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My Life in and out of the Rough

The Truth Behind All That Bull**** You Think You Know About Me

de John Daly ...

From the unapologetic bad boy of professional golf comes a rip-roaring account of his rollercoaster life and careerFrom his battles with alcoholism and gambling addiction to marital problems (his fourth and current wife is facing money-laundering charges) and a highly publicized breakdown during a nationally televised tournament, John Daly has hit into his share of hazards.Daly’s play-it-as-it ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

From the unapologetic bad boy of professional golf comes a rip-roaring account of his rollercoaster life and careerFrom his battles with alcoholism and gambling addiction to marital problems (his fourth and current wife is facing money-laundering charges) and a highly publicized breakdown during a nationally televised tournament, John Daly has hit into his share of hazards.Daly’s play-it-as-it
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A Race Like No Other

26.2 Miles Through the Streets of New York

de Liz Robbins ...

When 39,195 competitors thunder over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to begin the thirty-eighth running of the famed New York City Marathon, they experience one of the most exhilarating moments in sports. But as they cross five towering bridges and five distinct boroughs, carried 26.2 miles by the cheers of two million fans and by their own indomitable wills, grueling challenges await them.New York ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

When 39,195 competitors thunder over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to begin the thirty-eighth running of the famed New York City Marathon, they experience one of the most exhilarating moments in sports. But as they cross five towering bridges and five distinct boroughs, carried 26.2 miles by the cheers of two million fans and by their own indomitable wills, grueling challenges await them.New York
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Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides

A History of Badass Women Skateboarders

de Natalie Porter ...

"All thriller, no filler.”— Dr. Indigo Willing, sociologist and lead researcher of Skate, Create, Educate and Regenerate and co-author of Skateboarding, Power and ChangeA vibrant, meticulously researched celebration of the women and non-binary skateboarders who defied a hostile industry and redefined skateboarding around the worldWith enthusiasm and empathy, Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides ... Leer más

$10.43 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"All thriller, no filler.”— Dr. Indigo Willing, sociologist and lead researcher of Skate, Create, Educate and Regenerate and co-author of Skateboarding, Power and ChangeA vibrant, meticulously researched celebration of the women and non-binary skateboarders who defied a hostile industry and redefined skateboarding around the worldWith enthusiasm and empathy, Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides
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Hawk

Occupation: Skateboarder

de Tony Hawk, Sean Mortimer ...

For Tony Hawk, it wasn't enough to skate for two decades, to invent more than eighty tricks, and to win more than twice as many professional contests as any other skater.It wasn't enough to knock himself unconscious more than ten times, fracture several ribs, break his elbow, knock out his teeth twice, compress the vertebrae in his back, pop his bursa sack, get more than fifty stitches laced into ... Leer más

$11.69 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

For Tony Hawk, it wasn't enough to skate for two decades, to invent more than eighty tricks, and to win more than twice as many professional contests as any other skater.It wasn't enough to knock himself unconscious more than ten times, fracture several ribs, break his elbow, knock out his teeth twice, compress the vertebrae in his back, pop his bursa sack, get more than fifty stitches laced into
... Leer más
Skateboarding: Book of Tricks

de Steve Badillo, Doug Werner ...

Serious skaters looking for unusual and innovative tricks will find them in this skateboarding instructional guide. The tricks run the gamut from classic old school to modern with an emphasis on diversification, creativity, and originality. Included are riding basics and tips for controlling fear, visualizing, and focusing. Sequential shots detail every move needed to successfully re-create the ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Serious skaters looking for unusual and innovative tricks will find them in this skateboarding instructional guide. The tricks run the gamut from classic old school to modern with an emphasis on diversification, creativity, and originality. Included are riding basics and tips for controlling fear, visualizing, and focusing. Sequential shots detail every move needed to successfully re-create the
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Urethane Revolution

The Birth of Skate San Diego 1975

de John O'Malley ...

The history behind the advent of urethane wheels and the birth of the modern movement of skateboarding, as told by a man who lived it.One crazy year on the California coast—in 1975 a hippie skunkworks, bred in garages and shacks, launched the modern skater movement. Strap in for a wild ride replete with two car chases, two plane crashes, a massive truck bomb, Colombian narcos, the Mafia, senior ... Leer más

$11.69 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The history behind the advent of urethane wheels and the birth of the modern movement of skateboarding, as told by a man who lived it.One crazy year on the California coast—in 1975 a hippie skunkworks, bred in garages and shacks, launched the modern skater movement. Strap in for a wild ride replete with two car chases, two plane crashes, a massive truck bomb, Colombian narcos, the Mafia, senior
... Leer más
Shredders

Girls Who Skate

de Sierra Prescott ...

