Books written by Gregory McNamee

Gila: The Life and Death of an American River

But the Gila is now, for at least half of its course, a dead river.
Aelian's On the Nature of Animals

Not much can be said with certainty about the life of Claudius Aelianus, known to us as Aelian.
A World of Turtles: A Literary Celebration

O TURTLE - CATCHING MEDICINE Tule Indian song The Tule Indians of Panama sing this medicine song before hunting turtles . a I am going to shoot a little bird , Sarwiwisopi , that can tame the turtle , Now I bring it home and hide it ...
The Serpent's Tale: Snakes in Folklore and Literature

“We travel the world,” writes Gregory McNamee, “and wherever we go there are snake stories to entertain us.” Here are some fifty diverse and unusual accounts of serpents from cultures across time and around the globe: snakes that ...
Frommer's Arizona and the Grand Canyon

Frommer's Complete Guides are packed with dazzling photos and detailed , opinionated and honest reviews, giving you the low-down on what's worth your trip and what's not.
Frommer's Arizona and the Grand Canyon

So whether you're going to be rafting the Grand Canyon, hiking in Sedona, living the high life in Phoenix and Scottsdale, or walking in the path of Native American history, this is the book for you.
Grand Canyon Place Names

Stories behind the names of the fabulous sights in Arizona's famous National Park.
Gila: The Life and Death of an American River, Updated and Expanded Edition.

For sixty million years, the Gila River, longer than the Hudson and the Delaware combined, has shaped the ecology of the Southwest from its source in New Mexico to its confluence with the Colorado River in Arizona.
Saguaros

Mark Klett has been photographing the deserts of the American West, in particular the beauties of the Sonoran landscape--a desert that sprawls across southern Arizona and northern Mexico. Along with...
Comeback Wolves: Western Writers Welcome the Wolf Home

Authors such as Susan J. Tweit, Craig Childs, Pam Houston, John Nichols, Kent Nelson, Rick Bass, Stephen Trimble, and Laura Pritchett have contributed works specifically written for this compilation, which creates a forum for writers to ...
The Ancient Southwest: A Guide to Archaeological Sites

Take a trip to the Ancient Southwest. McNamee guides you on a memorable tour through 50 national and state parks, monuments and other sites in the modern American Southwest.
The Desert Reader: A Literary Companion

First published in 1995 as 'The Sierra Club Desert Reader', this wide-ranging anthology is now published only by the University of New Mexico Press. Represented in this global selection are...
The Sierra Club Desert Reader: A Literary Companion

The Sierra Club Desert Reader is the inaugural volume in a new series of literary celebrations of the Earth's biomes -- the major ecological communities that have shaped the collective...
Frommer's Arizona and the Grand Canyon

Frommer's Complete Guides are packed with dazzling photos and detailed, opinionated and honest reviews, giving you the low-down on what's worth your trip and what's not.
Gila: The Life and Death of an American River

For sixty million years, the Gila River, longer than the Hudson and the Delaware combined, has shaped the ecology of the Southwest from its source in New Mexico to its...
Careers in Renewable Energy, updated 2nd edition: Your World, Your Future

Numerous job opportunities can be found in the fast-growing field of renewable energy. Grab this handy book and discover how clean energy can be a part of your future, whether you are new to the workforce or retooling your career.
The Bearskin Quiver: A Collection of Southwestern American Indian Folktales

All these stories show us " as the great anthropologist, Claude LÃ(c)vi-Strauss, observed " that folktales are not mere afterthoughts of literature, just pleasant stories to tell around the campfire, but rather valuable tools for ...
Trees: Between Earth and Heaven

Author Gregory McNamee weaves a diverse and global account of the myths, cultures, and traditions that convey the long-standing symbiosis between trees and humans, and renowned ethnobotanist Wade Davis anchors the text with a penetrating ...
Monumental Places: National Parks and Monuments in the Grand Canyon State

Stories in Monumental Places tell why these scenic treasures are imbedded in America's heritage. Illustrating this exciting tour of the sites are stunning images by Arizona Highways photographers, who are among the best in the world.
Careers in Renewable Energy: Get a Green Energy Job

This handy resource reveals how green energy can be a part of a professional's future.