Azalea Creek Publishing

308 Bloomfield Road

 Sebastopol, CA 95472 707-823-2911 bigsnest@sonic.net

AZALEA CREEK PUBLISHING publishes and sells
Common DRAGONFLIES of California,
and
Common DRAGONFLIES of the Southwest.

We also are vendors for 2 other dragonfly related books:
Dragonflies and Damselflies of California,
and Eliza and the Dragonfly

We are a micro press and a family owned business. Welcome, and we hope you enjoy our products.

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American West, Baker & Taylor, Bored Feet, Naturally Curious, Partner's West, Sunbelt, Treasure Chest

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Common Dragonflies of California

A Beginner's Pocket Guide

By Kathy Biggs

ISBN 0-9677934-0-8

96 pages
May 2000
OUT OF PRINT
replaced by Dragonflies of California and Common Dragonflies of the Southwest see below
Winner "Best Nature Guide" BAIPA 2001
Over 11,000 copies sold

Dragonflies of California
and Common Dragonflies of the Southwest

A Beginner's Pocket Guide

By Kathy Biggs

ISBN 0-9677934-2-4

160 pages plus 6 bonus pages on dust jacket
March 2006
Retail price $5.48, 3+ copies 50% disount

published 3-2006

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Common Dragonflies of
the Southwest

A Beginner's Pocket Guide
INCLUDES CALIFORNIA

By Kathy Biggs

ISBN 0-9677934-1-6

160 pages
May 2004
Retail price $5.48, 3+ copies 50% disount

published 5-2004

Reviews
Also available:
Dragonflies and Damselflies of California by Tim Manolis:
ISBN 0-520-23567-3 Pub. 2003
Retail price $16.95
2 or more copies, 20% discount discount.

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3+ Common Dragonflies series, discount 50%
2+ copies other dragonfly titles, discount 20%

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Reviews of Common Dragonflies of CA:

"Common Dragonflies of Californiais great! It fills the niche in California Wildlife field-guides that was begging to be occupied! The color balance is dead-on reality. With its petite dimensions and light weight, it should ride in the pocket or backpack of every naturalist, hiker and biker in the state from May through September." - Rich Stallcup, PRBO CA, author Pelagic Birds of Monterey Bay

"Common Dragonflies of California is an uncommon book. Full of sound advice and chock full of excellent color photos, this book will be of great interest to any California nature lover. I am the kind of person who loves to know the name of every tree, shrub, flower, reptile, bird and fish that I see. Now that I have this little jewel, I'm going to learn how to identify the dragonflies too. The more we learn about nature, the more enjoyment we get from it. I highly recommend this fine book! I expect it would make a great present too, for the right person." - Tom Ogren, author of Allergy-Free Gardening

"...beautifully laid out, concise, informative, and the photographs are wonderful. It's altogether a little jewel, and lends veracity to the old saying, 'good things come in small packages'." Ty Brown, Salazar Library, Sonoma State University

Common Dragonflies of California, is a welcome and much-needed reference. The photos and descriptions are great and the website adds to the usefulness and is sure to increase our knowledge of the statewide distribution of species. I have been saying for years that this field guide was needed. Gary Santolo, Environmental Scientist

....a nice little pocket-sized guide....photographs are clear....I certainly recommend this publication to anyone interested in Odonata, and at $10.00, it's a bargain. Mark O'Brien, Williamsonia, Michigan Odonata Survey, Vol. 4, No. 3, Summer, 2000

"The text is concise and very much to the point, the photographs and diagrams are excellent, ... a wonderful job on the layout." - John Smail, UC Office of the President

"A delightfully complete compact distillation of dragonfly data!" - Jeffrey A. Caldwell, California Garden Habitat Network

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COMMON DRAGONFLIES OF THE SOUTHWEST:

"I heartily recommend this little volume for anyone wanting to identify dragons and damsels ...., whether just occasionally while engaged in other outdoor pursuits, or as a serious hobby. - Bruce Deuel, CA Fish & Game, an avid birder and dragonflier

"For the price of $10.95 this is indeed a"must have" for anyone who wants to start studying these beautiful insects." - Hank Brodkin , SEABA newsletter editor (South East Arizona Butterfly Association)

"While claiming to be just a beginner's guide, it is well suited to the serious amateur as well." - Rich Bailowitz, Arizona entomologist and author of Butterflies of the Southwest."

"I never had any idea there were so many different types of dragonflies! … a wonderful book! …We will be featuring it as a stocking stuffer too!" - Frank Dodge, Wild Bird Center, Colorado Springs, CO

"This delightful field guide, measuring only 4.5" x 5.25", small enough to be carried everywhere, includes 129 common dragonflies and damselflies of the six states of the southwest--California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada and Colorado, my home state. Of the 350 superb colored photographs, almost half show dragons AND damsels much larger than life, showing their bright colors and intricate patterns in amazing detail. All 129 males are pictured and most of the females. And this small book is packed with an incredible amount of information: descriptions of males and females, their habitats, flight periods and often their habits. Each family has its own page, making identification easier. There's a glossary and references and an invaluable list of websites for further information, including one prepared just for this book. An extended checklist of all 189 species tells you at a glance which species live in which states. Although the author titles it for beginners, this book is useful for almost everyone with an interest in dragonflies--and it's hard not to be fascinated by these beautiful creatures. Dragonflying is becoming increasingly popular as birders and butterfliers take up dragonflying as well, and this book is a winner for those dragonfliers of the southwest!." - Lynn Monroe, author, Butterflies & their Plants, Anza-Borrego State Park and Environs

"C D S’s Color photographs along with index, maps, bibliography, glossary, checklist, frequently asked questions, description of life cycle, and list of related websites bring everything anyone has ever wanted to know about dragonflies and damselflies all in one easy-to-use location. [Dragonflies] with common characteristics are grouped together for ease in finding them." - Kate Garmise, Ajo Copper News, AZ, April 2004

"CDSW is truly a wonderful book, very good photos, reproduced in fine detail and color ...[with] one species to each page, I like that."- Curt Williams, TX entomologist

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