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Ruffian (Thoroughbred Legends #13)
by Milton C. TobyEven against the backdrop of the seventies, a decade of equine superstars and Triple Crown winners, Ruffian's story stands out as one of the most poignant of her time. This great black filly, often mistaken for a colt because of her impressive size, soared to record-breaking heights. Along the way she garnered a following of both hardened bettors and casual fans. Anyone who ever watched her could not forget her. She was always in front, always dominating the fillies that challenged her. In her short career of eleven races, she was brilliant enough to be compared to Secretariat. Her tragic ending in a match race with Foolish Pleasure that pitted the genders against one another delivered horse racing a tough blow. Not only had a fateful misstep erased a star from the sky, but thousands had witnessed Ruffian's demise from the grandstand or on national television. They left the race with a piece of their hearts missing. Ruffian recounts the amazing career of this charismatic racehorse who set the standard by which all fillies and mares are measured. It also delves into the significant roles played by her trainer, Frank Whiteley; her jockey Jacinto Vasquez; and Stuart and Barbara Janney, her owners and her breeders. Ruffian was ranked No. 35 in The Blood-Horse magazine's list of the Top 100 Racehorses of 20th Century.
Ruffleclaw
by Cornelia Funke Oliver LatschThe beloved and bestselling author of Inkheart returns with a chapter book full of mischief, heart, hilarious illustrations, and pet monsters! Goodbye, earthworms. Hello, chocolate cake! Ruffleclaw is a furry red monster who lives under a toolshed, and he's sick of eating bugs. When he decides to move in with a family of humans, he climbs right into bed with a boy named Tommy. Tommy wants to keep Ruffleclaw as a pet, but it won't be easy. Ruffleclaw makes huge messes--he spits, he drinks shampoo, and he eats everything in the fridge . . . along with the plates! Can Tommy teach his monster to behave? Cornelia Funke's signature touch of imagination and humor delights young readers in her chapter books--Emma and the Blue Genie, The Pirate Pig, and Ruffleclaw. From the Hardcover edition.
Rufus
by Rutherford MontgomeryRUFUS is a wildlife story laid in the Rocky Mountains of the West. It is the story of a young bobcat and his struggle to survive in the wilderness. The reader first meets Rufus as a lone, wandering youngster who has just left his mother and now has to depend upon himself for food and shelter. Now that he is out on his own, Rufus begins living his life the only way he knows how, by hunting. He stakes out a territory and becomes a skillful hunter, preferring to make his meals of brush rabbits and fat mice. Rufus, like all other wild animals is forced to obey the laws of the wild that decree that the strong shall survive to maintain the balance of nature. As Rufus grows and matures he has a number of exciting adventures including an encounter with a party of hunters and a pack of hounds, a flash flood, the raiding of a sheep camp, an avalanche, a struggle with a porcupine, a narrow escape from a pack of hungry gray wolves, and the search for a mate. Eventually Rufus finds a mate and settles down to the responsibilities of a family. He now must find food for more than just himself. Feeding his family becomes a real struggle as times become difficult when a rabbit plague occurs and forces the bobcat family to exist at the starvation level.
Rufus: The Remarkable True Story of a Tamed Fox
by Ernest DudleyRufus was born free in the Scottish highlands; but when he came into the possession of Don MacCaskill, he proved a willing captive. Not surprising in view of the understanding care and loving attention he received in the MacCaskill household. The wonderful part about this story is how Rufus responded to his captivity and to the other pets in the MacCaskill household. There was Cronk the raven, Shuna the Labrador pup, and Cassius the half-wild kitten; and Rufus became close friends with them all. Ernest Dudley has written a factual narrative of great warmth about an animal too often condemned to death for reasons not always valid and seldom without abiding prejudice. The book recounts how this playful, affectionate fox refuses to return to the wild; how he becomes acquainted with a vixen, mates, and breeds young in captivity. How Rufus allows strangers to hold him; how he poses for pictures; and how his unique personality captivates all who come to know him. This revealing document will be deeply enjoyed by everyone who loves animals or is interested in animal behavior.
