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Great story
This was a very good book. The story is of the Grace family trying to find a new home for their horse Hope. Unlike Faith (the horse from the first book), Hope is very average looking if not a bit ugly. Due to her allergies Hope looks terrible and not many people are interested in buying her.

After thinking about donating Hope to the local PAWS animal sanctuary the Grace family is contacted by Jill, a woman from the local home for disabled children. Hope seems like the perfect horse for them due to her calm disposition and steady gait. Over the course of the book Josie learns more about how animals can help humans and finds the perfect home for Hope in the process.

I personally preferred this book to the first book in the series because the characters seemed more natural and focused more on helping each other. Overall an excellent series with good characters and sweet horses. ... Read more

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A unique insight into the Security Council
Very few representatives in the Security Council have written about this important forum at length.Lord Carradon did, and his account of how Resolution 242 was hammered out still constitutes essential reading.But the period he describes, marked by the Cold War, is long gone.Cameron Hume (a senior American diplomat at the UN, later ambassador to South Africa) wrote a brilliant account of how work within the Security Council helped bring to an end the murderous Iran-Iraq war in 1987-88, just after Cold War tensions started to dissipate.

Chinmaya Gharekhan picks up where Hume left off, but from a different perspective: that of a non-permanent member, albeit a weighty one in international relations, India, which he represented on the Council with great skill and integrity in the aftermath of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.He views the wrangling among the 5 permanent members (and the frequent vanity of the rest) with wry detachment, but also quite critically in terms of long-term outcomes and consequences.His writing has the clarity of a top-notch diplomatic dispatch, but also contains admirable depth of analysis derived from many years of reflection on the events he discusses before he consigned his thoughts and recollections to the page.

Gharekhan subsequently served as UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali's representative within the key informal consultations of Security Council members, a difficult job of intermediation which again acquainted him with the Permanent 5, not always seen in their best light in the give and take of private negotiation.Gharekhan is more generous in his judgment of Boutros-Ghali than many others have been, but he knew him better than most.

Finally, Gharekhan served as the UN's political envoy in the Middle East during the dog days of the Clinton administration leading up to the (failed) Camp David talks between Israeli PM Barak and the Palestinian Authority's Yassir Arafat.Gharekhan, looking back at the Middle East from these multiple perspectives, provides valuable insights.(He is today the Indian Prime Minister's special envoy to the Middle East, and thus still very much "in the game".)

In sum, while potentially dry at first glance, this slim volume contains a treasure trove of observations and commentary that no serious scholar of multilateral diplomacy should pass up and that the general reader can learn a great deal from with pleasure.Strongly recommended.

A "must read" book for anyone interested in contemporary international affairs
"The Horseshoe Table: An Inside View of the UN Security Council" has been written by an insightful and experienced diplomat, Ambassador Chinmaya Gharekhan.It provides an intimate account of how the most powerful organ of the UN - the Security Council - works or fails to work.While much has been written about the Council, no publication comes close to matching Gharekhan's personal knowledge about the Council, having served for many years as a Member, its President and as the Secretary-General's Personal Representative to the Council.Since most of the work of the Council actually takes place in informal sessions, closed to journalists,Gharekhan's notes and perceptions about the issues, personalities and the role of the Secretary-General reveal a heretofore unknown wealth of knowledge about such international crises such as the Balkans, Rwanda and others during the decade of the 1990s.Moreover, it is written in an enjoyable style with considerable tongue in cheek humor. The book is an invaluable contribution to diplomatic history and a highly recommended enjoyable read. ... Read more

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A fine biography of an extremely capable U-Boat skipper
This is a fine book about Otto Kretschmer, focusing on his wartime carreer and exploits. There is scant information on his shildhood and early years, but the author paints a magnificent portrait of this highly capable skipper from the moment he took command of his first U-Boat, U-23. Of course the most terrific action happened in the period June 1940 - March 1941, when Kretschmer eas commanding the famous U-99 and Robertson gives many details regarding U-Boat and antisubmarine tactics of the era, as well as the every day life of a typical U-Boat crew. U-99 had also guests onboard in some of her cruises and the anecdotes about them are good enough. Kretschmer was a fine marksman spending most of the times just a single torpedo for every ship he sent to the bottom and he was the first U-Boat skipper to attack convoys on the surface and duting the night hours-a practice that brought to him great success and the Oak Leaves and Swords to the Knight's Cross. Luck run out for Kretschmer in March 1941 when he sunk many ships during a convoy battle in North Atlantic but he was also depth charged and forced to surface by the Royal Navy destroyer "HMS Walker". There are also interesting episodes from his years in captivity as well as his late release in 1947. The only shortcoming of the book (which has the fine writing style of so many old books) was the fact that it was written in 1955, just before Kretschmer started a new carreer in the Budesmarine and so it dosen't contain any information about the next decades. Otto Kretschmer died in 1997, when he slipped on a staircase and fell, during a trip to Danube for his wedding anniversary.

