Download or read book Skate Fearless written by Jake Maddox and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2024 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When PJ's friend Marco starts hanging out with bullies who think girls cannot skate, she enters a skateboarding contest to prove them wrong.
Download or read book Fearless written by Brandon Terrell and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although he lives on a farm in Minnesota, Ben Martin is a skateboarder who dreams of having a chance to skate with professionals at a regional competition--but he has never performed in front of a crowd and when he goes to make a demonstration video he freezes up.
Download or read book Fearless Heart written by Frank Murphy and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vibrant picture book biography of Surya Bonaly, the figure skating champion who backflipped her way into history As a young girl in France, Surya Bonaly was constantly in motion, gifted in any sport she tried. But it was figure skating that had her heart. Surya knew she belonged on the ice. Her colorful costumes, exuberant routines, powerful jumps, and daring combinations were all expressions of her love for skating and her ambition to push the boundaries of what a figure skating champion could look like. Some people weren't sure Surya belonged on top of the podium. "Is she graceful enough?" they asked. "Does she look like a skater?" But Surya's fearless heart propelled her to always stay true to herself while pursuing her boldest dreams. Culminating in her iconic backflip performed at the 1998 Olympics, Fearless Heart is a lushly illustrated, lyrical story of self-expression and courage.
Download or read book Be Fearless written by Jonathan Alpert and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2012-04-26 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert wants readers to know one thing: you can face your fear and create your ultimate life - and you can do it quickly. You can find your dream job. You can end that dead end relationship and get the love you want and deserve. You can overcome perfectionism, procrastination, panic, worry, rejection, failure, excuses and even the people in your life who keep telling you that you can't. You can turn your dreams into reality. You can find happiness, success and love. And you don't need years of therapy or even medications to do it. Be Fearless is a 5-step plan that is guaranteed to transform the fearful into fearless. It's based on a revolutionary formula developed by Jonathan Alpert and it has worked on countless of his patients whose amazing stories are told throughout the book. By teaching readers to use fear to their advantage and take important risks Be Fearless will make the impossible possible.
Download or read book Skater Girl written by Patty Segovia and published by Ulysses Press. This book was released on 2006-12-15 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colorful introduction to skateboarding for girls.
Download or read book Skateboarding written by Paul Mason and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2011 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces skateboarding, where to skate, top techniques, types of skateboards, and the secret language of skateboarders.
Download or read book It s Not about Pretty written by Cindy Whitehead and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skateboarding, Photography and female empowerment book
Download or read book The Cultural Politics of Lifestyle Sports written by Belinda Wheaton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-23 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important new study examines the changing place and meaning of lifestyle sports – parkour, surfing, skateboarding, kite-surfing and others – and asks whether they continue to pose a challenge to the dominant meanings and experience of ‘sport’ and physical culture. Drawing on a series of in-depth, empirical case-studies, the book offers a re-evaluation of theoretical frameworks with which lifestyle sports have been understood, and focuses on aspects of their cultural politics that have received little attention, particularly the racialization of lifestyle sporting spaces. Centrally, it re-assess the political potential of lifestyle sports, considering if lifestyle sports cultures present alternative identities and spaces that challenge the dominant ideologies of sport, and the broader politics of identity, in the 21st century. It explores a range of key contemporary themes in lifestyle sport, including: identity and the politics of difference commercialization and globalization sportscapes, media discourse and lived reality risk and responsibility governance and regulation the racialization of lifestyle sports spaces lifestyle sports outside of the Global North the use of lifestyle sport to engage non-privileged youth Casting new light on the significance of sport and sporting subcultures within contemporary society, this book is essential reading for students or researcher working in the sociology of sport, leisure studies or cultural studies.