Rugby and Rosie
by Nan Parson RossiterRugby a chocolate lab, was used to being the only dog around his house. But then one day Rosie came to live with him. Rosie was being raised to become a Guide Dog at Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Can Rugby learn to love Rosie?
Rules for Vampires
by Alex FoulkesStraighten your cape and sharpen your claws . . . being a vampire is harder than it looks! The deliciously funny debut from Alex Foulkes, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie. There are highs and lows to being a vampire. On one claw, you get cool powers like beastly strength and hypnotism and the ability to GRIMWALK. On the other claw, however, vampires are bound by the Vampiric Laws: rules to protect the balance between the worlds of the Living and the Undead. And unfortunately, 11-year-old Leo has just forgotten rule number one . . . The Rules for Vampires don't tell you what to do when you make a ghostly enemy, or accidentally restart an ancient war. But Leo and her very unusual family are more than up to the job. A monstrously funny and devilishly dark new adventure from debut talent Alex Foulkes, illustrated throughout by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, Rules for Vampires is the series that fans of Lemony Snickett and Skulduggery Pleasant will devour for breakfast.
Rules for Vampires: Ghosts Bite Back (Rules For Vampires Ser. #2)
by Alex FoulkesStraighten your cape and ready your fangs . . . the ghosts are biting back. The spookiest story you'll read this year is the ghoulish follow-up to Alex Foulkes's highly acclaimed Rules for Vampires. A vampire and a ghost being friends is unheard of. It makes no sense. The two factions have despised one another for all eternity. But . . . Leo the vampire and Minna the ghost have battled together side-by-side, they're sisters-in-arms, they're best friends, and they'll have to work together to vanquish a new, deadly threat.Summoned to the Ghostly Realm for the murder of the Orphanmaster, Leo must complete three tasks to prove herself worthy of her unlife, each more treacherous than the last. Can Leo convince the Ghostly Realm of her innocence and earn her freedom, or will she be trapped there forever? A monstrously funny and devilishly dark new adventure in Alex Foulkes's Rules for Vampires series, illustrated throughout by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, Ghosts Bite Back is perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Skulduggery Pleasant to sink their claws into.Praise for Rules for Vampires:'A wickedly fun debut, with a wonderfully strong girl hero.' Cressida Cowell, Children's Laureate 'Fans of fast-paced, well-written gothic romps will devour Rules for Vampires.' Phil Earle, bestselling author of When the Sky Falls&‘Deliciously dark, fangtastically feisty and gloriously gothic!' Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang&‘Brilliant! It&’s a deadly funny, twisty, gothic romp with the loveliest vampire. Sara Ogilvie&’s illustrations are the perfect match.&’ Jenny McLachlan, bestselling author of Land of Roar'Wonderfully atmospheric, humorous and touching.&’ Radiya Hafiza, author of Rumaysa
Ruling Reptiles: Crocodylian Biology and Archosaur Paleobiology (Life of the Past)
by James O. Farlow Matthew F. Bonnan Ray Wilhite Christine Böhmer Stephanie K. Drumheller Roger S. Seymour Hendrik Klein Holly N. Woodward Ricardo Araújo Vincent Fernandez Peter S. Johnston Christopher R. Langel Sarah W. Keenan Marisa Tellez Patrick V. Wheatley Ryan J. Haupt Alexander K. Hastings Domenic C. D'Amore Jackson K. Njau Lucy Gomes de Souza Rodrigo Vargas Pêgas Mauro Bruno da Silva Lacerda Kirstin S. Brink Aaron R. LeBlanc Thomas M. Cullen Alida M. Bailleul Mary H. Schweitzer Julia Audije-Gil Fernando Barroso-Barcenilla Oscar Cambra-Moo Haley D. O'Brien Peter Brice Gordon Grigg Cory J. KumagaiModern crocodylians—crocodiles, alligators, caiman (Central and South America), and gharials (India)—have evolved over 250 million years from a fully terrestrial, bipedal ancestor. Along with birds, crocodylians are the only living members of Archosauria, the group including nonavian dinosaurs. Ruling Reptiles features contributions on a broad range of topics surrounding crocodylian evolution and biology including osteology, osteohistology, developmental biology, myology, odontology, functional morphology, allometry, body size estimation, taphonomy, parasitology, ecology, thermophysiology, and ichnology. It demonstrates how the wide variety of these studies can also provide crucial insights into dinosaurian biology and evolution.Featuring the latest findings and interpretations, Ruling Reptiles: Crocodylian Biology and Archosaur Paleobiology is an essential resource for zoologists, biologists, and paleontologists.
