Nicola Jane Swinney Livres

A heavily illustrated tribute to the spriit of horses that defines various breeds. Includes a glossary.

A celebration and history of horse breeds for young equestrians, packed with 200 stunning colour photographs showing their beauty, grace and power.

A beautiful tribute to our feline friends for young cat lovers, showing 36 distinctive breeds in 170 colour photographs.

Illustrated throughout with color photographs, discover the most popular dog and puppy breeds.

The lives of humans and horses have been intricately linked for thousands of years, with equines depicted in cave paintings dating back to 5000BC. Horses have been developed by humans for many purposes - for war, for working in the field and in industry, for competitive sports events such as the Olympic Games, and as pets. Horses covers the world's most charismatic and iconic breeds, from the noble Arab and Akhal-Teke, through working breeds such as the mighty Percheron and diminutive Fell pony, to 'primitive' equines such as Przewalski's Horse and the Polish Konik.Each breed entry showcases a unique and beautiful equine breed, showing it in magnificent full-colour photographs; these are accompanied by a historical account of the breed's origins and history. More than 70 amazingly diverse breeds are featured.

Featuring over one hundred dog breeds, this humorous guide offers insights into the unique characteristics, history, and temperament of each breed. From tiny dachshunds to large mastiffs, the beautifully illustrated pages cater to potential dog adopters and devoted dog lovers alike, providing valuable information to help readers appreciate and understand their furry companions better.

This comprehensive guide showcases a variety of wild and domestic horse breeds from across the globe, catering to enthusiasts of all levels. Readers can explore the unique characteristics of each breed, from the elegant Rocky Mountain Horse to the swift Thoroughbred, making it an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about horses and ponies.

Want to know which breed of horse is used to pull machinery? Would you like to find out which breed was used as a war horse? With cute and fun photography and information on breed origin, characteristics and personality, you're sure to find your favourite horse breed.

Stunning photographs from a unique personal archive which reveal horse and rider working together in perfect harmony to achieve sporting excellence.