Amy Goes Surfing


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Picture book for children not yet ready for chapter books. The day has finally come for Amy to show her surf coach and family that she can surf on her own... but is she ready? She remembers all the lessons and practice sessions she had with Kirk, her surf coach, but with everyone there to watch her she's suddenly nervous about surfing on her own. When Kirk arrives, he reminds her of how far she has come and tells her she has nothing to worry about. She feels ready but how will she do when she's finally out there waiting for the perfect wave? You'll have to read about it!




Notes for a Young Surfer


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The beach has long been a privileged site in Australian culture, and surfers have become its icons. For many surfers, young and old, surfing isn't simply a hobby or sport but a treasured way of life. Notes for a Young Surfer taps into the beauty of surfing and also tells the truth about the dark side of surf culture where young men come into contact with violence, misogyny, sex, racism, turf wars and homophobia. This book reveals the unwritten codes and rituals that rule all aspects of a young man's life in surf culture, from body image and notions of national identity, to politics and mateship. Notes for a Young Surfer uses real stories from the surfing world. It provides surfing tips but is also full of funny, reassuring and practical advice about how to handle the challenges and decisions that young men face. Read more about this book in author's website: http://www.cliftonevers.net/




Chasing Waves


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* First surfing adventure narrative by a woman * Sales benefit the Surfrider Foundation Amy Waeschle became a surf addict shortly after catching her first waveo. To her, surfing is more of a feeling than a sport, combining the mental quest for exploration with the physicality of riding a wave. Hunting down waves in remote corners of the world, from Morocco to Fiji to Canada, Waeschle has found unique and fascinating cultures that have changed her views and fostered her surfing mission. Chasing Waves is her collection of interrelated stories based on these adventures and a chronicle of her evolution from nervous newbie to self-confident and skillful surfer. Anyone who has ever longed for a daring diversion from day job and doldrums will connect with these tales of wanderlust, vagabonding, and riding the surf.




Amy's Story


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Amy's Story unfolds on the background of American history, from the late 60's up until 2011, and takes us through the timeline of how Italian-native Amy, full name America, creates her success story.




Sex, Surf and Sunburn


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Pursuits Unknown


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Amy and her kelpie-shepherd mix, Lars, work with a search team that specializes in finding lost people. Despite his average-mutt appearance, Lars is no ordinary dog. He and Amy have a telepathic connection. While Lars has a lot to learn about human language, their bond allows them to communicate in unusual ways and is a boon to their success rate. When Amy and Lars find a missing scientist suffering from the Alzheimer's-like disorder "Disorientation," Amy and her support team realize this is not a typical lost-person case. Instead, this assignment appears to be an attempt to steal this man's highly sensitive research on nanotechnology—which, in the wrong hands, could be used to wipe out undesirables from their overpopulated world. Forced to go undercover to seek out the truth, Amy will have to confront—and surpass—her own limitations.







Surfing


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CLICK HERE to download a sample chapter from Surfing * Covers gear, fitness, safety, lingo, and rules of the water * Includes basic to intermediate techniques, surf culture, and competitive surfing * Author is an award-winning journalist and life-long surfer Surfing's not just for rebels anymore: anyone with the desire to ride a wave is grabbing a board and heading to the beach. Each year, this artform-cum-sport gains popularity as business executives, grandmas, teenagers, coastal dwellers, and adventure travelers get stoked to catch swells. This new guidebook by sports writer and waterman Elliott Almond is a primer for the uninitiated as well as a handbook for the experienced ready to build on their fundamental skills. Covering topics ranging from basic surfing techniques to surfing fitness prep (including exercises to get your arms ready for all that paddling and stretches to keep you limber) and from history, surf culture, and a complete explanation of gear, to how to find the right board for you, this book also features insights from industry leaders, pro surfers, and instructors. With more than three decades of surfing experience to share, Almond offers clear, authoritative guidance to help those venturing into uncharted waters find their way safely and confidently.




Mop Rides the Waves of Life


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If only life could be like surfing! Having "funny" hair and being embarrassed in school is hard, but when little surfer Mop studies the lessons of the waves—breathing, letting the bad waves go by, and riding the good ones—he learns how to bring the mindfulness and joy of surfing into his whole life. Celebrated San Francisco surfer-journalist-dad Jaimal Yogis teaches 4-8 year olds timeless beach wisdom with the story of Mop, a sensitive and fun-loving kid who just wants to be in the ocean. Going to school and navigating classmates can be hard—but all that goes away when little surfer Mop paddles out in the waves. With a few tips from his clever mom, Mop studies the wisdom of the water and learns to bring it into his life on land: taking deep breaths, letting the tough waves pass, and riding the good ones all the way. With newfound awareness and courage, Mop heads back to land—and school—to surf the waves of life. With stylish full-color beachy illustrations from cover to cover.




Eat Pray Shag (Laura the Explorer Book 2)


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From the bestselling author of LAURA THE EXPLORER The gang are back for a new adventure! Weeks out from beginning her new job, Laura's life seems to finally be falling into place. But when Ben, her flatmate, disappears with his crazy new girlfriend, everyone agrees he's definitely in trouble. Laura and Kalina track Ben to Byron Bay but struggle to pinpoint his location. And with time running out to find him, Laura finds herself being seduced by Byron Bay's laidback culture, beautiful beach, and the yoga-teaching tantric sex instructor they're sharing a house with. But beneath the serenity of Byron Bay lurks a sinister underbelly, something that seems centred around the new Yogatainable resort. And the danger stretches beyond Ben, as Laura risks losing herself … Will she return to Sydney and her old life? Or is Byron Bay where she truly belongs? Praise for Laura the Explorer: 'Readily readable and highly entertaining.' The BookLife Prize 'A modern day Australian Sex and the City, crossed with The Wrong Girl by Zoë Foster Blake ... Laura the Explorer is an insightful, hilarious and fun journey into the modern dating world.' Mrs B's Book Reviews ‘Such an entertaining read! I love Laura as a character, and her adventures made me laugh (literally out loud). If you like Sophie Kinsella - you'll love this book. Highly recommended!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Hilarious, heartwarming and fun! I read this book cover to cover in one sitting, the lives of Laura and her friends drew me in from the start!’ Amazon reviewer ‘Very fast-paced and enjoyable. Plenty of laugh-out-loud moments!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘This is Sarah’s debut book and it certainly doesn't seem like one. It flows so well and I was able to get caught up in the story and I was rooting for Laura to get her happy ever after.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘A nice & easy beach read right in time for summer.’ @WhatJaneRead via Instagram ‘Such a fun, light hearted and hilarious read … Sarah really knocked it out of the park and I can’t wait to read more of her work in the future.’ Lizz Reads ‘Snappy, witty and easy to read. Laura’s various romantic encounters were HILARIOUS (like, snorting-out-loud-in-public hilarious)’ @Katie.Reads.Things via Instagram ‘Flirty, funny and full of vibrant characters … The writing has an easy, breezy feel that matches the beachside setting, and I very much enjoyed the dialogue throughout – it felt both authentic and fun. Begg’s style sits alongside Sunni Overend, Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus, and Helen Hoang in the comic romance genre.’ Where The Books Go