Rumble in the Jungle
by Giles AndreaeCome into the jungle for a noisy, rhyming animal adventure in this colourful read-aloud picture book! There's a rumble in the jungle, There's a whisper in the trees, The animals are waking up, And rustling the leaves ...Little ones will love looking at the colourful pictures and joining in with all the great sound words, as they discover lots of exciting jungle animals. Including lions, elephants, chimpanzees, zebras, hippos and more! Each page introduces a different animal, with a short read-aloud rhyme.From the author of international bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance.
Rumblewick's Diary #3: My Unwilling Witch Starts a Girl Band (Rumblewick's Diary #3)
by Hiawyn Oram Sarah WarburtonWitty Rumblewick the cat is back, writing about even more hilarious hijinx with his unwilling witch in Book 3 of the series. Rumblewick is Haggy Aggy's right-hand cat, contractually bound to shape her into the best witch she can be. The problem? Haggy Aggy is a most unwitchy witch, and she has no interest in boiling frogs--she wants to be a STAR! Now Haggy is dead-set on entering the Girl Bands Are Us contest and becoming a rockstar. But how is Rumblewick to stop her and avoid the wrath of the ruling witches if he can't stop his head from bopping along with the music? With hand-written text of varying sizes, doodles, and comical black-and-white illustrations throughout, it's easy to believe you're really reading a diary.
Rumblewick's Diary #4: My Unwilling Witch Gets a Makeover (Rumblewick's Diary #4)
by Hiawyn Oram Sarah WarburtonWitty Rumblewick the cat is back, writing about even more hilarious hijinx with his unwilling witch in Book 4 of the series. Rumblewick is Haggy Aggy's right-hand cat, contractually bound to shape her into the best witch she can be. The problem? Haggy is willfully unwilling, and she much prefers nail polish to broomsticks. Now Haggy says black is out and pink is in. What sort of witch wears PINK?! As if that weren't enough, she's on her way to get a makeover to jumpstart her modeling career-and on Fright Night, no less! With hand-written text of varying sizes, doodles, and comical black-and-white illustrations throughout, it's easy to believe you're really reading a diary.
Ruminant (Horned) Herbivores (World of Animals: Mammals #6)
by Pat Morris Amy-Jane BeerDiscusses cattle, deer, and sheep from around the world
Rumo & His Miraculous Adventures: And His Miraculous Adventures
by Walter Moers“Equal parts J. K. Rowling, Douglas Adams, and Shel Silverstein . . . a work of monumental silliness” from the author of The City of Dreaming Books (The Washington Post).Rumo is a little Wolperting who will one day become the greatest hero in the history of Zamonia. Armed with Dandelion, his talking sword, he fights his way across Overworld and Netherworld, two very different realms chock-full of adventures, dangers, and unforgettable characters: Rala, the beautiful girl Wolperting who cultivates a hazardous relationship with death; General Ticktock, the evil commander of the Copper Killers; Ushan DeLucca, the finest and most weather-sensitive swordsman in Zamonia; Volzotan Smyke, the corpulent Shark Grub; Rolv of the Forest, a Wolperting who can pass through the White Fire; Yggdra Syl, the guardian of the Nurn Forest and its talkative animals; Professor Abdullah Nightingale, inventor of the Chest-of-Drawers Oracle; and, the worst of luck, the deadly Metal Maiden.“There are weird and wonderful fantasy creatures and astonishingly original settings.” —The Guardian“Exuberant . . . Full of sly humor, this rambunctious novel will appeal to fans tired of the usual epic fantasy.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“A brilliantly imagined, well-executed jaunt through strange lands full of wild characters.” —Booklist“Cross Lord of the Rings with Yellow Submarine, throw in dashes of Monty Python, Douglas Adams, Shrek and The Princess Bride, season with more serious fare such as The Tin Drum and The Odyssey . . . part of the pleasure of reading it is to see what echoes will next bounce off its crags.” —Kirkus Reviews
