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Hodge Wood's "Sharks on Wounded Fish: Chum Water" is an absolutely riveting read ... a personal memoir that captures and holds the readers interest from beginning to end.
Mr. Wood grabs the reader from the very first pages with his unique voice and flair for humor, and masterfully maintains that flow throughout. His plotting and writing skills makes reading his work a pleasure.
The reader can surmise from the back cover and the introductory pages that this book is about an incredibly debilitating accident that renders the author paralyzed, so I expected a heart-wrenching account of the fateful day that ended life as Hodge Wood knew it forever. I wasn't disappointed, but I was surprised. The picture-painting detail and sometimes humorous way that Mr. Wood tackles a very dire and sober subject was completely unexpected, and totally appreciated. The open and honest way that he relays the experience of his ordeal allows the reader to become a part of (and actually feel) everything that he felt and endured. The reader will find themselves terrified during his description of the accident that broke his neck, and completely outraged by the inept and cruel way that he was treated by some of the health care professionals that were sworn to provide him with quality patient care and compassion.
Throughout his ordeal, Mr. Wood lost everything but his faith ... his faith in God and in himself. His story is an incredible tale of strength and perseverance. His passion for life drove him not only to push his battered body beyond its physical limits, but to thrive in his quest for a career, and a fulfilling personal life.
Mr. Wood is a master storyteller and I look very forward to reading his works to follow. I will enthusiastically recommend "Chum Water" to my family and friends.

Hodge Wood is a remarkable person. Filled with joy, empathy and insight into human nature, Sharks On Wounded Fish: Chum Water (Sharks on Wounded Fish) is the first in Hodge's Sharks on Wounded Fish series. In it, he describes the accident that changed his life forever -- and his valient effort to deal with paralysis.

For those of us who complain about bills, romantic disappointments and the state of the government, Hodge reveals the intimate details of life with spinal cord injury. It is a wakeup call. He shows us what it feels like to be dependent on others for the smallest of his human needs. His disability both frightens and horrifies those of us who are secure in our abilities. On the other hand, his determination to rebuild his life after the accident inspires and gives the laziest of us hope.

Having said that, Chum Water is a page-turner. Readable and tender, Hodge shows us the best part of humanity -- and the worst. A man filled with fun and adventure before the accident, Hodge shows us that we are always who we are dispite the misfortunes of life. I highly recommend this book.

Chum Water by Hodge Wood

Left with a devastating spinal cord injury after a car accident, Hodge Wood's young life is turned upside-down. In Chum Water, Wood provides a unique, insightful perspective as a patient and later as a health care provider. Reality slaps Wood in the face when he is thrust into a world where caretakers strip him of his self-dignity...as well as his Wellington boots. With determined and courageous effort, Wood brings to light the dedication and tenacity one must have to survive with a broken body and a broken soul.

Wood begins his lifelong recovery facing many obstacles others can only try to imagine. He navigates the health care system and endures strenous therapy sessions to gain back physical strength. When questioned as to what he will do for the rest of his life, he rises to the challenge of being a "disabled" student in a health field dominated by women.

Wood's positive attitude, along with his humor and belief in God, provides him with the needed strength to conquer his fears and tread new waters.

Chum Water, is the first book in Hodge Wood's series, Sharks on Wounded Fish.

Chum Water is definitely a heart felt journey that will keep you crying and laughing at the same time. This book shows the true meaning of overcoming all obstacles. No matter what happens to one, as long as we have our mind, we can accomplish anything. I think Hodge truly captured this idea in his book.

My son loves this book. Thankfully we found it, because there isn't anything else for the true sharkboy fan to own. no costumes or action figures, etc...
great addition to the movie

My son loves anything shark boy so to find this book just made his day. He has brought it to show and share at preschool twice and although only four years old already knows if we have skipped a page when reading it to him.

This book follows the movie word for word. My daughter loved the movie and is fascinated by the book. She has me read it to her almost every day. It has picture illustrations throughout the whole book that match up with the movie also. Very good book for anyone that loved the movie.

In "Adventures with Sharks" underwater photographer Jonathan Bird manages to combine spectactular photographs with exciting tales of his personal shark encounters. Somehow, he also slips in lots of details on shark biology, so that the reader comes away with a far greater understanding of these magnificant creatures. I'm anxiously awaiting his next book!

