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Our Seattle
Whether you’re a life-long resident of Seattle, a recent transplant, a visitor, or an armchair traveler, you’ll cherish this tribute to the Emerald City. Covering everything from the people to the mountains and parks, from the boat locks to the skyscrapers, Our Seattle combines readable text and first-rate photos to capture the spirit of this remarkable area and its many contributions to American culture. Covering not only Seattle but the region around the city, including Puget Sound, the North Cascades, Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, and the Olympic Peninsula, this book showcases the unique and magnificent scenery of the Pacific Northwest. For nearly thirty years, Seattle-based photographer Mike Sedam has specialized in travel photography around the world.
96 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2003
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About the author
Barbara Sleeper
16 books3 followersBarbara Sleeper's career as a science writer has spanned more than thirty years, during which time she traveled to more than 80 countries to observe non-human primates, explore wildlife preserves, and learn first-hand about global conservation issues. She participated in field research projects in the rainforests of Malaysia, Peru, and Brazil studying monogamous primates.
Her more than 300 wildlife and travel articles have appeared in numerous national and international publications, including Audubon, Australian Natural History, Pacific Discovery, Anima, Das Tier, Life, Wildlife Art News, Travel & Leisure, Travel Holiday, and Ranger Rick. For fifteen years, Ms. Sleeper submitted articles as a contributing editor to Animals magazine, a role she also served at AirCal magazine.
Barbara co-founded Adventure Travel magazine and the American Adventures Association with Bob Citron in Seattle, Washington. She also served as president and vice-president of the Seattle Zoological Society.
Ms. Sleeper holds degrees in zoology and psychology from the University of Washington, where she earned her Master's degree studying mother-infant attachment, maternal behavior, and the effects of early infant daycare. Most recently, she was certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute.
Barbara is the mother of three wonderful children, Kelly, David, and Josh. She resides in Bothell, Washington.
Her more than 300 wildlife and travel articles have appeared in numerous national and international publications, including Audubon, Australian Natural History, Pacific Discovery, Anima, Das Tier, Life, Wildlife Art News, Travel & Leisure, Travel Holiday, and Ranger Rick. For fifteen years, Ms. Sleeper submitted articles as a contributing editor to Animals magazine, a role she also served at AirCal magazine.
Barbara co-founded Adventure Travel magazine and the American Adventures Association with Bob Citron in Seattle, Washington. She also served as president and vice-president of the Seattle Zoological Society.
Ms. Sleeper holds degrees in zoology and psychology from the University of Washington, where she earned her Master's degree studying mother-infant attachment, maternal behavior, and the effects of early infant daycare. Most recently, she was certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute.
Barbara is the mother of three wonderful children, Kelly, David, and Josh. She resides in Bothell, Washington.
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