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Titles appearing in SciTech Book News — June 2007
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Birding Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend; more than 75 prime birding sites.

Ritter, Jamie. (Where to bird series)
FalconGuide, ©2007    255 p.    $17.95    QL684
978-0-7627-3915-8

Corpus Christi was recently named the "birdiest" city in the U.S. An Audubon Society member from there introduces the species spotted in this survey, major birding sites in the southeastern part of Texas by region, and tips for excursions to them. Site profiles include details on habitats, resident and migrating birds, peak season, and visiting. The guide includes a master site map, b&w photos, and a species status and distribution chart. FalconGuide is an imprint of Globe Pequot Press. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The history of Browning firearms.

Miller, David.
The Lyons Press, ©2006    128 p.    $24.95    TS533
1-59228-910-X

For general readers, this volume recounts the history of John M. Browning (1855-1926) and his inventions and designs in the field of gunsmithing, along with approximately 250 color photos, mostly of guns, and designer's drawings. Pistols, rifles, shotguns, and machine guns are included, with details about models and their history. A brief section features Browning knives. There is no bibliography. Miller is a former officer in the British armed forces and an author of about 50 books on guns and warfare. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

In the company of wild bears; a celebration of backcountry grizzlies and black bears.

Smith, Howard. Photographs by Michael H. Francis.
The Lyons Press, ©2006    216 p.    $22.95    QL737
978-1-59228-952-3

This volume features stories and b&w and color photos of black bears, Alaskan brown bears, and grizzlies. The stories are accounts of Smith's encounters with the animals, and he supplements this with tips on understanding bear language, protection, hibernation, sharing living space, differences between species, and poaching. There is no index or bibliography. Smith is the author of Mountain Harmonies: Walking the Western Wildernesses. Francis is a wildlife photographer and the author of 30 books. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Monsters of the sea. (reprint, 204)

Ellis, Richard.
The Lyons Press, ©2006    429 p.    $16.95    QL121
978-1-59228-967-7

In this paperback edition of the 2004 book, a leading marine writer/artist sorts out scientifically-validated sea denizens from sailors' and writers' fantasies and hucksters' creations. Illustrations include actual giant squids, mythical sea serpents, and P.T. Barnum's mermaids. This contribution to cryptozoology and conservation debates includes the Linnaean Society's questionnaire on sightings, and a chronology of giant squid sightings. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Return of the condor; the race to save our largest bird from extinction.

Moir, John.
The Lyons Press, ©2006    223 p.    $24.95    QL696
978-1-59228-949-3

This book recounts how the California condor was saved from extinction. Moir describes what happened from the 1940s on, problems with captive breeding, and the specific work of Jan Hamber and Carl Koford. Included are color photos and a list of places to view wild condors. Moir is a naturalist, writer, and science educator. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)