A to Z: BMX Style


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A colorful rhyming alphabet book focused on teaching children about BMX riding/racing.




New York Bike Style


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Together, these striking images create the ultimate style guide for anyone who pedals their way through the Big Apple. America may be a nation obsessed with automobiles, but today the bicycle is giving the car a run for its money. And while New York is just one of many cities that is implementing new bike friendly policies, the local cyclist population stands out as one of the most diverse, inventive, and stylish in the world. New York Bike Style celebrates this with full-page photographs of riders and their bikes. Photographer Sam Polcer has combed New York’s five boroughs looking for subjects who reflect the myriad styles and demographics of the city’s cyclists—from Puerto Rican Schwinn aficionados with vintage bikes to fixed gear freaks; from BMX kids honing their bar-spins at skateparks to fashionistas floating down leaf-strewn streets in dresses. Each page is captioned with the subject’s name, what kind of bike they ride, where the photo was taken, and where they’re headed. The book also features close-up shots of gear as well as a startlingly stylish array of bike fashion. Whether they’re pedaling to work or play, racing with a club, or out for a lazy ride, New York Bike Style pays photographic tribute to a city in love with biking in all its forms.




SPIN


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From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. With dynamic photography, bold graphic design, and informed irreverence, the pages of SPIN pulsate with the energy of today's most innovative sounds. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks.




Book Lust


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What to read next is every book lover's greatest dilemma. Nancy Pearl comes to the rescue with this wide-ranging and fun guide to the best reading new and old. Pearl, who inspired legions of litterateurs with "What If All (name the city) Read the Same Book," has devised reading lists that cater to every mood, occasion, and personality. These annotated lists cover such topics as mother-daughter relationships, science for nonscientists, mysteries of all stripes, African-American fiction from a female point of view, must-reads for kids, books on bicycling, "chick-lit," and many more. Pearl's enthusiasm and taste shine throughout.




Mastering Mountain Bike Skills


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If you want to ride like a pro, you should learn from a pro! In Mastering Mountain Bike Skills, Third Edition, world-champion racer Brian Lopes and renowned riding coach Lee McCormack share their elite perspectives, real-life race stories, and their own successful techniques to help riders of all styles and levels build confidence and experience the full exhiliration of the sport. Mastering Mountain Bike Skills is the best-selling guide for all mountain biking disciplines, including enduro, pump track racing, dual slalom, downhill, cross-country, fatbiking, and 24-hour races. It absolutely captures the sport and offers everything you need to maximize performance and excitement on the trail. Learn how to select the proper bike and customize it for your unique riding style. Develop a solid skills base so you can execute techniques with more power and precision. Master the essential techniques to help you carve every corner, nail every jump, and conquer every obstacle in your path. Last, but not least, prepare yourself to handle every type of weather and trail condition that the mountain biking world throws at you. Whether you’re a recreational rider looking to rock the trails with friends, are a seasoned enthusiast, or are aspiring to be a top pro, Mastering Mountain Bike Skills will improve your ride and dust the competition. Don't just survive the trail—own the trail, and enjoy the thrill of doing it.




The Savage Pride Duet: A Two-Book Collection


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This set contains both Savage Pride and Silent Prejudice, the complete Savage Pride Duet! Prepare to be swept away by this steamy mafia duology by dark romance author Jill Ramsower... Savage Pride Zeno De Rossi is arrogant and callous. Nothing like the boy I grew up with. He’s poised to take over the most powerful mafia family in New York. To him, I’m nothing but the daughter of a soldier—a member of the staff at his grand estate… Until his estranged brother comes home and shows an interest in me. Now, I’m trapped in a dangerous dance between two men who hate one another. Both have secrets. Neither is safe. They won’t quit until they destroy one another, and I have become their weapon of choice. Silent Prejudice They say the truth can set you free, but it can’t undo the past. A past filled with secrets, lies, and heartache. Zeno De Rossi unleashed a bomb when he told me the truth about our families. He thought an explanation would bring us closer. But how can I trust a man who has kept so many secrets? How can I love a man who has caused so much pain? Uncertainty haunts my every thought, but I may not have the luxury of choice. In yet another cruel twist of fate, I’ve drawn the attention of a monster. A man obsessed with ruining me. I see no option but to put my life in Zeno’s hands. Like it or not, he’s the only one who can keep me safe. But will my heart be safe from him? In this dark retelling of the Jane Austen classic, Pride and Prejudice, our elusive hero is a mafia king, ruthless and calculating; and our heroine is a headstrong modern woman born and raised in the servant’s quarters of his estate. Complete with romance, heartbreak, violence, manipulation, and mind-blowing twists, this edgy retelling is perfect for Austen fans who like the darker side of Darcy. Perfect for fans of Rina Kent and LJ Shen.




