As Spanish authorities colonized Alta California, they established twenty-one Franciscan missions and four forts, or presidios, to bring the native inhabitants of the region under control and to provide for security and defense. Today, the missions and presidios are among California's most popular historic landmarks, and enduring reminders of California's Spanish and Mexican past. This guidebook is a fun and fascinating tour of the missions and presidios for vacationers and history buffs alike.

5 x 8 soft cover edition by Thomas Penfield. 160 pages packed full of great treasure hunting information. A county-by-county list of treasures that have been found but most important are the many pages of treasures yet to be found in the state of California. Covers everything from Alameda County (A) to Yuba County (Y) . A must-have book if you live in or near the state of California.

Did you know that every mattress needs a Protect-A-Bed Mattress Protector? FACT: Every night the human body loses a liter of body fluids through the skin pores and mouth, as well as millions of skin flakes. Unprotected mattresses thereby create the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and dust mites (a major cause of asthma, eczema and rhinitis). You can control this by fitting a Protect-A-Bed Premium Mattress Protector, which is also especially helpful in cases of incontinence. This fitted sheet style pad is sized to even fit pillow-top mattresses comfortably. Its cotton, terry-cloth fabric toplayer is soft and comfortable under your sheets. Guaranteed against leaks or tears for 10 years or the factory will replace the pad at no cost. (California King Size: 72x84x18 in.) Wash before use... Less

Crispy, crunchy, sweet and savory - our collection of fresh fruit and nuts is just the right mix of healthy and delicious.GOOD collection includes fresh apples and oranges from the Golden State surrounded by an assortment of California grown Nunes Farms roasted pistachios, smoked almonds and mocha almonds.BETTER collection includes fresh apples and oranges, Nunes Farms roasted pistachios, smoked almonds, mocha almonds and cashews.BEST collection holds fresh apples and oranges, Nunes Farms roasted pistachios, smoked almonds, mocha almonds, cashews, chipotle almonds, and toffee almonds. Each Collection is packed in a handsome wooden crate.

This attractively illustrated one hundred twenty-five page companion to California Songs - Volume One - Nineteenth Century and California Songs - Volume Two - Twentieth Century includes eighty selections with words, music and chord symbols, plus historical commentary, background information on the songs and a bibliography. Part One: Indian, Spanish and Mexican California Spain explores California and establishes missions. Indians at the missions chant the mass to European traditional and popular music. Mexico gains independence from Spain and creates a distinctive California culture. Americans arrive, clash with Mexicans, and establish the short-lived Bear Flag Republic. The United States declares war against Mexico. Part Two: The Gold Rush Mexico cedes California to... Less

The missions and presidios of California are among the state’s oldest structures and are the most visited historical monuments. These notable buildings are an integral part of California’s history. The state’s recorded history essentially began with the Spanish missions along the ambitious chain of 21 missions on El Camino Reál (The Royal Highway) and the men who founded them. California Missions and Presidios is a gorgeous book that presents the history of these intriguing sanctuaries of peace and beauty. The eye-popping photography of Alastair Worden and Randy Leffingwell captures their unique character, while Leffingwell’s accessible text brings to life the overall history of California’s conquest by the Spanish; the construction and operation of the missions, presidios, ranchos, and... Less

CALIFORNIA KING SOLID TEAK MACINTOSH MISSION COMPLETE BED FRAME NEW Search This listing is for the complete California King Size MacIntosh Mission Bed . This Product is available for immediate shipment!THERE ARE ONLY A FEW LEFT AND THEN THERE GONE AT THIS PRICE ($599)....Reg. $1299!! WE HAVE THE BEST SELECTION AT DIRECT IMPORTER PRICING The Macintosh Teak bed is influenced by the timeless Arts and Crafts movement offering style simplicity that will last for generations. Constructed from solid p

Mission pendant lamps complement casual decors. This California Mission-style pendant chandelier features an Old Bronze finish with India scavo glass. Old Bronze finish. India scavo glass. Takes three 60 watt bulbs (not included). 22 1/2" wide. 25 1/4" high. 5" wide canopy. Includes 14 feet of wire and 6 feet of chain. Hang weight of 14 1/2 lbs.

