posted by admin on Feb 25
Editorial Reviews
On the second of his three great voyages, James Cook (1728-1779) took on the most frightening of all his challenges - to travel as far south as possible, to regions never before explored, in the hope of finding a new great continent which could be settled by the British. He found the continent - but it was horrifically different from what had been hoped for. “Great Journeys” allows readers to travel both around the planet and back through the centuries - but also back into ideas and worlds frightening, ruthless and cruel in different ways from our own. Few reading experiences can begin to match that of engaging with writers who saw astounding things: Great civilisations, walls of ice, violent and implacable jungles, deserts and mountains, multitudes of birds and flowers new to science. Reading these books is to see the world afresh, to rediscover a time when many cultures were quite strange to each other, where legends and stories were treated as facts and in which so much was still to be discovered.
About the Author
James Cook (1728-1779) was an English explorer, navigator and cartographer. He made three voyages to the Pacific Ocean, accurately charting many areas and recording several islands and coastlines on European maps for the first time.
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posted by admin on Feb 19
Editorial Reviews
A great, innovative and restless thinker, the young Humboldt (1769-1859) went on his epochal journey to the New World during a time of revolutionary ferment across Europe. This part of his matchless narrative of adventure and scientific research focuses on his time in Venezuela - in the Llanos and on the Orinoco River - riding and paddling, restlessly and happily noting the extraordinary things on every hand. “Great Journeys” allows readers to travel both around the planet and back through the centuries — but also back into ideas and worlds frightening, ruthless and cruel in different ways from our own. Few reading experiences can begin to match that of engaging with writers who saw astounding things: great civilisations, walls of ice, violent and implacable jungles, deserts and mountains, multitudes of birds and flowers new to science. Reading these books is to see the world afresh, to rediscover a time when many cultures were quite strange to each other, where legends and stories were treated as facts and in which so much was still to be discovered.
About the Author
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) was a Prussian naturalist and explorer. Between 1799 and 1804, von Humboldt travelled South and Central America, exploring and describing it from a scientific point of view for the first time.
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posted by admin on Jan 14
Editorial Reviews
“Better fisherman do not hope for success or rely on luck in order to catch fish. They put their hopes in facts, skills, knowledge, and experience. The more of these qualities we have, the more fish we catch and the more consistent we become. Likewise, the more we know and the more we experience with Jesus, the better we will be at becoming the kind of person we want to be and God wants us to be.” Anyone who loves the peacefulness, the patience, and the skill involved in fishing would probably agree that many of the characteristics that can make a great fisherman also make a person great.
Very similar to the golf-themed Go for the Green, this fishing-themed devotional, Catch of the Day, features a Daily Scripture, a Daily Fishing Tip: “Pork trailers on jigs and spinnerbaits work better than soft plastics in cold water,” and a brief devotional thought that applies insights from the art of fishing to daily spiritual growth.
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posted by admin on Jan 7
Editorial Reviews
Professional angler Jimmy Houston has long been recognized as one of the world’s top fishermen. In The Reel Line, he makes sure you’ll never have to tell another tall tale of “the fish that got away” by revealing 30 proven tips on how to catch more fish - with inside information on everything from bait and boats to rods and reels. Along the way, he also shares the “real line” about living a life of substance. Gorgeous fishing photography - much of it taken exclusively for this book - will hook anglers from the opening page.
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posted by admin on Jan 5
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
In That’s a Keeper!: Reflections on Life from a Bass Fisherman, H. Norman Wright provides pithy reflections on God, fishing and the spiritual life. The writing can be awkward at times and some of the messages hackneyed (you’ve got to be persistent; anger and fishing don’t mix; older is better), but he also reels in some more valuable insights. Wright’s meditation on the “accomplishments” of fishing, for example, serves as an important reminder in this fast-paced world that achievements aren’t everything. Sometimes, he points out, wasting time is not a waste of time.
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Review
“…meditations are well-written, easy to follow …for anyone who likes to fish or who’s related to a fishing enthusiast.” — CBA Marketplace, May 2002
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posted by admin on Jan 5
Editorial Reviews
Anyone who enjoys playing or watching sports will enjoy this book featuring the testimonies of successful athletes from many different playing fields. These spiritual athletes play to win and live to win…an inspirational and unbeatable combination in the game of life.
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posted by admin on Dec 30
Editorial Reviews
“Every time I fish I learn something new. I can say the same thing about this book. Each devotional reading taught me a little more about life, fishing, and my faith in Christ. This one’s a keeper!”
–Shaw Grigsby, Jr., Winner of seven B.A.S.S. tournaments; host of the television show “One More Cast with Shaw Grigsby”
“What a great combination! I love fishing and I love word pictures! Norman Wright provides great illustrations to help the reader understand powerful principles for living a victorious life.”
