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18 | RECENTLY RELEASED ISBN: 978-0-7643-6905-6 Size: 6" x 9" (152 x 229 mm) Pages: 88 Price: $14.99, £13.99, 19.99 CAD Illustrations: 58 color images Binding: softcover BISAC: TRAVEL / United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, PA) Seashells of the Jersey Shore Identify and Learn about the Shells You Find on the Beach By Melissa Avstreih This go-to identification guide for Jersey Shore beachcombers provides color photos of seashells and information about the animals that lived in them. Ideal for beachgoers who want to knowmore about the shells they find, this well-organized book will help readers identify more than 35 of the most common seashells found on New Jersey’s beaches. The well-researched guide offers information about the animals that once lived in the shells, including where they lived, what they ate, and even how they may have died. The handy guide’s features include color photographs of real shells, fun facts about the shells and the animals that lived in them, a section on nonshell treasures from the sea, a user guide to help make identification simple, and a lightweight, portable size that is perfect to tuck into a beach bag. From Sea Bright to Cape May, Seashells of the Jersey Shore will help curious beachcombers of all ages to identify and learn about the shells they find “down the shore.” Melissa Avstreih leveraged her Harvard University journalism degree and her decades of experience researching, writing, and fact-checking to author Seashells of the Jersey Shore . The mother of two young beachcombers, she currently lives in Arlington, Virginia, and has enjoyed many summers “down the shore.” ISBN 978-0-7643-6905-6 ISBN: 978-0-7643-6928-5 Size: 9 1/8" x 8 1/8" (232 x 207 mm) Pages: 176 Price: $29.99, £27.99, 39.99 CAD Illustrations: 106 color images Binding: hardcover BISAC: TRAVEL / United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, PA) Back Roads of the Mid-Atlantic States By David Skernick Gorgeous panoramic photographs describe the towns, architecture, natural places, and landscapes of six of the original colonies in this captivating, scenic tour of the mid-Atlantic region, which spotlights lesser-known areas. When most people think about the mid-Atlantic states, they think of New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and other big, sprawling cities. Travel through these pages and you will find yourself on the hidden highways that lead to places such as Shushan, New York; Cherry Ridge, Pennsylvania; and Fizzleburg, Maryland. Find scenic and wondrous views in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. The mid-Atlantic states are living American history—home to the old, the new, and, of course, the beautiful natural areas that haven’t changed and one hopes never will. There is beauty all over this area. Lakes, mountains, and rivers are everywhere. Skernick, who leads photography workshops nationwide, lets readers in on his camera strategies with an appendix listing exposure, equipment, and panorama statistics for each image—enough to satisfy even the most technology-minded photographer. David Skernick resides in Warsaw, Virginia, with his wife, Ria, and dog, Dudley. He spends as much time as possible traveling, photographing, and teaching workshops along the back roads of the United States. ISBN 978-0-7643-6928-5