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Bias in the Booth: An Insider Exposes How the Sports Media Distort the News
by Dylan GwinnMost of us see sports as a welcome--even blessed--relief from the challenges and frustrations of everyday life. We want to sit back, open a beer, and enjoy the game. But many of those who bring us the game have a different agenda--they use their broadcasting platform to harangue us with their own politically correct preoccupations. If a seventh-round NFL draft pick who can't make the team or an over-the-hill basketball player declares that he's gay, he gets wall-to-wall media coverage and is hailed as a hero. If a stripper accuses college lacrosse players of rape, liberal sports reporters lead the lynch mob--with no apologies when the bearers of "white privilege" are proved innocent. In his blistering new book Bias in the Booth, sports reporter and commentator Dylan Gwinn takes you inside the sports media spin machine to reveal what they hope you won't notice: the sports media are no different from the news and entertainment media.
Bibi's Got Game: A Story about Tennis, Meditation and a Dog Named Coco
by Bianca AndreescuIn the first picture book written by and based on real-life tennis star Bianca Andreescu, a young athlete learns how to work through life's toughest moments through inner strength and meditation.From the moment she wakes up, Bibi is very busy. Even before school begins, there are cartwheels to do, world records to break (38 minutes balancing a spoon on your nose), and her dog, Coco, to snuggle. Bibi's mother suggests she try a sport, but nothing feels right. Until she tries tennis. On the court, she feels strong and powerful. Her serve is like lightning, her backhand booms like thunder and her forehand is as fierce as a hurricane. But one day, everything changes when she is injured on the playground. Bibi is heartbroken, sad, frustrated and angry — she decides to quit tennis! But her mother, with a little help from Coco, shows her how to meditate and dispel the self-doubt and negativity. Bibi learns to focus on all the things that make her grateful and happy. And when her body is ready to go back to tennis, so is her mind. "Now every morning, I picture myself strong and powerful on the court. Just me and the fuzzy ball."
Bicicletas BMX (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level J #16)
by Elsie NelleyNIMAC-sourced textbook. Las carreras de bicicletas BMX son un deporte muy popular, pero hay que practicar para aprenderlo. También puede ser peligroso sin el equipo adecuado. ¿Qué tienen de especial las bicicletas BMX? ¿Por qué es tan divertido ver este deporte?
Bicycle Bash
by Alison FarrellRichard Scarry meets Nana In the City in this bicycle themed seek-and-find adventure.Imagine visiting Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory—but for bikes! This is a seek-and-find/activity book rife with quirky illustrations that hits the sweet spot of every reader from the youngest to the oldest! The wheels keep turning in Cycle City, and it's finally time for the annual Bicycle Bash, where one and all can ride their bikes indoors. Etta's been specially invited by her Aunt Ellen to attend! But why does Aunt Ellen need a list of Etta's friends?Taking place in the Bicycle Museum, this celebration rolls out bicycles of all kinds—from low riders to tricycles to "bone shakers." The Museum even has lanes and tracks indoors so that everyone, Giraffe and Mouse alike, can ride their bikes anywhere. After a full day of riding through the museum halls, Etta pedals out to find a special surprise—her own birthday bash with her best friends! Follow Etta along her first bike tour with this delightfully detailed seek-and-find adventure.• BELOVED WORLDWIDE: The companion book, Cycle City, was published in seven foreign countries! Don't miss out on the favorite biking book of ciclistas worldwide!• FUN SEEK AND FIND: Alison Farrell's colorful, vibrant village will delight all kids who loved Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go and Busytown books and thrill parents hoping for the same idea plus a hip design aesthetic.• DETAIL-RICH: There's so much to see on each page! From mini conversations between town denizens to countless biking encounters outside the narrative, young readers will delight in rereading this book in order to see the many enticing, funny sights of this little town.• A TREAT FOR BICYCLE LOVERS: Big, small, fancy, historic—the many different kinds of bikes in this book are a feast for the eyes.Perfect for:• Fans of Richard Scarry• Fans of seek-and-find books• Families and friends who enjoy bike riding together• Parents looking for a lighthearted picture book their kids can spend hours with• Aunts looking for a picture book that portrays niece/nephew relationships• Parents, grandparents, and other family members looking for a lightly educational picture book• Fans of museums
Bicycle Biomechanics: How to Build a Power Dynamometer
by Anthony Crimin Anthony McGarryThis book is not just for professional cyclists who look to improve their performance on the bicycle. The bicycle is also used in a variety of activities by enthusiasts in commuting; club riding and long-distance solo adventures. By gaining a deeper understanding of the human factors and physiology, cyclists can self-coach to improve their cycling with improved comfort and speed. However, it is often the perception of the cycling enthusiast that the latest frame and component technology play a significant role in rider performance. While this may be true for the professional rider it is because they are biomechanically fitted to their machine. Hence, the purpose of this book is to look beyond the tradition and myth of bicycle setup to help the motivated everyday rider gain a practical understating of the factors that influence their performance. This can be achieved in combination with web-based application tools. If the reader wishes to go further, the book demonstrates a method to build their own power dynamometer to gain an objective measure of their forces (kinetics) of motion. Essentially, by gaining knowledge of cycling biomechanics and measuring and evaluate their own performance, the reader may become their own coach.
