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The One Dollar Horse: Race the Wind

Author : Lauren St John

Publisher : Orion Children's Books

Page : 152 pages

File Size : 16,63 MB

Release : 2013-04-04

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1444007963

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The second romantic thriller in the gripping One Dollar Horse series in which Casey and her horse Storm face the challenge of the Kentucky Three Day Event. From the prize-winning author of the BLUE PETER BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD, the second romantic thriller in the gripping One Dollar Horse equestrian series in which Casey and her horse Storm face the challenge of the Kentucky Three Day Event. When Casey Blue's victory at the Badminton Horse Trials earns her and Storm an invitation to the prestigious Kentucky Three Day Event, it is a dream come true. But that dream is about to turn into a nightmare. After her father is arrested for a crime Casey is convinced he didn't commit, she finds herself the victim of a vicious blackmailer. To make matters worse, Storm is behaving like the wild horse he once was. Faced with losing everything she loves, she needs the help of her farrier boyfriend, Peter, to win in Kentucky, one of the most challenging riding competitions there is. But is he for her or against her?



Race with the Wind

Author : Birch Matthews

Publisher : Zenith Press

Page : 204 pages

File Size : 34,77 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Aeronautics

ISBN : 0760307296

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In the decades leading up to World War II, air races were often the proving grounds for radical new aviation principles and designs. The people and machines of air racing during this period made tremendous strides and contributed incredible new technologies, aerodynamics, powerplants, and airframes. This unique look at the key players and aircraft of the early 20th century's great air races examines and explains how innovative racing technologies found their way into future fighter and passenger aircraft. Coverage of exciting races like the Schneider Trophy, Pulitzer Trophy Race, and the National Air Races, an in-depth look at their contributions to aeronautics, exclusive line drawings illustrating the technologies, and archival photography make this a must for air racing fans and aviation enthusiasts.



To Race the Wind

Author : Harold Krents

Publisher : Putnam Publishing Group

Page : 298 pages

File Size : 13,42 MB

Release : 1972

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9780399109249

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Book Description

A young man who is blind describes the obstacles he has encountered in seeking an independent life.



Fierce as the Wind

Author : Tara Wilson Redd

Publisher : Wendy Lamb Books

Page : 306 pages

File Size : 20,2 MB

Release : 2021-06-22

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 1524766917

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Heartbreak pushes one Hawaiian girl to find her strongest self in this authentic and emotional story of personal transformation that's perfect for fans of The Running Dream. When Miho's boyfriend breaks up with her without warning, all she can see is red--the color of blinding fury and pain, and the color of the fire she sets in an oil drum on the beach, burning every scrap of their memories. It's spring of senior year in Oahu, and while her friends are getting ready for college, Miho's deep in her misery, delivering pizzas on her bike. But then inspiration strikes: she'll do a triathlon. The training is brutal for a girl who has never even run a mile--though she can bike and swim. With the constant support of her friends and her dad, Miho digs deep to find just how fierce her determination is and how many obstacles she can overcome. Acclaimed author Tara Wilson Redd explores the intersections of race and class, and heartbreak and hope, with authentic honesty.



Wind Strategy

Author : David Houghton

Publisher : Fernhurst Books Limited

Page : 379 pages

File Size : 16,79 MB

Release : 2016-09-13

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1909911852

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The wind powers everything a sailor does and this book will help you to understand it. As a result you will be more prepared for your race, able to anticipate changes in the wind better and know what to do when they come. The first edition of this book was published in 1986, and it has been the go-to wind book for dinghy champions ever since. This new-look fourth edition is fully updated for modern forecasting and analyses a revised set of popular racing venues around the world: unveiling what to expect from the weather at over 25 regatta locations, it will get you ahead of the competition and powering up the leaderboard.



Race the Wild Wind

Author : Sandra Markle

Publisher : Walker Childrens

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 49,46 MB

Release : 2011-07-19

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780802797674

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From acclaimed science writer Sandra Markle comes a fascinating survival story about the wild horses of Sable Island. During a shipwreck, a young stallion leads a band of horses to safety on an arc of golden land-Sable Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia. In gorgeously illustrated panoramic views, readers will see how the herd quickly adapted to harsh winters before the warmth of spring brought new life and new foals. But when a severe summer storm puts the horses in danger once again, only by racing the wild wind can they survive the trials of nature in their new home.



Wind-up Race Cars

Author : Sam Taplin

Publisher : Usborne Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 26,47 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Automobile racing

ISBN : 9780794526573

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Book Description

Wind up the cars and watch them zoom around the tracks in this exciting interactive book. You can race the cars against each other on three different tracks.



To Love the Wind and the Rain

Author : Dianne D. Glave

Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre

Page : 288 pages

File Size : 21,3 MB

Release : 2005-12-30

Category : History

ISBN : 0822972905

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"To Love the Wind and the Rain" is a groundbreaking and vivid analysis of the relationship between African Americans and the environment in U.S. history. It focuses on three major themes: African Americans in the rural environment, African Americans in the urban and suburban environments, and African Americans and the notion of environmental justice. Meticulously researched, the essays cover subjects including slavery, hunting, gardening, religion, the turpentine industry, outdoor recreation, women, and politics. "To Love the Wind and the Rain" will serve as an excellent foundation for future studies in African American environmental history.



Racing the Wind

Author : Ben M. Baglio

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 164 pages

File Size : 16,42 MB

Release : 2003-05

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9780439319522

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Book Description

Jody's family is sailing around the world.



Back to the Future: Race Through Time

Author : Marc Sumerak

Publisher : Insight Editions

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 34,97 MB

Release : 2019-05-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9781683835486

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Dash through Hill Valley history with this miniature collectible DeLorean! Experience beloved moments from the Back to the Future trilogy with this whimsically illustrated, interactive board book and toy DeLorean for fans of all ages. Time travelers can wind their way through the pages of history, visiting familiar spots in this quaint town during the Old West, 1955, and the far, distant future of 2015. Just wind up the DeLorean and--Great Scott!--watch it go! From the future home of Lyon Estates to the broken clock tower in the center of town, follow along as the DeLorean visits all the hot spots from the hit movie series. Bursting with fun facts and trivia about the town of Hill Valley, Back to the Future: Race Through Time is both an informative blast from the past and a fun ride into the future.