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The Golden Ass
by Apuleius“Think of Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty, throw in generous helpings of humor, sex, and magic, and you might get a rough idea of what The Golden Ass is like.” —Peter Singer Peter Singer and Ellen Finkelpearl breathe new life into Apuleius’s The Golden Ass—a hilarious, bawdy tale and one of the earliest novels—accentuating its remarkable empathy for animals. Conceived at the zenith of the Roman Empire, Apuleius’s The Golden Ass—a bawdy, comic romp centered on a man-turned-animal—is the only ancient work of fiction in Latin that survives in its entirety. In playful, evocative prose, the novel recounts the travails of Lucius, a young man whose insatiable fascination with the occult results in his accidental transformation into an ass. So entrapped, Lucius embarks on a hair-raising and at times outrageous adventure, encountering sadistic thieves who beat him mercilessly and plot to throw him over a cliff; a miller who works his human and animal slaves to death (until his wife, caught in an act of adultery, resorts to magic to bring him down); a noblewoman who fancies him; poverty-stricken merchants and a Roman soldier; and finally, the Egyptian goddess Isis. Peter Singer, the world-renowned philosopher and author of Animal Liberation, was initially drawn to The Golden Ass by virtue of its historically significant early portrayal of the life of an abused animal. He was soon stunned to discover that what is arguably the first surviving novel is now little known and even less read. Realizing that Apuleius’s tale in its original form is far too complex, Singer decided to streamline it. Assisted by Apuleius scholar Ellen Finkelpearl—who provides a fresh, modern translation, expertly mirroring the florid style of the original—Singer deftly prunes away the many digressions from the main narrative, and in so doing, uncovers the still-beating heart of the text: the highs and lows in the life of an ass, as seen and experienced by the irrepressible Lucius. Featuring delightful new illustrations drawn by the prize-winning artists Anna and Varvara Kendel, this newly-rendered edition brilliantly reintroduces a forgotten classic. Whether interested in tales of animals, magic, or life in Roman times, readers will be charmed by the hilarious and risqué misadventures of Lucius—before, during, and after becoming a donkey.
The Golden Chime Mermaid: and the Silver-Scaled Merman (The Merfolk of Gold Chime City #1)
by J. R. HardinTinkle, a Golden-Chime Mermaid and the protector of the underwater city of Gold Chime, is losing her power. So the city will stay safe, she must pass on her abilities to the young Golden-Chime Mermaid, Twinkle. But Twinkle has been captured by the evil warlock, Grim. The city needs a hero to rescue the young mermaid, but for twenty years no hero has appeared. As time is running out, a young silver-scaled merman named Dart arrives to undertake the task. Dart must find the mermaid and free her from the large sea serpent that is guarding her. In order to free her, he must complete several quests. With every task Dart undertakes he faces more and more unexpected dangers, and he only has ten days to complete the quest before the old Golden-Chime Mermaid loses all her power.
The Golden Christmas Tree (A Big Little Golden book)
by Jan Wahl"All was hushed in the forest for the animals Christmas. The elephant brought a great fir tree from far away." In this charming book, the animals prepare for Christmas. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
The Golden Eagle Mystery (The Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery Stories #2)
by Ellery Queen Jr. Jr.In a seaside town, Djuna discovers theft, secrets--and murder When Djuna goes to spend the summer with troubled Aunt Patty, he passes the time swimming, eating steamed clams, and catching lobsters out in the bay. But when seemingly worthless trinkets start disappearing from Aunt Patty's house, Djuna's sleuthing instincts spring into action, and he soon discovers something far more frightening than petty theft. Then Aunt Patty's fishing boat disappears from the docks. When she and Djuna discover it set adrift along the rocky coast, Djuna tries to save the ship, but it has been smashed to bits by the waves. Djuna is certain that what happened to the Patagonia was no accident. The old ship was murdered--and he will find out who did it. Ellery Queen is one of the world's finest detectives, but his adventures are nothing compared to the Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery Stories. Join Queen's apprentice, Djuna, and his trusty Scottie, Champ, on adventures filled with danger, suspense, and thrills..
The Golden Egg Book
by Margaret Wise BrownOnce there was a little bunny. He was all alone. One day he found an egg. He could hear something moving inside the egg. What was it? So begins the Golden Easter classic about a bunny--and a little duck that is about to-- hatch!
The Golden Egg Book (Little Golden Book)
by Margaret Wise Brown Leonard WeisgardOnce there was a little bunny. He was all alone. One day he found an egg. He could hear something moving inside the egg. What was it?So begins the Golden Easter classic about a bunny--and a little duck that is about to hatch!
