Download or read book Bad News Bike written by Tracey West and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Buttercup falls off her new bicycle, she resolves never to ride again, until the day Mojo Jojo carries off Blossom and Bubbles.
Download or read book The Bearer of Bad News Book 1 in the Bearer of Bad News Saga written by Paul Payne and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-01-28 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Don't shoot the messenger" is a phrase taken very lightly throughout the World of Tor as the Bureau of Bad News continues to fuel its power by delivering terrible fates from its golden throne in the City of Trig. Anyone who receives such a letter, and is read out loud, will face a terrible demise, and so will the deliverer. These "Messengers" are considered bile as they travel to deliver such misfortunes, so why would James Roger Clemit volunteer for such a job? Be ready to be engaged in a swash-buckling adventure as James finds himself embarking on a journey of self-discovery, including swashbuckling combat, a Hunter with a death wish, trees that fight bears (and win), talking swords, and moose with Pegasus wings. While James cannot fully contemplate why he had been placed in such a world-altering position, a mysterious god notes that everything is going according to plan.
Download or read book Bike for Life written by Roy M. Wallack and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do You Want to Ride to 100—and Beyond? BIKE FOR LIFE! Now with training plans, worldwide adventures, and more than 200 photos Ride a century when you turn a century: that was the promise Bike for Life offered when it was first published. A decade later, this blueprint for using cycling to achieve exceptional longevity, fitness, and overall well-being has helped tens of thousands of cyclists to ride longer and stronger. Now, nationally-known fitness journalist and lifelong endurance road and mountain biker Roy M. Wallack builds upon his comprehensive Bike for Life plan with even more practical tips and strategies to keep you riding to 100—and beyond. Fully updated, revised, and illustrated, Bike for Life features: - Cutting-edge workout strategies for achieving best-ever fitness at any age - Science-based 8- and 16-week Century training schedules - A radical new workout method that'll make you fly up the hills - An anti-aging plan to revive muscularity, strength, and reaction time - An exclusive 10-step Yoga for Cyclists routine - Strategies to fix "cyclist's knee" and "biker's back" - Advice on avoiding cycling-related impotence and osteoporosis - Ways to survive mountain lions, bike-jackers, poison ivy, and headwinds - Handling skills and bike-fit advice from famous coaches - Tips on staying motivated with worldwide adventures and challenges - The Bike for Life hall of fame: stories of amazing riders in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and up With oral-history interviews and profiles of the biggest names of the sport, including: John Howard, Gary Fisher, Rebecca Rusch, Ned Overend, Tinker Juarez, Juli Furtado, Marla Streb, Missy Giove, Johnny G, Eddie B, Mike Sinyard, and Rich "The Reverend" White.
Download or read book The Immortal Class written by Travis Hugh Culley and published by Villard. This book was released on 2001-07-02 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travis Hugh Culley came to Chicago to work and live as an artist. He knew he'd have to struggle, but he found that his struggle meant more than hard work and a taste for poverty. In becoming a bike messenger, he found a sense of community and fulfillment and a brotherhood of like-minded individualists. He rode like a postmodern cowboy across the city's landscape; he passed like a shadow through its soaring office towers; he soared like a falcon through the roaring chaos of the multilayered streets of Chicago. He became an invisible man in society, yet at the same time its most intimate observer. In one of the most dangerous jobs on dry land, he found freedom. In The Immortal Class, Culley takes us in-side the heart and soul of an urban icon the bicycle messenger. In describing his own history and those of his peers, he evokes a classic American maverick, deeply woven into the fabric of society from the pits of squalor to the highest reaches of power and privilege yet always resolutely, exuberantly outside. And he celebrates a culture that eschews the motorized vehicle: the cult of human power. The Immortal Class, Culley's vivid evocation of a bicycle messenger's experience and philosophy, sheds a compelling light on the way human beings relate to one another and to the cities we inhabit. Travis Hugh Culley's voice is at once earthy and soaringly poetic a Gen-X Tom Joad at hyperspeed. The Immortal Class is a unique personal and political narrative of a cyclist's life on the street.
Download or read book It s Not About the Bike written by Lance Armstrong and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The champion cyclist recounts his diagnosis with cancer, the grueling treatments during which he was given a less than twenty percent chance for survival, his surprising victory in the 1999 Tour de France, and the birth of his son.
Download or read book Just Ride written by Grant Petersen and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Questions and debunks over eighty myths to highlight bicycling's inherently enjoyable nature, addressing everything from clothing and accessories to health, fitness, and safety.
