Participation in America represents the largest study ever conducted of the ways in which citizens participate in American political life. Sidney Verba and Norman H. Nie addresses the question of who participates in the American democratic process, how, and with what effects. They distinguish four kinds of political participation: voting, campaigning, communal activity, and interaction with a public official to achieve a personal goal. Using a national sample survey and interviews with leaders in 64 communities, the authors investigate the correlation between socioeconomic status and political participation. Recipient of the Kammerer Award (1972), Participation in America provides fundamental information about the nature of American democracy.

150 Nature Hot Spots in California: The Best Parks, Conservation Areas and Wild Places

History

Brown, Ann Marie

Americas

Firefly Books

"This beautifully designed and photographed book features some of California's finest natural areas. Covered in the book are national and state parks, natural reserves, national monuments and other recreation sites. All of the state is included from the snow-draped slopes of Mt. Shasta in the north to the Joshua tree landscapes of the south." -- National Outdoor Book Awards, 2019 Honorable Mention 
 An illustrated guide to California's most popular and iconic nature getaways. 
 150 Nature Hot Spots in California showcases the legendary diversity and beauty of California's landscape and wildlife -- famous deserts, iconic badlands, lush forests and beautiful beaches. The book is organized by region. Each entry includes at-a-glance information on activities, addresses and contact information; a feature on the location's characteristics, history and best hiking paths; and photography illustrating the geography and prominent wildlife and flora of the region. 
 The destinations and sites include: 
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<li> Waterfalls and giant sequoias of Yosemite National Park</li> <li> The cinder cone of Amboy Crater</li> <li> Below-sea-level salt flats of Death Valley National Park</li> <li> Elephant seals at A-o Nuevo State Park</li> <li> The palm oasis at Coachella Valley Preserve</li> <li> Tide pools at Cabrillo National Monument</li> <li> The wind-sculpted badlands of Alabama Hills</li> <li> Hydrothermal features of Lassen Volcanic National Park</li> <li> Tule elk and whales at Point Reyes National Seashore.</li>
</ul>
 California is one of America's most popular travel destinations. According to Visit California, the state is the No. 1 tourism destination in the U.S. Of the 268 million tourists that visited in 2016, roughly 75 percent were Californians, 18 percent were from other states and 7 percent were from outside the country. 
 This guidebook will appeal to all travelers: families, hikers, campers, photographers and other nature enthusiasts; those who'd want to spend a week in the wilderness; and those who simply want to take a day trip. The book is a must-have for libraries, tourism offices, travel agents and bookstores.

Each of these decks is packed with 50 hiking adventures and comes equipped with a handy clip-on carabiner for bringing cards along wherever the trail leads. Take a hike and discover Northern California's breathtaking parks, forests, and more. With detailed topographic maps and instructions for 50 easy to moderate hikes, just clip on a card using the handy carabiner for easy reference along the trail. Hikes include: Yosemite Muir Woods Redwoods National Park Napa Valley

Hooked on Hiking: Northern California: 50 Hiking Adventures

Sports & Outdoors

Wright, Bart

Lohnes, Tim

Hiking & Camping

Chronicle Books+

Each of these decks is packed with 50 hiking adventures and comes equipped with a handy clip-on carabiner for bringing cards along wherever the trail leads.Take a hike through Southern California's beautiful parks, forests, and more.Hikes include: Joshua Tree Death Valley Channel Islands National Park Kings Canyon

Hooked on Hiking Southern California: 50 Hiking Adventures

Few can resist the sight of water tumbling over a rocky cliff or splashing down through a forested canyon. In California Waterfalls, Ann Marie Brown details 225 of these extraordinary spots from San Diego to the Oregon border, including drive-to and bike-to falls, falls requiring a moderate hike, and overnight backpacking spots.

California Waterfalls: Where to Hike, Bike, Backpack, Walk, and Drive to 200 of the Golden State's Most Spectacular Falls

Travel

United States

Foghorn Pr

Presents the Bodies in Motion program of becoming or staying fit by utilizing diet, exercise, and mental awareness

Bodies in Motion: Finding Joy in Fitness

Janklowicz, Gilad

Medical Books

Are you a first-timer about to take your inaugural trek? Are you a veteran hiker looking to be even more efficient when enjoying the sport you love? Are you someone in between? Then look no further than expert trekker Ann Brown’s Hike Smart, the definitive guide to efficient and enjoyable hiking for all levels of experience. Compiling knowledge from more than thirty years of hiking, Hike Smart includes hundreds of tips, tactics, and techniques all aimed at helping you become a better hiker. Within these pages, you’ll find: Dozens of trail dos and don’ts Pointers on choosing the right gear for your hikewith an emphasis on boots and packs Advice on negotiating different terrains Recommendations on how-to deal with unexpected on-trail situations Stories and interviews from hikers who’ve conquered tough trails Beautiful color photos of some of America’s most majestic hikes And much more! So whether you’re about to embark on your first hike or your hundred-and-first, Hike Smart is the only guide you’ll need to ensure that you have your most enjoyable, and smartest trek yet.

