Well Done Bob, 21 Mar 2007
This book is perfect for anyone intrested or studying Arboriculture.

As one of my form lectures at UCLAN Newtown Rigg Campus. He's book, is just like hes' lectures, full of usfull and intrestring infomation, that is easy to understand, even to people with little or no knowledge of trees.

I totally rate this book.

Well done an thanx to Bob for realising hes knowledge in to book form for everyone to read.

Well Done Bob, 21 Mar 2007
This book is perfect for anyone intrested or studying Arboriculture.

As one of my form lectures at UCLAN Newtown Rigg Campus. He's book, is just like hes' lectures, full of usfull and intrestring infomation, that is easy to understand, even to people with little or no knowledge of trees.

I totally rate this book.

Well done an thanx to Bob for realising hes knowledge in to book form for everyone to read.

The best book of its genre, 06 Dec 2008
This is an ideal text book for any student studying fisheries (or for a lecturer looking for a framework upon which to base a 12 week course). It is very well written and structured. There is also the added bonus that you can access the graphics used in the book on line. There are more comprehensive texts than this but they exorbitantly priced and beyond the pocket of most students (and academics!) In my opinion this replaces Pitcher and Hart which was the standard text when I was an undergraduate.

An outside view, 14 Jun 2007
I became interested in marine ecology and fisheries management on a trip to BC to see bears, and was looking for a way to follow it up. I have a background in aeronautical engineering and computing, so the mathematical modelling approaches are interesting (and well referenced if you wish to follow up). The book is presenting an overview of the industry in general, and methods of estimating populations, and also looking at the behaviour of fishermen - which the EEC CFP seems to overlook (much as the CAP is seen as something to be worked around by farmers, and bonus payments by the shop floor in a factory). It would be interesting to see an expert review, but the book does seem complete and well balanced on a contentious area of conservation.

An energising read, 30 Nov 2003
I bought this book for a course that I am doing, and have used it for several essays. I am constantly finding myself reading more and more of the topics that lead on from those that I have looked up. This book is so well written that it is very easy to read. It is well put together, in a logical order, with lots of examples and interesting details. It would be use full for everyone, from undergraduates to fishers to PhDs and beyond. I would highly recommend this book.

Well Done Bob, 21 Mar 2007
This book is perfect for anyone intrested or studying Arboriculture.

As one of my form lectures at UCLAN Newtown Rigg Campus. He's book, is just like hes' lectures, full of usfull and intrestring infomation, that is easy to understand, even to people with little or no knowledge of trees.

I totally rate this book.

Well done an thanx to Bob for realising hes knowledge in to book form for everyone to read.

The best book of its genre, 06 Dec 2008
This is an ideal text book for any student studying fisheries (or for a lecturer looking for a framework upon which to base a 12 week course). It is very well written and structured. There is also the added bonus that you can access the graphics used in the book on line. There are more comprehensive texts than this but they exorbitantly priced and beyond the pocket of most students (and academics!) In my opinion this replaces Pitcher and Hart which was the standard text when I was an undergraduate.

An outside view, 14 Jun 2007
I became interested in marine ecology and fisheries management on a trip to BC to see bears, and was looking for a way to follow it up. I have a background in aeronautical engineering and computing, so the mathematical modelling approaches are interesting (and well referenced if you wish to follow up). The book is presenting an overview of the industry in general, and methods of estimating populations, and also looking at the behaviour of fishermen - which the EEC CFP seems to overlook (much as the CAP is seen as something to be worked around by farmers, and bonus payments by the shop floor in a factory). It would be interesting to see an expert review, but the book does seem complete and well balanced on a contentious area of conservation.

An energising read, 30 Nov 2003
I bought this book for a course that I am doing, and have used it for several essays. I am constantly finding myself reading more and more of the topics that lead on from those that I have looked up. This book is so well written that it is very easy to read. It is well put together, in a logical order, with lots of examples and interesting details. It would be use full for everyone, from undergraduates to fishers to PhDs and beyond. I would highly recommend this book.

The only book you need when keeping goldfish, 22 Nov 2001
This book has helped me in looking after my fish. I don't think I would have fish today if I didn't have this book.
It comes across in plain english that anyone can understand, and helps you have more healthier fish.
Thank you Maddy for a great book.

Well Done Bob, 21 Mar 2007
This book is perfect for anyone intrested or studying Arboriculture.

As one of my form lectures at UCLAN Newtown Rigg Campus. He's book, is just like hes' lectures, full of usfull and intrestring infomation, that is easy to understand, even to people with little or no knowledge of trees.

I totally rate this book.

Well done an thanx to Bob for realising hes knowledge in to book form for everyone to read.

The best book of its genre, 06 Dec 2008
This is an ideal text book for any student studying fisheries (or for a lecturer looking for a framework upon which to base a 12 week course). It is very well written and structured. There is also the added bonus that you can access the graphics used in the book on line. There are more comprehensive texts than this but they exorbitantly priced and beyond the pocket of most students (and academics!) In my opinion this replaces Pitcher and Hart which was the standard text when I was an undergraduate.

An outside view, 14 Jun 2007
I became interested in marine ecology and fisheries management on a trip to BC to see bears, and was looking for a way to follow it up. I have a background in aeronautical engineering and computing, so the mathematical modelling approaches are interesting (and well referenced if you wish to follow up). The book is presenting an overview of the industry in general, and methods of estimating populations, and also looking at the behaviour of fishermen - which the EEC CFP seems to overlook (much as the CAP is seen as something to be worked around by farmers, and bonus payments by the shop floor in a factory). It would be interesting to see an expert review, but the book does seem complete and well balanced on a contentious area of conservation.

An energising read, 30 Nov 2003
I bought this book for a course that I am doing, and have used it for several essays. I am constantly finding myself reading more and more of the topics that lead on from those that I have looked up. This book is so well written that it is very easy to read. It is well put together, in a logical order, with lots of examples and interesting details. It would be use full for everyone, from undergraduates to fishers to PhDs and beyond. I would highly recommend this book.

The only book you need when keeping goldfish, 22 Nov 2001
This book has helped me in looking after my fish. I don't think I would have fish today if I didn't have this book.
It comes across in plain english that anyone can understand, and helps you have more healthier fish.
Thank you Maddy for a great book.

discus fish, 02 Jun 2003
Good book helpfull for beginners but not many pictures but that helped in a way as i read the book form front to back. another book needed after this as like i said it really is for beginners to know how to setup and what to expect

Just another tropical fish book., 04 Dec 2001
This is a good book if you are new to tropicals. I did not think that it was specialised enough for Discus Fish. A Good beginners guide.

A good book but it needs more pictures and diagrams., 26 Apr 2001
This is a good book to get if you are thinking of keeping Discus, but If you are looking for tables and charts for managing your discus then this is not the book for you.

The Book is comprehensive of most areas but there is no glossary of terms for some of the more specialist words, so you will need a good knowledge of fish keeping in general to use this book.

The chapter on filtration is quite good but the chapter on "the planted discus tank" lacks suggested layout and many other key areas.

This is a book you will need to read its not designed in anyway to aid quick reference.

Well Done Bob, 21 Mar 2007
This book is perfect for anyone intrested or studying Arboriculture.

As one of my form lectures at UCLAN Newtown Rigg Campus. He's book, is just like hes' lectures, full of usfull and intrestring infomation, that is easy to understand, even to people with little or no knowledge of trees.

I totally rate this book.

Well done an thanx to Bob for realising hes knowledge in to book form for everyone to read.

The best book of its genre, 06 Dec 2008
This is an ideal text book for any student studying fisheries (or for a lecturer looking for a framework upon which to base a 12 week course). It is very well written and structured. There is also the added bonus that you can access the graphics used in the book on line. There are more comprehensive texts than this but they exorbitantly priced and beyond the pocket of most students (and academics!) In my opinion this replaces Pitcher and Hart which was the standard text when I was an undergraduate.

