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TESSY TURTLE by Anna Casamento Arrigo, Illustrated by Jryona - Children's Picture Books, Marine Life, Climate Change

  “We are turtles, one and all, in oceans and on land. But we’re in danger of dying if you don’t lend a hand!” warns Anna Casamento Arrigo in her heartwarming children’s book, Tessy Turtle. Sweet Tessy, along with her underwater friends, explains the life cycles of sea turtles and the environmental hazards they face daily due to their most dangerous predator: human beings. Written in lilting…

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A Long Time Dead by T.L. Bequettte

About the Book:

A decade ago, it had been unthinkable when Joe Turner's life-long friend, Owen Prescott, was charged with a grisly murder. Then Owen disappeared, leaving behind a brilliant career and budding romance to live as a fugitive from justice.

Now, haunted by the memory and clinging to a belief in Owen's innocence, Joe dives in to solve the cold case as the FBI closes in on his friend.

The award-winning Joe Turner Mystery series returns with a haunting, serpentine tale that pushes the snarky defense attorney to the brink.

Bequette has penned another riveting thriller that rewards the reader with a signature twist at the finale. Unlock the mystery to the latest Joe Turner thriller today.

Buy the Book – Amazon

Reviews:

San Francisco Book Review – 5 stars

A Long Time Dead is the third book in the Joe Turner mystery series by T.L. Bequette. What I found interesting in this particular book is that Joe was not the main character. In fact, he only popped up here and there during the story mainly during flashbacks of him and his best friend Owen Prescott, the true main character in the book. This threw me for a bit of a loop since I have read one other Joe Turner book where he was indeed the main character and much of that book took place in the courtroom being that Joe is a Criminal Defense attorney.

A Long Time Dead starts with a scene where Owen is running from a man. In further chapters readers will learn that Owen had been arrested in 2013 for the murder of his former professor, Norvel Anendale who was filing a lawsuit against Owen for stealing his book idea. This lawsuit was one hundred percent bogus because it was Owen’s work that Anendale had wanted to collaborate on with Owen responding with, “Thanks but I think I work better alone.” This made Owen the number one suspect in Anendale’s death. The worst part is that Owen’s DNA is found at the scene of the crime.

Bequette does a thorough job of describing his characters and all of their quirks. The book is written in the third person and the reader is given the birds eye view of Owen, Margo (a love interest), and Alyssa (the FBI agent trying to find Owen). Owen’s job of a writer is less than boring as he even has a crazy stalker who he ends up filing a restraining order against.

The day before Owen is about to get convicted, he flees the country. He ends up in the small village of Tetley leaving behind his parents, girlfriend April, and best friend Joe. Living a secluded life with only Mrs. Pembroke, whom he had purchased his cottage from, around and occasionally going to the local pub, Owen is very careful about who he speaks to and is living under the name of Ancil Bradford. Then he meets Margo, a very fit, beautiful woman who he starts falling for. As Owen/Ancil’s world starts to slowly unravel and he becomes more and more suspicious of people, he feels as if he will be caught soon. This book has all the elements of a bestselling psychological thriller, with twists and turns around every corner. The characters are intriguing and all of them seem to have dark secrets. The setting is lovely and quaint. Readers will not be disappointed as every aspect of the book comes together in the end. In fact, Owen may need his very own series soon as he is just as, if not more, likable than Joe.

~ Kristi Elizabeth, San Francisco Book Review

About the Author:

T.L. Bequette is a criminal defense attorney turned writer from Lafayette, California. His debut novel, Good Lookin, A Joe Turner Mystery won the 2022 Independent Press Award for Crime Fiction, a Chanticleer International Book Award, and was a Finalist for a National Indie Excellence Award. Kirkus Reviews called the book “a rigorous, thoroughly engrossing mystery from a writer with immense potential.”

Blood Perfect, second in the Joe Turner series, was hailed by Chanticleer Reviews as “a tale that solidifies Turner as a charmingly reliable champion of the innocent.”

Much of Bequette’s law practice involves defending young men from Oakland accused of murder. He holds degrees from The University of the Pacific and Georgetown Law School and serves annually on the faculty of the Stanford Law School Trial Advocacy Clinic.

