An assortment of very different animals end up together on a wild ride down a river.

Intelligent investigative writing meets experiential journalism in this important look at one of North America's most voraciously invasive species. Politicians, ecologists, and government wildlife officials are fighting a desperate rearguard action to halt the onward reach of Asian Carp, four troublesome fish now within a handful of miles from entering Lake Michigan. From aquaculture farms in Arkansas to the bayous of Louisiana; from marshlands...

A spunky young girl decides to sell lemonade on a hot summer day, venturing out all the way to the river's end where she finds some unexpected and fantastical clientele.

"Stories of Our Great Rivers: Part-1" is a captivating anthology that navigates the diverse narratives woven along the banks of some of the world's most iconic rivers. This literary journey unfolds across continents, delving into the hearts of civilizations, cultures, and ecosystems shaped by the ceaseless flow of these majestic waterways. From the ancient cradle of Mesopotamia to the pristine landscapes of the Amazon, the collection explores the...

"Stories of Our Great Rivers" is a captivating exploration of the rich tapestry of narratives woven by some of the world's most significant rivers. Authored by an ensemble of writers and researchers, the book delves into the historical, cultural, and ecological dimensions of rivers, unraveling tales that span continents and epochs.The narrative unfolds as a mosaic, featuring the Amazon, Nile, Yangtze, Mississippi, and other iconic waterways. Each...

"Adventuring Along the World's Great Rivers" is a mesmerizing exploration of our planet's lifelines, taking readers on an immersive journey along the most iconic waterways. From the verdant Amazon Rainforest to the historic Nile, the book unveils the diverse wonders and cultural tapestry flourishing along these mighty rivers. Each chapter is a literary voyage, rich in facts, figures, and vivid descriptions, inviting readers to traverse landscapes,...

Before the novel and the film Deliverance appeared in the early 1970s, any outsiders one met along the Chattooga River were likely serious canoeists or anglers. In later years, untold numbers and kinds of people have felt the draw of the river's torrents, which pour down the Appalachians along the Georgia-South Carolina border. Because of Deliverance the Chattooga looms enigmatically in our shared imagination, as iconic as Twain's Mississippi-or maybe...

Photojournalists Bob and Liz Randall spent two years exploring Florida's ancient and enchanting Ocklawaha River. Their journey provides an inside look at the rich recreational resources of the river, its wildlife and the people, past and present, who contributed to its history and welfare. Along the way, they met artists, environmentalists, captains, law enforcement officials, conservationists, filmmakers, historians and local descendants whose lives...

Barbara Hurd's Listening to the Savage weaves rich explorations of science, history, mythology, literature, and music. The listening of the book delineates and champions a kind of attentiveness to what is not easily heard and is written in language that is as precise as it is poetic, providing original ways of engagement in the natural world. As in Hurd's other books, the previously unknown or the barely known become less mysterious but still retain...

That one could "walk drishod on the backs" of schools of salmon, shad, and other fishes moving up Atlantic coast rivers was a not uncommon kind of description of their migratory runs during early Colonial times. Accounts tell of awe-inspiring numbers of spawners pushing their way upriver, the waters "running silver," to complete life cycles that once replenished critical marine fisheries along the Eastern Seaboard. This is a hugely important, fascinating,...