Shop for Patio Umbrellas from Hayneedle.com! With everything you'd want from a residential patio umbrella and more the California Umbrella 9-Foot Fiberglass Market Umbrella features a durable commercial- quality aluminum frame. This tough aluminum pole is paired with the innovative use of fiberglass ribs which add flexibility and longevity under windy conditions. These ribs will not break if your umbrella tips over unlike other ribs made of aluminum or wood. With an advanced collar tilt design you'll have a complete range of tilt positions so it's always easy to keep the sun out. The tilt mechanism is separate from the crank lift to give you this freedom of positioning. We recommend a 40 lb. umbrella stand for through-table use or a 75 lb. stand for freestanding use or for any kind of use... Less

CALIFORNIA POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT is a brief 'nuts and bolts' book with contemporary examples that offer students a real life view of politics while illustrating the complex principles at work in California Government. In addition to introducing California's complex political system to students, major issues as economics, education, and immigration are discussed as along with their impact on California politics. Coverage of interests groups, campaigns and state/federal relations is particularly notable. Furthermore, the text integrates public policy coverage throughout the text, instead of consigning it to individual chapters-making connections and focusing students on the real impacts and practical effects of legislation and other government activities on their lives.

The forms and information you need you need to give back to the community! Thousands of arts groups, educators, social-service agencies and others have used How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California to organize. It's so easy to use, anyone can do it! With a nonprofit corporation, you gain recognition, save money, become eligible for grants, and protect your members and directors from liability. And you can do all this without an attorney. How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California includes complete instructions for obtaining federal 501(c)(3) tax-exemption and for qualifying for public charity status with the IRS. It also provides: line-by-line instructions for completing your application instructions and completed sample clauses for preparing articles of incorporation... Less

California Romantica features the most important, yet rarely seen, residential exemplars of the California Mission and Spanish Colonial styles, by such noted architects as George Washington Smith, Wallace Neff, Richard Requa, Lilian Rice, and Paul R. Williams, among others. From whitewashed stucco walls and cloistered patios to tile roofs and sumptuous gardens, each house shown is a rare masterpiece, splendidly appointed with authentic Monterey furniture, California tile, and Navajo rugs. Among the magnificent seaside estates, canyon villas, and courtyard bungalows shown is Diane Keaton’s former home in Beverly Hills, which she thoughtfully restored with noted designer Stephen Shadley, and for which she has been recognized as a committed preservationist. She brings her cinematic eye, a... Less

Bidwell's life finally receives a thorough and unbiased treatment in this new biography. Combining narrative and extensive use of Bidwell's voluminous written legacy, John Bidwell and California sheds new light on both the man and his times. It is a must for every reader interested in overland travel, the Gold Rush, Western pioneers and California history.A thoughtful and even visionary man of deep convictions, balanced by practical common sense, Bidwell was blessed with keen powers of observation and a gift for prose. His published and unpublished work treats just about every imaginable aspect of life in California between 1841 and 1900.From the moment he set out for California in 1841 with the Bidwell- Bartleson Party, Bidwell assumed a leading role in the history of California and the... Less

CALIFORNIA POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT is a brief 'nuts and bolts' book with contemporary examples that offer students a real life view of politics while illustrating the complex principles at work in California Government. In addition to introducing California's complex political system to students, major issues as economics, education, and immigration are discussed as along with their impact on California politics. Coverage of interests groups, campaigns and state/federal relations is particularly notable. Furthermore, the text integrates public policy coverage throughout the text, instead of consigning it to individual chapters-making connections and focusing students on the real impacts and practical effects of legislation and other government activities on their lives.

