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Fishing Impossible - Three Fishing Fanatics. Ten Epic Adventures. The TV tie-in book to the BBC Worldwide series with ITV, set... Fishing Impossible - Three Fishing Fanatics. Ten Epic Adventures. The TV tie-in book to the BBC Worldwide series with ITV, set in British Columbia, the Bahamas, Kenya, Laos, Argentina, South Africa, Scotland, Thailand, Peru and Norway (Hardcover, Main)
Charlie, Jay, Tom 'The Blowfish' Hird, David Bartley 1
R618 R553 Discovery Miles 5 530 Save R65 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Three fishing mates. Ten epic adventures. Charlie, Jay and Blowfish are three obsessive fishing buddies, each with their own area of expertise. Hatching plans for the weirdest, most extreme fishing trips imaginable, they head to ten fantastic destinations around the world. From spear-fishing in the Bahamas to bungee jumping in British Columbia, and dodging crocodiles in Kenya, their mission is to catch the uncatchable in the most entertaining and bizarre ways possible. These immersive, adrenalin-fuelled trips of a lifetime are ones most fisherman have only dreamed of, with responsible, environmental considerations at their core. Join the three mates as they head around the world to see marine life at its most exotic and extraordinary.

Seawomen of Iceland - Survival on the Edge (Paperback): Margaret Willson Seawomen of Iceland - Survival on the Edge (Paperback)
Margaret Willson
R577 R531 Discovery Miles 5 310 Save R46 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Finalist for the 2017 Washington State Book Award in General Nonfiction / History The plaque said this was the winter fishing hut of Thuridur Einarsdottir, one of Iceland's greatest fishing captains, and that she lived from 1777 to 1863. "Wait," anthropologist and former seawoman Margaret Willson said. "She??" So began a quest. Were there more Icelandic seawomen? Most Icelanders said no, and, after all, in most parts of the world fishing is considered a male profession. What could she expect in Iceland? She found a surprise. This book is a glimpse into the lives of vibrant women who have braved the sea for centuries. Their accounts include the excitement, accidents, trials, and tribulations of fishing in Iceland from the historic times of small open rowboats to today's high-tech fisheries. Based on extensive historical and field research, Seawomen of Iceland allows the seawomen's voices to speak directly with strength, intelligence, and - above all - a knowledge of how to survive. This engaging ethnographic narrative will intrigue both general and academic readers interested in maritime culture, the anthropology of work, Nordic life, and gender studies.

Muzzle-Loading Cap Lock Rifle (Hardcover): Ned H Roberts Muzzle-Loading Cap Lock Rifle (Hardcover)
Ned H Roberts
R941 R760 Discovery Miles 7 600 Save R181 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Explores the history, construction, and care of one of Americas finest firearms. Hundreds of photographs show muzzle-loading cap lock rifles, ammunition, cap magazines, powder flasks, bullet molds, and more. Describes and recreates traditional shooting matches in fascinating detail.

The Gospel Of The Eels - A Father, A Son And The World's Most Enigmatic Fish (Paperback): Patrik Svensson The Gospel Of The Eels - A Father, A Son And The World's Most Enigmatic Fish (Paperback)
Patrik Svensson; Translated by Agnes Broome
R290 R273 Discovery Miles 2 730 Save R17 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

’I can’t recall us ever talking about anything other than eels and how to best catch them, down there by the stream. Actually, I can’t remember us speaking at all. Maybe because we never did.’

The European eel, Anguilla anguilla, is one of the strangest creatures nature ever created. Remarkably little is known about the eel, even today. What we do know is that it’s born as a tiny willow-leaf shaped larva in the Sargasso Sea, travels on the ocean currents toward the coasts of Europe – a journey of about four thousand miles that takes at least two years. Upon arrival, it transforms itself into a glass eel and then into a yellow eel before it wanders up into fresh water. It lives a solitary life, hiding from both light and science, for ten, twenty, fifty years, before migrating back to the sea in the autumn, morphing into a silver eel and swimming all the way back to the Sargasso Sea, where it breeds and dies.

And yet . . . There is still so much we don’t know about eels. No human has ever seen eels reproduce; no one can give a complete account of the eel’s metamorphoses or say why they are born and die in the Sargasso Sea; no human has even seen a mature eel in the Sargasso Sea. Ever. And now the eel is disappearing, and we don’t know exactly why.

What we do know is that eels and their mysterious lives captivate us.

This is the basis for The Gospel of the Eels, Patrik Svensson’s quite unique natural science memoir; his ongoing fascination with this secretive fish, but also the equally perplexing and often murky relationship he shared with his father, whose only passion in life was fishing for this obscure creature.

