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Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
"American Endurance : The Great Cowboy Race and the Vanishing Wild West depicts nine cowboys as they race thousands of miles across the American prairie to the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. At the finish line was Buffalo Bill Cody, who had set up his Wild West Show next to the fair"--Provided by publisher.
243) Pride and passion
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Search for Love : After the loss of her parents, Serenity Smith receives an unexpected letter from a relative she's never met. When she travels all the way from Washington, D.C. to the family's estate in the Brittany region of France, she's greeted with cold politeness by the Comtesse de Kergallen--her grandmother--and the charming, insufferable Christophe. As she learns of the wild grievances they hold against her parents, Serenity is determined...
244) Silver Blaze
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
When race caller and television presenter Mark Shillingford calls a race in which his twin sister, Clare, an accomplished and successful jockey, comes in second when she could have won, he believes the worst: that she lost on purpose, and the race was fixed. That night, Mark confronts Clare with his suspicions, she storms off after an argument and it's the last time Mark sees her alive. Hours later, Clare jumps to her death from the balcony of a London...
Author
Series
Dick Francis novels volume 3
Pub. Date
cp2013.
Description
Six years ago, investigator Sid Halley retired for good. He'd been harassed, beatedn, shot, even lost a hand to his investigating business, and enough was enough. For the sake of his wife and new daughter he gave up that life of danger and uncertainty, and he thought nothing would ever lure him back into the game. He thought wrong. Sir Richard Stewart, is found dead under suspicious circumstances. And then a man with an Irish accent contacts Sid,...
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
Ron Clark story: This drama is based on events in the life of Ron Clark, a passionate and innovative teacher who left his small town to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. Clark uses persistence and unconventional methods to reach his students and encourage them to reach their full potential.
The kid: This is a powerful coming-of-age story following the ups and downs of a young boxer's life inside and outside the ring. Jimmy has a calling...
250) Stories of bravery!
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"This Step into Reading collection features five American Girl leveled readers, including Freedom for Addy, Kaya Rides to the Rescue, Melody Lifts her Voice, Molly's Christmas Surprise, and Samantha Helps a Friend. With exciting, inspiring stories about girls who faced big challenges with bravery and determination, this book is the perfect gift for young readers ages 4 to 7. The stories cover a range of settings and topics, including finding freedom...
251) Grand theft horse
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
After horse trainer Gail Ruffu decides to take a racehorse from the hands of its abusive co-owners, she faces legal battles in this graphic novel inspired by real events.