As they pass the halfway point in their high school journey, life begins to get more serious for the four classmates in Eleventh Grade Stress.

• Luke continues to wrestle with math and the standardized state tests. He takes refuge in his work on the yearbook and his solitary fishing trips. The hostility of his girlfriend's father abruptly ends the most rewarding relationship of his life. He tries to start over.

• Elly is getting along better than ever with her parents, especially her status-conscious mother, because she is dating the star quarterback for the school's football team. But her folks don't seem to care about, or even suspect, the secret damage that this relationship is doing to Elly's body and self-esteem.

• Marcus still loves basketball, but literary classics and American history classes are beginning to open his eyes to life beyond the court. His planned campus visit to the nearby state university leads his father to sit down and have the talk with him.

• Mia is still on track to graduate first in her class and pursue her dream of becoming a doctor, but her home life is troubled. Her parents finally reach a breaking point, and Mia finds herself worrying about her mother's prospects and trying to protect her little sisters.

Big games, dances and parties produce moments of happiness and joy. But as the classmates' final year in high school swims into view, with a series of forced choices staring them in the face, they find all of the stakes are getting higher.

The James River is Virginia's premier river for recreation, and the James River Guide is the key to enjoying it, whether you are an angler, kayaker, rafter, or bird watcher. Twenty-nine locator maps provide vital information on the river, all the way from its headwaters near Iron Gate to the dramatic fall line at Richmond. The longest river in the Old Dominion, the James offers some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the state. Spring blossoms, fall color, and the fascinating history of the batteaux era's canals lend the James a unique charm. There is something for everyone. River runners will face everything from placid stretches of calm water to white-water rapids that should only be tackled by the most experienced paddler. This new edition for 2015 includes updated and expanded information on favorite float trips, including new coverage of the marvelous Maury River, the main tributary of the Upper James; favorite fishing spots; updated access points; classic fishing lures; and directories of river guides and other resources.

The Shenandoah and Rappahannock Rivers are ideal for relaxation and enjoying nature in a number of ways. Whether you are casting to smallmouth in a quiet pool, shooting through whitewater, or just taking in the beauty and history of the place, The Shenandoah and Rappahannock Rivers Guide will help you enjoy being out on the water.

This completely revised and updated edition reveals the best angling spots, every rapid and access point, and where the best wildlife and scenery are found, making this an essential guide for rivergoers of all kinds. As a bonus, Ingram includes lots of information on trout fishing in the tributaries, smallmouth bass tactics, birding, and history.

Ninth Grade Blues follows four teens through the adventures and misadventures, ups and downs of life in the first year of high school. They contend with classes and tests, worry about going out on dates, struggle with not being able to drive, and dread being called on by teachers they do not like.

Interweaving first person stories are told by:

Luke: a shy, hard working, poorly dressed boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Luke is mediocre at basketball, mediocre at baseball, and mediocre at school. But he has hidden talents in science--he is a budding fisherman, hunter, and naturalist-- and he is even appealing to some girls, unbeknownst to himself.

Elly: sociable and friendly, Elly worries about getting a boy to like her. She has chubby legs, frizzy hair, and a few excess pounds gained over the summer. However, she is also a top notch student. Elly has her life mapped out, all the way through a big church wedding (groom to be determined later) and a nice house in the suburbs.

Marcus: a freshman superstar, Marcus plays football and basketball at the varsity level and has his sights set on a D-I college scholarship. He worries about having to choose between playing in the NBA and the NFL. Marcus regards himself as God's gift to women, and caroms through a series of irate girlfriends while he blows off his classes.

Mia: a smart, dedicated girl who gets straight A's and will definitely go to college. Her first-generation Mexican-American parents are hard working and intent on matching her up with a nice Hispanic boy. But Mia and Luke begin studying together, and very soon, Mia develops other opinions about where her heart lies.

Tenth Grade Angst continues the story [begun in Ninth Grade Blues] of four teens as they negotiate the roller-coaster ride of high school. Now sophomores, they grapple with growing independence and changing dreams and ambitions for their future. Cars and driving lessons reshape their lives, as they struggle to balance their needs for exploration and independence with the boundaries set by their parents.

Luke: a shy, hard-working boy from the wrong side of the tracks, Luke continues to come out of his shell with the friendly encouragement of Mia. His love for hunting, fishing, and all things nature-related keeps him sane and grounded, while ongoing problems with his dad worsen and require him to make some startling adjustments.

Elly: a bit overweight and a lot insecure in her freshman year, Elly joins her mom at the gym, sheds a few pounds and discovers she can set her cap for star football players. But is that always a good idea? A hot date doesn't work out the way she expected-at all.

Marcus: a football and basketball star, Marcus comes down to earth-discovering that he really does have limits to what he can expect from his athletic career. And, a series of rebuffs and rejections lead him to reflect on the best way to a girl's heart. Hint: just for a change, try caring about what she thinks.

Mia: a straight-A student who looks like a good bet to be the class valedictorian, Mia is also on track to realize her dream of becoming a pediatrician and moving to Texas to help children of her own heritage. But what does that imply for the relationships she is developing in high school? And just how angry will her poppa get if she insists on dating Luke?