Bicycle Engineering and Technology
by Andrew LiveseyBicycle Engineering and Technology is a primer and technical introduction for anyone interested in bicycles, bicycling and the bicycle industry. With insight into how bicycles are made and operated, the book covers the engineering materials used for their manufacture and the technicalities of riding. It also discusses ways in which the enthusiast may wish to get involved in the business of working with these fantastic machines, which are now being aided with electrical power. The bicycle is a significant factor in transportation around the world and is playing an increasingly crucial role in transport policy as we collectively become more environmentally conscious. To celebrate the importance of the bicycle on the world stage, a brief history is included along with a detailed timeline showing the development of the bicycle with major world events. Previous knowledge of engineering or technology is not required to enjoy this text, as all technical terms are explained and a full glossary and lists of abbreviations are included. Whether you are a bicycling enthusiast, racer, student or bicycle professional, you will surely want to read it and keep it on your shelf as a handy reference.
Bicycle Repair Manual, Seventh Edition (DK Sports Guides)
by DKDiscover every aspect of bicycle repairs and maintenance more clearly than ever before with the most up to date and accessible bike manual on the marketWhether you&’re a mountain biker, cycling commuter, or road racer, with this up-to-date reference guide at your side, you'll know how to keep your bicycle running smoothly for years.This is your complete maintenance guide to bicycle servicing and repairs! From improving its performance to getting your hands dirty with emergency repairs, learn everything you need to know about your bicycle and how to keep it trouble-free and on the road.This new edition is fully revised and updated, covering the latest models and technology. It also includes: • Clear, jargon-free advice steers you through a complete maintenance program • Detailed step-by-step photographs demonstrate how to correctly set up, clean, maintain, and repair your bicycle • Guides on how to fit and use cycling gadgets like GPS and other accessories. A Handy Guide for All Bicycle Enthusiasts This accessible bicycle book is packed with practical, step-by-step advice and extremely detailed photographic tutorials showing you how to explore every part of your bicycle&’s anatomy. Learn how to maintain essential areas, such as brakes, rims, tires, and steering, as well as complex components, including hub gears, hydraulic brakes, and suspension forks.This essential bicycle repair book equips you with the tools and techniques you need to fix any problems you may face while taking care of your bike. It&’s a must-have for every cyclist&’s bookshelf.
Bicycle Safety (Stay Safe)
by Sue BarracloughWith colorful artwork and simple text, books in this series introduce children to safety principles in different contexts. In 'Bicycle Safety,' children view various situations that show key safety rules for biking.
Bicycle!: A Repair & Maintenance Manifesto
by Sam TracyProviding cyclists the know-how to take bicycle repair into their own hands, this manual covers bike care without technical terms. Written by a bicycle mechanic and laden with photographs and drawings, this guide is a valuable resource for professional bicycle workers and commuters. This updated edition includes an expanded index and a revised resource section. Topics include essential tools, bicycle components, on-the-road repairs, scavenging, locks, preventing rust, and more.
Bicycle/Race: Transportation, Culture, & Resistance
by Adonia E. LugoBicycle/Race paints an unforgettable picture of Los Angeles—and the United States—from the perspective of two wheels. This is a book of borderlands and intersections, a cautionary tale about the dangers of putting infrastructure before culture, and a coming-of-age story about power and identity. The colonial history of southern California is interwoven through Adonia Lugo's story of growing up Chicana in Orange County, becoming a bicycle anthropologist, and co-founding Los Angeles's hallmark open streets cycling event, CicLAvia, along the way. When she takes on racism in the world of national bicycle advocacy in Washington, DC, she finds her voice and heads back to LA to organize the movement for environmental justice in active transportation.In the tradition of City of Quartz, this book will forever change the way you see Los Angeles, race and class in the United States, and the streets and people around you wherever you live.
