Author: J. J. Anselmi
Publisher: Barnacle Book
ISBN: 9781940207506
Category : Bicycle motocross
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
In twenty heavy chapters, this book chronicles Anselmi's experiences growing up as a straight edge, BMX-riding metalhead in Rock Springs, Wyoming, a place with one of the highest per capita suicide rates in the United States. His grandpa was a well-known businessman and politician in the area, and was featured in a 1977 60 Minutes episode for his alleged connections to organized crime. This is only the beginning of Anselmi's heavy saga, and it interweaves all of the social and personal history one might expect from a story like this--including Black Sabbath, Pantera, and Metallica logo tattoos, explorations in LSD, metal, and BMX culture, self-loathing and sobriety, and--finally--a very unique perspective on what it means to live in a heavy fucking world.
Heavy
Author: J. J. Anselmi
Publisher: Barnacle Book
ISBN: 9781940207506
Category : Bicycle motocross
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
In twenty heavy chapters, this book chronicles Anselmi's experiences growing up as a straight edge, BMX-riding metalhead in Rock Springs, Wyoming, a place with one of the highest per capita suicide rates in the United States. His grandpa was a well-known businessman and politician in the area, and was featured in a 1977 60 Minutes episode for his alleged connections to organized crime. This is only the beginning of Anselmi's heavy saga, and it interweaves all of the social and personal history one might expect from a story like this--including Black Sabbath, Pantera, and Metallica logo tattoos, explorations in LSD, metal, and BMX culture, self-loathing and sobriety, and--finally--a very unique perspective on what it means to live in a heavy fucking world.
Publisher: Barnacle Book
ISBN: 9781940207506
Category : Bicycle motocross
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
In twenty heavy chapters, this book chronicles Anselmi's experiences growing up as a straight edge, BMX-riding metalhead in Rock Springs, Wyoming, a place with one of the highest per capita suicide rates in the United States. His grandpa was a well-known businessman and politician in the area, and was featured in a 1977 60 Minutes episode for his alleged connections to organized crime. This is only the beginning of Anselmi's heavy saga, and it interweaves all of the social and personal history one might expect from a story like this--including Black Sabbath, Pantera, and Metallica logo tattoos, explorations in LSD, metal, and BMX culture, self-loathing and sobriety, and--finally--a very unique perspective on what it means to live in a heavy fucking world.
X Games
Author: Ian Young
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
ISBN: 9780736895248
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Readers of all ability levels will want to read these high-low books from 5 high-interest nonfiction subject areas: sports, history, biography, adventure, and science. Each easy-to-read book explores a fascinating narrative account of the subject. This all-new series features historical photographs, full-color graphics, glossary words on each page, and a contemporary chapter-book format. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
ISBN: 9780736895248
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Readers of all ability levels will want to read these high-low books from 5 high-interest nonfiction subject areas: sports, history, biography, adventure, and science. Each easy-to-read book explores a fascinating narrative account of the subject. This all-new series features historical photographs, full-color graphics, glossary words on each page, and a contemporary chapter-book format. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
BMX Street
Author: Patrick G. Cain
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
ISBN: 1512451584
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Did you know that BMX street riders do awesome tricks using objects you might see in a city park? These daring athletes slide down handrails with their grinds. They bunny hop up curbs and onto benches. They twist their bikes all the way around in 360° spins.
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
ISBN: 1512451584
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Did you know that BMX street riders do awesome tricks using objects you might see in a city park? These daring athletes slide down handrails with their grinds. They bunny hop up curbs and onto benches. They twist their bikes all the way around in 360° spins.
Dave Mirra
Author: Jeff Savage
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0822565935
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
An introduction to the life and career of the motocross figure Dave Mirra.
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0822565935
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
An introduction to the life and career of the motocross figure Dave Mirra.
Downhill BMX
Author: Ray McClellan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781622431625
Category : Bicycle motocross
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Eager readers will learn the skills, safety knowledge and equipment necessary for this heart-racing sport. This book is a hi-lo reader intended to encourage reluctant readers. Lexile 770.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781622431625
Category : Bicycle motocross
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Eager readers will learn the skills, safety knowledge and equipment necessary for this heart-racing sport. This book is a hi-lo reader intended to encourage reluctant readers. Lexile 770.
