Books published by publisher Trafalgar Square

How well do you know your own horse? Can you really say he reveals himself, in his entirety, to you? At the heart of the work of Klaus Ferdinand Hempfling, is the precise recognition of a horse's nature, followed by a transformation in the way the horse moves and interacts with you, within minutes of the first encounter. In What Horses Reveal, Hempfling teaches the principles of primal life while sharing insight about the horse and how he appears to us, in both myth and reality. He emphasizes the importance of totally honest self-assessment and self-knowledge, as well as both mental and physical self-control, demonstrating how a misplaced or misunderstood feeling, glance, posture, attitude, or movement can make the difference between success and failure in the relationship with a horse. In addition, the author describes in detail, and explains how to apply, his unique system for recognizing and understanding a horse's nature. All horses, no matter what their breed or type, will fit into his clearly defined 26 character groups. Hempfling's first book, Dancing with Horses, met with overwhelming international success. Thousands of spectators have witnessed his way of interacting with horses that makes the horses the teachers whose proximity could transform human lives. What Horses Reveal extends this knowledge and should be read by all horse owners, trainers, and students who wish to take their equine understanding to a much greater depth.

Children can quickly master basic crochet stitches with this cheery book that features simple language and clever animal cartoon characters. Excellent step-by-step instructions with photos take young beginners from crocheting chains to learning single and double crochet techniques—and then they are off to squares, circles, and half trebles. Projects along the way include a striped toy cat, a small stuffed bear, a cute bag, and a bunch of fabulous flowers. A section called When Things Go Wrong offers humorous advice about dropped stitches, sewing troubles, and other frustrations.

Many women have been locked in a battle with their bodies as long as they can remember. When it comes to riding horses, they drag that arsenal of self-doubt with them every time they mount up. Some quit riding completely. Others ride, but are frustrated by their lack of progress as riders or what they see as poor performance. They succumb to silent self-torment as they wonder how they look, what others think, and whether they have any business being on the back of a horse.Regardless of seat size, riding discipline, or the degree—or even truth—of the body issues with which they struggle, the scars on female self-image in our society run deep and wide. So with the humor and big-sisterly swagger that readers and reviewers have come to love, Melinda Folse, author of bestseller The Smart Woman’s Guide to Midlife Horses, has decided to step in with a delightful, insightful, fulfilling new book. Riding Through Thick and Thin delves to the bottom of the issues that have long held women hostage, bringing together experts, research, resources, and stories to encourage, inspire, and empower.