Author : Ariel Rubissow Okamoto
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,11 MB
Release : 2011-09
Category : History
ISBN : 0520268253
This exploration into the San Francisco Bay covers an array of topics including fish and wildlife populations, ocean and climate cycles, endangered and invasive species, and the path from industrialization to environmental restoration.
Author : Doris Sloan
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 34,39 MB
Release : 2006-06-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520241266
"You can't really know the place where you live until you know the shapes and origins of the land around you. To feel truly at home in the Bay Area, read Doris Sloan's intriguing stories of this region's spectacular, quirky landscapes."—Hal Gilliam, author of Weather of the San Francisco Bay Region "This is a fascinating look at some of the world's most complex and engaging geology. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in an understanding of the beautiful landscape and dynamic geology of the Bay Area."—Mel Erskine, geological consultant "This accessible summary of San Francisco Bay Area geology is particularly timely. We are living in an age where we must deal with our impact on our environment and the impact of the environment on us. Earthquake hazards, and to a lesser extent landslide hazards, are well known, but the public also needs to be aware of other important engineering and environmental impacts and geologic resources. This book will allow Bay Area residents to make more intelligent decisions about the geological issues affecting their lives."—John Wakabayashi, geological consultant
Author : Harold Gilliam
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 13,72 MB
Release : 1962
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520004696
An introduction to the many factors which contribute to the unique weather of the San Francisco Bay region.
Author : Matthew Booker
Publisher : University of California Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 23,53 MB
Release : 2020-06-09
Category : History
ISBN : 0520355563
San Francisco Bay is the largest and most productive estuary on the Pacific Coast of North America. It is also home to the oldest and densest urban settlements in the American West. Focusing on human inhabitation of the Bay since Ohlone times, Down by the Bay reveals the ongoing role of nature in shaping that history. From birds to oyster pirates, from gold miners to farmers, from salt ponds to ports, this is the first history of the San Francisco Bay and Delta as both a human and natural landscape. It offers invaluable context for current discussions over the best management and use of the Bay in the face of sea level rise.
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Publisher : Sierra Club Books for Children
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 48,31 MB
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN :
Nestled among the cities and suburbs of the San Francisco Bay Area is the most extensive system of wild greenbelts in the nation. Renowned adventurer and wilderness photographer Galen Rowell has created the ultimate tribute to the place where he was born and raised. His lyrical text, combined with 173 spectacular color photographs, presents a unique view of the Bay Area.
Author : Glenn Keator
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 19,87 MB
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520230057
This is an introduction to the native and naturalized trees of the Bay Area, which for this book extends roughly from Mendocino to Monterey and inland to Mt. Diablo.
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 30,79 MB
Release : 2012-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 0520274369
“The San Francisco Bay Shoreline Guide takes us on a walking and cycling journey around San Francisco Bay, unfolding the wonder, drama and beauty of one of the great estuaries of the world.”--Robert Redford "From the bustling waterfronts of our cities and towns, to our wild, windswept, and thankfully, protected natural wetlands, this is our fantastic guide to all of the magnificence of the San Francisco Bay Shoreline. Grab it and go on world-class journeys in our own backyard. I'll see you along the trail!"--Doug McConnell, Television Producer and Reporter “This guide helps to create an awareness and appreciation of San Francisco Bay.”--Sylvia McLaughlin, co-founder of Save the Bay Praise from the previous edition "There are absorbing stories here for the armchair reader and detailed guides for the active explorer. Read, enjoy, and cultivate your roots in the region."—Harold Gilliam "Comprehensive and copiously illustrated, this Guide is a treasure-house of user-friendly information. It reveals the equivalent of a national park hitherto unknown in our midst."—Margot Patterson Doss "This book is a complete guide to the Bay Area. All that's missing are the smells, so perhaps the next edition should be scratch and sniff."—Robin Williams
Author : Nancy Olmsted
Publisher :
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 10,58 MB
Release : 1986
Category : Mission Bay (San Francisco, Calif.)
ISBN : 9780961149215
Author : Dave Weinstein
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 38,7 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781586857516
A long time Bay Area writer and journalist explores residential San Francisco architecture and fifteen of the lesser-known architects who designed the homes, including a summary of each architects' birth and death dates, style, active projects, famous projects, and a list of houses to visit. h formality without stuffiness. Faudree is a designer wit iture. Plus, learn how to discover additional storage nooks around the house. Ideal for anyone looking to reorganize, this book includes ways to contain hobbies, collections, tools, office materials, media, and more; and great ideas for using outbuildings and sheds for additional storage. 'Home Storage' is an essential resource. ovided by the nation's top designers and architects; construction blueprints available for every home; and planning and design advice, and tips throughout. lanning on building a shed or having one installed on a property. A complete guide to the types of sheds available, it offers tips for adding storage systems and other accessories, and building information that is geared to both the novice do-it-you rselfer and ith maps, photographs, illustrations, and at the out
Author : Allan A. Schoenherr
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 50,65 MB
Release : 2003-07-10
Category : History
ISBN : 0520239180
A book on California's islands that deals with their natural history and geology as well as the history of human habitation.
