In 1934, in the middle of the Great Depression, millionaire Charles Bedaux spent $250,000 in an attempt to cross northern British Columbia in five motorized vehicles. The Bedaux Expedition ranks as one of the most audacious and unusual events in the province's history. Bannock and Beans tells the story of this extravagant failure from the perspective of one of the cowboys who worked on Bedaux's team. Bob White's reminiscences, recounted in the tradition of the cowboy storyteller, describe ...

A Season in Patagonia is angler, naturalist, and outdoor conservation author Steve Ramirez’s newest collection of fly fishing, nature trekking, and exploration stories that are intended to entertain and enlighten his readers while focusing on “Nature and the Best of Human Nature.” In A Season in Patagonia, Ramirez takes us on an epic journey retracing the westward expansion of Euro-American conquistadors while exploring the legacy and lessons offered by the indigenous peo...

PUREHE ART THE POWERFUL EVILHE ARTS REVENGEWho would have thought Reggie could get any worse than he already is? Archies Purehe ART is faced with the battle of his life when Evilhe ART faces off against him to win the affections of Betty and Veronica.

In Casting Homeward, writer, naturalist, and educator Steve Ramirez takes the reader on a physical and philosophical journey to some of the most legendary rivers and wild landscapes in America. Imbued with fly-fishing throughout, this journey will seek to explore what makes certain places feel magical and meaningful. How do we define “iconic” when considering wild places that have seemingly held the ability to restore our souls and fill them with feelings of peace, belonging, awe,...

In Casting Forward, naturalist, educator, and writer Steve Ramirez takes the reader on a yearlong journey fly fishing all of the major rivers of the Texas Hill Country.This is a story of the resilience of nature and the best of human nature. It is the story of a living, breathing place where the footprints of dinosaurs, conquistadors, and Comanches have mingled just beneath the clear spring-fed waters. This book is an impassioned plea for the survival of this landscape and its biod...

"A.R.C.H.I.E. as The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. in "The Thought Control Caper!" P.O.P. agents A.R.C.H.I.E., V.E.R.O.N.I.C.A. and R.E.G.G.I.E. take on the devious Controller of C.R.U.S.H. in this rousing spy adventure of intrigue and narrow escapes! Using mind control, The Controller lures our heroes into his clutches but will they have enough tricks up their sleeve to thwart the evildoer and bring him to justice?"

"The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. in Undercurrent!": In the middle of a top secret mission, P.O.P. spies A.R.C.H.I.E. and V.E.R.O.N.I.C.A. are apprehended at the hands of C.R.U.S.H. Agents and taken to Super Spy's lair! Can B.E.T.T.Y. and R.E.G.G.I.E. rescue their friends before Super Spy extracts all of P.O.P.'s secrets from his captives? And in "Who Screams Last... Screams Best!", it's B.E.T.T.Y.'s turn to get taken hostage by Super Spy but he wasn't counting on her secret weapon... All t...

"The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. - THE NOSE KNOWS!" & "ENTER THE DEMON" P.O.P. operatives A.R.C.H.I.E., R.E.G.G.I.E., and J.U.G.H.E.A.D. face off against the infamous C.R.U.S.H. agent Dr. Nose after he subdues Pop and captures V.E.R.O.N.I.C.A. In this thrilling story, the gang must battle explosive robots and corporate espionage to save the day! Dr. Demon is up to no good again in "Enter the Demon," but can he get to Lodge Industries' secret weapon before P.O.P. does?

A Cast Away in Montana is the captivating story of a passionate angler’s first trip to Montana. Through Tim Schulz's humorous, insightful, and reflective storytelling, readers not only discover the thrill of pursuing elusive fish in stunning landscapes but also embark on a profoundly personal exploration of life, loss, and self-discovery. This compelling narrative resonates with fly-fishing enthusiasts and those seeking a meaningful connection to nature as it weaves together engag...

Beijing, 1983. Two theatrical titans, Ying Ruocheng and Arthur Miller, are about to embark on one of the most groundbreaking productions in theatre history: Ying's Mandarin translation of Miller's influential masterpiece, Death of a Salesman. This unprecedented artistic partnership between China and the United States attracts widespread curiosity and skepticism. In the wake of the communist Cultural Revolution, how can Chinese audiences possibly connect to this classic examination...

Tony Petrocelli, a small town detective in southern California, is interrupted early Saturday morning by a phone call from distraught parents. They’ve discovered their ten-year-old daughter, Ashley Gibson, is missing. They claim she has been abducted, and plead for help. Tony rousts his talented but flawed partner, Eddy James, from bed and a hangover, to interview Ashley’s parents. At the Gibson home, they join the first responders to the scene. As they try to obtain a complete story, they...

"Mad Doctor Doom's Dupe!": Pureheart the Powerful returns in this heroic adventure when Archie's date with Veronica is threatened by the dastardly Evilheart! Pureheart may have had no trouble in the past thwarting his Arch-nemesis but how will he withstand the combined force of Evilheart and Mad Doctor Doom's robot Computo?