Download or read book Spinning written by Tillie Walden and published by First Second. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tillie Walden's Eisner Award winning graphic memoir Spinning captures what it’s like to come of age, come out, and come to terms with leaving behind everything you used to know. It was the same every morning. Wake up, grab the ice skates, and head to the rink while the world was still dark. Weekends were spent in glitter and tights at competitions. Perform. Smile. And do it again. She was good. She won. And she hated it. For ten years, figure skating was Tillie Walden’s life. She woke before dawn for morning lessons, went straight to group practice after school, and spent weekends competing at ice rinks across the state. Skating was a central piece of her identity, her safe haven from the stress of school, bullies, and family. But as she switched schools, got into art, and fell in love with her first girlfriend, she began to question how the close-minded world of figure skating fit in with the rest of her life, and whether all the work was worth it given the reality: that she, and her friends on the team, were nowhere close to Olympic hopefuls. The more Tillie thought about it, the more Tillie realized she’d outgrown her passion—and she finally needed to find her own voice. This title has Common Core connections. A New York City Public Library Notable Best Book for Teens A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017 A 2018 YALSA Great Graphic Novel A 2017 Booklist Youth Editors' Choice
Download or read book A Skating Life written by Dorothy Hamill and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2007-10-02 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dazzling smile, the signature haircut, the staple spin. "America's Sweetheart" Dorothy Hamill grew up on the ice, working toward the dream she was to accomplish by age nineteen: winning Olympic gold in figure skating. But life was not the picture of perfection it appeared to be. Dorothy faced a painful inner struggle from the time she was a young girl that followed her into adulthood--though she would not know about the depression that ran in her family until much later in life. Weeks and months away from home to train and compete took a difficult toll, yet little reprieve could be found in the tumultuous and fragile relationship she had with her parents. Dorothy went on to marry the man of her dreams, only to have the partnership end in heartache and a tragedy that almost pushed her to her breaking point. Then, just when a light at the end of the tunnel finally began to appear, a second failed marriage tried and tested Dorothy's trust and strength yet again--a travesty that could have led her to give up. But, she found a remarkable strength in what she did have--her greatest love, her daughter Alexandra. "Thank goodness, I had my skating. There was certainly a pattern to my life. When times were tough, I went skating. It was only while I was out on the ice, enjoying the freedom of movement and my love of music, that I was able to escape from my bottomless heartache." In her deeply moving and honest memoir, Dorothy opens up for the first time about love, family, courage, and what it means to truly win both on and off the ice.
Download or read book Beautiful on the Outside written by Adam Rippon and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former Olympic figure skater and self-professed America's Sweetheart Adam Rippon shares his underdog journey from beautiful mess to outrageous success in this hilarious, big-hearted memoir. Your mom probably told you it's what on the inside that counts. Well, then she was never a competitive figure skater. Olympic medalist Adam Rippon has been making it pretty for the judges even when, just below the surface, everything was an absolute mess. From traveling to practices on the Greyhound bus next to ex convicts to being so poor he could only afford to eat the free apples at his gym, Rippon got through the toughest times with a smile on his face, a glint in his eye, and quip ready for anyone listening. Beautiful on the Outside looks at his journey from a homeschooled kid in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to a self-professed American sweetheart on the world stage and all the disasters and self-delusions it took to get him there. Yeah, it may be what's on the inside that counts, but life is so much better when it's beautiful on the outside.
Download or read book The Confidence Solution written by Chloe Brotheridge and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2021-01-21 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become more confident in 2022 with this essential guide from the bestselling author of The Anxiety Solution, renowned hypnotherapist and host of The Calmer You podcast, Chloe Brotheridge 'Rebuild your self-esteem with 2021, with this simple, practical guide to beating anxiety and being brave' GRAZIA 'The only way to improve our confidence - in any area of life - is by pushing through our comfort zone . . . This straightforward guide will show you how' Evening Standard, Books to Read for Better Mental Health It's time to be the most confident version of yourself . . . _______ Confidence is not something we either have or don't have - it can be built, and this straightforward guide will show you how. Renowned clinical hypnotherapist and anxiety expert Chloe Brotheridge has helped hundreds of clients with anxiety and low self-confidence, and in this book will use her own stories, scientific research, and the experiences of other women to show you how to: · Feel more confident · Spend less time worrying and people-pleasing · Build self-belief · Reach your full potential · Assertively set boundaries for a happier, healthier you The Confidence Solution reveals how everyone can follow their path to confidence. 'A straightforward guide . . . she uses her own stories, scientific research and the experiences of other women to show her readers how to feel more confident' Stylist Praise for The Anxiety Solution: 'Remarkable, pioneering, could change your life' Daily Mail *Previously published as Brave New Girl*
Download or read book Frozen Teardrop written by Lucinda Ruh and published by SelectBooks. This book was released on 2011 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "World figure skating champion Lucinda Ruh, known as the "Queen of Spin" for her creative spinning and her holding of the Guinness world record for the longest spin on ice, tells her story of the harsh realities of the world of competitive figure skating to inspire young people to have the vision and strength to overcome adversity"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Sugar and Ice written by Kate Messner and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All she wanted was to skate, but when her dreams come true, what happens when she's thrown into the cutthroat world of figure skating competition? For Claire Boucher, life is all about skating on the frozen cow pond and in the annual Maple Show right before the big pancake breakfast on her family's farm. But all that changes when Russian skating coach Andrei Grosheva offers Claire a scholarship to train with the elite in Lake Placid. Tossed into a world of mean girls on ice, where competition is everything, Claire realizes that her sweet dream come true has sharper edges than she could have imagined. Can she find the strength to stand up to the people who want to see her fail and the courage to decide which dream she wants to follow? From bestselling author Kate Messner comes a heartfelt novel about the fun and frigid sides of figure skating.