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A Long Time Dead by T.L. Bequettte

About the Book:

A decade ago, it had been unthinkable when Joe Turner's life-long friend, Owen Prescott, was charged with a grisly murder. Then Owen disappeared, leaving behind a brilliant career and budding romance to live as a fugitive from justice.

Now, haunted by the memory and clinging to a belief in Owen's innocence, Joe dives in to solve the cold case as the FBI closes in on his friend.

The award-winning Joe Turner Mystery series returns with a haunting, serpentine tale that pushes the snarky defense attorney to the brink.

Bequette has penned another riveting thriller that rewards the reader with a signature twist at the finale. Unlock the mystery to the latest Joe Turner thriller today.

Buy the Book – Amazon

Reviews:

San Francisco Book Review – 5 stars

A Long Time Dead is the third book in the Joe Turner mystery series by T.L. Bequette. What I found interesting in this particular book is that Joe was not the main character. In fact, he only popped up here and there during the story mainly during flashbacks of him and his best friend Owen Prescott, the true main character in the book. This threw me for a bit of a loop since I have read one other Joe Turner book where he was indeed the main character and much of that book took place in the courtroom being that Joe is a Criminal Defense attorney.

A Long Time Dead starts with a scene where Owen is running from a man. In further chapters readers will learn that Owen had been arrested in 2013 for the murder of his former professor, Norvel Anendale who was filing a lawsuit against Owen for stealing his book idea. This lawsuit was one hundred percent bogus because it was Owen’s work that Anendale had wanted to collaborate on with Owen responding with, “Thanks but I think I work better alone.” This made Owen the number one suspect in Anendale’s death. The worst part is that Owen’s DNA is found at the scene of the crime.

Bequette does a thorough job of describing his characters and all of their quirks. The book is written in the third person and the reader is given the birds eye view of Owen, Margo (a love interest), and Alyssa (the FBI agent trying to find Owen). Owen’s job of a writer is less than boring as he even has a crazy stalker who he ends up filing a restraining order against.

The day before Owen is about to get convicted, he flees the country. He ends up in the small village of Tetley leaving behind his parents, girlfriend April, and best friend Joe. Living a secluded life with only Mrs. Pembroke, whom he had purchased his cottage from, around and occasionally going to the local pub, Owen is very careful about who he speaks to and is living under the name of Ancil Bradford. Then he meets Margo, a very fit, beautiful woman who he starts falling for. As Owen/Ancil’s world starts to slowly unravel and he becomes more and more suspicious of people, he feels as if he will be caught soon. This book has all the elements of a bestselling psychological thriller, with twists and turns around every corner. The characters are intriguing and all of them seem to have dark secrets. The setting is lovely and quaint. Readers will not be disappointed as every aspect of the book comes together in the end. In fact, Owen may need his very own series soon as he is just as, if not more, likable than Joe.

~ Kristi Elizabeth, San Francisco Book Review

About the Author:

T.L. Bequette is a criminal defense attorney turned writer from Lafayette, California. His debut novel, Good Lookin, A Joe Turner Mystery won the 2022 Independent Press Award for Crime Fiction, a Chanticleer International Book Award, and was a Finalist for a National Indie Excellence Award. Kirkus Reviews called the book “a rigorous, thoroughly engrossing mystery from a writer with immense potential.”

Blood Perfect, second in the Joe Turner series, was hailed by Chanticleer Reviews as “a tale that solidifies Turner as a charmingly reliable champion of the innocent.”

Much of Bequette’s law practice involves defending young men from Oakland accused of murder. He holds degrees from The University of the Pacific and Georgetown Law School and serves annually on the faculty of the Stanford Law School Trial Advocacy Clinic.

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A Long Time Dead by T.L. Bequettte

About the Book:

A decade ago, it had been unthinkable when Joe Turner's life-long friend, Owen Prescott, was charged with a grisly murder. Then Owen disappeared, leaving behind a brilliant career and budding romance to live as a fugitive from justice.

Now, haunted by the memory and clinging to a belief in Owen's innocence, Joe dives in to solve the cold case as the FBI closes in on his friend.