I received my copy of Jonathan Bird's Adventures With Sharks right before a planned visit to my brother and his family. I took the book along thinking that maybe my 9-year-old nephew might take an interest. I don't get to see him very often but I know that his world revolves around dinosaurs, B-B guns, and Pokemon. Being my only nephew, I've held the hope that someday he'd learn to scuba diving and be a dive buddy. Sitting down near him with the book while he was watching a cartoon, he quickly noticed the photo on the cover. "That's a Great White shark, isn't it?" he asked. "Sure is" I answered, "what do you know about them" I asked as he moved over and sat next to me. We began thumbing through the pictures and he was hooked. I asked him if he wanted to read a story with me and told him he could choose which one. He flipped to the back cover photo of the ragged toothed Sand Tiger shark and said he wanted to read about that one. I read to him the story about the author's adventure with the Sand Tigers of North Carolina and stopping from time to time to discuss some of the science, biology, and behavior. At the end of the story, he asked if I had ever dove with Sand Tiger sharks, and I told him no but that maybe someday he and I could make a road trip to North Carolina and dive with them together. It's hard to imagine anything making me a cooler uncle than Mr. Bird's book had at that moment.

I can't recommend it highly enough!!

"Adventures with Sharks" is both entertaining and informative, and I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in sharks or the undersea world in general. Sharks have simultaneously frightened and fascinated humans for years, but the author, Jonathan Bird, carefully explains how these marine predators, honed by millions of years of evolution, are largely misunderstood by people. Bird has traveled the world to dive with a variety of shark species and presents his exciting experiences in an easy-to-read style accompanied by many stunning pictures. The photographs are outstanding - well composed and clearly chosen to illustrate the beauty and behavior of these remarkable animals.

Each chapter is a story about Bird's experiences diving with a particular species of shark, from the sleek and graceful Blue Shark, to the mammoth yet harmless Whale Shark, to the infamous Great White, and many others. There are lots of great facts and details about what science knows, and has yet to learn, about these incredible creatures. I came away from the book with a new appreciation for sharks - in particular their diversity and the adaptations they have evolved to survive in a wide variety of environments and conditions. I also learned about the vulnerability of many shark species to over-fishing and other human practices that threaten their very survival. If you like sharks, want to learn more about them, or just enjoy a good adventure story, then this book is for you!

A must for the young shark enthusiast.My 5 year old uses the great illustrations to better his own shark art. Jim Arnosky is one of the best illustrators for kids. This book also covers the basic facts on sharks: The shark family divisions, shark anatomy, shark safety, shark teeth, and shark young.

Jim Arnosky's All About Sharks deserves ongoing attention for its attraction for younger picturebook readers seeking a solid introduction with realistic color drawings which are startling but not terrifying. Full color and the inclusion of anatomical cut-aways for simple viewing make for an excellent basic introduction.

Have you ever wondered about sharks? Did you know that there are more that 250 species of sharks? Did you know sharks don't have bones? This book will teach you these facts and lots more. It even includes some shark safety tips.

All About Sharks is a very informative book. This book will help children understand these creatures of the deep better. I enjoyed looking all the pictures the book had of all types of sharks.

We recommend this book to children ages 5-8. Kids are curious about sea life and this is great book for them to read to learn more about sharks. The book would be a great reas aloud to science classes as well.

It's theatric, dramatic, and our favorite book. I teach 4 year old preschoolers, and this is there absolute favorite book. I don't even have to read it to them any more. I flip the page and they act out the story. They even know what melodrama means. It's a wonderful way to end story time. I wish there were more books in this series.

This book barely has any words, but (read with theatrics) it is the best book ever. Both my kids adore for me to read it to them. They like it so much we all take turns reading it to each other; we spend more time on this book than average. Since there aren't many words, even my two year old has it memorized by now and "reads" it to us.

I'm really surprised this book is out of print. It makes me wonder if someone just didn't market it well...Out of hundreds of children's books that we own, it's my daughter's favorite; she makes me read it over and over.

The companion "Mouse's Reality Check" pales a little next to "Fishy Melodrama", but my daughter recognizes that it is a mate and she demands both books now. I wish I could find more "I'm sick of it" series books.

This is the best book yet. It makes you laugh every time you read it. It has the cutest moral and makes you so happy to just be YOU. Kids of all ages can enjoy this book.

From the talented pen...and brush of cartoonist Jef Czekaj, comes this madcap and thoroughly delightful book collecting the adventures of Grampa & Julie: Shark Hunters! Most of these stories originally appeared in the pages of Nickelodeon Magazine from 1999 to 2003 but the material has been redrawn and edited and new material added to frame the duo's zany adventures.

