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The fundamentals of making up nets from machine--made netting are
set out with such clarity and simplicity that the book has proved a
boon to fishermen around the world. Early chapters describe the
principles of mesh size and the run of knots in machine netting,
and are followed by detailed descriptions of net making machines
and the principles of hanging netting. On actual fishing nets,
descriptions are given of seine net patterns, various trawl nets,
pound nets such as salmon nets with detailed drawings, surround
nets of the lampara type and ring nets with their design,
construction and methods of working. A useful dictionary of fishing
gear and terminology explains 1,000 terms.
The story of a disintegrating family. Following three storylines:
Drew, a business man, who is stuck in a coma, and is searching for
a way out. Susan, a stay-at-home mother, suddenly alone, forced to
question who she is. And Thomas, their eleven year old son,
struggling with not fitting in at school and the neglect of his
father.
In Garnering Capital the author shares his hard-won lessons on how
researchers, inventors, entrepreneurs and investors can navigate
the often perilous road to success in the life sciences arena. Dr.
Garner's focus is on the vagaries of the biotech and life sciences
industries, but his sage observations, advice-and horror
stories-will resonate with any enterprising individual who wants to
sidestep the most perilous icebergs and successfully reach his/her
intended destination and "do well while doing good."
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