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Eat Local for Less
The Ultimate Guide to Opting Out of Our Broken Industrial Food System
Practical advice (with recipes) on how to enjoy fresh, local foods that support family farms and healthy communities. “Mesmerizing.” —Booklist
$19.95
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Among the Ancients
Adventures in the Eastern Old-Growth Forests
A natural-history primer, an adventure story, and an impassioned plea to preserve and support our remaining old-growth forests. “This guide will change the way you look at America.”
$17.95
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Cerulean Blues
A Personal Search for a Vanishing Songbird
Reed Writing Award Finalist. Cerulean Blues describes the plight of the cerulean warbler, a tiny migratory songbird, and its struggle to survive in ever-shrinking bands of suitable habitat. "A pleasure to read"—David Gessner
$17.95
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Horseshoe Crab
Biography of a Survivor
Horseshoe crabs have ten eyes, five pairs of walking legs, a heart half the length of their bodies, and have been on this planet for 445 million years. "Fascinating, relevant, revealing, and endlessly enjoyable."—Richard Ellis
$17.95
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The Pipeline and the Paradigm
Keystone XL, Tar Sands, and the Battle to Defuse the Carbon Bomb
“Environmental activist Avery travels the route of TransCanada’s controversial Keystone XL pipeline, engaging in frank and respectful dialogue with proponents and opponents. His finely researched book blazes with hope.” —Publishers Weekly
$17.95
News from Ruka Press
Thanks again to everyone who voted for a cover in our informal poll. The results weren’t conclusive, but the many thoughtful comments helped us clarify our thinking. So, without further ado, we present the cover:
Update: Friday midday, 40 votes in. It’s a virtual tie between options 1 and 2. Thanks to everyone for participating, and for all the amazing comments. This has been a really helpful exercise. Clearly there are pluses for each of the choices, and we’re considering carefully which way to go. We’ll announce our decision very soon. Join the mailing list to stay informed!
We’re proud to announce that our first book has gone into production. Author Joan Maloof, PhD, has signed a contract with Ruka Press to publish her new book, tentatively titled Getting to Old Growth: Adventures in the Eastern Forests. Publication is slated for Spring 2011. This will be the first release from Ruka Press®, which began operation in January.
Here’s a link to the press release we sent out Friday. Spread the word!
Welcome to the new Ruka Press website. We are a new, independent publisher of nonfiction books. For more information about the company and what we do, please visit the About page.