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Riding into Your Mythic Life: Transformational Adventures with the Horse
by Patricia BroersmaHorses, by their very nature, are mythic creatures — they represent in our collective imagination aspects of the human journey at its greatest. In Riding into Your Mythic Life, therapeutic riding instructor Patricia Broersma invites readers on an experiential journey of transformation with these powerful creatures, offering ways to explore life’s events as part of one’s own mythic journey. Broersma has developed her theories over twenty years of working with horses and children with special needs, as well as through a twelve-year series of horse camps for teenagers and weekend workshops for adults. Riding into Your Mythic Life offers readers the opportunity to explore and expand human potential through powerful experiences with horses and mythology. These experiences teach skills for developing intuition, compassion, and leadership, and ultimately for stepping into one’s greater life.
Riding on the Autism Spectrum
by Claudine Pelletier-MiletDiscover how Claudine Pelletier-Milet's horses open doors for individuals with autism and autism spectrum disorders. With the help of her equine friends, Claudine finds a way inside the closed world of the autistic individual.Often at a speed that astounds parents and family members, her students begin to look up, speak out, and own themselves and their relationships with the horses and people around them.
Riding the Pony Express (Saddle the Wind)
by Deborah KentWhen her father dies suddenly, 15-year-old Lexie McDonald is left an orphan in the Wyoming territory. Her brother, Callum, is on the run, accused of a crime he didn't commit, and plans are in place to send Lexie to live with an aunt in New York City. Rather than be separated from her beloved horse Cougar, Lexie disguises herself as a boy and sets out along the dangerous Pony Express trail to find Callum and clear his name.
Riding the Storm (The Dolphin Diaries #3)
by Ben M. BaglioJody, her family, and the crew of Dolphin Dreamer are in the Bahamas to see some Atlantic Spotted Dolphins. Jody's brothers are fascinated with stories of treasure hunting and the things that people have found from very old wrecked ships. Brittany is fascinated with several college students who have been bothering other tourists and the local dolphins. What will happen to the treasure hunters and rebellious Brittany when the college kids' go out in their boat in spite of warnings of a tropical storm?
Riding the Storm and Under the Stars (Dolphin Diaries #1)
by Lucy DanielsRiding the StormJody and her family have arrived in the Bahamas. Here they'll get the chance to visit Little Bahama Bank - a dolphin study group run by friends of Craig and Gina. Jody can't wait to see some Atlantic spotted dolphins - even go swimming with them if she can. But a party of rowdy teenagers have docked near Dolphin Dreamer, and Brittany is intent on befriending them - much to everyone's disapproval! But then Jody hears the rumours about a sunken treasure ship nearby that has never been found. Whoever does find the long-lost Elvira will find centuries-old treasure and a small fortune! Jody wonders whether she and the rest of the crew of Dolphin Dreamer could be the ones to succeed. The trouble is, a certain obnoxious gang are wondering the very same thing . . .Under the StarsStill in the Bahamas, Dolphin Dreamer has been diverted off course by a phone call - inviting the crew to help at the births of three baby dolphins. Jody is delighted - this is the experience of a lifetime for her! Arriving at Dolphin Haven, Jody and her family, along with Brittany, meet Dan and Alicia Summers, whose three expectant dolphin mums - Bella, Misty and Evie - are nearly ready to give birth. But there are complications ahead - Evie has been pregnant several times before, and her calves have never lived. This is Evie's last chance to finally become a mum, and everyone is worried that something will go wrong again. Jody's not sure she can bear to see Evie losing her baby - but she's going to be there for her, whatever happens . . .(P) Hodder Children's Books 2011
Riding the Storm: Book 3 (Dolphin Diaries #3)
by Lucy DanielsJody McGrath's dolphin dreams are coming true! Her family is sailing around the world researching dolphins - and Jody is recording all their exciting adventures in her Dolphin Diaries ...Riding the Storm The McGraths have arrived in the Bahamas! Jody can't wait to visit Little Bahama Bank to see Atlantic spotted dolphins, and find out if the rumours of a lost treasure ship are really true ... Under the Stars Jody is at Dophin Haven in the Bahamas where Bella Misty and Evie are about to give birth! Everyone is excited - but also worried. Evie's calves have died in the past. Will this calf live?(P) Hodder Children's Books 2002
Riding to Win (Pine Hollow #9)
by Bonnie BryantThe Pine Hollow riders discover what winning—and losing—is all about The countdown is on for the annual Colesford Horse Show. Carole and Stevie are among the five riders chosen by owner Max to represent Pine Hollow Stables. Carole is sure she and her beloved horse Samson can win at this year&’s competition, while Stevie would be satisfied with just a simple ribbon. But, come to think of it, a blue ribbon would be nice . . . Meanwhile, Lisa is facing bigger challenges. She has accepted a spot at Northern Virginia University, which happens to be just forty miles away from her friends and boyfriend. But with her horse Prancer pregnant and her mom getting a divorce, college doesn&’t feel so important.