An outside view, 14 Jun 2007
I became interested in marine ecology and fisheries management on a trip to BC to see bears, and was looking for a way to follow it up. I have a background in aeronautical engineering and computing, so the mathematical modelling approaches are interesting (and well referenced if you wish to follow up). The book is presenting an overview of the industry in general, and methods of estimating populations, and also looking at the behaviour of fishermen - which the EEC CFP seems to overlook (much as the CAP is seen as something to be worked around by farmers, and bonus payments by the shop floor in a factory). It would be interesting to see an expert review, but the book does seem complete and well balanced on a contentious area of conservation.

An energising read, 30 Nov 2003
I bought this book for a course that I am doing, and have used it for several essays. I am constantly finding myself reading more and more of the topics that lead on from those that I have looked up. This book is so well written that it is very easy to read. It is well put together, in a logical order, with lots of examples and interesting details. It would be use full for everyone, from undergraduates to fishers to PhDs and beyond. I would highly recommend this book.

The only book you need when keeping goldfish, 22 Nov 2001
This book has helped me in looking after my fish. I don't think I would have fish today if I didn't have this book.
It comes across in plain english that anyone can understand, and helps you have more healthier fish.
Thank you Maddy for a great book.

discus fish, 02 Jun 2003
Good book helpfull for beginners but not many pictures but that helped in a way as i read the book form front to back. another book needed after this as like i said it really is for beginners to know how to setup and what to expect

Just another tropical fish book., 04 Dec 2001
This is a good book if you are new to tropicals. I did not think that it was specialised enough for Discus Fish. A Good beginners guide.

A good book but it needs more pictures and diagrams., 26 Apr 2001
This is a good book to get if you are thinking of keeping Discus, but If you are looking for tables and charts for managing your discus then this is not the book for you.

The Book is comprehensive of most areas but there is no glossary of terms for some of the more specialist words, so you will need a good knowledge of fish keeping in general to use this book.

The chapter on filtration is quite good but the chapter on "the planted discus tank" lacks suggested layout and many other key areas.

This is a book you will need to read its not designed in anyway to aid quick reference.

'The Oyster Seekers is a book about fish, the people who catch it, how to buy it, how to cook it and most of all how to enjoy it, 02 Sep 2006
More than just recipes from Britain's Most Special Seafood Restaurant......

`There are salty tales and recipes that will make you hungry just by reading them, fishy facts and tips so that you'll never be frightened when faced with cooking a fresh fish again.

From lobsters to winkles, from monkfish to mussels, from cod to crab, they are all here. And, then, of course there are the pearls of the sea, the Whitstable natives - the oysters.'

Think of Whitstable and you think of oysters - think of oysters and you think of 'Wheelers ...
`The Pearl of Kent' - The seaside town of Whitstable.

Wheelers
8 High Street
Whitstable
Kent

242 high quality, shiny pages split over 11 main chapters:-

Oysters
Mussels & Cockles
Scallops & Clams
Shrimps &, Prawns
Lobster & Crab
Winkles, Whelks & Eels
Flat Fish
Round Fish
Oily Fish
Pies, Tarts & Flans
Soups, Sauces, Oils & More

Opens with `The Seafarers Hymn`, then sections entitled:-
`Welcome to Wheelers`
` Cooks Notes`, which includes conversion tables`
`Wheeler's Menus'
`Recipes at a Glance`
`Glossary`
An alphabetical index and a bibliography.
Charming illustrations from Christian Furr.

Favourite Recipes:-
Angels on Horseback with Watercress Salad
Beefsteak and Oyster Sauce
Clam Chowder
Lobster Thermidor
Glazed Lemon Sole Fillets topped with a Tomato & Cucumber Salsa
Whole Dover Sole layered with Asparagus & Hollandaise Sauce
Baked Fillets of Brill
Pot Roasted Turbot
Pan Fried Halibut
A Sunday Tea of Winkles
An 18th Century Cod Stew
Mayonnaise
Pastries
Making Jellied Eels
Trout Forestiere
Fish Soup
Welsh Rarebit Mixture
Herb Oil
Béchamel Sauce
`Whelks - you either love them or loathe them -' whelks are an acquired taste`, followed by directions for `cooked whelks'.

A publishing pearl!, 25 Jul 2003
This book is lovely. Certainly a rewarding labour of love from the author Mandy Bruce. If you love seafood and slightly raggle taggle but magical British fishing towns, as I do, this is the one for you.

After reading all the delicious recipes I can't wait to go to Whitstable now and sample the delights of Wheelers restaurant.

Christian Furr's illustrations add charm to the proceedings. A seaside treat!

Well Done Bob, 21 Mar 2007
This book is perfect for anyone intrested or studying Arboriculture.

As one of my form lectures at UCLAN Newtown Rigg Campus. He's book, is just like hes' lectures, full of usfull and intrestring infomation, that is easy to understand, even to people with little or no knowledge of trees.

I totally rate this book.

Well done an thanx to Bob for realising hes knowledge in to book form for everyone to read.

The best book of its genre, 06 Dec 2008
This is an ideal text book for any student studying fisheries (or for a lecturer looking for a framework upon which to base a 12 week course). It is very well written and structured. There is also the added bonus that you can access the graphics used in the book on line. There are more comprehensive texts than this but they exorbitantly priced and beyond the pocket of most students (and academics!) In my opinion this replaces Pitcher and Hart which was the standard text when I was an undergraduate.

An outside view, 14 Jun 2007
I became interested in marine ecology and fisheries management on a trip to BC to see bears, and was looking for a way to follow it up. I have a background in aeronautical engineering and computing, so the mathematical modelling approaches are interesting (and well referenced if you wish to follow up). The book is presenting an overview of the industry in general, and methods of estimating populations, and also looking at the behaviour of fishermen - which the EEC CFP seems to overlook (much as the CAP is seen as something to be worked around by farmers, and bonus payments by the shop floor in a factory). It would be interesting to see an expert review, but the book does seem complete and well balanced on a contentious area of conservation.

An energising read, 30 Nov 2003
I bought this book for a course that I am doing, and have used it for several essays. I am constantly finding myself reading more and more of the topics that lead on from those that I have looked up. This book is so well written that it is very easy to read. It is well put together, in a logical order, with lots of examples and interesting details. It would be use full for everyone, from undergraduates to fishers to PhDs and beyond. I would highly recommend this book.

The only book you need when keeping goldfish, 22 Nov 2001
This book has helped me in looking after my fish. I don't think I would have fish today if I didn't have this book.
It comes across in plain english that anyone can understand, and helps you have more healthier fish.
Thank you Maddy for a great book.

discus fish, 02 Jun 2003
Good book helpfull for beginners but not many pictures but that helped in a way as i read the book form front to back. another book needed after this as like i said it really is for beginners to know how to setup and what to expect

Just another tropical fish book., 04 Dec 2001
This is a good book if you are new to tropicals. I did not think that it was specialised enough for Discus Fish. A Good beginners guide.

A good book but it needs more pictures and diagrams., 26 Apr 2001
This is a good book to get if you are thinking of keeping Discus, but If you are looking for tables and charts for managing your discus then this is not the book for you.

The Book is comprehensive of most areas but there is no glossary of terms for some of the more specialist words, so you will need a good knowledge of fish keeping in general to use this book.

The chapter on filtration is quite good but the chapter on "the planted discus tank" lacks suggested layout and many other key areas.

This is a book you will need to read its not designed in anyway to aid quick reference.

'The Oyster Seekers is a book about fish, the people who catch it, how to buy it, how to cook it and most of all how to enjoy it, 02 Sep 2006
More than just recipes from Britain's Most Special Seafood Restaurant......

`There are salty tales and recipes that will make you hungry just by reading them, fishy facts and tips so that you'll never be frightened when faced with cooking a fresh fish again.

From lobsters to winkles, from monkfish to mussels, from cod to crab, they are all here. And, then, of course there are the pearls of the sea, the Whitstable natives - the oysters.'

Think of Whitstable and you think of oysters - think of oysters and you think of 'Wheelers ...
`The Pearl of Kent' - The seaside town of Whitstable.

