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Contents
Poetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Great Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Of Life and Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Stories of Rural Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Winter Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 For the Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 The Classics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Fiction
The Color of Rock
Desert Mementos
Sandra Cavallo Miller
Caleb S. Cage
A young female physician attempts to start over at a Grand Canyon Clinic. There, she encounters medical mysteries, adventure, and unexpected romance
A heart-wrenching collection of loosely connected short stories set during the early stages of the Iraq War
A Novel
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“Part Grey’s Anatomy, part modern western romance, Miller’s enjoyable story marries unexpected diagnoses with the promise of a happily-ever-after and will please fans of Jojo Moyes.” —Publishers Weekly
Stories of Iraq and Nevada
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Abracadabra
The Saints of Rattlesnake Mountain
A Novel
Stories
David Kranes
Don Waters
A fantastical and inventive addition to the tradition of noir writing
These nine stories deftly explore the lives of characters losing or clinging to a fleeting faith and struggling to find something meaningful to believe in beneath overpowering desert skies
“Sprightly yet elegant prose propels this first-rate debut mystery from Kranes.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
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“Full of keen insights and biting prose, Desert Mementos deserves a prominent place on the ever-expanding bookshelf of contemporary war fiction.” —Michigan War Studies Review
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“Questions of faith and absolution fuel this evocative collection of meticulously crafted stories, all set in the contemporary American Southwest.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Refugia
Poetry
Kyce Bello Breathtaking debut of identity and place in a time of ecological crisis “Quietly political... Loving, unsparing visions of Bello’s native and family environments make Refugia both a lament and a song of praise. The poems are arranged in a direct way and are rife with detail, their lines both visceral and accessible.” —Foreword Reviews “In Bello’s tender debut, mothers and children tend to a resilient Earth, even as anxiety about climate change overwhelms the landscape.” —Publishers Weekly “Bello is a poet to watch, and Refugia is a book we need in this moment.” —Maggie Smith, author of Good Bones Buy Now
A deadly explosion at a Las Vegas chemical plant forces an afflicted cast of characters to reevaluate their lives
Raw and piercing stories that spotlight the voices of America’s forever wars may
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An engaging love story set against the backdrop of the attempt to use camels to build a road to the gold rush april
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The Great Outdoors
Where the Sky Touched the Earth
Granite and Grace
Seeking the Heart of Yosemite
The Cosmological Landscapes of the Southwest
Michael P. Cohen One man’s lifelong encounters with the iconic granite peaks of Yosemite National Park
Don Lago Explores how landscapes of the Southwest have offered humans a deeper sense of connection with the universe
“A perfect book for mountain people who distrust easy answers to existential questions.” —Jared Farmer, author of Trees in Paradise
“... essays that deftly and beautifully blend the lyrical and the scientific.” —Arizona Daily Sun Buy Now
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Let There Be Night
Fishes of the Great Basin
Edited by Paul Bogard
William G. Sigler and John W. Sigler
29 writers, scientists, poets, and scholars share their experiences of night and help us understand what we miss when dark skies and nocturnal wildness vanish
Naturalists and recreational anglers will welcome this illustrated volume which describes every species in the lakes and streams of the Great Basin
Testimony on Behalf of the Dark
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“... celebrates the gifts of darkness and mourns the loss of dark skies to light pollution. These fine essays reopen us to the dark, where we learn courage and remember wonder.” —Stephen Trimble, author of The Sagebrush Ocean
A Natural History
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Of Life and Nature
Here is Where I Walk
Out of the Woods
Leslie Carol Roberts
Julia Corbett
This profound eco-memoir meditates on all aspects of life, from the nature of the Presidio in San Francisco to the impact of personal tragedies
2018 MPIBA Reading the West Book Award Nonfiction Winner
Episodes from a Life in the Forest
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“There is a certain beauty and elegance in Roberts’s words and the rhythm and cadence of her writing. All the while, her text exudes a deep love and respect for the world around her. Simply put, Here is Where I Walk is a breath of fresh air. ” —Foreword Reviews
Seeing Nature in the Everyday
Rumination on the practical and existential challenges of living and environmentally-aware life
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Because the Light Will Not Forgive Me
Tree Lines
Shaun T. Griffin
Striking ink drawings of highaltitude pine trees accompany poetic vignettes about how people interact with mountain environments
Valerie P. Cohen and Michael P. Cohen
Essays from a Poet
A poet ponders the people, spaces, and ideas that have impacted his own life as well as those around him “Griffin’s lyrical essays reveal the complexities and spirit of poets and poems.” —Publishers Weekly Buy Now