Download or read book Skate the World written by Jonathan Mehring and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hit the streets with 200 exhilarating photographs of the worlds greatest professional skateboarders in action. In this dynamic collection, award-winning photographer Jonathan Mehring takes us from New York to Hong Kong to Istanbul and beyond as he sets out to capture the heart and soul of skate culture on six continents. Featuring stars like Tony Hawk, Nyjah Huston, and Eric Koston, Mehrings images have been published in top skateboarding magazines, and ESPN named him one of the sports ten most influential people. Now, in his first book, Mehring invites us along on his exhilarating photo adventures across six continents. By capturing these experiences on camera and including complementary images contributed by other top skate photographers, Mehring presents an exciting and artful look at skate culture around the world. With an adrenaline rush on every page, this book celebrates the joy of skateboarding and its power to inspire young people to overcome obstacleson the board and off."--Amazon.com.
Download or read book Breaking the Ice written by Gail Nall and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-01-13 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kaitlin has given up a lot--even attending school--to pursue her dream of being a champion figure skater, but after she throws a tantrum at a major competition, she is dropped by her coach and prestigious skating club and can only get a spot in the much-ridiculed Fallton Club.
Download or read book World s Greatest Skate Parks written by Justin Hocking and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the features and history of several of the most renowned skate parks in the United States.
Download or read book Skateboarding For Dummies written by Daewon Song and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-06-05 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beginner’s guide to skating for fun, fitness, and self-expression Skateboarding For Dummies teaches you the basics of the fun and popular sport of skateboarding, so you can start shredding. Author Daewon Song has been a pro skateboarder for 30 years and is considered to be the most technically gifted skateboarder of all time. He is passionate about the sport and shares his enthusiasm and experience in this easy-to-read guide. Skateboarding is a fun, challenging, and inclusive sport that can also be a powerful outlet for self-expression. With this book, you’ll learn cool tricks, safe skating, and skatepark etiquette. Plus, you’ll discover how skateboarding can bring positivity to your life, building your confidence and self-esteem. Shop for your first skateboard and essential accessories Learn the basics of riding a skateboard at a skatepark Get step-by-step instructions for performing classic tricks Discover the history of skateboarding Skateboarding is for everyone, regardless of age or background, and Skateboarding For Dummies is for anyone who wants to give this sport a try.
Download or read book History Of Skateboarding written by Nicky Huys and published by Nicky Huys Books. This book was released on 2024-10-04 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "History of Skateboarding" takes readers on a thrilling journey through the evolution of skateboarding, from its humble beginnings in the late 1940s to its rise as a global phenomenon. This comprehensive account explores the cultural, social, and technological influences that shaped the sport, highlighting key figures, iconic events, and groundbreaking innovations along the way. Readers will discover the impact of skateboarding on art, music, and youth culture, as well as the community that has rallied around it. With vivid illustrations and photographs, this book captures the spirit of skateboarding, showcasing legendary skaters, the development of skateboard design, and the emergence of various styles and subcultures. Whether you're a lifelong skater or a curious newcomer, this book provides an engaging look at the rich history and enduring legacy of skateboarding.
Download or read book Skateboard Mom written by Barbara Odanaka and published by Putnam Juvenile. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eight-year-old boy gets a skateboard for his birthday, but when his mom tries it out, she has so much fun that she won't give it back.
Download or read book The Primary Plan Book written by Marian Minnie George and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Grasping the Nettle written by Joyce Donovan and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2006-12 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irish-born Joyce recounts with delightful honesty and humour an eventful life of struggles and victories. Surviving a shipwreck during World War II, fighting with a willful obstinacy against life-threatening health issues, setting-up home sixteen times in six different countries, she traversed through some tragic happenings, but lived to see miracles in her own life as well as the lives of others, as she and her husband carried the healing power of the Holy Spirit to many nations.--From publisher description.
Download or read book Fearless written by Brandon Terrell and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although he lives on a farm in Minnesota, Ben Martin is a skateboarder who dreams of having a chance to skate with professionals at a regional competition--but he has never performed in front of a crowd and when he goes to make a demonstration video he freezes up.