Wheelers
8 High Street
Whitstable
Kent

242 high quality, shiny pages split over 11 main chapters:-

Oysters
Mussels & Cockles
Scallops & Clams
Shrimps &, Prawns
Lobster & Crab
Winkles, Whelks & Eels
Flat Fish
Round Fish
Oily Fish
Pies, Tarts & Flans
Soups, Sauces, Oils & More

Opens with `The Seafarers Hymn`, then sections entitled:-
`Welcome to Wheelers`
` Cooks Notes`, which includes conversion tables`
`Wheeler's Menus'
`Recipes at a Glance`
`Glossary`
An alphabetical index and a bibliography.
Charming illustrations from Christian Furr.

Favourite Recipes:-
Angels on Horseback with Watercress Salad
Beefsteak and Oyster Sauce
Clam Chowder
Lobster Thermidor
Glazed Lemon Sole Fillets topped with a Tomato & Cucumber Salsa
Whole Dover Sole layered with Asparagus & Hollandaise Sauce
Baked Fillets of Brill
Pot Roasted Turbot
Pan Fried Halibut
A Sunday Tea of Winkles
An 18th Century Cod Stew
Mayonnaise
Pastries
Making Jellied Eels
Trout Forestiere
Fish Soup
Welsh Rarebit Mixture
Herb Oil
Béchamel Sauce
`Whelks - you either love them or loathe them -' whelks are an acquired taste`, followed by directions for `cooked whelks'.

A publishing pearl!, 25 Jul 2003
This book is lovely. Certainly a rewarding labour of love from the author Mandy Bruce. If you love seafood and slightly raggle taggle but magical British fishing towns, as I do, this is the one for you.

After reading all the delicious recipes I can't wait to go to Whitstable now and sample the delights of Wheelers restaurant.

Christian Furr's illustrations add charm to the proceedings. A seaside treat!

Good starting point- and one day I will, 05 Feb 2008
This is an enthusiastic slim volume which I feel serves as a succint introduction to keeping what seem to be the holy grail of tropical fish, the Discus. Lots of lovely glossy pictures of the many colour variations grace its covers.

Unlike most dated fish books which seem to have been written purely by breeders and contain very little information for people who want to know their habits, Sweeney presents you with useful snippets. For instance- pay careful attention to what type of driftwood you use as although discus adore it, they are prone to skewering themselves on pointy bits if startled. She also kindly says about sexing discus "we can't. Don't bother your head about it. The fish know exactly who is male and who is female."

She gives you a good outline on adjusting water chemistry and temperature variations. Sadly she confirmed what I'd previously been told, that our high temperature loving huge plec (gift fish who's grown 4 inches- nuff said) would NOT be a good companion -he sucked an angel fish to death and the discus's gooey sides (they stick their young there for safe keeping) would definitely be too much of a gummy bear temptation.

Glad I bought it- but I'm still puzzling about how to accomodate our graceful but pain in the neck plectostomus, Richard Fish.

recommended; should find its way into every aqurist's hand, 29 Jan 2001
the book i have read was very interesting because it covered most of the varieties of discus fish, it covered fish disese, aqurium setups. I recommened this book to novice aqurists because it gives all the information novice aqurists need, it should find its way into every novice's hand. I knoked off one star because it's only thrown at one type of aqurist.

Well Done Bob, 21 Mar 2007
This book is perfect for anyone intrested or studying Arboriculture.

As one of my form lectures at UCLAN Newtown Rigg Campus. He's book, is just like hes' lectures, full of usfull and intrestring infomation, that is easy to understand, even to people with little or no knowledge of trees.

I totally rate this book.

Well done an thanx to Bob for realising hes knowledge in to book form for everyone to read.

The best book of its genre, 06 Dec 2008
This is an ideal text book for any student studying fisheries (or for a lecturer looking for a framework upon which to base a 12 week course). It is very well written and structured. There is also the added bonus that you can access the graphics used in the book on line. There are more comprehensive texts than this but they exorbitantly priced and beyond the pocket of most students (and academics!) In my opinion this replaces Pitcher and Hart which was the standard text when I was an undergraduate.

An outside view, 14 Jun 2007
I became interested in marine ecology and fisheries management on a trip to BC to see bears, and was looking for a way to follow it up. I have a background in aeronautical engineering and computing, so the mathematical modelling approaches are interesting (and well referenced if you wish to follow up). The book is presenting an overview of the industry in general, and methods of estimating populations, and also looking at the behaviour of fishermen - which the EEC CFP seems to overlook (much as the CAP is seen as something to be worked around by farmers, and bonus payments by the shop floor in a factory). It would be interesting to see an expert review, but the book does seem complete and well balanced on a contentious area of conservation.

An energising read, 30 Nov 2003
I bought this book for a course that I am doing, and have used it for several essays. I am constantly finding myself reading more and more of the topics that lead on from those that I have looked up. This book is so well written that it is very easy to read. It is well put together, in a logical order, with lots of examples and interesting details. It would be use full for everyone, from undergraduates to fishers to PhDs and beyond. I would highly recommend this book.

The only book you need when keeping goldfish, 22 Nov 2001
This book has helped me in looking after my fish. I don't think I would have fish today if I didn't have this book.
It comes across in plain english that anyone can understand, and helps you have more healthier fish.
Thank you Maddy for a great book.

discus fish, 02 Jun 2003
Good book helpfull for beginners but not many pictures but that helped in a way as i read the book form front to back. another book needed after this as like i said it really is for beginners to know how to setup and what to expect

Just another tropical fish book., 04 Dec 2001
This is a good book if you are new to tropicals. I did not think that it was specialised enough for Discus Fish. A Good beginners guide.

A good book but it needs more pictures and diagrams., 26 Apr 2001
This is a good book to get if you are thinking of keeping Discus, but If you are looking for tables and charts for managing your discus then this is not the book for you.

The Book is comprehensive of most areas but there is no glossary of terms for some of the more specialist words, so you will need a good knowledge of fish keeping in general to use this book.

The chapter on filtration is quite good but the chapter on "the planted discus tank" lacks suggested layout and many other key areas.

This is a book you will need to read its not designed in anyway to aid quick reference.

'The Oyster Seekers is a book about fish, the people who catch it, how to buy it, how to cook it and most of all how to enjoy it, 02 Sep 2006
More than just recipes from Britain's Most Special Seafood Restaurant......

`There are salty tales and recipes that will make you hungry just by reading them, fishy facts and tips so that you'll never be frightened when faced with cooking a fresh fish again.

From lobsters to winkles, from monkfish to mussels, from cod to crab, they are all here. And, then, of course there are the pearls of the sea, the Whitstable natives - the oysters.'

Think of Whitstable and you think of oysters - think of oysters and you think of 'Wheelers ...
`The Pearl of Kent' - The seaside town of Whitstable.

Wheelers
8 High Street
Whitstable
Kent

242 high quality, shiny pages split over 11 main chapters:-

Oysters
Mussels & Cockles
Scallops & Clams
Shrimps &, Prawns
Lobster & Crab
Winkles, Whelks & Eels
Flat Fish
Round Fish
Oily Fish
Pies, Tarts & Flans
Soups, Sauces, Oils & More

Opens with `The Seafarers Hymn`, then sections entitled:-
`Welcome to Wheelers`
` Cooks Notes`, which includes conversion tables`
`Wheeler's Menus'
`Recipes at a Glance`
`Glossary`
An alphabetical index and a bibliography.
Charming illustrations from Christian Furr.

Favourite Recipes:-
Angels on Horseback with Watercress Salad
Beefsteak and Oyster Sauce
Clam Chowder
Lobster Thermidor
Glazed Lemon Sole Fillets topped with a Tomato & Cucumber Salsa
Whole Dover Sole layered with Asparagus & Hollandaise Sauce
Baked Fillets of Brill
Pot Roasted Turbot
Pan Fried Halibut
A Sunday Tea of Winkles
An 18th Century Cod Stew
Mayonnaise
Pastries
Making Jellied Eels
Trout Forestiere
Fish Soup
Welsh Rarebit Mixture
Herb Oil
Béchamel Sauce
`Whelks - you either love them or loathe them -' whelks are an acquired taste`, followed by directions for `cooked whelks'.