Going for Gold: The X Games (Level 7 Reader)
Author: Rivet
Publisher: Google
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
From first introductions to deep dives into the wonders of our world, Rivet nonfiction books fascinate young readers. A level 7 reader in the Sports Bonanza series, Going for Gold: The X Games will feed readers' curiosity about Sports.
Publisher: Google
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
From first introductions to deep dives into the wonders of our world, Rivet nonfiction books fascinate young readers. A level 7 reader in the Sports Bonanza series, Going for Gold: The X Games will feed readers' curiosity about Sports.
Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport
Author: Daryl Siedentop
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1492594547
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
The ninth edition of Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport is as robust and instrumental as ever for students preparing for careers in the various physical activity fields. And the latest version of this long-running and seminal text is chock-full of new material for budding teachers, coaches, fitness professionals, recreation leaders, and program leaders. This book covers a broad spectrum of careers and professions, including those in physical education, health, dance, fitness, sport, recreation, athletic training, and athletic administration. The authors provide an overview of the respective professions and offer a deep dive into individual careers. In addition, the text explores the role of public policy across local, state, and federal levels, noting how various physical activity professions are affected by regulations. New content in this edition includes the following: Five new chapters cover dance education, recreational leadership, health education, contemporary physical education curriculum models, and exemplary physical education programs. Updated content on how economic, racial, and ethnic disparities affect physical activity and physical activity professions will help students anticipate real-life issues. New evidence, data, and information throughout the text will help students understand the issues, problems, and programmatic solutions in the various fields as they prepare to meet and solve those problems. The expanded and updated physical education chapters reflect current trends and developments. The new chapters on dance education, recreational leadership, and health education broaden the book’s scope as they show the role these allied physical activity professions play in the larger efforts to promote and support physical activity as a way to create a healthy citizenry. All chapters throughout the text have been updated to reflect the most current information on the topics. And the book’s web-based ancillaries, which include a range of instructor tools, have also been revised and expanded. Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport is organized into six parts: Part I provides a thorough understanding of the health issues related to physical inactivity and of the evolution of physical activity programs. Parts II, III, and IV focus on concepts, programs, professions, and barriers to overcome in physical education, fitness, and sport, respectively. Part V delves into the allied physical activity professions of dance and dance education, recreation, and health education, exploring the concepts, professions, and issues in each area. Part VI tackles the subdisciplines of kinesiology that support physical activity, such as exercise physiology, sport pedagogy, sport and exercise psychology, sport philosophy, biomechanics, and more. Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport will help students make more informed career choices, understand the professional issues they will face, and be in a better position to develop high-quality programs and make those programs widely available. Ultimately, this book will help new generations of physical activity professionals provide positive solutions to the problems that exist in their fields and to make lifelong impacts on their students.
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1492594547
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
The ninth edition of Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport is as robust and instrumental as ever for students preparing for careers in the various physical activity fields. And the latest version of this long-running and seminal text is chock-full of new material for budding teachers, coaches, fitness professionals, recreation leaders, and program leaders. This book covers a broad spectrum of careers and professions, including those in physical education, health, dance, fitness, sport, recreation, athletic training, and athletic administration. The authors provide an overview of the respective professions and offer a deep dive into individual careers. In addition, the text explores the role of public policy across local, state, and federal levels, noting how various physical activity professions are affected by regulations. New content in this edition includes the following: Five new chapters cover dance education, recreational leadership, health education, contemporary physical education curriculum models, and exemplary physical education programs. Updated content on how economic, racial, and ethnic disparities affect physical activity and physical activity professions will help students anticipate real-life issues. New evidence, data, and information throughout the text will help students understand the issues, problems, and programmatic solutions in the various fields as they prepare to meet and solve those problems. The expanded and updated physical education chapters reflect current trends and developments. The new chapters on dance education, recreational leadership, and health education broaden the book’s scope as they show the role these allied physical activity professions play in the larger efforts to promote and support physical activity as a way to create a healthy citizenry. All chapters throughout the text have been updated to reflect the most current information on the topics. And the book’s web-based ancillaries, which include a range of instructor tools, have also been revised and expanded. Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport is organized into six parts: Part I provides a thorough understanding of the health issues related to physical inactivity and of the evolution of physical activity programs. Parts II, III, and IV focus on concepts, programs, professions, and barriers to overcome in physical education, fitness, and sport, respectively. Part V delves into the allied physical activity professions of dance and dance education, recreation, and health education, exploring the concepts, professions, and issues in each area. Part VI tackles the subdisciplines of kinesiology that support physical activity, such as exercise physiology, sport pedagogy, sport and exercise psychology, sport philosophy, biomechanics, and more. Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport will help students make more informed career choices, understand the professional issues they will face, and be in a better position to develop high-quality programs and make those programs widely available. Ultimately, this book will help new generations of physical activity professionals provide positive solutions to the problems that exist in their fields and to make lifelong impacts on their students.
