Download or read book Bull Rider written by Suzanne Morgan Williams and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-02-24 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All it takes is eight seconds . . . Cam O'Mara, grandson and younger brother of bull-riding champions, is not interested in partaking in the family sport. Cam is a skateboarder, and perfecting his tricks—frontside flips, 360s—means everything until his older brother, Ben, comes home from Iraq, paralyzed from a brain injury. What would make a skateboarder take a different kind of ride? And what would get him on a monstrosity of a bull named Ugly? If Cam can stay on for the requisite eight seconds, could the $15,000 prize bring hope and a future for his big brother?

Download or read book Professional Bull Riders written by Jeffrey Johnstone and published by Triumph Books (IL). This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inside look at the sport of bull riding, this book provides a behind-the-scenes look at the adrenaline-fueled phenomenon that’s enjoyed by more than 100 million television viewers yearly from around the world and the fastest-growing sport in America. The full-color action-packed images throughout capture the pain, fear, blood, and glory that is professional bull riding. Readers will experience the masterful rides, the horrendous falls, and the pure excitement with each turn of the page. From Adriano Moraes, Justin McBride, and Chris Shivers to Little yellow Jacket and Mossy Oak Mudslinger, all the favorite riders and bulls are included. Newcomers will find clear explanations and concise background on a growing sport that is guaranteed to thrill.

Download or read book Bull Rider written by Marilyn Halvorson and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2003 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Layne wants nothing more than to follow in his father's footsteps and to be a bull rider. His dad was one ride away from a National Championship when he got trampled to death. Layne wants to be able to give his dad that championship -- by winning it for him. What he doesn't want, though, is to end up like his father and die in the rodeo arena. When the chance comes, Layne realizes he must face up to his greatest fear. With the help of his friend Jana, and his bratty younger sister, Layne learns to reach deep inside and trust himself.

Download or read book Bull Riding written by John Hamilton and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title introduces readers to bull riding, rodeo's most dangerous event. Readers will learn the rules of competition, such as how long a rider must stay on the bull and safety equipment such as leather chaps and helmets are covered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Download or read book The Bionic Bullrider written by Barry Brown and published by Spur Hard Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Bionic Bull Rider, Barry Brown has captured an intriguing story of one man's life in the rodeo world. Along with his brothers, and his dog Rod, Mr. Brown's travels on the rodeo circuit are at times exciting, moving, and tragic, but are as real as you can get..."--back cover.

Download or read book Gold Buckle written by Jeff Coplon and published by HarperOne. This book was released on 1995-11-02 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journey inside the hearts and minds of the best bull riders in the world as they compete for their greatest prize--the championship gold buckle.

Download or read book Black Cowboys of Rodeo written by Keith Ryan Cartwright and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2021-11 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They ride horses, rope calves, buck broncos, ride and fight bulls, and even wrestle steers. They are Black cowboys, and the legacies of their pursuits intersect with those of America’s struggle for racial equality, human rights, and social justice. Keith Ryan Cartwright brings to life the stories of such pioneers as Cleo Hearn, the first Black cowboy to professionally rope in the Rodeo Cowboy Association; Myrtis Dightman, who became known as the Jackie Robinson of Rodeo after being the first Black cowboy to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo; and Tex Williams, the first Black cowboy to become a state high school rodeo champion in Texas. Black Cowboys of Rodeo is a collection of one hundred years of stories, told by these revolutionary Black pioneers themselves and set against the backdrop of Reconstruction, Jim Crow, segregation, the civil rights movement, and eventually the integration of a racially divided country.

Download or read book Three Weeks With A Bull Rider written by Cat Johnson and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2013-12-13 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cowboy bucking to break free of his ex finds hot new horizons on the rodeo circuit in this romance by the New York Times bestselling author. Cowboy Jace Mills has suffered fewer injuries from rodeo bulls than he has from his ex-girlfriend. Following his best friend Tucker's advice, Jace is convinced it's time to move on. But with his ex's tight rein on him, that’s easier said than done. Tara Jenkins learned a lot in her sports medicine courses, but she doesn’t know how to fix her broken heart. So when her brother Tucker suggests using her skills on the rodeo, it gives her the perfect opportunity to ride off into the sunset--or at least run away and hide. Jace and Tara have had a hate-hate relationship for over a decade, putting up with each other for Tucker's sake. With their long history as frenemies, they know sparks will fly now that they're on the same circuit, they just never expect them to flare into scorching passion. "The Oklahoma Nights series is a must read." —New York Times bestseller Lorelei James

Download or read book Riding the Bull written by Paul Stiles and published by Crown Business. This book was released on 1998 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of "Liar's Poker" comes a darkly comic tale of an amoral, profit-mad Wall Street. An outsider on the inside of financial giant Merrill Lynch, Paul Stiles witnessed financial history in the making, including the Orange County debacle. "Riding the Bull" is the story of what happens when an idealist grapples with the dark side of today's high-stakes financial marketplace.

