A David and Goliath conservation story set on Lake Michigan.

Tripp Shumake loved anything with an engine. From fixing up hot rods in high school in Glendale, Arizona, to becoming an NHRA champion Funny Car driver, Shumake was born to drive. He was well respected in the racing community for his abilities not only as a driver but also for being the humble, funny, family man he was. Off the track, Shumake was a Christian and deeply involved in his church community. Tragically, on November 13, 1999, Tripp was killed in a hit-and-run accident on his motorcycle. Taken too soon, his friends, family, and fellow racers share their memories and celebrate the life of Tripp in 240 Shorty. "Tripp was a hell of a racer and a really good guy and I don't know if you could ask for more than that." -Don Prudhomme "I know for a fact if Tripp were here today he would ask you one question, 'Do you know Jesus Christ?' -Dave Shupe

When it comes to parenting, sometimes you have to trust your gut. With her first book, "It s OK Not to Share," Heather Shumaker overturned all the conventional rules of parenting with her renegade rules for raising competent and compassionate kids. In "It s Ok To Go Up the Slide," Shumaker takes on new hot-button issues with renegade rules such as: - Recess Is A Right - It s Ok Not To Kiss Grandma - Ban Homework in Elementary School - Safety Second - Don t Force Participation Shumaker also offers broader guidance on how parents can control their own fears and move from an overscheduled life to one of more free play. Parenting can too often be reduced to shuttling kids between enrichment classes, but Shumaker challenges parents to reevaluate how they re spending their precious family time. This book helps parents help their kids develop important life skills in an age-appropriate way. Most important, parents must model these skills, whether it s technology use, confronting conflict, or coping emotionally with setbacks. Sometimes being a good parent means breaking all the rules.

Tripp Shumake loved anything with an engine. From fixing up hot rods in high school in Glendale, Arizona, to becoming an NHRA champion Funny Car driver, Shumake was born to drive. He was well respected in the racing community for his abilities not only as a driver but also for being the humble, funny, family man he was. Off the track, Shumake was a Christian and deeply involved in his church community. Tragically, on November 13, 1999, Tripp was killed in a hit-and-run accident on his motorcycle. Taken too soon, his friends, family, and fellow racers share their memories and celebrate the life of Tripp in 240 Shorty. "Tripp was a hell of a racer and a really good guy and I don't know if you could ask for more than that." -Don Prudhomme "I know for a fact if Tripp were here today he would ask you one question, 'Do you know Jesus Christ?' -Dave Shupe