Download or read book A Few Bicycles More written by Christina Uss and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2022-11-22 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the sequel to the popular Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle, our hero reunites with her long-lost family and attempts a daring vehicular rescue. A Few Bicycles More is the exciting sequel to Christina Uss’s Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle. Bicycle has been back from her cross-country adventure with her robot-like bike, named Fortune, for just a month when it starts malfunctioning, insisting that they pedal away from their home in Washington D.C. to Harpers Ferry in West Virginia. Once there, they discover a scrapyard where bicycles are being crushed and recycled—and it appears they are too late to save them. Bicycle and Fortune head to a convenience store so Bicycle can drown her sorrows with a chocolate bar. Much to her astonishment, she meets her long-lost family there. Bicycle learns that they have been looking for her since she disappeared as a toddler and that she is a quintuplet. She is happy to go live with them except for one thing: her family doesn’t share her passion for cycling. In fact, her sisters have never even ridden a bike. Then Fortune acts up again, leading Bicycle back to the scrapyard where she discovers that there are four bicycles left and they were all made by the same inventor who created her Fortune. Four seems too coincidental to ignore--the perfect number to bring her sisters up to speed. She sets a plan in motion to rescue the bikes, a plan that if it works will help her fit into her family and still stay true to cycling self. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Download or read book All to Play For written by Donn McClean and published by The O'Brien Press Ltd. This book was released on 2020-08-03 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Who are we?' 'Ballymarra! Ballymarra!' everyone shouted loudly. Thirteen-year-old Anna loves Gaelic football, and she's good: focused, skilled and strong. But then everything changes; after a terrible loss, Anna and her family move to a new town. How will she cope with a new home, new school and new GAA club? It seems like even football can't give her comfort, maybe some help from an unexpected place is just what she needs...... Football, friendship & family forever
Download or read book Bike Life written by Tristan Bogaard and published by Lannoo Publishers. This book was released on 2020-08-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Discover various bicycle tours throughout Europe, North America and Central Asia- With beautiful photographs, personal anecdotes and practical advice to organize your own trip- A visual invitation to discover breath-taking scenery and meet new people- Tristan and Belén share their advice and personal experiences with bike traveling- Includes numerous short stories that appeal to one's imagination For the travel and adventure enthusiasts: Bike Life shares the story of Tristan and Belén's adventures on various bicycle tours throughout Europe, North America and Central Asia. A book full of beautiful photographs and personal anecdotes, advice, and the many things they learned while being on the road. The book breathes adventure, but also bursts with interesting tips on how to plan your own bicycle tour, and provides some recommended routes. The book also provides an answer on the most commonly asked questions and concerns surrounding this exciting way of exploring the world, and gives inspiration to go out and pedal to a new place.
Download or read book The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle written by Christina Uss and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A determined 12-year-old girl bikes across the country in this quirky and charming debut middle grade novel. Introverted Bicycle has lived most of her life at the Mostly Silent Monastery in Washington, D.C. When her guardian, Sister Wanda, announces that Bicycle is going to attend a camp where she will learn to make friends, Bicycle says no way and sets off on her bike for San Francisco to meet her idol, a famous cyclist, certain he will be her first true friend. Who knew that a ghost would haunt her handlebars and that she would have to contend with bike-hating dogs, a bike-loving horse, bike-crushing pigs, and a mysterious lady dressed in black. Over the uphills and downhills of her journey, Bicycle discovers that friends are not such a bad thing to have after all, and that a dozen cookies really can solve most problems.