Golden Horseshoe is a Good Synopsis
Having read several other biographies of other U-boat aces, I was somewhat disappointed in the relative lack of anecdotes and the necessarily detached viewpoint of the book. (being written in the third-person) Overall, however, the book is well written and provides a very good whole-view of Kretchmer and his career, both pre-war and through the course of his somewhat brief war and much longer time in captivity. A good starting point to learn about the man, and some interesting insight into the Battle of the Atlantic, very much from a British perspective, but with quite apparent admiration for a worthy and gentlemanly adversary.
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No one thinks much of Black Gold because he is so small. But Jaydee sees something special in his eyes. He knows Black Gold would be great if he

was his rider! Finally, Jaydee gets his wish. And Black Gold grows strong and fast under his careful hands. Soon it would be time for the most important

race in America. Did they really have what it takes to win? Black Gold's inspirational story proves

that the power of love and dedication can make any dream come true.

Set against the thrilling and colorful world of Thoroughbred horses, Black Gold is the true

story of this legendary horse and his determined young jockey.

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Measuring the Size of the Heart
Inspired by a true story, Marguerite Henry continues her literarytradition--showcasing a love of horse (and mule) flesh for young
adult readers.Unlike the homespun crises in MISTY OF CHINCOTEAGUE
this story takes readers into the harsh world of professional horse racing, with its stark risks and grim realities.Set in Okalahoma then in Kentucky in the 1920's this story relates the birth and racing career of a thoroughbred whose smaller stature causes him almost to be overlooked for serious training.Fortunately for horse and owner, Black Gold is loved by his young jockey, Jaydee--an Irish youth who recognizes the colt's potential and often argues with his adult trainer.

There is inevitable conflict over the horse's training and career
among the men who admire him--a struggle of wills, knowledge
and equine insight which result in Jadyee's psychological coming-of-age.
This YA weepie provides a realistic lens on various aspects of life around Track--culminating with a running of the historic Kentucky Derby itself.Horse and Youth must demonstrate that it's the size of the heart in each one, working as a team, which ultimately matters in a highly competitiveworld.Even adults are advised to keep a hanky handy as Henry's tale unfolds.

Excellent for kids and adults
This book is excellent.Anyone of any age will enjoy the book immensely.This is one of the few books that I cried while reading to my kids.

Great Horse Story
It was great!I loved how it was Real and how U-See-It's colt (Black Gold) was able to get back in raceing, and how the trainer and the jockey kept their hearts up when there was bad time.It was a great book. I read it really carefully that how good it was! I recomend this book to everyone, even non- horselovers.Really read it, i mean it. P.S it was a ture story.

A kids review
I felt very sad reading this book because all the story characters died.But I liked the book alot because Black Gold won a lot of races and you see it.My favorite part was when You See It had her colt Black Gold.

Black Gold Review
Black Gold is a wonderful and exciting book written by Marguerite Henry.This book takes place in the early 1900's.It's main settings are in Oklahoma in the Skiatook Derby and in Chickasha.It also takes place in Kentucky in the Kentucky derby and on the Idle Hour Farm.This book is based on a true story about a racing horse named U-See-It and her colt named Black Gold.One of the most important events in this book is when U-See-It is banished from all racing tracks in the United States because her owner, Al Hoots, refuses to sell her at a claiming race.After that, U-See-It is sent to Kentucky to have her colt, Black Gold.
Black Gold becomes a great racing horse and wins the Kentucky Derby.Unfortunately, Black Gold is injured from a quarter crack in his hoof.As time goes on, Black Gold's leg falls off and Black Gold eventually dies.He has a burial ceremony and is buried in the middle of a field in New Orleans.
One of the main conflicts is a person to person conflict because Black Gold's jockey, an Irish boy named Jaydee Mooney, can't agree with Black Golds trainer, Mister Webb, about how to fix the quarter crack. I really enjaoed this book and I think you will too.Marguerite Henry did an excelent job of writing this book. So go and read Black Gold! ... Read more

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Small HB from the Horseshoe Canyon Series - and "world" features map on back of HC of Horseshoe Canyon - Star - a beautiful Palomino is all set to be in the Rodeo with William as her rider, when he is hurt, and his friend Tyler, who has only lived in Horseshoe Canyon for one year has to take over! ... Read more

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8.5" x 11", softcover, color and b/w photos throughout, timeline, history."This book is a compact history of the railroads operating on Horseshoe Curve. Included are the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central, Conrail and Norfolk Southern. Freight trains, passenger trains, diesel, steam, ALCOs, Baldwins, GE, EMD - even the American Freedom Train!" ... Read more

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Read it it's great!!
When Faith and Hope gone to new homes, Josie is left with Hope's daughter Charity. in this book, one of the girls loved the horse and wanted to buy her, but was devastated when her parents they couldn't afford her, she runs away taking Charity with her. Josie gets Faith and looks for her, will she be too late?
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Canada’s war brides were the young women who met, fell in love with, and married Canadian servicemen in Europe in World War II. Forty-eight thousand from Britain, with 22,000 children, followed their husbands to Canada during and just after the war.

Some of them were barely teenagers when the war began, but they grew up quickly in a world of blackouts and rationing and bombing raids, when loved ones were absent and the future uncertain. Love grew quickly in such a climate. Sometimes the romances were leisurely, but frequently it was a headlong rush into marriage followed by emigration to an unknown land, with family left behind, often never to be seen again.

