Download or read book Tickling Catfish written by Jerry Craven and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his art of telling stories, Craven balances timing, rhythm, style, and content. His style is at once elegant and simple, a mixture of up-tempo phrasing and brief story lines that flow naturally to one of three conclusions: punchline, moral, or wish. The stories share observations on customs, language, home, and human nature and serve as a hedge against parochialism, even when focusing on snipe hunts, armadillo grabs, and hog boxing.
Download or read book Tickling Sharks written by John Elkington and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Speaking Tomorrow’s Truth to Power Sustainability is going mainstream—but where did the story start? For decades, the traditional capitalist business model required growth at all costs. Business-as-usual guaranteed unsustainability. Now, in contrast, we see growing adoption of greener practices, but where did these ideas come from—and where are the linked movements headed? Drawing on a half century of experience since the early seventies, “Godfather of Sustainability” John Elkington explains how a series of societal pressure waves have helped to transform business, markets, and, ultimately, capitalism. He explains how he came to “tickle” the human sharks of the corporate world, encouraging them to embrace once-unthinkable ways of addressing new social, economic, environmental, and governance priorities. John’s candid memoir tracks his colorful journey through youthful misadventures and inspirations to his pioneering work making business sense of sustainability. Written in a knowledgeable, thoughtful, and humorous voice, this witness statement explains—and criticizes—progress to date before sketching a manifesto for those determined to make the global economy more responsible, more resilient, and, crucially, more regenerative.
Download or read book Occupant 3 written by Kevin Moccia and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2022-11-10 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War veteran Clarence Clay ventures out from his Sullivan County farm into a voluntary experiment hosted by Big Pharma in a sixty story Petri dish. The exploratory environment was constructed to track the spread of an induced contagion where 10,000 recipients are exposed. Clarence’s journey to escape the encroaching virus and return home to his son is aided by a band of juvenile recipients caught in the crosshairs of vaccination fortunes.
Download or read book Freshwater Fish Distribution written by Tim M. Berra and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2008-09-15 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 29,000 species, fishes are the most diverse group of vertebrates on the planet. Of that number, more than 12,000 species are found in freshwater ecosystems, which occupy less than 1 percent of the Earth’s surface and contain only 2.4 percent of plant and animal species. But, on a hectare-for-hectare basis, freshwater ecosystems are richer in species than more extensive terrestrial and marine habitats. Examination of the distribution patterns of fishes in these fresh waters reveals much about continental movements and climate changes and has long been critical to biogeographical studies and research in ecology and evolution. Tim Berra’s seminal resource, Freshwater Fish Distribution,maps the 169 fish families that swim in fresh water around the world. Each family account includes the class, subclass, and order; a pronunciation guide to the family name; life cycle information; and interesting natural history facts. Each account is illustrated, many with historical nineteenth-century woodcuts. Now available in paperback, this heavily cited work in ichthyology and biogeography will serve as a reference for students, a research support for professors, and a helpful guide to tropical fish hobbyists and anglers.
Download or read book Hardcore Catfishing written by Keith Sutton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catfish are among the largest and hardest fighting game fish found in North America. Master angler Keith "Catfish" Sutton shares his in-depth knowledge and reveals both time-tested and advanced catfishing techniques to make Catfishing: Beyond the Basics the ultimate handbook for catching these remarkable fish. Learn catfishing techniques for channel cats, blues, flatheads, and bullheads using innovative and alternative tactics. Find out about advanced baits and the use of a wide range of equipment and tackle. Catfishing: Beyond the Basics is your step-by-step guide to the lore, techniques, and secrets of catching catfish. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Download or read book A West Texas Soapbox written by Jim Sanderson and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether sprawled on barstools or preaching from pulpits, people need to make sense of their world, and in Jim Sanderson's world of West Texas, pulpits and barstools are where many of them do so. Sanderson himself stood for many years at a podium, teaching at a community college in Odessa, Texas. There, tired of academic papers and sometimes losing the distinction between fiction and nonfiction, he turned to the world around him to figure out the meaning (or meanings) of education and of culture itself. In a series of autobiographical ruminations, Sanderson develops the theme that frontier wildness is still alive, especially in West Texas, though it may be repressed by fundamentalist religion and conservative politics. West Texans, he finds, have to reconcile the two sides of their contrary natures: the farmer, best represented by the fundamental church, and the frontiersman, best represented by the sleazy bar. Through this theme of internal conflict, Sanderson weaves his experiences of art and censorship, Texas myths in film and fiction, the interaction of Hispanic culture with the culture of West Texas, contradictions posed by academic interests in vocational teaching institutions, intellectual elitism versus the real world, and West Texas women's definition and self-definition. Through the examples of his students, he shows how the quest for the West Texas myth--freedom, liberation, and fulfillment--is always transforming, whether for good or bad. In the end, he recognizes that his insights may tell more about himself than about West Texas, but by trying to make meaning out of his experience, he tells us something about the way all of us learn and think about ourselves.