Through the exploration of eels in literature (Günter Grass and Graham Swift feature, amongst others) and the history of science (we learn about Aristotle’s and Sigmund Freud’s complicated relationships with eels) as well as modern marine biology (Rachel Carson and others) we get to know this peculiar animal. In this exploration, we also learn about the human condition, life and death, through natural science and nature writing at its very best.

As Patrik Svensson concludes: 'by writing about eels, I have in some ways found my way home again.'

Pistols and Revolvers - FM 23-35 US Army Field Manual (1946 World War II Civilian Reference Edition) - Unabridged Technical... Pistols and Revolvers - FM 23-35 US Army Field Manual (1946 World War II Civilian Reference Edition) - Unabridged Technical Manual On Vintage and Collectible Side and Handheld Firearms from the Wartime Era (Paperback, 1946 World War II Civilian Reference ed.)
U.S. War Department
R481 Discovery Miles 4 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Certain Curve of Horn - The Hundred-Year Quest for the Giant Sable Antelope of Angola (Paperback, First Trade Paper Edition):... A Certain Curve of Horn - The Hundred-Year Quest for the Giant Sable Antelope of Angola (Paperback, First Trade Paper Edition)
J. F. Walker
R461 Discovery Miles 4 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In" A Certain Curve of Horn, veteran journalist John Frederick Walker tells the story of one of the most revered and endangered of the regal beasts of Africa: the giant sable antelope of Angola, a majestic, coal-black quadruped with breathtaking curved horns more than five feet long. It is an enthralling and tragic tale of exploration and adventure, politics and war, the brutal realities of life in Africa today, and the bitter choices of conflicting conservation strategies. "A Certain Curve of Horn traces the sable's emergence as a highly sought-after natural history prize before the First World War, and follows its struggle to survive in a war zone fought over by the troops of half a dozen nations and its transformation into a political symbol and conservation icon. As he follows the trail of this mysterious animal, Walker interweaves the stories of the adventurers, scientists, and warriors who have come under the thrall of the beast, and how their actions would shape the fate of the giant able antelope and the history of the war-torn nation that is its only home.

Fly-fishing (Hardcover): Michael Jensen Fly-fishing (Hardcover)
Michael Jensen; Translated by Britt Trude Christensen
R606 Discovery Miles 6 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Trapping - A Practical Guide (Hardcover): James A. Bateman Trapping - A Practical Guide (Hardcover)
James A. Bateman
R316 Discovery Miles 3 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Fly (Paperback): Andrew Herd The Fly (Paperback)
Andrew Herd
R605 Discovery Miles 6 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Animal Traps and Trapping (Hardcover): James A. Bateman Animal Traps and Trapping (Hardcover)
James A. Bateman
R330 Discovery Miles 3 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Hunting Horn - What to Know and How to Know it (Hardcover): Grosvenor Merle-Smith The Hunting Horn - What to Know and How to Know it (Hardcover)
Grosvenor Merle-Smith
R1,752 Discovery Miles 17 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Hunting - Philosophy for Everyone - In Search of the Wild Life (Paperback): N Kowalsky Hunting - Philosophy for Everyone - In Search of the Wild Life (Paperback)
N Kowalsky
R475 Discovery Miles 4 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Hunting - Philosophy for Everyone presents a collection of readings from academics and non-academics alike that move beyond the ethical justification of hunting to investigate less traditional topics and offer fresh perspectives on why we hunt. * The only recent book to explicitly examine the philosophical issues surrounding hunting * Shatters many of the stereotypes about hunting, forcing us to rethink the topic * Features contributions from a wide range of academic and non-academic sources, including both hunters and non-hunters

For a Great Fisherman Who Has Everything - A Funny Fishing Book For Fishermen (Paperback): Bruce Miller, Team Golfwell For a Great Fisherman Who Has Everything - A Funny Fishing Book For Fishermen (Paperback)
Bruce Miller, Team Golfwell
R317 R296 Discovery Miles 2 960 Save R21 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
2023 Standard Catalog of Firearms, 33rd Edition - The Illustrated Collector's Price and Reference Guide (Paperback, 33rd... 2023 Standard Catalog of Firearms, 33rd Edition - The Illustrated Collector's Price and Reference Guide (Paperback, 33rd Edition)
Jim Supica
R1,057 Discovery Miles 10 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Pocket Guide to Fishing Knots (Paperback): Peter Owen The Pocket Guide to Fishing Knots (Paperback)
Peter Owen
R170 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R17 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Good Shot - A Guide to Using Clay Target Skills in the Field (Paperback, Annotated edition): Ned Schwing Good Shot - A Guide to Using Clay Target Skills in the Field (Paperback, Annotated edition)
Ned Schwing; Steven Mulak
R419 R324 Discovery Miles 3 240 Save R95 (23%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"If you are a bird hunter looking to improve your marksmanship, welcome to the skeet field!" Steven Mulak explains how the sport of skeet can help you hunt those unpredictable birds. Illustrations and photographs clearly show the right way--and the wrong way--to shoot skeet and improve your score. Mulak's information takes you from the skeet range to the hunt, with a new set of tools at your fingertips. What makes someone a good shot? Steven Mulak has given this question a lot of thought, and his book analyzes problems faced by shooters everywhere. A good shot doesn't miss the same shot twice because he figures out why he missed it and what he must do to correct his mistake. Shooting a shotgun well takes skill, and this book will help you improve your technique. * What to look for in a field shotgun * How to improve technique and how to recognize and change bad habits * How to use skeet to improve your hunting plus clay target games

