Street Skating (All Action)

Street Skating (All Action) Review

An introduction to the different forms of skateboarding, with advice on safety, techniques, and style. Illustrated with colour photographs a new title in the ALL ACTION series.

Finding Strength

Finding Strength Review

Could he be a hero? No one would believe it. Five feet tall, twelve years old-Jamie Martin has all he can do to survive day-to-day, but life is never that simple. Hard work and dedication have given Jamie exceptional skills, yet he remains insecure. Beset upon by relentless bullies, challenged to attend a Tae Kwon Do tournament despite, his recent failure, and training for his black belt test are not even his most difficult challenges. Though he must learn to face all of these things, they pale in comparison to the riddle he must solve. A fellow student has written a pair of disturbing poems that warn of things to come. The vice principal brushes them off as no concern, but Jamie believes they may have dire consequences. If he fails to discover the truth behind these mysterious papers in time, someone will die.

Fuel Fossils.(fuel economy regulations): An article from: E

Fuel Fossils.(fuel economy regulations): An article from: E Review

This digital document is an article from E, published by Earth Action Network, Inc. on January 1, 2000. The length of the article is 1195 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Fuel Fossils.(fuel economy regulations)
Author: Jim Motavalli
Publication:E (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2000
Publisher: Earth Action Network, Inc.
Volume: 11 Issue: 1 Page: 11

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River Danger

River Danger Review

Lucas held the chisel under Eric's nose and said, "We've got some friends coming here in a little while. If you make a single sound, I'm going to hurt you real bad. Understand?"When Eric Douglas heads down the Buffalo River in his canoe, he thinks he's left the outside world behind. For the next week he'll be canoeing and camping -- enjoying the fresh smell of the surrounding woods, landing an occasional bass for supper, listening to the reassuring crackle of the evening campfire. And his biggest problem will be keeping his overactive little brother, Robbie, out of trouble.

But when Eric stumbles upon a car-theft ring operating out of an isolated old barn, his wilderness trek turns deadly -- and his life depends on Robbie finding help, fast.

The pace is rapid, the tension high, and the adventure thrilling in this latest offering from master storyteller Thomas Dygard.

Movie Stars: An illustrated history of the stars of the silver screen, from the best-loved musical and comedy stars to the dazzling screen goddesses and action heroes, with over 200 photographs

Movie Stars: An illustrated history of the stars of the silver screen, from the best-loved musical and comedy stars to the dazzling screen goddesses and action heroes, with over 200 photographs Review

The book looks at the phenomenon of stardom in the cinema, focusing on over 160 stars of the silver screen from the heyday of Hollywood, when stars such as John Wayne, James Stewart and Doris Day showed us a bright glossy view of America, through to contemporary idols as a George Clooney and Nicole Kidman, the book gives an insider's view of each actors personal and professional lives.

68 Knots: A Novel

68 Knots: A Novel Review

68 Knots: A Novel Feature

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Now available in paperback and a new cover with strong teen appeal! 68 Knots is an action-packed story that could best be described as The Breakfast Club meets Lord of the Flies: eight teens from diverse backgrounds have a sailboat to themselves for a summer full of adventure and self-discovery. A perfect summer read for both sexes, it has won raves from teen reviewers.

Sell-outs or Outsiders?: Co-optation and Resistance in Action Sport Subcultures

Sell-outs or Outsiders?: Co-optation and Resistance in Action Sport Subcultures Review

As consumerism becomes a way of life in contemporary society, cultural forms that hold values in opposition to consumerism and commercial success are pushed to the margins. Nowhere is this process more evident than within the world of sport. Previously alternative sports like skateboarding, snowboarding and BMX (bicycle motocross) that often included an anti-mainstream subcultural component are being rapidly co-opted by corporate culture producers and transformed into commercial entertainment events. This study of action sport participants and their responses to the commercialization of their activities indicates that the dichotomy in the sociological literature between co-optation and resistance may be artificial. While the commercialized forms of these activities reflect the values of mainstream sport, participants have had some success in preserving the original, authentic versions of skateboarding, snowboarding and BMX in a "parallel world" alongside the commercial version, suggesting that the co-optation of subcultural forms does not necessarily result in the death of the original version, nor their associated oppositional values.