Download or read book The Cove written by Bud Simpson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-08-26 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the boy in this book is me, this book is not a true autobiography. It is, instead, a book celebrating nature and a young boy's discoveries in the natural world surrounding him. All the adventures and discoveries described herein happened during a relatively short span of time; the late forties and early fifties of the last century. That last sentence makes this sound like ancient history, doesn't it? Don't worry. The small adventures described within its pages can still be experienced by young people today, if they are open to them. The first chapter briefly describes our family's life of poverty but this and the following chapter mapping out the territory where my adventures took place, are not the main theme of the book. Its theme should be thought of as the natural history of an area in Maine that does not exist today; The Cove, but when it did, was an inspiration to me when I desperately needed it. I hope that instead of getting a depressing "Oh-pity-me" experience from reading my words, you will instead share the joy of discovering the world of nature up close and personal, so to speak, as I did in spite of the obstacles in my way. So, as Tom Hennessey so beautifully said in the foreword, follow my "trail of words" and I'll try to put you in my shoes so you can follow me as I recount my life changing small adventures while growing up along the Penobscot River in the State of Maine. My father first introduced me to fishing by taking me with him one day to a little trout brook in Levant, Maine. His fishing gear was primitive; a pole cut on the spot with a length of line tied to its tip; then a single hook tied to the line and baited with a single earthworm, but it did the intended job. He caught trout that day and in doing so, that little experience changed my life. It introduced me to a natural world I never imagined existed beyond my doors and my back yard. I could never again see a stretch of water without wondering what mysteries lay beneath its surface. I later caught fish with more sophisticated gear and sometimes with even most primitive gear than my father's as I describe in some of these chapters. Poverty can drag you down and even kill you if you let it, but it can also be the greatest learning experience of your life if you let it. If you are inspired enough, you learn to make do with what's at hand if you don't have what you need to do the job "properly." A piece of wire could become a fish hook; a broom handle and a nail could become a fish spear; a snippet of fur from your pet skunk could become a fishing fly, and (under the right conditions) a large flat rock could magically transport you through the sky. I learned how to build rafts that float and a raft that sank. I built a boat from some very ordinary materials I scavenged from around the house and the neighborhood. But, as they say, the best laid plans of mice and men oft go astray. It took longer for me to build that boat than for it to sink. I learned a cold, wet lesson one dark night when I discovered the difference between a sucker and a salmon. I learned that some fish can actually eat a fish larger than itself. I learned the places where the different species of fish preferred to hang out and what they fed on. I learned how to catch fish that were only a couple of inches long to others that were more than three feet long; all from the same area. Immersing yourself in the natural world brings you in contact with its many creatures. Some of them became my pets. White Footed Mice, Muskrats, a crow, a skunk, and even a one-eyed seagull and other creatures came to the Simpson house on North Main Street. Some stayed for a while but others did not. I learned things from all of them, though. There's an old saying that beggars can't be choosers. However, beggars (poor folks) can be opportunists. We ate the fish we caught and the deer we shot, but when my brother and I discovered the town dump across the river in Veazie
Download or read book The Outlook written by Lyman Abbott and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 924 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Masters Secrets of Catfishing written by John E. Phillips and published by Larsen's Outdoor Publishing. This book was released on 1993 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Surviving the First 36 Hours written by Ky Furneaux and published by . This book was released on 2023-08 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surviving the First 36 Hours gives you all the tools you need to stay alive in extreme conditions and secure rescue. Picture this: the worst has happened, and you’ve suddenly been put into a survival scenario. In some cases, it might be best to find shelter, water, food, and fire. In others, you might need to get out as soon as possible. How do you determine which route to take? Survival expert Ky Furneaux tells you what to do right when things go wrong. These real-life scenarios are ones that every outdoor enthusiast should be prepared for. From situations where it's best to stay put to ones where your life is in immediate danger if you don’t evacuate immediately, there is no better way to keep yourself safe than by being prepared. This book will teach you how to navigate various scenarios, including: - Injuries - Hypothermia - Snakebites - Altitude sickness - Poor weather conditions - Becoming lost - Wild animals - Dehydration and starvation - Burns and bushfire - Drowning - And more Detailed chapters provide expert descriptions of how to prepare and respond to a wide range of situations. Learn how to survive those critical first days when disaster strikes with Surviving the First 36 Hours. KY FURNEAUX’s determination to defy the impossible has fueled a remarkable career as a survivalist, stuntwoman, TV host, and motivational speaker. She has been a stunt double for Sharon Stone, Jennifer Garner, and Jaimie Alexander; Furneaux also produced and documented an extraordinary 100-mile hike across the Sierra Nevada mountain range, featured in three episodes of Discovery’s Naked and Afraid, and was the only female in season two of Discovery’s Ed Stafford: First Man Out, braving a 12,000-foot mountain climb and -22°F temperatures. Although she’s conquered grueling terrain in over 65 countries, Furneaux is passionate about her country, and she shared the beauty of the Australian bush in her Discovery and 7Mate series Outback Lockdown. She’s a wilderness warrior in the tradition of the late, great Steve Irwin and in her own words a “true survival nerd.”
