February
2007
BAJA BOOK BEAT
February 20th (Wednesday)
2:00 PM……………
GRAHAM MACKINTOSH , NOTED
AUTHOR OF BAJA BOOKS, WILL BE HERE AT THE BOOK STORE…….Graham
will give a presentation on the background of his
3 published books and hopefully a peek into his
new work……..and will of course share
with us many tales of his adventures in the Baja…….As
always come up and relax …..enjoy a slice
of Flora’s (baja java) carrot cake…coffee/tea……
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NEW BAJA BOOK------OASIS
OF STONE--------
Photographs by Miguel Angel
de la Cueva. Text by Bruce Berger…
Visions of Baja California
Sur. Gorgeous full-color photography by award-winning
photographer Miguel Angel de la Cueva and evocative
text by Bruce Berger (Almost an Island, The Telling
Distance), bring the southern half of Baja California
to life. Beginning with its unique geology and moving
on to the coastal, desert, and mountain ecosystems
of Mexico’s little-known peninsula, this lushly
decorated coffee-table book highlights the flora
and fauna….This beautiful book is broken up
into 4 sections…..Rock that Flows –
A Stroll through the Thorns – Creatures of
Mirage – The Newcomer…….
We have several copies of
the Magnificent Peninsula-Jack Williams. Published
in 1992 it is one of those fairly hard to find books
on the Baja……some of the material is
of course dated but nonetheless it will make a nice
addition to you Baja collection…
MARCH 13TH-Alec Wilkinson’s
long awaited book will be available…The Happiest
Man in the World: An Account of the Life of Poppa
Neutrino.
Wilkinson simply observes,
acting as our conduit to this abrasively compelling
personality. The portrait of Neutrino that emerges
from these encounters and anecdotes is a truly captivating
story. We hopefully will have some signed copies
available at some point in time.
DRY BORDERS –Great
Natural Reserves of the Sonoran Desert…Edited
by Richard Stephen Felger and Bill Broyles- the
authors consider the Sonoran Desert from six general
aspects. It introduces those who make the desert
their home, including both native peoples and visiting
scientists. Discusses birds, bugs, and botany, all
the things that live and grow in the borderlands,
It examines the waters and the aquatic life of the
region from the Colorado River to the Sea of Cortez.
Focuses on protecting the preserving the desert
and its increasingly endangered species into the
future, and includes a geographic dictionary.
The following EVENTS should
be on everyone’s calendar and are listed by
the event date. Each of these go a long way in assisting
the local community and reflect many long hours
of work by each of these organizations…..
FEB 13TH AT 2:00PM A ROMANTIC
VALENTINE’S PARTY & SILENT AUCTION…PRESENTED
BY LAS AMIGAS CLUB…..And a quote from the
AMIGAS “A party you
don’t want to miss! Fantastic Buffet of Light
Hors d’Oeuvres, plus an array of “Godiva-style”
desserts – All you can eat for only $10.00
plus a huge selection of items guaranteed to get
you in a bidding mood…..the funds raised from
the event benefit young folks through their University
Scholarship Program.
MARCH 24, 9AM THE KICKOFF
OF THE SAN FELIPE CANCER WALK.
Organized by Rotary Club
of San Felipe….the money raised by this event
will be used for local cancer education; screening;
and assisting with treatment of San Felipe residents.
Registration forms avail at the book store…..
MARCH 31ST/APRIL 1ST The
SHRINERS y ninos de SAN FELIPE BLUES & ART FIESTA….This
major music and art event is the result of some
farsighted friends of the community….On the
music bill with be the ‘THE QUEEN OF STEAM.
Michele Lundeen….often described as “Janis
Joplin meets Bonnie Raitt”. Tickets are available
at many local outlets plus of course the Book Store…..
The San Felipe Title Co.
is open from 9AM till 4PM everyday except Monday.
Up on the balcony overlooking the Sea of Cortez.
Phone number is 577-0471. Web site:
www.sanfelipetitleco.com
p.s. No publication date
yet on the Baja Almanac. Beware of internet offers
as NO one has this guide in stock…..ABSOLUTELY
NO ONE…..
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