The award-winning Joe Turner Mystery series returns with a haunting, serpentine tale that pushes the snarky defense attorney to the brink.

Bequette has penned another riveting thriller that rewards the reader with a signature twist at the finale. Unlock the mystery to the latest Joe Turner thriller today.

Buy the Book – Amazon

Reviews:

San Francisco Book Review – 5 stars

A Long Time Dead is the third book in the Joe Turner mystery series by T.L. Bequette. What I found interesting in this particular book is that Joe was not the main character. In fact, he only popped up here and there during the story mainly during flashbacks of him and his best friend Owen Prescott, the true main character in the book. This threw me for a bit of a loop since I have read one other Joe Turner book where he was indeed the main character and much of that book took place in the courtroom being that Joe is a Criminal Defense attorney.

A Long Time Dead starts with a scene where Owen is running from a man. In further chapters readers will learn that Owen had been arrested in 2013 for the murder of his former professor, Norvel Anendale who was filing a lawsuit against Owen for stealing his book idea. This lawsuit was one hundred percent bogus because it was Owen’s work that Anendale had wanted to collaborate on with Owen responding with, “Thanks but I think I work better alone.” This made Owen the number one suspect in Anendale’s death. The worst part is that Owen’s DNA is found at the scene of the crime.

Bequette does a thorough job of describing his characters and all of their quirks. The book is written in the third person and the reader is given the birds eye view of Owen, Margo (a love interest), and Alyssa (the FBI agent trying to find Owen). Owen’s job of a writer is less than boring as he even has a crazy stalker who he ends up filing a restraining order against.

The day before Owen is about to get convicted, he flees the country. He ends up in the small village of Tetley leaving behind his parents, girlfriend April, and best friend Joe. Living a secluded life with only Mrs. Pembroke, whom he had purchased his cottage from, around and occasionally going to the local pub, Owen is very careful about who he speaks to and is living under the name of Ancil Bradford. Then he meets Margo, a very fit, beautiful woman who he starts falling for. As Owen/Ancil’s world starts to slowly unravel and he becomes more and more suspicious of people, he feels as if he will be caught soon. This book has all the elements of a bestselling psychological thriller, with twists and turns around every corner. The characters are intriguing and all of them seem to have dark secrets. The setting is lovely and quaint. Readers will not be disappointed as every aspect of the book comes together in the end. In fact, Owen may need his very own series soon as he is just as, if not more, likable than Joe.

~ Kristi Elizabeth, San Francisco Book Review

About the Author:

T.L. Bequette is a criminal defense attorney turned writer from Lafayette, California. His debut novel, Good Lookin, A Joe Turner Mystery won the 2022 Independent Press Award for Crime Fiction, a Chanticleer International Book Award, and was a Finalist for a National Indie Excellence Award. Kirkus Reviews called the book “a rigorous, thoroughly engrossing mystery from a writer with immense potential.”

Blood Perfect, second in the Joe Turner series, was hailed by Chanticleer Reviews as “a tale that solidifies Turner as a charmingly reliable champion of the innocent.”

Much of Bequette’s law practice involves defending young men from Oakland accused of murder. He holds degrees from The University of the Pacific and Georgetown Law School and serves annually on the faculty of the Stanford Law School Trial Advocacy Clinic.

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Tagged via @skeleslime-phantom​ !! Go check him out because he’s a rad fella with rad art and is just a cool dude in general! 

Also uh, these are kinda all over the place in order after the Conductor because I kinda had to think about it because I forget everything I do, but yeah anyway.

Rules: Name ten favorite characters from ten different things (tv, movies, books, etc.), then tag ten people

1. Video Game - A Hat in Time: The Conductor (wow a very big shocker to everyone I am positive)

2. Movie - Rock a Doodle: Chanticleer (i have literally forced every one of my friends to watch this movie at least once because this movie is what shaped me into adoring birds, I’m not going to apologize to my friends because they need to see that fever dream movie anyway)