The Golden Enemy
by Alexander KeyIn a changed reality, a curious boy confronts an ancient angerBoy Jaim&’s world is a peaceful place where war and violence are a distant memory and man and beast live together as friends. Although his contemporaries prefer to fly far above the surface of the earth, Boy Jaim is an explorer who yearns to chart the mysteries of the forest floor. And so, accompanied by his dog, Doubtful, he ventures into the woods and finds something he believed the world had left behind: hate. Doubtful smells the beast first—a powerful animal, dangerous and full of rage. It is a bear, come to take revenge on humankind for slaughtering its brothers long ago, and its violence forces Boy Jaim&’s people to take up weapons for the first time in generations. But when the bear begins communicating with Boy Jaim, he finds they have common cause and will have to work together to survive.
The Golden Ghost (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
by Marion Dane Bauer Peter FergusonDelsie knew it wasn't a good idea to dare her best friend Todd to explore the abandoned houses by the old mill. But she couldn't back down after the words slipped out of her mouth. Together the two friends bike to the mill and try the door of each abandoned house. They are all locked . . . except one. Delsie and Todd sneak inside and discover two strange things. Someone is living there. And something doesn't want Delsie to leave. It's a dog, a strange golden dog, that only Delsie can see!Newbery Honor-winning author Marion Dane Bauer spins a fourth spooky tale to complement her previous stories, The Blue Ghost, The Red Ghost, and The Green Ghost.From the Hardcover edition.
The Golden Glow
by Benjamin FlouwWes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox meets Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever in this stylish picture book about a quest for a rare and mysterious plant.Fox loves nature. There's nothing he enjoys more than reading about and picking flowers. One evening, he comes across a rare specimen in his old botany book -- the golden glow, a plant from the Wellhidden family, found only in the mountains . . . a plant that has yet to be described. Fascinated, Fox decides to set off on a quest in search of the mysterious golden glow. He packs his knapsack, a map, a compass, a flashlight, a sleeping bag and other items for his hike. Along the way, Fox observes many different kinds of trees and plants. He also encounters woodland friends who help him make it to the summit of the mountain. But when Fox eventually stumbles upon the object of his quest, he makes a surprising decision.With spreads of educational content interspersed throughout, The Golden Glow is a charming story that details the simple pleasures of a nature hike and celebrates observing the beauty of nature.
The Golden Goose
by Dick King-SmithFarmer Skint and his family have fallen on hard times at Woebegone Farm until their goose lays a golden egg. With the birth of Joy the Golden Goose, the fortune of the Skint family begins to change. But what will happen when people find out about their golden-feathered friend? How long can they keep Joy a secret? From beloved author Dick King-Smith comes the heartwarming story of a magical golden goose perfect for beginning readers. From the Hardcover edition.
The Golden Goose
by Dick King-SmithFarmer Skint and his family have fallen on hard times at Woebegone Farm until their goose lays a golden egg. With the birth of Joy the Golden Goose, the fortune of the Skint family begins to change. But what will happen when people find out about their golden-feathered friend? How long can they keep Joy a secret?From beloved author Dick King-Smith comes the heartwarming story of a magical golden goose perfect for beginning readers.From the Hardcover edition.
The Golden Horseshoe
by Frances B. GunterWhen young Ginny Lucas and cousins Chelsea and Brad discover an antique horseshoe pendant, the trio begin a dangerous trip through time.
The Golden Lion
by Valeri GorbachevThe young son of a merchant is searching for his missing brothers. After finding a notice from the king challenging rich men to search for the hidden princess, he realizes his brothers have failed. He also wants to marry the princess, so he enlists the help of an old beggar to come up with a trick to fool the king. Will their plan work? Or will the young son lose his head?
The Golden Pasture
by Joyce Carol ThomasThe exquisite horse twelve-year-old Carl Lee finds on his grandfather's farm one summer helps him to understand his difficult father better.
The Golden Rat
by Deepa AgarwalAfter Jaidutt’s father squanders his inheritance, he must find a way to take care of his family. Hoping to start a business, he asks a merchant for a loan. Instead of giving Jaidutt money, however, the merchant challenges him to turn a dead rat into gold. How will Jaidutt complete this impossible task?
The Golden Retriever
by Evelyn M. Schneider William W. Denlinger R. Annabel RathmanThis book introduces the golden retriever, its history as a hunting dog, its uses today as a bomb detector, guide dog, service dog, and therapy dog, and how to train your dog. Also discusses breeding and caring for pups and the Hall of Fame for golden retrievers.
The Golden Retriever (Learning About Dogs)
by Charlotte WilcoxAn introduction to this friendly dog, which includes its history, development, uses, and care.