Riding to Win (Pine Hollow #9)
by Bonnie BryantThe Pine Hollow riders discover what winning—and losing—is all about The countdown is on for the annual Colesford Horse Show. Carole and Stevie are among the five riders chosen by owner Max to represent Pine Hollow Stables. Carole is sure she and her beloved horse Samson can win at this year&’s competition, while Stevie would be satisfied with just a simple ribbon. But, come to think of it, a blue ribbon would be nice . . . Meanwhile, Lisa is facing bigger challenges. She has accepted a spot at Northern Virginia University, which happens to be just forty miles away from her friends and boyfriend. But with her horse Prancer pregnant and her mom getting a divorce, college doesn&’t feel so important.
Riding with Oliveira
by Dominique BarbierThe true Mestre is a person who directs and changes your life. Renowned champion of classical equitation principles and bestselling author Dominique Barbier names the revered Portuguese equestrian Mestre Nuno Oliveira as his. &“Through great discipline, scholarly, serious inquiry and analysis, and a nonstop relentless passion, he formed his understanding of the Equestrian Art,&” says Barbier. &“As any student of Mestre Nuno Oliveira will know, he was anything but a simple man.&”Over several years Barbier had the unique opportunity to form an intimate relationship with Mestre Oliveira. In this deeply personal book Barbier chronicles their time together. Beginning in a tiny, dimly lit riding hall in Póvoa de Santo Adrião, Portugal, where seminal moments of Barbier's riding education dawned under the watchful eyes of many luminaries of the European riding elite, the book then explores what came later when Barbier studied with the Mestre in Avessada and traveled with him to Belgium. Barbier's recollections are complemented by those of three other equestrians who learned from the Mestre: Dany Lahaye, Bettina Drummond, and Luis Valença. The result is a remarkable and insightful retrospective of one of the most extraordinary horsemen of all time.
Riff Raff Sails the High Cheese (I Can Read Level 2)
by Susan SchadeShiver me whiskers! Someone has stolen the mice pirates’ most valuable loot: a great big chunk of cheese! Captain Riff Raff and the gang set out to retrieve the stolen booty, but can the cheese be seized?With colorful illustrations from Anne Kennedy and lively text from Susan Schade, Riff Raff Sails the High Cheese strengthens reading skills for beginning readers and buccaneers. Mice pirates and young readers use rhyming words and simple wordplay to solve the mystery of the missing cheese.Riff Raff Sails the High Cheese is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate (I Can Read Level 2)
by Susan SchadeAhoy, mateys . . . and mice! Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate is setting off on a treasure hunt with his cheese-loving crew, but before they can find the treasure, the bold swashbucklers must find the missing clue!With colorful, detailed illustrations from Anne Kennedy and lively text from Susan Schade, Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate strengthens reading skills for beginning readers and young buccaneers. The mouse pirates use rhyming words to find their destinations, which help early readers recognize phonics sounds!Join in on the fun in this hilarious Level 2 I Can Read story, geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
Riff Raff: Can't You See? We're Lost at Sea! (I Can Read Level 2)
by Susan SchadeLand ho! The adorable mice pirates are on their way home when they encounter a serious storm.A gust of wind blows away the map and causes Captain Riff Raff to get a big WHAP on the head, making their voyage a bit more complicated. The mice pirates must put their paws together to find their way!I Can Read books are designed to encourage a love of reading. Riff Raff: Can't You See? We're Lost at Sea! is a Level 2 book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
Riff Raff: Shiver Me Whiskers! (I Can Read Level 2)
by Susan SchadeRiff Raff's cave has become crowded, and with the mice pirates in close quarters, things are getting a bit rowdy! Can the brave buccaneers evade Gorgon Zola's gang and make it to a new cave, safe and sound?Riff Raff stars in another hilarious I Can Read, perfect for beginning buccaneers—and readers!
