Psychological thriller directed by Kurt Voss. Bud (Brad Dourif) is a strange loner who works in a liquor store by day & is addicted to betting on the horses at night. He lives in a low-rent building in an even lower-rent section of town. One day a couple, who appear to be brother & sister, move into Bud's building. Soon the sister begins to try to seduce Bud, but not for the reasons one would expect, as she & her 'brother' aren't what they appear to be
- but then, neither is Bud...
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Presenting an expose of horse racing in America, this book goes behind the scenes at the track to provide a serious gambler's-eye-view of the action. It also contains various betting & handicapping strategies, including an account of wins, losses, & personal turmoil, which provide a look at gamblers, gambling, & life at the track. ...

The author spent a year at tracks & off-track betting facilities in Chicago & across the country, profiling the people who make a career of gambling on horses. This account follows his personal journey of what it means to be a horseplayer as he gambles with his book advance using various betting & handicapping strategies along the way. ...

Two-part documentary mini-series exploring the role horses have played in our society for centuries, presented by Martin Clunes. Martin investigates the history between man & beast in a number of locations including the Arabian deserts, the Las Vegas rodeo & England's Warwick Castle. Though horses have worked for us throughout the ages, performing strenuous activities, we have, at the same time, been able to form a strong bond with the animal. Martin demonstrates the continuing importance of horses in today's world. ...

Ever since they were first domesticated thousands of years ago, horses have played a vital role in human life & history. Using photography of the many horses to be found in the collections of the British Museum, this book explores the depiction of the horse through the ages & celebrates the relationship between horses & humans. ...

Part of a series of compact identification guides designed to help you distinguish between varieties of natural phenomena. This title contains over 100 breeds of horse are featured with bite size information including information on origin, physical characteristics & use. It is divided into small & big ponies, & small, medium & big horses. ...

Liz Mermin directs this observational documentary charting a year in the lives of three champion racehorses at an Irish stable. Filmed as closely as possible to the horses' point of view, the film draws out the very different characters & personalities of the three equine athletes as it follows them through the highs & lows of their rigorous training & gruelling competition. ...

Discover a talent to draw in this great series that will teach readers everything they need to sketch with complete confidence. Starting from a simple shape, each step adds a little extra until the complete picture is drawn, which can be coloured or decorated. ...