Linda Granfield effortlessly recaptures the spirit of those days, in stories from the war brides and with visual material of all kinds, including photos, mementoes from the voyage to Halifax, and the documents required along the way. The women tell of flirtations at dances and canteens, of hasty marriages in borrowed dresses, of tearful farewells in English ports, and of unheard-of delights like lobster and grapefruit aboard the still-gracious ocean liners. Some expected to see cowboys and indians and igloos in Canada, and were surprised how different their husbands looked in unfamiliar civilian attire. And the trains! Who knew a country could be so big!

Nothing could prepare the war brides for their new country. City girls, many of them, they now had to call upon all their resources to survive unexpected hardships. Winters could be punishing, husbands could show their true colours, or in-laws turn a cold shoulder. But for the most part quick wits, good humour, and loving new families pulled them through. It took firm resolve and a spirit of adventure to follow a stranger to a new world, and though a good few returned to Britain, most never wanted to return. Canada had become their home. ... Read more

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Gibson can hear the beat of the horses' hooves against the track. Trotter are the world to him.

But all he ever does is practice. He's still too young and inexperienced to drive in a real race.

Only he knows he's ready for the big league. If people would give him a chance, then they would know it, too.

Gib's chance comes in a filly named Rosalind. Now Gib can prove that he's man enough to train a

champion. But does he really have what it takes? Can he and Rosalind go all the way to win the Hambletonian, the greatest race of all?

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Born to write horse stories
Published in 1950, Born to Trot is another classic horse novel from the pen of Marguerite Henry. If you enjoyed her other novels such as Gone with the Wind, you will enjoy this book. You don't need to be a lover of horses to enjoy the story. It is classic children's literature at its best.

The book is actually comprised of two stories revolving around the history of American trotters and the Hambletonian race. They are true stories and centre on the person of Gibson White, son of "Hambletonian Ben" White, and his horse Rosalind, the fastest trotter in history. The book begins with Gibson being confined to a hospital where he spends the next two years. During that time he reads the story of the first trotting horse, Hambletonian. That story is interspersed with the story of Gib's recovery and return to the horsing world. His horse, Rosalind, is a descendant of Hambletonian and rises to greatness as a racer. Although Born to Trot is named for Rosalind and her great speed, the characterisation of Gib as the hero who recovers from his sickness to rejoin the world he loves makes this story a great read for all.

Born To Trot
Born To Trot is one of my favorite books!I have read this book twice and it's one of the best books I've ever read!It's based on a true story and I think you'll enjoy this book a lot.

One of the best and most informative horse books of all time
From the moment you pick up "Born To Trot" you can't put it down! Your instantly transported back into time and stuck by Gibson White's (stories man charecter) side. It's packed with a ton of horse info, about history's greats: Hambletonian, Rosalind and Greyhound. But this book, youwon't be disappointed!

cool book!!
This book is insanely wonderful!I love it!I liked how it was two stories in one.This book is aperfect example on M. Henry's wonderful writing ability.This book,King of the Wind,and Black Gold are my hands-downfavorite Marguerite Henry books.

Born to Trot was the most remarkable book on determination.
"Born toTrot" was a great book. With my horsing experience, I learnd quite a bit on training a track horse. If you wanted to race one, this is one of the books to read.My favorite part was when Rosiland,the horse, broke the record as the fastest horse in the country. the timeRosiland did it in was remarkable. Also Rosiland having colts that arealmost as fast as their mother was amazing. Just knowing with practice theywill be as fast or just as fast as Rosiland. Pony Boy was the young manin the book that was determined to work Rosiland to be a winner. With thework he did, it was no wonder that she was the fastest horse in Kentucky.If I had the determinationwith my horse, I would make sure he would be #1. If you love horses and mostly buggy horses, then this is the book youneed to read. If I get the right horse get the right horse, Iwill use thisbook to remember the determination to make that horse the winner. THE ENDna ... Read more

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This is a 25 cent 24 page programme celebrating Armistice from Billy Rose's legendary DIAMOND HORSESHOE nightclub and burlesque hall in New York. Titled VICTORY, this is a true treasure as it embodies the excitement and vitality of the suddenly Post-War entertainment world. Rose was dubbed the 'showman of the century' for his Aquacades, dazzling aquatic shows featured at two worlds fairs. Included on the back is a Chesterfield ad with a fighter pilot! Featured is Rose's POST WAR PREVIEW staged by John Murray Anderson with music by Dana Suesse and featuring entertainers such as Sylvia Barry, the Ross Sisters, Bob Hall, Patsy Lou Rains, Vivien Fay, Jimmy Allison, Billy Banks, the Four Freedoms and a host of others. ... Read more

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This modern day mystery is a fun and entertaining way to learn some hard historical facts about the Mountain State. ... Read more

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The Golden horseshoe
This has to be the best book on U-boats tactics to come out of ww2. The fact that Otto Kretschmer was the leading Ace of ww2 and led the way for others to follow makes this a must must have for my collection. ... Read more