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 ...

This book is the life story in rhyme and illustrations of a redskin potato that never failed to look up even at his worst. It is a story of how not being chosen, but still keeping the Faith can propel one to ultimate glory.

About the BookIn the up-and-coming town of Sandbury, the young, beautiful, and successful Nora Brightmeyer works at Electro Motors, a cutting-edge manufacturer of electric vehicles. Recently divorced, Nora has once again found love in Dr. Allen Sweeney, a dentist in town. Nora has finally opened herself up to the new relationship, and after falling madly in love, Allen plans to propose, but tragedy intervenes.What follows is a murder that shakes the town of Sandbury and its r...

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...

Mobutu Sese Seko, who ruled Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) from 1965 until 1997, was fond of saying “happy are those who sing and dance,” and his regime energetically promoted the notion of culture as a national resource. During this period Zairian popular dance music (often referred to as la rumba zaïroise) became a sort of musica franca in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa. But how did this privileged form of cultural expression, one primarily known for a s...

The Invisible Kid is a short story of a 17 year old who suddenly finds that he can become invisible. At first it is a lot of fun but then he discovers that it can lead to tragic consequences.The second short story is about a elderly man in Jamaica reflecting on this childhood and his pet monkey which he bought in a Market.

Delightful tales of hunting and fishing, family, friends, dogs, and precious time well spent.Nationally recognized and award-winning writer Jim Mize captures the true essence of sport and living life to the fullest in this collection of stories about his outdoor escapades. In tales spanning more than five decades, Mize invites readers into carefree days hiking through the Colorado Rockies with a fly rod and leisurely casting poppers to bluegill on small southern po...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Pureheart the Powerful in 'Mite and Maim.' When bright-eyed reporters Betty and Veronica capture evil-doer The Octopus assaulting the mayor on camera, they're guaranteed a front page scoop! Not about to let the story see the light of day, The Octopus apprehends the girls. Who should stand in the way but Pureheart the Powerful! Will Pureheart's strength be able to withstand Veronica's kiss in order to save the day or will The Octopus manage to stop the presses?