When I first picked up "Arizona Game Birds" a couple of years ago, I looked at it as a serious textbook on Arizona's upland birds (partridges/pheasants, grouse, turkeys, quail, cranes, pigeons and doves). And it certainly is: with it's good-quality black-and-white figures, carefully designed maps, generous captions and an extended bibliography supplemented by a sufficient index, it ranks far above average when compared to similar scientific references. But this book is a lot more than a textbook: it is a unique comprehensive guide offering a straightforward path to both the novice and the expert through the complex, and at times confusing, interaction between the birds and their habitat. The general pattern Brown lays out in his clear, figurative language for each species in terms of life history, distribution, management history and hunting strategies is unsurpassed in the literature, a knowledge and expertise which can only be accumulated through decades of experience in the field as a wildlife biologist, AZ G&F game manager and a hunter. This book has served me as a faithful companion for not only planning hunting trips into new areas, but also to better understand the many biotic communities in the Southwest. Such information does not come easy, and one has to always work for it. Above all, I consider Brown's hunting anecdotes among the best put on paper. Loaded with practical advice and written with respect for the quarry by a true gentleman hunter, these short stories take you right into the field. Read e.g. about Brown looking back to Ward's Dove Night in Tuscon during the early 1970es and you will understand why this fine book is on my shelf standing right next to such classics as Jack O' Connor "Game in the Desert" and Charles A. Sheldon's "Wilderness of the Southwest". May it never go out of print!

Arizona Hiking: Urban Trails, Easy Paths & Overnight Treks from the publishers of Arizona Highways magazine superbly presents 67 hikes in Arizona's deserts, mountains, and canyons for hiker ranging in experience from beginner to seasoned. Directions for each hike, tips for physical conditioning, eye-catching color photographs, and more pack this recommended guide for dedicated outdoor enthusiasts in general, and anyone of any age or background planning outdoor excursions in Arizona's deserts, mountains, and canyons in particular.

A great and helpful book. Each state varies, and this book is exclusive to Arizona Landlord/Tenant Law. Has all the right forms and advice. Has saved me alot of money by learning proper screening and eviction proceedures.

I'm lucky, I live in Arizona. My family lives in the UK and visited a couple of years ago. I was looking for a gift and wanted to send something from Arizona (as opposed to something generic). This book was my choice. There are many guides and picture books of the state, but this one captures the real beuaty that is Arizona. The photographs are clear and bright and the text is easy is to read and it all makes sense. Books like these are never cheap, but it's definitly something to own if you like Arizona.

Fantastic review of the origins of all the place names in Arizona. Detailed, but with anecdotes from history to give life to the state. Great maps make finding everything easy. This books must have taken years to compile. If Arizona history interests you get this book.

This book is a wonderful way to get a taste of several different authors, poets, and story tellers. When you purchase the book, you can go online, join the club, and read more material from the same authors. If you are a lover of the desert southwest like I am, you will find this book to be a gem with un-ending possibilities.

Have you ever wondered what your hometown will look like 100 years from now, long after you are gone? Allen Dutton and Diane Bunting have offered this gift to Arizonans. As a native Arizonan, I have always been enamored of the Old West Arizona. Dutton and Bunting obtained photographs of many Arizona communities from the 19th century, and returned to set their tripod on the exact same place 100 years later. The results are startling. Some towns have become ghosts of their previous glory, while others have thrived beyond recognition. Still others remain relatively untouched by time.

I should comment on the remarkable quality of the photography. Dutton and Bunting used an 8 x 10 format, which make the landscape scenes come alive in black and white. Their technical mastery is evident in their work.

This work is a fascinating coffee table book, and a must for any Arizonan! Old west buffs will enjoy it too.

Here is the best tip that I can give anyone for fly fishing Arizona, ready? Buy it! Try buying it right here you won't find it in the shops yet. Get your credit card out, and type me a message right now telling me "thank you" so you don't have to hold yourself up e-mailing adam while you are getting ready to explore all the wonderful opportunities that are exposed in this book. I am absolutely impressed! In 1999, no less than three books on Arizona Fly Fishing have been released for the public. This book is a MUST HAVE for any fly fisher in the state of Arizona. If you have to buy one book, this is it. It is my favorite, did I say that? For those of you visiting the state, this resource is definitely one that puts you in touch with more information than most of the locals. Mr Johnson is obviously a very keen Arizona explorer with a fly rod. In a nutshell, you will not find any careless meanderings, no miss marked maps, just a Christopher Columbus of fly fishing here in our state. Gee's this guy has been around. The answers are there for questions that are very close to my heart. I will not go into detail about this book other than I TOLD YOU SO! Do you want Arizona Trout???

I am avid lover of Arizona folklore and ledgends, the author covers them beautifuly! Light hearted, tounge and cheek but with some great history of ledgends and lore as well as ghosts.This book is great if you love Tucson and the areas close by, many of these places you can visit and search out on your own for more information.An enjoyable read, fun and easy to read and a great gift for someone who loves Arizona and it's rich history, ledgends and ghost lore.

Author/photographer James Tallon has divided Arizona into eight regions, then included charts and maps, information on fishing sites, climate and more to make this an extremely comprehensive guide to the state'e public campgrounds. It is illustrated with page after page of full-color photographs, contained in a conveniently compact 8 3/4 x 5-inch format.
Tallon admits that the campgrounds selected were his own choices for "ambiance, pulchritude and serenity." He says:
"At each of the campgrounds in this book, depending on the amenities available, I tried to consider the broad spectrum of campers, from those who need nothing more than a ground cloth and a sleeping bag to those at the top of the comfort chain in bus-size motorhomes with two bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. A common ground for campers within these extremes is an appreciation of scenery, wildlife, natural and historic wonders, and outdoor recreation--including fishing, hiking, hunting, biking and bird-watching."
Tallon has roamed, written about and photographed Arizona's backcountry for over 30 years. While researching this book, he visited more than 215 campgrounds.