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Cod spans a thousand years and four continents. From the Vikings, who pursued the codfish across the Atlantic, and the enigmatic Basques, who first commercialized it in medieval times, to Bartholomew Gosnold, who named Cape Cod in 1602, and Clarence Birdseye, who founded an industry on frozen cod in the 1930s, Mark Kurlansky introduces the explorers, merchants, writers, chefs, and of course the fishermen, whose lives have interwoven with this prolific...
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The cod is a large, ugly fish that spends its life with its big mouth wide open for food. For centuries, so many cod lived in the Atlantic Ocean they couldn't swim without bumping into each other. They were so plentiful that they became the most important fish in many cultures. Best-selling author Mark Kurlansky brings history to life with this entertaining story of how a single fish changed the world.
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What comes after the moment that forever changes your life? This question haunts Julia Bechtel, Noah Prine, and Kim Collela, the only survivors of a terrible boating accident that claims the lives of nine other people off the coast of Maine. Julia, a 40-year-old wife and mother, has always taken the path of least resistance. Feeling strangely connected to Noah, the divorced, brooding lobsterman who helped save her life, Julia begins to explore the...
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NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
In the tradition of Sebastian Junger and Linda Greenlaw comes Captain Sig Hansen's rags-to-riches epic of his immigrant family's struggle against deadly Alaskan seas, freezing shipwrecks, and dangerously brutal conditions to achieve the American Dream
Sig Hansen has been a star of the Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch from the pilot to the present. Seen in over 150 countries, the show attracts more than 49 million...
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The Time Bandit is the fishing vessel that Andy and Johnathan Hillstrand use to hook the "deadliest catch," Alaskan king crabs and opilio crabs, in the Bering Sea, a dangerous and mercurial body of water that can steal years from a fisherman's life. The Hillstrand brothers, however, are the real "thieves." They take valuable crabs from the sea while facing its dangers head on. In pursuit of their daily catch, the brothers brave ice floes and heaving...
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Dr. Alfred Jones lives a quiet, predictable life. He works as a civil servant for the National Centre for Fisheries Excellence in London; his wife, Mary, is a determined, no-nonsense financier; he has simple routines and unassuming ambitions. Then he meets Muhammad bin Zaidi bani Tihama, a Yemeni sheikh with money to spend and a fantastic-and ludicrous-dream of bringing the sport of salmon fishing to his home country. Suddenly, Dr. Jones is swept...
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What happens when the oceans are emptied of all their fish? What happens when three hundred years of human knowledge and expertise disappear before the onslaught of the technology-driven world?
The Doryman's Reflection is simply the most accurate and eloquent account of what transpired in the New England fisheries over the past half century, as told by the people who lived it, including author Paul Molyneaux.
Fishermen survive as relics, the last...
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"Lobster is served three ways in this fascinating book: by fisherman, scientist and the crustaceans themselves. . . . Corson, who worked aboard commercial lobster boats for two years, weaves together these three worlds. The human worlds are surely interesting; but they can't top the lobster life on the ocean floor." - Washington Post
In this intimate portrait of an island lobstering community and an eccentric band of renegade biologists, journalist...
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IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 5
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A KID'S GUIDE TO THE OCEAN
"Can you imagine a world without fish? It's not as crazy as it sounds. But if we keep doing things the way we've been doing things, fish could become extinct within fifty years. So let's change the way we do things!"
World Without Fish is the uniquely illustrated narrative nonfiction account-for kids-of what is happening to the world's oceans and what they can do about it. Written by Mark Kurlansky, author of Cod,...
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La industria del atún supone una vía real y económicamente viable con la que hacer frente a la crisis general actual. La industria atunera, en la que se interrelacionan dos grandes sectores, el sector extractivo y el transformador, es la principal fuente de ingresos para un número importante de familias, fundamentalmente de la franja costera. Este libro se centra en el sector extractivo. Más concretamente profundiza en el subsector atunero congelador....
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The story of herring is entwined in the history of commercial fishing. For over two millennia, herring have been commercially caught and its importance to the coastal peoples of Britain cannot be measured. At one point tens of thousands were involved in the catching, processing and sale of herring. They followed the shoals around the coast from Stornoway to Penzance and many towns on Britain's East Coast grew rich on the backs of the 'silver darlings'....
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Diversas organizaciones no gubernamentales (ONG), la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) y su filial, la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación (FAO), así como distintas entidades de los sectores públicos y privado, han planteado la necesidad de buscar alternativas para incrementar el consumo de alimentos con alto valor nutricional y alta digestibilidad, que garanticen un desarrollo y una nutrición equilibrada...
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From Emma Hooper, critically acclaimed author of Etta and Otto and Russell and James, a People magazine "Pick of the Week," comes a lyrical, charming, and mystical story of a family on the edge of extinction, and the different way each of them fights to keep hope, memory, and love alive.
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**Unveiling the Hidden World: Dive into Protozoa in Marine Aquaculture Ponds** Are you struggling to maintain optimal conditions in your marine aquaculture ponds? Worried about unseen threats compromising your yields? Dive into the depths of protozoa with this comprehensive guide and unlock the secrets to successful pond management. **About This Book:**- Understand the role of protozoa in marine aquaculture ecosystems.- Learn how protozoa can impact...
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Dive Deep into Fisheries: Unveiling Biology, Evaluation, and Governance In a world where sustainable practices are paramount, navigating the complexities of fisheries management can feel like traversing uncharted waters. Are you seeking clarity amidst the tangle of regulations and scientific jargon? Do you yearn to comprehend the intricate web of marine life and its interactions with human systems? Look no further. About This Book:Unlock the secrets...
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**Unlocking Economic Growth in Fisheries: A Roadmap to Prosperity** In a world where economic uncertainties loom large, navigating the complexities of fisheries economics can feel like sailing into uncharted waters. Are you struggling to understand how to maximize profits while ensuring sustainability? Do the intricacies of supply and demand in the fishing industry leave you feeling adrift? This book is your compass to steer through the challenges...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Fish Health: A Comprehensive Guide to Combat Microbial Diseases in Aquaculture Are you tired of battling constant health issues in your aquaculture setup? Do mysterious diseases keep plaguing your fish, causing financial losses and frustration? Look no further. This book is your ultimate companion in navigating the complex world of fish health management. About This Book:Learn the fundamentals of microbial diseases affecting...