3. Video Game - Star Fox: Falco Lombardi (he’s shitty and aggressive and I love him so, so much)

4. TV Series - Ducktales (2017): Scrooge McDuck (I love old birds lol)

5. Movies - Pebbling and the Penguin: Rocko (a theme is happening I’m noticing)

6. TV Series - Gargoyles: Brooklyn (please watch gargoyles, it’s really good)

7. Movie - Land Before Time: Pterano (I know, but if I’m calling myself out so none of you can judge me)

8. Movie/TV Series - Winnie the Pooh: Owl (I love this smart idiot)

9. Movie - Kung Fu Panda: Lord Shen (yeah)

10. Movie - Robin Hood: Alan-A-Dale (soft)

I don’t like tagging people BUT I WILL TAG @whatthepeckareyoudoing​ @jimsdeadbones​ @aw-peck-ahit​ : )

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Tag Game

I was tagged by @carolyncaves! Thanks; these were some fun questions! ^_^

Rules: answer 30 questions and tag whoever you want to know better.

Nickname(s): Puffbird

Gender: Female

Sun sign: Gemini

Height: 5'5"

Time: 4:10pm

Fave band(s): Yes, They Might Be Giants, Tears for Fears (And a few other not-band musical groups: Two Steps From Hell, Chanticleer, King's Singers, Manheim Steamroller)

Fave solo artist(s): Sting, Imogen Heap

Song stuck in my head: Imogen Heap's "You Know Where to Find Me" -- I've been waking up with this one running through my head lately. >_>

Last movie I saw: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (on DVD; I haven't seen a movie in the theater for some time, and I can't really remember what it was.)

Last show I watched: My Hero Acadamia

When did I create my blog: Oh... June 2011. And  I didn't use it very much, for quite some time. Then I decided it would be a fine place to post my fan art, since I didn't really want to post that on my portfolio sites, but I still wanted to share. And here we are! Honestly? Final Fantasy XV and my friends in the fandom are wholly responsible for my regular presence here now.

What do I post: My art, reblogs of other people's art, music I'm listening to, other interesting things. (I post nerdy and fannish stuff to my nerdy blog; see below!)

Last thing I googled: Museum storage for detachable collars. (Because I work at a museum, and I was working with some of those today.)

Do I have any other blogs: I reblog nerdy and fannish stuff over at @puffbirdthenerd and I have another one for my own fanfic (that I might share if you DM, because I am from a generation that grew up internalizing that fanfic was a useless waste of time so I am shy about it).

Do I get asks: Rarely; usually only when I'm actively soliciting prompts. I welcome questions and comments! If you have questions about anything you see, feel free to drop by my ask box!

Why did I choose my url: "Puffbird Studio" is my fine art business name. "Puffbird" actually refers to the kinds of birds I used to draw when I was very little... puffy round balls with huge beaks and feet with very sharp talons. (If I ever find my sketchbook from when I was 6, I'll scan them and share.)

Following: 121

Followed by: 160 (wow, how is it than my "followed" is higher than my "following" now??)

Average hours of sleep: 5, lately... not by choice. I've been waking 2 hours before I mean to and instead of going back to sleep I lay awake fretting. I know it's not healthy, but I'm not sure what to do about it.

Lucky number: 12 (Reason? Because 3 x 4 = 12 and there’s something visually pleasing to me about a 3x4 grid.)

Instruments: My primary instruments are piano, violin and viola, but I've also learned basic cello, recorder, flute, guitar, handbells, and organ.

What I am wearing: t-shirt, jeans, and sweater... pretty standard for me.

Dream job: I'd love to be able to support myself as a fine artist, and have time for writing, too.

Dream trip: Florence, Italy

Fave food: Crab

Nationality: I'm an American mutt with roots in Wales, England, Finland, Norway, France, Switzerland... but all at least 3 generations removed.

Fave song: This changes all the time... though the one I go back to the most is Sting's Mad About You.

Last book I read: I re-read Brandon Sanderson's Elantris -- the 10th anniversary edition with Extra Stuff! (one of my faves!)

Top 3 fictional universes I wanna join: Boy, this is assuming that the whump-filled universes I read about are places I actually want to be. Hmm. M.C.A. Hogarth's Pelted Universe would be FASCINATING. (Good entry point is Earthrise, which is free) Star Trek was another growing-up favorite for me, and would be a fun and mostly safe place to explore.  I would LOVE to visit the world of Tad Williams's Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn -- if only to meet (and hopefully talk to) the Sithi.

