Dog Fish

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Set on Ireland’s west coast in the 1970s and 80s, a captivating debut novel about a baby boy who is discovered on the beach beside a small fishing town, as told by the locals who fall under the boy’s transfixing spell. "Compassionate, lyrical and full of devilment."—Louise Kennedy, author...

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...

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.

In Courageous Canine, you'll listen to three true stories of amazing animal heroes. First meet Lilly, a playful pit bull who bravely pulled her owner from the path of a speeding train; two pods of dolphins that saved swimmers from the most powerful predator on the planet; and two gorillas that proved just how alike apes and humans really are. Follow along on their incredible adventures as these awesome animals save the day!

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...

When three bodies wash up on the beach of a remote island, the locals must decide whether they should uncover the truth or let the mystery die with the victims. Nestled in an overlooked part of the Mediterranean, Dog Island is home to a quiet and untouched community that has long lived off its...

Are you concerned about your dog’s persistent itching, scratching, digestive issues or allergies? These can be warning signs of inflammation linked to your dog’s microbiome, which may be causing serious chronic health conditions. But there’s good news—the solution to helping your dog may lie in their nutrition. In his groundbreaking book, The Canine Cocomega Effect, Jaron Lukas reveals a new breakthrough gained from over 100 clinical research studies supporting a method of combining coconut oil and omega-3s, which together produce a synergy modulating their anti-inflammatory effects...

When a fishing feud turns deadly, our heroes must sniff out the truth before the killer strikes again! Professional dog trainer Bea Whitman has built a peaceful life in Palm Harbor with her therapy dog Luna and mischievous French Bulldog Max. But when Detective Martinez disappears and local fishing legend Harold Coleman is found dead during the town's prestigious Atlantic Arsenal Fishing Tournament, Bea's keen observation skills—and her dogs' remarkable instincts—are suddenly in high demand. As Bea investigates, she uncovers a decades-old rivalry between the Coleman and Preston fishing ...

“Delightful.” —Town & Country “Extraordinary...Tomlinson’s book is a gem.” —Star Tribune (Minneapolis) “Moving...Really broke me.” —The Washington Post “This book wants to lick your face. Let it.” —Kirkus Reviews Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Tomlinson...

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.

Real life ghostly stories. Stories based on true events. A memoir. From when I did not know I was psychic up to becoming a medium and beyond. Ghostly happenings. A ghost from the eighteen hundreds who drowned at Scapa Flow. A disembodied hand in the darkness. Fish that lay on a table for no reason whatsoever. Voices on a blank tape. Ouija Board activity. Dead Dogs saving people's lives. Poltergeist activity. The sad case of the baby in my arms. Nuns floating. Blood curdling moments from real life. Haunted houses and flats.

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.

Let legendary outdoor writer and editor Vin Sparano (Outdoor Life Magazine) take you into the great outdoors with stories about hunters, their dogs, and the upland game and waterfowl they hunt. Hunters will experience all the emotion they do in the outdoors in the comfort of their easy chair: the smell of an autumn forest, the friendship of a trusted hunting dog, the joy of the hunt, the satisfaction of a fine meal.