It's Julie's turn to get up in front of her class to give her report on what she did on her Summer vacation. She slowly, and with great effort, tries to drag her backpack to the podium, before using a wheelbarrow for assistance. Julie opens the backpack and reveals a massive tome. We are suddenly whisked off to the Atlantic Ocean where Julie and her Grampa are in search of Stephen, the world's largest shark. Julie is one determined young girl and Grampa is a child-like goof-off in a folded paper hat. Along the way they meet a cast of characters that gives new definition to the word `screwball'.

A squirrel and a duck on their way to a rapping competition, ocean monkeys who live in a secret cave and need help opening a jar of peanut butter, modern day pirates, and a pair of cats who want to find Stephen to make cat food out of him...and that's just in the first half of this hilarious book. Their adventures take them from the depths of the ocean to outer space in Gramma's rocket (every Gramma has a rocket, don't you know?) as they blast off to Purple Planet to encounter the fearsome Scientist Monster and to Planet Fiesta where Stephen is celebrating his birthday and wants his "mommy". The journey nears its end at the North Pole as they encounter The Snow Queen, Abominable Snowmen, and a giant whale who eats Gramma's helicopter with Gramma still in it!

A little girl's vivid imagination or did all that really happen? Who cares! This is one wild and rollicking ride! Jef Czekaj has a unique cartooning style that is fresh and as good as anything you'll see in your Sunday funnies. This 128 page, full-color book from is like watching an animated adventure as the panels and the action flow so well. I'm a big comic strip fan and this one truly took me by surprise. One of the best, most imaginative comic strips I've read in a good long time. I can't wait to see more!

I enjoyed this lighthearted comic book! The artist definitely has a unique comedic flare that appeals to both young and old.
It's a fun book to read to grade school children or to your grandchildren. I found it very refreshing.

Sharon

"Grampa and Julie" is a great book to read to/with kids-- there's plenty of subtle puns and references for the adults (think old Looney Tunes) and kids really seem to enjoy the absurdist, crazypants humor! It's full of adventure and suspense but never more than flirts with being scary, so it's even good for littler folks. Fun stuff!

Homer wrote in the Iliad, " There can be no covenant between lions and men." The same can be said about the relationship between man and shark.

Ralph Collier, one of the foremost White Shark experts in the world, documents each reported shark attack in the last 100 years on the Pacific Coast of the USA in his book "Shark Attacks of the 20th Century."

Anyone who has ever put as much as their little toe in the Pacific Ocean will find this book an interesting read. The victims include swimmers, surfers, divers, dogs and inanimate objects.

I have surfed many of the breaks between San Diego and Humboldt, and found my heart racing whenever a familiar spot was involved in a shark attack.

The book is full of statistics. Some are the location of attack, water and weather conditions, marine life being present or not, but the most impressive fact is the shear courage of the victim and, if involved, the rescuers. The overwhelming percentage of attacks involved the Great White and the fact that anyone could survive a physical confrontation with one of these animals is still hard to imagine.

If at all able, the victims would fight with the shark while in it's jaws using what ever might be handy, an abalone rod, clinched fist or surfboard. Then, they would swim or be helped by a friend to safety. Once they were taken care of medically within days or months they would return to the ocean.

Another interesting statistic is that 38 percent of the shark attacks were at isolated locations. This fact is enough to validate the wary feeling some people get every time they enter the ocean.

Cash McConnell

Founder and Inventor

Sharkcamo.com

"Shark Attacks of the Twentieth Century" is a must own for shark fanatics! If you have any interest in sharks or are just fascinated by shark attacks, this book is for you.

Collier hooks you from the first page to the last, in this incredible account of Pacific Coast shark attacks. Each attack is seperated into it's own case, with location of attack, quotes from the victim, possible species of shark responsible for the attack, and some cases have photos. An incredible amount of research went into the production of this book and it's easy to see that from the beginning. I couldn't put it down!

Collier also informs the reader of shark biology and physiology, showing us that sharks aren't monsters, but animals supremely adapted to their environment with an insaciable sense of curiousty and highly developed senses. Sharks are dangerous, yet beautiful and deserve our respect.

I guarantee that once you pick up this book you won't be able to put it down. This is the best shark attack book I've ever read, and probably ever will read!

