Author: Walter F Kern
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781500579593
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
This book is based on user submissions received by Walter F. Kern while he was the Motorcycles Guide at About.com and also during his current assignment as Editor of Motorcycle Views, which he founded. The book is an anthology of motorcycle haiku poems including seven original poems written by Walter. The other authors are motorcyclists from all walks of life. They have created short 3-line, 17-syllable haiku poems that reflect their love of riding motorcycles. Haiku is a three-line unrhymed verse with the first line containing five syllables, the second line containing seven syllables and the last line containing five syllables. Sometimes the verse has a seasonal theme. Haiku is an old literary, poetic form. Motorcyclists seem to like motorcycle haiku poems. That is evident as you read the 17-syllable haiku poems contained in this book. You will be amazed to find out that the feelings of motorcycle riders can be so succinctly expressed in just three short lines. Here's an example: Fresh wind in my face On an early morning ride Biking therapy Each haiku poem has been titled and then paired up either with a motorcycle picture or a motorcycle tattoo. Each bike or tattoo picture is described, and then Walter offers his own thoughts to link together the poem and the bike or tattoo picture. Some safety or riding tips and philosophy may also be included in the narrative. If you've never read haiku before, you're in for a treat. Sit back and enjoy this book of Motorcycle Haiku Poetry.
Motorcycle Haiku Poetry
Author: Walter F Kern
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781500579593
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
This book is based on user submissions received by Walter F. Kern while he was the Motorcycles Guide at About.com and also during his current assignment as Editor of Motorcycle Views, which he founded. The book is an anthology of motorcycle haiku poems including seven original poems written by Walter. The other authors are motorcyclists from all walks of life. They have created short 3-line, 17-syllable haiku poems that reflect their love of riding motorcycles. Haiku is a three-line unrhymed verse with the first line containing five syllables, the second line containing seven syllables and the last line containing five syllables. Sometimes the verse has a seasonal theme. Haiku is an old literary, poetic form. Motorcyclists seem to like motorcycle haiku poems. That is evident as you read the 17-syllable haiku poems contained in this book. You will be amazed to find out that the feelings of motorcycle riders can be so succinctly expressed in just three short lines. Here's an example: Fresh wind in my face On an early morning ride Biking therapy Each haiku poem has been titled and then paired up either with a motorcycle picture or a motorcycle tattoo. Each bike or tattoo picture is described, and then Walter offers his own thoughts to link together the poem and the bike or tattoo picture. Some safety or riding tips and philosophy may also be included in the narrative. If you've never read haiku before, you're in for a treat. Sit back and enjoy this book of Motorcycle Haiku Poetry.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781500579593
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
This book is based on user submissions received by Walter F. Kern while he was the Motorcycles Guide at About.com and also during his current assignment as Editor of Motorcycle Views, which he founded. The book is an anthology of motorcycle haiku poems including seven original poems written by Walter. The other authors are motorcyclists from all walks of life. They have created short 3-line, 17-syllable haiku poems that reflect their love of riding motorcycles. Haiku is a three-line unrhymed verse with the first line containing five syllables, the second line containing seven syllables and the last line containing five syllables. Sometimes the verse has a seasonal theme. Haiku is an old literary, poetic form. Motorcyclists seem to like motorcycle haiku poems. That is evident as you read the 17-syllable haiku poems contained in this book. You will be amazed to find out that the feelings of motorcycle riders can be so succinctly expressed in just three short lines. Here's an example: Fresh wind in my face On an early morning ride Biking therapy Each haiku poem has been titled and then paired up either with a motorcycle picture or a motorcycle tattoo. Each bike or tattoo picture is described, and then Walter offers his own thoughts to link together the poem and the bike or tattoo picture. Some safety or riding tips and philosophy may also be included in the narrative. If you've never read haiku before, you're in for a treat. Sit back and enjoy this book of Motorcycle Haiku Poetry.