A publishing pearl!, 25 Jul 2003
This book is lovely. Certainly a rewarding labour of love from the author Mandy Bruce. If you love seafood and slightly raggle taggle but magical British fishing towns, as I do, this is the one for you.

After reading all the delicious recipes I can't wait to go to Whitstable now and sample the delights of Wheelers restaurant.

Christian Furr's illustrations add charm to the proceedings. A seaside treat!

Good starting point- and one day I will, 05 Feb 2008
This is an enthusiastic slim volume which I feel serves as a succint introduction to keeping what seem to be the holy grail of tropical fish, the Discus. Lots of lovely glossy pictures of the many colour variations grace its covers.

Unlike most dated fish books which seem to have been written purely by breeders and contain very little information for people who want to know their habits, Sweeney presents you with useful snippets. For instance- pay careful attention to what type of driftwood you use as although discus adore it, they are prone to skewering themselves on pointy bits if startled. She also kindly says about sexing discus "we can't. Don't bother your head about it. The fish know exactly who is male and who is female."

She gives you a good outline on adjusting water chemistry and temperature variations. Sadly she confirmed what I'd previously been told, that our high temperature loving huge plec (gift fish who's grown 4 inches- nuff said) would NOT be a good companion -he sucked an angel fish to death and the discus's gooey sides (they stick their young there for safe keeping) would definitely be too much of a gummy bear temptation.

Glad I bought it- but I'm still puzzling about how to accomodate our graceful but pain in the neck plectostomus, Richard Fish.

recommended; should find its way into every aqurist's hand, 29 Jan 2001
the book i have read was very interesting because it covered most of the varieties of discus fish, it covered fish disese, aqurium setups. I recommened this book to novice aqurists because it gives all the information novice aqurists need, it should find its way into every novice's hand. I knoked off one star because it's only thrown at one type of aqurist.

blimey!, 15 Dec 2005
Spike Walker and other crab fishermen have worked to and within mind-bending extremities, around Alaska. As the title aptly imples, they truly are 'working on the edge.'
i have to admit to feeling as if i were at sea whilst reading, apart from the intense cold. this is generally to do with his exacting language and apparent sense of balance, despite his sea-sickness, but as he quotes a fellow fisherman 'everyone gets sea-sick'. I know nothing about fishing or much about boats, but this had me riveted. You get a sense of the man who is writing, generally one who fairly romantic and strong, sometimes becoming enraptured by the whole experience in retrospective writing, but tends to keep that indulgence at bay, somewhat. If you like any sort of adventure, you'll really enjoy this. very readable. I want to give it 5 stars, but am giving it 4, only from the point of view that I am not an avid studier in his field and naturally, the adventurous parts will outweigh the factual parts, in interest value.

Over-rated, 01 Sep 1999
As a commercial crab and salmon fisherman who worked out of Kodiak and Dutch Harbor at about the same time as Mr. Walker (I am actually somewhat surprised that I never met him), I had looked forward to reading this book for quite a while. But - I was disappointed. The book is a fairly accurate depiction of the life and times. The bar-life and the life at sea are described pretty accurately. However, I found Mr. Walker's various accounts of his own exploits to be tiresome (everthing from bench-pressing crewmates to his own virtuous avoidance of the drugs that were so prevelant). Further, the book is not very well edited. Notwitstanding the extensive research that he claims to have conducted, the book is full of minor inaccuracies, mis-identified people, and misspelled words. For example, he refers to a marine radio as a "VHS" radio (it is actually a "VHF" radio). He also mis-spells the name of Peggy Dyson (who was in fact truly an icon for mariners in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska) as Peggy "Dison." OK, these are minor examples, but there are quite a few of these, and there were also a number of mis-statements of fact that I can't recall at the moment. These errors are pretty unprofessional, and they make the book somewhat annoying to read. Overall, it's probably worth reading just to get a feel for what the lifestyle was like during the Alaska Fishing Boom Years. But it could have been better.

Reading on the Edge!!!!, 20 Jun 1999
Walker puts you in his hip pocket and takes you out to sea. Arm in arm, Walker took me through finding a job on a crabbing boat to trolling the boomtown bars. While he was putting in 24 hour days crabbing I was exhausted, when he was enduring subzero temperatures I froze. His research brings the reader onto a boat then immerses him into a freezing sea. This real life account is 5 times the action as A Perfect Storm.

An exciting, gripping adventure from cover to cover!, 06 Mar 1999
Mr. Walker has a true gift of "painting" detailed illustrations with words! I felt as if I had been through every intense moment with these brave men and women as they lived and died on the high seas of Alaska. A terrific read!

As close to being there as you can be through reading, 20 Feb 1999
Having experienced many simular situations to the author during my fishing days, I need to tip my hat (Helly Hansen raingear hood, really) to him for putting into words what it's like to push human endurance beyond reality and what happens when you do. Too many have heard romantized accounts of big money without the counterbalance of pain, injury, and death that go with it. Hopefully Mr. Walker's account will slow the tide, and open eyes to unseen dangers. By the same token, what a thrill it is to have worked with the best of the best, under the most demanding conditions, and overcome it all - that thrill is there as well. Nicely done, Spike - I have the feeling I'd be happy to take a turn on deck with you any time (assuming either of us are still up for such foolishness!)

Well Done Bob, 21 Mar 2007
This book is perfect for anyone intrested or studying Arboriculture.

As one of my form lectures at UCLAN Newtown Rigg Campus. He's book, is just like hes' lectures, full of usfull and intrestring infomation, that is easy to understand, even to people with little or no knowledge of trees.

I totally rate this book.

Well done an thanx to Bob for realising hes knowledge in to book form for everyone to read.

The best book of its genre, 06 Dec 2008
This is an ideal text book for any student studying fisheries (or for a lecturer looking for a framework upon which to base a 12 week course). It is very well written and structured. There is also the added bonus that you can access the graphics used in the book on line. There are more comprehensive texts than this but they exorbitantly priced and beyond the pocket of most students (and academics!) In my opinion this replaces Pitcher and Hart which was the standard text when I was an undergraduate.

An outside view, 14 Jun 2007
I became interested in marine ecology and fisheries management on a trip to BC to see bears, and was looking for a way to follow it up. I have a background in aeronautical engineering and computing, so the mathematical modelling approaches are interesting (and well referenced if you wish to follow up). The book is presenting an overview of the industry in general, and methods of estimating populations, and also looking at the behaviour of fishermen - which the EEC CFP seems to overlook (much as the CAP is seen as something to be worked around by farmers, and bonus payments by the shop floor in a factory). It would be interesting to see an expert review, but the book does seem complete and well balanced on a contentious area of conservation.

An energising read, 30 Nov 2003
I bought this book for a course that I am doing, and have used it for several essays. I am constantly finding myself reading more and more of the topics that lead on from those that I have looked up. This book is so well written that it is very easy to read. It is well put together, in a logical order, with lots of examples and interesting details. It would be use full for everyone, from undergraduates to fishers to PhDs and beyond. I would highly recommend this book.

The only book you need when keeping goldfish, 22 Nov 2001
This book has helped me in looking after my fish. I don't think I would have fish today if I didn't have this book.
It comes across in plain english that anyone can understand, and helps you have more healthier fish.
Thank you Maddy for a great book.

discus fish, 02 Jun 2003
Good book helpfull for beginners but not many pictures but that helped in a way as i read the book form front to back. another book needed after this as like i said it really is for beginners to know how to setup and what to expect

Just another tropical fish book., 04 Dec 2001
This is a good book if you are new to tropicals. I did not think that it was specialised enough for Discus Fish. A Good beginners guide.

A good book but it needs more pictures and diagrams., 26 Apr 2001
This is a good book to get if you are thinking of keeping Discus, but If you are looking for tables and charts for managing your discus then this is not the book for you.