A stunningly photographed tribute to female skaters of all ages and backgrounds, from novice to pro--plus an illustrated history of the skateboard, skating tips and tricks, and more.In celebration of the rad, undying spirit of skateboarding, Shredders features gorgeous photography and stories of today's most awesome female skaters. The women and girls profiled range from rising young riders like ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

A stunningly photographed tribute to female skaters of all ages and backgrounds, from novice to pro--plus an illustrated history of the skateboard, skating tips and tricks, and more.In celebration of the rad, undying spirit of skateboarding, Shredders features gorgeous photography and stories of today's most awesome female skaters. The women and girls profiled range from rising young riders like
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Just Skateboard Photos! Big Book of Photographs & Pictures of Skateboarding Skateboarders, Vol. 1

de Big Book of Photos ...

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality color images produced by a series of today's professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired! ... Leer más

$2.69 USD

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality color images produced by a series of today's professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired!
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Physics of Skateboarding

Fun, Fellowship, and Following

de Deji Badiru, Tunji Badiru ...

Physics of skateboarding is presented as a motivational educational tool for skateboard enthusiasts of all ages. It addresses the fun, fellowship, and following of skateboarding. The journey of writing this book traced back to the previous ABICS Publications books with the theme of “physics of” an object of interest. We have seen “physics of soccer” and “physics in the kitchen.” Beyond writing ... Leer más

$3.59 USD

Physics of skateboarding is presented as a motivational educational tool for skateboard enthusiasts of all ages. It addresses the fun, fellowship, and following of skateboarding. The journey of writing this book traced back to the previous ABICS Publications books with the theme of “physics of” an object of interest. We have seen “physics of soccer” and “physics in the kitchen.” Beyond writing
... Leer más
Ricky's First Cellphone

de Jacob Hajnosz ...

Meet Ricky, a 10-year-old skateboarder who loves to hang out and do tricks at the skate park with his two best friends, Pat and Nelly. Ricky has always dreamed of having a cell phone, and for his 10th birthday, his parents surprised him with one. Excited to have his very own device, Ricky takes his phone everywhere he goes, even to go skate. However, Ricky soon discovers that having a cell phone ... Leer más

$7.28 USD

Meet Ricky, a 10-year-old skateboarder who loves to hang out and do tricks at the skate park with his two best friends, Pat and Nelly. Ricky has always dreamed of having a cell phone, and for his 10th birthday, his parents surprised him with one. Excited to have his very own device, Ricky takes his phone everywhere he goes, even to go skate. However, Ricky soon discovers that having a cell phone
... Leer más
Skateboarding: Legendary Tricks 2

de Steve Badillo ...

Compiling more legendary skateboarding figures and their pioneering tricks, this comprehensive resource details dozens of spectacular stunts—combining invaluable technical information with insightful historical perspectives. Each feat is captured in action sequence and captioned allowing aspiring riders to learn how to perform them. A history of the tricks, featuring their legendary inventors, is ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Compiling more legendary skateboarding figures and their pioneering tricks, this comprehensive resource details dozens of spectacular stunts—combining invaluable technical information with insightful historical perspectives. Each feat is captured in action sequence and captioned allowing aspiring riders to learn how to perform them. A history of the tricks, featuring their legendary inventors, is
... Leer más
Skateboarding and the Senses

Skills, Surfaces, and Spaces

de Sander Hölsgens, Brian Glenney ...

Series series Routledge Focus on Sport, Culture and Society
This book presents a new perspective on skateboarding, centred on the senses, skill acquisition, embodiment, and the concept of "city craft".Skateboarding and the Senses traces how skaters use their skilled bodies to bring vitality to contested spaces. Building on sensory anthropology, the book draws connections between the diverse ways skaters move and their boundless drive for social action – ... Leer más

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This book presents a new perspective on skateboarding, centred on the senses, skill acquisition, embodiment, and the concept of "city craft".Skateboarding and the Senses traces how skaters use their skilled bodies to bring vitality to contested spaces. Building on sensory anthropology, the book draws connections between the diverse ways skaters move and their boundless drive for social action –
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The Handmade Skateboard

Design & Build Your Own Custom Longboard, Cruiser, or Street Deck

de Matt Berger ...

