BOOKS IN SCIENCE Popular Science
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Best-Selling Textbooks
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Wildlife Management and Conservation 8 Mammalogy 9 Paleontology and Evolution
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Ichthyology and Herpetology
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2019
Popular Science
New Ospreys The Revival of a Global Raptor
Alan F. Poole A fascinating look at one of the greatest conservation success stories of the modern era: the wildly popular, unique, and thrilling raptor, the Osprey. 2019 220 pp. 122 color photos, 20 maps, 4 graphs
978-1-4214-2715-7 $39.95 hc/e-book
The Physics of Krav Maga John Eric Goff The art and science of realworld fighting. Explore the physics behind the physical! 2019 240 pp. 153 b&w photos, 5 graphs
978-1-4214-3161-1 $28.95 pb/e-book
Birds of Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia
Nature’s Calendar A Year in the Life of a Wildlife Sanctuary
Colin Rees Take an enchanting journey through the shifting seasons in a wildlife sanctuary home to wetland, forest, and grassland and supporting an incredible diversity of plants and animals. 2019 320 pp. 33 color illus., 37 b&w illus.
Bruce M. Beehler photography by Middleton Evans More than 600 lush, stunning photos grace this comprehensive handbook to the birdlife of the Mid-Atlantic region. 2019 480 pp. 684 color photos, 2 maps
978-1-4214-2733-1 $49.95 hc/e-book
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978-1-4214-2743-0 $32.95 pb/e-book
Republic of Numbers Unexpected Stories of Mathematical Americans through History
David Lindsay Roberts This fascinating narrative history of math in America introduces readers to the diverse and vibrant people behind pivotal moments in the nation’s mathematical maturation. 2019 256 pp., 22 b&w illus.
978-1-4214-3308-0 $29.95 hc/e-book
Popular Science
Butterflies of the World
Owls of the World
Adrian Hoskins, F.R.E.S.
James Duncan
You’re certain to find your favorite butterfly— no matter how exotic—featured within the pages of this lavishly illustrated guide to Lepidoptera life on Earth.
Experience enigmatic owls across the globe through exquisite photos and intriguing scientific facts. 2018 192 pp., 127 color illus.
2018 312 pp., 368 color photos, 1 line drawing, 5 graphs
978-1-4214-2718-8 $29.95 hardcover
978-1-4214-2717-1 $34.95 hardcover
Plane Crash
Honeybee Hotel
The Forensics of Aviation Disasters
The Waldorf Astoria’s Rooftop Garden and the Heart of NYC
George Bibel and Captain Robert Hedges
Leslie Day The fascinating story of the urban honeybee garden on the roof of the legendary Waldorf Astoria hotel. 2018 208 pp. 14 color photos, 39 b&w illus., 2 line drawings
978-1-4214-2624-2 $22.95 hc/e-book
The Environment A History of the Idea
Paul Warde, Libby Robin, and Sverker Sörlin An intellectual and scientific history of the idea of the environment. 2018 256 pp., 2 figures
978-1-4214-2679-2 $29.95 hc/e-book
Melding a pilot’s practical view of life in the cockpit with the expertise of an engineering professor to give readers an insider look at plane crashes. 2018 328 pp., 15 b&w photos, 50 line drawings
978-1-4214-2448-4 $29.95 hc/e-book
Immunity William E. Paul, MD A leading figure in immunology takes readers inside the remarkably powerful human immune system. CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2015
280 pp., 14 halftones, 10 line drawings
978-1-4214-2528-3 $18.95 pb/e-book
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The Sting of the Wild
Life in the Dark
Justin O. Schmidt
Illuminating Biodiversity in the Shadowy Haunts of Planet Earth
The “King of Sting” describes his adventures with insects and the pain scale that’s made him a scientific celebrity.
Danté Fenolio
Foreword INDIES Award
Stunning, never-before-seen photographs of creatures that live in complete darkness.
