Author: Bill Strickland
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781891369278
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
All the best things ever said about bicycling. First time in paper. Over 50 new quotes.
The Quotable Cyclist
Author: Bill Strickland
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781891369278
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
All the best things ever said about bicycling. First time in paper. Over 50 new quotes.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781891369278
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
All the best things ever said about bicycling. First time in paper. Over 50 new quotes.
Ten Points
Author: Bill Strickland
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 1401388221
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Of the eight million dedicated cyclists in this country, just 32,044 own amateur racing licenses. There's a reason for that: Racing is not only incredibly difficult, it's downright excruciating, with the possibility for public humiliation never more than one pedal away. So when Natalie, Bill Strickland's preschool-aged daughter, asked him if he could win ten points during one racing season -- the bicycling equivalent of taking an at-bat against Randy Johnson or going one-on-one with Lebron James--a sensible man would've just said no and moved on. Instead, Strickland decided to try. In the process, he discovered that he was racing toward the loving home life he cherished and, at the same time, trying to get away from something far worse -- his legacy of horrific childhood abuse. Strickland's memoir is filled with lyrical insights on training and dedication, racing scenes packed with nail-biting suspense, and powerful reflections on the meaning of family. Because for Strickland, it's definitely not about the bike.
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 1401388221
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Of the eight million dedicated cyclists in this country, just 32,044 own amateur racing licenses. There's a reason for that: Racing is not only incredibly difficult, it's downright excruciating, with the possibility for public humiliation never more than one pedal away. So when Natalie, Bill Strickland's preschool-aged daughter, asked him if he could win ten points during one racing season -- the bicycling equivalent of taking an at-bat against Randy Johnson or going one-on-one with Lebron James--a sensible man would've just said no and moved on. Instead, Strickland decided to try. In the process, he discovered that he was racing toward the loving home life he cherished and, at the same time, trying to get away from something far worse -- his legacy of horrific childhood abuse. Strickland's memoir is filled with lyrical insights on training and dedication, racing scenes packed with nail-biting suspense, and powerful reflections on the meaning of family. Because for Strickland, it's definitely not about the bike.
Dancing on the Pedals
Author: Phil Liggett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781891369551
Category : Cycling
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
O Holy Cow! for bicyclists -- the poetry in the work of bicycle racing's most famous announcer.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781891369551
Category : Cycling
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
O Holy Cow! for bicyclists -- the poetry in the work of bicycle racing's most famous announcer.
Shut Up, Legs!
Author: Jens Voigt
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 1623365201
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Beloved German cyclist Jens Voigt isn't a superstar in the traditional sense of the word. Although he won three stages of the Tour De France--and wore the yellow jersey twice--Voigt never claimed an overall victory. He became a star because he embodies qualities that go beyond winning and losing: sacrifice, selflessness, reliability, and devotion. European and American crowds were drawn to his aggressive riding style, outgoing nature, and refreshing realness. Voigt adopted a tireless work ethic that he carried throughout his career. In Shut Up, Legs! (a legendary Jensism), Voigt reflects upon his childhood in East Germany, juggling life as a professional cyclist and a father of six, and how he remained competitive without doping. Shut Up, Legs! offers a rare glimpse inside his heart and mind.
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 1623365201
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Beloved German cyclist Jens Voigt isn't a superstar in the traditional sense of the word. Although he won three stages of the Tour De France--and wore the yellow jersey twice--Voigt never claimed an overall victory. He became a star because he embodies qualities that go beyond winning and losing: sacrifice, selflessness, reliability, and devotion. European and American crowds were drawn to his aggressive riding style, outgoing nature, and refreshing realness. Voigt adopted a tireless work ethic that he carried throughout his career. In Shut Up, Legs! (a legendary Jensism), Voigt reflects upon his childhood in East Germany, juggling life as a professional cyclist and a father of six, and how he remained competitive without doping. Shut Up, Legs! offers a rare glimpse inside his heart and mind.
Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine
Author: Diane Williams
Publisher: McSweeney's
ISBN: 1940450853
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
One of Elle's "Must-Read Titles for Your Book Club." Chosen by The Millions and Flavorwire as one of the most-anticipated books of 2016. The very short stories of Diane Williams have been aptly called “folk tales that hammer like a nail gun,” and these 40 new ones are sharper than ever. They are unsettling, yes, frequently revelatory, and more often than not downright funny. Not a single moment here is what you might expect. While there is immense pleasure to be found in Williams’s spot-on observations about how we behave in our highest and lowest moments, the heart of the drama beats in the language of American short fiction’s grand master, whose originality, precision, and power bring the familiar into startling and enchanted relief.
Publisher: McSweeney's
ISBN: 1940450853
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
One of Elle's "Must-Read Titles for Your Book Club." Chosen by The Millions and Flavorwire as one of the most-anticipated books of 2016. The very short stories of Diane Williams have been aptly called “folk tales that hammer like a nail gun,” and these 40 new ones are sharper than ever. They are unsettling, yes, frequently revelatory, and more often than not downright funny. Not a single moment here is what you might expect. While there is immense pleasure to be found in Williams’s spot-on observations about how we behave in our highest and lowest moments, the heart of the drama beats in the language of American short fiction’s grand master, whose originality, precision, and power bring the familiar into startling and enchanted relief.
