Birding in the American West: A Handbook (Comstock Books)
Birding in the American West: A Handbook (Comstock Books)
Overview
"This book seeks to provide generalizable information that can be used anywhere. As such, it is a novel and useful new volume with numerous black-and-white illustrations and photographs of similar species and sought-after birds. This is an accessible book for beginning and advanced birders living in or planning a visit to the western US."—Choice. November, 2000"Birding in the American West" is a valuable source of reference material. . . . Jerry McWilliams said: 'This is a well-written book by an author who is obviously an expert in field identification, The species samples. . . are accurate. . . The black and white photographs are excellent. The images are sharp and well composed. The line drawings are anatomically accurate and of high quality .' . . . There's a tremendous amount of information in Zimmer's book that will interest birders living in the American East, as well as those who live in or plan to go to the American West."—Evelyn Anderson, Showcase, September 7, 2000."In general, the author has written in a clear and interesting style. . . . As a student of western bird species and an international tour leader, his knowledge of birds and birding is deep and solid. Any person who enjoys looking for birds will benefit from reading his tips and suggestions on technique. And banders may find his identification hints especially valuable."—Robert C. Tweit and Joan C. Tweit. North American Bird Bander, Jan/Mar 2001"Birding in the American West brings together a wealth of information in very readable format and it deserves a well-earned place on the bookshelf of a western birdwatcher."—Steve N.G. Howell, Western Birds 31:263-264, 2000" A tremendous asset of this book is its size. . . . Birding in the American West is a must for anyone planning a birding trip to the western U.S."—Scott Shalaway, Cambridge (OH) Jeffersonian. September 17, 2000."A large number of problem species 'pairs' and groups are tackled in far more detail than is available in most field guides. . . . For those contemplating a visit to the states west of the Mississippi, this book will serve as a valuable first base and as a handy field companion."—Guy Kirwan, Birding World, 12/01"Birding in the American West is a very well-written book by someone who obviously knows his birds and his birding very well."—Greg Butcher, Editor, Birder's World"This is an excellent book. Probably there is no birder out there who could not learn something from this book. Zimmer's wide field experience of watching birds and teaching come through in a wealth of tidbits covering a diverse array of subjects. Buy this book, use it, and learn from it!"—Steve N. G. Howell, author of A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America and A Bird-Finding Guide to Mexico"This extraordinary book is indispensible for anybody lucky enough to be birding in western North America. It is equally useful to the seasoned expert and the beginning birder. Only a person with Kevin Zimmer's decades of experience and outstanding communication skills could have compiled it. I'll never go West again without carrying this book."—John W. Fitzpatrick, Louis Agassiz Fuertes Director, Laboratory of Ornithology, Cornell UniversityDescription
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- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
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- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Overview
"This book seeks to provide generalizable information that can be used anywhere. As such, it is a novel and useful new volume with numerous black-and-white illustrations and photographs of similar species and sought-after birds. This is an accessible book for beginning and advanced birders living in or planning a visit to the western US."—Choice. November, 2000"Birding in the American West" is a valuable source of reference material. . . . Jerry McWilliams said: 'This is a well-written book by an author who is obviously an expert in field identification, The species samples. . . are accurate. . . The black and white photographs are excellent. The images are sharp and well composed. The line drawings are anatomically accurate and of high quality .' . . . There's a tremendous amount of information in Zimmer's book that will interest birders living in the American East, as well as those who live in or plan to go to the American West."—Evelyn Anderson, Showcase, September 7, 2000."In general, the author has written in a clear and interesting style. . . . As a student of western bird species and an international tour leader, his knowledge of birds and birding is deep and solid. Any person who enjoys looking for birds will benefit from reading his tips and suggestions on technique. And banders may find his identification hints especially valuable."—Robert C. Tweit and Joan C. Tweit. North American Bird Bander, Jan/Mar 2001"Birding in the American West brings together a wealth of information in very readable format and it deserves a well-earned place on the bookshelf of a western birdwatcher."—Steve N.G. Howell, Western Birds 31:263-264, 2000" A tremendous asset of this book is its size. . . . Birding in the American West is a must for anyone planning a birding trip to the western U.S."—Scott Shalaway, Cambridge (OH) Jeffersonian. September 17, 2000."A large number of problem species 'pairs' and groups are tackled in far more detail than is available in most field guides. . . . For those contemplating a visit to the states west of the Mississippi, this book will serve as a valuable first base and as a handy field companion."—Guy Kirwan, Birding World, 12/01"Birding in the American West is a very well-written book by someone who obviously knows his birds and his birding very well."—Greg Butcher, Editor, Birder's World"This is an excellent book. Probably there is no birder out there who could not learn something from this book. Zimmer's wide field experience of watching birds and teaching come through in a wealth of tidbits covering a diverse array of subjects. Buy this book, use it, and learn from it!"—Steve N. G. Howell, author of A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America and A Bird-Finding Guide to Mexico"This extraordinary book is indispensible for anybody lucky enough to be birding in western North America. It is equally useful to the seasoned expert and the beginning birder. Only a person with Kevin Zimmer's decades of experience and outstanding communication skills could have compiled it. I'll never go West again without carrying this book."—John W. Fitzpatrick, Louis Agassiz Fuertes Director, Laboratory of Ornithology, Cornell UniversityDescription
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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