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Grass beyond the mountains: discovering the last great cattle frontier on the North American continent
By Richmond P Hobson. 1951
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Movie and television tie-insCanadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), History, Frontier and pioneer life
Human-narrated audio
In the fall of 1934, three cowhands with a dream of owning a cattle ranch made their way from peaceful…
Wyoming to the harsh, uncharted territory of the British Columbian interior. In conditions as challenging as any encountered by the western frontier pioneers of a hundred years earlier, the three men and their equipment-laden horses conquered the tortuous miles over narrow passes and mountain summits, hewed their first cabin from virgin timber, and attempted to carve out a space for themselves on the unforgiving landscape. Followed by "Nothing too good for a cowboy". 1951.Fast food nation: the dark side of the all-American meal (Read-On)
By Eric Schlosser. 2001
DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Movie and television tie-insHealth and medicine, Nutrition
Human-narrated audio
An exposé of the fast-food industry, revealing its dubious production techniques, marketing strategies, and exploitation of workers. Deplores the industry's…
indifference to health problems it has fostered (obesity, food-borne disease) and criticizes its role in the spread of global corporate culture. Suggests solutions to the "McDonaldization of America." Bestseller. 2001.Fast food nation: what the all-American meal is doing to the world
By Eric Schlosser. 2002
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Movie and television tie-insGeneral non-fiction, Health and medicine, Nutrition
Automated braille
A journalist explores the homogenization of American culture and the impact of the fast food industry on modern-day health, economy, politics, popular culture, entertainment, and food production. Bestseller. 2001.
The rancher takes a wife: a true account of life on the last great cattle frontier
By Richmond P Hobson. 2015
DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Movie and television tie-insCanadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), History, Frontier and pioneer life
Human-narrated audio
The interior of British Columbia in the early 20th century is a jungle of swamps, rivers, and grasslands. It's a…
vast and still barely explored wilderness, whose principal citizens are timber wolves, moose, giant grizzly bears, and the odd human being. Into this forbidding land, Rich Hobson, Pioneer cattle rancher, brings Gloria, his city-raised bride. Her adjustment to life in the wilderness is sure to be difficult, as is her relationship with Rich and his backwoods cronies. Will Gloria ever find that she belongs in this strange, harsh land? Sequel to "Nothing too good for a cowboy". 2015.Elmo's Breakfast Bingo (Happy Healthy Monsters)
By Louis Womble. 2005
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Movie and television tie-insNutrition
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Using a funny-sometimes wacky-multiple-choice guessing game, Elmo teaches kids about the importance of starting the day with a good breakfast.…
Packed with facts and fun, this book makes breakfast easy to swallow! Practical tips for parents are also included!