The October Horse

The October Horse

Author: Colleen McCullough

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2002-11-26

Total Pages: 1031

ISBN-13: 0743214692

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In her new book about the men who were instrumental in establishing the Rome of the Emperors, Colleen McCullough tells the story of a famous love affair and a man whose sheer ability could lead to only one end -- assassination. As The October Horse begins, Gaius Julius Caesar is at the height of his stupendous career. When he becomes embroiled in a civil war between Egypt's King Ptolemy and Queen Cleopatra, he finds himself torn between the fascinations of a remarkable woman and his duty as a Roman. Though he must leave Cleopatra, she remains a force in his life as a lover and as the mother of his only son, who can never inherit Caesar's Roman mantle, and therefore cannot solve his father's greatest dilemma -- who will be Caesar's Roman heir? A hero to all of Rome except to those among his colleagues who see his dictatorial powers as threats to the democratic system they prize so highly, Caesar is determined not to be worshiped as a god or crowned king, but his unique situation conspires to make it seem otherwise. Swearing to bring him down, Caesar's enemies masquerade as friends and loyal supporters while they plot to destroy him. Among them are his cousin and Master of the Horse, Mark Antony, feral and avaricious, priapic and impulsive; Gaius Trebonius, the nobody, who owes him everything; Gaius Cassius, eaten by jealousy; and the two Brutuses, his cousin Decimus, and Marcus, the son of his mistress Servilia, sad victim of his mother and of his uncle Cato, whose daughter he marries. All are in Caesar's debt, all have been raised to high positions, all are outraged by Caesar's autocracy. Caesar must die, they decide, for only when he is dead will Rome return to her old ways, her old republican self. With her extraordinary knowledge of Roman history, Colleen McCullough brings Caesar to life as no one has ever done before and surrounds him with an enormous and vivid cast of historical characters, characters like Cleopatra who call to us from beyond the centuries, for McCullough's genius is to make them live again without losing any of the grandeur that was Rome. Packed with battles on land and sea, with intrigue, love affairs, and murders, the novel moves with amazing speed toward the assassination itself, and then into the ever more complex and dangerous consequences of that act, in which the very fate of Rome is at stake. The October Horse is about one of the world's pivotal eras, relating as it does events that have continued to echo even into our own times.


The Magical Christmas Horse

The Magical Christmas Horse

Author: Mary Higgins Clark

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-10-25

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1442434309

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Johnny’s wish had come true. His family would be visiting his grandparents for Christmas. His grandparents lived in an old house in New England where his father had been born. The family together, the smells of the cookies baking, the snowy Christmas tree farm with trees of so many shapes and sizes, and most of all the wooden horse he had told his brother Liam about would make this the best Christmas ever. In his grandparents’ attic Johnny finds many treasures, but the wooden horse he remembered so well is missing. How can Johnny make his brother’s Christmas wish come true? Beloved and internationally bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark’s loving story together with Wendell Minor’s captivating paintings make The Magical Christmas Horse a book that captures the true heart of Christmas and one that families will make part of their Christmas tradition year after year.


The Orange Horse

The Orange Horse

Author: Hsu-Kung Liu

Publisher:

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781478868187

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An orange horse is desperate to find his long-lost brother, but the only clue he has is one half of an old photo. The horse decides to advertise, but the answers he gets leaves him feeling hopeless. Then, one day, the orange horse meets a brown horse and they immediately become good friends. Coincidentally, the brown horse also has one half of an old photo. Could he be the long-lost brother the orange horse has been searching for?


Antony and Cleopatra

Antony and Cleopatra

Author: Colleen McCullough

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-12-03

Total Pages: 836

ISBN-13: 1476767653

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In this final novel in the Roman series, McCullough turns her attention to the legendary romance of Antony and Cleopatra.


