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While his mother is working overseas, Matt Harper is living temporarily with his uncle in Dragon Valley, where he practices his snowboard technique and contends with a local bully. ... Read more

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Snowboard Champ
When Matt Harper steps off the plane, he knows his life is about to change. For one thing, he'll be living with his uncle for a year while his mother works for the government in a mysterious job overseas. For another, compared to Chicago, Dragon Valley is tiny. In fact, everybody seems to know everybody else's bussiness. But as long as Matt can hit the slopes with his snowboard, he figures he'll get along okay. That's before he has a run-in with Riley, the eighth grade's most popular boy and the school's best snowboarder. Soon rumors are being spread about Matt's past-that Matt was in a gang, that he did drugs, that his mother is in prison. Will Matt be able to prove his innocence before Riley's campaign to ruin him snowballs out of control?
Overall:
Book is great! It's fun and keeps your eyes glued to the pages. Breakneck speed boardin fun! Buy!

Snowboard Champ
This book is called Snowboarding Champ. The author of this book is Matt Christopher and it has one hundred sixty pages. I gave this book a four rating star out of five. This book is about a boy named Matt Harper who has a mom and dad that are divorced. His mom works for the government and he lives with her in Chicago. His dad however, has another wife and Matt doesn't like her. Matt's mom has to go on a secret job and Matt has to leave Chicago to go to live with his Uncle Clay's house during the winter in Dragon Valley where it snows during the winter and is hot during the summer, which isn't really a bad thing. His Uncle Clay is like a kid and loves to snowboard. Since Matt was at a new place he would have to attend a new school. At the school there was a kid named Riley who was very popular because of his snowboarding skills. While Matt was at school, Riley started to pick on him because he might be a threat. They challenged each other to a contest and Riley won by a little but everyone knew that the judges lied. There was a competition at school and this was a chance for Matt to prove himself to all the kids but someone had gotten him into so much trouble that he wasn't allowed to attend. After his uncle had yelled at the principle the school let him attend. Matt had ended up winning the whole competition and someone reported that Riley had committed the crime and not Matt. Riley's parents also busted him and sent him off to military school. While Matt is sitting at his Uncle Clay's house he gets a letter from his mom saying that she is trying to get money to feed the poor for many poor little states in different countries. He thought that was a pretty cool job and bragged about it to everyone at school where he now belonged. My recommendations for this book are anyone who likes to snowboard or who likes adventure books. ... Read more

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A keepsake-cum-guidebook to the magic of Vancouver's Winter Games--coming soon in February 2010!

Combining the lore and magic of the Winter Games with profiles of the individual sports, author Ron Judd has created the ultimate insider's guide to complement the Olympic games coming in 2010.

From alpine skiing and figure skating to luge and curling, Judd devotes a chapter to each competitive sport, examining its history, key competitors in past Olympics, the newest athlete contenders, how the sport is played and judged, and more. Anecdotes and fun facts about the Winter Olympics give the reader a true sense of being at the games. And for readers who want to hit the slopes or rinks of British Columbia, Judd includes a round-up on outfitters and access to the Olympic venues. The Winter Olympics also includes a chapter on the Paralympic Winter Games. ... Read more

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not about the 2010 games
The book is fine, but it's a general overview of winter Games, not a highlight of the 2010 Vancouver games.It was written before the games, and only tells a little of the plans.The title is misleading.

A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE WINTER OLYMPICS [4½ Stars]
As mentioned on its back cover,"The Winter Olympics: An Insider's Guide to the Legends, the Lore, and the Games" by Ron C. Judd features highlights from ALL the previous Winter Games from 1924 to 2006 and includes behind-the-scenes stories, memorable moments, profiles of legendary competitors, fields of play, record books, history's hits and misses for every sport, and details for spectators to enjoy the Vancover games (including maps of the Vancouver Venues).