Freestyle BMX
Author: Isabel Thomas
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0761377646
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Examines the extreme sport of freestyle BMX, looking at its history, equipment, tricks, and star riders.
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0761377646
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Examines the extreme sport of freestyle BMX, looking at its history, equipment, tricks, and star riders.
Big-Time Extreme Sports Records
Author: Drew Lyon
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1977158978
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
"WHOOSH! Nothing gets fans' hearts racing more than an extreme athlete launching high into the air or zipping along on the track-except when that big stunt sets a new record! Behind every big-time record is a dramatic story of how an extreme athlete achieved greatness in their sport. From the greatest rock-climbing records to the most awe-inspiring aerial stunts, here are record-setting moments that will keep extreme sports fans turning the page for more"--
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1977158978
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
"WHOOSH! Nothing gets fans' hearts racing more than an extreme athlete launching high into the air or zipping along on the track-except when that big stunt sets a new record! Behind every big-time record is a dramatic story of how an extreme athlete achieved greatness in their sport. From the greatest rock-climbing records to the most awe-inspiring aerial stunts, here are record-setting moments that will keep extreme sports fans turning the page for more"--
Watching the Olympics
Author: John Sugden
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1136974857
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Global sporting events involve the creation, management and mediation of cultural meanings for consumption by massive media audiences. The apotheosis of this cultural form is the Olympic Games. This challenging and provocative new book explores the Olympic spectacle, from the multi-media bidding process and the branding and imaging of the Games, to security, surveillance and control of the Olympic product across all of its levels. The book argues that the process of commercialization, directed by the IOC itself, has enabled audiences to interpret its traditional objects in non-reverential ways and to develop oppositional interpretations of Olympism. The Olympics have become multi-voiced and many themed, and the spectacle of the contemporary Games raises important questions about institutionalization, the doctrine of individualism, the advance of market capitalism, performance, consumption and the consolidation of global society. With particular focus on the London Games in 2012, the book casts a critical eye over the bidding process, Olympic finance, promises of legacy and development, and the consequences of hosting the Games for the civil rights and liberties of those living in their shadow. Few studies have offered such close scrutiny of the inner workings of Olympism’s political and economic network, and, therefore, this book is indispensible reading for any student or researcher with an interest in the Olympics, sport's multiple impacts, or sporting mega-events.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1136974857
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Global sporting events involve the creation, management and mediation of cultural meanings for consumption by massive media audiences. The apotheosis of this cultural form is the Olympic Games. This challenging and provocative new book explores the Olympic spectacle, from the multi-media bidding process and the branding and imaging of the Games, to security, surveillance and control of the Olympic product across all of its levels. The book argues that the process of commercialization, directed by the IOC itself, has enabled audiences to interpret its traditional objects in non-reverential ways and to develop oppositional interpretations of Olympism. The Olympics have become multi-voiced and many themed, and the spectacle of the contemporary Games raises important questions about institutionalization, the doctrine of individualism, the advance of market capitalism, performance, consumption and the consolidation of global society. With particular focus on the London Games in 2012, the book casts a critical eye over the bidding process, Olympic finance, promises of legacy and development, and the consequences of hosting the Games for the civil rights and liberties of those living in their shadow. Few studies have offered such close scrutiny of the inner workings of Olympism’s political and economic network, and, therefore, this book is indispensible reading for any student or researcher with an interest in the Olympics, sport's multiple impacts, or sporting mega-events.