2016 280 pp., 13 color plates
2016 312 pp., 446 color photos
978-1-4214-2564-1 $19.95 pb/e-book
Train Wreck The Forensics of Rail Disasters
George Bibel Gripping forensic tales explain how and why trains crash. 2012
368 pp., 19 halftones, 101 line drawings
978-1-4214-2707-2 $24.95 pb/e-book
The Snake and the Salamander Reptiles and Amphibians from Maine to Virginia text by Alvin R. Breisch
illustrations by Matt Patterson A beautifully illustrated tour of the region’s snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and salamanders. National Outdoor Book Award of the NOBA Foundation 2017
232 pp., 93 color illus.
978-1-4214-2157-5 $49.95 hc/e-book
Candid Creatures How Camera Traps Reveal the Mysteries of Nature
Roland Kays A riveting collection of photographs that captures wild animals in their native habitats. 2016 280 pp. 604 color photos, 12 color illus., 72 maps, 22 graphs
978-1-4214-1888-9 $39.95 hc/e-book
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978-1-4214-1863-6 $39.95 hc/e-book
Popular Science
The Annihilation of Nature
Emmy Noether’s Wonderful Theorem
Human Extinction of Birds and Mammals
revised and updated edition
Gerardo Ceballos, Anne H. Ehrlich, and Paul R. Ehrlich
Dwight E. Neuenschwander
Environmental scientists reveal the victims of humanity’s massive assault on nature.
One of the most important—and beautiful— mathematical solutions ever devised, Noether’s theorem touches on every aspect of physics.
2015
2017
208 pp., 83 color photos
978-1-4214-1718-9 $29.95 hc/e-book
344 pp., 5 b&w photos, 15 line drawings
978-1-4214-2267-1 $30.00 pb/e-book
The Carbon Code How You Can Become a Climate Change Hero
Brett Favaro Save the planet—and yourself—by joining the fight against climate change. 2017
232 pp.
978-1-4214-2253-4 $22.95 hc/e-book
Shifting Baselines in the Chesapeake Bay An Environmental History
Victor S. Kennedy This environmental history of America’s largest estuary provides insight into how and why its former productivity and abundant fisheries have declined. 2018 168 pp., 1 color illus, 57 b&w illus., 4 maps
978-1-4214-2654-9 $59.95 hc/e-book
Patently Mathematical Picking Partners, Passwords, and Careers by the Numbers
Jeff Suzuki Uncovers the surprising ways math shapes our lives—from whom we date to what we learn. 2018 296 pp., 38 b&w illus.
978-1-4214-2705-8 $34.95 hc/e-book
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Bestselling Textbooks
New Water Resources Science and Society
George M. Hornberger and Debra Perrone A scientifically rigorous text grounded in socioeconomic reality that examines both physical hydrology and contemporary water usage issues. 2019 280 pp., 84 duotones
978-1-4214-3295-3 $64.95 pb/e-book
Ornithology Foundation, Analysis, and Application edited by Michael L. Morrison, Amanda D. Rodewald, Gary Voelker, Melanie R. Colón, and Jonathan F. Prather
The essential text for ornithology courses, this book will leave students with a lifelong understanding and appreciation of the biology and ecology of birds. 2018 1016 pp., 730 color illus., 206 line drawings
978-1-4214-2471-2 $110.00 hc/e-book
Mammalogy Techniques Lab Manual James M. Ryan A hands-on lab manual for instructors incorpoating fieldwork into their courses on mammalogy. 2018 192 pp., 167 b&w illus.
978-1-4214-2607-5 $39.95 pb/e-book
Becoming a Wildlife Professional edited by Scott E. Henke and Paul R. Krausman The essential guide for anyone planning a career in wildlife management and conservation.
Published in association with The Wildlife Society 2017
232 pp., 58 b&w photos
978-1-4214-2306-7 $85.00 hc/e-book
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Bestselling Textbooks
Insects
Understanding Topology
Evolutionary Success, Unrivaled Diversity, and World Domination
A Practical Introduction
David B. Rivers
A fresh approach to topology makes this complex topic easier for students to master.