Download or read book Darwin s Bass written by Paul Quinnett and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The renowned psychologist, devoted fisherman, and author of Pavlov’s Trout returns with a “witty, informal guide to the human mind” (Psychology Today). In this follow-up to his widely acclaimed Pavlov's Trout, Paul Quinnett, Ph.D., explores the evolutionary foundations of fishing and why so many people have such a strong bond to the sport. Referencing Charles Darwin's Origin of the Species, Quinnett examines how people have evolved, and in some ways “de-evolved”, from our fishing and evolutionary partner the black bass. Throughout Darwin's Bass, Quinnett uses a variety of fishing situations to examine man's place in the evolutionary universe. The book is also a field guide to a better life, as Quinnett offers clinical advice on how to live longer, happier, and healthier by fishing often and hard.
Download or read book The Zombie and the Moon written by Peter James Merrington and published by Jacana Media. This book was released on 2011 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sequel to: Zebra crossings: tales from the shaman's record.
Download or read book The Unitarian Universalist Poets written by Jennifer Bosveld and published by Pudding House Publications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Northern Fishes written by Samuel Eddy and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 1974 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hunting Gathering Survival Manual written by Tim MacWelch and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A manual for the modern hunter-gatherer that will teach you everything you need to know about foraging, hunting, and cooking in the wild. From finding wild edible plants to subsistence hunting, you'll learn how to live off the land while hunting like a caveman—and eating like a king. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover, this manual is the perfect addition to any outdoor enthusiast’s library. Whether you’re using modern tools, old-fashioned snares, or your own two hands, this book will show you the amazing range of hands-on (literally!) methods for catching and cooking your prey. Use the detailed field guides to gather edible plants, nuts, and mushrooms, then turn them into gourmet meals with field-tested camp cooking tips. And prepare for any emergency, whether you’re lost in the woods or surviving a natural disaster. This book demystifies it all, with simple hints and step-by-step illustrations to make you a self-sufficient survivor—in your backyard or in the wild.
Download or read book Alice At Heart written by Deborah Smith and published by BelleBooks. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shy, charming, peculiar, and web-toed, Alice Riley has suffered for years at the hands of her dead mother's self-righteous family, while she hides a bevy of secret abilities. When Alice rescues a drowning child, her amazing talents are exposed. Alice can remain underwater for extraordinary periods of time, and she can locate submerged objects through some type of natural sonar ability. Her new fame/notoriety puts Alice in the national news, amidst allegations that she has somehow faked or manipulated the rescue for her own glory. Alice is trapped and desperate until three amazing older women arrive in her hometown. They are the regal and flamboyant Bonavendier sisters--dignified Lilith, acerbic Mara, and whimsical Pearl--of Sainte's Point Island, their ancestral home off the coast of Georgia. They've read Alice's story in the news and are convinced that she is their long-lost (and much younger) half sister, conceived in a reckless seduction their elderly father confessed to before he died. Like Alice, the Bonavendier sisters have webbed toes and certain amazing abilities, though none of them have Alice's marked talent for finding things underwater. Alice is no oddity to them. They explain that--like them--she is descended from a mermaid.
Download or read book Fishing written by Brian M. Fagan and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Before prehistoric humans began to cultivate grain, they had three main methods of acquiring food: hunting, gathering, and fishing. Hunting and gathering are no longer economically important, having been replaced by their domesticated equivalents, ranching and farming. But fishing, humanity's last major source of food from the wild, has grown into a worldwide industry on which we have never been more dependent. In this history of fishing--not as sport but as sustenance--archaeologist and writer Brian Fagan argues that fishing rivaled agriculture in its importance to civilization. [He] tours archaeological sites worldwide to show ... how fishing fed the development of cities, empires, and ultimately the modern world"--Jacket flaps.