Bicycle: Eureka! The Biography of an Idea (Eureka! The Biography of an Idea)
by Lori Haskins HouranWho likes bikes? Just about everyone! Here is a "biography" of bicycles, an essential invention that keeps people rolling!From the first spark of an idea of a new way to get around to the spread of bicycles throughout the world, Bicycle is a fun and informative look at an invention that makes a huge difference in our lives. This STEAM nonfiction title is part of the new Eureka! series with each book focusing on one groundbreaking, world-changing discovery that millions of people use every single day.
Bicycling 1,100 Best All-Time Tips: Top Riders Share Their Secrets for Maximizing Performance, Safety, and Fun
by Jason SumnerReaders will jump-start their cycling savvy with Jason Sumner's compilation of proven tips from the editors of Bicycling magazine. The book was first published as Bicycling Magazine's 900 All-Time Best Tips in 2000 and then in 2005 as Bicycling Magazine's 1,000 All-Time Best Tips; but with seven years of new material and information regarding bike technology, equipment, and technique (not to mention nutrition and exercise science), this is a much-anticipated, refreshed edition of the popular title—complete with 100 new tips! Bicycling 1,100 All-Time Best Tips is the most up-to-date, information-packed collection of advice on both road and mountain biking yet! The cycling tips cover a full range of subjects—from aerodynamics to zones for heart-rate training—and in this new edition, readers will enjoy the addition of assorted training plans, exercise photos, supplemental tips, and journal pages. With a sharp new design and value price, this book is a real steal and a must-have for cyclists of all levels.
Bicycling Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills: Your Guide to Riding Faster, Stronger, Longer, and Safer
by Jason SumnerTake your road cycling skills to the next level with the latest techniques, equipment, and skills. This completely revised edition of the popular handbook for everyday road cyclists is a comprehensive guide to road cycling skills and safety from the most trusted name in cycling, Bicycling magazine. Updated to include contemporary expert sources, fresh photography, and cutting-edge information on cycling technology, nutrition and supplementation, training, riding techniques, safety, and performance, this is a book no road cyclist should be without. You'll learn how to ensure your bike is in tip-top shape in 8 easy steps, prevent injury and knee pain, boost your efficiency with smooth pedaling and proper form, brake without wasting speed or wiping out, discover the benefits of riding in a paceline, and master the skills of riding in traffic. Packed with tips from professional cyclists, coaches, and experts, Bicycling Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills is the ultimate guide to riding faster, stronger, longer, and safer.
Bicycling Cuba: 50 Days of Detailed Rides from Havana to El Oriente
by Barbara Smith Wally SmithDiscover all Cuba has to offer in this complete cycling guide. Wally and Barbara Smith spent 6 months cycling 8,000 miles in Cuba to provide detailed directions for 50 days of cycling. The rides vary in length, many combining to create multi-day loops. Detailed directions describe rides leaving Havana to the west and east. Subsequent rides are clustered in the three best regions of Cuba for cycling: Pinar del Rio, Central Cuba, and the Oriente. A final section contains advice on connecting the regions for a long tour of the entire island. In addition, the authors provide information on getting to Cuba, equipment and accessories, food and water, safety considerations, overnight accommodations, and more. Exploring this fascinating country on two wheels may just be the best way to fully appreciate its history, people, and culture.
Bicycling Essential Road Bike Maintenance Handbook
by Todd Downs Brian FiskeCyclists will never fear the unknown landscape of bicycle repair on the road with this condensed edition of the perennial Rodale favorite, The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair by Todd Downs. This edition features a compact trim size that fits easily in a kit bag or pocket and is packed with information on maintaining and repairing bicycles that is suited for any traveling cyclist.This portable handbook distills the core fundamentals and serves as a guide to repairing and maintaining one's bike, focusing specifically on instructions with step-by-step photos, troubleshooting tips, links to videos, and helpful sidebar material. The book is clearly organized from front of bike to back with color-coded page tabs serving as a visual table of contents to key bike areas so that readers can find quickly and efficiently the information they need.Bicycling Essential Road Bike Maintenance Handbook is the perfect troubleshooting guide for every cyclist—beginner or intermediate—and will provide a welcome relief to any cyclist faced with unexpected issues on the road.
