by Rick Capone (2014)
"Like many before himin the Bluegrass State, Michael Blowen, a former Boston Globe entertainment writer, fell in love withhorses, specifically Thoroughbreds. Thereality beyond the racetracks, he knew, was that each day a Thoroughbredwas in the spotlight, for some of these distinguished athletes, their days werenumbered. For that reason, he dreamed of findinga way to give them a dignified retirement after they completed theirrigorous racing careers. When he opened Thoroughbred retirement farm OldFriends in Kentucky in 2003, he never dreamed his idea would grow so big, sofast. Today, Old Friends is home to more than 130 horses, many of themstallions, as well as geldings, mares and oneloveable miniature horse named Little SilverCharm. Join journalist and horse lover Rick Capone for the story of OldFriends and the horses that call the farm home"-- "An overview of Old Friends, a home for retired Thoroughbreds"--
Martha Martin
Are you longing to mount up and hit the trail? Trail Riding, the latest book in the Horsing Around series, explores the sport of competitive trail riding from "head to tail". Learn the tips, the tricks, the rules and rides, and most importantly, how to finish a winner.
Jessie Blade
Shirley was living the dream. Expensive cars, clothes and a million dollar home. All afforded by her husband NFL Superstar Quarterback Keith Nickels. But her dreams quickly fade to black when she discovers what Keith has been hiding. Tasha Keith's ex-lover and mother to his children is on a mission to destroy Keith at any cost. Jealousy, deception and murder are sure to follow as Tasha attempts to ruin Keith and take Shirley's dreams for her own. Will Shirley settle and humbly accept Keith's past as a mistake? Or will she get her clean hands dirty trying to cover up her own?
Zach Wyner
Take a trip to the Hoosier State as you walk On the Hardwood with the Indiana Pacers, in this officially licensed NBA team book. Basketball is special in Indiana. Drive down rural roads throughout the state and you'll spot basketball rims hung from every post. On the Hardwood: Indiana Pacers looks at Indiana's unique love affair with basketball and their Pacers. This book also takes us back to the glory days of Reggie Miller, examines Indiana's own, Larry Bird, and his influence on the franchise before taking a closer look at today's exciting team.
Roy MacGregor
Les Carcajous s'envolent pour Washington, où ils doivent prendre part au Championnat international de hockey pee-wee. Une rumeur court selon laquelle les gagnants se verront remettre le trophée par le Président des États-Unis en personne. Les joueurs sont également excités à l'idée de rencontrer le joueur de hockey pee-wee le plus célèbre des États-Unis, Chase Jordan, le fils du Président. Mais voilà, la sécurité renforcée de l'aréna par les agents des services secrets cause bien des petits incidents. Par ailleurs, Sim, le garçon turbulent et farceur de l'équipe, semble particulièrement s'attirer les foudres des fameux agents. Bien malgré lui, ce dernier se trouve même impliqué dans un attentat contre le Président des États-Unis ... [SDM]. Traduction et adaptation d'un volume de la populaire série "The Screech Owls". Une trame lente où se greffent de nombreux faits divers et de petites leçons. Un moment de détente pour amateurs de hockey et d'intrigues policières. [SDM].