An introduction to the intriguing world of insects, from bullet ants to butterflies. 2017
488 pp., 282 color photos, 35 color illus., 26 b&w illus.
Shaun V. Ault
2017
416 pp., 45 b&w illus.
978-1-4214-2407-1 $99.95 hc/e-book
978-1-4214-2170-4 $99.95 hc/e-book
New edition forthcoming in 2020
Mammalogy Adaptation, Diversity, Ecology fourth edition
George A. Feldhamer, Lee C. Drickamer, Stephen H. Vessey, Joseph F. Merritt, and Carey Krajewski A completely revised and updated edition of the leading mammalogy textbook. 2014 768 pp., 235 halftones, 371 line drawings
978-1-4214-1588-8 $110.00 hc/e-book
Elements of Physical Hydrology second edition
George M. Hornberger, Patricia L. Wiberg, Jeffrey P. Raffensperger, and Paolo D’Odorico The most cogent textbook ever produced on the topic, this revised and expanded edition will be welcomed by students and professionals alike. 2014 392 pp., 156 line drawings
978-1-4214-1373-0 $74.95 hc/e-book
Calculus in Context Background, Basics, and Applications Alexander J. Hahn
A new approach to teaching calculus that uses historical examples and draws on applications from science and engineering. 2017
712 pp., 645 line drawings
978-1-4214-2230-5 $95.00 hc/e-book
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Wildlife Management & Conservation Series Editor: Paul R. Krausman Published in association with The Wildlife Society
New The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
Quantitative Analyses in Wildlife Science
edited by Shane P. Mahoney and Valerius Geist
edited by Leonard A. Brennan, Andrew N. Tri, and Bruce G. Marcot
The foremost experts on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation come together to discuss its role in the rescue, recovery, and future of our wildlife resources.
An authoritative guide to quantitative methods that will help wildlife scientists improve analysis and decision-making.
2019 184 pp.
2019 344 pp., 105 b&w illus.
978-1-4214-3280-9 $74.95 hc/e-book
978-1-4214-3107-9 $74.95 hc/e-book
Renewable Energy and Wildlife Conservation
International Wildlife Management
edited by Christopher E. Moorman, Steven M. Grodsky, and Susan P. Rupp
edited by John L. Koprowski and Paul R. Krausman
Brings together disparate conversations about wildlife conservation and renewable energy.
Conservation Challenges in a Changing World
New in Paperback Essential Readings in Wildlife Management and Conservation edited by Paul R. Krausman and Bruce D. Leopold An annotated collection of classic papers that cover the rich history of wildlife science from Aldo Leopold to Daniel Decker.
2019 280 pp., 33 b&w photos, 9 maps, 3 charts, 11 graphs
A call for wildlife conservationists to transcend the boundaries of locality, share best practices, and unite with a common voice to influence global policy.
978-1-4214-3272-4 $74.95 hc/e-book
2019 248 pp., 36 b&w photos, 5 maps, 4 charts, 2 graphs
978-1-4214-2708-9 $49.95 pb
978-1-4214-3285-4 $74.95 hc/e-book
New edition forthcoming in 2020
2013
696 pp., 2 halftones
The Wildlife Techniques Manual seventh edition 2-vol. set Volume 1: Research Volume 2: Management
edited by Nova J. Silvy 2012 1,136 pp. 191 b&w illus., 78 halftones
978-1-4214-0159-1 $165.00 hc/e-book   8 Johns Hopkins University Press
Mammalogy
Walker’s Mammals of the World
Reproduction in Mammals
Monotremes, Marsupials, Afrotherians, Xenarthrans, and Sundatherians
The Female Perspective
Ronald M. Nowak
A fascinating look at the diverse reproductive strategies of numerous female mammals, from hyenas to goats, kangaroos to whales.
The preeminent guide to the world’s mammals is now enhanced with a dramatically expanded volume covering 19 orders, including such creatures as elephants, armadillos, and manatees.