Bicycling Los Angeles County
by Patrick BradyThe geography of Southern California is as infinitely varied as its population. From the serenity of coastal beaches to the majestic San Gabriel Mountains and the tight canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles is a cyclist's paradise. The vistas are spectacular, the terrain fun to ride and the sights include some of Hollywood's best-known landmarks.Bicycling Los Angeles County takes riders on 40 different rides throughout Southern California's most popular destination. Also detailed for avid roadies are some of Los Angeles' most popular group rides - for those who want a more challenging and social outing.
Bicycling Magazine's 900 All-Time Best Tips
by Ed Pavelka Ben HewittJump-start your cycling savvy with this one-stop, information-packed reference. This compilation of knowledge will help you become a better cyclist, even on your very next ride. Top riders share their proven tips, covering every aspect of both road cycling and mountain biking. DISCOVER HOW TO: Use smart strategies to build your skill level. Maneuver safely through traffic with ease and authority. Plan your training year to maximize your potential. Ride to 100 miles-- and longer. Quickly spot bike damage after a crash. Cut costs when touring. Identify and prevent winter weight gain.
Bicycling Magazine's Century Training Program: 100 Days to 100 Miles
by Marla StrebBicycling Magazine's Century Training Program presents a complete training program for riding—and enjoying—cycling's fastest growing challengeTo ride a century means to cover 100 miles in a day—no small feat for riders at any level. But the century is becoming cycling's equivalent of the marathon, with more and more century events scheduled for thousands of riders across the country. Now, champion pro cyclist Marla Streb provides a thorough manual for anyone who wants to train for this distance. She offers guidelines for:• customizing a training plan based on fitness level and century pace goal• getting proper bike fit and choosing the right equipment• training and ride-day strategies for optimal fueling and hydrationBacked by Bicycling magazine, the world's leading bike magazine and a proven authority on long-distance cycling, this book is an indispensable guide for recreational and competitive cyclists alike.
Bicycling Magazine's New Cyclist Handbook: Ride with Confidence and Avoid Common Pitfalls (Bicycling Magazine)
by Ben HewittBicycling Magazine's New Cyclist Handbook provides proven wisdom and techniques to help new cyclists get on the road to better fitness and safe, skilled riding.Now completely revised and updated with the latest advances in the sport, this comprehensive handbook will help any new cyclist ride with confidence and avoid common pitfalls. Learn how to choose the right bike, ride safely in traffic, treat and prevent injuries, train for a century, and perform basic maintenance. Packed with quick tips from the pros at Bicycling magazine, this volume provides everything the new cyclist needs to achieve optimum cycling performance.
Bicycling Magazine's Nutrition for Peak Performance: Eat and Drink for Maximum Energy on the Road and Off (Bicycling Magazine)
by Ed PavelkaNutrition ranks as one of the most asked-about topics by Bicycling magazine readers. Now, in Bicycling Magazine's Nutrition for Peak Performance, the magazine's top experts show you how to eat strategically before, during, and after your ride to keep you at your physical peak.Discover how to:* Beat the bonk.* Determine if you need supplements.* Choose the right amount of carbos, fat, and protein for you.* Follow five different diets for five different rides.* Determine if sports drinks are worthwhile.* Avoid the top five worst foods for cycling.* Control your weight effectively--without losing energy.
Bicycling Maximum Overload for Cyclists: A Radical Strength-Based Program for Improved Speed and Endurance in Half the Ti me (Bicycling Magazine)
by Roy Wallack Jacques DevoreBicycling Maximum Overload for Cyclists is a radical strength-based training program aimed at increasing cycling speed, athletic longevity, and overall health in half the training time. Rather than improving endurance by riding longer distances, you’ll learn how to do it by reducing your riding time and adding heavy strength and power training. Traditionally cyclists and endurance athletes have avoided strength and power training, believing that the extra muscle weight will slow them down, but authors Jacques DeVore and Roy M. Wallack show that exactly the opposite is true.The Maximum Overload program uses weightlifting to create sustainable power and improved speed while drastically reducing training time and eliminating the dreaded deterioration that often occurs during the second half of a ride. A 40-minute Maximum Overload workout, done once or twice a week, can replace a long day in the saddle and lead to even better results.This comprehensive program includes unique takes on diet, interval training, hard and easy training, and sustainable power. Backed by the most trusted authority in the sport, Bicycling Maximum Overload for Cyclists is a book that no cyclist should be without.