Download or read book She Made For Me written by Saniul Alom Sun and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2021-05-29 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shuvro Ashfa entered through the gate and stopped the car. The rider came running and looked surprised. A smile appeared on the face of the rider as Mehrab was entering through the gate. Shuvro Ashfa stood in front of Meherab - There is no name for where he has been for so long. - Went to the village house. Dad was sick to see. Ashfa said - That's why you have to let me know Could you call once? - I left suddenly. Going to work in the field, the phone fell - for which I could not contact. As soon as the rider came, he grabbed Meherab by the hand and took him aside. Shuvro Ashfa was surprised. Limon Orin Kuhu came. Meherab is standing with his head bowed and fear is at work in his mind. Meherab said - Please don't hit me. I am coming to varsity to get clearance. I will leave and never set foot on the tri-boundary of this varsity. The rider grabbed Meherab's hand - You don't have to leave this varsity I'm really sorry. I made a mistake. I can't be forgiven. Mehrab was shocked to hear such words from the rider. He looked up at the rider and said yes. There is water in the corner of the rider's eye Who is Mehrab looking at? How could he have changed so much that only violence could be seen in his eyes? The rider said again - I know I have no forgiveness for this injustice. I can't forgive myself. Please forgive me. - What are you saying? Why are you apologizing to a famous boy like me? In fact, I am alive with a pair of foreheads No need to apologize. People just make mistakes. - You didn't forgive me. - He did it. Neha came and stood beside the rider - Where have you been all this time? How much am I looking for? You have news. Mehrab was surprised to hear about Neha. Said the rider - Neha, speak properly. - What happened to you again? We study in the same class, you can tell him. The heart came and grabbed Meherab - Dude, I'm sorry Excuse me. I have done a great wrong to you Don't be angry. Sorry dude. Mehrab became ha. The heart leaves Meherab - I'll be angry. Well, listen, I'm sitting up. The heart began to rise to the ears Mehrab stopped his heart - Are you crazy? What can be angry at a friend. - You're angry. Where have you been all this time? - In the village house. Said the rider -When you're done. I have a talk with Meherab. Everyone was surprised to hear the rider's words. A car entered the varsity. The rider grabbed Meherab's hand and got into the car. Mehrab got scared. Ashfa said to the rider - Where to go with him. - I need him. Absolutely. The car left the varsity. Kuhu said to Limon - The poor man's forehead is burning. - Do you know what? - What does the climber want to do? I searched like crazy for so long and took it again today. - I don't understand. Neha's heart looked at each other Then - The rider can't see Meherab with his eyes. Then all of a sudden today. -Yes. Well, the rider will not do anything to Meherab. - Why and what will he do? - You know him Don't think twice about killing someone. Ashfa told Shuvro - I think it's cloudy. - Yes, he is with me. No one at the varsity could see him. So how did everyone change so much these days. - There is a mystery. - I will not leave the person who will insult Meherab, whether it is a secret or not. The car came quite a distance. Meherab sits a little away from the car door - Look, I won't say anything about you. Please don't hit me. I will leave varsity. The rider smiled - Why are you so scared? I won't do anything to you. -Look, I'm telling you I'll leave this city and never come back. - Mehrab, but this time I will be angry. I want to talk to you privately. Don't be afraid The car came to a stop on the river bank. He got out of the car, lowered Meherab, went to the river bank and sat on the bench. Mehrab stands beside him. The rider looked at the arch -Sit down. Why are you standing? Mehrab panics.
Download or read book We Can Do Anything written by Sheila Thomas and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-11-22 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lottie and George are eleven-year-old twins who lead hectic lives. They have discovered a secret. The secret allows them to think about what they really want in their lives and, step by step, to achieve their goals. Lottie uncovers the mystery of using creative vision. George has started a club and has set up his den at the end of the garden! With the help of zany Aunt Gemma, Lottie and Georges lives will improve dramatically. They will have more friends, more fun, and much more focus! You are invited to join them as they make their new discoveries. You will follow Lottie and George in each activity and then get involved through various exercises. You too can live the life of your dreams! The opportunities out there are only limited by your ability to see the future as you want it and then take action. You might even get the chance to look at life in a different light. All you need are some pencils, big dreams, and an open mind. You will enjoy creating an exceptional life, as you have almost total control over the design. I wish you an inspirational and exciting journey!
Download or read book Dude s Gotta Mountain Bike written by Muddy Frank and published by Muddy Frank. This book was released on with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Good for children comfortable reading longer books on their own." For ages 8-12 years. The adventures of Magali: a French marmot who sneaks out at night to do mountain sports with her friends! Dirt trails, tricks, and kickers! Mishka's cousins visit from Holland, and they want to go mountain biking. At night! Magali isn't allowed that far up the mountain. Plus, her father locks the door at night. How is she going to ride blue trails and red trails with her best mate, Mishka, and the cousins, when a) her papa locks the front door, and b) she doesn't have a bike? Dude, she needs to find a way. The Tricky Tricks Bike Competition is coming up! Her mates, Henri Le Hare, F-F-Foxy, Little Foxy, Puppy Bébé and Chamois Luc, are taking part. She wants to, too! A funny middle-grade series about trusting your instinct, forging friendships, and learning independence. The books have British spelling. For ages 8-12 yrs. Young readers will enjoy this adventure novel set in La Plagne, Savoie, in the French Alps. 'Fun, easy to read and my 12 year old enjoyed it a lot.' Follow Magali and her friends (Mishka, Henri Le Hare, F-F-Foxy, Little Foxy, Puppy Bébé and Chamois Luc) on their crazy sporty challenges! Each book can be read as an individual book or as part of the Dude Series (recommended). The series is available in: + English + French + Spanish + Bilingual version (English / français) (English / español) Question for the Author How did you come up with the character of Magali? 'You know, I really love the French Alps, and looking at all the animals that live in the mountains. I'm Australian, so I had never seen a marmot before moving to France. I worked one summer, for a kids' summer camp, and part of my job was to take the children out on walks. We would go looking for marmots, all of us being very quiet, secretly sneaking up to the holes in the ground, where the entrances to the marmot burrows were. Of course, we would make too much noise and the marmots would disappear into their underground tunnels, but sometimes we were lucky and able to take photos. I think their underground homes took over my imagination, and before you knew it, I had a whole chapter book in my head, with Magali as the principal character!'