A wall of storage is at your fingertips with this Mexican rustic pine entertainment center. The middle provides space for your TV and there's shelf space on the sides to store DVDs, videos, CDs, or books. The bottom cabinet with its ample shelving gives you space for audio and video equipment. The fine Mexican workmanship is evident in the bonnet top and distressed finish. The southwestern, rustic style goes well with many other types of decor. This charming rustic pine furniture piece has been produced with care using new, kiln-dried ponderosa pine. It is finished with a rich, honey-colored furniture wax to bring the wood grain to life. All iron and hardware is hand-forged with a distressed, rust-colored finish. Every piece is 100% solid wood (no laminates, particle board, or veneers),... Less

Shop for Caddies from Hayneedle.com! If classic Mission design matches your line of thought on style the Solid Oak Amaretto Finish Mission Plant Stand will make your day - and your place. A square tabletop upon simple slats offers a simple breezy look to brighten any room. Display twining plants on the tabletop to naturally weave throughout the slats and place decorative items or more plants on the convenient bottom shelf. Made of solid oak finished in a rich amaretto brown this plant stand is available in two sizes: the small measures 12L x 12W x 25H inches and the large measures 12L x 12W x 30H inches.About Anthony CaliforniaAnthony California Inc. distributor of home lighting furniture and decorative accessories was founded in 1983 by James Chang. Because of Chang's business mission... Less

Like its predecessors, this seventh edition of a best-loved publication recounts California's history from its origin to the present in a format that is engaging and informative. Even in the five years since the last edition of the book appeared, enormous social and material changes have overcome the Golden State. This new edition reflects these developments, considering them in historical context and pondering their implications for the future. Likewise, those sections of the book devoted to women, the environment, ethnic diversity, crime, sports, energy, and transportation have been expanded. It features new photographs, maps, tables, and charts, making it the perfect core text for courses on California history as well as engaging reading for anyone interested in what is in many ways... Less

Umpqua has mined their extensive database of flies to offer truly complete species and destination specific selections of flies. The best selling and most effective patterns have been chosen based on actual results.The Umpqua Guide Fly Selection for California Trout includes one each of the following patterns: Rogue Foam Stone Golden size 8 (2 ea.)Spotlight Caddis Emerger Olive 16 (2 ea.)Cutter's E/C Caddis Olive 16 (2 ea.)Cutter's E/C Caddis Olive 18 (2 ea.)Cutter's Little Yellow Stonefly 14 (2 ea.)Kauffman's Stimulator Yellow 14 (2 ea.)Kauffman's Stimulator Yellow 16 (2 ea.)Parachute Adams 14 (2 ea.)Parachute Adams 16 (2 ea.)Parachute Ant Schroeder Black 16 (2 ea.)Dark Lord GB Black (Hart's) 14 (2 ea.)Poxyback Emerger Callibeaetis 16 (2 ea.)GB Bird's Nest Hares Ear 14 (2 ea.)Crystal... Less

Conquest usually has a negative impact on the vanquished, but it can also provide the disenfranchised in conquered societies with new tools for advancement within their families and communities. This study examines the ways in which Mexican and Native women challenged the patriarchal traditional culture of the Spanish, Mexican, and early American eras in California, tracing the shifting contingencies surrounding their lives from the imposition of Spanish Catholic colonial rule in the 1770s to the ascendancy of Euro-American Protestant capitalist society in the 1880s. Negotiating Conquest begins with an examination of how gender and ethnicity shaped the policies and practices of the Spanish conquest, showing that Hispanic women, marriage, and the family played a central role in... Less

California State Flag in a very urban Grunge look. About our Sweatshirt: Warm up in our stylin' Hanes Heavyweight 90/10 cotton/polyester sweatshirt. Thick but not bulky, for maximum comfort and durability whether you're working out or hanging out. 10.1 oz. patented PrintPro174; fabric in a 90/10 cotton/polyester. Mexican Tee, TShirt, Shirt

