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…..