The wildest true tales by 20 of the greatest ski and snowboard writers alive today. Tales of jail, of humiliation, of skiing through gunfire, snowboarding through pain, getting crushed by avalanche, threatened by authorities, and nearly killing a couple of high-roller ski students from Hong Kong. Here's how it started... On October 19, an email arrived from a ski writer/ski buddy who had managed to get himself remanded into a seriously uncomfortable night in the drunk tank in lovely Whistl...

The room was buzzing. Journalists, reporters, camera operators and sound techs. Something big was coming. Something big, big and scary — mega-scary. Special Ed stood behind the podium … shaking.A journalist roared, "WE NEED YOU TO SAVE US! CAN YOU DO IT?"Special Ed wished his answer was, "Yes, of course I can." He wished it wasn't "No, I haven't got a clue." But that's just what he was feeling. Clueless.He took a deep breath. He said, "Something is...

"I'd be careful of that one if I were you."These are the first words Ed hears when he finds himself in a different … a different what? Place? Planet? Dream? The future?Eventually, Mr. Earle, explains, "Ed, you're inhabiting two dimensions. One at a time, but you're able to cross between them. Not many can do that, but you can. That's why you're Special. Understand?"Ed doesn't understand, not yet. He's kinda' busy dodging Pineapplers, EvilBalls, Triflamers and other ...

The writer's maxim is Show, Don't Tell. So, here's a sample from Death by Tartar Sauce... Loser in Leukerbad Some people travel so easily. They walk lightly on the earth. They exude peace and harmony. They hold onto their belongings. I envy these people. I'm the traveler who loses his wallet, loses his guide, loses his way. I'm a loser. Take my trip to Switzerland. As I board the United flight in San Francisco Airport, I suddenly realize I’ve left my shirt in Security. The flight attendant...

If you're looking for a house or apartment in a competitive market, what you're about to read will give you a distinct advantage. What worked for us in San Francisco will work for you in Auckland and Oakland, Sydney and San Jose, Singapore and Shanghai, London and Los Angeles, Honolulu and Hong Kong, DC and NY. TAKE ME HOME starts with SHOW, taking you through our roller coaster ride searching for shelter in San Francisco. Then, the TELL: lessons learned, secret weapons, attitude shifts th...

In 1922, when Joseph-Armand Bombardier was fifteen years old he built his first snow vehicle. He had always loved to tinker with motors and make things go, and he dreamed of building a vehicle that could go over snow. His first attempt, using a Model T Ford engine and a wooden propeller, worked well. To Joseph-Armand’s mind, anyhow. Not so much his father, who made him take the contraption apart. Over the years, Joseph-Armand dreamed of becoming a great mechanic and inventing machines. But...

The voice pounded a question into Special Ed's sleeping head: "What is the world's deadliest snake?"Meanwhile, in far-away Singapore, three of the city's beloved otters had been devoured by a gigantic, three-headed serpent. Two of them were bitten by poisonous fangs, and the third was squeezed by powerful coils ... before disappearing into the serpent's mouth.Special Ed no longer felt sleepy. He muttered, "I may be special. But I know I'm specially scared of snakes...

The room was buzzing. Journalists, reporters, camera operators and sound techs. Something big was coming. Something big, big and scary - mega-scary. Special Ed stood behind the podium ... shaking.A journalist roared, "WE NEED YOU TO SAVE US! CAN YOU DO IT?"Special Ed wished his answer was, "Yes, of course I can." He wished it wasn't "No, I haven't got a clue." But that's just what he was feeling. Clueless.He took a deep breath. He said, "Something ...

Telling time becomes clear and easy for young readers in this bright and lively introduction to measurements of time. From seconds to minutes, hours to days, exploring what time is and discovering why we need to tell time, helps young readers understand more than 'the big hand is on the one and the little hand is on the two'. Megan Halsey’s playful illustrations depict imaginative digital and analog clocks that range in design. With the help of a whole lot of clocks, a dash of humor, and a...

“I’d be careful of that one if I were you.”These are the first words Ed hears when he finds himself in a different … a different what? Place? Planet? Dream? The future?Eventually, Mr. Earle, explains, “Ed, you're inhabiting two dimensions. One at a time, but you're able to cross between them. Not many can do that, but you can. That’s why you're Special. Understand?”Ed doesn't understand, not yet. He’s kinda’ busy dodging Pineapplers...

A humorous look at mastering ski lifts before you can master skiing...[Article - 1579 words ]

2 years on the road. 1 backpack. 15 countries. Banned from one. Stories about Nepal, Colombia, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, Kenya, Qatar, UAE, Panama and more. This book is about the days, people, stories, ethics and philosophy that bridged the trip. What is modern travel? Why are you not on the road?