An intimate photographic portrait of the marsh as few have ever seen it—exquisitely subtle, mysterious, and teeming with rare birds and flora Drawn since boyhood to the beauty and allure of marshes, naturalist William Burt has prowled them by day and night, in every season, from one edge of North America to the other. For thirty years he has hauled his large-format camera with him, seeking to capture on film the elusive birds, the wildflowers and grasses, and the unique wild beauty of the marshes. In this breathtakingly lovely book, he selects ninety of his most striking photographs. He also offers his reflections on the marshes he has visited, inviting his readers to come with him and become acquainted with this hidden world, its richness, and its vulnerability. Burt explores marshes near and far, from Connecticut to Manitoba, the Gulf of Mexico, California’s Central Valley, the Northern Plains, and elsewhere. His photographs explore all aspects and seasons of marsh life but focus especially on such shy inhabitants as rails, bitterns, grebes, and gallinules. While the photographs tell stories of their own, Burt’s narrative invokes the marshes of the past and compares them to today’s, with prose as picture-sharp as the photography. No book has ever evoked the mystery and beauty of the marshes so compellingly as this by William Burt. And no reader, having accompanied the author to this secret world, will fail to appreciate the rare privilege of having been there.

Marshes: The Disappearing Edens

Science & Math

Burt, William

Biological Sciences

Yale University Press

Arranged chronologically in five chapters that cover the 1940s to present, this photohistory explains and illustrates how rule changes and governing regulations have molded the evolution of stock cars for more than a half-century, from the Grand National to the NASCAR era.

The American Stock Car

Engineering & Transportation

Automotive

Motorbooks Intl

This all-color book details the ubiquitous Beetle, from its beginnings in Germany, through its introduction in the United States in 1949, to the demise of the coupe in 1976 and the convertible in 1979, through the introduction of an all-new Bug. Burt lays out the complete evolution of this unique automotive milestone from People's car to counter-culture icon.

Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Bus in not just a vehicle - it's a movement. This lighthearted look at the Transporter's long and colorful life includes 50 years of history and an abundance of full color photographs. Trace this legendary and easily recognizable vehicle's life from its birth in Germany to its introduction in the US. Growing in popularity in the 1960s, the counterculture movement identified with it and it evolved into a practical family vehicle. With little power and almost no heat, the VW bus still has a faithful following.

Volkswagen Bus (Enthusiast Color Series)

Nascar Transporters

Sports & Outdoors

Miscellaneous

MBI Publishing Co.

Race Fans Reference: Understanding Winston Cup Racing

Reference

Southern Pub Group

A personal account of the author's quest to photograph the elusive bird, the rail

Shadowbirds: A Quest for Rails

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

UNKNO

The '67 Camaro was a big leap into the pony-car market for Chevrolet. The first- and second-generation Camaros turned out to be more than just Chevy's answers to the Mustang v they are two of the best-looking muscle cars ever. With convertibles and hardtops, RS, SS, and Z-28 models, it's no wonder why the Camaro has remained an enthusiast favorite all these years. In Chevrolet Camaro 1967-1972, author William Burt uses over 250 color photos to show you all about the Camaro. He devotes a chapter to each Camaro model year, from its debut it 1967 to the beginning of the emissions era in 1972. All the RS, SS, Z-28 Camaros, along with their 302-, 327-, 350-ci small-block and 396-, 427-, and 454-ci big-blocks are covered in detail. See the original colors, options, and hardware, including suspension, brake, interior, and under-hood photography. This is the ultimate 1967-1972 Camaro guide for enthusiasts, owners, restorers, and scale-model builders.

Chevrolet Camaro 1967 to 1972 (Musclecartech)

Specialty Pr Pub & Wholesalers

When the 1963 Corvette first appeared, it was obvious that the engineers had cut many of the car’s ties to the past—the new Corvette had its own identity. No one can mistake any Corvette produced in 1962 or earlier for a 1963 model. The 1963 through 1967 Corvette Sting Ray (also known as the C2 or "midyear" Corvette) is its own creature in both styling and performance--it is different and progressive. There were major advances to the chassis, suspension, body, interior, and drivetrain. It had been redesigned and refined, with a desire to improve, not just to change. In Chevrolet Corvette: 1963 to 1967, author William Burt uses over 250 color photographs to demonstrate the striking beauty of the Sting Ray ’Vette. Burt covers the available engines, transmissions, suspension, interiors, body styles, colors, and option packages, giving you an all-in-one source for 1963-1967 Corvette information. This invaluable reference guide also includes a special chapter covering scale-model C2 Corvettes. Whether you are restoring a classic Corvette, constructing an accurate scale-model Corvette, or just enjoy these beautiful classic automobiles, Chevrolet Corvette: 1963 to 1967 has all the detailed information you need.

Chevrolet Corvette 1963 to 1967 (Musclecartech)

Never-before-seen photographs of baby birds of the marshlands from a noted birding photographer Naturalist William Burt is known for seeking out wild places and elusive birds―and none fit the bill quite so well as the creatures featured in this book. This may well be his break out book, featuring the downy young of the wetlands, whose images are full of character and appeal. Most of these birds have never been captured on film until now. From the comic-monster herons to the fuzzy ducklings and stick-legged sandpipers, these tots have personality and spunk. In the wetlands, they come together, drawn by one essential need: for water. These babies then, are birds that get their feet wet; this book is one for bird lovers, naturalists, photographers, and animal lovers. “A perfectionist whose photographs of shy and elusive birds of the wetlands are unquestionably the finest ever taken.” –Roger Tory Peterson
"What really comes through, in the writing and the photographs, is his deep and sensitive appreciation of the uniqueness of each of these most intriguing birds."--David Allen Sibley 150 full color photographs

Water Babies: The Hidden Lives of Baby Wetland Birds

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Countryman Press

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