Prepare yourself to meet the most spectacularly beautiful horse in history! Here is the wonderful story of Hollywood Princess, a magnificent pure white horse with a sassy, beautiful-don't-I-know-it attitude that befits her name. But underneath her glorious looks, she is a tough, brave and talented ranch horse that can do spectacular tricks. Kirstie's friend, Lisa, falls immediately in love with Hollywood, and a fun rodeo competition seems like the perfect way to show off the ex-champion's talents. But disaster strikes; a freak accident leaves both Hollywood and Lisa badly injured. If Hollywood gets worse, she will have to be put down. Does Hollywood have the willpower to pull through?

When John B. Mitchell left Texas in a hurry with an "appropriated" herd of cattle, he headed north to create a ranch of his own. Fifty years later he owned the Seven X Ranch, a spread that was some sixty miles long and more than forty miles wide. The late Will James vividly recounts the story of life on the Seven X in this engaging western novel first published in 1935 -- a life of hard work, tough humor, and longtime friendship. The reader will join John Mitchell, his family and cowhands on the home ranch as they round up long horns, ride circle on the herd, and try in vain to keep tenderfeet from the city out of trouble.

Interviews with dozens of "old timers" are written into easily read short personal stories. Earliest accounts are in the 1800's, and final stories are of the 1930's. The author's clear purpose is to save the stories of Nebraska pioneers for their descendents. However, the stories of immigration and settlement compound to give anyone new insight into North Central Nebraska in the first third of the 20th Century. 187 photos and 9 ink drawings help with understandings of fashion, mechanical devices, and characters in the accounts.

My trips to Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Vermont were wonderful. If I had not found this book, I would never have found out about these places. I love to ride horses as I can see an area so much more close up. There are so many choices out there, the different categories of horseback vacations that the sites are listed under helped too. I had no idea there were so many ways to enjoy horses on vacation. Even when I have had non-rider companions we have found places where we all had a great time. Also there were good travel planning tips in the book.

More easy reading autobiographical stories by Ben K. Green. This second edition combines in one volume three sets of tales previously published separately as "When I Was Just A Colt", "Up Fool's Hill Ahorseback", and "Beauty." Like most of Ben K. Green's books, these are groups of short stories that can be enjoyed a little at a time and don't need to be read in any particular order. The original volumes have been out of print for many years and are virtually impossible to find. They all have the flavor of real old-time cowboy wit and humor. Horse Tales is a must-have book for anyone who has enjoyed Ben K. Green's other stories.

"When I Was Just a Colt" relates revealing episodes from when the author was a small boy. The first is how he helped in the round up of his family's cattle. Among the others is how he bought his first horse from an itinerant preacher.

Up Fool's Hill Ahorseback" relates several tales from his teenage years. Among them are a mule drive with his friend Trouble, and the sale of two palomino horses to a blonde and her husband.

:Beauty" is a collection of stories about Ben K. Green's favorite horse. It relates how they grew up together and reads as a tribute to a dearly beloved friend.

Scattered throughout are true to life illustrations drawn by fine western artists. These will be familiar to readers of Ben K Green's other books.

Hot Biscuits is a very highly entertaining and recommended anthology of 18 original stories about the ranching West by both men and women provide a fine Western flavor and diversity, from a story of cowpokes who wrangle bargain horses to Dick Hyson's story of cowboys, truth, and a good yarn. Chatty, revealing, and filled with twists and turns are these old-fashioned Westerns.

This is a fun and nicely illustrated children's book. Great watercolor pictures support clever story. I really enjoyed it!

As we in the Children's Book world know, Michelle Nechaev has special talents, which allow her to express simple, yet poignant, messages about cause and effect within the framework of social responsibility. Excellent for children who are beginning to read, Nechaev conveys universals themes of teamwork and cooperation which resonate well in the minds of our young ones. Creative and subtle, Nechaev does it again. This is Nechaev's best book so far, although I highly recommend her other publications as well.

"It starts with a cow." So begins Elisha Cooper's entertaining and inventive picture book, Ice Cream. From the cows grazing on grass in the pasture, to the yummy final product being delivered to stores, Mr Cooper details each fascinating step in the creation of everyone's favorite treat. His engaging text, that often winds its way creatively around the page, is informative and filled with simple, straightforward explanations, marvelous machine sound effects, and subtle humor, and is enhanced by charming pencil and watercolor artwork. Perfect for kids 7-10, or for reading aloud to younger children, Ice Cream is non-fiction at its very best, and a delicious little masterpiece you don't want to miss.

The is a great book about agriculture for the younger reader. Nice pictures.