Bicycling the Blue Ridge
by Charlie Skinner Elizabeth SkinnerThere is no ribbon of highway more ideal for cycling than the Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway - they both entice the senses and physically challenge the body. The new edition of Bicycling the Blue Ridge continues as the definitive guide to this cyclist's dream road, offering completely updated information on lodging, bike shops, campgrounds, road crossings, points of interest, bed and breakfasts, panoramic views, groceries, and more. Written with racers, touring cyclists, and recreational cyclists in mind, this milepost-by-milepost guide covers every inch of the 574-mile path between Front Royal, Virginia, and Cherokee, North Carolina.
Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration
by Sara Dykman&“What a wonderful idea for an adventure! Absolutely inspired, timely, and important.&” —Alistair Humphreys, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and author of The Doorstep Mile and Around the World by Bike Outdoor educator and field researcher Sara Dykman made history when she became the first person to bicycle alongside monarch butterflies on their storied annual migration—a round-trip adventure that included three countries and more than 10,000 miles. Equally remarkable, she did it solo, on a bike cobbled together from used parts. Her panniers were recycled buckets. In Bicycling with Butterflies, Dykman recounts her incredible journey and the dramatic ups and downs of the nearly nine-month odyssey. We&’re beside her as she navigates unmapped roads in foreign countries, checks roadside milkweed for monarch eggs, and shares her passion with eager schoolchildren, skeptical bar patrons, and unimpressed border officials. We also meet some of the ardent monarch stewards who supported her efforts, from citizen scientists and researchers to farmers and high-rise city dwellers. With both humor and humility, Dykman offers a compelling story, confirming the urgency of saving the threatened monarch migration—and the other threatened systems of nature that affect the survival of us all.
Bidding for Development: How the Olympic Bid Process Can Accelerate Transportation Development (Sports Economics, Management and Policy #9)
by Ngiste Abebe Mary Trina Bolton Maggie Pavelka Morgan PierstorffIn 2012, over four billion people tuned in to watch the London Summer Olympics. As the single largest mega-event in the world, the Olympics has the power to captivate the global imagination. Long before athletes vie for a gold medal, however, competition between cities eager to host the Games kicks off with a rigorous bid process. The lengthy and expensive endeavor to host the Olympics is as high-stakes as any sporting event. Rather than encouraging cities to refrain from bidding, Bidding for Development takes a policy approach that challenges stakeholders to bid responsibly and strategically in pursuit of concrete outcomes. Every bid city has the potential to accelerate long-term transportation development through a strategic and robust planning process. This book concentrates on the phenomenon of repeat Olympic bids and the opportunities that may come from bidding, particularly for those cities that never win the Games. In this context, Bidding for Development explores the intersection between transportation infrastructure development, the Olympic bid process, and the resulting legacies experienced by bid losers. The findings address the central question: how can participating in the Olympic bid process accelerate transportation development regardless of the bid result? In response, this book presents a Bid Framework outlining how and when cities may use the bid to unite resources, align transportation priorities, and empower leaders to achieve urban development objectives in preparation for the Olympic bid. The Bid Framework is then applied to two case studies, Manchester and Istanbul, to examine each bid loser's effectiveness in using the bid process to catalyze transportation development. Concurrently, the book takes into consideration how the International Olympic Committee's evolving bid regulations and requirements relate to urban development and positive social legacy. Bidding for Development delivers actionable recommendations for all Olympic stakeholders to improve the value of the bid process and transportation benefits beyond the Games.
Bienvenido al equipo (Serie ¡Gol! #Volumen 17)
by Luigi Garlando¿Cómo jugarían los Cebolletas con un nuevo míster? No te pierdas esta aventura con fútbol, humor y mucha amistad. Quince niñ@s.Una pasión: el fútbol.Un sueño: ¡ser los mejores! Los Cebolletas tienen nuevo entrenador: Jérôme, el hermano de Gaston Champignon. En realidad, solo le sustituirá durante unas semanas, pero Tomi y sus amigos cuentan los minutos para que el míster vuelva: Jérôme únicamente quiere jugar para ganar, y este no es el espíritu del equipo...