Washington in the Pacific Northwest
Author: Michael K. Green
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 483
ISBN-13: 1423623878
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The Weather of the Pacific Northwest
Author: Cliff Mass
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Published: 2021-09-12
Total Pages: 314
ISBN-13: 0295748451
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPowerful Pacific storms strike the region. Otherworldly lenticular clouds often cap Mount Rainier. Rain shadows create sunny skies while torrential rain falls a few miles away. The Pineapple Express brings tropical moisture and warmth during Northwest winters. The Pacific Northwest produces some of the most distinctive and variable weather in North America, which is described with colorful and evocative language in this book. Atmospheric scientist and blogger Cliff Mass, known for his ability to make complex science readily accessible to all, shares eyewitness accounts, historical episodes, and the latest meteorological knowledge. This updated, extensively illustrated, and expanded new edition features: • A new chapter on the history of wildfires and their impact on air quality • Analysis of recent floods and storms, including the Oso landslide of 2014, the 2016 “Ides of October” windstorm, and the tornado that damaged 250 homes in Port Orchard on the Kitsap Peninsula in 2018 • Fresh insight on local weather phenomena such as “The Blob” • Updates on the latest technological advances used in forecasting • A new chapter on the meteorology of British Columbia Highly readable and packed with useful scientific information, this indispensable guide is a go-to resource for outdoor enthusiasts, boaters, gardeners, and anyone who wants to understand and appreciate the complex and fascinating meteorology of the region.
Washington in the Pacific Northwest
Author: Michael K. Green
Publisher: Gibbs Smith Publishers
Published: 2002-01-01
Total Pages: 234
ISBN-13: 9780879059880
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWashington in the Pacific Northwest is a middle school Washington history textbook. The outline for this book is based on Washington's Essential Learning Requirements for social studies and teaches geography, civics, economics, and history. The book places the state's historical events in the context of our nation's history. The student edition has many features such as Places to Locate, Terms to Understand, primary sources, maps and timelines that engage students in influential people and periods or events that have influenced Washington history. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 The Far Corner: Washington's Geography Chapter 2 Fire and Ice-Washington's Geology Chapter 3 American Indians of the Pacific Northwest Chapter 4 The Great Encounter Chapter 5 Looking West Chapter 6 Life in Washington Territory Chapter 7 Leaving the Frontier Behind Chapter 8 Reform, War, and Inventions Chapter 9 Hard Times and the Home Front Chapter 10 Cold War and Civil Rights Chapter 11 Taking Our Place in the World Chapter 12 Making a Living in Washington Chapter 13 Our State Government
DK Eyewitness Pacific Northwest
Author: DK Eyewitness
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2020-07-21
Total Pages: 518
ISBN-13: 0744030560
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Pacific Northwest will lead you straight to the best attractions this beautiful region has to offer. This newly updated guide covers all the major cities, from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, to Vancouver, British Columbia, and provides all the insider tips you need, whether you want to kayak on Lake Ozette in Olympic National Park or go shopping in downtown Seattle's Columbia Center. Explore the culture, history, architecture, beaches, and scenic walks area-by-area. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Pacific Northwest. • Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. • Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. • Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. • Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. • Area maps marked with sights. • Detailed city maps include a street finder index for easy navigation. • Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. • Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Pacific Northwest truly shows you what others only tell you. Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide.
Flora of the Pacific Northwest
Author: C. Leo Hitchcock
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Published: 2018-09-17
Total Pages: 928
ISBN-13: 0295742895
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFlora of the Pacific Northwest, first published in 1973, became an instant classic for its innovative style of providing species descriptions in the identification keys, and for its comprehensive illustrations of nearly all treated taxa (species, subspecies, and varieties). Students rely on it as an essential primer, while veteran botanists and natural resource managers use it as the definitive reference for the region�s flora. This completely revised and updated edition captures the advances in vascular plant systematics over the decades since publication of the first edition. These advances, together with significant changes in plant nomenclature, the description of taxa new to science from the region, and the recent documentation of new native and nonnative species in the Pacific Northwest required a thorough revision of this authoritative work. Flora of the Pacific Northwest covers all of Washington, the northern half of Oregon, Idaho north of the Snake River Plain, the mountainous portion of western Montana, and the southern portion of British Columbia. It accounts for the wild-growing native and introduced vascular plants falling within those boundaries and includes: Treatment of 5,545 taxa (more than 1,000 taxa added from the first edition) Illustrations for 4,716 taxa (1,382 more than the first edition) Nomenclature changes for more than 40 percent of the taxa included in the first edition These enhancements make this new edition the most comprehensive reference on Pacific Northwest vascular plants for professional and amateur botanists, ecologists, rare plant biologists, plant taxonomy instructors, land managers, nursery professionals, and gardeners.
