Author : H. Thorpe
Publisher : Springer
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 19,20 MB
Release : 2015-12-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0230305571
This book provides the first in-depth analysis of the global phenomenon of snowboarding culture. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, it offers key insights into the sport, lifestyle, industry, media, gender relations, travel, and physical experience of snowboarding, in both historical and contemporary contexts.
Author : Richard Alan Goodman
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 14,52 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780739100011
The contributors to this book review the postindustrial subculture, emphasizing cross-disciplinary and cross-contextual inquiry, a central idiom of postindustrial organizational life. The essays consider alternative methods of understanding media that add variety to "meanings" within and without organizations. This multi-method approach in the search for meaning and the limits of words and symbols to express meaning generates a personally interpretive basis to science.
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Page : 56 pages
File Size : 17,23 MB
Release : 1982
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Author : Natalie Davis Miller
Publisher : Zonderkidz
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 10,61 MB
Release : 2012-10-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0310725437
Reaching New Heights Snowboarder and Olympic Gold Medalist Kelly Clark had accomplished her life’s goals by the age of 18. Yet, success didn’t leave her feeling fulfilled. Two years later, at an event in Salt Lake City, Kelly stood at the bottom of the pipe, listening to one snowboarder console another who had just crashed: “It’s alright. God still loves you.” These words led Kelly on a new journey from an Olympian snowboarder into an awesome relationship with Jesus. This story of one of the world’s greatest snowboarders will encourage readers young and old to reach for the next level, knowing that God will be with them, win or lose.
Author : Darice Bailer
Publisher : Lerner Publications ™
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 19,89 MB
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1512451746
Did you know that snowboard cross athletes can race almost 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour while navigating extremely steep slopes? They swerve around sharp turns at high speeds and fly through the air over jumps. Some of the fastest snowboarders compete in races all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowboard cross. You'll discover: • How racers stay ahead of the competition on steep slopes. • How athletes stay safe on sharp turns and high jumps. • Who the most famous athletes in snowboard cross are and how they got started. • Where you can practice and find the biggest, most dangerous competitions. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!
Author : Steven A. Riess
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 2636 pages
File Size : 17,76 MB
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1317459466
A unique new reference work, this encyclopedia presents a social, cultural, and economic history of American sports from hunting, bowling, and skating in the sixteenth century to televised professional sports and the X Games today. Nearly 400 articles examine historical and cultural aspects of leagues, teams, institutions, major competitions, the media and other related industries, as well as legal and social issues, economic factors, ethnic and racial participation, and the growth of institutions and venues. Also included are biographical entries on notable individuals—not just outstanding athletes, but owners and promoters, journalists and broadcasters, and innovators of other kinds—along with in-depth entries on the history of major and minor sports from air racing and archery to wrestling and yachting. A detailed chronology, master bibliography, and directory of institutions, organizations, and governing bodies—plus more than 100 vintage and contemporary photographs—round out the coverage.
Author : Rob Reichenfeld
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 11,18 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780873226776
Introduction to this increasingly popular winter sport
Author : Holly Thorpe
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,47 MB
Release : 2012-01-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN :
This book provides a comprehensive look at the snowboarding phenomenon, including its history; techniques and equipment; biographies of the sport's pioneers, athletes, and heroes; key sites and events; and future directions. While snowboarding didn't become a commercial success until the early 1980s, the roots of the modern snowboard go back to at least 1964, when Sherman Poppen invented the "Snurfer" by bolting two skis together and adding a rope for stability. Today snowboarding is one of the most prominent and appealing youth sports. Want proof? Professional snowboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White was the highest paid athlete entering the 2010 Winter Olympics with an estimated annual salary of $10 million. The book is a highly accessible and extensive overview of snowboarding, providing an introduction to the sport and lifestyle of snowboarding; a historical timeline of the rapid growth of snowboarding; techniques and equipment used; and a discussion of key places and events, such as Alaska, Winter X Games, and the Winter Olympics.
Author : Darice Bailer
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 27,61 MB
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1512456721
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Did you know that snowboard superpipe athletes can spin around three or more times in midair before landing safely? They launch themselves high above the superpipe and perform tricks such as the double cork 1080 and backside air. Some of the best riders compete in top events such as the Winter X Games and the Winter Olympics. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowboard superpipe. You'll discover: • How athletes practice stunning snowboard superpipe tricks. • Where the biggest and toughest competitions are held. • How to stay safe while racing up the icy wall of a superpipe. • How some of the world's best snowboard superpipe athletes learned their incredible moves. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!
Author : Beth Groundwater
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 17,7 MB
Release : 2012-11-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0738728055
It's snow accident when a young woman's icy demise sends Claire's vacation to hell in a handbasket Skiing with her family in Breckenridge, Colorado, gift basket designer Claire Hanover hears a terrified scream cut the frigid mountain air. She is horror-stricken to find Stephanie Contino, the sister of her daughter's boyfriend, dead on the slopes. While everyone else assumes the death was an accident, Claire is suspicious of the extra ski tracks that cross dangerously into Stephanie's path. But the police are skeptical of foul play, even as more signs point to murder. When incriminating clues put her daughter Judy in danger, Claire investigates and finds trouble around every mogul. Between interviewing a daredevil snowboarder and giving ski lessons to a drug boss, she uncovers a chilling conspiracy that could turn deadly for her family. Praise: "Groundwater's second leaves the bunny slope behind, offering some genuine black-diamond thrills."—Kirkus Reviews "Will appeal to Desperate Housewives fans and those who like cozies with a bit of spice."—Booklist