The Beekay Guide to Carp Baits (Paperback): Ken Townley The Beekay Guide to Carp Baits (Paperback)
Ken Townley
R316 Discovery Miles 3 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fly-Fishing (Hardcover): Christopher Schaberg Fly-Fishing (Hardcover)
Christopher Schaberg
R1,713 Discovery Miles 17 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In Fly-Fishing, Christopher Schaberg ponders his lifetime pursuit of the widely mythologized art of fly-fishing. From the Michigan lakeshore where he learned to fish to casting flies in a New Orleans bayou, Schaberg sketches landscapes and fish habitats and shows how fly-fishing allows him to think about coexisting with other species. It offers Schaberg a much-needed source of humility, social isolation, connection with nature, and a reminder of environmental degradation. Rather than centering fishing on trophies, conquest, and travel, he advocates for a “small-fishing†that values catching the diminutive fish near one’s home. Introspective and personal, Fly-Fishing demonstrates how Schaberg’s obsession indelibly shapes how he understands and lives in the wider world.

Complete Book of Wild Boar Hunting - Tips And Tactics That Will Work Anywhere (Hardcover, New Ed): Todd Triplett Complete Book of Wild Boar Hunting - Tips And Tactics That Will Work Anywhere (Hardcover, New Ed)
Todd Triplett
R641 R500 Discovery Miles 5 000 Save R141 (22%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

If you've ever complained that hunting season doesn't last long enough, you'll love wild boar. From dangerous close-up shots behind dogs to quiet stalks in the deep woods, hunting the wild hog provides some of the most thrilling action anywhere. And because the wild boar is an introduced species that often wreaks havoc on native habitat, most state game agencies encourage hunters to take these adaptable creatures. For the hunter, that means nearly unlimited opportunities year-round across North America. In this complete guide, veteran boar hunter Todd Triplett details everything you need to know to take these tasty game animals, including:
Distribution and history
Scouting for prime habitat, bedding areas, and food sources
Interpreting sign like tracks, scat, rubs, and wallows
Hunting over bait, still-hunting, and hunting with hounds
Special considerations for hunting in the off-season
Pursuing wild boar across North America and around the world
Hunting javelina, the wild boar's distant relative in the Southwest
Chasing the warthog in Africa, the ultimate in hog hunting
Preparing wild boar for the table and taxidermist
And a host of tips for a successful hunt
Based on the knowledge gained from a lifetime of hunting, The Complete Book of Wild Boar Hunting is an unsurpassed introduction to a fascinating sport.

Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery, 7th Edition (Paperback, 7th edition): Massad Ayoob Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery, 7th Edition (Paperback, 7th edition)
Massad Ayoob
R723 R652 Discovery Miles 6 520 Save R71 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
My Season on the Kenai - Fishing Alaska's Greatest Salmon River (Paperback): Lew Freedman My Season on the Kenai - Fishing Alaska's Greatest Salmon River (Paperback)
Lew Freedman
R360 Discovery Miles 3 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Kenai is a world-class salmon river that attracts fishermen from all over the world, but is also the "everyman" river of the great fishing paradise of Alaska because of its accessibility. The Kenai River is special not only because world-record salmon are caught in its stunning green waters, but because it is on the road system and thus can be accessed by the average fisherman, not merely the well-to-do who pay huge sums to fish in remote Alaskan areas controlled by private lodges and that are approachable only by small planes.
In a state that takes at least a share of its identity from its image as The Last Frontier and concurrently as a fishing haven, the Kenai River is the lifeblood of a sporting world and industry that offers an incomparable fishing experience to the resident, the tourist, the hardcore fisherman, the beginner, and the expert. Fishermen in the Lower 48 states, seduced by images of gigantic fighting salmon, dream of some day fishing the picturesque waters of the Kenai River. Fishermen who live in Southcentral Alaska, including Alaska's largest city of Anchorage, plot their fishing seasons around the arrival of king salmon, red salmon, and silver salmon. To all of them, the Kenai is a magical river.
Not only is it the place of dreams, where an angler might catch a world record or world-class fish, it is, despite its nearness to the small cities of Kenai and Soldotna, still a wilderness. At one bend in the river there might be a hotel, a private summer home, or a forest since the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge also swallows the Kenai River.
The eighty-file-mile-long Kenai River is, more or less, two rivers. The upper river prohibits motorized boats altogether. The lower river features them. The upper river invites rafters and fly-fishermen. The lower river offers savvy guides who know each turn of the river, each rock's placement, and the opportunity to fish for 70-, 80-, or 90-pound salmon through specially developed styles appropriate to the area and the species. The upper river allows for Dolly Varden and rainbow trout fishing. The lower river emphasizes big salmon.
Each summer thousands of anglers fish the Kenai River. They bring millions of dollars worth of business to the Kenai Peninsula while following their dreams and bringing home stories of wilderness fishing adventures.