The Golden Retriever: A Comprehensive Guide To Buying, Owning and Training
by Jason SmithJason Smith is an associate editor of Retriever Journal and Pointing Dog Journal. His expertise on dog training is easy to access in this book as he discusses the personality, characteristics and history of the golden retriever breed; how to select a breeder and puppy; early obedience training and socialization; land and water retriever training; training for tricks; grooming; preventative care and common ailments. This informative book will guide you well in choosing, training, and caring for your golden.
The Golden Retriever: All That Glitters
by Julie CairnsThis book one of the most comprehensive on the market, covers all aspects of living and working with a Golden Retriever. As one person once said, the Golden Retriever is "Joy and Loyalty wrapped in sunshine." This book covers the breed standard, history of the breed, health and common ailments and genetic diseases, training, showing, hunting, search and rescue, tracking, and much more. Also lists all the titles a Golden Retriever can earn and an bibliography of good books and organizations.
The Golden Shell: The Golden Shell (The Rescue Princesses #12)
by Paula HarrisonThese are no ordinary princesses-- they're Rescue Princesses!The Rescue Princesses are going to Princess School! They're excited, but also a little worried--will they still have time to help animals in need? Princess Ella has lost her pet rabbit. She hopes that her new friends, the Rescue Princesses, are just the girls to bring her bunny home.
The Golden Stallion
by Rutherford MontgomeryCharlie was determined to have the palomino for his very own. But Golden Boy was a wild stallion who loved his freedom. And he would fight before giving it up. Catching him wouldn’t be easy! An edition especially edited for younger readers of Rutherford Montgomery's Famous Horse Stories novel "The Capture of the Golden Stallion."
The Golden Stallion
by Theodore J. WaldeckThe clear, cold air of the mountain heights, the sense of space and freedom that is to be found in the peaks of the Sierras and their valleys, the thundering beauty and intelligence of wild horses--all this, and more, is to be found in The Golden Stallion, the first book with a North American background to be written by Theodore Waldeck, famous explorer and author of African and South American jungle stories. Young Bob, brought up by his rancher father to know and love horses, lives for the day when he can have one of his very own. Golden Blaze is the name he gives the beautiful wild horse which is captured for him, and their adventures together, with a surprise ending, form this thrilling story of life in the American West, a story which adds to Mr. Waldeck’s firmly established reputation for taking his readers on stimulating adventures.
The Golden Stallion and the Wolf Dog: Golden Stallion #5 (Famous Horse Stories)
by Rutherford MontgomeryAn air of mystery surrounds young Pedro and his wolf dog Shag when they come to the Carters' Bar L ranch--some indeed think Pedro a criminal. He has set his heart on capturing the almost-legendary white stallion which has found its way to the Carter ranch and is challenging Charlie Carter's Golden Boy for leadership of the herd. Charlie and Ellen Sprague have to unravel the mystery of Pedro's past and justify their faith in the boy and his dog before Pedro can be free to achieve his dream.
The Golden Stallion to the Rescue: Golden Stallion #3 (Famous Horse Stories)
by Rutherford MontgomeryWhen Charley Carter’s mother tries to make some much-needed money for the family by inviting boys to spend the summer at the Bar L Ranch, Rodney, a boy with a passion for geology, is the only one who comes. As he learns about working on the ranch, he spends long periods of time alone, and more time visiting Golden Boy, the beautiful once-wild stallion who keeps the ranch’s mares together. But soon Charley discovers Rodney has a plan for his rich father, an oil man, to drill for oil in the wild mountain country, and Rodney arranges to buy Golden Boy and move him East. It looks like the Carters will lose their ranch and everything they value. Worse, Golden Boy is being left to die by Rodney’s horse trainer who believes the horse is a killer. Can Charley save his life and bring him home?
The Golden Stallion's Adventure at Redstone: Golden Stallion #6 (Famous Horse Stories)
by Rutherford MontgomeryCharlie Carter’s uncle, Martin Reed, has broken his leg in a rockslide and needs help to run his Redstone Ranch. Redstone is a huge and isolated spread, high in the mountains, which Reed has turned into a haven for wild horses. He intends to rebuild the wild herds that are fast disappearing from the Western high country. Charlie, Pedro, Charlie’s mother, and Ellen Sprague go to Redstone, bringing Charlie’s great stallion, Golden Boy, and Pedro’s wolf dog, Shag. The boys have their work cut out for them. The herds at Redstone are beginning to inbreed and are being mismanaged by scrub stallion leaders. There are corrals to build, unruly herds to look over and round up, a mountain lion to dispose of, long hours to spend in the saddle. But the greatest obstacles are unknown until they are met head on. Before they can be overcome, Golden Boy fights the fight of his life.