Stunning full-color photography Nearly 100 species profiled Additional 60 species cited with respect to their distinguishing features Profiles include locations along Appalachian Trail where flowers may be seen

Unlike many other Georgia rivers that begin their journeys to the sea along the flanks of ridges in the relatively pristine confines of national forest lands, the Ocmulgee-a name that means "where water boils up" in Muskogee-rises inside Atlanta's I-285 perimeter highway as the South River in a jungle of asphalt and concrete. In fact, its very headwaters are buried beneath a hazardous waste site. Its other main tributaries-the Yellow and Alcovy-rise in Atlanta's fast-growing northeast suburbs of Gwinnett County, and they too have not escaped the impacts of city life. Yet the Ocmulgee also hosts one hundred species of fish, eighty-five of which are native to the river, as well as eighteen native freshwater mussel species, including seven species found nowhere else on the planet. In the Ocmulgee River User's Guide, both novice and experienced water sports enthusiasts will fi nd all the information required to enjoy the full length of the river through Macon to its confluence with the Altamaha near Lumber City. Author Joe Cook includes detailed maps, put in and take out suggestions, fishing and camping locations, mile-by-mile points of interest, and an illustrated guide to the animals and plants commonly seen in and around the river. Day-trippers will enjoy the guide's fascinating description of the cultural and natural heritage of this richly diverse waterway. FEATURES: An introduction and overview of the river Chapters describing each river section with detailed maps and notes on river access and points of interest A compact natural history guide featuring species of interest Notes on safety and boating etiquette A fishing primer Notes on organizations working to protect the river

Someone, or some thing, has invaded the sleepy little town of Garing Cross, and young Jesse Jean Montgomery finds herself facing this ancient curse alone. And despite her considerable IQ, she's not equipped to handle what's coming down main street in the darkness. Garing Cross is a story about a girl growing up, a girl who doesn't fit in, a girl who is misunderstood and left alone, facing trials that leave the adults around her paralyzed. She's a loner and yet she longs to be part of something greater - she seeks her tribe, her people. It's about family and ancient curses and unspoken history, about separation and trials and coming home.

In one of the harshest environments imaginable,Joe Cooke coaches, supports, and inspires men to become more than just the stories of their past. Inside Job tells of how Cooke rose from homelessness to a life of service as a teacher inside the walls of the Washington State Penitentiary. With an unyielding belief in the value of every human being, Cooke counsels his students that they already possess everything they need to make it on the outside. His basic philosophy is clear and simple: The work of becoming better communicators, better entrepreneurs, better citizens, better fathers, sons, and husbands is all done inside the mind. In this memoir of a single weekend of self-reflection, Cooke illustrates in his unique voice that teaching, like learning, is an inside job.

Elysen tells the tale of aEwoman born as a warrior into a culture where her presence is forbidden. ElysenOs only protectors are killed by a grasping, power hungry cousin who first brutalizes her then hunts her. As she escapes, she encounters both evil and good on her journey to understanding her own destiny.

The Chattahoochee River is one of the premier waterways of Georgia and the Southeast. It is a mecca for summer recreation, a priceless natural resource that provides water and power for a great number of Georgia's citizens, and an essential component to the region's ecosystem. As public interest in both exploring and protecting Georgia's rivers such as the Chattahoochee grows, so too has the demand for clear and elegant guides to our rivers. The Chattahoochee River User's Guide--the latest in a series of river guides from Georgia River Network and the University of Georgia Press--aims to meet that demand.The Chattahoochee River User's Guide traces the 430-mile course of the Hooch from its headwaters at a spring on Coon Den Ridge near Jacks Knob in northeastern Georgia to its confluence with the Flint River, where they form the Apalachicola River.The Georgia River Network guides provide many little-known facts about Georgia's rivers, bring to life the river's cultural and natural history, and present river issues in an immersive and engaging manner that will inspire users to help protect their local waterways.The guide includes
- 200 color photographs
- 32 user-friendly maps that reveal the towns, roads, entry points,
bridges, public lands, parks, and other landmarks along the
river's course from the southern Blue Ridge Mountains to the
Georgia-Florida border
- Detailed practical information about public access points,
potential hazards, camping facilities, and GPS coordinates for
points of interest
- A primer on fishing
- An introduction and safety overview, as well as a concise natural
history guide to common flora and fauna of the river corridorPublished in cooperation with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper