening, well-researched tales of the wild, like the loggerhead sea turtle, which hatches in a cramped pit dug into a Florida beach, then scampers by moonlight into the surf. The sea brings possibilities and the hope of reaching deep water, the Atlantic’s hiding place for tiny reptiles starting life with a journey covering thousands of miles. Intrepid little turtles and all the animals in this book make us feel good about our wildest dreams, as reachable, perhaps, as the nearest ocean.

Elaine Miller Bond is the author and illustrator of Affimals: Affirmations + Animals, her earlier book celebrating the wild kingdom. She took her master’s degree from Cambridge University, England and began her career as senior science writer for the University of California Natural Reserve System. Her writing and photography have appeared on the Discovery Channel and in Science, BBC Earth News, and other popular media. Another book, The Utah Prairie Dog, features more than 150 photographs she took on her adventure, with scientists, in the prairie dog’s native more-barking-the-better habitat.


Softcover:
6 x 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-946-9
96 pp.,$19.95


FIRE MOUNTAIN
The National Parks: A Nation's Heritage in Jeopardy
By William K. Medlin

SMALL PRESS reported: "Those who love the outdoors or care about our modern relationship to nature will be pleased with this offering."

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What kind of relationship between the human being and nature will best serve the interests of both? Using the Lassen Volcanic National Park in California as an example, the author explores these complex issues from early times, and gives an absorbing, controversial and ultimately tragic story.

William K. Medlin was raised in Northern California and spent most summers in the Lassen Volcanic National Park region which gave him a knowledge and appreciation for its natural endowments. After a degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, he continued his studies in Europe. Following service with the federal government he taught at the University of Michigan, specializing in planning education for community development and cross-cultural studies. He did similar work for the United Nations for several years. With the increase of concern for environmental policy, he renewed interest in the Lassen area and did volunteer work there upon retirement. He “rediscovered” its wilderness and, for the first time, learned of the tragic fate of its original dwellers.

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Softcover:
5 1/2 x 8 1/2
ISBN: 978-0-86534-228-6
142 pp.,$19.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-878-6
142 pp.,$4.99


GROWING UP TO COWBOY
A Memoir of the American West
By Bob Knox

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Bob Knox grew up in the cowboy life style of the 1930s and 40s, spending summers with two old-time cowboy uncles in various locations around Colorado. During this time, in the settings of no vehicles, staying in some pretty crude cow camps, he learned some of life's valuable lessons. After graduating from high school in 1948, the author worked in the rugged cow country of northern New Mexico where, as a teenager, he hired out as a cowboy for some of the big ranches in the area. His story gives good insights into what it was like being a cowboy before the advent of four-wheel drive pickups and horse trailers and later when it was important to adapt to modern day technology.

Bob’s book covers a wide spectrum of cowboy life--a span of sixty-four years--and his blend of humorous and historical accounts makes for fast, enjoyable reading. From one hilarious episode to another, the reader gets the feeling of what it was like, "Growing up to Cowboy."

Bob Knox retired in 1994 and is now living in Cimarron, New Mexico where he and his wife Bettye are adjusting to living in town.

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Hardcover:
6 X 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-352-8
392 pp.,$28.95

Softcover:
6 X 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-353-5
392 pp.,$24.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-113-8
392 pp.,$3.99


HIKING NORTH AMERICA'S GREAT WESTERN VOLCANOES
A Guidebook
By Tom Prisciantelli

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Here is an excellent opportunity to learn about the volcanic events and landforms of the American West while hiking ten trails through its most scenic mountains. Hikes in New Mexico, Arizona, Wyoming, California, Oregon and Washington reveal the fury of past events and demonstrate the power of volcanic activity today.

In hiking these trails, one can learn about the processes that form volcanoes and the contradictions scientists are still struggling to explain regarding certain volcanic upheavals. Interestingly, the energy released during the Mount St. Helens eruption can be compared to the atomic bomb that ended World War II--not just one but 20,000 of them. Yet Mount St. Helens was just a firecracker compared to others. And, Yellowstone Park sits within the remains of what was once a huge volcano. The rim surrounding the park is 50 miles across. Yellowstone is one of those contradictions, having been formed by the same process that brought the Hawaiian Islands out of the ocean. Both areas are still active and the hikes explore their disposition and prognosis.

