{"title":"Jeremy Wade","description":"\u003cp\u003eJeremy Wade is a renowned author and television presenter who has captivated audiences with his adventurous spirit and profound insights into the world of aquatic life. Best known for his work as the host of the popular television series \u003cem\u003eRiver Monsters\u003c\/em\u003e, Wade combines his passion for angling with a deep understanding of the mysterious creatures that inhabit our rivers and lakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his engaging books, such as \u003cem\u003eHow to Think Like a Fish\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRiver Monsters\u003c\/em\u003e, Wade offers readers a unique blend of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, as well as Science \u0026amp; Nature. His storytelling is rich with personal anecdotes from his travels around the world, providing an intimate glimpse into his life as an extreme angler and explorer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Think Like a Fish\u003c\/em\u003e is particularly insightful, as Wade shares the techniques and thought processes that have made him one of the most successful anglers in the world. Through this book, readers can learn not only about fishing strategies but also about the intricate behaviours of fish and the ecosystems they inhabit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRiver Monsters\u003c\/em\u003e, on the other hand, takes you on thrilling journeys to uncover the truth behind terrifying legends and explores the fascinating biology of the aquatic creatures that inspire these myths. Each tale is an intriguing mix of adventure, mystery, and scientific exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy Wade's collection is perfect for those interested in the natural world, fishing enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a compelling story about the beauty and danger of nature's water-dwelling enigmas.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-think-like-a-fish-by-jeremy-wade-9781474604864","title":"How to Think Like a Fish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy Wade has caught an unparalleled array of outsize and outlandish fish from challenging locations all over the world - goliath tigerfish from the Congo, arapaima from the Amazon, 'giant devil catfish' from the Himalayan foothills...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs his catches attract increasing public attention, many people ask him how they can improve their own fishing results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is his reply. Sparse on the details of technique, it's about the simple, fundamental principles - a mindset for success. Part science, part art, and part elusive something else, this, he says, is within every angler's ability to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Think Like a Fish\u003c\/i\u003e is the distillation of a life spent fishing. Along the way, readers will learn when to let instinct override logic. Why less time can bring better results than more. Which details are vital and which may be irrelevant. And how a 'non-result' can be a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and funny, brimming with wisdom and adventure, here is the book for any angler - novice or old hand - who wants to catch the fish that have so far eluded them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843990212844,"sku":"9781474604864","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/100373482713.jpg?v=1758823000"},{"product_id":"river-monsters-by-jeremy-wade-9781409127383","title":"River Monsters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver ten feet long, it weighs in at nearly a quarter of a ton. Covering its back are armoured plates made of bone. Five hundred stiletto-sharp teeth line its long crocodilian jaws. It's a prehistoric beast of staggering proportions; a fearsome creature from the time of the dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut the Alligator Gar, an air-breathing survivor from the Cretaceous period, is still with us today, patrolling inland rivers, hunting in murky waters shared by human communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Jeremy Wade, described as the 'greatest angling explorer of his generation', the Gar and other outlandish freshwater predators have been an obsession for all his adult life. With names like Arapaima, Snakehead, Goonch, Goliath Tigerfish, and Electric Eel, many of them have acquired an almost mythical status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a quest that has taken him from the Amazon to the Congo, and from North America to the mountains of India, Wade has pursued the truth about these little-known, often misunderstood animals. 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