Four friends enter their fourth and final year of high school. They have survived abusive partners, drinking parties, eating disorders, social ostracism, ethnic slurs, star-crossed romances, and even the deaths and divorces of parents - all the challenges that can make the teen years turbulent and painful.But they have also learned to cope. They have passed the dreaded standardized tests, gotten in a few AP courses, gone to prom, fallen in and out of love, worked summers, learned to drive. They have visited college campuses and begun to apply for--and receive--scholarship decisions.Their last year is flying past, and their feelings are in a whirl. They can't wait to leave--but they dread the thought of losing each other.-Elly sorts out her feelings for a boy she's had a crush on forever. But that secret romance makes her relationships with everyone else more complicated - especially with her status-conscious mom and dad. Can she even keep all her lies straight?-Marcus deepens his study of American history. He no longer sees himself as a future NBA star. But surprise - his basketball skills blossom and he turns into a triple-double threat on an unexpected run to the state's Final Four.-Luke is stunned when Elly agrees to join him on a canoe run down the river, fishing. But her ineptitude with a paddle causes disaster in the Class II rapids. His woodsmanship and survival skills are put to the test when they are stranded in the middle of nowhere, and forced to spend a freezing night in the wilderness.-Mia still misses Luke, but she is on track to graduate as the class valedictorian and realize her dream of becoming a pediatrician. Her studies occupy almost all her time. But her last semester of high school is unexpectedly brightened by two positive relationships - one for her mother, and one for herself. And there are more: a rich kid who sneaks liquor from his parents and maintains a buzz throughout the day. A bright, ambitious girl who dates a boy from time to time so her parents will not discover her true love is a junior girl - whom they would never accept. An overburdened guidance counselor. A dedicated school resource officer. A basketball coach who is a shrewd psychologist. This is the American High School in 2020.

Fourth Edition - with Updated and Expanded Coverage

The New River is one of the most changeable and fickle rivers in the East-and also one of the most beautiful and rewarding. It attracts anglers, canoeists, kayakers, rafters, bird watchers, rock climbers and those who simply enjoy the great outdoors.

The New River Guide provides an indispensable overview of this untamed and scenic waterway as it winds through three states, including the bucolic South Fork in North Carolina, the ridges of Virginia and the gorges of West Virginia. Both casual and hardcore anglers will learn of the best places to fish for smallmouth bass. Canoeists will find the most enticing sections to paddle, whether they prefer placid stretches or white water. Rafters and kayakers headed for Class IV rapids in the New River Gorge will find the New River Guide a must-read.

Whether your destination is the rhododendron- and sycamore-covered hillsides of North Carolina, the 400-foot dolomite cliffs of Virginia, or the

Grand Canyon of the East in West Virginia, the New River Guide will make the beauty and excitement of this great river easily accessible.

This new edition includes updated and expanded information on favorite float trips, fishing spots, access points, bass lines and lures, and river guides and other resources.

Take a trip down one of America's most historic rivers with this complete guide to paddling and fishing the South Branch and Upper Potomac Rivers, which covers the water between the Smoke Hole Canyon on the South Branch in West Virginia to the last takeout before the Great Falls on the Main Stem, not far from Washington, D.C.

The author reveals the best angling spots, every rapid and major access point, and where the best wildlife and scenery are found, making this an essential guide for rivergoers of all kinds. As a bonus, Ingram includes information on trout fishing in the headwaters, smallmouth bass tactics, birding, and history.

The New River is one of the most changeable and fickle rivers on the East Coast and also one of the most beautiful and rewarding. It attracts anglers, canoeists, kayakers, rafters, bird watchers, rock climbers, and those who simply enjoy the great outdoors. The New River Guide provides an indispensable overview of this untamed and scenic waterway as it winds through three states, including the bucolic South Fork in North Carolina, the ridges of Virginia, and the gorges of West Virginia. Both casual and hardcore anglers will learn of the best places to fish for smallmouth bass. Canoeists will find the most enticing sections to paddle, whether they prefer placid stretches or white water. Rafters and kayakers headed for Class IV rapids in the New River Gorge will find The New River Guide a must-read. This edition includes information on favorite float trips, fishing spots, access points, bass lines and lures, and river guides and other resources.

Award-winning outdoor writer Bruce Ingram and his wife Elaine explain how they have enjoyed a healthy diet and lifestyle for many years by hunting, fishing, raising heritage chickens, growing fruits and vegetables, and foraging in the forests around their Southwest Virginia home.

In a series of 25 explanatory chapters, the Ingrams show how to hunt, field-dress, and prepare wild game, ranging from deer to wild turkeys to squirrels and rabbits; how to catch bass, trout, and panfish; how to gather wild berries, nuts, and mushrooms; how to grow vegetables and fruits and protect them from other foragers such as deer; and how to raise heritage chickens and protect them, as well, from predators that could include opossums, foxes, and hawks.

The book features dozens of tasty and healthful recipes. They include more than 20 ways to cook and enjoy venison; several ways to savor squirrels and rabbits; a dozen recipes for wild berry and fruit dishes, including pancakes, waffles, cakes, breads, jams, and cookies; and still more recipes for preparing wild nuts, mushrooms, and fresh-water fish.