Wesley relocates to a Montana ranch to help negotiate peace between the Native Americans and U.S. and Canadian militaries, an effort that is complicated by his unexpected feelings for widow Ada Tarr.

Take a trip to the rodeo, and learn to count along the way! This nonfiction math reader builds mathematics and literacy skills, combining informational text, problem solving, and real-world connections to help first grade students explore math in a meaningful way. Let's Do Math! sidebars feature clear diagrams that provide students with opportunities to practice what they've learned. The Problem Solving activity enhances the learning experience and...

After five months of sheer absolute craziness I was going back to being plain old background D.J. In photographs of course I'm always in the background . . .
But it turns out other folks have big plans for D.J. Like her coach. College scouts. All the town hoops fans. A certain Red Bend High School junior who's keen for romance and karaoke. Not to mention Brian Nelson, who she should not be thinking about! Who she is done with, thank you very

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"You said somethin' about showin' us how to get on a horse without the cinch tight," said Walt. "I'd like to see that." "So would I," added one of the other boys. "Oh yeah," said Mark. "You wait here an' I'll get my horse." Mark got his horse and put him out on the rail, He undid the cinch and let it hang on the off side. "Gettin' on is just a matter of balance an' spring in your legs," he said. "Watch." He put his left foot in the stirrup, his hand...