With over 10K sold, the first edition of The Handmade Skateboard is the best-selling book on the topic of making a skateboard.Skateboarding continues to be the top extreme sport among teens and is now a $3 billion industry.Building a skateboard doesn’t require a lot of equipment, materials, or time.A skateboard presents the ideal woodworking project for stale shop classes in school, popular maker ... Leer más

$18.17 USD

With over 10K sold, the first edition of The Handmade Skateboard is the best-selling book on the topic of making a skateboard.Skateboarding continues to be the top extreme sport among teens and is now a $3 billion industry.Building a skateboard doesn’t require a lot of equipment, materials, or time.A skateboard presents the ideal woodworking project for stale shop classes in school, popular maker
... Leer más
Skateboard

de Jonathan Russell Clark ...

Series series Object Lessons
Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.How did the skateboard go from a menacing fad to an Olympic sport? Writer and skateboarder Jonathan Russell Clarkanswers this question by going straight to the sources: the skaters, photographers, commentators, and industry insiders who made such an unlikely rise to worldwide juggernaut ... Leer más

$11.51 USD

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.How did the skateboard go from a menacing fad to an Olympic sport? Writer and skateboarder Jonathan Russell Clarkanswers this question by going straight to the sources: the skaters, photographers, commentators, and industry insiders who made such an unlikely rise to worldwide juggernaut
... Leer más
Scraps

A Gay Skateboarding Romance Novel

de Matthew Francis ...

Series Libro 1 - Scraps
Scraps: In rural 2003 Montana, two closeted teen boys navigate skateboarding, harsh small-town judgment, and a summer of unexpected young love. MM Teen Gay Romance️ Small-Town Secrets Breathtaking Montana Landscapes Heart-Pounding Skateboarding Action Perfect for fans of Call Me by Your Name, Mid 90s, Perks of Being a Wallflowe... ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

Scraps: In rural 2003 Montana, two closeted teen boys navigate skateboarding, harsh small-town judgment, and a summer of unexpected young love. MM Teen Gay Romance️ Small-Town Secrets Breathtaking Montana Landscapes Heart-Pounding Skateboarding Action Perfect for fans of Call Me by Your Name, Mid 90s, Perks of Being a Wallflowe...
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Skateboarding and Urban Landscapes in Asia

Endless Spots

de Duncan McDuie-Ra ...

Series series Consumption and Sustainability in Asia
As urban development in Asia has accelerated, cities in the region have become central to skateboarding culture, livelihoods, and consumption. Asia's urban landscapes are desired for their endless supply of 'spots'. Spots are not built for skateboarding; they are accidents of urban planning and commercial activity; glitches in the urban machine. Skateboarders and filmers chase these spots to make ... Leer más

$58.49 USD

As urban development in Asia has accelerated, cities in the region have become central to skateboarding culture, livelihoods, and consumption. Asia's urban landscapes are desired for their endless supply of 'spots'. Spots are not built for skateboarding; they are accidents of urban planning and commercial activity; glitches in the urban machine. Skateboarders and filmers chase these spots to make
... Leer más
Skateboarding and Femininity

Gender, Space-making and Expressive Movement

de Dani Abulhawa ...

Series series Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies
Skateboarding and Femininity explores and highlights the value of femininity both within skateboarding and wider culture. This book examines skateboarding’s relationship to gender politics through a consideration of the personal politics connected to individual skateboarders, the social-spatial arenas in which skateboarding takes place, and by understanding the performance of tricks and symbolic ... Leer más

$31.49 USD

Skateboarding and Femininity explores and highlights the value of femininity both within skateboarding and wider culture. This book examines skateboarding’s relationship to gender politics through a consideration of the personal politics connected to individual skateboarders, the social-spatial arenas in which skateboarding takes place, and by understanding the performance of tricks and symbolic
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教你学滑翔·滑板·跳伞

de 冯志远 ...

体育运动是以身体练习为基本手段，以增强人的体质，促进人的全面发展，丰富社会文化生活和促进精神文明为目的一种有意识、有组织的社会活动。室内外体育运动内容丰富，种类繁多，主要项目有田径、球类、游泳、武术、登山、滑冰、举重、摔跤、自行车、摩托车等数十个类别。 ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

体育运动是以身体练习为基本手段，以增强人的体质，促进人的全面发展，丰富社会文化生活和促进精神文明为目的一种有意识、有组织的社会活动。室内外体育运动内容丰富，种类繁多，主要项目有田径、球类、游泳、武术、登山、滑冰、举重、摔跤、自行车、摩托车等数十个类别。
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How to Jump Higher: Total Jump System

de Trevor Thomas ...

