Download or read book Raining Cats and Ponies written by Valerie Bickers and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2008-09-15 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can a toddler who hates cats transform into a child whose desire for a pet was so great that she secreted mice in a bedside cabinet and dug for hours to find worms for a pet frog? I do not know, but happen it did. It all started with a humble snail which was followed in quick succession by mice, ants, frogs, rabbits, a tortoise and a cat.
Download or read book Raining Cats and Donkeys written by Doreen Tovey and published by Summersdale Publishers LTD. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More tales of warm, hilarious adventures of English village life—a must for cat lovers Life is never a bed of roses for the Toveys and their beloved Siamese cats Solomon and Sheba. For one thing they have Annabel the donkey to contend with and the thorny matter of her troublesome stomach after she overindulges on the apple harvest. More calamities ensue when Doreen and her husband Charles return from a riding course in the Scottish wilderness and Solomon thinks they have brought the Loch Ness Monster home with them. Then Sheba baffles her owners with a series of mysterious disappearances. What with Annabel adopting a cat of her own, Charles taking up the piano, Father Adams' flying hat, and Solomon's determined efforts to catch a hare, there are endless adventures in store in this loveable, witty classic.
Download or read book It s Raining Cats and Dogs and Other Beastly Expressions written by Christine Ammer and published by Paragon House Publishers. This book was released on 1989 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have an "eagle-eye" for a bargain? Have you ever been "hounded" by a "loan-shark" or hustled by a "pool-shark"? Have you been the victim of a "stool-pigeon" or a "rat", or the "scapegoat" for some "foxy" character's misdeeds? Expressions like these lend color and character to our everyday conversation. Many of them are so familiar that we rarely pause to wonder how or when they came into use in the language. But their origins are fascinating to discover and fun to share.
Download or read book A Pony in the Bedroom written by Susan Dunne and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Susan Dunne's life changed forever when a chance question from a doctor led her back to horses, an unfulfilled childhood passion. Detached and isolated due to undiagnosed autism, Susan had already survived rape, battled eating disorders and self-harm, and spent time homeless, when her world was turned upside again by a vicious, life-threatening assault. Severe post-traumatic stress disorder left her feeling distrustful and more cut off than ever before from a world she saw as confusing and dangerous. But as Susan's connection with horses grew stronger, her world started to open up. Poignant and witty by turns, Susan shares her story of survival and transformation, offering a rare insight into her relationship with horses, and how they helped her to find a safe place in the world.
Download or read book The Shipwreck and the Connemara Pony The Coral Cove Horses Series Horse books for kids girls boys and teens written by Elaine Heney and published by Elaine Heney. This book was released on with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 12 year old Ciara and her friend Molly discover an old Spanish Armada ship washed up at Coral Cove. Is this the mystery ship that locals say sunk hundreds of years ago, with hidden treasure onboard? Disaster strikes when Russel, a local boy, is swept into the sea while exploring near the shipwreck. Can Ciara and Molly get help and save Russel’s life? And is there really Spanish gold and treasure hidden on the ship? Join Ciara and her Connemara pony Misty in their next heart-warming adventure to find out. This wholesome and beautifully told horse story is perfect for horse-crazy kids age 8+ and the young at heart. This is the fifth book in the Coral Cove Horses series and the perfect gift for birthdays and Christmas. This unmissable story underlines the importance of kindness, resilience and never giving up - even in times of adversity. Perfect for middle school kids who are set on horses and all those who love young adult fiction. Written by international horsewoman and award-winning documentary director, Elaine Heney, this tender and touching story explores the depth of the relationship that can be created between girl and horse - that can last a lifetime.
Download or read book Deer stalking written by Augustus Grimble and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ride a Painted Pony written by Kathleen Eagle and published by Bell Bridge Books. This book was released on 2016-09-21 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Eagle delivers." Publishers Weekly A woman on the run . . . The terrified eyes in the middle of the highway belonged to a woman--battered, bruised, and barely conscious. Nick Red Shield swerved his pickup and empty horse trailer to avoid her, but neither he nor the mysterious Lauren Davis could avoid the collision of their lives . . . though Nick's loner instincts kick into high gear, Lauren's vulnerability tugs at him in ways he'd thought long since shut down. More comfortable with horses than people, he's drawn to the secretive runaway. But even in the safe haven of his South Dakota ranch, among the magnificent painted horses of Western legend, the danger shadowing Lauren's life will compel her to new acts of desperation to save her young son and force Nick to confront demons bent on destroying them both. Kathleen Eagle is a mother, grandmother, teacher, chief cook and bottle washer, and best-selling writer. She has published over fifty books during the course of her long career. She lives in Minnesota with her husband of over 40 years, the Lakota cowboy who continues to inspire the stories readers treasure.