Download or read book Life Is Tough That s Why There Is Ice Skating written by Ice Skating Lover Funny Journals and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lined Journal for Ice Skating Fan - Hilarious Text Design Amazing cover color, nice design saying 'Life Is Tough That's Why There Is Ice Skating' and simple lined interior - that's what perfect lined notebook for every ice skating fan looks like. 100 white pages in very compact size of 6x9 inches with space for all important notes, thoughts and plans every person needs to write down in their ice skating theme journal at univeristy, school, work and not only. It's perfect for youngsaters and older ones. This notebook from our funny hobby series is perfect for: Writing about your great ideas and thoughts at work, at school, at home - you may use it as your beautiful diary, journal or school subject notebook remembering you about what you like to do the most, Writing down your plans, to do lists or describing your dreams, Using it as daily journal - it's compact so use it at work, school and not only. This ice skating fan notebook is a good present idea: give it to your children, family member no matter their age who have such hobby as ice skating, give it to your friend on Christmas or on their Birthday if they love ice skating, it's perfect for your co-worker's birthday if you know their big hobby is ice skating. Notebook specification nice and funny design saying 'Life Is Tough That's Why There Is Ice Skating', 100 pages, soft cover, black and white interior, lined pages and special space for date, 6x9 inches
Download or read book Inside Edge A Revealing Journey Into the Secret World of Figure Skating written by Christine Brennan and published by Japanime Co. Ltd.. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Figure skating is the most beautiful and mysterious of all sports. When the skaters are on the ice, every twitch of a muscle and every slip of a skate blade is visible for the world to see. In Inside Edge, Christine Brennan chronicles—for the first time—a season on the skating circuit, intimately portraying the lives, on and off the ice, of the sport's current and upcoming stars. Woven into the narrative are stories of figure skating luminaries—including Peggy Fleming, Janet Lynn, Katarina Witt, Brian Boitano, Scott Hamilton, Kristi Yamaguchi, Nancy Kerrigan, Oksana Baiul, Michelle Kwan, Rudy Galindo, and Tara Lipinski. Revealing the backstage conflicts high-profile figure skaters face, and the ambition that drives them, Brennan also tells the stories of their families, of improbable rises to the top, and of wasted talents. If skaters are perfect, they can become international heroes. But if they fall, if they miss a three-revolution jump on a quarter-inch blade of steel, the despair is theirs alone. This is their life on the edge, where decades of training culminate in little more than four crucial minutes on the ice. There is no other sport like it. There is no other story like theirs.
Download or read book The Long and the Short of It written by Andy North and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2016-01-12 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The drama, the excitement, and the suspense of professional golf are all captured in The Long and the Short of It. Golfers of all ages will enjoy Andy North's unique perspective on golf. Andy North is a two-time United States Open champion, current player on the Senior PGA Tour, and a commentator for ESPN. In this book, Andy offers golfing fans a treasure chest of anecdotes and shares his insight and wisdom into the game of golf. Andy first talks about the pioneers of the game and shares memories of his time with the likes of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Gary Player, and many others. He shares the heartwarming story of his life growing up in Wisconsin and his rise to success on the PGA Tour. He offers advice on how to better understand and play golf. This book has both the drills and games you can play with your children to make golf fun and the games that you as an amateur golfer should play to improve your own game. Finally, Andy talks about the changes facing golf in the coming years and shares his experiences working with his friends at ESPN.