Savage Pride


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Prepare to be swept away by this steamy mafia duology by dark romance author Jill Ramsower... "Savage Pride is the perfect storm of love and hate, and secrets and lies in a sexy, dark reimagining of a classic." -USA Today Bestselling author Natasha Knight Zeno De Rossi is arrogant and callous. Nothing like the boy I grew up with. He’s poised to take over the most powerful mafia family in New York. To him, I’m nothing but the daughter of a soldier—a member of the staff at his grand estate… Until his estranged brother comes home and shows an interest in me. Now, I’m trapped in a dangerous dance between two men who hate one another. Both have secrets. Neither is safe. They won’t quit until they destroy one another, and I have become their weapon of choice. Savage Pride is the first novel in The Savage Pride Duet. In this dark retelling of the Jane Austen classic, Pride and Prejudice, our elusive hero is a mafia king, ruthless and calculating; and our heroine is a headstrong modern woman born and raised in the servant’s quarters of his estate. Complete with romance, heartbreak, violence, manipulation, and mind-blowing twists, this edgy retelling is perfect for Austen fans who like the darker side of Darcy. Perfect for fans of Rina Kent and LJ Shen.




Family Biking


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Family Biking is a guide for parents and parents-to-be on how to introduce their children to the joys and responsibilities of bicycle riding. The guide includes safe methods of transporting children via trailer bike or tandems, taking young children on bicycle tours, fitting a child to a bicycle, teaching all aspects of bicycle safety, as well as how to deal with dangerous or potentially dangerous situations. It also includes how to teach children to care for their own bicycle, how to dress, how to carry things on their bicycle, and how to perform basic maintenance and repairs.




Writing Irresistible Kidlit


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Captivate the hearts and minds of young adult readers! Writing for young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG) audiences isn't just "kid's stuff" anymore--it's kidlit! The YA and MG book markets are healthier and more robust than ever, and that means the competition is fiercer, too. In Writing Irresistible Kidlit, literary agent Mary Kole shares her expertise on writing novels for young adult and middle grade readers and teaches you how to: • Recognize the differences between middle grade and young adult audiences and how it impacts your writing. • Tailor your manuscript's tone, length, and content to your readership. • Avoid common mistakes and cliches that are prevalent in YA and MG fiction, in respect to characters, story ideas, plot structure and more. • Develop themes and ideas in your novel that will strike emotional chords. Mary Kole's candid commentary and insightful observations, as well as a collection of book excerpts and personal insights from bestselling authors and editors who specialize in the children's book market, are invaluable tools for your kidlit career. If you want the skills, techniques, and know-how you need to craft memorable stories for teens and tweens, Writing Irresistible Kidlit can give them to you.




I Know What I Am


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In 17th century Rome, where women are expected to be chaste and yet are viewed as prey by powerful men, the extraordinary painter Artemisia Gentileschi fends off constant sexual advances as she works to become one of the greatest painters of her generation. Frustrated by the hypocritical social mores of her day, Gentileschi releases her anguish through her paintings and, against all odds, becomes a groundbreaking artist. Meticulously rendered in ballpoint pen, this gripping graphic biography serves as an art history lesson and a coming-of-age story. Resonant in the #MeToo era, I Know What I Amhighlights a fierce artist who stood up to a shameful social status quo.