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This magical picture book tells the story of Emily, a little girl who watches graceful skaters on an icy pond and wishes she could skate with them. She gathers her courage and gives ice skating a try, but quickly finds out how difficult it is. She struggles and wobbles, and finally loses her balance and has a fall. But Emily doesn't give up. She begins to make progress when she goes to skating class, and after much practice Emily is ready to take part in an ice dancing show. Each of this attractive book's illustrations includes tabs for young readers to pull and wheels for them to turn. These featuresadd movement to the illustrations and animate Emily's progress as an ice dancer. The book's final two-page spread presents a spectacular pop-up, in which Emily, star of the ice dancing show, actually performs a spin before a cheering audience. ... Read more

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Determined to win the gold medal in ice dancing, Samantha must overcome several obstacles--a partner who is a total wiseguy,parents who do not want her to skate, and some talented competition. ... Read more

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Nice
I must have read this a thousand times between the ages of 10 and 12.Everything about it delighted me.I loved the reality and sharpness of the characters.I loved their friendship.It was comforting.

LOVED IT!
To make it short, the summery of the story was this: Samantha gets really sick even before the book happens which causes her to drop out of a high class dance boarding school. She comes to live back home with her parents who never want her to be part of any kind of spor again. While at her new highschool, she meets Alex, star hockey player. He also does pairs ice dancing, but he just ditched his dance partner, cause shes really bratty. Sam and Alex partner up and compete. Thats pretty much the basics of the story,but with all the details it was a really great book, both Alex and Sam have attitudes, which makes it even more fun.

Strongly recommended
I must have read this and "Ice Princess" the follow-up book at least 20 times in the past few years. Whether you're into skating or not, which in my case, I just like to watch, I'm sure you will love this book.It's a great story of determination and giving it everything you've got.The characters are unbelievable and the storyline is great! I can't wait toread them again! They're well worth buying!

Awesome!
I never got the chance to ice dance, but the way the writer portarys it, I'd love to go sign up. This and his other book, Ice Princess, are awesome!If you have not read them you need to, no matter if your into icedancing you will be after this!

Absolutely Wonderful Book! I A "6.0! "
I love this book! It's great for people who ice dance or figure skate, because they can relate to this! :) ... Read more

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The life story of Jack Douglass a Northern Nevada gambling pioneer. Founder of the Cal-Neva Casino in Reno. (Description by http-mart) ... Read more

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These partners brought a singular determination to their questfor an Olympic gold medal. In doing so, they developed a highlyoriginal style and brought the sport of ice dancing to a new level ofartistic recognition.

The highly successful "Partners" concept (double biographies of successful pairs) is now available for older readers. Perfect for report writers, these biographies offer students an exciting and innovative way to explore the creative process and the value of teamwork. The dynamics of these famous partnerships illustrate the value of cooperation, compromise, and perseverance.

Grades 5 and up; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4; 112 pages; 10-15 photos; Sturdy library binding; Bibliography; Glossary; Chronology; Further Reading; Index ... Read more

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The Gold Standard
In the climax of their phenomenal careers, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the 1984 Olympic gold medal in Ice Dancing and set the standard against which every dance team since will forever be measured. This book is an invaluable insight into the training of ice dancers and of the sport itself. A must for skating fans and anyone who wants to learn to appreciate this symphony on ice ... Read more

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Dated but an excellent reference!
This manual has been in print in various formats since 1966. My copy is the 1981 reprint. Since then, there have been numerous changes to the USFSA test schedule which means that the book doesn't have the newer dances suchas the Hickory Hoedown and Cha Cha. You'll notice that there wasn't aPre-Bronze test then and these days we thankfully don't have to test theThree Lobe Waltz to pass Pre-Gold!

However, the information in this bookis timeless. If you're a dancer and you've ever wanted to know exactly whatthe judges expect of you at each level, this is the book for you. Commonmistakes are listed for each dance as well as whether these mistakes areminor which will allow the dance to still be passable when testing, ormajor which will result in a failing mark.

