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A fourth-generation fisherman, Jake Anderson, grew up in the rich fishing environment of Anacortes, Washington. At age 17, Jake began salmon fishing in Bristol Bay, Alaska, and by the age of 25 he was crab fishing in the Bering Sea. Soon after, Jake became a deckhand on the F/V Northwestern and joined the popular television series Deadliest Catch. Aside from fishing, Jake has a harrowing story that has yet to be told. As an avid skateboarder, Jake aspired to become a professional until he was sidelined by injury, addiction, and homelessness.

Discover how to survive and thrive in the wild. Do you find yourself drowning in a seemingly endless to-do list, an overflowing email inbox, and the overwhelming demands of your daily grind? It sounds like you're in dire need of downtime and spending time with nature is just the perfect escape plan. Just imagine being able to switch off and unwind, while you enjoy fresh air, lush greenery, and breathtaking views.

Outdoor journalist James Edward Mills's book The Adventure Gap is a groundbreaking volume that is equal parts adventure story, history, and inspiration as it chronicles the first American all-Black summit attempt on Denali in 2013. Mills uses this momentous expedition as a jumping-off point to explore diversity in the outdoors, from Mathew Henson who stood at the North Pole in 1909 to contemporary adventurers such as polar explorer Barbara Hillary and rock climber Kai Lightner.

Originally published in 1964, Fisherman's Fall brings a unique perspective to the world of fall fishing. In the preface, Robert L. Haig-Brown ruminates on the attempts to preserve the salmon and trout in the rivers of British Columbia. What we know could save them, yet what we do contradicts that knowledge. Gaining the knowledge in this book will help fishers learn the nature of the fish and might even inspire some to contribute to their preservation.

In 1945, Gwen Moffat deserted from her post as dispatch rider in the Army and went to live rough in Wales and Cornwall, climbing and living on practically nothing. She hitch-hiked her way around, travelling from Skye to Chamonix and many places in between, with all her possessions on her back. When the money ran out, she worked as a forester, went winkle-picking on the Isle of Skye and did a stint as an artist's model. And always there were the mountains, drawing her away from a "proper" job.

Once we thought monsters lived there. In the Enlightenment we scaled them to commune with the sublime. Soon, we were racing to conquer their summits in the name of national pride. In this ground-breaking, classic work, Robert Macfarlane takes us up into the mountains: to experience their shattering beauty, the fear and risk of adventure, and to explore the strange impulses that have for centuries lead us to the world's highest places.

For more than twenty-five years, paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould wrote a column called “The View of Life” for Natural History magazine. More than thirty entries from that column comprise this collection, which covers topics from dinosaurs to baseball and nearly everything in between related to natural history and evolution.

From well-known nature and adventure writer Dan Koeppel, whose work has appeared in Audubon and National Geographic Adventure, comes this true story of one bird watcher's incredible achievements.

Because river systems are so unpredictable, I’ve felt the best way to get the most useful information on how to fish rivers for crappie is to talk to numbers of anglers all over the nation to learn their best tactics. In this book, I’ve gleaned crappie-fishing wisdom from three dozen crappie anglers and guides from a dozen states, who consistently catch crappie at all times of the year. The tournament crappie fishermen in this book fish most of the country at different times of the year on various river systems and lakes.

Are you ready to take on the ultimate hunting challenge? The elusive black bear is a formidable opponent to hunters of all skill levels. But fear not, with The Ultimate Guide to Black Bear Hunting in hand, you'll be armed with all the skills and knowledge needed to successfully track and harvest one of nature's most elusive creatures. From understanding the behavior of black bears to scouting for the perfect spot to set up your bait station, this comprehensive guide is packed with 20 chapters of actionable tips and tricks. Learn about the best hunting gear for black bear expeditions, the ...

If you want to learn how to shoot a bow and arrow, improve your archery skills, and become a better archer, then check out HowExpert Guide to Archery. HowExpert Guide to Archery teaches listeners everything a beginner archer needs to know. Everything from equipment, fine-tuning your form, archery etiquette to weird but helpful tips, the audiobook covers everything you need to learn to become the best archer you can be. You will discover how to compete in competitions and hunt with your bow.

Through a series of beautifully crafted essays, Taylor shares her intimate encounters with the birds that have captured her heart and imagination—from tracking flitting Zorros through oak trees to spotting majestic Blue Jays perched on a Manhattan fire escape; from the exhilaration of chasing a migratory flock up the Empire State Building to the quiet joy of observing a nest of hatchlings in her own backyard. Through simply paying attention to birds, Lili has been shown a parallel world that is wider and deeper, one of constant change and movement, full of life and the will to survive.

On the afternoon of July 13, 1977, having become the first climbers to reach the summit of the Ogre, Doug Scott and Chris Bonington began their long descent. In the minutes that followed, any feeling of success from their achievement would be overwhelmed by the start of a desperate fight for survival. And things would only get worse.

In "Hydrogen Power: The Next Generation of Automotive Fuel," author Stephen Kingery brings forth a comprehensive guide to understanding the potential of hydrogen power as an automotive fuel. Starting with an Introduction to Hydrogen Power, readers are taken on a journey through the History of Hydrogen Power in Automobiles, tracing its roots from early experiments to its current state. The book explores the Advantages and Disadvantages of Hydrogen Fuel Cells, providing an unbiased analysis of its potential as an alternative fuel source. With a focus on the Science behind Hydrogen Fuel Cells,...

An incredible 923 species from all of North America are included in this marvelous audio companion to the best-selling Stokes Field Guides.

In Bowhunting Deer: The Secrets of the PSE Pros, these men will tell you how they set up to take them and how they choose a hunting bow and other hunting gear they feel with give them the best opportunities to take those bucks of their lifetimes. You'll also see how a serious deer hunter prepares to take a deer and the different strategies he utilizes to look for a big whitetail and grow a bigger whitetail on the property he hunts.

Al Gore has been advocating on Earth's behalf for 25 years. In An Inconvenient Sequel, he recounts and contextualizes the critical issues and moments in the climate change movement since the release of An Inconvenient Truth more than 10 years ago and highlights the real solutions we have at hand to change the planet for the better.

"...If you are looking at taking up fishing as a new hobby, the first thing you need to do is to invest in a quality grade rod and reel combination. Buying bad quality equipment will only discourage the fishing process if it breaks; however, it is not important that you buy the stop of the line to start with either. Just as in other sports, it is vital to have the proper gear. There are many different types of fishing and each one requires different equipment. If you go fly fishing with a normal rod, you will quickly find yourself put into a position where it is very difficult to fish ...

National parks are a place for family fun, camping, and adventure. Millions of Americans and foreign tourists flock to national parks around the globe each year. But for some, they go through the entrance, never to come out again.

For a song sparrow that has not migrated south this year, it is a daily challenge to keep warm as its once plentiful food supply dwindles during a harsh December in Ohio.