If you see this and want to do it, consider yourself tagged!

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Chanticleer Reviews "Best Book" - 5 Stars! Semifinalist   "A beautiful memoir of healing and hope wrapped up in the story of how one helpless fawn found both.

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Birdcatcher (horse) - Wikipedia

"Birdcatcher" redirects here. For the catching of birds, see

bird trapping

.

Birdcatcher (1833–1860), or Irish Birdcatcher, was an excellent Thoroughbred racehorse and a leading sire.

Birdcatcher

Birdcatcher with jockey (1858)

Sire Sir Hercules Grandsire Whalebone Dam Guiccioli Damsire Bob Booty Sex Stallion Foaled 1833 Country Ireland Colour Dark Chestnut Breeder Mr. Hunt, Ireland[1] Owner William Disney Record 15 starts, 7 wins[2] Last updated on 15 May 2009

Breeding[edit]

Foaled in 1833 at the Brownstown Stud, in Ireland, Birdcatcher was by the Irish Thoroughbred stallion Sir Hercules, who lost only once, in the St Leger Stakes in 1829. Birdcatcher's dam, Guiccioli, who had a successful career as a racehorse, foaled the chestnut colt when she was 10. She was also the granddam of another well-known racehorse, Selim, and dam to a full-brother of Birdcatcher, Faugh-a-Ballagh.[1]

Description[edit]

Birdcatcher was said to have been small, only 15.3 hh, but he had an expressive head, a well-arched neck, and nicely sloping shoulder. His back was short and compact, his loin was deep, and his hindquarters were strong and muscular. His forearms and thighs were large and strong, and attached to fine, light legs. He had an elastic stride, that no doubt helped him to win as many races as he did.

Birdcatcher had a large star and narrow blaze, white halfway up to the hock on the left hind. He also had ticking, or white hairs scattered throughout his flanks and at the base of the tail. He passed this trait onto many offspring, including Daniel O'Rourke, so often that the marking became to be called to Birdcatcher ticks. This marking differs from the small white spots known as Bend-Or spots.

Racing career[edit]

William Disney bought the colt, and raced him once as a 2-year-old before beginning seriously as a three-year-old. The young Thoroughbred raced only at Curragh throughout his career. He broke his maiden at the Madrid Stakes, and then won the Milltown Stakes and fourteen-furlong Peel Stakes, and came second in the ten-furlong Wellington Stakes. His four-year-old career was also quite impressive, with a win in the Kildare and Wellington Stakes (where he walked over the finish line). He finished second after Harkaway in the Northumberland Handicap. In his final race, the Doris Stakes, Birdcatcher was unplaced.

The chestnut colt ended his career with 15 starts and 7 wins, before the horse went on to have a successful breeding career.[2]

Race record[edit]

Two-Year-Old

Paget Stakes at the Curragh, unplaced

Three-year-old ~raced exclusively at the Curragh

Madrid Stakes: won, beating Maria (b.f. by Sir Hercules), Langford (br.c. by Sir Hercules), Quicksilver (b.c. by Memnon), and five other entries

Miltown Stakes: won, beating Cushneiche (ch.c. by Roller)

Wellington Stakes: came 2nd, after Maria, beating Whim (gr.f. by Drone), and eight others

Challenge Stakes: 2nd, after Whim, beating Maria

November Mulgrave Handicap: 3rd, after winner Water Witch (bl.f. by Sir Hercules) and Blackfoot (b.c. by Young Blacklock), beating Fusileer (ch.c. by The Colonel), Whim, and three other entries

October Mulgrave Handicap: unplaced, won by Langford followed by Whim

Four-year-old ~raced exclusively at the Curragh

Kildare Stakes: won, beating Thump (b.c. Humphrey Clinker), Aigirio (gr.c. Roller), Quicksilver, and two others

King's Plate: Croughpatrick (br.c. Blacklock) and five others

Wellington Stakes: won (walked over)

April Challenge Stakes: 2nd, after Blackfoot, beat four others

King's Plate: 2nd to Freney

King's Plate: 3rd, after winner Harkaway, and Gipsy (bl.f. Sir Hercules)