The Book is comprehensive of most areas but there is no glossary of terms for some of the more specialist words, so you will need a good knowledge of fish keeping in general to use this book.

The chapter on filtration is quite good but the chapter on "the planted discus tank" lacks suggested layout and many other key areas.

This is a book you will need to read its not designed in anyway to aid quick reference.

'The Oyster Seekers is a book about fish, the people who catch it, how to buy it, how to cook it and most of all how to enjoy it, 02 Sep 2006
More than just recipes from Britain's Most Special Seafood Restaurant......

`There are salty tales and recipes that will make you hungry just by reading them, fishy facts and tips so that you'll never be frightened when faced with cooking a fresh fish again.

From lobsters to winkles, from monkfish to mussels, from cod to crab, they are all here. And, then, of course there are the pearls of the sea, the Whitstable natives - the oysters.'

Think of Whitstable and you think of oysters - think of oysters and you think of 'Wheelers ...
`The Pearl of Kent' - The seaside town of Whitstable.

Wheelers
8 High Street
Whitstable
Kent

242 high quality, shiny pages split over 11 main chapters:-

Oysters
Mussels & Cockles
Scallops & Clams
Shrimps &, Prawns
Lobster & Crab
Winkles, Whelks & Eels
Flat Fish
Round Fish
Oily Fish
Pies, Tarts & Flans
Soups, Sauces, Oils & More

Opens with `The Seafarers Hymn`, then sections entitled:-
`Welcome to Wheelers`
` Cooks Notes`, which includes conversion tables`
`Wheeler's Menus'
`Recipes at a Glance`
`Glossary`
An alphabetical index and a bibliography.
Charming illustrations from Christian Furr.

Favourite Recipes:-
Angels on Horseback with Watercress Salad
Beefsteak and Oyster Sauce
Clam Chowder
Lobster Thermidor
Glazed Lemon Sole Fillets topped with a Tomato & Cucumber Salsa
Whole Dover Sole layered with Asparagus & Hollandaise Sauce
Baked Fillets of Brill
Pot Roasted Turbot
Pan Fried Halibut
A Sunday Tea of Winkles
An 18th Century Cod Stew
Mayonnaise
Pastries
Making Jellied Eels
Trout Forestiere
Fish Soup
Welsh Rarebit Mixture
Herb Oil
Béchamel Sauce
`Whelks - you either love them or loathe them -' whelks are an acquired taste`, followed by directions for `cooked whelks'.

A publishing pearl!, 25 Jul 2003
This book is lovely. Certainly a rewarding labour of love from the author Mandy Bruce. If you love seafood and slightly raggle taggle but magical British fishing towns, as I do, this is the one for you.

After reading all the delicious recipes I can't wait to go to Whitstable now and sample the delights of Wheelers restaurant.

Christian Furr's illustrations add charm to the proceedings. A seaside treat!

Good starting point- and one day I will, 05 Feb 2008
This is an enthusiastic slim volume which I feel serves as a succint introduction to keeping what seem to be the holy grail of tropical fish, the Discus. Lots of lovely glossy pictures of the many colour variations grace its covers.

Unlike most dated fish books which seem to have been written purely by breeders and contain very little information for people who want to know their habits, Sweeney presents you with useful snippets. For instance- pay careful attention to what type of driftwood you use as although discus adore it, they are prone to skewering themselves on pointy bits if startled. She also kindly says about sexing discus "we can't. Don't bother your head about it. The fish know exactly who is male and who is female."

She gives you a good outline on adjusting water chemistry and temperature variations. Sadly she confirmed what I'd previously been told, that our high temperature loving huge plec (gift fish who's grown 4 inches- nuff said) would NOT be a good companion -he sucked an angel fish to death and the discus's gooey sides (they stick their young there for safe keeping) would definitely be too much of a gummy bear temptation.

Glad I bought it- but I'm still puzzling about how to accomodate our graceful but pain in the neck plectostomus, Richard Fish.

recommended; should find its way into every aqurist's hand, 29 Jan 2001
the book i have read was very interesting because it covered most of the varieties of discus fish, it covered fish disese, aqurium setups. I recommened this book to novice aqurists because it gives all the information novice aqurists need, it should find its way into every novice's hand. I knoked off one star because it's only thrown at one type of aqurist.

blimey!, 15 Dec 2005
Spike Walker and other crab fishermen have worked to and within mind-bending extremities, around Alaska. As the title aptly imples, they truly are 'working on the edge.'
i have to admit to feeling as if i were at sea whilst reading, apart from the intense cold. this is generally to do with his exacting language and apparent sense of balance, despite his sea-sickness, but as he quotes a fellow fisherman 'everyone gets sea-sick'. I know nothing about fishing or much about boats, but this had me riveted. You get a sense of the man who is writing, generally one who fairly romantic and strong, sometimes becoming enraptured by the whole experience in retrospective writing, but tends to keep that indulgence at bay, somewhat. If you like any sort of adventure, you'll really enjoy this. very readable. I want to give it 5 stars, but am giving it 4, only from the point of view that I am not an avid studier in his field and naturally, the adventurous parts will outweigh the factual parts, in interest value.

Over-rated, 01 Sep 1999
As a commercial crab and salmon fisherman who worked out of Kodiak and Dutch Harbor at about the same time as Mr. Walker (I am actually somewhat surprised that I never met him), I had looked forward to reading this book for quite a while. But - I was disappointed. The book is a fairly accurate depiction of the life and times. The bar-life and the life at sea are described pretty accurately. However, I found Mr. Walker's various accounts of his own exploits to be tiresome (everthing from bench-pressing crewmates to his own virtuous avoidance of the drugs that were so prevelant). Further, the book is not very well edited. Notwitstanding the extensive research that he claims to have conducted, the book is full of minor inaccuracies, mis-identified people, and misspelled words. For example, he refers to a marine radio as a "VHS" radio (it is actually a "VHF" radio). He also mis-spells the name of Peggy Dyson (who was in fact truly an icon for mariners in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska) as Peggy "Dison." OK, these are minor examples, but there are quite a few of these, and there were also a number of mis-statements of fact that I can't recall at the moment. These errors are pretty unprofessional, and they make the book somewhat annoying to read. Overall, it's probably worth reading just to get a feel for what the lifestyle was like during the Alaska Fishing Boom Years. But it could have been better.

Reading on the Edge!!!!, 20 Jun 1999
Walker puts you in his hip pocket and takes you out to sea. Arm in arm, Walker took me through finding a job on a crabbing boat to trolling the boomtown bars. While he was putting in 24 hour days crabbing I was exhausted, when he was enduring subzero temperatures I froze. His research brings the reader onto a boat then immerses him into a freezing sea. This real life account is 5 times the action as A Perfect Storm.

An exciting, gripping adventure from cover to cover!, 06 Mar 1999
Mr. Walker has a true gift of "painting" detailed illustrations with words! I felt as if I had been through every intense moment with these brave men and women as they lived and died on the high seas of Alaska. A terrific read!

As close to being there as you can be through reading, 20 Feb 1999
Having experienced many simular situations to the author during my fishing days, I need to tip my hat (Helly Hansen raingear hood, really) to him for putting into words what it's like to push human endurance beyond reality and what happens when you do. Too many have heard romantized accounts of big money without the counterbalance of pain, injury, and death that go with it. Hopefully Mr. Walker's account will slow the tide, and open eyes to unseen dangers. By the same token, what a thrill it is to have worked with the best of the best, under the most demanding conditions, and overcome it all - that thrill is there as well. Nicely done, Spike - I have the feeling I'd be happy to take a turn on deck with you any time (assuming either of us are still up for such foolishness!)

this is a great book about discus, 30 Nov 2000
in this book the author tries to make us understand and thus enjoy our discus fish, it deatails from anatomy of the species to the rarest diseaes and the breeding secrets of this difficult to breed fish. it is a book everybody who has an aquarium must have.

Well Done Bob, 21 Mar 2007
This book is perfect for anyone intrested or studying Arboriculture.

