Dog Fish

A world abandoned by the gods, mystifying cosmic forces, unimaginable power for those willing to ascend, and a hero who would rather . . . go fishing??? When summoned to a fantastical world and granted powers by a broken System, most freshly minted protagonists would strap on their big-boy boots...

Harlow Bevans was a changeling mermaid working as a diving consultant for the Earthen Conclave. Then he came along. Charybdis. A serial killer who possessed her body and wrecked her mind. Now she's an inmate - patient - at Edelweiss Mental Institution. When a haunting song lures her to the scene of a brutal murder, the calm of the past few months is shattered. A fellow patient is dead, and Harlow is caught standing over his body.

In this collection of original stories, highly acclaimed novelist and outdoor writer William Tapply shares his finest stories of bird hunting in the Northeast country. Every season for over 30 years, Tapply has hunted the fields and backcountry of New England. Tapply’s warmth and knack for evoking the subtle, telling details of the places and hunts that he loves will stir a new appreciation and excitement in every listener. With his dog Burt, Tapply takes the listener out to his best spots.

“Delightful.” —Town & Country “Extraordinary...Tomlinson’s book is a gem.” —Star Tribune (Minneapolis) “Moving...Really broke me.” —The Washington Post Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Tomlinson explores the bond between dogs and their people in this irresistibly...

The legendary American outdoor writer’s finest collection. For decades, Gene Hill’s articles and books have captured the spirit of the outdoors in a way that inspires and entertains millions of readers. A Hunter’s Fireside Book captures the essence of the life of a sportsman and explores the full spectrum of the hunter’s experience: sunrises in the duck blind, an unforgettable hunter’s moon, the camaraderie of men who know the pleasures of being wet and cold and a little bit lost.

This marvelous collection features stories from some of America’s finest and most respected writers about every outdoorsman’s favorite and most loyal hunting partner: his dog. For the first time, the stories of acclaimed writers such as Richard Ford, Tom Brokaw, Howell Raines, Rick Bass, Sydney Lea, Jim Harrison, Tom McGuane, Phil Caputo, and Chris Camuto come together in one collection. Hunters and non-hunters alike will recognize in these poignant tales the universal aspects of owning dogs.

Even after an exhausting morning defending the ranch against a vicious one-eyed robot, Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, still has energy left to supervise Little Alfred's fishing trip.

A gaggle of bakers descends on Huckleberry Hollow Wonderland… and someone’s recipe calls for revenge. It's cookbooks and killers galore! These talking cats solve crimes! Fish and Chip—cat BFFs furever! Solving murders with nine lives and zero patience. Because justice should be served—with a side of fries A Note from the author: Meet my sweet cats! (Yes, the real Fish and Chip are on the COVER!) We can't wait for you to join us on our mew adventure! I adopted Fish and Chip from the local shelter when they were just furry little kittens and I just love them to bits. I hope you will ...

Flushers, retrievers, and pointers: Discover a complete guide to training an obedient, enthusiastic hunting dog. With a combination of clear instructions and fascinating insight into the mentality of hunting breeds, even a first-time owner will be able to train their dog to its full potential.

Everyone wants the Misty Dawn underwater. Except the man who knows what might surface. Pelican Shores is buzzing over the planned sinking of the Misty Dawn, an old shrimping boat destined to become an artificial reef. The non-profit in charge of the sinking, Reef Redeemed, wants a picture-perfect environmental win. And the rest of Pelican Shores? Well, they're divided. But local amateur sleuth, Finn Dockrey, has her focus elsewhere. And every warning bell in her mind is blaring when a mystery woman finds her, hands her a cryptic note before disappearing forever. Finn's trying to make sense ...

When the wild strips everything away, what’s left is who you are. In the raw, untamed wilds of Alaska—where the wind howls, predators hunt, and the sun disappears for months—only a rare few figure out how to survive. Sue Aikens, the breakout star of National Geographic’s long-running TV...