Download or read book Life Isn t Fair but Life Is Good written by Tammy Wondra and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life Isn’t Fair But Life Is Good is about the inspirational journey of the Wondra family as they navigated some of life’s greatest struggles together. This story depicts their battles with serious medical illnesses, devastating infertility journey, and coping with a traumatic brain injury. Through everything, they leaned on their faith and belief that God would guide them through it all. Life is a rollercoaster ride and at times is difficult and unfair. Through it all, Tammy and Mark learn that only those capable of great sorrow are capable of great joy. With God all things are possible! Join them on their journey as they share their experience with some of life’s greatest miracles. God is good!
Download or read book Brave New Girl written by Chloe Brotheridge and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2019-05-02 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harness your inner stength, confidence and stability with the essential guide from renowned hypnotherapist, host of The Calmer You podcast and bestselling author of The Anxiety Solution It's time to be the happiest, most confident and content version of yourself . . . 'The only way to improve our confidence - in any area of life - is by pushing through our comfort zone . . . This straightforward guide will show you how' Evening Standard, Books to Read for Better Mental Health ___________ Confidence is not something we either have or don't have - it can be built, and this straightforward guide will show you how. Renowned clinical hypnotherapist and anxiety expert Chloe Brotheridge has helped hundreds of clients with anxiety and low self-confidence, and in this book will use her own stories, scientific research, and the experiences of other women to show you how to: · Feel more confident · Spend less time worrying and people-pleasing · Build self-belief · Reach your full potential · Assertively set boundaries for a happier, healthier you Brave New Girl reveals how everyone can follow their path to confidence. 'A straightforward guide . . . she uses her own stories, scientific research and the experiences of other women to show her readers how to feel more confident' Stylist As seen in The Guardian, Mirror and Daily Express Praise for The Anxiety Solution: 'Remarkable, pioneering, could change your life' Daily Mail
Download or read book Zero Regrets written by Apolo Ohno and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-08-16 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over three consecutive Olympic games, Ohno has come to symbolize the very best of the competitive spirit--remaining equally gracious in victory and defeat, always striving to improve his performance, and appreciating the value of the hard work of training as much as any reward it might bring.
Download or read book It S Business It S Personal written by Saad Amanullah Khan and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-11-20 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Its Business, Its Personal is an appropriate reminder that building a successful and sustainable business depends on many interdependent factors, not just one latest flavor of the month practice. Saad also reminds us of the vital importance of foundational values and principles guiding an organization. The book goes beyond the theory of business success but also provides very practical how to guidance. Werner Geissler, Vice Chairman of Global Operations, Procter & Gamble Mr. Saad brilliantly demonstrates the need for consumer-centric purpose as a basis for enduring business success. Equally important is his conviction that good organizational practice is rooted in a strong value system. Equipped with twenty-five years of hard-earned business experience at Procter & Gamble, the author goes beyond lofty principles and provides time-honored advice on how to turn a vision into a winning in-market execution. Peter Corijn, Vice President for the Regional Business Unit of Gillette, Procter & Gamble I was proud to have worked with Saad and found him an effective leadera most honest and dependable associate. A person I would like to work with in any assignment. Fouad Kraytem, President Middle East Africa and General Export (MEAGE), Procter & Gamble Saad has captured a treasure trove of insights from his long career at P&G. Insights that contributed to the outstanding success of the subsidiaries he was an important part of. It is almost criminal that non-P&Gers are offered the opportunity to read and learn from this book! Philippe Bovay, Vice President/General Manager , Procter & Gamble Pakistan Excellent synopsis of the entire business exercise of vision setting and its associated processes. Saad captures in tremendous detail the entire process and goes into great depth on how to drive organizational excellence without which the vision would be powerless. The key to executing this process with excellence is what I call BOF i.e. Brutal Obsession with Fundamentals. Al Rajwani, Vice President Arabian Peninsula and Pakistan, Procter & Gamble
Download or read book Skating to Antarctica written by Jenny Diski and published by Virago Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sardonically funny and moving, Skating to Antarctica is a book about a journey into darkness and light, the colour white, fantasy and memory, families and sanity.
Download or read book Contemporary Narrative written by Fiona J. Doloughan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-02 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of developments in contemporary narrative, placing them in the context of wider social, cultural and technological trends, using a case-study approach.
Download or read book Living Feminism written by Chilla Bulbeck and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1997-10-27 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining the impact of feminism on ordinary Australian women, the author argues that the impact of feminism on women's lives has been significant, even though many of the women whose lives have changed because of its influence shun the term "feminist", or find feminism irrelevant.
Download or read book The New Metropolitan written by and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
