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BORAX was the nuclear reactor that made history in 1955 by supplying the first electrical power to light up the town of Arco, Idaho.
During the Cold War, some American innovations developed as a result of competition with the Soviet Union. Among these was the race to be the first nation to provide peaceful power via nuclear energy. American ingenuity and super-human effort in the middle of nowhere Idaho won that contest during the winter-spring of 1954-55.
This book provides some previously untold details of the BORAX reactor and neighboring EBR-1.
The late Ray Haroldson worked on the project as an electrical engineer and the only Idaho native to have an active role with the reactor. He had the unintentional honor of "flipping the switch" to bring nuclear power to Arco.

This historical novel of the famous Jackson Hole country depicts the pioneer life of many of the early settlers to the valley. In the shadow of the might Tetons and on the banks of Flat Creek the elk trampled the ground and ate the farmer's haystacks during the severe winter months. This is the story of ranchers, trappers, and mountain men who battled the massive elk herds, long winters, and the onslought of civilization.

A fresh interpretation of how we can best serve others from the bestselling author of The Return of the Prodigal Son, hailed as "one of the world's greatest spiritual writers" by Christianity Today"In our own woundedness, we can become a source of life for others."In this hope-filled book, Henri Nouwen inspires devoted men and women who want to be of service in their church or community but who have found traditional outreach alienating and ineffective. Weaving keen cultural analysis with his psychological and religious insights, Nouwen presents a balanced and creative theology of service that begins with the realization of fundamental woundedness in human nature.According to Nouwen, ministers are called to identify the suffering in their own hearts and make that recognition the starting point of their service. Ministers must be willing to go beyond their professional, somewhat aloof roles and leave themselves open as fellow human beings with the same wounds and suffering as those they serve. In other… Read More

Rocky Mountain Gardener's Handbook includes 300 plant profiles organized under ten plant categories, from annuals to vines. Each plant profile page includes three recommended plants, with full-color images, helpful icons for sun and shade requirements, and planting and growing information. Twelve months of around-the-garden maintenance information for each plant category assists the gardener with what to do to maintain a Rocky Mountain garden in the states of Colorado, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming. Includes helpful charts, illustrations, and full-color plant images.

Heralded as the herb book for the self-sufficient, this is everyone's handbook to health. It can be used in many ways, for daily use, for travelers, for pets, and it is ideal for hundreds of ailments. It is written in clear and concise terms. Lalitha takes the guesswork out of herbs. The book is a gem for consumers. Botanical medicine in this country will benefit from this book for years to come. It's already a classic.

Backcountry Roads - Idaho is a beautiful, informative and practical guide to the Gem State's hidden treasure of roadways.
Award-winning author Lynna Howard provides GPS coordinates, expedition maps, and detailed descriptions for would-be explorers. Her creative flair brings backcountry travel to life with an immediacy that engages all the senses. Enhanced by more than one hundred photos from photographer Leland Howard,
Backcountry Roads - Idaho is a rarity, a guidebook that is also a work of art. Expeditions cover all of the state, from the Panhandle to southern Idaho.