In this book and on the trails, geology and archaeology intersect to tell a tale of landforms rising from the earth and the ancient people's struggle to persist and adapt. Geologists have died studying volcanic eruptions. Native Americans wrote gods into their history while watching fire burst from the ground. Hiking these mountains turns exercise into awe and respect for the energy still building under these massive ranges. The author explores the most interesting landforms, with some trails to summit craters and others through the innards of decapitated volcanoes still standing as high mountains.

For more than thirty years Tom Prisciantelli has driven the roads and hiked the trails of the American West. In his first book, Spirit of the American Southwest also published by Sunstone Press, he explored along hiking trails the geology of the Southwest and the arrival of the Native American's ancestors. From that exercise he was fascinated by a particular chapter in the geology lesson he learned on the road: that dealing with volcanoes. His research for this book took him along that path. The author and his wife live in a solar-powered adobe home in northern New Mexico, in full view and respect for one of the volcanoes about which this book was written.

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Softcover:
6 X 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-432-7
224 pp.,$20.95


LYON HUNTS & HUMOR
True Life Hunting and Adventure Stories
By Tolbert James Lyon

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This collection of true life hunting and wilderness stories gives a telling insight into a period of the American West that had a philosophy and humor all its own. A time that has faded and will soon be lost forever.This collection of true life hunting and wilderness stories gives a telling insight into a period of the American West that had a philosophy and humor all its own. A time that has faded and will soon be lost forever. “Shorty” Lyon, a widely-published writer, is best known as a hunter/trapper/philosopher but he was also a pioneer, homesteader, miner, mill hand, woodcutter, forester, conservationist, rancher, hunting guide, farmer and an honored member of The New Mexico Trapper’s Hall of Fame.

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Softcover:
5 1/2 x 8 1/2
ISBN: 978-0-86534-148-7
120 pp.,$19.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-923-3
120 pp.,$9.99


MEET ME IN NUTT
A Literary Traversal of the Gila Region of New Mexico
By Phillip W. Brittenham

A review and synthesis of more than a hundred classic and contemporary books on the history of the Gila Region of Southwestern New Mexico and the issues facing it, as well as a fresh look at the Gila Region, past, present, and future.

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The voices of many types of men and women pioneers of the Gila Region of Southwestern New Mexico tell their stories in more than a hundred classic accounts as they were recorded in tales of adventure and challenge in a new land. Included are the soldiers, the cowboys and ranchers, the first forest rangers, and the later writers who created the books that define the Gila Region. Also heard are the Apaches, their adversaries, who led a futile resistance to save their homeland. Voices from our own time describe environmental concerns and the politics of land use. Writers and thinkers who have engaged with their unique surroundings give a deeper understanding and appreciation of the region. Accounts by archaeologists, geologists, and historians enlarge present-day knowledge with fresh insights.

The material seams together to tell the story without losing sight of those who contributed much to the vibrant and enriching back story of the Gila Region of New Mexico. The contributions of those who have loved and those who still love this rugged landscape are richly represented.

Phillip W. Brittenham is a writer, editor, and Gila rock hound. His long-time fascination with how the Gila Region of New Mexico has been portrayed in literature led to more than a casual involvement with the books that define the special quality of this region of New Mexico. He says, “These books, both the old and the new, are passed around and spoken of like family jewels. My hope is that this book will reveal them for the treasures they truly are.”


Softcover:
6 x 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-917-9
300 pp.,$26.95


RAMBLINGS IN THE FIELD OF CONSERVATION
By Elliott S. Barker

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In this autobiography, Elliott S. Barker gives a graphic insight into why he was often called “Mr. Conservation.” Starting with his early boyhood days and ending with his thoughts on the future, the book covers throughout the influence he had on the wildlife scene. This impact while more strongly felt in New Mexico, also spread into national and international circles. He was friend and co-worker of many of the greats in conservation. He could call Aldo Leopold, Ding Darling, Seth Gordon, and Ira Gabrielson his friends. He took an active part in the early days of conservation and the movement is where it is today because of him and other strong-willed and dedicated men and women like him. Barker gives you an insight as to his thinking, details his early background years, and then takes us through his twenty-two years as Director of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Throughout the book are related incidents and anecdotes that show his strong character and dedicated interest in conservation in general and wildlife in particular. He lists the various programs that were initiated by him during his tenure such as providing wildlife for the public land, habitat restoration, the introduction of new exotic species, the biopolitical problems in fisheries management and probably the most widely known item, that of his involvement in the dedication of Smokey Bear as a national symbol for fire protection and wildlife preservation.


