Donna Campbell Smith

Although pony-like in stature (measuring no more than thirty-eight inches at the shoulder), miniature horses nevertheless resemble small, well-proportioned horses with refined features. As pets or show horses, for driving, as well as therapy and guide animals, miniatures are ideal whether kept in limited space or on larger property. With stunning photographs by Bruce Curtis, The Book of Miniature Horses is as delightful an introduction to this fascinating breed as the horses themselves.

Olivia promised Dan she would not play detective again - ever But, when he declared librarian Mr. Clyde Poole's death-by-dictionary accidental even after she told him about the burned documents she found at the scene of the crime, she couldn't help herself. When her best friend, Gail, invited her over to play with Josh's new computer she found that the internet opened a whole new method of sleuthing. She could follow clues and never even leave Gail's living room. She'd just gather the information and give it to Sheriff Dan. What harm was there in that? To make matters more complicated Dan was showing signs of wanting more from her than friendship. She was on the verge of breaking another promise - the one she'd made to herself to never get romantically involved with another man. Readers get ready for another adventure with Olivia and Gail who find themselves in another pickle, much to Dan's dismay.

A collection of stories like those we used to tell at family gatherings: some are tall tales, some family history, and some are memories from our youth. They are stories we hope will be handed down to our children and grandchildren.

Before trucks and tractors, draft horses performed the heavy work of pulling wagons, plowing fields, and hauling logs. But the internal combustion engine did not entirely replace these animals; they are still used in many parts of the country for agricultural and other jobs. The Book of Draft Horses is a celebration of these "gentle giants," as well as a practical handbook on breeding, care, training, competition, and working horses.

Donkeys are gaining in popularity across the country. They are used in trail riding, as pets, to guard livestock from coyotes and wild dogs, and as show animals. Donkeys are also used to breed mules, which are a hybrid produced by crossing a male donkey with a female horse. In The Book of Donkey, Donna Campbell Smith will cover the origin and history of donkeys world-wide. She will include chapters on breeds and types, care, housing, breeding, training, and the use of donkeys in the same format as her previous three books with Lyons Press. The Book of Donkeys will stand alone as an introduction to the world of donkeys and donkey keeping.

Olivia, a beautician in a small coastal South Carolina town, only went to the engagement party of Taylor and Virginia out of curiosity. She'd never seen the inside of the Donaldson estate. If she could rewind her life she'd have stayed home and painted her nails. The image of Taylor Peterson laying on the ground at Virginia's feet with a pair of garden shears in his back, the wooden handles mimicking a two-fingered peace sign in the moonlight, would haunt her the rest of her life. In the Garden with the Pruning Shears is a murder mystery, somewhat on the cozy amateur sleuth side, with a bit of suspense, and a dash of romance added. Add to the mix some Southernism and you are in store for a fun read.