“. . . smart, funny, and well-written. With a deceptively light touch, Corbett shows us a myriad of small ways out of our modern conundrum of consumerism and waste.” —New Pages
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“. . . a harmonious juxtaposition of two different ways of interpreting the complex relationship between humans, the alpine environment and the tough old conifers that dwell there.” —High Country News
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Stories of Rural Life
Two-Buck Chuck & The Marlboro Man
Cowboy is a Verb
Notes from a Modern-Day Rancher
The New Old West
Richard Collins
Frank Bergon
A memorable tale of perseverance and love of land from a conservationist-rancher
A powerful portrayal of the complexities of the American West in the 21st century “In 12 prose portraits of people and place, western novelist and historian Bergon portrays the marriage of Old West spirit with New West realities...” —Booklist Buy Now
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No Place Like Home
Lost in Austin
Linda M. Hasselstrom
Jim Andersen
Unique and honest, one woman ponders the changing nature of community in the modern West
Recounting life in a town of 250 people, this is a fascinating read for anyone who cherishes nostalgic memories of living in a small town or is contemplating moving to one
Notes from a Western Life
A Nevada Memoir
“With her feet firmly planted in the past and her eyes cast appraisingly toward the future, this prairie philosopher considers her personal heritage within the context of the land that sustains her.” —Booklist Buy Now
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“What I particularly relished was Collins’ deep love of the land. His passion for conserving and improving grasslands, water, wildlife—the very environment that sustains us—shines through his articulate and moving prose. He is a down-to-earth rancher and cowboy who finds great joy in his daily tasks while never losing sight of his role as steward of the land.” —H. Alan Day, author of author of The Horse Lover and Cowboy Up!
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“The book gives a whimsical account of life in rural Nevada as lived by a California transplant who flees the urban scene in the mid-1970s.” —Ann Ronald, author of Earthtones: A Nevada Album
Winter Adventure
50 of the Best Snowshoe Trails around Lake Tahoe Mike White An accessible, thorough, and scenic guide to Lake Tahoe’s unparalleled winter treks, summits, and views
“This book is a thorough yet-easy-to navigate summary of snowshoeing treks in the Lake Tahoe area. White zeroes in on every aspect of a successful snowshoe trek and deftly describes them for readers. It’s a work that should be mandatory for newbies and longtime Tahoe locals alike. ” —Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal
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Nevada
Elvis, Marilyn, and the Space Aliens
Minerals of Nevada
Robin Holabird
The first synoptic catalog of Nevada minerals, listing every mineral found in the state along with geography, history, and color photographs
Stephen B. Castor and Gregory C. Ferdock
Icons on Screen in Nevada
An insider’s account of the incredible film industry in Nevada
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“. . . a unique perspective on an interesting topic, one that is likely to be of significant interest not only to movie buffs but also those eager to learn more about Nevada history.” —Steve Blust, former deputy editor, Las Vegas Review-Journal
“At last, Nevada’s rich mineral heritage has been documented in this single, superb volume.” —Rock and Gem
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Literary Nevada
Christmas in Nevada
Writings from the Silver State
Patricia D. Cafferata
Edited by Cheryll Glotfelty
These delightful and touching stories tell how Nevadans have celebrated the holiday, from 1858 to the present day
Over 200 writings about Nevada, from Native American tales to contemporary writings on urban experience and environmental concerns
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“It is beyond me how anyone could read this volume and not head out, forthwith, on Nevada’s loneliest of roads.” —ISLE: Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment
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“This is a wonderful book to read and is recommended for all. The stories are fun and informative, the photographs are exceptional, and the reader will truly find that the celebration of Christmas in Nevada is unique. Patty’s research was tremendous, and it shows.” —Nevada in the West
Nevada
The Sagebrush Ocean
A Natural History of The Great Basin
From the Ruby Mountains to the Red Rock Canyon
Stephen Trimble
Mike White
Awe-inspiring photographs combined with eloquent accounts of personal experiences explore the natural history the Great Basin
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“... one beauty of a book, a triumph of regional literature of the kind we need, to relate more closely to his land of ours.” —Harold Gilliam, The San Francisco Chronicle
Nevada
A History of the Silver State Michael S. Green A detailed survey of Nevada’s past, from the arrival of the early European explorers, to the predominance of mining in the 1800s, to the rise of world-class tourism in the twentieth century, and to more recent attempts to diversify the economy
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“Michael Green’s book is an amazing and ambitious undertaking that will take you through every aspect of the Silver State’s history. It is a wellwritten and researched book...” —Nevada Magazine
50 Classic Hikes in Nevada
Suited for every taste and level of fitness, this guidebook takes you to the best trails in the state “If ever there was a ‘must have’ book for Nevada and visiting hikers, it’s this one.” —Nevada Appeal Buy Now