The Essential M1 Garand - A Practical and Historical Guide for Shooters and Collectors (Paperback): Jim Thompson The Essential M1 Garand - A Practical and Historical Guide for Shooters and Collectors (Paperback)
Jim Thompson 1
R749 R673 Discovery Miles 6 730 Save R76 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The first self-loading rifle to see widespread military use, the robust M1 Garand survived the tests of battle from World War II to Vietnam, and it remains a favorite among competition shooters and collectors to this day. In this heavily illustrated, practical history, author Jim Thompson, a longtime M1 shooter and collector, tells the complete story of the rifle's development, look, feel, and function. A thoroughly researched overview of the M1 Garand goes beyond industrial histories and provides background on manufacturers and stateside sources as well as discussing ammunition and accuracy. Detailed photo sections present: Early and World War II rifles World War II and postwar rebuilds (including rare postwar rifles from the US and Italy) Special purpose rifles and rarities, including sniper, match, and competition rifles plus the T26 Spinoffs and derivatives, including the M14, M1A, and BM.59 In addition, reprinted and heavily annotated military and National Match manuals, an updated troubleshooting chart, and a section on reloading provide valuable functional data and rules of thumb with the shooter in mind. Collectors will benefit from an extensive parts compendium. The final part of the book, dedicated to the enjoyment and maintenance of the M1, addresses some common questions about the rifle and offers detailed instruction on some expert procedures for maintaining and smoothing this wartime classic.

Chesapeake Requiem - A Year with the Watermen of Vanishing Tangier Island (Paperback): Earl Swift Chesapeake Requiem - A Year with the Watermen of Vanishing Tangier Island (Paperback)
Earl Swift
R461 Discovery Miles 4 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Office of Gardens and Ponds (Paperback): Didier Decoin The Office of Gardens and Ponds (Paperback)
Didier Decoin; Translated by Euan Cameron 1
R428 R308 Discovery Miles 3 080 Save R120 (28%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A mesmerising fable with a difference, set in Japan over 1000 years ago For readers of Alessandro Baricco's Silk, Patrick Suskind's Perfume and Takashi Hiraide's The Guest Cat. The village of Shimae is thrown into turmoil when master carp-catcher Katsuro suddenly drowns in the murky waters of the Kusagawa river. Who now will carry the precious cargo of carp to the Imperial Palace and preserve the crucial patronage that everyone in the village depends upon? Step forward Miyuki, Katsuro's grief-struck widow and the only remaining person in the village who knows anything about carp. She alone can undertake the long, perilous journey to the Imperial Palace, balancing the heavy baskets of fish on a pole across her shoulders, and ensure her village's future. So Miyuki sets off. Along her way she will encounter a host of remarkable characters, from prostitutes and innkeepers, to warlords and priests with evil in mind. She will endure ambushes and disaster, for the villagers are not the only people fixated on the fate of the eight magnificent carp. But when she reaches the Office of Gardens and Ponds, Miyuki discovers that the trials of her journey are far from over. For in the Imperial City, nothing is quite as it seems, and beneath a veneer of refinement and ritual, there is an impenetrable barrier of politics and snobbery that Miyuki must overcome if she is to return to Shimae.

Archery for Beginners - The Complete Guide to Shooting Recurve and Compound Bows (Paperback): Marinas Archery for Beginners - The Complete Guide to Shooting Recurve and Compound Bows (Paperback)
Marinas
R391 R353 Discovery Miles 3 530 Save R38 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Archery for Beginners is the complete instructional guide for anyone interested in taking up recreational archery. This book covers all the essentials for the beginning archer--from basic skills and equipment to effective and safe training methods. There are chapters on both recurve and compound bows, the two most popular types, as well as information on how to track your progress. Topics included in this book are: Compound and Recurve bows Archery equipment and accessories Training preparation and safety Advanced shooting methods Fun archery games How to make your own bow With over 150 illustrations and full-color photos, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-follow directions, Archery for Beginners is the go-to guide for anyone interested in learning archery basics. Be the next to join more than 8 million Americans who enjoy this popular pastime.

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