Download or read book Bike Battles written by James Longhurst and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans have been riding bikes for more than a century now. So why are most American cities still so ill-prepared to handle cyclists? James Longhurst, a historian and avid cyclist, tackles that question by tracing the contentious debates between American bike riders, motorists, and pedestrians over the shared road. Bike Battles explores the different ways that Americans have thought about the bicycle through popular songs, merit badge pamphlets, advertising, films, newspapers and sitcoms. Those associations shaped the actions of government and the courts when they intervened in bike policy through lawsuits, traffic control, road building, taxation, rationing, import tariffs, safety education and bike lanes from the 1870s to the 1970s. Today, cycling in American urban centers remains a challenge as city planners, political pundits, and residents continue to argue over bike lanes, bike-share programs, law enforcement, sustainability, and public safety. Combining fascinating new research from a wide range of sources with a true passion for the topic, Longhurst shows us that these battles are nothing new; in fact they’re simply a continuation of the original battle over who is - and isn’t - welcome on our roads. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNleJ0tDvqg
Download or read book Don t Think Twice written by Barbara Schoichet and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A late-in-life coming-of-age escapade told with humor and heart, Don’t Think Twice is a moving and irreverent account of grief, growing up, and the healing power of adventure. Within six months, Barbara Schoichet lost everything: her job, her girlfriend of six years, and her mother to pancreatic cancer. Her life stripped bare, and armed with nothing but a death wish and a ton of attitude, Barbara pursues an unlikely method of coping. At the age of fifty she earns her motorcycle license, buys a Harley on eBay from two guys named Dave, and drives it alone from New York to Los Angeles on a circuitous trek loosely guided by her H.O.G. tour book and a whole lot of road whimsy. On the open highway—where she daily takes her speed to a hundred—Barbara battles physical limitations and inner demons on a journey that flows through the majestic Appalachian Mountains, the enchanting Turquoise Trail, and all along America’s iconic Route 66. She is awed by the battlefields in Gettysburg, stunned by the decadence of Graceland, and amused by a Cadillac graveyard in the middle of nowhere. She meets kind strangers, odd strangers, and a guy who pulls a gun on her for cutting him off. She is vulnerable but sassy, broken but determined to heal . . . or die trying.
Download or read book The New American Workplace written by James O'Toole and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty years ago, the bestselling "letter to the government" Work in America published to national acclaim, including front-page coverage in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. It sounded an alarm about worker dissatisfaction and the effects on the nation as a whole. Now, based on thirty years of research, this new book sheds light on what has changed - and what hasn't. This groundbreaking work will illuminate the new critical issues - from worker demands to the new ethical rules to the revolution in culture at work.
Download or read book An Iron Horse Saga written by Carl B. Sutter and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-06-25 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Iron Horse Saga is not a traditonal romantic novel with a sultry love triangle but rather a true story of an adventurous cross country motorcycle ride by a deeply in love husband and wife. A deep bond developed between the Rider and Iron Horse during the ride's impossible conditions. Normally a 5,200 mile Coast to Coast ride should be a simple test of Rider endurance. This ride was anything but normal! A transplanted skier from Upstate New York, the author moved to Florida to take advantage of the warmer climate and pursue his 2nd passion of motorycle riding. The author's motorcycle riding experience spans 50 years and over 500,000 miles. A cross country motorcycle ride between the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean was an idea borne by the author to combine his passion for motorcycle riding with an opportunity to raise money to benefit children in the community. The Kiwanis Club of Southeast Volusia County sponsored the Coast to Coast Benefit Ride for Children.