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For the Historian
The Powell Expedition
Memorials Matter
Don Lago
Jennifer K. Ladino
A fresh, new look at John Wesley Powell’s 1869 expedition down the Green and Colorado rivers
A fascinating discussion of place and trauma encapsulated in sites of public memory across the Western U.S. and Hawaii
New Discoveries about John Wesley Powell’s 1869 River Journey
Emotion, Environment, and Public Memory at American Historical Sites
“... a thought-provoking, nuanced work that reads at times like a detective story, and it should offer much fodder for historians.” —The Wall Street Journal Buy Now
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Saving Grand Canyon
Dams, Deals, and a Noble Myth Byron E. Pearson The astonishing untold story of a century of attempts to save one on of the world’s seven natural wonders—the Grand Canyon “A fresh, bold new case for who should get the credit for preserving the Grand Canyon.” —Bob Wyss, Professor of Journalism, University of Connecticut Buy Now
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Coming Spring 2020
“... offers a timely and thoughtful examination of the ways in which the built and natural environment shape collective memories and national identity.” —Western Historical Quarterly
Crush
For the Historian
The Triumph of California Wine
Boxing in Nevada from the Mining Camps to the Las Vegas Strip
John Briscoe A engrossing account of how California wines ascended to the pinnacle of the wine world
Richard O. Davies An engaging combination of narrative and analysis that is essential reading for sports fans and historians
“... this book is a compelling read fashioned with a skilled writer’s ability to weave facts and colorful tales into an epic story.” —Wine Spectator
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The San Francisco Civic Center
“Not only does it examine how the sport started, declined, and then reemerged, it also sheds light on its ties to the political, social, and business history of the Silver State.” —Western Historical Quarterly
Becoming Willa Cather Creation and Career
A History of the Design, Controversies, and Realization of a City Beautiful Masterpiece
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The Main Event
Daryl W. Palmer
James W. Haas
Biography of literary pioneer Willa Cather and her evolution as a renowned American writer
The untold 150-year story of inspiration and controversy surrounding San Francisco’s Civic Center
“... a welcome and innovative contribution...” —Timothy W. Bintrim, Professor of English, Saint Francis University
“... thorough and exhilarating book, which I consider a must-read for any devotee of Classical Architecture, or any architecture for that matter!” —Peter Lyden, president, Institute of Classical Architecture and Art
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The Classics
Travels with My Royal A Memoir of the Writing Life
Robert Laxalt
Robert Laxalt
The classic story of a Basque immigrant and the return to his homeland
In this candid memoir, he explores what is perhaps his most difficult subject ever—himself and his life as a writer
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“Laxalt describes the evolving process of writing—of building character, plot, and structure—and his inspirations for writing so compellingly that one wants to find and read his other books, the sooner the better.” —Booklist
“... deserves universal regard as a classic of Americana.” —The New York Times “An example of the art of writing.” —The Washington Post
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The Track of the Cat
A Garden of Bristlecones
Walter Van Tilburg Clark
Michael P. Cohen
A compelling tale of four men who fear a marauding mountain lion but swear to conquer it
An engaging, well-illustrated natural and cultural history of the oldest living organism—the bristlecone pine
A Novel
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Sweet Promised Land
“This is the real beauty of Walter Clark’s masterful prose—its wonderful capacity to evoke from the homeliest circumstances the quality of grief and loneliness that exists deep in or under every human effort.” —The New York Times
Tales of Change in the Great Basin
“This is a most impressive, groundbreaking work.” —Cheryll Glotfelty, co-editor of The Ecocriticism Reader
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Dead Neon
The Classics
Tales of Near-Future Las Vegas
A Novel
Edited by Todd James Pierce and Jarret Keene
Susan Lang With an unconventional pioneer woman as its heroine, Lang’s earnest, nostalgic debut novel explores the satisfactions of learning how to tame the wilderness
These fourteen stories imagine Sin City in the near future, when excess has led to social, environmental, or economic collapse “…thrilling, fantastic, and mysterious all at the same time.” —Straylight Magazine
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“… rare and needed treasure—a book about a woman in the midst of the male myth of the American West.” —Kate Horsley, author of Between the Legs and Crazy Woman
Juniper Blue
Moon Lily
Susan Lang
Susan Lang
The saga continues of a fully modern woman seeking her own identity and destiny against the turbulent, colorful setting of the rapidly changing twentiethcentury West
In this final volume of Susan Lang’s Ruth Farley trilogy, Ruth discovers the limits of her autonomy and struggles to make peace with her painful past
A Novel
A Novel
“. . . a very unusual, and touching, love story.” —William Kittredge, author of Owning it All and Hole in the Sky Buy Now
Small Rocks Rising
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“What a double gift: the return of southwestern novelist Susan Lang and the return of her heroine, Ruth Farley.” —Mary Sojourner, author of 29 and Going Through Ghosts
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