For sixty years, Arizona native Jim Cook has been writing about the Grand Canyon state in newspapers, magazines, and books. In 2005, Jim and his brother Dean, a songwriter and storyteller, were named Arizona Culturekeepers for their work in keeping alive the lore of Arizona. After a long career in journalism, Jim became the Official State Liar of Arizona. He is director of the Wickenburg Institute for Factual Diversity, which is a think tank for recreational liars, and a treatment center for recovering newspapermen. He also edits the institute's organ, "The Journal of Prevarication."...
For sixty years, Arizona native Jim Cook has been writing about the Grand Canyon state in newspapers, magazines, and books. In 2005, Jim and his broth...
Mystery and international intrigue weren't part of the deal when teens Fred Rolson and Kary Bowman agreed to deliver a car full of much needed satellite and medical equipment to Fred's missionary brother in Mexico.
Crossing the Navajo Nation in Arizona, their car is stolen, a man is kidnaped and the boys are stranded in the middle of the desert. With their new friend, Susie Shepherd, the teens investigate only to find themselves held prisoner deep inside the black heart of Shuddering Mountain, still with...
The brook and the trees and the rocks in the little glade have seen many strange and exciting things over the years. During that time little has changed. The stream has grown deeper. The trees have become taller and straighter. And the stones have stored their memories to recount when times are slow.
One young sapling tree, straighter and taller than those around, quivers silently and watches eagerly as new visitors enter the little glade. Exciting events begin to unfold. And the flat rock confirms that nothing quite like this has ever happened before.
Filled first with hope,...
The brook and the trees and the rocks in the little glade have seen many strange and exciting things over the years. During that time little has chang...