Virginia Hayssen and Teri J. Orr
2017
368 pp., 45 b&w illus.
978-1-4214-2315-9 $69.95 hc/e-book
2018 784 pp., 508 color photos
978-1-4214-2467-5 $99.95 hc
Mountain Lions of the Black Hills History and Ecology
Jonathan A. Jenks The story of the recovery of mountain lions in the Black Hills of South Dakota. 2018 160 pp., 57 b&w photos, 15 graphs
978-1-4214-2442-2 $75.00 hc/e-book
Keys for Identifying Mexican Mammals revised and updated edition
Lagomorphs Pikas, Rabbits, and Hares of the World edited by Andrew T. Smith, Charlotte H. Johnston, Paulo C. Alves, and Klaus Hackländer
The definitive guide to all lagomorphs— pikas, rabbits, and hares. 2017
280 pp., 91 color photos, 92 color illus., 2 line drawings
978-1-4214-2340-1 $89.95 hc/e-book
Milk
Sergio Ticul Álvarez-Castañeda, Ticul Álvarez, and Noé González-Ruiz
The Biology of Lactation
Fully updated and revised, this is the bestselling comprehensive bilingual identification guide to Mexico’s diverse mammalian fauna.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the substance that binds all mammals together.
2017
2016 296 pp., 7 b&w photos, 14 line drawings
528 pp., 233 halftones, 4 line drawings
978-1-4214-2210-7 $44.95 pb/e-book
Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin
978-1-4214-2042-4 $70.00 hc/e-book
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Mammalogy
Wild Equids
Beaked Whales
Ecology, Management, and Conservation
A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Conservation
edited by Jason I. Ransom and Petra Kaczensky The first expert synthesis of the diverse studies conducted on wild equids worldwide.
Richard Ellis and James G. Mead
2016 248 pp., 31 b&w illus., 8 maps
The only book dedicated to the mysterious beaked whale, this beautiful volume combines full-color illustrations with fascinating facts.
978-1-4214-1909-1 $69.95 hc/e-book
2017
208 pp., 25 color illus., 29 line drawings
978-1-4214-2182-7 $79.95 hc/e-book
The Mammals of Luzon Island Biogeography and Natural History of a Philippine Fauna
Lawrence R. Heaney, Danilo S. Balete, and Eric A. Rickart A beautifully illustrated guide to the complete mammalian biodiversity of the Philippines’ largest island. 2016 304 pp. 36 color photos, 125 color illus., 110 maps, 33 charts
978-1-4214-1837-7 $75.00 hc/e-book
Florida Manatees Biology, Behavior, and Conservation John E. Reynolds III
photographs by Wayne Lynch A photographic journey into the secret world of Florida’s beloved manatee. CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2017
160 pp., 141 color photos
978-1-4214-2191-9 $39.95 hc/e-book
North Atlantic Right Whales From Hunted Leviathan to Conservation Icon
David W. Laist The fascinating story of North Atlantic right whales—from their evolutionary origin, through a thousand-year history of relentless pursuit by whalers, to ongoing efforts to rescue them from the brink of extinction. 2017 464 pp. 76 b&w photos, 12 maps, 6 graphs, 8 color plates
978-1-4214-2098-1 $44.95 hc/e-book
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Paleontology and Evolution
New The Rise of Reptiles 320 Million Years of Evolution
Hans-Dieter Sues The defining masterwork on the evolution of reptiles. 2019 400 pp., 236 color illus., 120 b&w illus.
978-1-4214-2867-3 $84.95 hc/e-book
The Rise of Marine Mammals
The Rise of Birds
50 Million Years of Evolution
225 Million Years of Evolution
Annalisa Berta
second edition
illustrated by James L. Sumich
Sankar Chatterjee
A compelling look at the evolutionary history of marine mammals over the past 50 million years.
The most comprehensive account of the origin of ancient and modern birds—the “living dinosaurs.”
