Author : Tony Hawk
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,80 MB
Release : 2010-10-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0062004476
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 generation of fans to stand up for what they believe in and follow their dreams.
Author : Karl Watson
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 33,59 MB
Release : 1976-09-22
Category :
ISBN : 9780578965901
Jonas meets Jack is the sequel to the book My First Skateboard. It is a tale about how friends are made through the act of skateboarding.
Author : Doug Werner
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,62 MB
Release : 2010-07-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1458785394
Providing updated and revised chapters on safety, equipment, and basic skills, this instructional guide discusses the fundamentals of skateboarding. Presented in a helpful question and answer format, beginners will find information on buying a first board, where to plant one's feet, how to stay safe while learning new stunts, and the history of ...
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Publisher : Jack Smith
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 25,6 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Skateboarders
ISBN : 0557100852
"A piece of wood, two trucks, four wheels ... a skateboard. You start by rolling down a sidewalk, and end up rolling through life. For some the ride stops at the end of the street; for others the ride never ends. This book was written by those for whom the ride is never-ending: by the 15-year-old grom who falls asleep dreaming of skateboarding; by the 40-something "pad dad" you see at the local skatepark; by the women whose stories have never been told; and by the 73-year-old architect who didn't begin skateboarding until the age of 65. Over 170 stories and 200+ photographs. The 'everyman/everywoman' are accompanied by contributions from some 'notable' skateboarders, and other personalities from the skateboard world ... Some of the great skateboarding photographers have graciously contributed to the book."--Description from www.amazon.com
Author : Andy Milne
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 42,81 MB
Release : 2023-05-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1666731854
This book explores God through the eyes of a skateboarder, using stories from the world of skateboarding to explain who God is and what God’s like. When a skater first learns to street skate, pop an ollie, or ride a ramp; there is a buzz of excitement! It’s the thrill of riding a skateboard joined with the fun of learning a new trick. There’s a similar thrill when someone begins a relationship with God. Each step into faith can brings fun and joy, like learning a new trick. Life’s journey is a bit like skating through a town. There may be high ledges and the ideal double-set but is there a purpose for it all? Is there a God who created us? What happens at the end of our lives? By exploring core issue (a skater’s identity, when a skate park feels so good it’s almost like heaven, the near miraculous nature of some skate tricks, the dark ‘slide’ of life, and whether we worship) this book aims to helps skaters and non-skaters alike take a fresh look at the God who is totally for all people, who calls us to come just as we are.
Author : Tony Hawks
Publisher : Unbound Publishing
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 38,46 MB
Release : 2019-06-13
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1783526742
For more than twenty years, Tony Hawks has been mistaken for Tony Hawk, the American skateboarder. Even though it is abundantly clear on his website that he is an English comedian and author, people still write to him asking the best way to do a kickflip or land a melon. One mischievous day he started writing back in a pompous tone, goading his correspondents for their spelling mistakes and poor grammar, while offering bogus or downright silly advice on how to improve their skateboarding. Featuring entries on parents' pain, disappointment, underachievers, Quorn and the Vatican, this is his A to Z guide to the world of skateboarding, as seen through the eyes of someone who knows absolutely nothing about it.
Author : Steve Badillo
Publisher : Tracks Publishing
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 42,57 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1884654193
Contains photographic sequences with narrative text that describe thirty-four skateboarding tricks, including old school, spine, and new school stunts, and includes an interview with skateboarder and coach Steve Badillo.
Author : Iain Borden
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 49,88 MB
Release : 2019-02-21
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1472583485
Skateboarding is both a sport and a way of life. Creative, physical, graphic, urban and controversial, it is full of contradictions – a billion-dollar global industry which still retains its vibrant, counter-cultural heart. Skateboarding and the City presents the only complete history of the sport, exploring the story of skate culture from the surf-beaches of '60s California to the latest developments in street-skating today. Written by a life-long skater who also happens to be an architectural historian, and packed through with full-colour images – of skaters, boards, moves, graphics, and film-stills – this passionate, readable and rigorously-researched book explores the history of skateboarding and reveals a vivid understanding of how skateboarders, through their actions, experience the city and its architecture in a unique way.
Author : Sierra Prescott
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 27,14 MB
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 198485738X
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 eight-year-old Ariel Cai--who shreds at the largest indoor skate park in China--to old-school pros like Laura Thornhill Caswell--the first woman to get a signature model board--and today's star shredders like X Games gold winner and Tony Hawk protégé Lizzie Armanto. From street and slalom skaters to park queens and long-distance pushers, Shredders features athletes and hobbyists of all skate styles, ages, backgrounds, and skill levels, showing that skateboarding has something for everyone. For aspiring skaters, Shredders is the perfect entryway into the world of skateboarding, with tips for setting up and maintaining your board as well as overviews of skate styles, history, and slang. And Shredders also invites experienced riders to fall back in love with the sport that embodies freedom, individuality, and active self-expression. Skaters of every stripe are sure to find their inspiration to shred within these pages.
Author : Brandon Novak
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 30,54 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0806530030
Former skateboarder prodigy Novak relates his harrowing tale of drug abuse, addiction, and recovery, in this riveting memoir that details his slide from a dream life to a nightmare existence.