Hidden Pacific Northwest
Author: Eric Lucas
Publisher:
Published: 2009-07-28
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781569756188
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHidden guides combine unique travel choices, outdoor adventures and little-known locales into a guide where vacations meet adventures. Each guide includes detailed maps, complete internet information for each listing, highlighted author favorites, suggested itineraries, and walking and driving tours. While Seattle may be leading the growth in this red-hot region, there are still many unspoiled getaways to be found in the Pacific Northwest. This guide balances coverage of vintage favorites with new hot spots. Hidden Pacific Northwest takes travelers one step further by adding extensive coverage of outdoor activities, from windsurfing the Columbia River Gorge to climbing glaciers on Mount Rainier to sea kayaking the British Columbia coast. It details 333 places to hike and 726 campgrounds. Also described are distinctive lodging options - including 93 coastal inns - 18 covered bridges to write home about, 10 lighthouses to climb, and 45 places to shop for Northwest crafts. This edition features 53 maps.
The Pacific Northwest Coast
Author: Paul D. Komar
Publisher: Living with the Shore
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhile the coast of the Pacific Northwest becomes ever more populated and developed, its beaches and cliffs continue to be altered by ocean currents and winter storms. Coastal oceanographer Paul Komar reminds readers of the area's geological and cultural history and the ever-present problem of erosion. He issues an urgent call for changes in shoreline management and attitudes toward development. 41 figures. 20 maps. 112 photos.
Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
Author: Paul Bonine
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2017-12-27
Total Pages: 321
ISBN-13: 1604698365
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA must-have growing guide for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest A gardener’s plant choices and garden style are inextricably linked to the place they call home. In order to grow a flourishing garden, every gardener must know the specifics of their region’s climate, soil, and geography. Gardening in the Pacific Northwest, by regional gardening experts Paul Bonine and Amy Campion, is comprehensive, enthusiastic, and accessible to gardeners of all levels. It features information on site and plant selection, soil preparation and maintenance, and basic design principles. Plant profiles highlight the region’s best perennials, shrubs, trees, and vines. Color photographs throughout show wonderful examples of Northwest garden style.
Company Towns of the Pacific Northwest
Author: Linda Carlson
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Published: 2017-09-01
Total Pages: 297
ISBN-13: 0295742925
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Company town.” The words evoke images of rough-and-tumble loggers and gritty miners, of dreary shacks in isolated villages, of wages paid in scrip good only at price-gouging company stores of paternalistic employers. But these stereotypes are outdated, especially for those company towns that flourished well into the twentieth century. This new edition updates the status of the surviving towns and how they have changed in the fifteen years since the original edition, and what new life has been created on the sites of the ones that were razed. In the preface, Linda Carlson reflects on how wonderful it has been to meet people who lived in these towns, or had parents who did, and to hear about their memorable experiences.
Pacific Northwest Wining and Dining
Author: Braiden Rex-Johnson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2007-10-22
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 0471746851
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA beautiful cookbook and guide to the Pacific Northwest's vibrant wine and culinary scene Blessed with abundant seafood, wonderful produce, and bountiful vineyards, the Pacific Northwest has spawned a unique culinary culture. In this dazzling cookbook, Braiden Rex-Johnson takes us along as she visits the region's most accomplished chefs and winemakers, showcasing the dishes and wines that have made the Pacific Northwest a gastronomic mecca. Brimming with stories and lore, illustrated with 186 gorgeous color photos, and featuring 113 recipes and wine pairings, Pacific Northwest Wining and Dining brilliantly brings to life this region's special culinary character.