Learn How to Jump 8"-14" Higher or More!Hi my name is Trevor Thomas. I have developed a proven system that will have you jumping 8"-14" higher or more in a matter of weeks! This can be used for basketball, volleyball, track and field, or any other sport where jumping is crucial to your success. I put a lot of time and research into this book and know it will help you succeed.Here's What You'll ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

Learn How to Jump 8"-14" Higher or More!Hi my name is Trevor Thomas. I have developed a proven system that will have you jumping 8"-14" higher or more in a matter of weeks! This can be used for basketball, volleyball, track and field, or any other sport where jumping is crucial to your success. I put a lot of time and research into this book and know it will help you succeed.Here's What You'll
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We Skate Hardcore

Photographs from Brooklyn's Southside

de Vincent Cianni ...

The stunning photographs of We Skate Hardcore reveal the determination, the dreams, and the rough and tumble story of urban Latino youth coming of age in New York City. Vincent Cianni spent eight years photographing and documenting a group of Latino in-line skaters in the Southside of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Cianni weaves together images of the skaters with their own words, showing the skaters' ... Leer más

$28.34 USD

The stunning photographs of We Skate Hardcore reveal the determination, the dreams, and the rough and tumble story of urban Latino youth coming of age in New York City. Vincent Cianni spent eight years photographing and documenting a group of Latino in-line skaters in the Southside of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Cianni weaves together images of the skaters with their own words, showing the skaters'
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Spiritual Skating

de Dovid Tsap ...

Spiritual Skating is an unusual and deeply personal exploration of the meeting point between spirituality and ordinary life. Written by Australian rabbi, teacher, and writer, Dovid Tsap, the book uses skateboarding as a lens through which to examine themes of fear, suffering, discipline, ego, freedom, resilience, meaning, and the search for God within the material world.Part memoir, part spiritual ... Leer más

$7.19 USD

Spiritual Skating is an unusual and deeply personal exploration of the meeting point between spirituality and ordinary life. Written by Australian rabbi, teacher, and writer, Dovid Tsap, the book uses skateboarding as a lens through which to examine themes of fear, suffering, discipline, ego, freedom, resilience, meaning, and the search for God within the material world.Part memoir, part spiritual
... Leer más
The Most Fun Thing

Dispatches from a Skateboard Life

de Kyle Beachy ...

Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR • Southwest Review • Electric LiteraturePerfect for fans of Barbarian Days, this memoir in essays follows one man's decade-long quest to uncover the hidden meaning of skateboarding, and explores how this search led unexpectedly to insights on marriage, love, loss, American invention, and growing old.In January 2012, creative writing professor and novelist Kyle ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR • Southwest Review • Electric LiteraturePerfect for fans of Barbarian Days, this memoir in essays follows one man's decade-long quest to uncover the hidden meaning of skateboarding, and explores how this search led unexpectedly to insights on marriage, love, loss, American invention, and growing old.In January 2012, creative writing professor and novelist Kyle
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Lifestyle Sports and Identities

Subcultural Careers Through the Life Course

Edición de Tyler Dupont, Becky Beal ...

Series series Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society
This book examines how different stages of adult life affect participation in lifestyle sports and in the construction of identity. Drawing on multi-disciplinary perspectives, it explores how gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and location, in conjunction with age and stage in career, affect lifestyle sport practices and meanings.Tracing engagement with lifestyle sport across the lifecourse, from young ... Leer más

$56.69 USD

This book examines how different stages of adult life affect participation in lifestyle sports and in the construction of identity. Drawing on multi-disciplinary perspectives, it explores how gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and location, in conjunction with age and stage in career, affect lifestyle sport practices and meanings.Tracing engagement with lifestyle sport across the lifecourse, from young
... Leer más
Tony Hawk

The Autobiography

de Tony Hawk, Sean Mortimer ...

In this young adult autobiography, Tony Hawk shares the stories from his life that have helped him become a skateboarding hero.Hawk speaks of being a super-competitive 'demon' child who found peace while on a skateboard. Classmates teased him because of his interest in an 'uncool' sport. Instead of retaliating with violence, he practiced even more. With his story, he will inspire a younger ... Leer más

$10.43 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In this young adult autobiography, Tony Hawk shares the stories from his life that have helped him become a skateboarding hero.Hawk speaks of being a super-competitive 'demon' child who found peace while on a skateboard. Classmates teased him because of his interest in an 'uncool' sport. Instead of retaliating with violence, he practiced even more. With his story, he will inspire a younger
... Leer más

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