It takes 8 gallons of water to grow a tomato; 616 gallons to make a burger patty. In fact, the food each of us consumes per day represents an investment of 4,500 gallons of water, according to the California Farm Bureau. In this densely populated state where it rains only six months out of the year, where does all that water come from? This thoroughly engaging, concise book tells the story of California's most precious resource, tracing the journey of water in the state from the atmosphere to the snowpack to our faucets and foods. Along the way, we learn much about California itself as the book describes its rivers, lakes, wetlands, dams, and aqueducts and discusses the role of water in agriculture, the environment, and politics. Essential reading for a state facing the future with an... Less

Promote calmness and ensure a good night's sleep with California Baby's sophisticated Calming Bedtime Essential Oil. It gives little ones a gentle nudge to help them relax and unwind before bedtime. French lavender and clary sage scent offer soothing aromatherapy for fussy babies. Great for adults to use too! Perfect for unwinding after a long hard day chasing after the kids! How To Use California Baby's Essential Oil A Bath without Bubbles: Drop into a bath of warm water, swirl the oils through with your hand to mix. May be used daily. In Combination with California Baby® Bubble Baths: Add bath drops after desired bubble level has been reached; add drops and swirl through the water with your hand to mix. Massage: Use our Moisturizing Cream as a carrier; scoop a dollop into the palm of... Less

California's Wild Gardens showcases the splendid abundance of California's native plants in their natural settings--from foggy rain forests and rolling grasslands to high alpine meadows and parched deserts. The book offers a close-up look at more than one hundred special sites in the state, highlighting their distinctive ecology, the rare and unique plants found in them, and some of their more familiar botanical treasures. With its spectacular color photographs and lively writing by some of California's best biologists and ecologists, California's Wild Gardens is the perfect introduction to the state's remarkable botanical diversity. Like the best travel guides, it will inspire its readers to further explore California's natural heritage. In addition to illuminating California's botanical... Less

In this comprehensive and abundantly illustrated book, Allan Schoenherr describes a state with a greater range of landforms, a greater variety of habitats, and more kinds of plants and animals than any area of equivalent size in all of North America. A Natural History of California will familiarize the reader with the climate, rocks, soil, plants and animals in each distinctive region of the state.

Shop for Patio Umbrellas from Hayneedle.com! Commercial quality construction and residential- worthy style combine in the California Umbrella 9 ft Stainless Steel Commercial Grade Market Umbrella. The combination of a single construction stainless steel pole and a premium fiberglass rib system adds flexibility and longevity under windy conditions. This is achieved through the use of thicker more resilient Fiberglass with .5-inch thick walls and a 2mm thick wall all around the stainless steel pole. A deluxe pulley lift system finishes off the simple sleek design that will satisfy the high standards of a commercial customer as well as those of a residential customer. You have the choice of three grades of Sunbrella fabrics for your shade. All Sunbrella fabrics are the best you can buy and... Less

M-Ron Glass is not your ordinary wax. It is a CLEANER & WAX so you are not waxing over a dirty surface or getting a waxy build up. That's why M-Ron Glass gives you such an AMAZING SHINE! Because of how this works, we recommend to our customers that once applied; let it sit and bake in the sun for 15 to 30 minutes. You will get a deeper shine and a higher luster than you would if you were to apply it and take it off right away. It will NEVER bake itself to the surface! M-RON GLASS is 100% CLEAR COAT SAFE and CAN BE APPLIED IN DIRECT SUN LIGHT. Even on a HOT black surface you can literally DUST off the residue. It ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT STICK! It can be used on ALL types of surfaces. It WILL NOT streak, haze or leave swirl marks even after repeated use. There are NO ABRASIVES, NO SILICONE,... Less

Make evidence disappear with a wave of your magic wand. California law students and practicing attorneys can become wizards in the courtroom with the help of this concise guide to the California Evidence Code. Hundreds of practical illustrations are offered through practice transcripts which are extensively cross- referenced. Frequent comparisons to the Federal Rules of Evidence are included, as well as review problems with sample answers. The text also contains helpful charts, summaries and review problems.