Softcover:
5 1/1 x 8 1/2
ISBN: 978-0-913270-69-1
194 pp.,$19.95


A SACRED PLACE IN THE ENCHANTED LAND
Where its Heavenly Light Illuminates the Magic in its Dirt
By Patrick Allen Mohn

The history, geology, ecology and beauty of the Galisteo Basin, a major geologic feature of northern New Mexico, are described, with many photographs by the author.

The Galisteo Basin in northern New Mexico, an area of unique beauty, was the home of ancient Native American Cultures. The development of pottery about 1,500 years ago marked the beginning of the Anasazi culture. The Anasazi eventually created, within the Galisteo Basin, the largest prehistoric Native American pueblos ever built in the United States. During the 1200s there was a convergence of Anasazi language groups. The Dine’, today’s Apache and Navajo people, and other plains tribal groups migrated to the area and in many cases raided Galisteo Basin pueblos. Francisco Vasquez de Coronado passed through the Galisteo Basin in 1541, and this began the Basin’s recorded history. During the Rodriguez-Sanchez Chamuscado in 1581 two Spaniards mined the first silver in the United States when Native Americans from San Marcos Pueblo brought them to their galena mines in the Cerrillos Hills. Juan de Oñate established the Spanish Colony and this Spanish authority upon the native people led to the Pueblo Revolts of 1680 and 1696. The town of Galisteo was established in 1816. Changes resulting from the establishment of the Mexican Republic led to the American West’s first major gold rush in the Ortiz Mountains in 1821. During the American Territorial Period silver and other minerals were obtained during a mining boom in the Cerrillos Hills. The town of Cerrillos was established in 1879, followed by the coal mining town of Madrid in 1894. This book includes many photographs along with the history, geology, and ecology of the area. Also included are the accomplishments made by local activists and pueblo leaders that have protected the Galisteo Basin from many attempts at large scale, modern mining.

Patrick Allen Mohn became interested in creative writing in high school in southern California, and his first college major was Creative Writing. After moving to Cerrillos, New Mexico, and thus into the Galisteo Basin, Patrick pursued his interests in writing and outdoor photography. Several of his articles and photographs have been published in New Mexico Magazine, and many of his photographs have been displayed in galleries around northern New Mexico including his own, including business locations and inside the New Mexico State Capital in Santa Fe. Many of these were joint exhibits with his son, Elijah. Patrick is currently a member of the Cerrillos Hills Park Coalition.


Softcover:
11 x 8.5, full color images
ISBN: 978-1-63293-356-0
82 pp.,$29.95


SMOKEY BEAR AND THE GREAT WILDERNESS
Selected Essays and Memoirs
By Elliott S. Barker

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In 1950, after a fire raged through an area in south-central New Mexico, a small bear cub was found clinging to a pine tree. The cub had suffered severe burns, and the fire fighters who rescued him were amazed that he could have survived such intense heat. So tiny he fit into a shoe box, the cub was taken to a veterinarian in Santa Fe and responded well to treatment. In time, fully recovered, he became a popular character in schools and social functions.

Through the effort of Elliott S. Barker and others, the Bear was named Smokey and in time became a famous national symbol for forest fire prevention and wildlife conservation, eventually contributing to an increased awareness of the need for these measures.

Also included in this book are stories about the author’s experiences as Forest Supervisor, State Game Warden, and as Manager and Predator Warden for Vermejo Park in New Mexico. J. Frank Dobie said: “Barker writes exactly as he talks, and his talk is genuine. He talks of deer, elk, grizzlies, and mountain lions, and of people—women as well as men—who belong to the land.” Barker was of pioneer stock, his parents having arrived in Sapello, New Mexico in a covered wagon and were among the early settlers of the Northern New Mexico wilderness. He was the author of many books.

