Dog Fish

Remember the Monster Stick? The greatest and most dangerous fishing-rod ever? What about Buck, who simply "ain't no ordinary dog"? Anyone who has seen the Lepp boys perform or read their book The Monster Stick will never forget them. In this recording, we revisit West Virginia with Bil Lepp as he tells some of the stories that made his brother, Paul, and himself repeat winners of the West Virginia State Liars Contest.

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something...askew? Sophie has just received her first advance check for her delectable dog biscuits. With the extra cash, she hires another employee, freeing up some time to try her hand at baking cakes, just like her grandmother. Her skills are put to the test when an out-of-town bride asks her to make a stunning cake and other delicious pastries for her destination wedding since her fiance' was just diagnosed as celiac. There’s a catch, though. The wedding is in a week and Sophie has to be on-site for several days. Right before she ...

New to the world of hound hunting, Niklas Isaac--with the help of a veteran hound named Whiskey and the tough-love mentorship of an expert houndsman--attempts to turn his young pack of coonhounds into bonafide cat dogs. In this adventure-fueled first-hand account, he shares the trials and triumphs of traversing the timberlands of Oregon's Coast Range mountains pursuing one of the most elusive creatures in the forest--the bobcat.

It’s hard to believe Ted was once a skinny, unwanted pup who was dumped outside an animal shelter, before he found fame and fortune alongside Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse on the hit BBC series Gone Fishing. In this exclusive exposé, Ted reveals what it’s like working alongside two national treasures and what really happens when the cameras stop rolling. With searing honesty, he gives his unique viewpoint on living in a dog's world and he speaks about how you – yes you – can make it a better place for everyone.

I'm dreaming of a white...poodle. It's been over two months since Sophie helped solve the mystery of a sabotaged wedding. Now that she and Andy are exclusively dating, she tries to put the past behind her and focus on the possibilities that the Christmas season brings. They even find time to go on double dates with Lexie and Daniel, although they try not to spend too much time with those love birds since their over-the-top displays of affection tend to be nauseating. The town of Sweetwater is decked out for the holiday season, from wreaths on the lamp posts to a large Christmas tree in the ...

This memorable book by one of our finest writers chronicles two passions: one for a dog named "Blue," another for the "guns of a lifetime." "Blue and Some Other Dogs" is a brilliant memoir about Graves' Basque-Australian sheep dog. "Guns of a Lifetime" tells the stories related to the guns this octogenarian Texan has owned, beginning with a "rusted and cylinderless" revolver.

Chic and I; or, The practical training of a dog for the gun was published by Leonard Goodwin in 1896 under the pen name of Ben Hur. It is a delightful book with insights into both dog training and bird hunting at the close of the nineteenth century in America. This book is especially unique because it is set in the American West at a time when most of the bird hunting literature was focused on the romantic traditions of ruffed grouse hunting in New England, Appalachia, and the Northwoods.

Have you always looked at the lizard, frog, or beetle in the shop and wondered if you could provide a good home for it? Have you been wanting a companion who will listen to you sing and hear about your long day? This audiobook aims to teach you how to consider each pet and what types of questions to think about and ask before bringing a pet home.

‘A fast paced winner with some laugh out loud moments.’ A spooky séance. A missing ornament. A double murder. Can Vivian Shelly really speak to the dead? Rosie’s not a believer, but her doubts are pushed to the limit when she attends one of Vivian’s séances. There’s something weird about the whole event. Something otherworldly. And the event gets even stranger when murder comes calling… This is confusing enough, but then Rosie's editor, Harry, wants her to interview a local sculpture who makes totems of celebrities. Rosie can't make up her mind if they're creepy or simply ...

Summer is a time of discovery for all at the Anderson house. Patrick's brother, Pal comes to stay with a neighbor down the street. Pal proves that he is everything that Patrick isn't. Joe's family enrolls Patrick in obedience school, giving Joe an opportunity to work with the wayward setter, even as Pal shines with his own mastery of the trainer' s commands. Joe also enrolls in summer school, to make up a credit he failed during the regular school season. It is on a weekend fishing trip that Pal, Patrick and Joe are put to the test when faced with a danger much greater than themselves. For ...

Humorist Russell Johnson goes astray with stories about Duckton Abbey (Downton Abbey In A Duck Pond), the futility of Putting The Cat Back In The Bag, why he would like to be an octopus, his after-bucket list (Where to Go After You Die), his cure for SOHDD (Ask Your Doctor About Sense Of Humor Deficit Disorder), and other meanderings.

Jimmy is your typical kid. He loves the outdoors and fishing, and he loves his dog. The one thing that makes Jimmy different is that he has Ricket’s Disease. This causes some of the other kids to tease him. What is one boy to do when all he wants is to spent time with his Black Lab and fish all day?

In "Quella Goes Fishing," Joe, an enthusiastic angler, sets out on a bright Saturday morning to catch the elusive muskie, accompanied by his spirited Husky Chow mix, Quella. When a massive muskie strikes, it unexpectedly yanks both Joe and Quella into the water, sending them tumbling into the lake. As Joe frantically searches underwater for Quella, he encounters the circling muskie and struggles with panic, fearing for his dog's safety.

The Renaissance is dawning over Europe. Ideas of freedom and science shake the foundations of medieval society. Demuth, the successful but eccentric apothecary of a small village in the German mountains, knows little about these developments...until she is forced to flee from a witch hunt and must leave her protected life for good.

Getting your first pet is a big step, and it requires a lot of responsibility. Filled with easy-to-understand text, these books give kids an introduction to all the tasks involved with pet care. This volume inclues Birds, Cats, Chinchillas, Dogs, Fish, Gerbils, and Guinea Pigs.

Nurture your child’s curious and inquiring mind, and learn a little something yourself too! Does your child love spouting out interesting facts they learned in school? Children’s brains are like sponges, soaking up as much information as they can about anything they see or hear about. And they’re always excited to share these with you, even if you may not be enthusiastic about the topic. If you want to encourage your child’s curiosity and keep them entertained, a book of facts comes in handy.

Libby Clegg is one of the UK's most popular, recognisable and respected Paralympic athletes, having won 10 major gold medals, including two at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. As a sprinter who has only peripheral vision in her left eye, Libby runs with a guide runner while wearing a blindfold and, in 2021, she will defend her 100m and 200m titles at the Tokyo Paralympics.

OUR TWO MAGNETS FOR MAYHEM ARE AT IT AGAIN! Shell Isle’s celebration of July 4th began with the wrong kind of boom. While cousin sleuths Page Wright and Betsy Ross await the cannon firing at Shell Isle’s July 4th celebration, Page gets one of her inklings. A murder is imminent, which lands her and Betsy in the middle of another escapade. This time it’s charter Captain Jake who managed to anger five dodgy suspects, all possessing enough motive to take him out. Ignoring the threats of too handsome Detective Tanner not to meddle in the case, the determined sleuths chart a course to ...

You can always count on Mr Dog to help an animal in trouble. Mr Dog is spending some time out at sea, riding the waves with the fishermen. But when a local seal goes missing, he has to spring into action - fast. Anchors aweigh!

A social history of Labradors and how they have become the world's most beloved dogs, by writer, presenter and longtime dog lover Ben Fogle, whose beloved black Labrador, Inca, famously accompanied him on numerous journeys and adventures. Labradors are the most popular breed of dog in the world. Not only great family companions, they also excel at hunting, tracking, retrieving, guiding and rescuing.