2017 216 pp., 27 color photos, 68 color illus., 79 line drawings
2015 392 pp. 1 halftone, 161 line drawings
978-1-4214-2325-8 $75.00 hc/e-book
978-1-4214-1590-1 $59.95 hc/e-book
The Rise of Fishes 500 Million Years of Evolution second edition
John A. Long “One could almost take this for a coffee-table book at first glance, so profusely and well is it illustrated . . . a visual celebration of the glories of biological diversity as seen in the fossil record.”—Nature 2010 304 pp. 274 color illus., 70 line drawings
978-0-8018-9695-8 $67.00 hc
Smilodon The Iconic Sabertooth
edited by Lars Werdelin, H. Gregory McDonald, and Christopher A. Shaw The consummate guide to the ultimate sabertooth. 2018 224 pp., 39 b&w photos, 1 map, 14 graphs, 16 color plates
978-0-8018-2556-6 $110.00 hc/e-book
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Paleontology and Evolution Birds of Stone Chinese Avian Fossils from the Age of Dinosaurs
Luis M. Chiappe and Meng Qingjin Captivating photographs of the world’s most detailed bird fossils illuminate the early diversity of avifauna. 2016 304 pp., 184 color photos, 5 b&w photos, 11 line drawings
978-1-4214-2024-0 $85.00 hc/e-book
Trees of Life A Visual History of Evolution
Theodore W. Pietsch PROSE Awards
“With the concept of evolution now often iconified to the point of misrepresentation, Trees of Life reminds us that both the idea and its representation were—and are—fluid, debated, and reconstructed.”—Science 2013
376 pp., 5 halftones, 226 line drawings
978-1-4214-1185-9 $37.95 pb
Extinction and Radiation How the Fall of Dinosaurs Led to the Rise of Mammals J. David Archibald
“An excellent compendium of the current state of paleontological knowledge about the contemporaneous histories of these two groups.”—Quarterly Review of Biology 2011
120 pp., 3 b&w photos, 6 b&w illus., 12 line drawings, 6 maps, 14 graphs
978-0-8018-9805-1 $69.00 hc
The Other Saber-tooths Scimitar-tooth Cats of the Western Hemisphere edited by Virginia L. Naples, Larry D. Martin, and John P. Babiarz
“A must-read for all saber-tooth researchers and educated readers interested in these awe-inspiring predators.”—Quarterly Review of Biology 2011
252 pp., 65 color illus., 65 halftones, 2 line drawings
978-0-8018-9664-4 $120.00 hc
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Ichthyology and Herpetology
New Tunas and Billfishes of the World
Freshwater Mollusks of the World
Bruce Collette and John Graves
A Distribution Atlas
illustrated by Val Kells
edited by Charles Lydeard and Kevin S. Cummings
The definitive resource on tunas and billfishes from the world’s top authorities. 2019 352 pp., 241 color illus., 61 maps
978-1-4214-3157-4 $75.00 hc
The definitive resource on the biology and evolution of freshwater mollusks. 2019 256 pp., 41 color photos, 43 color illus.
978-1-4214-2731-7 $125.00 hc/e-book
Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Virginia Paul E. Bugas, Jr., Corbin D. Hilling, Val Kells, Michael J. Pinder, Derek A. Wheaton, and Donald J. Orth illustrated by Val Kells and Joseph R. Tomelleri A beautifully illustrated guide to the diverse and numerous freshwater fish species in Virginia.
Ecology and Conservation of the Diamond-backed Terrapin edited by Willem M. Roosenburg and Victor S. Kennedy
2019 200 pp., 36 color photos, 179 color illus., 26 b&w illus.
A fascinating look at the diamond-backed terrapin—an important, iconic, and imperiled American reptile.