–Dr. Gary Smalley, President of the Smalley Relationship Center; author of Secrets to Lasting Love and The Blessing
“The Perfect Catch is the perfect devotional for any man, but especially the man who loves the outdoors and values wisdom and understanding. I promise this is a book youll want to read again and again.”
–Gary J. Oliver, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Center for Marriage & Family Studies; author of Made Perfect in Weakness and Trust-Builders.
Inspiring Devotionals for Fishermen
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”
How many times did Jesus use common experiences such as fishing to teach about the Christian life? Those lessons haven’t been lost on H. Norman Wright. A lifetime of fishing and enjoying the outdoors has taught this trusted author and counselor the joys and mysteries of faith.
The Perfect Catch combines fishing tales and tips with biblical applications that are sure to interest and inspire everyone from the occasional angler to the seasoned veteran. Sixty devotional readings capture the humor and wonder to be found as you seek that perfect catch.
About the Author
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posted by admin on Dec 12
Editorial Reviews
Trusted and bestselling author H. Norman Wright has published more than 70 books with 4 million copies sold. A longtime fisherman, he shares life lessons he has experienced and enjoyed in God’s creation. This devotional book includes 60 short readings filled with incredible word pictures on fishing as it reflects the joys and challenges of the Christian life. Beautifully illustrated by the author’s daughter, Sheryl Macauley.
About the Author
H. Norman Wright is a licensed marriage, family and child therapist. He serves on the faculty of Talbot School of Theology at Biola University and is former director of Biola University’s Graduate Department of Marriage, Family and Child Counseling. He is the bestselling author of more than 70 books, including Communication: Key to Your Marriage, Quiet Times for Couples and Always Daddy’s Girl. Norman and his wife, Joyce, have been married for over 40 years and currently live in California
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posted by admin on Dec 11
Editorial Reviews
& 8-page color section & 23 b/w photos & 5 maps & 8 x 11. A comprehensive guide to Yellowstone fish and their habitat & Full-color plates of all species in the park & Historic black and white photos & Appendix with hundreds of lakes and streams Praise for the first edition of Yellowstone Fishes “. . . the best reference to date for anglers plying the waters of this popular and much-visited park.”–Sports Afield This richly illustrated, thoroughly researched book covers all the species of fish and every aspect of their existence in one of the most famous sport fisheries in the world. First published in 1983 as Freshwater Wilderness, it was hailed as one of the finest works ever done on the National Parks, and appealed to anglers, naturalists, and lovers of fine nature writing. This edition includes much new material, including the impact on fish of the 1988 forest fires and the introduction of non-native species; an expanded chapter on angling; updated taxonomy; and an assessment of recent management policies. It also provides an overview of the entire Yellowstone watershed, from backcountry streams to the major rivers and lakes. Watercolors of fish species by Michael Simon. John D. Varley, a fisheries biologist, is former chief of research for Yellowstone Park and current director of the Yellowstone Center for Resources. Paul Schullery, a former Yellowstone Park ranger and executive director of the American Museum of Fly Fishing (1977-1982), is senior editor at the Yellowstone Center for Resources. He has published widely on fly fishing, including Stackpole’s Shupton’s Fancy. “Though the average angler has little reason to notice any changes yet, and though today’s fishing is if anything better than it was in 1983, a variety of threats to the integrity of these extraordinary resources have emerged since we wrote the first edition of this book.”– from the introduction to Yellowstone Fishes
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posted by admin on Dec 8
Editorial Reviews
“Every time I fish I learn something new. I can say the same thing about this book. Each devotional reading taught me a little more about life, fishing, and my faith in Christ. This one’s a keeper!”
–Shaw Grigsby, Jr., Winner of seven B.A.S.S. tournaments; host of the television show “One More Cast with Shaw Grigsby”
“What a great combination! I love fishing and I love word pictures! Norman Wright provides great illustrations to help the reader understand powerful principles for living a victorious life.”
–Dr. Gary Smalley, President of the Smalley Relationship Center; author of Secrets to Lasting Love and The Blessing
“The Perfect Catch is the perfect devotional for any man, but especially the man who loves the outdoors and values wisdom and understanding. I promise this is a book youll want to read again and again.”
–Gary J. Oliver, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Center for Marriage & Family Studies; author of Made Perfect in Weakness and Trust-Builders.
Inspiring Devotionals for Fishermen
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”
How many times did Jesus use common experiences such as fishing to teach about the Christian life? Those lessons haven’t been lost on H. Norman Wright. A lifetime of fishing and enjoying the outdoors has taught this trusted author and counselor the joys and mysteries of faith.
The Perfect Catch combines fishing tales and tips with biblical applications that are sure to interest and inspire everyone from the occasional angler to the seasoned veteran. Sixty devotional readings capture the humor and wonder to be found as you seek that perfect catch.
About the Author
size :
$Order The Perfect Catch: Lessons for Life from a Bass Fisherman: H. Norman Wright, Sheryl Macauley From Amazon and save money$