Alex Everly Mann, a retired Arizona state pharmacy inspector and Vietnam War veteran uses his powerfully disarming personality to solve the possible murder of an old friend's son. Alex is aided by his protege, Huyen Nguyen, who draws her strength from the monumental challenges she faced fleeing communism in South Vietnam. Their investigation leads them on a cross-country manhunt for a key witness who may help answer: "Was it murder or pestle?""

This book contains 36 photographs of Acorn Woodpeckers and their natural habitat in the highlands of central Arizona. Depicted are facial expressions, postures and flight patterns that are difficult for wildlife artists to depict accurately without the aid of photography. The text describes Acorn Woodpeckers physical characteristics, environment and habits. Suggestions are offered for accuracy in portraying the various seasons of the year. The photography and commentary will also be enjoyed by those interested in the topic but not using it produce works of art.

This book contains 34 color photographs covering many situations that wildlife artists could have difficulty getting "just right" in their works. Examples are perching postures, close-ups of heads (including how Great Blue Heron's are able to move their eyes), foraging activities (including a fish in the bird's bill), flight postures, and close-ups of sections of the body. Also included are narratives about these magnificent birds. Non-artists will enjoy the photography and descriptions.

Sedona, Arizona is a place of majestic red rock formations. However, more than that, it is a place where many undergo a spiritual transformation. The 50 breathtaking landscapes photographed by the author are presented in the hope of enhancing the memories of visitors to the area.

Wildlife artists face a problem in depicting fleeting moments such as facial expressions, postures and flight. They are such fleeting moments that they cannot be fully remembered. This book is designed to overcome these problems and get every feather "just right." Cooper's Hawks inspire awe because of superb flying ability and sheer power that they project. This book presents both juvenile and adult birds, the camouflage that their feather patterns provide and their feeding habits. There is a photo of the wing position as the bird takes-off. Non-artists will enjoy the photography and the...

This book is designed to provide the maximum size of the photographs to assist the nature artist in getting every detail "just right" To do this there is no identification of the flowers or any other text. It will make an excellent gift for a child who is expressing an interest in art. For those who have visited Arizona it will make a superb souvenir.

Photorealistic wildlife artists face a problem in depicting fleeting moments such as facial expressions and postures. They are such fleeting moments that they cannot be fully remembered. This book is designed to overcome these problems and get every scale "just right." Snakes and Lizards evoke fear in many people but they are a gateway to art for many people, particularly teenaged boys.