978-1-4214-3305-9 $27.95 pb/e-book
2018 296 pp., 42 halftones, 23 line drawings
978-1-4214-2626-6 $79.95 hc/e-book
The Future of Bluefin Tunas Ecology, Fisheries Management, and Conservation edited by Barbara A. Block
The most thorough and current account of scientific research on bluefin tunas—the largest, most sought-after tunas in the world. 2019 360 pp., 45 color illus., 15 b&w illus., 26 maps
978-1-4214-2963-2 $124.95 hc/e-book
Snakes of Central and Western Africa Jean-Philippe Chippaux and Kate Jackson The first—and only—authoritative guide to the snakes of Central and Western Africa. 2019 448 pp., 429 color photos, 155 maps
978-1-4214-2719-5 $84.95 hc/e-book
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Ichthyology and Herpetology
American Snakes
Stream Fish Community Dynamics
Sean P. Graham
A Critical Synthesis
foreword by Rick Shine
William J. Matthews and Edie Marsh-Matthews
The captivating and beautifully illustrated true story of snakes in America. 2018 312 pp., 167 color photos, 24 color illus.
978-1-4214-2359-3 $29.95 hc/e-book
The Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas edited by Heather R. Cunningham and Nathan H. Nazdrowicz
The most comprehensive synthesis of stream fish community research ever produced. CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2017 360 pp. 31 color photos, 17 b&w photos, 50 line drawings
978-1-4214-2202-2 $64.95 hc/e-book
The definitive resource for finding, identifying, and conserving Maryland’s amphibians and reptiles.
A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes
2018 312 pp. 106 color photos, 6 b&w illus., 255 maps, 5 graphs
A comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide to West Coast marine fishes.
978-1-4214-2595-5 $74.95 hc/e-book
From Alaska to California Val Kells, Luiz A. Rocha, and Larry G. Allen
2016 376 pp., 996 color illus.
978-1-4214-1832-2 $25.00 pb
Sharks of the Shallows Coastal Species in Florida and the Bahamas
Jeffrey C. Carrier photographs by Andy Murch, Jillian Morris, and Duncan Brake Thrilling underwater photographs enrich this unique guide to the shallow-water sharks of Florida and the Bahamas. 2017
212 pp., 239 color plates
978-1-4214-2294-7 $34.95 hc/e-book
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A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes From Maine to Texas Val Kells and Kent Carpenter
A comprehensive guide to the more than 1,000 nearshore and offshore fishes that live in brackish and marine waters from Maine to Texas. 2011
448 pp., 1,079 color illus., 192 b&w illus., 1 map
978-0-8018-9838-9 $27.00 pb
Ichthyology and Herpetology
Marine Fishes of Florida
The Leatherback Turtle
David B. Snyder and George H. Burgess
Biology and Conservation edited by James R. Spotila and Pilar Santidrián Tomillo
The essential illustrated guide to Florida’s marine fishes. 2016 392 pp., 495 color photos
978-1-4214-1872-8 $39.95 pb/e-book
Migration Ecology of Marine Fishes David Hallock Secor A revelatory look at the secrets of marine fish migration. 2015
304 pp., 84 line drawings
The most comprehensive book ever written on leatherback sea turtles. 2015 246 pp. 9 b&w photos, 70 line drawings, 16 color plates
978-1-4214-1708-0 $70.00 hc/e-book
Biology and Conservation of North American Tortoises
978-1-4214-1612-0 $99.95 hc/e-book
edited by David C. Rostal, Earl D. McCoy, and Henry R. Mushinsky
Marsupial Frogs
The most comprehensive book ever published on North America’s native tortoises.
Gastrotheca and Allied Genera
William E. Duellman The first major synthesis of marsupial frogs, this book is the magnum opus of renowned herpetologist William E. Duellman. 2015
432 pp., 103 color photos, 80 line drawings, 57 maps
978-1-4214-1675-5 $120.00 hc/e-book
2014 208 pp., 19 halftones, 30 line drawings
978-1-4214-1377-8 $69.95 hc/e-book
The Skeleton Revealed An Illustrated Tour of the Vertebrates
Steve Huskey Gorgeous high-contrast photographs reveal the eerie beauty of the vertebrate skeleton. 2017
360 pp., 192 b&w photos
978-1-4214-2148-3 $49.95 hc/e-book
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