{"product_id":"9780882409900","title":"The Nature of Southeast Alaska: A Guide to Plants, Animals, and Habitats","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything you ever wanted to know about the flora and fauna of Southeast Alaska is contained in the third edition of this lively field guide to the natural world, from bears to banana slugs, mountains to murrelets. The unique features of the book include\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In-depth information about how wildlife coexists with the environment\u003cbr\u003e Detailed discussions of mammals, birds, fish, invertebrates, fungi, and plants\u003cbr\u003e Detailed map of wilderness areas in Southeast Alaska\u003cbr\u003e More than 200 black-and-white illustrations\u003cbr\u003e A bibliography, list of common and scientific names, and an index\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn-depth guide to Southeast Alaska’s flora and fauna; more than an identification manual, \u003ci\u003eNature\u003c\/i\u003e explores how the species and habitats encountered in the woods and waters of Southeast Alaska fit into the bigger picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to this edition:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e More than 100 new illustrations than in the previous edition, many never before published, as well as new maps and photos\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Major expansion of sections on geology, old-growth forests, marine mammals, and amphibians\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Fifty-two new sidebars—written in the first person to give the text a more personal touch­—that describe recent findings or experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Sweeping updates and elaborations to chapter narratives—often thanks to technology unknown in 1992.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe update of this Southeast bestseller has been long on the wish list of Alaska retailers.\u003cbr\u003e Alaska saw an increase in tourism in 2012.\u003cbr\u003e Tourism is a major sector of Alaska’s economy attracting 1.5+ million visitors annually.\u003cbr\u003e Southeast Alaska is our best market due to cruise traffic sales. Of the 1.5 million visitors in 2010: 58% (878,000) came by cruise.\u003cbr\u003e Direct visitor industry spending is more than $2 billion annually\u003cbr\u003e Tourism is the second-largest private sector employer, and accounts for one in eight Alaskan jobs.\u003cbr\u003e One in three visitors return and 78% recommend to friends.\u003cbr\u003e Top 5 activities of Alaska visitors: 69% shop, 52% wildlife, 49% cultural, 39% sightseeing, 38% train\u003cbr\u003e The average age of Alaska visitors is fifty-two years old\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47012590584048,"sku":"9780882409900","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780882409900_p0.jpg?v=1763846203","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780882409900","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}