Download or read book If I Ran the Horse Show All About Horses written by Bonnie Worth and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laugh and learn with fun facts about horses including mustangs, Appaloosas, Icelandic ponies, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “The judges are waiting. It’s time for the show. So pick up the reins . . . giddyup and let’s go!” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to nonfiction topics from the real world! Take a trip to the Super-Tremendous Stupendous Horse Show and learn: • how horses are measured by hands • what different horses are used for around the world • how horse shoes are made • and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, If I Ran the Horse Show: All About Horses also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! Clam-I-Am! All About the Beach Miles and Miles of Reptiles: All About Reptiles A Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales Safari, So Good! All About African Wildlife There's a Map on My Lap! All About Maps Oh, the Lavas That Flow! All About Volcanoes Out of Sight Till Tonight! All About Nocturnal Animals What Cat Is That? All About Cats Once upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric Mammals Oh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today? All About Weather The Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness
Download or read book It s Raining Cats and Dogs written by Jackie Franza and published by CompanionHouse Books. This book was released on 2006-05 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the origins and meanings to a number of animal expressions that are used in everyday language.
Download or read book American English Compendium written by Marv Rubinstein and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compendium of American proverbs, expressions, slang, colloquialisms; British-US glossary; abbreviations and acronyms; and other various odds and ends. Widely used by non-native speakers and translators.
Download or read book 21st Century American English Compendium written by Marvin Rubinstein and published by Schreiber Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compendium of American proverbs, expressions, slang, colloquialisms; British-US glossary; abbreviations and acronyms and other various odds and ends. Widely used by non-native speakers and translators.
Download or read book Amazing Facts About Mammals Grades 5 8 written by Blattner and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect students in grades 4 and up with science using Amazing Facts about Animals. This 128-page book features creatures from North and South America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the ocean, and the farm. The book includes puzzles, logic problems, myth busters, and scientific mysteries to pique student interest. It also includes reproducibles and answer keys.
Download or read book 365 Horse Stories written by Francisca Fröhlich and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Origins of English Words written by Joseph Twadell Shipley and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2001-07-01 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are no direct records of the original Indo-European speech. By comparing the vocabularies of its various descendants, however, it is possible to reconstruct the basic Indo-European roots with considerable confidence. In The Origins of English Words, Shipley catalogues these proposed roots and follows the often devious, always fascinating, process by which some of their offshoots have grown. Anecdotal, eclectic, and always enthusiastic, The Origins of English Words is a diverting expedition beyond linguistics into literature, history, folklore, anthropology, philosophy, and science.
Download or read book Mind Mastery Exploring the Boundless Power Within written by Hseham Amrahs and published by Mahesh Dutt Sharma. This book was released on 2024-01-07 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exploration encompasses various facets of mind mastery, including self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the cultivation of a positive mindset. Readers are guided through techniques that enhance focus, concentration, and mindfulness, empowering them to steer their thoughts and emotions in a direction that aligns with their goals and aspirations. One of the distinguishing features of "Mind Mastery" is its emphasis on practicality. The book not only unveils the theoretical foundations of mind power but also offers actionable steps that readers can integrate into their daily lives. Whether seeking personal growth, improved relationships, or professional success, readers will find a wealth of insights and exercises tailored to unlock their inner potential.
Download or read book Scholars and Gypsies written by Walter Starkie and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-04-28 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1963.
Download or read book Pony Stories 3 Book Bind Up written by and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Summer of Horses by Carol Fenner - Faith battle with her fear of horses as she learns to ride on a farm holiday. Fly-By-Night by K. M. Peyton - Ruth learns that keeping a pony is harder than she'd thought. Three to Ride by Christine Pullein-Thompson - David discovers that making it to the top as a show-jumper is going to be a bumpy ride.
