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Author: Gary Stevens
Publisher: Citadel Press
Published: 2003-05
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9780806524504
DOWNLOAD EBOOKForeword by Bill Shoemaker. In this thrilling autobiography, champion jockey Gary Stevens chronicles his incredible career that has spanned more than twenty years and taken him around the world on the backs of some of the greatest horses. Told by a man who has lived it, this is a behind-the-scenes account of the racing world with all its thrills and perils.
Author: Jim Huber
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 207
ISBN-13: 0785266887
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this beautifully written, reflective, and humorous book, Huber, host of CNN's "The Sporting Life", tells of his precious final months with his father. His recollections include moments that brought him to tears--both from crying and laughing--as he discovered what matters most in life.
Author: Avalyn Hunter
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 2024-04-30
Total Pages: 271
ISBN-13: 1985900351
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNo Thoroughbred race in the state of Kentucky holds a more hallowed place in the national and international consciousness than the Kentucky Derby. Its fame is richly deserved, yet there are other equally important and historic races whose significance deserves a larger share of the spotlight—none more so than the Derby's sister race, the Kentucky Oaks. Inaugurated on May 19, 1875—just two days after the first Kentucky Derby—and run annually at Churchill Downs since then, the Kentucky Oaks is America's most prestigious race for three-year-old fillies and the second-oldest continuously run horse race in North America. Always cherished by horsemen as a test for the future mothers of the Thoroughbred, the Oaks has in recent years become a major charity and fashion gala in addition to its significance as a sporting event. Yet, although multiple books have been published about the Kentucky Derby, popular and academic historians alike have largely overlooked the Oaks. In The Kentucky Oaks: 150 Years of Running for the Lilies, author Avalyn Hunter sets out to recover the history of one of the most watched and highly attended events in Thoroughbred racing. Beginning with Meriweather Lewis Clark Jr.'s creation of a race designed to parallel England's historic Oaks Stakes, Hunter traces the evolution of the Kentucky Oaks through the stories of the men, women, and fillies that have made the Kentucky Oaks a symbol for women's growing participation in the sport at all levels.
Author: Lauren Elliott
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 2019-09-24
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 1496720210
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAddie Greyborne is preparing for the holidays at her bookstore in seaside New England—but a winter storm is coming, in more ways than one . . . Addie’s getting into the spirit for the upcoming Charity Auction—especially since she’s got an 1843 copy of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol to donate. Her former colleagues at the Boston Public Library have confirmed that its worth runs toward the high five figures, which should help with the new pediatric wing. Her mood darkens, though, when a visitor from the past appears—Jonathan Hemingway, the father of her late fiancé. His presence stirs up sad memories for Addie, but also has her fuming when Jonathan, true to his womanizing ways, runs off for a lunchtime liaison with Teresa Lang, who’s in charge of the auction. Soon after, Addie heads to Teresa’s office at the hospital—and finds the poor woman’s dead body. What she doesn’t find is her valuable first edition. What sort of Scrooge would steal from sick children and commit murder in the process? As a Nor’easter bears down and a mystery emerges about Jonathan’s past, Addie must find out if she can appraise people’s motives and characters as well as she can appraise rare books . . .
Author: Christine Des Garennes
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9781931599085
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeaturing more than 70 museums, this is the quintessential guide to quirky, offbeat museums throughout the Midwest. Included are museums in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois and Iowa. From the Mustard Museum in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin to the Super Museum in Metropolis, Illinois, and the Spam Museum in Austin, Minnesota, this guide is sure to amuse and entertain.
Author: Carrolyn Pichet
Publisher: Author House
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 131
ISBN-13: 1491848650
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMy Lovely Golden Rose is a delightful collection of the author's personal experiences and life lessons. Let yourself be transported into this exciting new world. Carrolyn Pichet paints vivid images of memorable interactions, sharing special moments with family and friends. Take time to enjoy a myriad of delicious tidbits as the author pours her heart into the most intimately precious memories of people who have touched her life. You'll follow life events such as friendship, love, marriage and at the same time get a glimpse of the author's vision for the future. Observe how she uses poetry to express her eternal optimism. You'll savor writings from special guests poets as budding artists test the waters within the realm of poetry. Through her poetry, you'll share the spiritual and physical beauty that is ever present in her relationships with others. Transforming her life experiences into poetry, the author creates an atmosphere of pure enchantment. As you read, poetic imagery lures you into another world through elaborate stories, flashbacks and the bits and pieces set in her living mosaic. You are invited to share her rich experiences and enter a marvelous world of beauty and wonder. The welcome mat has been placed before you.
Author: Katherine A. Eckstrom
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published: 2012-10-30
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 1621870669
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDevised by Dr. Frantisek Horak, a top-ranked geneticist from the Czech Republic, the Cesky Terrier is one dog world's best kept secrets and one of the few terrier breeds that did not derive from the British Islands. This modern creation is a rare combination of beauty and ability, a "small, slim and elegant" terrier that is a true go-to-ground working dog. Originally devised from crosses of the Scottish and Sealyham Terriers, today's Cesky Terrier is a purebred dog through and through, recognized by the American Kennel Club and all of the world's major registries. The author, Katherine Eckstrom is the heiress apparent of Dr. Horak, having cooperated with the famous geneticist before his death and continuing to breed his dream dogs from his original line of Czech dogs. Mrs. Eckstrom is the world authority of the Cesky Terrier, an American breeder who is highly respected in the Czech Republic and around the world. This offers a comprehensive history of the Cesky Terrier, from the creation of the breed in Europe to its rise in today's world of purebred dogs. In discussing the breed's characteristics, the author presents an interview with Dr. Horak, thus providing the most authoritative account of the breed's desirable physical traits and personality and an explanation of the breed standard New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a breeder and selecting a health, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with handsome adults and puppies bursting with energy and personality! In all, there are over 135 photographs in this compact, useful, and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training the Cesky Terrier will help readers better mold and train their dogs into the most socialized, well-mannered purebred dog in the neighborhood. The extensive chapter on healthcare provides detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as toxic plants, bloat, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.
Author: Scooter Toby Davidson
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 1999-04-01
Total Pages: 168
ISBN-13: 9780815605652
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlthough it has only been thirty years since the first female jockey rode onto the then male only turf of thoroughbred horse racing, they have since made their mark on the racetrack and in the winner's circle. Great Women in the Sport of Kings, the first book to consider the phenomenon of female jockeys, takes an indepth look at their lives. Through the oral histories of ten top female jockeys, the authors offer intimate portraits of how they overcame personal and professional obstacles to rise to the top of thoroughbred horse racing. In her Introduction, women's sports historian Mary Jo Festle explores the larger issues of women in sport, sexism in horse racing, the struggles female jockeys face, and the significance of their success. The jockey's include: Diane Nelson, Julie Krone, Paula Keim-Bruno, Jill Jellison, Gwen Jackson, Darci Rice, Rosemary Homiester, Jr., Donna Barton, Kristi Chapman, and Dodi Duys.
Author: Steven A. Roman
Publisher: The Russell Meerdink Company Ltd.
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 205
ISBN-13: 0929346734
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