Discover a heartwarming tale about an unlikely and magical friendship between Benji, a cheerful golden puppy who loves the beach, and Goldy, a vibrant, rainbow-scaled fish living beneath the waves. When Benji wishes he could explore the ocean but realizes dogs cannot breathe underwater, Goldy comes up with a brilliant plan. Every afternoon at low tide, the two meet by the shore to share their worlds—Goldy tells tales of kelp forests and singing whales, while Benji describes the warm sun, blooming flowers, and floating clouds. This charming story teaches young readers that true friendship ...

The Quest of the Fish-Dog Skin is a story of the adventures of two Indian boys or, rather, of an Indian boy and a white boy, Indian. These two set forth from the lodges of the Blackfeet, in company with an older Indian who acts as their guide, philosopher, and friend, on a far quest to the salt water to find the medicine-animal that is called "fish-dog" because it lives only in the water, swimming like a fish, yet has the face of a dog and barks like a dog.

'Dogs live far more “in the day” than people. Each new day is a new joy to us, a fresh beginning, full of hope and promise. Even, or especially as we get older, we need to seize every opportunity that comes our way. We have earnt the right to be respected senior citizens – or top dogs. I...

A captivating memoir about a remarkable dog who leads her owner on a transformative journey. Terry Ann Fernando’s plans for Zara, her Hungarian Vizsla, were simple: a loyal running partner and companion. But when Zara unexpectedly earns perfect scores at her first hunting test, Terry Ann discovers a hidden talent that changes everything. With no experience in hunting and against the odds, Terry Ann embarks on an unanticipated journey to build on Zara’s natural abilities.

Travel thirty miles north, south, or east of San Francisco city hall and you'll be engulfed in a landscape of thick traffic, fast enterprise, and six-dollar cappuccinos. Venture thirty miles due west, however, and you will find yourself on what is virtually another planet: a spooky cluster of...

Sinister secrets hidden by the tranquil waters of an Ozarks lake. Can married amateur sleuths bait and capture a killer before the truth slips away? Kirkus Reviews—“A fine whodunit featuring a delightful cast whom readers will love—or love to hate.” After newlyweds Elizabeth and Jonas Trout arrive to settle her grandmother's estate, they quickly find themselves embroiled in a treacherous mystery when Elizabeth is implicated in the murder of the property manager. With mounting evidence and the Southern small-town sheriff convinced of her guilt, Elizabeth and Jonas must fish for clues...

She’s settling into a new life. But when a fishing trip totally capsizes, can she get a friend off the hook for murder? Elizabeth Trout still feels awkward living back home. Discovering a BFF from her raucous high-school days has become the perfect mom is as weird as staying with her mother while awaiting construction of her new home. But she’s shaken to her core when her newlywed husband and beloved dog are nearly blown out of the water in a dockside explosion which leaves another woman dead … and her bestie is arrested for the crime. To clear her friend, Elizabeth and her spouse set...

Two chefs are dead. I just took their job. And I can’t cook. When the police ask me to go undercover at Moonstruck Manor—a charming paranormal bed & breakfast with a slight murder problem—I have exactly zero qualifications to pose as their new chef. I say yes anyway. Now I’m stuck in a kitchen where the last two cooks didn’t make it out alive, surrounded by guests with secrets and staff with suspiciously good alibis. The housekeeper was involved with both victims. The gardener knows a little too much about toxic magical plants. And the manor’s manager? Charming, watchful, and ...

Starting with chapter one where we address the “Origin and theory” of Canids, Dogs from the antiquity of the breeds and their pedigree and we compare their characteristics, behavior, canine training and diseases from the veterinary perspective. In the second section entitled “Cats” we define their behavior, habits, breed classification and their difficult social situation in some countries as adapted felines. And we will see how international pedigree associations organize exhibitions. “Fish” is the title of the third chapter, which describes the procedures, with detailed steps,...