As one of my form lectures at UCLAN Newtown Rigg Campus. He's book, is just like hes' lectures, full of usfull and intrestring infomation, that is easy to understand, even to people with little or no knowledge of trees.

I totally rate this book.

Well done an thanx to Bob for realising hes knowledge in to book form for everyone to read.

The best book of its genre, 06 Dec 2008
This is an ideal text book for any student studying fisheries (or for a lecturer looking for a framework upon which to base a 12 week course). It is very well written and structured. There is also the added bonus that you can access the graphics used in the book on line. There are more comprehensive texts than this but they exorbitantly priced and beyond the pocket of most students (and academics!) In my opinion this replaces Pitcher and Hart which was the standard text when I was an undergraduate.

An outside view, 14 Jun 2007
I became interested in marine ecology and fisheries management on a trip to BC to see bears, and was looking for a way to follow it up. I have a background in aeronautical engineering and computing, so the mathematical modelling approaches are interesting (and well referenced if you wish to follow up). The book is presenting an overview of the industry in general, and methods of estimating populations, and also looking at the behaviour of fishermen - which the EEC CFP seems to overlook (much as the CAP is seen as something to be worked around by farmers, and bonus payments by the shop floor in a factory). It would be interesting to see an expert review, but the book does seem complete and well balanced on a contentious area of conservation.

An energising read, 30 Nov 2003
I bought this book for a course that I am doing, and have used it for several essays. I am constantly finding myself reading more and more of the topics that lead on from those that I have looked up. This book is so well written that it is very easy to read. It is well put together, in a logical order, with lots of examples and interesting details. It would be use full for everyone, from undergraduates to fishers to PhDs and beyond. I would highly recommend this book.

The only book you need when keeping goldfish, 22 Nov 2001
This book has helped me in looking after my fish. I don't think I would have fish today if I didn't have this book.
It comes across in plain english that anyone can understand, and helps you have more healthier fish.
Thank you Maddy for a great book.

discus fish, 02 Jun 2003
Good book helpfull for beginners but not many pictures but that helped in a way as i read the book form front to back. another book needed after this as like i said it really is for beginners to know how to setup and what to expect

Just another tropical fish book., 04 Dec 2001
This is a good book if you are new to tropicals. I did not think that it was specialised enough for Discus Fish. A Good beginners guide.

A good book but it needs more pictures and diagrams., 26 Apr 2001
This is a good book to get if you are thinking of keeping Discus, but If you are looking for tables and charts for managing your discus then this is not the book for you.

The Book is comprehensive of most areas but there is no glossary of terms for some of the more specialist words, so you will need a good knowledge of fish keeping in general to use this book.

The chapter on filtration is quite good but the chapter on "the planted discus tank" lacks suggested layout and many other key areas.

This is a book you will need to read its not designed in anyway to aid quick reference.

'The Oyster Seekers is a book about fish, the people who catch it, how to buy it, how to cook it and most of all how to enjoy it, 02 Sep 2006
More than just recipes from Britain's Most Special Seafood Restaurant......

`There are salty tales and recipes that will make you hungry just by reading them, fishy facts and tips so that you'll never be frightened when faced with cooking a fresh fish again.

From lobsters to winkles, from monkfish to mussels, from cod to crab, they are all here. And, then, of course there are the pearls of the sea, the Whitstable natives - the oysters.'

Think of Whitstable and you think of oysters - think of oysters and you think of 'Wheelers ...
`The Pearl of Kent' - The seaside town of Whitstable.

Wheelers
8 High Street
Whitstable
Kent

242 high quality, shiny pages split over 11 main chapters:-

Oysters
Mussels & Cockles
Scallops & Clams
Shrimps &, Prawns
Lobster & Crab
Winkles, Whelks & Eels
Flat Fish
Round Fish
Oily Fish
Pies, Tarts & Flans
Soups, Sauces, Oils & More

Opens with `The Seafarers Hymn`, then sections entitled:-
`Welcome to Wheelers`
` Cooks Notes`, which includes conversion tables`
`Wheeler's Menus'
`Recipes at a Glance`
`Glossary`
An alphabetical index and a bibliography.
Charming illustrations from Christian Furr.

Favourite Recipes:-
Angels on Horseback with Watercress Salad
Beefsteak and Oyster Sauce
Clam Chowder
Lobster Thermidor
Glazed Lemon Sole Fillets topped with a Tomato & Cucumber Salsa
Whole Dover Sole layered with Asparagus & Hollandaise Sauce
Baked Fillets of Brill
Pot Roasted Turbot
Pan Fried Halibut
A Sunday Tea of Winkles
An 18th Century Cod Stew
Mayonnaise
Pastries
Making Jellied Eels
Trout Forestiere
Fish Soup
Welsh Rarebit Mixture
Herb Oil
Béchamel Sauce
`Whelks - you either love them or loathe them -' whelks are an acquired taste`, followed by directions for `cooked whelks'.

A publishing pearl!, 25 Jul 2003
This book is lovely. Certainly a rewarding labour of love from the author Mandy Bruce. If you love seafood and slightly raggle taggle but magical British fishing towns, as I do, this is the one for you.

After reading all the delicious recipes I can't wait to go to Whitstable now and sample the delights of Wheelers restaurant.

Christian Furr's illustrations add charm to the proceedings. A seaside treat!

Good starting point- and one day I will, 05 Feb 2008
This is an enthusiastic slim volume which I feel serves as a succint introduction to keeping what seem to be the holy grail of tropical fish, the Discus. Lots of lovely glossy pictures of the many colour variations grace its covers.

Unlike most dated fish books which seem to have been written purely by breeders and contain very little information for people who want to know their habits, Sweeney presents you with useful snippets. For instance- pay careful attention to what type of driftwood you use as although discus adore it, they are prone to skewering themselves on pointy bits if startled. She also kindly says about sexing discus "we can't. Don't bother your head about it. The fish know exactly who is male and who is female."

She gives you a good outline on adjusting water chemistry and temperature variations. Sadly she confirmed what I'd previously been told, that our high temperature loving huge plec (gift fish who's grown 4 inches- nuff said) would NOT be a good companion -he sucked an angel fish to death and the discus's gooey sides (they stick their young there for safe keeping) would definitely be too much of a gummy bear temptation.

Glad I bought it- but I'm still puzzling about how to accomodate our graceful but pain in the neck plectostomus, Richard Fish.

recommended; should find its way into every aqurist's hand, 29 Jan 2001
the book i have read was very interesting because it covered most of the varieties of discus fish, it covered fish disese, aqurium setups. I recommened this book to novice aqurists because it gives all the information novice aqurists need, it should find its way into every novice's hand. I knoked off one star because it's only thrown at one type of aqurist.

blimey!, 15 Dec 2005
Spike Walker and other crab fishermen have worked to and within mind-bending extremities, around Alaska. As the title aptly imples, they truly are 'working on the edge.'
i have to admit to feeling as if i were at sea whilst reading, apart from the intense cold. this is generally to do with his exacting language and apparent sense of balance, despite his sea-sickness, but as he quotes a fellow fisherman 'everyone gets sea-sick'. I know nothing about fishing or much about boats, but this had me riveted. You get a sense of the man who is writing, generally one who fairly romantic and strong, sometimes becoming enraptured by the whole experience in retrospective writing, but tends to keep that indulgence at bay, somewhat. If you like any sort of adventure, you'll really enjoy this. very readable. I want to give it 5 stars, but am giving it 4, only from the point of view that I am not an avid studier in his field and naturally, the adventurous parts will outweigh the factual parts, in interest value.

