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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 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
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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.
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.
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.
’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.'
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.
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Fly-fishing
(Hardcover)
Michael Jensen; Translated by Britt Trude Christensen
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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
"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
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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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