The Perilous Catch

Author : Mike Smylie
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750958162
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Perilous Catch written by Mike Smylie and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2015-03-02 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries Britain’s commercial fishermen have ventured out into the ravages of the surrounding seas to bring fi sh back both to supply a home market and for export around the world. Fishing is one of history’s most dangerous jobs, and when disasters occur they can affect whole communities: in 1872 some 129 men were lost in one night alone. Fishermen have lost their lives because of extreme weather, fishing gear entanglement, lack of emergency support and often simply by falling overboard. Today, commercial fishing remains one of the most perilous occupations and still claims the lives of fishermen each year, leaving their families behind.The Perilous Catch is a well-researched, comprehensive and poignant history of the fishing industry written by maritime historian Mike Smylie.

Author : Mike Smylie
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750958162
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Perilous Catch written by Mike Smylie and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2015-03-02 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries Britain's commercial fishermen have ventured out into the ravages of the surrounding seas to bring fish back both to supply a home market and for export around the world. Fishing is one of history's most dangerous jobs, and when disasters occur they can affect whole communities: in 1872 some 129 men were lost in one night alone. Fishermen have lost their lives because of extreme weather, fishing gear entanglement, lack of emergency support and often simply by falling overboard. Today, commercial fishing remains one of the most perilous occupations and still claims the lives of fishermen each year, leaving their families behind. The Perilous Catch is a well-researched, comprehensive and poignant history of the fishing industry written by maritime historian Mike Smylie.

Author : Sherry Thomas
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062207342
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Perilous Sea written by Sherry Thomas and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iolanthe and Titus continue their mission to defeat the Bane in this striking sequel to The Burning Sky—perfect for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and Kristin Cashore—which Publishers Weekly called "a wonderfully satisfying magical saga" in a starred review and Kirkus Reviews said "bids fair to be the next big epic fantasy success." After spending the summer away from each other, Titus and Iolanthe (still disguised as Archer Fairfax) are eager to return to Eton College to resume their training to fight the Bane. Although no longer bound to Titus by blood oath, Iolanthe is more committed than ever to fulfilling her destiny—especially with the agents of Atlantis quickly closing in. Soon after arriving at school, though, Titus makes a shocking discovery, one that throws into question everything he believed about their mission. Faced with this revelation, Iolanthe struggles to come to terms with her new role, while Titus must choose between following his mother's prophecies—or forging a divergent path to an unknowable future.

Author : Marc Hamer
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 177164480X
Total Pages : 135 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Catch a Mole written by Marc Hamer and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this evocative and heart-wrenching memoir, a hard-working Welsh molecatcher reveals his double life as a poet and a dreamer • “A wonderful memoir … hands down the most charming book I read last year.”—Margaret Renkl, The New York Times “How to Catch a Mole is a small book of many things. In quiet, crystalline prose, it blends memoir, keen observations of nature, and ruminations about life, aging and death.”—Wall Street Journal Kneeling in a muddy field in the Welsh countryside, clutching a creature that is soft and blue-black, Marc Hamer vows he will stop trapping moles—forever. In this earnest, understated, and sublime work of literary memoir, the molecatcher shares what led him to this strange career and what caused him to stop: from sleeping among hedges as a homeless teen, to toiling on the railway, to weeding windswept gardens in Wales and witnessing the beauty of every living thing. Hamer infuses his wanderings with radiant poetry and stark, simple observations on nature’s oft-ignored details. He also reveals how to catch a mole—a craft long kept secret by its masters—and burrows into the unusual lives of his muses. Moles, we learn, are colorblind. Their blood holds unusual amounts of carbon dioxide. Their vast tunnel networks are intricate and deceptive. And, like Hamer, they work alone. Beautifully written, life-affirming, and highly original, How to Catch a Mole offers a gorgeous portrait of one man's deep, unbreakable bond with his natural surroundings, and offers hope and inspiration for anyone looking to improve their relationship with the natural world.

Author : Dawn McMillan
Publisher : Red Rocket Readers
ISBN 13 : 9781927197707
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Catch of the Day! written by Dawn McMillan and published by Red Rocket Readers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luke and his friend Alex are looking forward to a day out fishing, but they catch something completely unexpected.

Author : Spike Walker
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN 13 : 1466809337
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Working on the Edge written by Spike Walker and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 1993-03-15 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Deadly Chase on The Bering Sea Immerse yourself in crewman Spike Walker's Working on the Edge, an adrenaline-fueled narrative that brings to life the world of Alaskan king crab fishing. Set against the merciless backdrop of the turbulent Bering Sea, the book is a visceral account of human struggle, survival, and the dogged pursuit of fortune. Working on the Edge transports you to the wretched, unforgiving conditions of the Bering Sea with its icy winds, treacherous waves, and debilitating on-deck labor. More than a mere profession, crab fishing in these chilling waters stands as a brutal testament to the battle of man against nature, where every decision carries the weight of life and death. Alongside personal stories, Walker brings to light the stories of survivors from the industry's deadly disasters, painting a vivid picture of the harsh reality of this dangerous line of work. Walker rivetingly depicts the modern-day gold rush that drew hundreds of fortune-and adventure-hunters to Alaska's dangerous waters.

Author : E. Rose Sabin
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780765347602
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Perilous Power written by E. Rose Sabin and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trevor Blake has always known he possessed magical gifts. But in the small farming town where Trevor lives with his family, the practice of magic is forbidden--and those who reveal their gifts are persecuted. So when his uncle tells him about the underground gifted Community in the city of Port-Of-Lords, Trevor and his best friend, Les Simonton, set off to find it. There, they hope to receive training in the use of their powers. As soon as Trevor and Les arrive in Port-of-Lords, the trouble begins. Unwittingly, the boys become embroiled in a power struggle among the Community's members. Not sure of whom to trust or where to turn, Trevor and Les may be forced to call upon the most perilous power of all....

Author : Ivor Kovac
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1796081167
Total Pages : 489 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adventure in the Perilous World of the Torus written by Ivor Kovac and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gary Williams was a retired doctor, twice divorced, angry and embittered, with fewer days ahead than behind. With no children, and much of his life’s work taken away, Gary finds solace in hunting and fishing. He resigns himself to ever-increasing discontent, followed by death. But when the moment comes and the darkness wraps around him, instead of dying he revives in another world. Gary finds himself renewed and invigorated, but alone in a strange world full of unknown wild animals, a multitude of alien races, and hostile natives who are technologically stagnate. Gary must use all his skills and wits to learn the rules of the new world, and carve out a place for himself in it.

Author : Sandra Orchard
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 1460329511
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Perilous Waters written by Sandra Orchard and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UNDER SUSPICION For FBI agent Sam Steele, there's no room for error or emotions on his latest undercover assignment. Getting close to gallery owner Jennifer Robbins while on an Alaskan cruise is the only way to catch her dealing stolen art. Out on the icy seas, Jen suddenly goes from suspect to victim when she's targeted by a deadly enemy. And Sam's mission goes from investigating an art crime to protecting the woman who's begun to melt his heart. As danger looms closer, he'll do anything to save her life—even if it costs him his own.

Author : John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780547154114
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tales from the Perilous Realm written by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2008 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never before published in a single volume, Tolkien's four novellas ("Farmer Giles of Ham, Leaf by Niggle, Smith of Wootton Major," and "Roverandom") and one book of poems ("The Adventures of Tom Bombadil") are gathered together in a fully illustrated set.