Over-rated, 01 Sep 1999
As a commercial crab and salmon fisherman who worked out of Kodiak and Dutch Harbor at about the same time as Mr. Walker (I am actually somewhat surprised that I never met him), I had looked forward to reading this book for quite a while. But - I was disappointed. The book is a fairly accurate depiction of the life and times. The bar-life and the life at sea are described pretty accurately. However, I found Mr. Walker's various accounts of his own exploits to be tiresome (everthing from bench-pressing crewmates to his own virtuous avoidance of the drugs that were so prevelant). Further, the book is not very well edited. Notwitstanding the extensive research that he claims to have conducted, the book is full of minor inaccuracies, mis-identified people, and misspelled words. For example, he refers to a marine radio as a "VHS" radio (it is actually a "VHF" radio). He also mis-spells the name of Peggy Dyson (who was in fact truly an icon for mariners in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska) as Peggy "Dison." OK, these are minor examples, but there are quite a few of these, and there were also a number of mis-statements of fact that I can't recall at the moment. These errors are pretty unprofessional, and they make the book somewhat annoying to read. Overall, it's probably worth reading just to get a feel for what the lifestyle was like during the Alaska Fishing Boom Years. But it could have been better.

Reading on the Edge!!!!, 20 Jun 1999
Walker puts you in his hip pocket and takes you out to sea. Arm in arm, Walker took me through finding a job on a crabbing boat to trolling the boomtown bars. While he was putting in 24 hour days crabbing I was exhausted, when he was enduring subzero temperatures I froze. His research brings the reader onto a boat then immerses him into a freezing sea. This real life account is 5 times the action as A Perfect Storm.

An exciting, gripping adventure from cover to cover!, 06 Mar 1999
Mr. Walker has a true gift of "painting" detailed illustrations with words! I felt as if I had been through every intense moment with these brave men and women as they lived and died on the high seas of Alaska. A terrific read!

As close to being there as you can be through reading, 20 Feb 1999
Having experienced many simular situations to the author during my fishing days, I need to tip my hat (Helly Hansen raingear hood, really) to him for putting into words what it's like to push human endurance beyond reality and what happens when you do. Too many have heard romantized accounts of big money without the counterbalance of pain, injury, and death that go with it. Hopefully Mr. Walker's account will slow the tide, and open eyes to unseen dangers. By the same token, what a thrill it is to have worked with the best of the best, under the most demanding conditions, and overcome it all - that thrill is there as well. Nicely done, Spike - I have the feeling I'd be happy to take a turn on deck with you any time (assuming either of us are still up for such foolishness!)

this is a great book about discus, 30 Nov 2000
in this book the author tries to make us understand and thus enjoy our discus fish, it deatails from anatomy of the species to the rarest diseaes and the breeding secrets of this difficult to breed fish. it is a book everybody who has an aquarium must have.

The Humble Guppy?, 03 Dec 2007
This book is a comprehensive little volume on the care and breeding of the humble Guppy. I say humble because it is probably one of the first fish that a beginner will buy. Firstly because they come in all the colours of the rainbow, with different tails, i.e. pin tails, fantails, delta tails etc. There are many examples of the different shapes in the book. It is the male guppy that is the most beautiful although as the book shows females have been bred so that they too are colourful, though never as much as the males.

The book goes into detail how to care for these lovely fish. What sort of water chemistry they prefer. The kind of things they like to eat and how to get the fish to mate successful and produce their live young, something the female will do every four to six weeks. Several batches of young can be produced from one mating. This makes the fish plentiful and cheap.

As I said they are probably one of the first fish a beginner will buy because most tropical fish outlets will stock them, but they are not always easy to keep in tip top conditions and this book will help tremendously by showing you the correct way to keep the fish happy and healthy. A good buy for anyone interested in these colourful fish.

A good and informative guide to keeping Guppies, 26 Aug 2003
This slim book is packed with useful information. Too often tropical fish guides just skim the surface of guppy keeping, but Homer Mozart gives an in depth guide that will enable both beginners and intermediate guppy breeders to succesfully pursue their hobby.

The book is split into easy to follow sections and is packed with brilliant color photographs of Guppies

The section on breeding introduces the intermediate breeder to genetics but really is only useful in demonstrating the huge scope of leasrning that is Guppy Genetics

All in all a very informative and enjoyable book well worth the price and a useful addition to the Guppy breeders library.

Well Done Bob, 21 Mar 2007
This book is perfect for anyone intrested or studying Arboriculture.

As one of my form lectures at UCLAN Newtown Rigg Campus. He's book, is just like hes' lectures, full of usfull and intrestring infomation, that is easy to understand, even to people with little or no knowledge of trees.

I totally rate this book.

Well done an thanx to Bob for realising hes knowledge in to book form for everyone to read.

The best book of its genre, 06 Dec 2008
This is an ideal text book for any student studying fisheries (or for a lecturer looking for a framework upon which to base a 12 week course). It is very well written and structured. There is also the added bonus that you can access the graphics used in the book on line. There are more comprehensive texts than this but they exorbitantly priced and beyond the pocket of most students (and academics!) In my opinion this replaces Pitcher and Hart which was the standard text when I was an undergraduate.

An outside view, 14 Jun 2007
I became interested in marine ecology and fisheries management on a trip to BC to see bears, and was looking for a way to follow it up. I have a background in aeronautical engineering and computing, so the mathematical modelling approaches are interesting (and well referenced if you wish to follow up). The book is presenting an overview of the industry in general, and methods of estimating populations, and also looking at the behaviour of fishermen - which the EEC CFP seems to overlook (much as the CAP is seen as something to be worked around by farmers, and bonus payments by the shop floor in a factory). It would be interesting to see an expert review, but the book does seem complete and well balanced on a contentious area of conservation.

An energising read, 30 Nov 2003
I bought this book for a course that I am doing, and have used it for several essays. I am constantly finding myself reading more and more of the topics that lead on from those that I have looked up. This book is so well written that it is very easy to read. It is well put together, in a logical order, with lots of examples and interesting details. It would be use full for everyone, from undergraduates to fishers to PhDs and beyond. I would highly recommend this book.

The only book you need when keeping goldfish, 22 Nov 2001
This book has helped me in looking after my fish. I don't think I would have fish today if I didn't have this book.
It comes across in plain english that anyone can understand, and helps you have more healthier fish.
Thank you Maddy for a great book.

discus fish, 02 Jun 2003
Good book helpfull for beginners but not many pictures but that helped in a way as i read the book form front to back. another book needed after this as like i said it really is for beginners to know how to setup and what to expect

Just another tropical fish book., 04 Dec 2001
This is a good book if you are new to tropicals. I did not think that it was specialised enough for Discus Fish. A Good beginners guide.

A good book but it needs more pictures and diagrams., 26 Apr 2001
This is a good book to get if you are thinking of keeping Discus, but If you are looking for tables and charts for managing your discus then this is not the book for you.

The Book is comprehensive of most areas but there is no glossary of terms for some of the more specialist words, so you will need a good knowledge of fish keeping in general to use this book.

The chapter on filtration is quite good but the chapter on "the planted discus tank" lacks suggested layout and many other key areas.

This is a book you will need to read its not designed in anyway to aid quick reference.

'The Oyster Seekers is a book about fish, the people who catch it, how to buy it, how to cook it and most of all how to enjoy it, 02 Sep 2006
More than just recipes from Britain's Most Special Seafood Restaurant......

`There are salty tales and recipes that will make you hungry just by reading them, fishy facts and tips so that you'll never be frightened when faced with cooking a fresh fish again.

From lobsters to winkles, from monkfish to mussels, from cod to crab, they are all here. And, then, of course there are the pearls of the sea, the Whitstable natives - the oysters.'

Think of Whitstable and you think of oysters - think of oysters and you think of 'Wheelers ...
`The Pearl of Kent' - The seaside town of Whitstable.

Wheelers
8 High Street
Whitstable
Kent

242 high quality, shiny pages split over 11 main chapters:-

Oysters
Mussels & Cockles
Scallops & Clams
Shrimps &, Prawns
Lobster & Crab
Winkles, Whelks & Eels
Flat Fish
Round Fish
Oily Fish
Pies, Tarts & Flans
Soups, Sauces, Oils & More

Opens with `The Seafarers Hymn`, then sections entitled:-
`Welcome to Wheelers`
` Cooks Notes`, which includes conversion tables`
`Wheeler's Menus'
`Recipes at a Glance`
`Glossary`
An alphabetical index and a bibliography.
Charming illustrations from Christian Furr.