This is without a doubt the best shark attack book I have ever read. The book documents 108 attacks on humans and 17 attacks on other objects (boats, traps, dogs, etc). Each attack is described in a detailed, scientific manner. When possible, the sea conditions and weather conditions at the time of attack are included. Most descriptions are 1-3 pages long. The book ends with an analysis and discussion section (40 total pages long) with all of the attack data summarized in highly-readable graphs and charts.

In addition to the detailed attacks descriptions (which are excellent), the book possesses two features which make it stand head and shoulders above all others. First, the location of each attack is precisely indicated on high resolution NOAA charts. This allows you to determine, almost to the exact foot, where each attack took place. Second, the book contains numerous color photographs of attack sites and some very rare pictures of attack victims. For instance there is a photograph of Albert Kogler and Shirley O'Neill on the beach after the attack on Kogler; I have never see this picture before despite reading literally every shark attack book I could find. The attack site photographs are particularly helpful because no amount of description can really explain what a site looks like. Seeing it for yourself brings it to life.

I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in sharks or shark attacks. I also recommend it to marine biologists and divers who can use the included maps to avoid areas with a track record of shark attacks.

I rate this book 5 stars because I think that Todd Stresser did a very good job writing it. Ian and his frinds are traped on a bout, and shark are circleing around it. You will have to read it to find out what happens!

The title of my book is Shark Bite and the author is Todd Strasser. It did not win any awards but I would give it a 5 star rating. In the book a few people go on a long sailing trip, a big storm comes, and a big wave puts a hole in the boat. As the boat is slowly sinking they see the biggest shark of thier life. This book is good for anyone who likes sharks and exciting books. I thought this was a great book. Thank you for your time and I hope you like it too.

When Ian and his sister, Talia, are invited to sail from Texas to Mexico with Talia's boyfriend, Stewart, and his dad, Ian doesn't want to go, but Talia does, so he agrees. Ian and Stewart don't get along, but Ian enjoys the trip anyway. Then a storm strikes, injuring Stewart's dad and damaging the boat. Now the boat is slowly sinking, and to make matters worse, the sharks are circling. Can Ian, Talia, and Stewart survive

I liked this book. Both Matthew Jackson and J.P. had problems. Matthew had trouble with reading and J.P. is a basic tomboy with green eyes, freckles, inch-long hair, and strange habits.

Not only did they have to face their own problems but those they encountered at River Road School. Matthew had friends back in New York and help with reading, something he missed in Ohio. J.P. just had to get through school without getting into a fight "just for looking different" and "acting strange".

Miss Bass asked the class to read books during the summer, which frightened Matthew. He couldn't read well and needed help with big words. J.P. just needed a friend to understand her awkward looks and strange ways. I liked that they complimented each other. Even Miss Bass admitted to having a few problems of her own growing up. J.P.'s grandmother was one smart cookie because J.P. was always quoting her throughout this book.

I liked this book. Both Matthew Jackson and J.P. had problems. Matthew had trouble with reading and J.P. is a basic tomboy with green eyes, freckles, inch-long hair, and strange habits.

Not only did they have to face their own problems but those they encountered at River Road School. Matthew had friends back in New York and help with reading, something he missed in Ohio. J.P, just had to get through school without getting into a fight "just for looking different" and "acting strange".

Miss Bass asked the class to read books during the summer, which frightened Matthew. He couldn't read well and needed help with big words. J.P. just needed a friend to understand her awkward looks and strange ways. I liked that they complimented each other.

This was a good book. Very funny! I could identify with Matthew feeling embarrassed by JP's odd behavior because I had a friend who did that, too. It was very embarrassing. However this book helps you to learn to be a good samaritan. JP was a good samaritan by befriending Matthew, who didn't know anyone since he was a new student; and noone liked JP and she was picked on a lot but Matthew was a good samaritan to her! Great book!

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Shark Liver oil is amazing! This book can lead you to a better life through improved health. I started taking Shark liver oil in August of last year. I usually have serious allergies starting every fall, but not this past fall. Shark liver oil is the only thing I did different in my life and this is the first year in the past 12 years that I made it through a football season with no sinus problems! In addition to the sinus benefits, I have been sleeping and resting better at night. Be sure you get high quality shark liver oil. The best is going to be found through an MLM company not at a health food store. jm1134@home.com.

I have given this book to people with arthritis, breast, prostate, uterus , stomach cancers. They have read this book. Our company is a distributor of this product and the results have been incredible. The cancers have either lessen or disappeared. Great marriage with kimo!!