Rumour Has It: The absorbing and irresistible romance! (Animal Magnetism)
by Jill ShalvisThe fourth in the sexy, heartwarming Animal Magnetism series from the New York Times bestselling author of the Cedar Ridge and Lucky Harbor series. Fans of Bella Andre, Robyn Carr and Rachel Gibson will adore these romances with Jill's irresistible combination of humour and romance.Special Ops soldier Griffin Reid doesn't exactly have happy memories of growing up in Sunshine, Idaho. But when he returns to recovering from a war injury, he finds comfort in the last person he'd expect. Teacher Kate Evans harbours dreams of graduate school and a happily-ever-after, desperate to break out of the monotony of Sunshine. Luckily, a certain sexy man has just come back into her life. Until now, Griffin has seen Kate as simply his little sister's friend. But as they both attempt to forge their paths, they must decide if their passionate connection can turn into something more lasting...Want more sexy, fun romance? Return to Sunshine, Idaho for more of the captivating Animal Magnetism series, visit spellbinding Lucky Harbor or take a trip to Cedar Ridge's unforgettable Colorado Mountains in Jill's other bestselling series.
Run Away Home (Phantom Stallion #24)
by Terri FarleySamantha can't wait for the holiday break from school. But there's no time to relax: Brynna's baby is due any day; the local authorities are gathering more mustangs from the range.
Run Turkey Run
by Diane MayrThe perfect picture book for the holiday, this hilarious twist on the traditional Thanksgiving feast features Turkey as he hops from hiding place to hiding place to avoid ending up as the main course. With Thanksgiving only one day away, can Turkey find a place to hide from the farmer who's looking for a plump bird for his family feast? Maybe he can hide with the pigs . . . or the ducks . . . or the horses . . . Uh-oh! Here comes the farmer! Run, Turkey, run!
Run Wild Run Free
by David RookThe strange, silent boy who roams the moors is a mystery to everyone. Why doesn't Philip talk? Why does the beautiful wild colt follow him? They seem to have a secret understanding. But now the colt has vanished. Can Philip find him, or has he lost the only friend he's every known? Unusual story of a young boy's private world - now a major motion picture presented by Columbia.
Run with the Wolves: Take a walk on the wild side
by Lucinda WildeA humorous gift book for anyone who won't keep calm and carry on, and who feels the world has gone a unicorn too far.Do not fear the wolf. Be the wolf. In a world of flamingos and unicorns, it can be hard to be a warrior. Chilling and musing are fine for some, but the universe needs achievers. For every gatherer, there must be a hunter, for every dreamer, a do-er. The next time there is a full moon, open the window and let it in: it is time to embrace your inner wolf.
Run with the Wolves: Take a walk on the wild side
by Lucinda WildeA humorous gift book for anyone who won't keep calm and carry on, and who feels the world has gone a unicorn too far.Do not fear the wolf. Be the wolf. In a world of flamingos and unicorns, it can be hard to be a warrior. Chilling and musing are fine for some, but the universe needs achievers. For every gatherer, there must be a hunter, for every dreamer, a do-er. The next time there is a full moon, open the window and let it in: it is time to embrace your inner wolf.