Favourite Recipes:-
Angels on Horseback with Watercress Salad
Beefsteak and Oyster Sauce
Clam Chowder
Lobster Thermidor
Glazed Lemon Sole Fillets topped with a Tomato & Cucumber Salsa
Whole Dover Sole layered with Asparagus & Hollandaise Sauce
Baked Fillets of Brill
Pot Roasted Turbot
Pan Fried Halibut
A Sunday Tea of Winkles
An 18th Century Cod Stew
Mayonnaise
Pastries
Making Jellied Eels
Trout Forestiere
Fish Soup
Welsh Rarebit Mixture
Herb Oil
Béchamel Sauce
`Whelks - you either love them or loathe them -' whelks are an acquired taste`, followed by directions for `cooked whelks'.

A publishing pearl!, 25 Jul 2003
This book is lovely. Certainly a rewarding labour of love from the author Mandy Bruce. If you love seafood and slightly raggle taggle but magical British fishing towns, as I do, this is the one for you.

After reading all the delicious recipes I can't wait to go to Whitstable now and sample the delights of Wheelers restaurant.

Christian Furr's illustrations add charm to the proceedings. A seaside treat!

Good starting point- and one day I will, 05 Feb 2008
This is an enthusiastic slim volume which I feel serves as a succint introduction to keeping what seem to be the holy grail of tropical fish, the Discus. Lots of lovely glossy pictures of the many colour variations grace its covers.

Unlike most dated fish books which seem to have been written purely by breeders and contain very little information for people who want to know their habits, Sweeney presents you with useful snippets. For instance- pay careful attention to what type of driftwood you use as although discus adore it, they are prone to skewering themselves on pointy bits if startled. She also kindly says about sexing discus "we can't. Don't bother your head about it. The fish know exactly who is male and who is female."

She gives you a good outline on adjusting water chemistry and temperature variations. Sadly she confirmed what I'd previously been told, that our high temperature loving huge plec (gift fish who's grown 4 inches- nuff said) would NOT be a good companion -he sucked an angel fish to death and the discus's gooey sides (they stick their young there for safe keeping) would definitely be too much of a gummy bear temptation.

Glad I bought it- but I'm still puzzling about how to accomodate our graceful but pain in the neck plectostomus, Richard Fish.

recommended; should find its way into every aqurist's hand, 29 Jan 2001
the book i have read was very interesting because it covered most of the varieties of discus fish, it covered fish disese, aqurium setups. I recommened this book to novice aqurists because it gives all the information novice aqurists need, it should find its way into every novice's hand. I knoked off one star because it's only thrown at one type of aqurist.

blimey!, 15 Dec 2005
Spike Walker and other crab fishermen have worked to and within mind-bending extremities, around Alaska. As the title aptly imples, they truly are 'working on the edge.'
i have to admit to feeling as if i were at sea whilst reading, apart from the intense cold. this is generally to do with his exacting language and apparent sense of balance, despite his sea-sickness, but as he quotes a fellow fisherman 'everyone gets sea-sick'. I know nothing about fishing or much about boats, but this had me riveted. You get a sense of the man who is writing, generally one who fairly romantic and strong, sometimes becoming enraptured by the whole experience in retrospective writing, but tends to keep that indulgence at bay, somewhat. If you like any sort of adventure, you'll really enjoy this. very readable. I want to give it 5 stars, but am giving it 4, only from the point of view that I am not an avid studier in his field and naturally, the adventurous parts will outweigh the factual parts, in interest value.

Over-rated, 01 Sep 1999
As a commercial crab and salmon fisherman who worked out of Kodiak and Dutch Harbor at about the same time as Mr. Walker (I am actually somewhat surprised that I never met him), I had looked forward to reading this book for quite a while. But - I was disappointed. The book is a fairly accurate depiction of the life and times. The bar-life and the life at sea are described pretty accurately. However, I found Mr. Walker's various accounts of his own exploits to be tiresome (everthing from bench-pressing crewmates to his own virtuous avoidance of the drugs that were so prevelant). Further, the book is not very well edited. Notwitstanding the extensive research that he claims to have conducted, the book is full of minor inaccuracies, mis-identified people, and misspelled words. For example, he refers to a marine radio as a "VHS" radio (it is actually a "VHF" radio). He also mis-spells the name of Peggy Dyson (who was in fact truly an icon for mariners in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska) as Peggy "Dison." OK, these are minor examples, but there are quite a few of these, and there were also a number of mis-statements of fact that I can't recall at the moment. These errors are pretty unprofessional, and they make the book somewhat annoying to read. Overall, it's probably worth reading just to get a feel for what the lifestyle was like during the Alaska Fishing Boom Years. But it could have been better.

Reading on the Edge!!!!, 20 Jun 1999
Walker puts you in his hip pocket and takes you out to sea. Arm in arm, Walker took me through finding a job on a crabbing boat to trolling the boomtown bars. While he was putting in 24 hour days crabbing I was exhausted, when he was enduring subzero temperatures I froze. His research brings the reader onto a boat then immerses him into a freezing sea. This real life account is 5 times the action as A Perfect Storm.

An exciting, gripping adventure from cover to cover!, 06 Mar 1999
Mr. Walker has a true gift of "painting" detailed illustrations with words! I felt as if I had been through every intense moment with these brave men and women as they lived and died on the high seas of Alaska. A terrific read!

As close to being there as you can be through reading, 20 Feb 1999
Having experienced many simular situations to the author during my fishing days, I need to tip my hat (Helly Hansen raingear hood, really) to him for putting into words what it's like to push human endurance beyond reality and what happens when you do. Too many have heard romantized accounts of big money without the counterbalance of pain, injury, and death that go with it. Hopefully Mr. Walker's account will slow the tide, and open eyes to unseen dangers. By the same token, what a thrill it is to have worked with the best of the best, under the most demanding conditions, and overcome it all - that thrill is there as well. Nicely done, Spike - I have the feeling I'd be happy to take a turn on deck with you any time (assuming either of us are still up for such foolishness!)

this is a great book about discus, 30 Nov 2000
in this book the author tries to make us understand and thus enjoy our discus fish, it deatails from anatomy of the species to the rarest diseaes and the breeding secrets of this difficult to breed fish. it is a book everybody who has an aquarium must have.

The Humble Guppy?, 03 Dec 2007
This book is a comprehensive little volume on the care and breeding of the humble Guppy. I say humble because it is probably one of the first fish that a beginner will buy. Firstly because they come in all the colours of the rainbow, with different tails, i.e. pin tails, fantails, delta tails etc. There are many examples of the different shapes in the book. It is the male guppy that is the most beautiful although as the book shows females have been bred so that they too are colourful, though never as much as the males.

The book goes into detail how to care for these lovely fish. What sort of water chemistry they prefer. The kind of things they like to eat and how to get the fish to mate successful and produce their live young, something the female will do every four to six weeks. Several batches of young can be produced from one mating. This makes the fish plentiful and cheap.

As I said they are probably one of the first fish a beginner will buy because most tropical fish outlets will stock them, but they are not always easy to keep in tip top conditions and this book will help tremendously by showing you the correct way to keep the fish happy and healthy. A good buy for anyone interested in these colourful fish.

A good and informative guide to keeping Guppies, 26 Aug 2003
This slim book is packed with useful information. Too often tropical fish guides just skim the surface of guppy keeping, but Homer Mozart gives an in depth guide that will enable both beginners and intermediate guppy breeders to succesfully pursue their hobby.

The book is split into easy to follow sections and is packed with brilliant color photographs of Guppies

The section on breeding introduces the intermediate breeder to genetics but really is only useful in demonstrating the huge scope of leasrning that is Guppy Genetics

All in all a very informative and enjoyable book well worth the price and a useful addition to the Guppy breeders library.

Lobsters.... who knew?!?!, 22 Oct 2007
First, i want to make it clear that before i bought this book, i had never given lobsters a second thought, except to say "no, i'll never eat one, thank-you". but whilst on hols in America i was killin