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John Henry: Racing's Grand Old Man (Thoroughbred Legends #10)
by Steve HaskinJohn Henry continues to entertain horse racing and sports fans with its true rags to riches tale. A plain brown, small, bad-tempered animal, John Henry was the horse no one wanted until he was purchased sight unseen for $25,000 by Sam Rubin, a man who knew nothing about horses, except which end bit and which end kicked. Entrusted to California-based trainer Ron McAnally, John Henry blossomed into a star. Named Horse of the Year in 1981 as a six years old - an age when most racehorses are enjoying retirement - John Henry continued to race at the top level of the sport through the age of nine, when he was voted Horse of the Year for the second time. He retired as all-time leading money earner in 1984 with more than $6 million and lived the remainder of his life in luxury at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
John James Audubon: The Making of an American
by Richard RhodesAn award-winning author who has frequently explored science and American history offers the first major new biography in many years of ornithologist/artist John James Audubon (1785-1851). Rhodes traces Audubon's arrival in America from France, his (for a time) commuter marriage, and career culminating in his magnum opus The Birds of America. He presents a well-rounded portrait of the Audubon Society's namesake and the U. S. of the early frontier period. Illustrations include color plates of Audubon's celebrated watercolors of North American birds. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
John James Audubon: The Nature of the American Woodsman
by Gregory NoblesJohn James Audubon's The Birds of America stands as an unparalleled achievement in American art, a huge book that puts nature dramatically on the page. With that work, Audubon became one of the most adulated artists of his time, and America's first celebrity scientist.In this fresh approach to Audubon's art and science, Gregory Nobles shows us that Audubon's greatest creation was himself. A self-made man incessantly striving to secure his place in American society, Audubon made himself into a skilled painter, a successful entrepreneur, and a prolific writer, whose words went well beyond birds and scientific description. He sought status with the "gentlemen of science" on both sides of the Atlantic, but he also embraced the ornithology of ordinary people. In pursuit of popular acclaim in art and science, Audubon crafted an expressive, audacious, and decidedly masculine identity as the "American Woodsman," a larger-than-life symbol of the new nation, a role he perfected in his quest for transatlantic fame. Audubon didn't just live his life; he performed it.In exploring that performance, Nobles pays special attention to Audubon's stories, some of which—the murky circumstances of his birth, a Kentucky hunting trip with Daniel Boone, an armed encounter with a runaway slave—Audubon embellished with evasions and outright lies. Nobles argues that we cannot take all of Audubon's stories literally, but we must take them seriously. By doing so, we come to terms with the central irony of Audubon's true nature: the man who took so much time and trouble to depict birds so accurately left us a bold but deceptive picture of himself.
John Muir: A Concise Biography of the Great Naturalist
by John W. WinkleyJohn Muir, Naturalist, first published in 1959, is an account of the life of John Muir (1838-1914) an early advocate of nature preservation. From his childhood in Scotland and the family’s move to Wisconsin, the book describes Muir’s early influences and his love of nature. After a time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and working in Indiana, Muir set off—on foot—to the Gulf of Mexico, and eventually ended in California, devoting time to the preservation of Yosemite and the western forests. In later life, Muir operated a large fruit farm in Martinez, California, while writing 12 books and over 300 articles, and co-founding the conservation organization the Sierra Club. Included are 6 pages of illustrations.
John Philip Duck
by Patricia PolaccoDuring the Depression, a young Memphis boy trains his pet duck to do tricks in the fountain of a grand hotel and ends up becoming the Duck Master of the Peabody Hotel.
John Pig's Halloween
by Jan L. WaldronJohn Pig's friends think he's going to be bored and lonely on Halloween because he's too scared to go trick-or-treating with them. After they leave, a witch knocks on his door and helps him fill the house with cupcakes, pies, cakes and other goopy, yummy treats. Then her friendly pals in their costumes show up and John is in the middle of a great Halloween party! Three pictures have been described.
John Shaw's Guide to Digital Nature Photography
by John ShawPhotography legend John Shaw returns with his much-anticipated guide to digital nature photography, complete with more than 250 extraordinarily beautiful photographs. For over four decades, John Shaw&’s authentic voice and trusted advice has helped photographers achieve impressive shots in the great outdoors. In his first-ever book on digital photography, Shaw provides in-depth advice on everything from equipment and lenses to thorough coverage of digital topics including how to use the histogram. In addition, he offers inspirational and frank insight that goes far beyond the nuts and bolts of photography, explaining that successful photos come from having a vision, practicing, and then acquiring the equipment needed to accomplish the intention. Easily digestible and useful for every type of photographer, and complete with more than 250 jaw-dropping images, John Shaw&’s Guide to Digital Nature Photography is the one book you&’ll need to beautifully capture the world around you.
John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide
by John ShawAn updated bestseller, this book of extraordinarily beautiful photographs of nature contains state-of-the-art instruction on how any photographer can aim for equally impressive results every time a camera is focused on the great outdoors. Even highly skilled photographers are often baffled by the problems facing them when they work outdoors. But with this exceptional field guide in hand, every photographer--beginner, serious amateur, semi-pro, and pro--can conquer the problems encountered in the field. Using his own exceptional work as examples, the author discusses each type of nature subject and how to approach photographing it. Specific advice and information cover selection of equipment and lenses; how to compose a shot; how to get close ups; and other tips covering a range of techniques to enrich various types of nature photographs.From the Trade Paperback edition.