September Challenge Stakes: 3rd, after winner Mercury (gr.c. Drone), and Austerlitz (br.c. Napoleon)

Wellington Stakes: unplaced, won by Harkaway

Doris Stakes: unplaced, won by Maria

Stud record[edit]

The stallion retired to stud at his place of foaling, Brownstown, beginning his breeding career as a five-year-old in 1838. Birdcatcher's first crop of foals did well, and he was moved to Barrow's Paddock in Newmarket for 1846 and 1847, before he was leased for 1848 and 1849 to Easby Abbey in Yorkshire. The stallion then returned home to Brownstown for 1850, and was sent back to England for the 1852 season, and returned home to Ireland for the 1859 season.

Birdcatcher's English offspring did well, and earned him the Champion Sire title for 1852 and 1856. He was among the top sires 15 times during his breeding career. Birdcatcher was the first Irish-bred stallion to sire winners of English classic races, including seven offspring accounting for three St. Leger wins, two One Thousand Guineas wins, and a win at the Derby and the Oaks. Birdcatcher also founded two male lines, one with Oxford, and another with The Baron, from whom most Thoroughbreds descend today.

Birdcatcher sired:

Ayacanora, dam of Talk O' The Hill a good sire in Australia[3]

Bird on the Wing: winner of the Parks Hill Stakes, second to Songstress in the Oaks

Chanticleer: winner of the Doncaster Cup

Daniel O'Rourke: Winner of the 1852 Derby

England's Beauty, dam of Kingston a good sire in Australia[4]

Foninnualla: dam of Mincepie, who won the Oaks

Hebena: winner of the 1855 1,000 Guineas

Knight of St. George: winner of the 1854 St. Leger

Lady Trespass: winner of the Park Hill Stakes

Manganese: winner of the 1856 1,000 Guineas

Marquis

Mickey Free

Miss Agnes

Mrs. Ridgway

Oxford

Partlet: dam of Jeune Premier, winner of the Prix de Diane

Red Eagle

Reine Blanche: dam of Florentin, winner of Prix du Jockey Club

Saunterer: winner of the Goodwood Cup

Songstress: winner of the 1982 Oaks

The Baron: winner of the 1845 St. Leger; very successful sire

Warlock: winner of the 1856 St. Leger

The death of Birdcatcher[edit]

Despite his success as a sire Birdcatcher met with an undeserved execution after he was unable to cover a mare.

His death was accounted by Patrick Connolly. "Among the mares sent to the son of Sir Hercules that year was Mr Michael Dunne's Queen Bee. She was a mare of good size, and when Birdcatcher attempted to serve her, he failed to do so. Mr Disney, who owned the stallion, thereupon decided that he should no longer survive. At once a messenger was dispatched to the local police station with orders to bring back with him a constable with a loaded gun, as a horse was required to be destroyed. The police officer - his name was Preston - reported himself to Mr Disney, who gave the necessary directions for the destruction of Birdcatcher. The horse was placed on the brink of a sandpit situated on the flat opposite Conyngham Lodge, Curragh; without any ceremony he was shot and his carcass tumbled into the pit. Thus ended the career of a good racehorse and a mighty sultan at the age of twenty-seven years. His head was afterwards presented to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Dublin."

Tabulated pedigree[edit]

Pedigree of Birdcatcher (IRE), chestnut stallion, 1833 Sire Sir Hercules 1826 Whalebone 1807 Waxy Potoooooooo Maria Penelope Trumpator Prunella Peri 1822 Wanderer Gohanna Catherine Thalestris Alexander Rival Dam Guiccioli 1823 Bob Booty 1804 Chanticleer Woodpecker Chanticleer's dam Ierne Bagot mare by Gamahoe Flight 1809 Escape Highflyer mare by Squirrel Young Heroine Bagot Heroine (Family 11-d)[5]

References[edit]

^ a b Ahnert, Rainer L. (editor in chief), “Thoroughbred Breeding of the World”, Pozdun Publishing, Germany, 1970

^ a b Thoroughbred Heritage - Birdcatcher Retrieved on 15 May 2009

^ "Talk O' The Hill - offspring". Australian Stud Book. Australian Turf Club Limited and Victoria Racing Club Limited. Retrieved 29 September 2011. 

