Backing Hard Into River History by James V. Swift
384 pages. 198 illustrations. Hard cover. Nonfiction. This book is the first in an open-ended series being published by the publisher’s Little River Books Division. It covers the last 100 years of river development and the towing industry; the 112-year history of The Waterways Journal, known affectionately as the "riverman’s bible" and the author’s 60-year love affair with both. It explains clearly the value of the nation’s inland waterways and the benefits derived from them. Usually same- or second-day shipping! Read Chapter 13!

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Steamboat Treasures by Dorothy Heckmann Shrader
252 pages. Illustrated. Hard cover. Nonfiction - In the critically acclaimed Steamboat Legacy - the first book of her Missouri River Trilogy (now out of print) -Dorothy Heckmann Shrader told the poignant tale of her grandparent’s generation. In Steamboat Treasures, she traces the writings and career of her wonderfully outspoken uncle, Steamboat Bill Heckmann, the Mark Twain of the Missouri River. Usually same- or second-day shipping!

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My Two Sons - by Rosemarie Walrath
198 pages, illustrated, softcover, nonfiction. This is the story of trials and tribulations of a mother who reared two sons with MD–one to a point where he graduated with a degree in business and was in the workforce nearly five years, and the other who achieved top college honors but died several weeks before graduation. It is the remarkable story about two boys whose illness was not discovered until they were in grade school–boys whose perseverance drove two them onward to become Eagle Scouts, an accomplishment not easily achieved even by boys without illness to hamper them. It was a two-decade long battle. The experiences documented by this proud and dedicated mother/author would be invaluable to those who face MD challenges and need to know what they can expect. The volume contains valuable appendices, helping to clarify the various formal challenges with caregivers, schools, etc. And she tells us where to go for help. Usually same day shipping!

The Ohio River by Captain Rick Rhodes
320 pages. Soft cover. Nonfiction. Book addresses the Allegheny, Monongahela, Kanawha, Muskingum, Kentucky, Green and Wabash rivers. First five chapters explore 300 years of rich American history along the Ohio River and its tributaries. The Regional Section, Section II, geographically divides the Ohio River and its navigable tributaries into 11 district regions and provides individual colorful histories as well as current amenities found in 200 river towns. The section contains 27 map sketches covering the entire region. Also contained in the regional chapters are 56 tables containing information on marinas, waterfront restaurants, boat ramps, seawalls, docks, and other on-the-water facilities. The last three chapters, Section III, focus on boating, including negotiating through locks and dams, commercial towboat operations, and many Ohio River safe-boating tips. Eleven appendices list more than 60 annual festivals, information on 59 locks and dams, bridge clearance information, 85 GPS waypoints. Several hundred phone numbers and 86 b/w photographs are interspersed throughout the book. Usually same- or second-day shipping!

Beyond The Bridges, Rediscovering America’s Waterways by Jerry M. Hay
272 pages plus frontal material. Hard cover. Nonfiction. From the cover: "Millions of us cross bridges in our cars each day. We may glance over the side and see water, but we have no idea what life on the river is like." In this book the reader will learn valuable information, while laughing about the humorous river stories that the author tells. It is a blend of river history, practical information and storytelling that originate from over 40 years of river journeys by Jerry Hay. Anyone reading this book will not look at the river the same again. The reader will have an understanding of the power, adventure and very spirit of the river, well beyond the bridges. Usually same- or second-day shipping!