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When the graves of two men are discovered on Sphinx Mountain, Sheriff Martha Ettinger suspects murder. But with little evidence, she turns to a private investigator for help. Stranahan has already been hired by a group of eccentric fly fishermen to find a valuable fly that they suspect has been stolen. Could the disappearance of a vintage Gray Ghost from a Madison Valley riverside cabin be connected to the gray ghosts who haunt Sphinx Mountain?
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"Swim Home to the Vanished is a lush and fantastic journey through strange lands and minds from an incandescent new voice full of my kind of melancholic brilliance and unromantic magic."--Tommy Orange, author of There, There After the death of his brother, a grief-stricken young man seeks refuge and oblivion in a secluded fishing village dominated by a family of brujas in this haunting debut novel, inspired, in part, by the ramifications of Diné...
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Expert angler Wade Bourne will take you step-by-step through the fundamentals of fishing, concisely revealing the techniques and knowledge you need to successfully locate and catch most popular North American freshwater game fish. From where to find good fishing spots to rigs, baits and effective fishing methods, "Fishing Made Easy" lets you join the 34 million anglers who enjoy one of America's great outdoor pastimes.
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Josh Greenberg, proprietor of one of the nation's most famous fishing outfitters, on America's most iconic trout-fishing stream, the Au Sable River in Michigan, takes solace from fishing - from reading the movement of the river water, studying the play of the light, and relying on his knowledge of insect and fish life. This prompts him to reflect on the impact of the natural world on his life in his fisherman's journal, which over the course of a...
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A licensed fishing guide's observations on the common mistakes made by anglers, A Guide's Guide to Fly-Fishing Mistakes provides practical tips on how to improve fly-fishing techniques and break bad habits. Licensed fishing guide and instructor Sara Low offers remedies to freshwater anglers on topics that include correctly approaching fish, improving fly selection, proper presentation, consistent and accurate casting, efficient hooking and landing...
92) Happy feet
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Emperor Penguins from Antarctica each express their true love with a special heartsong of their own that expresses their very being. However, the misfit Mumble cannot sing. Instead he has an extraordinary talent to tap dance with almost magical energy and expression. Nevertheless, the leadership of the colony fearfully blames the young penguin's unorthodox ways for the lean fishing that threatens them all. Defiant in the face of unjust rejection,...
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"In The Scouting Guide to Basic Fishing, current Scouts, Scout alumni, and anyone interested in the outdoors are provided with a step-by-step guide that masterfully breaks down the art of fishing with diagrams, vivid photographs, and lessons on everything the beginner needs to know, including: different types of fishing equipment and how to select the best tackle; baiting techniques for artificial and natural baits; selecting the best fishing spot;...
94) Destined for you
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In 1869, Gloriana Womack's family is much smaller since scarlet fever killed her mother and two of her siblings. She lives in a modest cottage in Duluth, Minnesota, with her father and young brother, and she has dedicated her life to holding her tiny, fractured family together--especially as her father is frequently gone on long fishing trips. Their livelihood may come from the waters of Lake Superior, but storms on the lake can be dangerous, even...
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"In the town of Disappointment, Oregon, washed-up boxer Lewis Yaw makes ends meet as a fishing guide. He's lived a life of violence, but doesn't understand real strength until he meets Janey, who can see good in even the most damaged things--including him. When she gives birth to their daughter, Grayling, Lewis worries that he'll mess her up as badly as his father did him. But he also sees a chance to right the wrongs of the past. By high school,...
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The miraculous account of the man who survived alone and adrift at sea longer than anyone in recorded history. For fourteen months, Alvarenga survived constant shark attacks. He learned to catch fish with his bare hands. He built a fish net from a pair of empty plastic bottles. Taking apart the outboard motor, he fashioned a huge fishhook. Using fish vertebrae as needles, he stitched together his own clothes. Based on dozens of hours of interviews...