Words to Ride By
Author:
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452166609
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Notable luminaries throughout history have been inspired and humbled by the simple joy of riding a bicycle. For centuries, this powerful connection between people and bikes has driven humans forward as inventors, travelers, and thinkers. From Susan B. Anthony and Mark Twain to Eddy Merckx and Greg LeMond, collected here are entertaining, inspiring, and philosophical thoughts about cycling from writers (and riders) reflecting on the pleasures, power, and freedom of the bicycle. With beautiful black-and-white photos and illustrations on every spread, this elegant collection of quotations is sure to motivate anyone to get on their bike and enjoy the ride.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452166609
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Notable luminaries throughout history have been inspired and humbled by the simple joy of riding a bicycle. For centuries, this powerful connection between people and bikes has driven humans forward as inventors, travelers, and thinkers. From Susan B. Anthony and Mark Twain to Eddy Merckx and Greg LeMond, collected here are entertaining, inspiring, and philosophical thoughts about cycling from writers (and riders) reflecting on the pleasures, power, and freedom of the bicycle. With beautiful black-and-white photos and illustrations on every spread, this elegant collection of quotations is sure to motivate anyone to get on their bike and enjoy the ride.
On Being a Writer
Author: Bill Strickland
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
ISBN: 9780898795226
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Thirty-one interviews drawn from three decades of "Writer's Digest" magazine offer revealing glimpses of how many prominent American writers work.
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
ISBN: 9780898795226
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Thirty-one interviews drawn from three decades of "Writer's Digest" magazine offer revealing glimpses of how many prominent American writers work.
The Quotable Dad
Author: Familius
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1938301684
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
With more than 200 unique quotations, The Quotable Dad shares thoughts, ideas, humor, and advice from the best minds of the ages for the most challenging situations that come with being a dad. Aperfect gift for Father's Day or any day when one wants to celebrate their dad. “Becoming a father is easy enough, but being one can be very rough.”—Wilhelm Busch
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1938301684
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
With more than 200 unique quotations, The Quotable Dad shares thoughts, ideas, humor, and advice from the best minds of the ages for the most challenging situations that come with being a dad. Aperfect gift for Father's Day or any day when one wants to celebrate their dad. “Becoming a father is easy enough, but being one can be very rough.”—Wilhelm Busch
The Quotable Atheist
Author: Jack Huberman
Publisher: Bold Type Books
ISBN: 1568584199
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Surprisingly, no book of quotations on God and religion by atheists and agnostics exists. Luckily, for the millions of American nonbelievers who have quietly stewed for years as the religious right made gains in politics and culture, the wait is over. Bestselling author Jack Huberman's zeitgeist sense has honed into the backlash building against religious fundamentalism and collected a veritable treasure trove of quotes by philosophers, scientists, poets, writers, artists, entertainers, and political figures. His colorful cast of atheists includes Karen Armstrong, Lance Armstrong, Jules Feiffer, Federico Fellini, H. L. Mencken, Ian McKellen, Isaac Singer, Jonathan Swift, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Virginia Woolf and the Marquis de Sade.
Publisher: Bold Type Books
ISBN: 1568584199
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Surprisingly, no book of quotations on God and religion by atheists and agnostics exists. Luckily, for the millions of American nonbelievers who have quietly stewed for years as the religious right made gains in politics and culture, the wait is over. Bestselling author Jack Huberman's zeitgeist sense has honed into the backlash building against religious fundamentalism and collected a veritable treasure trove of quotes by philosophers, scientists, poets, writers, artists, entertainers, and political figures. His colorful cast of atheists includes Karen Armstrong, Lance Armstrong, Jules Feiffer, Federico Fellini, H. L. Mencken, Ian McKellen, Isaac Singer, Jonathan Swift, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Virginia Woolf and the Marquis de Sade.
Metal Cowboy
Author: Joe Kurmaskie
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
ISBN: 0609809113
Category : Cyclists
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
This heartwarming collection of true stories reveals the thrill and the freedom of traveling America's back roads on a bicycle, and the joy of discovering unforgettable characters along the way.From the moment he borrowed his big sister's banana-seat bike and careened down the neighborhood hill at the age of five, Joe Kurmaskie has known the intoxicating freedom and power of the bicycle. In this big-hearted collection of stories, Joe -- dubbed the Metal Cowboy by a blind rancher he encountered one icy morning in Idaho -- tells of his whimsical, wild adventures through the American landscape.
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
ISBN: 0609809113
Category : Cyclists
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
This heartwarming collection of true stories reveals the thrill and the freedom of traveling America's back roads on a bicycle, and the joy of discovering unforgettable characters along the way.From the moment he borrowed his big sister's banana-seat bike and careened down the neighborhood hill at the age of five, Joe Kurmaskie has known the intoxicating freedom and power of the bicycle. In this big-hearted collection of stories, Joe -- dubbed the Metal Cowboy by a blind rancher he encountered one icy morning in Idaho -- tells of his whimsical, wild adventures through the American landscape.