John Willy and Freddy McGee
by Holly MeadeTwo guinea pigs escape from their safe but boring cage and have an adventure in the tunnels of the family's pool table.
Johnny Crow's Picture Book: A Picture Book (classic Reprint)
by L. Leslie BrookeA lively group of animal friends gather for hijinks in this compilation of three classic picture books. Brimming with simple but charming rhymes, pen-and-ink drawings, and luminous watercolor illustrations, the tales will captivate young readers and listeners, especially 3- to 8-year-olds.In Johnny Crow's Garden, the pig dances a jig, the elephant says something quite irrelevant, and the goose - well, the goose is a goose. In Johnny Crow's Party, the bear sings a sentimental air, the sheep goes to sleep, and the armadillo uses him for a pillow. And in Johnny Crow's New Garden, the chimpanzee makes the tea, the puffins hand out the muffins, and all the animals dance and sing at a memorable garden party.
Johnny Mohawk: Book 4 (Horses of Half Moon Ranch #4)
by Jenny OldfieldWhen a guest at the ranch falls from his horse and breaks his arm, he accuses the horse, Johnny Mohawk, of bucking him off. Kirstie doesn't believe his story one little bit. Now his father is determined to sue the Half Moon Ranch for thousands of dollars. Can Kirstie prove Johnny Mohawk's innocence before it's too late?
Johnny's Pheasant
by Cheryl MinnemaAn encounter with a pheasant (which may or may not be sleeping) takes a surprising turn in this sweetly serious and funny story of a Native American boy and his grandma "Pull over, Grandma! Hurry!&” Johnny says. Grandma does, and Johnny runs to show her what he spotted near the ditch: a sleeping pheasant. What Grandma sees is a small feathery hump. When Johnny wants to take it home, Grandma tries to tell him that the pheasant might have been hit by a car. But maybe she could use the feathers for her craftwork? So home with Grandma and Johnny the pheasant goes . . . It&’s hard to say who is most surprised by what happens next—Grandma, Johnny, or the pheasant. But no one will be more delighted than the reader at this lesson about patience and kindness and respect for nature, imparted by Grandma&’s gentle humor, Johnny&’s happy hooting, and all the quiet wisdom found in Cheryl Minnema&’s stories of Native life and Julie Flett&’s remarkably evocative and beautiful illustrations.
Joint Custody
by Lauren Baratz-Logsted Jackie LogstedA mischievous dog takes matters into his own paws when his beloved owners split up in this offbeat romantic comedy. The Man has custody Monday through Friday, The Woman has custody on the weekends. But that's not enough for Gatz, who will do anything to bring them back together—even if it kills him. And it almost did. Of course he knows chocolate is bad for him, especially two whole pounds of it, but it&’s the risk he&’s willing to take to get them back together. Gatz knows that The Man and The Woman are perfect for each other—how can they not see it too? She is an editor and he&’s a writer. She&’s a social butterfly and he&’s as introverted as a guy can get. After the misguided death-by-chocolate attempt, Gatz thinks he still has time. But when New Man—so handsome, so nice, so perfect—enters The Woman's life, he realizes he&’ll need to step up his game. And you know what they say: drastic times call for drastic doggy measures. A laugh-out-loud romance that will touch your heart and make you want a furry friend of your own.
Jolly Snow
by Jane HisseyWhen Jolly (giraffe) wishes for snow, Bear and his friends do their best to make it snow. And sure enough ... A charming winter story fo young readers. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Jonah and the Big Fish (My Bible Friends Series)
by Alice Joyce Davidson Tammie Speer LyonRhyming verse that children will understand and enjoy; the story of Jonah teaches the importance of obeying God's word.
Jonah and the Great Big Fish
by Rhonda Gowler GreeneGod told Jonah to obey, said, “Go to Nineveh this day.” But stubborn Jonah fled instead. Didn’t do just what God said. Jonah’s disobedience landed him inside a big fish! And there he had time to think and pray. Children will feel the waves and hear the water splash in this beloved Bible story brought to life with lyrical rhyming text by Rhonda Gowler Greene and whimsical illustrations by award-winning artist Margaret Spengler.
Jonah and the Whale (Tiny Bible Tales)
by W. C. BauersTiny Bible Tales, a new series of board books, shares the stories of the Bible's bravest heroes. With gentle, rhyming text, this book tells the tale of Jonah getting swallowed by the great whale. And with illustrations depicting these heroic Biblical characters as children, readers can easily put themselves directly in the story.Little Jonah hears God say,Help the people to obey.After Jonah sets sail against God's command, he finds himself in the belly of a great whale. Trapped there for three days and three nights, he learns a valuable lesson in forgiveness.