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Hardcover:
5 1/2 X 8 1/2
ISBN: 978-0-86534-298-9
149 pp.,$40.00 (SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR)

Softcover:
5 1/2 x 8 1/2
ISBN: 978-0-86534-017-6
149 pp.,$16.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-901-1
149 pp.,$9. 99


SPIRIT OF THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST
Geology/Ancient Eras and Prehistoric People/Hiking Through Time
By Tom Prisciantelli

SPIRIT OF THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST is filled from cover to cover with a descriptive text which is enhanced with black-and-white photographs, forming a superb basis for an adventurous hiker's journey through the eras. From ancient sites once inhabited by Paleo-Indians millennia ago, to geological treasure troves that bespeak the history of the Earth itself, SPIRIT OF THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST is an impressive and confidently recommended guide for armchair travelers and on-site visitors, as well as an unusual and invaluable contribution to Native American Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists." (THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW)

Tom Prisciantelli spent many years driving and researching the American Southwest and documenting those geologic and archaeological facts he found most interesting and accessible via hiking trails. His first exposure to geology was in the mid-1960s while attending college in New Mexico where he graduated. After a two-year stint in the Army, he moved back and forth between the East Coast and Southwest. Having spent most of his working life in the computer field, he started his own contracting business, eventually leaving it in order to actualize his dream—to travel and learn about the land. This book is a result of that dream and the desire to share it.

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Softcover:
8 1/2 X 11, Illustrated
ISBN: 978-0-86534-354-2
220 pp.,$22.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-903-5
224 pp.,$18.99


SUMMER OF FIFTY-SEVEN
Coming of Age in Wyoming's Shining Mountains
By Stephen C. Joseph

"Want to feel nineteen again? This journey to that 'country of the heart' says something to each of us, each in our own way. And, of course, the Shining Mountains of the Great West are still there, and still require our stewardship." --CONGRESSMAN TOM UDALL

"Captures the magic and spirit of a young man's summer in the Tetons in a way that could only have been written by someone who was actually there and experienced it firsthand. The portrayal of the characters and of the Park Service culture of another generation is uncannily accurate. Joseph immerses his readers in the beauty and ruggedness of the landscape, reflecting a life-long love affair with the West and the Rockies. This story will re-awaken memories and stir emotions. A terrific read!" --TONY BONANNO, Chief Ranger, Rocky Mountain and Southwest Regions (retired), U.S. National Park Service

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"Stop the car, I mean, slow down, please. Do you think there might be any work around here, Mister?" Steve Jonas is 19 years old in the summer of 1957, riding his thumb north and west. He hitches into the two-horse town of Jackson, Wyoming in a June snowstorm, and comes face to face with the Grand Teton Range, the "peaks that shine by night as by day." Jonas finds work in the National Park, building the mountain trail that is to shape the course of his coming-of-age. It is the late 1950s, a more innocent and sweeter time than the turbulent decades to come, but the realities and aspirations of a young man in summer are as always: work, adventure, romance, conflict.

Characters larger than life fill his days and nights: Dick Robbins, the backcountry expert who can do absolutely anything, including fly; Nebraska cowboy Jim Burdock, with the trick of looking fast, but actually moving slow; the haunting, enigmatic Kitty, just out of reach. And towering above the others, Billy Jiggs from Driggs, Idaho, profane master of men, and timber, and (surprisingly) music. In the background are the ghosts of two free-trapping Mountain Men from the 1830s, still on the move.

As Jonas finds (and occasionally loses) his way in this country of the heart, as the trail moves forward yard by yard, the seeds of his future life-trail take fire, root, and blossom.

STEPHEN C. JOSEPH began his life in medicine as Peace Corps Physician in Nepal. Later, he spent three years in Central Africa with a team establishing a new medical school. He has been Chief of Pediatrics in a remote northern Canadian health zone, and a senior professional with both UNICEF and the Agency for International Development. Dr. Joseph was also Commissioner of Health of the City of New York (his book on the early years of the AIDS epidemic, Dragon Within the Gates, was published by Carroll and Graf), Dean of the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Science’s Institute of Medicine, and a former Executive Board Chair of the American Public Health Association. An avid outdoorsman (though born in Brooklyn), Dr. Joseph resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his wife, Elizabeth Preble, and their dogs and llamas.

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Hardcover:
6 X 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-367-2
158 pp.,$24.95

Softcover:
6 X 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-473-0
158 pp.,$18.95


TIERRA DULCE
Preservation of a Major Southwestern U.S. Landmark by a Leading Archaeologist
By Rosemary Nusbaum

Reminiscences from the Jesse Nusbaum papers.

