About the press
Practical books for working professionals.
American River Press was founded in 2011 to publish clear, useful resources that bring field knowledge, business guidance, and research-based practices together in one place.
American River at Auburn State Recreation Area. Photograph by Faustian, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped and color-treated.
The publishing approach
The trade and the business, brought together.
The handbooks focus on the information an owner-operator or landscape professional can put to work: landscape management, irrigation repair, equipment, estimating, bookkeeping, taxes, contracts, safety, and customer service. Basic concepts are explained alongside technical detail so newcomers can understand the rationale behind professional practices and experienced readers can use the books as concise references.
Independent expertise