Download or read book Song of the Bull Rider written by Alexandra Singer and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kingdom of Men and Women have always stood apart, but Kanan, a child from the Kingdom of Between, is not strictly a man or a woman. Following the capture of their small country, Kanan is presented to the Kingdom of Men's crown prince as a war prize and political hostage. Alone in a strange land they do not belong, Kanan must navigate complicated court politics, strict gender roles, and a brutal civil war to find their freedom -- their only ally? The very arrogant, insecure young prince whom they were given as a gift.

Download or read book The Billionaire Bull Rider written by Kate Pearce and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a California ranch, a restless rodeo champion meets a woman who can his roving ways in this romance by the New York Times bestselling author. Turning his back on his American father’s business empire was the smartest decision Rio Martinez ever made. Now, after a high-flying career on the rodeo circuit, the world champion bull rider is ready for a change of pace. But his summer hiatus working the Morgan brothers’ California ranch has Rio hoping for a happily ever after when he meets a beautiful French baker. After her husband abandoned her, Yvonne Payet found a new home in the welcoming community of Morgantown, where she threw herself into running her dream café. Enjoying her hard-won independence, she doesn’t need another handsome heartbreaker calling the shots. But Rio isn’t just the sexiest, most arrogant cowboy she ever met—he also has some great ideas for expanding her business. With a reality TV show on the horizon and her ex demanding a second chance, Yvonne has to decide which sunset she wants to ride off into. “If you love cowboys—and who doesn’t—you’ll love the Morgans!”—Cora Seton, New York Times bestselling author

Download or read book Bull Riding written by Jane Kubke and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2006-01-15 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the history of rodeo, the basic skills needed in bull riding, and how bull riders are judged and scored.

Download or read book Bull Rider written by Suzanne Williams and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-02-24 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The younger brother of bull-riding champions, Cam O'Mara is a dedicated skateboarder. But when his older brother serves in Iraq and comes back partially paralyzed, the bull-riding mantle falls to Cam. This is a timely debut novel about family loyalty and hope in the face of tremendous trials.

Download or read book Cowboy Up written by Gail Hughbanks Woerner and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What started as an exhibition to entertain audiences has turned into the most popular--and dangerous--event in rodeo: bull riding. When a 150-pound man attempts to ride a two-ton bull with a killer instinct, it's not a matter of whether the rider will get injured, but when, and how badly. Covers bull riding from its beginning into the new millennium.

Download or read book The Bull Rider s Secret written by Marin Thomas and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brody, a bull rider and, by his own admission not a very good one, lives for the moment and the ride, which is the only thing that makes him forget the death of his daughter, Angel. He moves from rodeo to rodeo, and seems to have a death wish. So deep are his hurt and his feelings of unworthiness that he cannot allow himself to feel anything else...until he meets Ricky Sova and his mother, Kat. Kat works as a farrier on The Wild Rose, a Texas horse and hay ranch, a job she wants very much to keep. Until now, her work has taken Kat and Ricky wherever they find it, and their lives have shifted as they move from place to place in an old trailer that belonged to her grandfather. Kat wants more: a real house to live in, a permanent job with benefits so Ricky can go to school in town. She needs normalcy, something she hasn't known until now.

Download or read book Rodeo Bull Riders written by Lynn Stone and published by Britannica Digital Learning. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers will feel like they are contestants in rodeo bull riding when they read this book. Breathtaking photos help the reader to understand this exciting but dangerous sport.

Download or read book Dance of the Bull Rider written by Gary Clark and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dance of the Bull Rider is the story of a young cowboy’s determination to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and realize his dream of being a champion bull rider through hard work, doing the right thing, and learning that you can still love someone even when you don’t like them very much. When his uncle is killed in a bull riding accident, sixteen-year-old Colt Murray’s father forbids him to ride for the Texas Championship Buckle. But a wise old fisherman teaches Colt to win his father’s approval through respect and honor instead of confrontation. Colt rides for the buckle, but an accident during the qualifying rounds puts Colt in the hospital and his dreams of the Championship Buckle in jeopardy. Publisher’s Weekly Review (ABNA - 2012) said: “…The emotional core and pulse-pounding flashes of action will have even non-rodeo fans cheering for Colt all the way through to his championship ride.”