An important portrait of the American judicial system, Rebuilding Justice is a call to action for citizens and civil servants alike to take the steps necessary to fix, support, and protect this crucial cornerstone of our democracy. View more.

Best-selling author Jerry Apps has written and collected oft-spoken phrases, observations, advice, and conundrums celebrating country life and rural living, such as "Love thy neighbor, but make sure your fences are in good order" and "It's not going to get done if you don't start doing it." A poignant anthology, Rural Wit and Wisdom offers unique glimpses into the commonsense ways of America's heartland. View more.

India today is a nation caught between the rich heritage of its past and the great economic potential of its future. In this witty and incisive book, journalist and author Laura Pedersen reveals the tensions and contradictions facing the emerging world power. In particular, Pedersen explores the roles of women and children in India today, providing insight into this important and oft-neglected issue. Part travelogue, part history, and part cultural reflection, Planes, Trains, and Auto-Rickshaws provides an intimate glimpse of a nation at its turning point. It is a must-read for those who want to understand India beyond the headlines. View more.

When paddlers Alan Kesselheim and Marypat Zitzer were starting their family, each of their three kids unintentionally experienced, from the womb, a major river expedition. Later, Eli, Sawyer, and Ruby grew up on other river trips, joining their parents in canoes as infants and toddlers and becoming adept paddlers and campers before they were ten. Recognizing a unique opportunity to celebrate their children's transitions to adulthood, the family returned to those "birth" rivers and repeated each of the three original paddling trips. Over a period of four years, as each child reached the age of thirteen, the family of five shared epic voyages on the water-on the Kazan River in Nunavut, the Yellowstone in Montana, the Seal in Manitoba, and the Rio Grande in Big Bend. A moving testimonial for allowing children to experience nature firsthand, Let Them Paddle is a captivating tale of adventure, challenge, and one family's coming of age. View more.

With a contemporary Western flavor and plenty of intrigue and suspense, Gary Hart's latest novel Durango brings readers into the world of the small southwest Colorado town as the close-knit community is rocked by scandal and controversy. As a drawn-out battle for water rights looms over the town, one of Durango's most eminent citizens, stoic former politician Daniel Sheridan, is accused of a shocking transgression, forcing him to fight to clear his name and resolve the contention that has weighed upon his hometown for decades. Drawing on the classic themes of loyalty, honor, redemption, and the land, Durango presents an unforgettable saga of the American West. View more.

This ambitious multicultural history for young readers emphasizes the often-overlooked roles of children, women, slaves, and even animals in the Civil War. Major battles are interspersed chronologically with sections detailing people and their place in the war, the culture of the day (such as music, technology, and medicine), and activities that will have kids trying their hands at 1860s diversions. View more.

Join a family as they visit an old friend—one of the last river rats—and embark on a lifetime adventure exploring nature's wonders and the circle of life.
 
On the banks of a backwater swamp along the Upper Mississippi River, the last river rat sits next to his shack. The dense woods surround him. As he looks out over the wetlands, there are no human sounds to interfere with the chirping of birds, the rustling of leaves, and the rippling of the water. The cool autumn air and the golden light of the shortening days make him wistful, and his mind turns to days gone by—being a kid, outdoor adventures, growing up, watching the world change around him. He smiles, remembering it all and mulling over which stories he'll tell.
 
A car appears around the bend, and the woodsman greets his visitors with a grin. They are adults now, with children of their own slamming the car doors, but in their faces he still sees them as kids.
 
"Been a long time," he says, sharing hugs. "C'mon. I'll show you around..." View more.