Horses & ponies – The Bell Bookshop

Diamond Jack

Emma — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

An action-packed swashbuckling tale for readers aged 8 and up!

While helping her sister in their grandpa’s magical emporium, eleven-year-old Bramble Browning unearths a curious scarlet mask.

A tingling in her fingers tells her to try it on. But it fits so well, she can’t take it off … And when she looks in the mirror, the face of a highwayman, Diamond Jack, stares back.

It seems Bramble has been chosen for a mission. Time to stand and deliver!

A thrilling highway-girl adventure with a magical twist from the brilliantly-named Anna Rainbow, author of Antigua de Fortune of the High Seas
A fun, feminist, all-action adventure for ages 8 and up
A deliciously familiar but wholly original mash-up of classic tales: shades of The Red Shoes, The Three Musketeers and Robin Hood

Praise for ANTIGUA DE FORTUNE OF THE HIGH SEAS:

‘Non-stop adventure’ NICKI THORNTON, author of THE LAST CHANCE HOTEL

‘A true salt-soaked swashbuckler of a story’ LINDSAY GALVIN, author of DARWIN’S DRAGONS

‘[A] magical tale of pirates, magic and high adventure’ DAN SMITH, author of NISHA’S WAR

The Ponies At the Edge of the World

Emma — Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

‘A meditation on connection between humans and animals, and the homes we make in wild places. I was completely immersed’ Katherine May, bestselling author of Wintering

Catherine Munro transforms her life when she moves to Shetland to study the hardy ponies who call this archipelago home. Over the course of her first year, she is welcomed into the rhythms and routines that characterise life at the edge of the world.

When faced with personal loss, Catherine finds comfort and connection in the shared lives of the people, animals and wild landscapes of Shetland. The Ponies at the Edge of the World is a heartfelt love letter to the beauty and resilience of these magical ponies and their native land. This is a stunning book on community, hope and finding home.

In Praise of Famous Horses

Emma — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In Praise of Famous Horses is an A-Z companion to perhaps the most loved of all domesticated animals. From D.H. Lawrence’s horse Aaron, whose hide was posthumously made into a duffel-bag, to Zippy Chippy, fabled American loser, all the horses featured in this book have their very own claim to fame. Some – among them Bucephalas, Red Rum, Champion the Wonder Horse and Rocinante – are permanent residents in the equine pantheon. Others – such as Rossa Prince, who managed to lose a walkover – attract more qualified appreciation.

Literature, history and art, battlefield, movie and television, myth, racecourse and religion are all enriched by these magnificent creatures. From A to Z, here is the wonderful world of famous horses.

A Secret of Birds & Bone

Emma — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

**A spellbinding story from the Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Girl of Ink & Stars, winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize.**

‘A story bursting with imagination, sparkle and tender heart … I adored it!’ JASBINDER BILAN

‘Both souful poetry and thrilling adventure; powerful and delicate, chilling and comforting’ SOPHIE ANDERSON

‘Ripping propulsive plot, gorgeous imagery, floating fairytale prose … absolutely loved it’ ROSS MONTGOMERY

In an Italian city ravaged by plague, Sofia’s mother carves beautiful mementoes from the bones of loved ones. But one day, she doesn’t return home. Did her work lead her into danger?

Sofia and her little brother Ermin are sent to the convent orphanage but soon escape, led by an enigmatic new friend and their pet crow, Corvith.

Together they cross the city underground, following clues in bones up to the towers of Siena, where – circled by magpies – the children find the terrible truth …

The fourth children’s novel by Times number one bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave, winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the British Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year
From the author of The Island at the End of Everything, The Way Past Winter, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies – chosen for the Richard & Judy Book Club
A darkly beautiful historical novel featuring Kiran’s trademark magical realism and an enthralling mystery, presented as a gorgeous flapped paperback with stunning cover foil
Longlisted for the Diverse Book Awards 2021

In Praise of Famous Horses: An A-Z of the Most Celebrated in History and Culture

Emma — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Horses is an A-Z companion to perhaps the most loved of all domesticated animals. The book’s entries include a wealth of unexpected, fascinating and serendipitous information, from horse-slang phrases to horses in British pub signs, and from the horse in advertising to the horse as a food item. Themes such as the horse in warfare and the horse in folklore abound.

These features add up to a richly satisfying accumulation of information about the horse’s role in human culture and society over two millennia. Horses will not only be a helpful reference source and congenial bedside book for those who work with or enjoy horses, but also a satisfying and browsable companion for the inquisitive general reader.

Horse: A natural history

Emma — Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

The Horse: A Natural History looks not only at the horse in the human context, but also at its own story, and at the way horses live and have lived both alongside people and independently. An initial chapter on Evolution & Development takes the reader from the tiny prehistoric Eohippus to modern-day Equus. Subsequent chapters on Anatomy & Biology and Society & Behavior offer a succinct explanation of equine anatomy, and outline the current thinking on horse behavior, incorporating information taken from the most recent research. Chapter 4, Horses & People, studies the part the horse has played in human history. Finally, a visually stunning gallery of breeds offers wonderful photographs alongside individual breed profiles. This is an essential addition to every horse enthusiasts library.

Horse Encyclopedia

Emma — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000

From tiny ponies to heavy draught horses and rapid thoroughbreds, explore the history and variety of this noble animal that helped shape human history.

A stunning celebration of the equine world, The Horse Encyclopedia is a fully illustrated book about horses and ponies, featuring over 150 breeds and types, including all those recognized by national horse societies.

First domesticated around 6000 years ago, horses rapidly became invaluable to humans. They pulled chariots and ploughs, and became essential to transport and war. In this comprehensve volume, you will discover breeds from all over the world, from imposing Shires whose ancestors carried knights in chainmail into battle, to thoroughbreds bred to run like the wind, and Lipizzanas that can execute exquisite dressage moves such as the capriole where they jump with all four feet off the ground.

The Horse Encyclopedia gives concise details of each breed, including its origins and anatomy, as well as famous individuals such as Secretariat, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all.

This dazzling guide also includes expert advice on horse care, feeding and grooming, and horse health, making this a truly wonderful gift for all horse riders and equine enthusiasts.

A Modern Horse Herbal

Emma — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000

This is a detailed guide to medicinal herbs for horses and how they can help in the treatment of a wide range of common ailments. The guide provides an A to Z of common ailments – from allergies to wounds – which can be effectively and safely treated using herbal medicine. It draws on research in herbal medicine as well as in traditional plant-based remedies. Throughout, the author underlines the importance of veterinary consultation, explaining how herbs can be used to complement conventional methods. To provide background information, a materia medica lists the properties of 50 readily obtainable herbs, giving details on habitat, collection, actions and uses, along with folklore and case histories. The author also discusses several non-herbal products, such as vinegar and yoghurt. There are guidelines on how to make herbal preparations, and how to use herbs in compresses and poultices. Advice is given on how remedies are selected and dosages determined, bearing in mind that most herbs take time to bring about a healing reaction. In the final part of the handbook the author describes a range of alternative therapies which can be used alongside conventional or herbal medicine.

Complete Horse Care Manual

Emma — Thu, 06 Nov 2003 00:00:00 +0000

A thoroughbred guide to horse care. From day-to-day upkeep, stabling, and grooming, to nursing a sick horse and first-aid techniques, this highly accessible practical handbook will appeal to all horse lovers. Whether you are an occasional weekend rider or a committed horse owner, this is essential reading.