A Good Horse

A Good Horse

Author: Jane Smiley

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2010-10-26

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 0375894152

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When eighth grader Abby Lovitt looks out at those pure-gold rolling hills, she knows there’s no place she’d rather be than her family’s ranch—even with all the hard work of tending to nine horses. But some chores are no work at all, like grooming young Jack. At eight months, his rough foal coat has shed out, leaving a smooth, rich silk, like chocolate. As for Black George, such a good horse, it turns out he’s a natural jumper. When he and Abby clear four feet easy as pie, heads start to turn at the ring—buyers’ heads—and Abby knows Daddy won’t turn down a good offer. Then a letter arrives from a private investigator, and suddenly Abby stands to lose not one horse but two. The letter states that Jack’s mare may have been sold to the Lovitts as stolen goods. A mystery unfolds, more surprising than Abby could ever expect. Will she lose her beloved Jack to his rightful owners? Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley raises horses of her own, and her affection and expertise shine through in this inviting horse novel for young readers, set in 1960s California horse country and featuring characters from The Georges and the Jewels.


Caesar

Caesar

Author: Colleen McCullough

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2020-06-16

Total Pages: 928

ISBN-13: 0063019833

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In the long, fabled history of Rome, never was there one more adored -- yet more feared -- than Gaius Julius Caesar. Invincible on the field of battle, he commands the love and loyalty of those who fight at his side and would gladly give their lives for his glory. Yet in Rome there are enemies everywhere orchestrating his downfall and disgrace. Fanatical rivals like Cato and Bibulus would tear Rome asunder just to destroy her greatest champion -- using their wiles, position, and false promises to seduce others into the fold: vacillating Cicero, the spineless Brutus ... even Pompey the Great, Caesar's former ally. But only ill fortune can come to the "Good Men" who underestimate Caesar. For Rome is his glorious destiny -- one that will impel him reluctantly to the banks of the Rubicon ... and beyond, into triumphant legend.


Year of the Horse

Year of the Horse

Author: Justin Allen

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781590202739

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A thrill-ride adventure novel capturing the adventure, mystery, legend, and lore of America


My Very Own Horse Book

My Very Own Horse Book

Author: Cornelia Thompson

Publisher:

Published: 2009-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781591748175

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Everything anyone would want to know about horses is here, from gaits and grooming, to breeds and body language, to neighs and nickers (there's a difference)! To apply all this horse sense, look no further than your own model horse, packaged with every copy. Custom made for us to our own design, it's hand-painted and absolutely collector-quality.


Happy Horse

Happy Horse

Author: E. Ashe

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780972784900

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Happy Horse (TM) is a lovely story that takes a child through their day from going to the playground to petting Happy Horse and to going to sleep. It's a perfect bedtime story. Happy Horse is intentionally written for children 1 to 6 years of age. The story uses the concept of Happy Horse's Foot Steps to create patterns that the children will recognize. The illustrations are intentionally simple for the intended age group. Children seem to love this book and this character. They ask to have it read to them again and again. The book teaches the concept of "Right" and "Left" as well as teaching concepts like being careful and listening to the instructor. Happy Horse is a pleasure to read to small children. The Series Happy Horse TM Adventures takes children on many exciting adventures such as riding the trail, learning about the barn as well as many other learning concepts. Happy Horse is for children 1 to 6 years of age and for adults to read to them. Come read and ride along with Happy Horse and his friends on this adventure and his new adventures. Happy Horse by Author Illustrator E. Ashe will delight young children for hours. Also, available on E-books at Amazon.com. Search Happy Horse by E Ashe.


The Royal Horse of Europe

The Royal Horse of Europe

Author: Sylvia Loch

Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media

Published: 2019-04-02

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 9781635617054

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In this classic equestrian history book, renowned author Sylvia Loch explores the famous horses of Europe's Iberian Peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal), specifically the noble Andalusian and Lusitano breeds. Expertly illustrated with over 100 beautiful photos, Horse & Hound magazine described it as "the equestrian book of the year.."