The Perilous Catch

Author: Mike Smylie
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750958162
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 269

Book Description
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.

The Perilous Sea

Author: Sherry Thomas
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062207342
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261

Book Description
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.

The River

Author: Peter Heller
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0525521879
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description
A NATIONAL BESTSELLER "A fiery tour de force... I could not put this book down. It truly was terrifying and unutterably beautiful." -Alison Borden, The Denver Post From the best-selling author of The Dog Stars, the story of two college students on a wilderness canoe trip--a gripping tale of a friendship tested by fire, white water, and violence Wynn and Jack have been best friends since freshman orientation, bonded by their shared love of mountains, books, and fishing. Wynn is a gentle giant, a Vermont kid never happier than when his feet are in the water. Jack is more rugged, raised on a ranch in Colorado where sleeping under the stars and cooking on a fire came as naturally to him as breathing. When they decide to canoe the Maskwa River in northern Canada, they anticipate long days of leisurely paddling and picking blueberries, and nights of stargazing and reading paperback Westerns. But a wildfire making its way across the forest adds unexpected urgency to the journey. When they hear a man and woman arguing on the fog-shrouded riverbank and decide to warn them about the fire, their search for the pair turns up nothing and no one. But: The next day a man appears on the river, paddling alone. Is this the man they heard? And, if he is, where is the woman? From this charged beginning, master storyteller Peter Heller unspools a headlong, heart-pounding story of desperate wilderness survival.

Freddy and the Perilous Adventure

Author: Walter R. Brooks
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781590207420
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A ballooning mishap sends Freddy the pig and some animal friends on a cross-country chase, on the trail of a blackmailing scheme, and into the prizefight ring.

The Perilous Gard

Author: Elizabeth Marie Pope
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618150731
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
In 1558 while imprisoned in a remote castle, a young girl becomes involved in a series of events that leads to an underground labyrinth peopled by the last practitioners of druidic magic.

One-Handed Catch

Author: Mary Jane Auch
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312535759
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description
There's no way a little thing like losing his hand will keep Norm from trying out for baseball.

Working on the Edge

Author: Spike Walker
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1466809337
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 316

Book Description
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.

Dangerous Catch! Deep Sea Fishers

Author: J.B. Caverty
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 9781433349430
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Presents information about the responsibilities of deep sea fishermen, including the equipment they require and how the unpredictability of the sea makes the job dangerous.

Dangerous Catch! Deep Sea Fishers

Author: Katelyn Rice
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1433383616
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
Learn what it takes to work in the exciting and unique profession of deep-sea fishing! Readers will learn about techniques for fishing, the equipment and gear that fishermen use, the various members of a fishing boat's crew, the effects of overfishing, the cycle of sustainability, and more! Through bright images, charts and graphs, and informational text featuring Time For Kids© content, this nonfiction book provides readers with enlightening facts about what it takes to work as a deep-sea fisherman. This book also includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as resources such as an interview with a real-life deep-sea fisher, a bibliography, and a list of websites for learning more about this interesting career.

Dangerous Catch! Deep Sea Fishers

Author: Katelyn Rice
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 1684449855
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 69

Book Description
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Through bright images, charts and graphs, and informational text, this nonfiction title provides readers with enlightening facts about what it takes to work in this exciting and unique profession. Featuring a glossary of terms, an index, a list of helpful websites, and an interview with a real-life deep sea fisher, children will be engaged from cover to cover!