Hike Smart: Tips and Tactics for Improving Your Treks

Breeden, Terra

Reference

Skyhorse

Devoted campers, hikers, boaters, anglers, bikers, and golfers agree: Foghorn Outdoors guidebooks are essential for anyone who wants to spend less time planning and more time enjoying the outdoors. Each book is an excursion guide packed with the latest information on a variety of adventures near and far. Foghorn Outdoors: Northern California Biking features 150 of the most scenic routes in regions such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Mendocino, Wine Country, Tahoe, Yosemite, and Big Sur. Also highlighted are rides for mountain bikers, road cyclists, and recreational riders of all abilities, including those pulling trailers or sporting training wheels. Each route is rated for level of difficulty, terrain, mileage, estimated riding time, and elevation gain; and every ride description includes a route map, elevation profile, and a black and white photo. Mile-by-mile route details include where to stop for water, groceries, cafes, picnics, parks, short hikes, historic sites, and more. Additional advice offers tips on equipment and clothing, rules of the road and trail, bike maintenance tips, and a listing of regional bike shops.

Foghorn Outdoors Northern California Biking: 150 of the Best Road and Trail Rides

Individual Sports

Rick Steves

Devoted campers, hikers, boaters, anglers, bikers, and golfers agree: Foghorn Outdoors guidebooks are essential for anyone who wants to spend less time planning and more time enjoying the outdoors. Each book is an excursion guide packed with the latest information on a variety of adventures near and far. Written by outdoors experts Tom Stienstra and Ann Marie Brown, Foghorn Outdoors: California Hiking is the complete hiker's resource, with detailed descriptions of more than 1,000 hikes of varying lengths, difficulty, and terrain. From short morning hikes along the coast to multiday backpacking trips in the Sierra Nevada, this guide has all the information you need for an enjoyable hiking experience. This sixth edition includes a new organizational structure that is divided into regions which will also be the destination chapters of the books. New keynotes will provide a short introduction to each region describing the features of the area with particular attention to what hiking is like in the area. New maps will be very detailed and easy to navigate and each region will have a complete map set with every hike listed on it. New hiking tips, which have not been part of this book before, include advice on gear, safety, low-impact hiking, climate, seasons, and more.

Foghorn Outdoors California Hiking: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,000 of the Best Hikes

Stienstra,Tom

Avalon Travel Pub

Think getting away from the more than six million neighbors one has while living in the San Francisco Bay Area is difficult? This region possesses more parkland and a greater number of diversity of trails than any other comparably sized metropolitan region in the country. All of these outdoor havens are remarkably accessible and author Ann Marie Brown offers the best ones in Foghorn Outdoors 101 Great Hikes of the San Francisco Bay Area. This book provides detailed information on the trails found in the regions' numerous state and national parks -- from mountaintop rambles on Mount Diablo and Mount Tamalpais to seashore strolls at Point Reyes and Ano Nuevo. All trails are rated according to difficulty and the time required for hiking, and offer tips on weather, ways to avoid the crowds, best family hikes, and much more. Special attention is also given to wildlife habitats and areas of botanical interest. Insightful, informative, and enlightening, Foghorn Outdoors 101 Great Hikes of the San Francisco Bay Area is a must-have for casual or experienced hikers alike.

Foghorn Outdoors 101 Great Hikes of the San Francisco Bay Area

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150 Nature Hot Spots in California: The Best Parks, Conservation Areas and Wild Places

150 Nature Hot Spots in California: The Best Parks, Conservation Areas and Wild Places

Hooked on Hiking: Northern California: 50 Hiking Adventures

Hooked on Hiking Southern California: 50 Hiking Adventures

California Waterfalls: Where to Hike, Bike, Backpack, Walk, and Drive to 200 of the Golden State's Most Spectacular Falls

Bodies in Motion: Finding Joy in Fitness

Hike Smart: Tips and Tactics for Improving Your Treks

Foghorn Outdoors Northern California Biking: 150 of the Best Road and Trail Rides

Foghorn Outdoors California Hiking: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,000 of the Best Hikes

Foghorn Outdoors 101 Great Hikes of the San Francisco Bay Area