^ "Kingston (GB) - offspring". Australian Stud Book. Australian Turf Club Limited and Victoria Racing Club Limited. Retrieved 29 September 2011. 

^ Morris, Simon; Tesio Power 2000 - Stallions of the World, Syntax Software

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AFTER The RISING And BEFORE The FALL by Orna Ross - Historical Fiction, Irish Civil War, Family Saga

AFTER The RISING And BEFORE The FALL by Orna Ross – Historical Fiction, Irish Civil War, Family Saga

  Award-winning Irish author Orna Ross has created a volume comprising the first two novels of The Irish Trilogy, drawing from her Irish birth and upbringing for a special grasp of the country’s history, how its wars and political strivings have affected its people directly, personally, over multiple generations. Her two books take on a span of time rooted in the early 1920s and delve deeply into…

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Who’s New on Reserve? May 2017 Roundup

There’s something about the start of summer that makes us want to dine out — all the time. You too? Here’s a list of top restaurants available to book exclusively on Reserve.com or the restaurant’s website just in time for summer in your cities — Asheville, Boston / New England, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. Plus, find our list of the best places to dine in Nantucket for when you’re beach bound at the bottom.

Check out the whole list:

  ASHEVILLE

Photo provided by Jargon in West Asheville.

Jargon – West Asheville New & Notable Eateries, May/June 2017 – WNC Magazine Jargon offers continental small plates, influenced by Asian, European, and American cuisines, as well as specialty cocktails. | Grab your table at Jargon now.

BOSTON / NEW ENGLAND

Photo provided by The Automatic in Cambridge, MA.

The Automatic – Cambridge The 20 most exciting restaurants opening around Boston Fall 2016 – Boston Globe The Automatic serves up bar snacks, burgers, and sandwiches to pair with classic cocktails, beer, and wine. | Grab your table at The Automatic now.

Les Sablons – Boston, MA Boston’s 18 Most Anticipated Spring Restaurant Openings – Zagat From the team behind Island Creek Oyster Bar and Row 34, Les Sablons lives somewhere in the bustle between London and Paris, revealing a culinary worldview both bold and familiar in the iconic Conductor’s Building in Harvard Square. | Grab your table at Les Sablons now.

CHICAGO

Photo provided by La Josie in West Loop.

Cafe Marie-Jeanne – Humboldt Park 11 Hits of the 2016 Year in Chicago – Zagat A cozy cafe and wine bar, Cafe Marie-Jeanne dishes out classic French cuisine and wines to pair for brunch, lunch, and dinner. | Grab your table at Cafe Marie-Jeanne now.

La Josie – West Loop The most notable restaurant openings around town May 2017 – Zagat From the team behind El Solazo, La Josie offers traditional Mexican flavors and signature cocktails amidst a private rooftop setting. | Grab your table at La Josie now.

Daisies – Logan Square 65 exciting openings in Chicago in June – Time Out Chicago Daisies offers a pasta-focused menu with locally grown vegetables from Frillman Farms, plus vinegar-based, lighter cocktails called shrubs and shims. | Grab your table at Daisies now.

NEW YORK

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P.J. Clarke’s – Lincoln Square The Vatican of Saloons – The New York Times An iconic restaurant since 1884, P.J. Clarke’s – Lincoln Square dishes out classic American fare — think raw bar selections, salads, renowned burgers, lobster rolls, and steaks. | Grab your table at P.J. Clarke’s now.

Philadelphia

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DanDan – Mainline Philadelphia’s Most Anticipated Openings, Spring 2017 – Eater DanDan – Mainline offers Sichuan and Taiwanese cooking, including its signature DanDan noodles. | Grab your table at DanDan – Mainline now.

Junto – Chadds Ford The 19 Best New Restaurants in Philadelphia – Thrillist Showcasing food and produce from the Tri-State Area, Junto is a BYOB spot that delivers American farmhouse fare using Native American preservation and pickling techniques passed down through chef MacGregor Mann’s roots. | Grab your table at Junto now.