Motorcycle Haiku 4
Author: Mark Fargo
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mark Fargo is a solo motorcycle rider. He didn't start riding until he was sixty years old, avoiding all the traps of being a younger rider, seeking thrills through speed, large gatherings, alcohol and riding in large groups. His travels take him all over the United States seeking those great two lane roads or less traveled highways and byways. His photographer, especially his latest book, Motorcycle Haiku 4, Noir et Blanc, has captured some startling images of Yosemite and California and many other states.His Haiku poetry matches the moment perfectly and his travel log additions to those pictures and poetry is revealing to his attention for detail. Mark is very aware of the dangers on the road with its careless drivers, those addicted to tech and having to constantly adjust to weather conditions.He has decided to forgo the usual mindset of not messing with your rides appearance by plastering his windshield with yellow reflective tape and with his amber running lights, is keeping people on notice he's in the neighborhood. Not having a car for the past six years makes him realize that motorcycling is a privilege not an entitlement. It's why he also chooses to wear a helmet in EVERY state not just his native California, which created the law that all motorcycle riders must wear a helmet in 1992. This law has saved thousands of lives over the years but you can't control poor behavior and actions of some riders. Averaging over 20,000 miles a year on his reliable Yamaha Super Tenere, a 1200 cc dual sport bike, has made his travels safe and practically maintenance free. Please enjoy this fourth book in an ongoing Motorcycle Haiku series. Enjoy the ride.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mark Fargo is a solo motorcycle rider. He didn't start riding until he was sixty years old, avoiding all the traps of being a younger rider, seeking thrills through speed, large gatherings, alcohol and riding in large groups. His travels take him all over the United States seeking those great two lane roads or less traveled highways and byways. His photographer, especially his latest book, Motorcycle Haiku 4, Noir et Blanc, has captured some startling images of Yosemite and California and many other states.His Haiku poetry matches the moment perfectly and his travel log additions to those pictures and poetry is revealing to his attention for detail. Mark is very aware of the dangers on the road with its careless drivers, those addicted to tech and having to constantly adjust to weather conditions.He has decided to forgo the usual mindset of not messing with your rides appearance by plastering his windshield with yellow reflective tape and with his amber running lights, is keeping people on notice he's in the neighborhood. Not having a car for the past six years makes him realize that motorcycling is a privilege not an entitlement. It's why he also chooses to wear a helmet in EVERY state not just his native California, which created the law that all motorcycle riders must wear a helmet in 1992. This law has saved thousands of lives over the years but you can't control poor behavior and actions of some riders. Averaging over 20,000 miles a year on his reliable Yamaha Super Tenere, a 1200 cc dual sport bike, has made his travels safe and practically maintenance free. Please enjoy this fourth book in an ongoing Motorcycle Haiku series. Enjoy the ride.
The Savvy Guide to Motorcycles
Author: Shirley Duglin Kennedy
Publisher: Indy Tech Publishing
ISBN: 9780790613161
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Presents a history of motorcycles, how they work, how to become street legal, the best types of motorcycles to buy, and more.
Publisher: Indy Tech Publishing
ISBN: 9780790613161
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Presents a history of motorcycles, how they work, how to become street legal, the best types of motorcycles to buy, and more.
Real.m
Author: Alfaro
Publisher: Silenced Press
ISBN: 0979241006
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Publisher: Silenced Press
ISBN: 0979241006
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Laconia Motorcycle Week
Author: Charles St. Clair
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738525259
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Collection of vintage photograph postcards of the annual motorcycle rally in Laconia, New Hampshire.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738525259
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Collection of vintage photograph postcards of the annual motorcycle rally in Laconia, New Hampshire.
Black Is a Rainbow Color
Author: Angela Joy
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1250771080
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23
Book Description
A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on. Red is a rainbow color. Green sits next to blue. Yellow, orange, violet, indigo, They are rainbow colors, too, but My color is black . . . And there’s no BLACK in rainbows. From the wheels of a bicycle to the robe on Thurgood Marshall's back, Black surrounds our lives. It is a color to simply describe some of our favorite things, but it also evokes a deeper sentiment about the incredible people who helped change the world and a community that continues to grow and thrive. Stunningly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree and Coretta Scott King Award winner Ekua Holmes, Black Is a Rainbow Color is a sweeping celebration told through debut author Angela Joy’s rhythmically captivating and unforgettable words. An ALSC Notable Children's Book 2021 An NCTE 2021 Notable Poetry Book A 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book of the NCSS/CBC A New York Public Library Best Book of 2020 A Washington Post Best Book of 2020 A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of the Year A 2020 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Honoree
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1250771080
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23
Book Description
A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on. Red is a rainbow color. Green sits next to blue. Yellow, orange, violet, indigo, They are rainbow colors, too, but My color is black . . . And there’s no BLACK in rainbows. From the wheels of a bicycle to the robe on Thurgood Marshall's back, Black surrounds our lives. It is a color to simply describe some of our favorite things, but it also evokes a deeper sentiment about the incredible people who helped change the world and a community that continues to grow and thrive. Stunningly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree and Coretta Scott King Award winner Ekua Holmes, Black Is a Rainbow Color is a sweeping celebration told through debut author Angela Joy’s rhythmically captivating and unforgettable words. An ALSC Notable Children's Book 2021 An NCTE 2021 Notable Poetry Book A 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book of the NCSS/CBC A New York Public Library Best Book of 2020 A Washington Post Best Book of 2020 A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of the Year A 2020 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Honoree
In Case We Die
Author: Danny Bland
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
ISBN: 1606996754
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Danny Bland’s fictional prose novel about a doomed junkie couple is given depth by his first hand experiences in the ’90s grunge rock scene. “It wasn’t the pounding headache or the all too familiar taste of blood in my mouth that woke me that morning, but the stink of cat piss. They all have cats. Cats and bad tattoos and mops of dyed black hair that reek of cigarettes and watermelon Bubblicious.” This debut novel by veteran Seattle musician Danny Bland follows a pair of outsiders who find themselves locked in the palpable, dizzy grunge-rock scene of early-’90s Seattle. Vulnerable to the high relief of heroin addiction, Bland’s characters ― Charlie Hyatt and Carrie Finch ― are unapologetic protagonists whose epiphanies are as blinding as their weaknesses. Finch, 21, beautiful and dangerous, drowns out the voices in her head and the consequences of a misled life with electric guitars, booze and petulant misbehavior. Her single abiding faith takes the form of an unlikely savior ― ’60s psychedelic musician Roky Erikson. At the ripe old age of 28, Hyatt attempts to make sense of the cards he has been dealt: a miserable job in a porn shop, a drug habit he cannot afford and the wildly unstable woman he had chosen to love. Two damaged people can balance a seesaw for a long time, even finding the illusion of safety; but when one gets off unannounced, the other will fall. As Finch finds sobriety, her sanity and her relationship with Hyatt falter until an inevitable event brings the two back together a decade later.
