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A Passion for Horses

Lemay, Caroline


Throughout human history, man has enjoyed a unique relationship with the horse, which he began to domesticate in around 4,000 BC, turning it from a small, primitive multi-toed creature into the magnificent animal that we know and love today. The horse offers us its strength and loyalty, and we nurture and have even worshipped it in return, shaping it to suit our needs until it has become an integral part of our history on Earth. Of all the domesticated animals, the horse has had the greatest influence on the human imagination while providing loyal and intelligent service throughout its long evolution. Using selective breeding, we have developed the horse to suit our requirements, climatic and territorial, so that today there are many contrasting breeds, from the tiny Shetland Pony, suitable for life in a harsh environment, to the heavy Shire Horse, designed for its strength, work ethic and placid temperament. Horse breeds are loosely divided into three categories based on general temperament: "hotbloods," which are high spirited with speed and endurance; "coldbloods," such as draft horses and some ponies, suitable for slow, heavy work; and "warmbloods," developed from crosses between hotbloods and coldbloods, often focusing on creating breeds for specific riding purposes. There are more than 300 breeds of horse in the world today. The ultimate example of horse breeding which can be found in every continent, is the Thoroughbred, whose speed and stamina in the racing world is second to none. More modern breeding methods have given us the sporthorse, produced for no other purpose than to take part in modern equine competition, of which the Hanoverian, AmericanWarmblood and Dutch Warmblood are notable examples.
Date Published:2024

Throughout human history, man has enjoyed a unique relationship with the horse, which he began to domesticate in around 4,000 BC, turning it from a small, primitive multi-toed creature into the magnificent animal that we know and love today. The horse offers us its strength and loyalty, and we nurture and have even worshipped it in return, shaping it to suit our needs until it has become an integral part of our history on Earth. Of all the domesticated animals, the horse has had the greatest influence on the human imagination while providing loyal and intelligent service throughout its long evolution. Using selective breeding, we have developed the horse to suit our requirements, climatic and territorial, so that today there are many contrasting breeds, from the tiny Shetland Pony, suitable for life in a harsh environment, to the heavy Shire Horse, designed for its strength, work ethic and placid temperament. Horse breeds are loosely divided into three categories based on general temperament: "hotbloods," which are high spirited with speed and endurance; "coldbloods," such as draft horses and some ponies, suitable for slow, heavy work; and "warmbloods," developed from crosses between hotbloods and coldbloods, often focusing on creating breeds for specific riding purposes. There are more than 300 breeds of horse in the world today. The ultimate example of horse breeding which can be found in every continent, is the Thoroughbred, whose speed and stamina in the racing world is second to none. More modern breeding methods have given us the sporthorse, produced for no other purpose than to take part in modern equine competition, of which the Hanoverian, AmericanWarmblood and Dutch Warmblood are notable examples.

Date Published:2024

The marrow thieves

Dimaline, Cherie, 1975-,


"In a future world ravaged by global warming, people have lost the ability to dream, and the dreamlessness has led to widespread madness. The only people still able to dream are North America's indigenous population - and it is their marrow that holds the cure for the rest of the world. But getting the marrow - and dreams - means death for the unwilling donors. Driven to flight, a 15-year-old and his companions struggle for survival, attempt to reunite with loved ones, and take refuge from the "recruiters" who seek them out to bring them to the marrow-stealing 'factories.'"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

"In a future world ravaged by global warming, people have lost the ability to dream, and the dreamlessness has led to widespread madness. The only people still able to dream are North America's indigenous population - and it is their marrow that holds the cure for the rest of the world. But getting the marrow - and dreams - means death for the unwilling donors. Driven to flight, a 15-year-old and his companions struggle for survival, attempt to reunite with loved ones, and take refuge from the "recruiters" who seek them out to bring them to the marrow-stealing 'factories.'"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2017

Quest mode

Minecraft, (Author of fan fiction),


Diary of a Wimpy Kid in book 5 of the very popular 8-Bit Warrior series of the journal of a young Minecraft villager who dares to dream of becoming a Minecraft warrior! THESE ARE THE REAL BOOKS BY CUBE KID! DIARY OF AN 8-BIT WARRIOR: QUEST MODE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AS WIMPY VILLAGER KINDLES 13 & 14. In the fifth in this series of five unofficial Minecraft adventure books, everyone's favorite 12-year-old villager-turned-warrior is back this time to use his warrior training on a new quest. There's no time to enjoy his newfound stardom.To save Villagetown, Runt embarks on a perilous quest far beyond the safety of the wall. Between bizarre towns, terrifying dungeons, and epic boss battles, Runt must summon the hero within and say "so long" to the noob!
Date Published:2018

Diary of a Wimpy Kid in book 5 of the very popular 8-Bit Warrior series of the journal of a young Minecraft villager who dares to dream of becoming a Minecraft warrior! THESE ARE THE REAL BOOKS BY CUBE KID! DIARY OF AN 8-BIT WARRIOR: QUEST MODE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AS WIMPY VILLAGER KINDLES 13 & 14. In the fifth in this series of five unofficial Minecraft adventure books, everyone's favorite 12-year-old villager-turned-warrior is back this time to use his warrior training on a new quest. There's no time to enjoy his newfound stardom.To save Villagetown, Runt embarks on a perilous quest far beyond the safety of the wall. Between bizarre towns, terrifying dungeons, and epic boss battles, Runt must summon the hero within and say "so long" to the noob!

Date Published:2018

Path of the diamond

Minecraft, (Author of fan fiction),


"An unofficial Minecraft adventure"--Cover. Challenged to select his field of study at Minecraftia school, Runt, twelve-year-old villager with ambitions to become a warrior, discovers that only the year's top five students will be able to receive warrior training.
Date Published:2017

I can eat a rainbow

Rose, Olena,


I Can Eat a Rainbow is a book for young children to learn, in simple terms, how important it is to incorporate fruits and vegetables into their diet. It is a bright and colorful book that will keep your children engaged and entertained along the way, complete with a rainbow of fruits and vegetables of their own to color!
Date Published:2021

The young traveler's gift /

Andrews, Andy, 1959-


"Transit." High school student Michael Holder, questioning his very existence after a series of bad choices and worse luck, is transported back in time where he meets some of the greatest people of history who give him seven rules by which to live a successful life.
Date Published:2004

Junie B., first grader : boo--and I mean it! /

Park, Barbara.


"A Stepping Stone book." With Halloween approaching, Junie B. needs to find a costume that will scare off the real witches and ghosts that she believes will be out on the holiday.
Date Published:2004

The Watsons go to Birmingham--1963 : a novel /

Curtis, Christopher Paul.


Wilson's Children. Wilson's Junior High School. Elem. School Library Collection. The ordinary interactions and everyday routines of the Watsons, an African-American family living in Flint, Michigan, are drastically changed after they go to visit Grandma in Alabama in the summer of 1963.
Date Published:1995