Rift (Nightshade Prequel #1)
by Andrea CremerChronicling the rise of the Keepers, this is the stunning prequel to Andrea Cremer's internationally bestselling Nightshade trilogy! Sixteen-year-old Ember Morrow is promised to a group called Conatus after one of their healers saves her mother's life. Once she arrives, Ember finds joy in wielding swords, learning magic, and fighting the encroaching darkness loose in the world. She also finds herself falling in love with her mentor, the dashing, brooding, and powerful Barrow Hess. When the knights realize Eira, one of their leaders, is dabbling in dark magic, Ember and Barrow must choose whether to follow Eira into the nether realm or to pledge their lives to destroying her and her kind. With action, adventure, magic, and tantalizing sensuality, this book is as fast-paced and breathtaking as the Nightshade novels.
Right Now!: Real Kids Speaking Up for Change
by Miranda PaulA joyful, inspiring picture book that introduces readers to eleven young people from around the world who didn&’t wait until they were grown to speak up about things that matter to them and change the world for the better, from an award-winning author and New York Times best-selling illustrator.From climate activist Greta Thunberg to anti-bullying advocate Jaylen Arnold to peace activist Bana Alabed and more, these short profiles of young people and their causes will inspire readers to think about what matters most to them. An author's note, Actions to Make a Difference, and additional resources are also included, providing a roadmap for any kid who wants to make change and help others too.
Right Whales (WorldLife Library)
by Phil ClaphamNo species better illustrates the damage done by humans to the great whales than the right whale. Considered by whalers the 'right' whale to kill, this slow, plankton-feeding giant was first hunted in European waters at least a thousand years ago. Huge numbers were slaughtered worldwide until the whaling finally stopped. This unique portrait contains a text packed with facts and field experiences, alongside rare photographs of the whales. It reveals their natural history, discusses their conservation, and informs us that time is running short to help them. Despite over seven decades of protection, most right whale populations are still showing little signs of recovery, and today they are amongst the most endangered of all mammals.
Right on Your Tail! (Ratnip #3)
by Cam HigginsRatnip goes for the gold in a citywide race in this third book of the chapter book series from the author of Good Dog.Ratnip is entering the City Race, where critters race through the streets by climbing up poles, scurrying along telephone wires, and jumping across fences. Ratnip has his eye on the prize, but his competition is tough—especially the REAL gym rat! Can Ratnip prove himself fastest critter in the city? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Ratnip chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
by Rudyard KiplingA courageous mongoose thwarts the evil plans of Nag and Nagaina, two big black cobras who live in the garden.
Riley
by Susan HughesMeet Riley, a loving golden retriever puppy!Kat and her BFF Maya love playing with the puppies at her aunt Jenn's grooming business, Tails Up! The girls know that every dog has its own special personality...and problems. Luckily, Kat and Maya are always there to help a puppy in need! When a sweet golden retriever puppy named Riley is boarded at Tails Up!, Kat and Maya couldn't be more excited! Riley is supersweet and friendly. But when a new girl named Grace shows up in Kat's class, she finds herself wishing Grace was as easy to get along with as Riley. Kat is disappointed to find herself paired up with Grace, who can't seem to get that mean look off of her face! But is Grace unkind, or is she just lonely? Maybe Riley can help her figure it out!
Riley Reynolds Takes Care of Business (Riley Reynolds)
by Jay AlbeeFish, snakes, horses, cats, guinea pigs—you name an animal, and nonbinary fourth-grader Riley loves it! But nothing is better than a big, fluffy dog, and Riley would love to have one. Since that might never happen, Riley is more than happy to watch one for a week. Riley is ready to do the work, but they are sure it will be more fun than work. After all, how much work can a big, fluffy dog really be?
Riley the Rescue Dog
by Carole MarshThis is in a diary form entered by a rescue dog, Riley and consists of a list of rescue dog supplies and Riley's seven day journal.