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This book is for anyone who has a passion for New Mexico letters, the American Southwest or the life and work of Jesse Nusbaum, one of America's leading archaelogists--a man who was lauded by Life Magazine with a cover story when he brought Mesa Verde out of the mire of time to make it living history. Nusbaum fought to preserve the integrity of a large section of southwestern America which otherwise would have been lost.

Rosemary L. Nusbaum was born and grew up in Marquette, Michigan. Of her many honors and awards, she holds in great esteem her place as a member of "Composer, Authors and Artists of America," and the Sophrosyne Award presented to her by the St. John's College Class of 1969. Her first full-lenght book, The City Different and The Palace, the story of the Palace of the Governors and its role in Santa Fe history, was also published by Sunstone Press.

Website: http://books.google.com/books?id=6eXUAAAACAAJ&dq=9780913270837

Softcover:
5 1/2 x 8 1/2
ISBN: 978-0-91327-083-7
128 pp.,$14.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-116-9
128 pp.,$4.99


TRAIL OF THE SNAKE
Tracking Snakes in the American Southwest
By Michael A. Williamson

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Adventures in tracking and establishing the habitat and behavior patterns of snakes throughout the southwest. Also includes information on other forms of life in the wilderness from bighorn sheep to turtles. Photographs, bibliography.

Website: http://books.google.com/books?id=ALWKAAAACAAJ&dq=9780865340770

Softcover:
5 1/2 x 8 1/2
ISBN: 978-0-86534-077-0
127 pp.,$14.95


TRAIL OF THE SNAKE, Revised
Tracking Snakes in the American Southwest
By Michael A. Williamson

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Sit back in your favorite chair and embark upon a journey with me, a journey that will take us from the Pecos to the Colorado, and beyond; from the depths of Death Valley to the towering peaks of the Sierra Madre Occidental; from Big Bend to Baja. For this is my story, a story of travel and adventure; whether it be witnessing the incredible bravery of a mother hawk defending her nest in a fight to the finish against a hungry Great-horned owl, an encounter with an enraged female Black bear defending her cubs against the indiscretions of a human intruder or, perhaps, listening to the melodious call of a red-winged blackbird defiantly proclaiming its territorial legacy.

We will encounter many marvelous creatures along the way: a snake that "walks" across the hot desert sands, another so deadly that its venom is reported to kill a human in twenty minutes, a lizard that "barks" like a dog and another that actually runs a fever when it is ill. And, finally, a species of lizard in which there are no males, only females. These creatures and many more will be met within these pages, and hopefully they will become your friends as they have become mine.

Michael A. Williamson was educated at the University of New Mexico. He is a former high school science teacher and was the first curator of birds and reptiles at the Rio Grande Zoological Park at Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is a former Professional Fellow Member of the AAZPA and a co-founder of the New Mexico Herpetological Society. He has authored numerous publications in the field of vertebrate zoology, including a guide to the reptiles and amphibians of New Mexico (also published by Sunstone Press). He has edited two newsletters and reviewed an article on gila monsters for National Geographic Magazine. He also served two terms as a delegate to the New Mexico Conservation Coordinating Council. He is married and has two daughters.

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Softcover:
6 x 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-752-6
172 pp.,$19.95


TRAVELING NEW MEXICO
A Guide to the Historical and State Park Markers
By Phil T. Archuletta and Sharyl S. Holden

"TRAVELING NEW MEXICO covers both the highway historical markers and state park markers, more than 500 in number, and is easier to use than the other book [from another publisher] focusing on the 350 highway historic markers. The savvy traveler will probably want to have both guides. But if you're trying to save money, go with TRAVELING NEW MEXICO, which has everything the other does, with a bonus of 150 state park markers." (NEW MEXICO MAGAZINE)

"Whether resident or visitor, this is a valuable guide for exploring this remarkable state, with more than 500 scenic markers to assist you. Who cares if the journey takes a while?" (SILVER CITY DAILY PRESS)

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Scattered across New Mexico are over 500 scenic historic markers that give brief historical facts about the area and provide interesting clues to New Mexico’s vividness. This first-ever comprehensive guide gives locations of the markers, the information as it appears on each marker, and names and addresses for further information.

