Author: Christopher McDougall
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 2020-07-28
Total Pages: 369
ISBN-13: 0525433252
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →From the bestselling author of Born to Run, a heartwarming story about training a rescue donkey to run one of the most challenging races in America, and, in the process, discovering the life-changing power of the human-animal connection. "A delight, full of heart and hijinks and humor." —John Grogan, author of Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog When Christopher McDougall decided to adopt a donkey in dire straits, he had no idea what he was getting himself into. But with the help of his neighbors, Chris came up with a crazy idea. Burro racing, a unique type of competition in which humans and donkeys run side by side over mountains and through streams, would be exactly the challenge Sherman and Chris needed. In the course of Sherman’s training, Chris would enlist Amish running clubs, high-spirited goats, the service animal community, and two Sarah Palin–loving long-distance female truckers. Sherman’s heartwarming story of overcoming all odds to run one of the most unbelievable races in America shows the healing power of movement and the strength of the human-animal connection. Look for Christopher McDougall's new book, Born to Run 2, coming in December!
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher: Copyright Office, Library of Congress
Published: 1942
Total Pages: 458
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Includes Part 1, Books, Group 1, Nos. 1-12 (1942)
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher:
Published: 1941
Total Pages: 1098
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Pragya Tomar
Publisher:
Published: 2020-08
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781952821042
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Silliest, wittiest, wackiest, and funniest kids Book Ever!
Author: Pete Castle
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2016-02-03
Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13: 0750968591
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Within these pages are tales of scheming creatures and ferocious animals from across the British Isles, passed down through the generations. Amongst the more famous beasts of myth and legend, such as the Loch Ness monster lurking in Scotland's black waters and the Hartlepool monkey that was mistaken for a French spy, are the less well-known stories of the peculiar, fantastical and extraordinary. Discover the fox Scrapefoot and his run-in with bears, the fisherman's wife who was really a seal, and the two warring dragons hidden under Caernarfon – all brought to life by noted storyteller Pete Castle. Illustrated with unique drawings, these enchanting tales will appeal to young and old, and can be enjoyed by readers time and again.
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher:
Published: 1942
Total Pages: 962
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Jill Bough
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 2012-01-01
Total Pages: 201
ISBN-13: 1861899874
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Though donkeys have historically been among our most useful domesticated animals—from plowing fields to navigating difficult terrain—they have been much maligned in popular culture and given very little respect. So much so, that their perceived qualities of stupidity and stubbornness have made their way into the language of insult. But in Donkey, Jill Bough champions this humble creature, proving that after 10,000 years of domestication, this incredibly hard-working animal deserves our appreciation. Bough reveals the animal’s historic significance in Ancient Egypt, where it was once highly regarded—even worshipped. However, this elevated status did not endure in Ancient Greece and Rome, where donkeys were denigrated, ridiculed, and abused. Since that time, donkeys have continued to be associated with the poorest and most marginalized in human societies. All that time and all over the world, donkeys continue to be used for innumerable tasks, and even today, donkeys are considered to be one of the best draught animals in developing nations, where they continue to make a vital contribution. Bough rounds out her account with a look at the variety of social, cultural, and religious meanings that donkeys have embodied, especially in literature and art. With accounts that are both fascinating and touching, this cultural history of the donkey will inspire a new respect and admiration for this essential creature.
Author: Claudia Schwabe
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Published: 2019-06-03
Total Pages: 310
ISBN-13: 0814341977
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Analyzes the portrayal of German fairy-tale figures in contemporary North American media adaptations.