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
ISBN: 1606996754
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Danny Bland’s fictional prose novel about a doomed junkie couple is given depth by his first hand experiences in the ’90s grunge rock scene. “It wasn’t the pounding headache or the all too familiar taste of blood in my mouth that woke me that morning, but the stink of cat piss. They all have cats. Cats and bad tattoos and mops of dyed black hair that reek of cigarettes and watermelon Bubblicious.” This debut novel by veteran Seattle musician Danny Bland follows a pair of outsiders who find themselves locked in the palpable, dizzy grunge-rock scene of early-’90s Seattle. Vulnerable to the high relief of heroin addiction, Bland’s characters ― Charlie Hyatt and Carrie Finch ― are unapologetic protagonists whose epiphanies are as blinding as their weaknesses. Finch, 21, beautiful and dangerous, drowns out the voices in her head and the consequences of a misled life with electric guitars, booze and petulant misbehavior. Her single abiding faith takes the form of an unlikely savior ― ’60s psychedelic musician Roky Erikson. At the ripe old age of 28, Hyatt attempts to make sense of the cards he has been dealt: a miserable job in a porn shop, a drug habit he cannot afford and the wildly unstable woman he had chosen to love. Two damaged people can balance a seesaw for a long time, even finding the illusion of safety; but when one gets off unannounced, the other will fall. As Finch finds sobriety, her sanity and her relationship with Hyatt falter until an inevitable event brings the two back together a decade later.
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
Author: Beverly Cleary
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061972274
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
In this imaginative adventure from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary, a young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy and his shiny toy motorcycle check in to the Mountain View Inn. When the ever-curious Ralph spots Keith's red toy motorcycle, he vows to ride it. So when Keith leaves the bike unattended in his room one day, Ralph makes his move. But with all this freedom (and speed!) come a lot of obstacles. Whether dodging a rowdy terrier or keeping his nosy cousins away from his new wheels, Ralph has a lot going on! And with a pal like Keith always looking out for him, there's nothing this little mouse can't handle. This timeless classic now features a foreword written by New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself. The Mouse and the Motorcycle is perfect for independent reading or for shared reading at home or in a classroom. This fun story is the first of a trilogy, along with Runaway Ralph and Ralph S. Mouse, all inspired by the author's hope to create appealing books for boys and girls—and by the sight of her son playing with toy cars.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061972274
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
In this imaginative adventure from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary, a young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy and his shiny toy motorcycle check in to the Mountain View Inn. When the ever-curious Ralph spots Keith's red toy motorcycle, he vows to ride it. So when Keith leaves the bike unattended in his room one day, Ralph makes his move. But with all this freedom (and speed!) come a lot of obstacles. Whether dodging a rowdy terrier or keeping his nosy cousins away from his new wheels, Ralph has a lot going on! And with a pal like Keith always looking out for him, there's nothing this little mouse can't handle. This timeless classic now features a foreword written by New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself. The Mouse and the Motorcycle is perfect for independent reading or for shared reading at home or in a classroom. This fun story is the first of a trilogy, along with Runaway Ralph and Ralph S. Mouse, all inspired by the author's hope to create appealing books for boys and girls—and by the sight of her son playing with toy cars.
If Not Higher
Author: Bruce Ross
Publisher: Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Contributors consider the postmodern hermeneutics of exile that disrupts our humanity and estranges us from nature, and seek to redefine our relation to things and to subjectivity itself through new or recovered spiritual and phenomenological ontologies such as evidenced in Kabbalah and Zen Buddhi
Publisher: Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Contributors consider the postmodern hermeneutics of exile that disrupts our humanity and estranges us from nature, and seek to redefine our relation to things and to subjectivity itself through new or recovered spiritual and phenomenological ontologies such as evidenced in Kabbalah and Zen Buddhi
Normal Secrets
Author: Walter F. Kern
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539674368
Category : Electrical engineers
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
In this memoir, Walter Kern traces his own life path from wanting to be a mechanic to gaining a master's degree at MIT and working at a famous research laboratory. Along the way, he uncoveres secrets hidden in his family's past.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539674368
Category : Electrical engineers
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
In this memoir, Walter Kern traces his own life path from wanting to be a mechanic to gaining a master's degree at MIT and working at a famous research laboratory. Along the way, he uncoveres secrets hidden in his family's past.