Reading one marker, you can imagine how it would feel to ride shotgun with Sheriff Pat Garrett as he chases the elusive Billy the Kid. Another marker helps you explore the area where Pat was later murdered in a still unsolvable crime. You can even discover tracks left by a dinosaur, and find proof of early man long before the rise and fall of the mysterious Anasazi. There are places where early farming puebloeans left their ghosts and ruins , and you can follow in the footsteps of early explorers such as Vasquez de Coronado, Antonio de Espejo, and others as they search for gold and claim this land for Spain. There are places where settlers created the Santa Fe Trail and the Butterfield and Cooke’s stage routes. You’ll marvel at how three cultures have met to create the unique land called New Mexico.

Whether you are a resident or a visitor, you will find this to be a valuable guide while exploring the remarkable state of New Mexico.

PHIL T. ARCHULETTA’s experience with the historical markers as well as his love of New Mexico and its history have been life long. Owner and CEO of P&M Signs, Inc., he has been in the sign manufacturing business for over thirty years and has traveled the state, logging each marker, in order to preserve this aspect of New Mexico’s colorful history.

SHARYL S. HOLDEN, a professional photographer and writer, has been enchanted by the wide open spaces of New Mexico all her life. She and Phil have work diligently to prepare this enjoyable guide for both tourists and residents.

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Softcover:
6 X 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-400-6
420 pp.,$26.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-117-6
420 pp.,$21.56


WESTERN ANIMAL HEROES
An Anthology of Stories by Ernest Thompson Seton
By Stephen Zimmer, Editor

CLASSIC STORIES FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE NATURAL WORLD

Naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton created a new literary form when he began writing stories about his adventures with wild animals in the 1890s. His first stories were compiled in the book, Wild Animals I Have Known, that became popular throughout the United States and Canada. The stories are spellbinding chronicles of wild animal courage, intelligence, and endurance as they valiantly attempt to escape the traps, poisons, guns, and lariats of their human pursuers.

Seton was renown for his scientific studies of American wildlife. His stories about wild animals, however, were a mix of fact and fiction that heightened the drama of each animal’s life or death struggle.

During the 1890s Seton traveled to the American West and from his experiences wrote the thrilling tales contained in this collection. The exploits of Lobo (wolf), The Pacing Mustang, Tito (coyote), Monarch (grizzly), Coaly-Bay (horse), Johnny Bear, and Badlands Billy (wolf) are presented in their entirety along with many of Seton’s drawings.

Stephen Zimmer was Director of the Seton Memorial Library at Philmont Scout Ranch at Cimarron, New Mexico for twenty years. For this collection he contributed a biographical introduction of Ernest Thompson Seton and the historical background for each story.

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Hardcover:
6 X 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-475-4
308 pp.,$28.95

Softcover:
6 X 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-356-6
308 pp.,$22.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-676-8
308 pp.,$6.99


WILDERNESS
A Guide to Wilderness Areas in New Mexico
By Corry McDonald

"...an informative history of the conflicting forces striving to determine the fate of New Mexico's wild lands--on one hand, the press of population growth and the desire to 'tame the wilderness'; and on the other, the efforts of environmental movements and outdoor recreation groups to preserve the wilderness and its heritage. Black-and-white photographs illustrate this thoughtful and moving account which is a welcome and much appreciated contribution to Environmental Studies reference collections and reading lists." (WISCONSIN BOOKWATCH)

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The growing awareness of the environmental movement of the 1960s and 1970s, along with the enactment of the Wilderness Act, precipitated local, regional, and national joint actions of the many outdoor recreation organizations. Wilderness enactments resulted from some of the more successful citizen attempts. The onrush of man’s capability to “tame the wilderness” continues to accelerate with the population growth and the need for some restraints has become increasingly evident. This book shows what happened in a magical part of the American Southwest.

Corry McDonald was employed for over thirty years by Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was during this time that he developed an interest in the wilderness areas of that state. McDonald took copious notes on every back country trip he made. Those notes have become the basis for this book. In it he reluctantly tells about some of his secret places in the hope that it will reduce some of the overuse of the wildernesses that are so well known. He is also the author of The Dilemma of Wilderness from Sunstone Press.

