Horror is one of the most popular & influential genres in cinema a perennial favorite that just won't stay dead. It is traditionally the province of adventurous low-budget filmmakers & the irreverence this encourages is part of its appeal with taboo-busting swipes at everything from organized religion to the sanctity of family. It's no wonder then that it has had a rough ride from the establishment. But the genre's inventiveness & imaginative flair mean that the films listed in this volume will continue to shock & delight viewers for decades to come. A genre as enduring & wide-ranging as horror is full of neglected gems & the increased availability of genre material from countries as far afield as Japan & Brazil has meant that experimenting with unseen films has become something of a minefield. That's where this book comes in: here a team of seasoned top horror experts lead the way through a century of fear with authority humor & encyclopedic knowledge. Packed with photographs of the most terrifying scenes in cinema history this unique definitive comprehensive guide traces the story of horror decade-by-decade & provides a witty & informative critique of over 300 films from all over the world plus many TV series & literature that informed them offering a superb introduction for beginners as well as something new for the die-hard horror fan. ...

Climb into the saddle & find out all about horses. There is so much to discover about all the different types of horses & the amazing ways in which they live & work with people. Let your child find out all about this incredible animal theyll see a horses skeleton enjoy a day at the races & join a riding school. This book features fantastic facts & dramatic atmospheric photography that will bring your child face-to-face with horses & will inspire them with a love of learning & discovery. It is brilliant for homework & school projects or just for fun! ...

Of all mans fellow-creatures the horse with its inherent grace intelligence & courage has inspired the strongest feelings of empathy an affinity reflected in more than 30 000 years of artistic representation. This unabridged compact edition of Tamsin Pickerals stunning history of the horse in art documents the creative journey from prehistoric cave painting to the war horses of Uccello the elegant portraits of Stubbs & the enigmatic prints of Elisabeth Frink. Profusely illustrated throughout the book sheds particular light on mans relationship with the horse & on the story of equine evolution from the stocky primitive to todays glamorous thoroughbred. ...

The Infinity series brings the world of non-fiction to life with a detailed look at some of the worlds most popular subjects. In Horse find out how the equine family has shaped the course of human history learn about the evolution of a horse & go on the trail of the most endangered members of the horse family. ...

Im dreaming " thought Shasta. "I could have sworn that horse spoke." Bree the talking horse has been kidnapped from Narnia & longs to return. Shasta on the verge of being sold into slavery decides to run away with him. Before they know it they are on a wild & dangerous journey together through strange cities eerie tombs & harsh deserts This is the third adventure in the exciting Chronicles of Narnia." ...

Eddie Straiton is the worlds outstanding communicator of veterinary procedures & animal care. He earned the title TV Vet from the long series of television programmes in which he brilliantly demonstrated animal husbandry to a wide audience. Featuring a concise clear text & illustrated with nearly 400 specially taken colour photographs this tenth fully updated edition of Horse & Pony Ailments
Includes:: causes; symptoms; prognosis & treatment. Continually updated as our knowledge of horse care has developed Horse & Pony Ailments is a bestseller throughout Europe & North America.
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Since the first edition was published in 1984 Horse & Stable Management has become the recognised source of reliable information on all aspects of the practical management of horses & ponies. It is now the established textbook for everyone who owns a horse or works with horses. This fourth edition has been radically revised & reorganised to include the most up-to-date & accurate procedures & advice. With many new photographs Horse & Stable Management

Includes:: chapters covering evolution & behaviour conformation & action routine preventive measures nursing the sick horse first aid lameness & the management of breeding stock. Horse & Stable Management is essential reading for those taking British Horse Society & Association of British Riding Schools examinations as well as those taking college equine courses or National Vocational Qualifications in horse care & management.

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This title discusses one familys epic journey to rescue their son.. . Rupert & Kirstin Isaacson were heartbroken when they learned that their two-year-old son Rowan was autistic. & with each passing day Rowans growing isolation his uncontrollable fits each failed treatment filled them with despair. Then one day Rowan escaped & ran into a field of horses. Rupert watched in horror
- but saw a miracle occur. The horses responded lovingly to Rowan
- & he to them. Could Rowans affinity with these animals save their son from his condition? The Isaacsons left their home in Texas & travelled to the plains & mountains of Mongolia
- the spiritual home of the horse
- risking everything
- their happiness future & sanity
- on an arduous epic horseback journey in search of a cure for Rowan...





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From the bestselling author of Me Before You & two-time winner of the RNA Novel of the Year award. In a hidden corner of London Henri Lachapelle is teaching his granddaughter & her horse to defy gravity just as he had done in France fifty years previously. But when disaster strikes fourteen-year-old Sarah is left to fend for herself. Forced to share a house with her charismatic ex-husband her professional judgement called into question lawyer Natasha Macauley's life seems to have gone awry. When her path crosses that of Sarah she sees a chance to put things right. But she doesn't know that Sarah is keeping a secret one that will change all their lives forever.. . ...

A beautifully lyrical & emotional st&-alone novel from breakout debut author of 'A Dog Called Homeless'. What would you do to protect your secrets? Nell has packed her emotions away in a suitcase. But after a frightening encounter with a horse the case is stolen. Staying in the country with family she's never met before Nell is drawn to a mysteriously wild troubled girl. Angel has a strange affinity with horses & dark secrets she's unwilling to share. Secrets that she'll do anything to protect. But Nell & Angel will discover that to care for the things they love the most they must trust each other to save a hundred horses... ...