In addition, there aresections on dance terminology, general judging principles, and musicalrhythms. There are numerous diagrams that are easily understandable andsome good photographs.

If you can find a copy of this book anywhere, snapit up. You won't regret it! ... Read more

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Witty, Readable and Irreverent
Leftist activist Abbie Hoffman (1936-1989) writes with surprising clarity and wit in this collection penned during his days on the run during the mid-late 1970's.Hoffman describes life as a fugitive (via drug charges) and provides his take on the state of U.S. society during those years - though Hoffman was more tied to the 1960's.Some of these written pieces are better than others; I enjoyed his hilarious masquerading as Playboy's restaurant critic in Paris, and his look at Pat Robertson's emerging CBN broadcasting networkHe also offers support for the environment, mocks the FBI (which was searching for him), critiques the Carter Administration, etc.There are some laughs here, plus irreverence, foolishness, and Hoffman's slightly offbeat view.

Hoffman was a spotlight grabber, but his bad manners in the highly-questionable Chicago Seven trial (he often insulted the judge) and those of his codefendants and attorneys earned convictions for contempt of court, and did little for the anti-Vietnam cause.Still, rebels, progressives, and those that enjoy gonzo journalism should like both this book and those of Hunter S. Thompson.

My first Abbie Hoffman book and what turned me into a fan.
I picked up this book in 10th grade and everyone that saw me read it thought that I had an interest in Square Dancing. When I said that he was talking about the disappointment he felt in the Carter administration, theythought that I was talking about the Hostage Crisis which was just a smallpart of it.

Even though it is written in the 70s, this is aquintessential book for anyone obsessed with 60s counterculture. AbbieHoffman living on the run writes everything from the perspective of theYippie extraordinaire. From posing as a restaurant critic to mocking PatRobertson to expressing disappointment in the first liberal DemocraticPresident since Johnson, Abbie Hoffman's perspective is one ofdissatisfaction coupled with love of America. He will be missed.

Whatparticularly impressed me with this book was the anti-myth stance. Hoffmanknows that he created the myths of the 60s hippie more than anyone else,but he downplays the "voice of a generation" stance. When hereviews a movie with an Abbie Hoffman inspired character, he is fightingfor his own personal honor. There's also a decidely refreshing anti-PCstrain running through the book. This man fights for the environment,fights for the dignity of the human and is fiercely anti-war, but hedoesn't dismiss his critics as idiots. He also refrains from getting intoacademic polemics that have killed more than one student organization thatsets out to do something decent and ends up fighting. When I read TheStrawberry Alarm Clock I was utterly turned off by the pompous maincharacter and his "everyone hates us so we hate everyone" stance.Sadly the SAC narrator is the majority and people like Abbie Hoffman arethe minority.

Throughout this book there is a strong moral stance, maybenot on the sexual,monetary or drug front but on the shared humanity. Hespeaks for compassion, the environment and the human even at his mostfoolish. The essay where he mocks Pat Robertson there is a gentleness tothe mockery, as if Pat Robertson doesn't know what a mockery he is makingof himself.

Great essays include the title one about the Carteradministration, the essay about the 700 Club, and the last one concerningbuilding an environmental movement in upstate New York. Other essays aredated, but for the most part this is. . . an outstanding. . . book. Abbie Hoffman will be missed.

Through the eyes of Abbie Hoffman
This is an interesting collection of articles written by Abbie when he was on the run. Needless to say, some are better than others, but all in all, it is Hoffman from many aspects.We see him as the Prankster touring theFederal Bureau if Investiongation while he is on the wanted list.He isthe invisible man at a party in New York.He is the activist in fightingthe dredging of the river and he is the social commentator going throughthe newspaper and noting how strange parts of the world have become.

Someof the articles are a trip down memory lane or at least another perspectiveon history.Others are still relevent today.Obviously, his tips forgoing underground are outdated in today's world - but the commentary of thelanguage of thethe public relations of the U.S.and the translation ofthe news still holds today.Only the names of the leaders and countrieshave changed. ... Read more

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More Arctic Adventure
Accounts of polar exploration, with their repeating elements of frostbite and raw seal-eating, are strangely addictive, and after getting through the classics of the genre you may find yourself casting around for more.DoI is a solid addition to the compendium:the story of a group of college-aged upper-class Brits who head to coastal Greenland to map out the place in advance oftranscontinental airplane routes.

