Hi Tweeters,

A note to let folks know about the new book "Birds of the Yukon Territory",
and a special pre-publication offer from UBC Press. Please forward this
note to others who may be interested, and excuse any cross-posting.

Regards,
C. Eckert
Whitehorse, Yukon


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BIRDS of the YUKON TERRITORY

SPECIAL PRE-PUBLICATION OFFER FROM UBC PRESS:

Please find below a special limited time offer to you and your
colleagues.

The offer and order forms are available at

http://www.ubcpress.ca/birdsoffer/

We hope to hear from you soon.

Best wishes for the New Year,
George Maddison

Birds of the Yukon Territory
Pamela H. Sinclair, Wendy A. Nixon, Cameron D. Eckert, Nancy L.Hughes,
editors

CALLING ALL BIRDERS!

Special pre-publication offer on Birds of the Yukon Territory, an
exciting new volume on the birds of the North!

Dear Fellow Birder,

As a former Yukoner and as a weekend naturalist it is very exciting
for me to tell you that, in March 2003, UBC Press will release the
long-awaited Birds of the Yukon Territory. Lavishly illustrated and
meticulously researched, this landmark volume provides unprecedented
coverage of 288 species of birds found in the Yukon - a land of
remarkable wilderness, diverse ecosystems, and profound beauty.
Equally at home on a coffee table or reference shelf, this volume is a
must-have for bird enthusiasts or for anyone interested in the natural
history of the Yukon or the North.

I am giving you advance notice of this publishing event because we are
printing a limited number of copies - and Birds of the Yukon Territory
will never be reprinted. This is your opportunity to acquire your
copy - and enjoy a substantial saving. To encourage you to order, I
have authorized a special pre-publication price for you.
Order before March 15, 2003 and receive Birds of the Yukon Territory
for only $99.95. (That's a saving of $25.00 off the retail price of
$125.00!)

This exceptional book is more than 600 pages long. Its many features
include:
* detailed species accounts of 223 regularly occurring and 65
occasional species of birds
* more than 400 stunning colour photographs of birds and their habitat
* 223 pen-and-ink drawings of individual birds by noted artists
* 235 maps and 225 graphs showing distribution and seasonal occurrence
of Yukon birds
* a wealth of information on bird distribution, migration and breeding
chronology, nesting behaviour, habitat use, and conservation concerns
* introductory chapters brimming with useful background information on
the physiography of the Yukon, birdlife, the history of bird study,
and bird conservation
* sections on birds in Aboriginal culture and history, and a list of
the names of birds in the Yukon First Nations and Inuvialuit languages
* numerous appendices that provide a wealth of additional information
on the birds of the Yukon.

This volume is destined to become a basic reference work on the
avifauna of the North. I urge you to take advantage of this
exceptional offer now to avoid disappointment. Reserve your copy of
Birds of the Yukon Territory using the order form at
http://www.ubcpress.ca/birdsoffer/.
This special offer is not available in bookstores.

Sincerely,

George Maddison
Associate Director

UBC Press
2029 West Mall,
Vancouver, B.C.,
V6T 1Z2
Email: maddison at u...
Phone: (604) 822 2053 Fax: (604) 822 6083