COUNTERPOINT

The River in the Sea: A Biography of the Gulf Stream (June, $25) by Dallas Murphy blends history, travel and adventure to explore the world's most important waterway. Author tour.

CREATIVE PUBLISHING INTL

The Complete Hunter Black Bear Hunting: Expert Strategies for Success (June, $21.95) by Gary Lewis and Lee Van Tassel is an illustrated reference, covering everything from trip planning to game care.

FALCON

Bear Viewing in Alaska: Expert Techniques and Tips for a Safe, Enjoyable Experience (May, $12.95) by Stephen F. Stringham tells how to find the bruins—and how to behave once you do.

GREYSTONE (dist. by PGW)

An Enchantment of Birds: Memories from a Birder's Life (June, $24.95) by Richard Cannings presents essays that capture the personalities of coots, crows, quail and other species.

HARCOURT

Storm World: Hurricanes, Politics, and the Battle over Global Warming (June, $25) by Chris Mooney examines hurricane science and the politics and culture wars surrounding it. 50,000 first printing.

ISLAND PRESS

Most Important Fish in the Sea: Menhaden in America (Apr., $25) by H. Bruce Franklin explores how the fish has shaped America's natural history and why over-fishing now threatens its survival.

LOUISIANA STATE UNIV. PRESS

Winding Through Time: The Forgotten History and Present-Day Peril of Bayou Manchac (Apr., $19.95)by Mary Ann Sternberg explores one of Louisiana's most overlooked historic places and natural attractions.

MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS

Beneath the Surface: The Natural History of a Fisherman's Lake (May, $27.95) by Bruce M. Carlson provides an illustrated mix of natural history, biology, lake dynamics and fishing tips.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BOOKS

From the Bottom Up: One Man's Crusade to Clean America's Rivers (Apr., $26) by Chad Pregracke describes the writer's grassroots struggle to clear the litter from the Mississippi River. 25,000 first printing. Ad/promo.

NEW PRESS

Buffalo in the House (June, $24.95) by R.D. Rosen tracks one animal's ability to touch human lives and reconnect people to a vanished past.

PHAIDON

Bands, Stripes, Ripples: A Handbook to the Patterns of the Earth (Mar., $19.95) by Bernhard Edmaier and Angelika Jung-Huttl collects 500 aerial photos of the naturally occurring patterns on the earth's surface.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

This Moment on Earth: Joining the New Pioneers on the Environmental Frontier (Mar., $26) by John Kerry and Teresa Heinz Kerry explains how we can halt the degradation of the planet.

RANDOM HOUSE

The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and Daring (Apr., $25.95) by Richard Preston.The author of The Hot Zone offers a scientific and spiritual account of the earth's tallest trees.Ad/promo. Author tour.

SIERRA CLUB BOOKS (dist. by Univ. of California Press)

A Naturalist and Other Beasts: Tales from a Life in the Field (Apr., $24.95) by George B. Schaller collects 19 short pieces in book form for the first time.

SKYHORSE (dist. by Sterling)

Where the Blind Horse Sings (May, $22.95) by Kathy Stevens shares stories from the haven for abused farm animals.

STYLUS PUBLISHING

The Earth Only Endures (July, $35) by Jules Pretty centers on the need for change in human relations with nature, animals and places.

TEXAS AM UNIV. PRESS

Water from Stone: The Story of Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve (July, $24.95) by Jeffrey Greene recounts J. David Bamberger's transformation from vacuum cleaner salesman to CEO of Church's Fried Chicken to conservationist.

THAMES HUDSON

Spirit of the Wild (Apr., $34.95) by Steve Bloom collects images of wildlife, such as hippos, pandas, elephants and other endangered species.

UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA PRESS

Planet Earth (Mar., $39.95) by Alastair Fothergill, foreword by David Attenborough, is the visual companion to the Discovery Channel/BBC series. 30,000 first printing.

UNIV. OF PENNSYLVANIA PRESS

Wildlife of the Mid-Atlantic: A Complete Reference Guide (May, $45) by John H. Rappole is an illustrated manual of numerous amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds.

UNIV. PRESS OF KENTUCKY

Moving Mountains: How One Woman and Her Community Won Justice from Big Coal (Apr., $27.95) by Penny Loeb recounts the struggle of Trish Bragg and other West Virginians for fair treatment from coal companies.

WELCOME BOOKS

The Little Big Book of Birds (Apr., $24.95) by Lena Tabori and Natasha Tabori Fried. The 29th in the Little Big Book series compiles literature, song, art and more.Ad/promo.

WHITE STAR PUBLISHERS

(dist. by Rizzoli)

Safari in Wildest Africa (Apr., $30) by Michel and Christine Denus-Huot. Text and color photos provide a glimpse into the lives of the denizens of the African savanna.

WILDERNESS PRESS

Joy of Backpacking: Your Complete Guide to Attaining Pure Happiness in the Outdoors (May, $19.95) by Brian Beffort covers everything you need to know about backpacking, from gear to backcountry nutrition and first aid.