Run, Ducky, Run (Bee There #6)
by Lael LittkeDucky wants to be seventh-grade class president, but she fears that winning against another club member may cause her to lose her friends. When Paula “Powerhouse” Powell invites Ducky to run for seventh-grade class president, Ducky likes the idea. But the day after she agrees to let Paula be her campaign manager, she finds out that Marybeth is going to run! Will the Bee Theres--her new friends in her Beehive class--still want her to be one of them when they hear about her candidacy? It’s too late to back out of the race, but maybe, just maybe, she can do something to make sure she loses. With the help of Anton, her big brother; Dermott, her obnoxious little cousin; Jamahl, her handsome but shy friend; and Gruff the Goat, Ducky embarks on the craziest campaign ever! Read more about the adventures of a club of 12 and 13 year old girls in middle school who act allot like you as they cope with crushes, jealousy, wanting to belong, being teased, loyalty, and more. Look for these books in the Bee Theres series including #1. Getting Rid of Rhoda, #2. The Mystery of Ruby's ghost, #4. There's A Snake at Girl's Camp, #5. The Bridesmaids' Dress and #7. The Phantom Fair.
Run, Remy, Run! (Step into Reading)
by RH DisneyUnder tables, over carts, and through the dining hall—Remy the rat is on the run! But will this furry fan of fine foods get caught? Find out in this action-packed Step 1 reader based on the film Ratatouille!
Run, Rikki, Run
by Margie FisherThis beautifully illustrated children&’s book offers a touching story in verse about a young racehorse facing the challenges of growing up. In Run, Rikki, Run, a young racehorse named Rikki faces the reality that his days of playing in the pasture are over. He must now enter the world of competitive racing where he will be judged by his performance. But what if he loses? In desperation, Rikki turns to his friends for advice, but their answers only make him more confused. Finally, Rikki discovers a solution to his fear from a very unlikely source. Run, Rikki, Run is a timeless story about the exciting and frightening moments in life when change is inevitable. Everyone must grow up, and part of growing up is overcoming our fears in order to reach our full potential.
Run, Spot, Run: The Ethics of Keeping Pets
by Jessica PierceA life shared with pets brings many emotions. We feel love for our companions, certainly, and happiness at the thought that we're providing them with a safe, healthy life. But there's another emotion, less often acknowledged, that can be nearly as powerful: guilt. When we see our cats gazing wistfully out the window, or watch a goldfish swim lazy circles in a bowl, we can't help but wonder: are we doing the right thing, keeping these independent beings locked up, subject to our control? Is keeping pets actually good for the pets themselves? That's the question that animates Jessica Pierce's powerful Run, Spot, Run. A lover of pets herself (including, over the years, dogs, cats, fish, rats, hermit crabs, and more), Pierce understands the joys that pets bring us. But she also refuses to deny the ambiguous ethics at the heart of the relationship, and through a mix of personal stories, philosophical reflections, and scientifically informed analyses of animal behavior and natural history, she puts pet-keeping to the test. Is it ethical to keep pets at all? Are some species more suited to the relationship than others? Are there species one should never attempt to own? And are there ways that we can improve our pets' lives, so that we can be confident that we are giving them as much as they give us? Deeply empathetic, yet rigorous and unflinching in her thinking, Pierce has written a book that is sure to help any pet owner, unsettling assumptions but also giving them the knowledge to build deeper, better relationships with the animals with whom they've chosen to share their lives.
Runaway (Starlight Animal Rescue #1)
by Dandi Daley MackallMeet 16-year-old Dakota Brown. She used to love all things "horse" until she lost everything, including hope. The minute she sets foot on her foster parents' farm -- "Starlight Animal Rescue" -- she plans her escape. But can an "impossible" horse named Blackfire and this quirky collection of animal lovers be the home she's always dreamed of? Starlight Animal Rescue: Where problem horses are trained and loved, where abandoned dogs become heroes, where stray cats become loyal companions. And where people with nowhere to fit in find a place to belong.
Runaway Baby Brother
by Katy HudsonChick and his baby brother are back in this sequel to Katy Hudson's rollicking barnyard adventure, Runaway Egg!Now that Chick's baby brother is officially hatched (and no longer just a two-legged egg sprinting around the farm), Chick is discovering that the hassle of babysitting was just the tip of the iceberg -- the little guy just won't leave Chick alone! Try as he might, Chick just can't shake his brother, who adoringly waddles wherever he goes. But perhaps having his brother close by will prove to be a good thing in the end...Katy Hudson's sequel to Runaway Egg is as heartwarming and hilarious as the original, and will surely find a place in the hearts of big and little siblings.