The characters are well-described and the story is compelling.The author has useful opinions about the nature of risk-taking and the tone of leadership on the expedition, as successfully set by the quite young and effete leader of the group.There are frank and interesting descriptions of inuit life and the collision of sexual mores as explorers interact with natives.The writing is a little uneven and as the expedition fragments into different small teams the narrative struggles to keep up; but these are small faults.Those interested in the topic will find it a compelling and enjoyable read.

If you are new to the 'early 20th century polar explorers' or 'cold weather survival' genres there are many books also worthy of a look -- certainly, 'Endurance' and 'Land of the White Death', 'We Die Alone,' maybe 'The Long Walk', or 'Shadows on the Wasteland.'And, if you love DoI, also take a look at "Ada Blackjack", a contemporaneous account of a similarly young American expedition that does not fare so well.
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Dancing on Ice?- a Journey Toward Partnership in Healthcare; a Patient's Perspective The author's express wish is that anyone and everyone reading this book will be enabled to take a step forward in their lives.Intended as a learning resource; to motivate,and to inspire clinical students, and trainers, healthcare policymakers and practitioners.Most texts about health services are written by academic writers, who recommend particular models from policy to practice.Few texts are written from a (micro) patient's perspective,which explore the experience of illness within its many social contexts.This lively,tongue-in-cheek, docu-soap-style will also strike a chord with anyone who has had the misfortune to be a patient! Rosie, the central character blazes a trail of hope, engaging the talents of health-co-workers,a Consultant Clinician,and two Managers in building partnership.Dancing on Ice..." underlines the fragility of clinician-patient relationships in time-bound situations.Rosie is on a quest... She draws on examples from traditional farming practices and education, along with contemporary health-based care.Whilst negotiating the "snakes and ladders" of her own care she is constantly asking,What is/should be the nature of that care? It's about how we communicate with each other. If communication is better joined-up, then the National Health Service( and any healthcare service) can be more sustainable and value-for-money.This focus makes "Dancing on Ice..." a "must have" item for clinical and medical trainers and students. It will also have appeal for sociology, psychology and organisational learning fields, with its qualitative research approaches. ... Read more

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Torvill and Dean, the world's most successful and popular skating couple, tell their own story, from their working-class childhoods in Nottingham to world stardom with their own multi-million dollar show of photos, many in color . ... Read more

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Wonderful Tale about a Wonderful Couple!
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean look and act the part on ice reminiscent to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers on ice. But off the ice, they lead separate lives and married other people probably wisely. Jayne is married to American sound engineer, Phil Christensen who they met and fell in love on one of the ice tours in 1994. Chris' relationships with French Canadian skater, Isabelle Duchesnay ended in divorce. SHe and her brother were Chris' protege in the 1992 Winter Olympics and only won a disappointing Silver Medal. Jayne is a lot less controversial and likable. Anyway Chris divorced Isabelle and married American skater and US champion ladies' Jill Trenary. They are reportedly living in America with their two children. Torvill and Dean are no longer a skating couple but their legacy is quite unforgettable. When they won their first world ice dance championships conquering the Russians, they were awarded an M.B.E.(Member of the Order of the British Empire). Their coach Betty Callaway received one in 1984 as well. During 1984, they set records and an unforgettable four minutes on the ice dancing to Ravel's Bolero. They should have been elevated to an O.B.E. then but that didn't happen until 1999 after they retired from the sport. While other athletes have become dames and knights, Torvill and Dean returned one more time in 1994 to a disappointing Olympic Bronze medal. 1994 was probably a forgettable year in figure skating for those of us who learned that the beautiful sport is filled with jealousy, rivalry, and ugly hatred that makes the sport look as brutal as any other off the ice. Anyway, Torvill and Dean are not like that. They play by the rules even though between 1992 and 1994, the ice dancing rules became so restrictive from music to moves that it is any wonder that the great era of ice dancing was between 1984 and 1992. Since then, it has been a shadow of it's old glorious self. Of course, Dean and Torvill now coach and lives far apart. They were awarded the OBE way too late. Their legacy will not be forgotten. Jayne is a classy lady and quite forgiving compared to other skaters. It's nice that Dean is creative without losing his masculinity. God bless both Jayne and Chris and their futures. ... Read more

