California Collection - Braille Institute of America

California Public Gardens: A Visitor’s Guide CBB-0935
by Eric Sigg
The author discusses the botany, taxonomy, horticultural and cultural
history of the gardens while commenting on architecture, urban
planning and social purpose. He also connects the gardens, and the
people who made them, to the history and myths of California, and to
its landscape. Here the garden is viewed as a fine art as well as a
humane one. 1991.
California Quake CBB-0208
by Larry L. Meyer
The author tells stories of major earthquakes that have shaken the
Golden State, how they happen, what can be done about them, and why
another big California earthquake is forecast. 1978.
The California Real Estate Primer CBB-0815 / BRB-11379
by Ray Westcott
A sampling of the many subjects in this primer: how to value real
estate, foreclosure of mortgaged property--how it works, how to get a
salesperson or broker’s license, new laws that give protection to home
buyers, how senior citizens may legally defer payment of real estate
taxes on their homes, how escrow serves you, loans for California
veterans, other sources of real estate and much more. 1992.
California Scenic Highway No. 1 CBB-0963
by Penelope Massey
A pictorial journey along California Route 1 from San Luis Obispo to
Monterey and Carmel. 1983.
California State Parks BRB-10772
edited by Sunset Editorial Staff
Contents include historical sites, park descriptions, activities and
descriptions of coast, forest, mountain and desert recreation areas.
1972.
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