“...an informative history of the conflicting forces striving to determine the fate of New Mexico’s wild lands—on one hand, the press of population growth and the desire to ‘tame the wilderness’; and on the other, the efforts of environmental movements and outdoor recreation groups to preserve the wilderness and its heritage. Black-and-white photographs illustrate this thoughtful and moving account which is a welcome and much appreciated contribution to Environmental Studies reference collections and reading lists.” —Wisconsin Bookwatch

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Softcover:
8 1/2 x 11
ISBN: 978-0-86534-056-5
136 pp.,$18.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-861-8
136 pp.,$7.99


WOODY PLANTS OF THE SOUTHWEST
A Field Guide to Woody Plants in the American Southwest
By Samuel H. Lamb

This book won the Border Regional Library Association Award in the reference category and has already taken its place as the definitive text to consult for southwestern American woody plants.

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Much more than a catalog of trees and shrubs, “Woody Plants of the Southwest” is an encyclopedia-like discussion covering all except the herbaceous vegetation of portions of the southwestern United States and a narrow strip of adjoining Mexico. Samuel H. Lamb has not only identified hundreds of woody plants, but has arranged them by families, explained their Latin names, and has provided a brief biography of persons, primarily botanists, who have been honored by having their names included in the accepted scientific nomenclature. He has also provided one or more common names in English and Spanish. Photographs, and in some cases sketches, of portions of plants help in their recognition. Maps of southwestern states broken down by counties, are used to point out the distribution one each species, and effects of elevation are illustrated by listing the life zone in which each species is most at home. Certainly this book is a welcome addition to the botany and natural history of the southwestern United States, and is worthy of inclusion in any library. The book is a winner of the Border Regional Library Association Award for literary excellence and enrichment of the cultural heritage of the American Southwest.

SAMUEL H. LAMB holds degrees in forestry and wildlife management. He was Park Naturalist with the National Park Service in Hawaii, has worked in forestry, been a wildlife refuge manager in the Southwest, and worked for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish in the Division of Game Management, of which he was Assistant Director for five years.

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Softcover:
8 1/2 x 11
ISBN: 978-0-91327-050-9
177 pp.,$22.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-971-4
177 pp.,$21.99


YELLOW BEAR LODGE
A Montana Dude Ranch Adventure
By Bryant C. Blewett and Ellen Marshall

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Sitting in a corner, Wade Wolf checked his watch and glanced out the window at the Crazy Mountains. He enjoyed this process of interviewing at his favorite table at the Four Corners Cafe. He never knew what new and exciting people would walk into his life. Hiring the staff for a guest ranch was always full of surprises. As Marie walked in the door, she looked across the room and saw a young, handsome man looking wistfully out the window.
I’ll get this job, she thought, and quickly crossing the room, she held out her hand. “Good afternoon, Mr. Wolf.”
“Howdy, ma’am. Glad you could make it.” Taking her hand firmly, but softly, he felt an electric shock that caused his heart to miss a beat. His green eyes flashed as he looked deeply into her dark eyes. The emotional reaction caused each of them to half close their eyes in that cat-like expression which means, “I like you and can trust you.” The handshake lasted two heartbeats longer than it should have.

Yellow Bear Lodge is a romantic novel set in Montana and laced together with soft sex, violence, humor, and tall tales. The setting is a dude ranch in the Montana Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness forty-two miles from the closest town. The scenery is spectacular and the abundance of beauty and wildlife frames the adventures of the diverse ranch crew and the local populace they encounter. An ancient Indian folktale about a menacing yellow grizzly bear in this valley is entwined with the rampaging descendent of that magnificent creature that delivers Montana justice in an engaging climax.

A native of Helena, Montana, BRYANT BLEWETT holds a Montana State University degree in Business, and a Master of Taxation from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. He graduated from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, Executive Program, in 1986 and earned his CPA in 1972. He spent twenty-two years with The Clorox Company as the head of their Tax Department. A fourth generation northern Californian, ELLEN MARSHALL earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance and Dramatic Art from the University of California, Berkeley in 1974. After a seventeen year career in retail banking with First Interstate Bank of California, she branched out into residential real estate. She and Bryant are married and live in Alameda, California during the winter months. Summer and fall finds them high up in the mountains at their dude ranch, Hawley Mountain Guest Ranch, south of McLeod, Montana which they help manage with partners, Ron and Phyllis Jarrett.

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Softcover:
6 X 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-412-9
116 pp.,$16.95


 
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