A comprehensive series all about horses, horsemanship, and equestrian sports, The Horse Library takes an inside look at one of the world's most beautiful and useful animals. From The Horse in War to Horse Breeds of the World, the series exposes young readers to the history of the horse, styles of riding and driving, and some of the most exciting horse sports in the world today. This book looks at the most successful sires of all time, the preparation and training of young thoroughbreds, and the lives of the jockeys who ride them.

A surprising delight for sophisticated newcomer Elenora Clapworthy finding herself far from the comfort of her cosy Home Counties origins. Soon to loose her heart to the touching and often hilarious lives of a tough Yorkshire working class community. This is Bronte country during the second world war. "Two Rings Around the Moon" is an anthology of short stories of ordinary folk united against the evil dictators both national like Hitler and local like corrupt mill owners, self important senior coppers and petty officials. The loyal, tender (and tough) love they have for each other is evident...