This inspiring biography tells the story of Clayton "Peg Leg" Bates (1907-1998), an African American who overcame the hardship of losing a leg at the age of 12 in a factory accident and went on to become a world-renowned tap dancer. Full color.
"An itinerary lined with enigmas to uncover the mysteries and discover the extraordinary beauty of the Big Apple [...] To play, all you need is this guide and a mobile phone"--Cover.
Keep your horse pain-free and performing his best! Introducing 27 simple body checkups you can do on your horse—Where Does My Horse Hurt? is a do-it-yourself method for determining when and where your horse hurts. With this easy-to-follow book, conveniently spiral-bound so you can lay it open on your tack trunk and follow the instructions as you work on your horse, you will: • Become familiar with your horse's normal range of movement so you can prevent minor issues from becoming major. • Stay in tune with areas of temporary or chronic discomfort so you can offer relief as needed. • Solve "mystery" or "phantom" lamenesses that come and go seemingly without reason. • Save thousands of dollars by avoiding expensive diagnostics that rarely get you answers. • Learn how to discuss potential problem areas with farriers, veterinarians, and bodyworkers. • Keep your horse actively and happily "in work" for more months of the year, and more years of his life.
Youngsters can join a pirate on a quest to find his family heirloom peg leg that has drifted away in the night. Oil paintings of nature scenes and quirky humor tell a tale of determination and show how life on Earth is connected by moving water. Full color.
A young girl, Flo, befriends an old horse kept in the stables of her riding school. She learns that this horse, Augustus, was once a world champion show jumper but is now crippled and bitter. Is it Flo's imagination or is there always the same magpie somewhere near this horse? Little does she know that the two animals are lifelong friends who share a magical secret. Flo soon discovers that she is finding her way into more than simply the story of Augustus, the once-famous horse now nicknamed 'Peg Leg Gus'. This is a story that touches on sadness and loss in a way that is often avoided in books for younger readers. It is a book about hope and love and how a girl’s open heart transforms the bitter and wounded old horse.
The complete year-round guide to BBQ and smoking! The BBQing and smoking industry is heating up! No longer reserved for warm weather occasions or backyard gatherings, firing up the grill or smoker is becoming ever-more popular in everyday American cooking. Written by America’s Pit Master and award-winning restaurant owner Carey Bringle of Peg Leg Porker, one of the most famous BBQ spots in Nashville, this book features more than 50 recipes and provides tried-and-true advice on BBQing and smoking all types of meat, seafood, chicken, pork, and veggies. Choose the right wood and get the best smoker or grill Get recipes for marinades, rubs, injections, and sauces Cook up hog, ribs, brisket, and chicken, and more Work with certain cuts of meat If you’re looking for a new guide to classic barbeque and more, look no further.
Scooter finds documents that lead him to believe there is a treasure hidden in the theater, and the news spreads quickly once Rizzo the Rat gets wind of the secret.
She thought she knew how to be a princess... Meg tries her best to be a good princess; but when a simple good deed backfires and leaves Meg with only one leg to stand on, she finds all her ideas of proper princess behavior turned upside down. She thought she knew what makes a hero... And she wasn't one. Princesses are meant to stand still and be rescued, right? And if rescue comes too late, a princess may cry - in a dignified and graceful way - but she certainly shouldn't pick the sword up herself! You think you know how this ends... But when a peg leg princess (and a talking cat) set sail to fight fate on the Undulatian Sea, even her fairy godfather can't be sure what happens next.