North Wind Publishing to Release New Book "Bearin’s: The Book" - Twenty Years of Bulkhead Wisdom, Quiet Smiles, Belly Laughs, and Good Ol’ Salty Tears

Belfast, ME, March 02, 2011 --(PR.com)-- New book to be released: “Bearin’s: The Book” (ISBN 978-0-9830780-5-0, paperback ($17.95, North Wind Publishing, June 2011, 332 pages, 5 x 8 trim).

Bearin’s (bâr'ĭns) - When you’re on the water, the act of figuring out where you are and what’s going on is known as “getting your bearings.” The same applies to life itself. In the Northeast, we often don’t fuss around with the letter “g” at the ends of our words. Therefore, “Bearin’s”—which has been the name of a column in Commercial Fisheries News for over 20 years.

This is an author-selected sampling of those columns, the best of his unique blend of humor, wry observations, and personal reflections on life. While originally written for a fishing audience, Brian Robbins’ columns encompass characters, situations, and themes bound to resonate with all readers. He'll make you laugh, maybe even shed a tear, and definitely leave you wanting more.

“I invite you to put your hand on the cover of this book, close your eyes and see if you can feel its heart beating. If you do, then try laughing a bit, too. Now you’re in the spirit of Brian Robbins, telling his tales that will make you laugh so hard you’ll have to lay down on the couch, but eventually he’ll also get you right where it counts as you feel his spirit in the depths of your heart.”
—Randy Olson, Ph.D. (a.k.a. “Doc Urchin”); scientist-turned-filmmaker; author of "Don’t Be Such a Scientist: Talking Substance in an Age of Style"

“Brian Robbins’ tales are hysterically accurate, showing great humor in the mishaps and misadventures of dockside denizens.”
—Crash Barry; author of "Sex, Drugs and Blueberries" and "Matinicus: True Stories from Maine’s Toughest Island"

Author Brian Robbins grew up in Stonington, ME, was a commercial fisherman for many years. He now lives and writes in the Mid-coast area of Maine, with his wife Felicity Myers, and faithful Chesapeake Bonnie. Brian is a regular columnist for Commercial Fisheries News.

Books coming late Spring include Coastal Navigation by Nautical Know How, Inc. Books available now include NOAA’s 2011 editions of the Tide Tables and Tidal Current Tables, What Faith and Love Can Do by Dan Cole and Virtuous not Perfect by Denise Cornelius.

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