Jonathan Livingston Trafalgar Square Pigeon
by David LinesContinuing the tradition of parodying all things sacred, the author of The XXXX Files and PMT takes up the reigns of satire by rewriting the essential 1970s hippy handbook Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Instead of a seagull for a hero, this updated classic features a bloated, cynical, grungy pigeon, who looks not to the skies for inspiration, but to the London Underground. Cutting corners wherever possible and living the life of a fully fledged MTV-generation feral pigeon, Jonathan's rite of passage is more a celebration of modern-day teenage apathy set against a backdrop of 90s Pop Culture and Victorian underground architecture than a voyage of delicious self-discovery. Matching the original page-for-page in content and layout, Jonathan Livingston Trafalgar Square Pigeon is a modern-day morality tale that will, by its very nature, attract plenty of attention whilst ever so gently ruffling a few feathers along the way.
Jonny Lambert's Bear and Bird: Even Bears Get Nervous Before Starting School (The Bear and the Bird)
by Jonny LambertA delightful picture book now in ebook format for little ones, that follows Bear and Bird and shows children that school is nothing to fear.Meet Bear and his best friend Bird, as they face their first day at school. They can be shy when meeting new people and are worried that they won't fit in. Will their classmates like them? Is school really as scary as it seems? Join Bear and Bird on their next adventure as they brave their first day of school and try their hardest to make friends. With captivating illustrations by the popular artist Jonny Lambert, and a delightful narrative, this ebook is sure to enchant its little readers and ease any first day nerves they might have. The third book in the charming Bear and Bird series, Bear and Bird: Make Friends gently introduces toddlers to friendship and the feelings that come with starting school.Perfect for adults and children to read together, this story will make for a wonderful read. So come and join the fun!
Jordan & Justine's Weekend Adventures: Go Go Green
by Tanille EdwardsJordan & Justine's Weekend AdventuresTM: Go Go Green takes children on an exciting, high-flying adventure as they learn to go green. Jordan and Justine are part of a Go Go Green campaign in their community, and they teach young readers about the environment, how to take steps to save energy, how to participate in their community, and why it is important to care about the earth! The multicultural cast of characters in this book explore how Native American culture uses the environment for resources and how modern living affects the environment. Children will also learn new words in Spanish. Also look for Jordan & Justine's Weekend Adventures: Wildlife Parts 1 & 2, ISBN: 978-0-9787302-4-6 & Jordan & Justine's Weekend Adventures: Plants Parts 1 & 2, ISBN: 978-0-9787302-4-6
Jordan & Justine's Weekend Adventures: Plantas Partes 1 & 2
by Tanille Edwards Latoya EdwardsJordan & Justine's Weekend Adventures: Plantas Partes 1 y 2 es una gira educacional explorando el crecimiento de las plantas, la historia del maní, saludables hábitos de comida, fotosíntesis y relaciones familiares. Jordan & Justine's Weekend AdventuresT: Plantas Partes 1 y 2 is an educational ride exploring plant growth, the history of peanuts, healthy eating habits, photosynthesis and family relationships.
Jordan & Justine's Weekend Adventures: Plants Parts 1 & 2
by Tanille Edwards Latoya EdwardsJordan & Justine's Weekend Adventures: Plants Parts 1 & 2 is an exciting educational ride exploring plant growth, the history of peanuts, healthy eating habits, photosynthesis and family relationships. Jordan and Justine start out by helping their mother in her garden one Saturday morning to plant pumpkin seeds. From there, the brother and sister pair learn how seeds sprout into plants, the health benefits of pumpkins, the history of peanuts, how to research on the internet and then they use their magical powers to get an up close look at photosynthesis. Jordan and Justine's Weekend Adventures inspire children to learn about science, to love their families, to be confident and to use their imaginations!
Jordan & Justine's Weekend Adventures: Wildlife Parts 1 & 2
by Tanille Edwards Latoya EdwardsJordan & Justine's Weekend AdventuresTM: Wildlife Parts 1 & 2 brings children right into the center of animal life at a wildlife conservation center. The brother and sister pair, Jordan & Justine, and their two friends, Raj and Ling, learn how koalas live, what it means when an animal is said to be endangered, and how humans can help. Jordan and Justine use their magical powers to explore the world of dolphins, to find out how laws can protect wildlife, and to learn what it means to be a mammal. Perfect for children ages 7 to 9. Also look for Jordan & Justine's Weekend AdventuresTM: Plants Parts 1 & 2, ISBN: 978-0-9787302-4-6, at your local bookstore or online at retailers everywhere. Children love to explore plant growth, healthy eating habits, and photosynthesis with Jordan and Justine in this fun book!
Jordie: The biography of a most remarkable cat
by Mark BordsenThis is the story of a stray cat to whom, against her husband's wishes, his wife, Wiwiek, insisted sight unseen of giving a home. The then 13-pound 6 to 9-month old blind stray was to be Wiwiek's cat, but Jordie had very different ideas. Named by the son of the veterinarian who rescued him and advertised for a home, Jordie is named after the sightless Star Trek character. Although misspelled, we kept the name and changed the spelling. This is a true account of his life with us.
Jorge el Curioso (Curious George)
by H. A. ReyA Spanish translation of the original Curious George story.