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a must for dance enthusiasts!
A must have for anyone with a real interest in ice dancing. Many of us who are in the book are now carrying it to competitions to get others to sign it! A great history of the sport with many wonderful photographs and stories. I wish Lyn would update the book, there is so much more material still to add. The definate work on the history of ice dancing.

The most thorough figure skating history book out there
This book, which runs through the 1991 season, chronicles the history of Ice Dance.Beautiful photos and tons of event results make this an invaluable item to every skating lover's library.I can't wait (a) for a second edition to bring us up to date, and (b) for the author to deliver such attention on the other disciplines! ... Read more

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The world's most successful and popular ice dancing couple shares their own story, from their working-class childhoods in Nottingham to world stardom, and talks frankly about the behind-the-scenes reality of their astounding career, revealing the conflicts and chaos. ... Read more

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For true fans
This book will be appreciated by true T&D addicts,although switching back and forth between their two voices made it seem mildly disjointed.Details of the unglamourous side of life on the road gave a realistic perspective.Not bad,but it somehow left me wanting more.A great deal of trivial details without alot of the substance such a book could have had.Fans will enjoy it,casual readers may not...

Finally, we find out what happened at the 1994 Olympics!
Thoroughly satisfying account of this famous ice-skating pair's beginnings and career, leading up to the 1994 Olympics and beyond.This book provides wonderfully intimate insights into how Chris and Jayne think and behave on and off the ice.Their fans will devour this long-overdue book, which answers many questions we have about Torvill and Dean:Were they ever romantically involved?What did they really think about winning the bronze medal at the 1994 Olympics?Will they retire in the near future?Newcomers to the iceskating world will learn the fascinating quirks and coincidences that paved the road to championship for this pair. ... Read more

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Ice Dancing Volume II, Second Edition, November 1945. Viennese, Quickstep, Toronto Tenstep, Westminster, 48 Waltz, Philadelphia Tenstep, Iceland Tango, Waltz-Tango, Olympia Swing, Ten-Fox, French Twostep, Swing Step, St. Moritz Tango, Carnival Dance, Rumba, Toronto Waltz, Continental, Roquina, St. Louis Dance, Aeroplane Dance, Double Three-Lobed-Eight Waltz, Lake Placid Dance Records. ... Read more

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Chapters: Ice Dancing, List of Figure Skating Terms, Isu Judging System, International Figure Skating, Figure Skating Competition, Artistic Roller Skating, Adult Figure Skating, History of Figure Skating, Synchronized Skating, Country Changes in Figure Skating, U.s. Figure Skating, Sabena Flight 548, Ice Resurfacer, Figure Skating Season, Pair Skating, World Figure Skating Hall of Fame, United States Figure Skating Hall of Fame, Ice Theatre, Short Program, What Would Brian Boitano Do?, Skate Canada Hall of Fame, 6.0 System, Single Skating, Broadmoor World Arena, Original Dance, Free Skating, Nbc Sports Figure Skating, My Sergei: a Love Story, Kiss and Cry, Free Dance, Michelle Kwan Figure Skating, a Letter for Daria. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 193. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level (senior), and at local, national, and international competitions. The International Skating Union (ISU) regulates international figure skating judging and competitions. Figure skating is an official event in the Winter Olympic Games. In languages other than English, figure skating is usually referred to by a name that translates as "artistic skating". Major international competitions are sanctioned by the ISU. These include the Winter Olympic Games, the World Championships, the World Junior Figure Skating Championships, the European Figure Skating Championships, the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, and the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating. The sport is also associated with show-business. Major competitions generally include exhibitions at the end in which th...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=11152 ... Read more