Riley: Trapped! Riley (Passionate Protectors Ser. #1)
by Lori FosterShe's determined to be in control…Riley by New York Times Bestselling Author Lori Foster Regina Foxworth has no clue why an unknown assailant is out to get a small-town reporter like her. Or why the police won&’t take her concerns seriously. So Regina gets a guard dog—make that a four-pound &“guard&” Chihuahua!—and signs up for self-defense classes. But she might get more than she expected when she starts to fall for sexy instructor Riley Moore! FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Lone Star Lovers by Jessica Lemmon Penelope Brand&’s hookup with billionaire Zach Ferguson was casual. Until he announces her as his fake fiancée to avoid scandal—and she discovers she&’s pregnant. Now Zach demands they say &“I do&” for their child. But Pen won&’t settle for a sham marriage. If Zach wants to keep his Lone Star lover, it&’s his whole heart or nothing…New York Times Bestselling Author Lori Foster
Rimfire: The Barrel Racing Morgan Horse (Morgan Horse Series #6)
by Ellen F. FeldRIMFIRE takes readers to a whole new realm within the world of horses. When Heather travels to Oklahoma to visit family friends, she is introduced to barrel racing. Falling in love with this quick-paced sport, Heather is thrilled when she returns home and discovers Rimfire, a fabulous Morgan barrel racer who just happens to be for sale. When her parents refuse to buy yet another horse, Heather convinces her friend Nicholas to purchase Rimfire. Everything is going well until Heather decides to take Rimfire to a competition without Nicholas's permission. What will happen to the horse as he makes that final turn around the last barrel, and more importantly, has Heather jeopardized her friendship with Nicholas, all for the sake of a ribbon?
Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend
by Susan OrleanHe believed the dog was immortal. So begins Susan Orlean's sweeping, powerfully moving account of Rin Tin Tin's journey from orphaned puppy to movie star and international icon. Orlean, a staff writer at The New Yorker who has been hailed as "a national treasure" by The Washington Post, spent nearly ten years researching and reporting her most captivating book to date: the story of a dog who was born in 1918 and never died. It begins on a battlefield in France during World War I, when a young American soldier, Lee Duncan, discovered a newborn German shepherd in the ruins of a bombed-out dog kennel. To Duncan, who came of age in an orphanage, the dog's survival was a miracle. He saw something in Rin Tin Tin that he felt compelled to share with the world. Duncan brought Rinty home to California, where the dog's athleticism and acting ability drew the attention of Warner Bros. Over the next ten years, Rinty starred in twenty-three blockbuster silent films that saved the studio from bankruptcy and made him the most famous dog in the world. At the height of his popularity, Rin Tin Tin was Hollywood's number one box office star. During the decades that followed, Rinty and his descendants rose and fell with the times, making a tumultuous journey from silent films to talkies, from black-and-white to color, from radio programs to one of the most popular television shows of the baby boom era, The Adventures of Rin-Tin-Tin. The canine hero's legacy was cemented by Duncan and a small group of others--including Bert Leonard, the producer of the TV series, and Daphne Hereford, the owner of the current Rin Tin Tin--who have dedicated their lives to making sure the dog's legend will never die. At its core, Rin Tin Tin is a poignant exploration of the enduring bond between humans and animals. It is also a richly textured history of twentieth-century entertainment and entrepreneurship. It spans ninety years and explores everything from the shift in status of dogs from working farmhands to beloved family members, from the birth of obedience training to the evolution of dog breeding, from the rise of Hollywood to the past and present of dogs in war. Filled with humor and heart and moments that will move you to tears, Susan Orlean's first original book since The Orchid Thief is an irresistible blend of history, human interest, and masterful storytelling--a dazzling celebration of a great American dog by one of our most gifted writers.
Ring of Bright Water: A Trilogy
by Gavin MaxwellThis classic memoir of otters in the Scottish Highlands and the naturalist who cared for them is “one of the outstanding wildlife books of all time” (New York Herald Tribune).While touring the Iraqi marshes, Gavin Maxwell was captivated by an otter and became a devoted advocate of and spokesman for the species. Maxwell moved to a remote house in the Scottish Highlands, co-habiting there with three otters and living an idyllic and isolated life—until fate, fame, and fire conspired against him. This volume weaves together the Scottish otter stories from Maxwell’s three non-fiction books, Ring of Bright Water, The Rocks Remain, and Raven Meet Thy Brother—and includes his beautifully expressive illustrations. Ring of Bright Water: A Trilogy stands as a lasting tribute to a man, his work, and his passion for another species.