The Social – West Chester 5 Best Bars in West Chester According to Yelp – The Patch The Social offers Cajun-inspired Southern fare, including classic appetizers, burgers, and fried chicken, plus live entertainment. | Grab your table at The Social now.

San Francisco

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Hitachino Beer & Wagyu – Nob Hill Hottest Restaurants in San Francisco May 2017 – Zagat Hitachino SF is a kappo-style spot, delivering a fully-balanced Japanese meal using the five primary cooking techniques (grilling, steaming, frying, simmering, and raw preparations). | Grab your table at Hitachino Beer & Wagyu now.

Alta at Minnesota Street Project – Potrero Hill Michelin-starred Chef An outpost of Daniel Patterson’s Alta CA within the Minnesota Street Project, Alta offers casual California cuisine, matching the creative cuisine with the space’s vibrant aesthetic. | Grab your table at Alta at Minnesota Street Project now.

Marla Bakery – Outer Sunset The Best Brunches in SF, According to Chefs – Thrillist Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner, Marla Bakery delivers delicious New American fare, plus fresh breads and pastries, wine, and cocktails. | Grab your table at Marla Bakery now.

The Brass Rabbit – Healdsburg Best Bay Area Openings Fall 2016 – Tasting Table From chef Shane McAnelly of nearby Chalkboard, The Brass Rabbit offers a meaty American menu, including fresh seafood and prime cuts cooked on its wood-burning grill, rotisserie, or plancha. | Grab your table at The Brass Rabbit now.

Kingfish – San Mateo Largest collection of authentic, Southern-Louisiana folk art in the country Kingfish offers a seafood-focused menu, including raw bar selections and fresh catches, plus steaks, flatbreads, and cocktails. | Grab your table at Kingfish now.

Nantucket

The weather Gods have apologized for the Memorial Day chill and promised warm sunshine is coming soon! You know what that means? If you plan to be beach bound to Nantucket this summer, grab your reservations at these island spots now for fresh seafood and crisp white wine all summer long.

Photo provided by The Sole Proprietor in Nantucket.

The Proprietors Bar & Table Best of Boston: Best Restaurant in Nantucket 2015 – Boston Magazine An ode to the well-traveled original 1650’s landowners of Nantucket, Proprietors Bar & Table speaks to the island’s history, offering adventurous seafood and vegetable dishes with international inspiration. | Grab your table at The Proprietors Bar & Table now.

The Chanticleer The Best of Nantucket in Just Three Days – The Wall Street Journal In a former tea room, The Chanticleer offers sophisticated American cuisine using seasonal ingredients, as well as acclaimed wines.| Grab your table at The Chanticleer now.

Nantucket Prime 5 Romantic Bed-and-Breakfasts to Visit this Year – U.S. News Travel Located at the historic Jared Coffin House, Nantucket Prime is a sophisticated island steakhouse, delivering prime meats, grilled fish, and raw bar selections. | Grab your table at Nantucket Prime now.

Straight Wharf Three Stars – Frommer’s Travel Guide Straight Wharf dishes out classic, seafood-focused cuisine for brunch, lunch and dinner to pair with an extensive wine list and beachy vibe. | Grab your table at Straight Wharf now.

Ventuno Best of Boston: Best Bar in Nantucket 2016 – Boston Magazine Ventuno dishes out Italian-inspired fare, including cured meats, crostini, homemade pasta and fresh seafood, plus regional wines. | Grab your table at Ventuno now.

Dune 15 Best Romantic Restaurants on Nantucket – Vacation Idea Dune serves seasonal New American fare, craft cocktails and wines for lunch and dinner. | Grab your table at Dune now.

Atlas Nantucket’s Best Bites 2016 – Yesterday’s Island, Today’s Nantucket Atlas delivers Asian and Mediterranean-inspired fare — think grilled and smoked seafood, meat and vegetable dishes — using fresh ingredients made from scratch daily. | Grab your table at Atlas now.

Who’s New on Reserve? May 2017 Roundup posted first on happyhourspecialsyum.blogspot.com

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Amazing New 5-Star Editorial Review for "RETURN TO MATEGUAS ISLAND"

Amazing New 5-Star Editorial Review for “RETURN TO MATEGUAS ISLAND”

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