The book itself is divided into two main parts: Ice Sports (i.e., skating, ice hockey, curling, bobsledding, etc.) and Snow Sports (i.e., skiing, biathlon, slalom, snowboarding, etc.)Each subsection covers a specific sporting event as a Spectator's Guide, which in turn, is broken down even further to include Field of Play; Format, Rules & Strategy, Training & Equipment, History's Hits & Misses and Olympic flashbacks, and when these venues will appear on TV for the Vancouver games.Each are accompanied by amazing full color (and B&W) photographs.

I found this book to be an interesting read, and -- despite it being full of details and specifics -- could barely put it down!It was very well-written and informative.

My only complaint -- albeit a minor one -- is that they don't have a separate table listing just the medal winners/records for each individual Winter Olympics.Otherwise, I would definitely recommend adding this book to your Olympics memorabilia!

Great Coffee Table Book
I found myself referring to the book almost every night during the Vancouver Games.Whatever event we'd be watching became more interesting with this wonderful book to educate and enlighten.I suppose its shelf life, like the 2010 Olympiad, is over but I still find myself leafing through it at night while watching TV.

An insider's guide to the Winter Games
THE WINTER OLYMPICS: AN INSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE LEGENDS, THE LORE AND THE GAMES provides an insider's guide to the Winter Games, blending anecdotes and reporting with biographies of athletes and their achievements, profiles of individual sports, and discussions of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Highlights form all previous Winter Games accompany stories and discussions of history and events in this recommendation for any sports collection.

The Perfect Winter Read
Those lucky enough to live in and around Seattle have enjoyed the wit and wry humor of Seattle Times columnist Ron C. Judd for years. He has brought the full force of his writing talent to his latest book, an historical, personal and journalistic look at the Winter Olympics. The book is out just in time for the Vancouver Games, which will begin Feb. 12 in British Columbia. Anyone planning to attend should pack this book, which also features a collection of Judd's previous Olympic columns from the Seattle Times.

Ron covers all the basics and helps explain the ins and outs of the Winter Games. Some of these sports are, how to put it?, arcane to the American taste buds. But Judd has made even the most extrinsic accessible through compelling writing. You will learn about long forgotten historical anecdotes that bring the Winter Games to life; the book will broaden your understanding of what's taking place whether you're on site or watching on TV or the Internet.

The book is buttressed by beautiful photos from Dean Rutz, who is considered one of the top newspaper Olympic photojournalists. Rutz is a colleague of Judd at the Seattle Times where they have collaborated for the past 10 years to bring Pacific Northwest readers as good Olympic coverage as anywhere in the country.

Even if you're not a huge winter sports fan the book is worth a read simply because of its lyrical quality.

It might be cold outside, but you'll feel warm and fuzzy while turning the pages and ski jumping into the world of the Winter Games. ... Read more

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Every year the Burton snowboard team travels south chasing snow. 28 Days: A Snowboarding Narrative documents a specific moment in time: August 2006. That month unequaled conditions blanketed the southern island of New Zealand. In Methven, NZ a small but elite crew of Burton's global team posted up to access the incredible Southern Alps via helicopter. Simultaneously, a creative crew took control of Snowpark NZ to reinvent freestyle park riding. Meanwhile, on the distant continent of South America, the Burton Women's team was pushing into the pristine backcountry of Termas De Chillan, Chile. 28 Days is an epic photographic narrative that captures these snowboarders pushing the limits of riding in the ultimate conditions, documents the ultimate trip, and inspires us all to ride. ... Read more

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Good
Awesome photos that inspire you to go hang in the mountains.

A must have for anyone that loves riding.

Not a book for all the Burton haters though...

Beautiful Photographs
The photographs in this book are absolutely amazing!The photographers are so incredibly talented.I feel like I am right there on the mountain.It is just an awesome book, I highly recommend it!Thank you Burton!

Fine if you are looking for pics of a teen giving the finger
Burton has blown it again. Here the team riders had a chance to show the soul of snowboarding the mountains. And there is some of that. But there are more teen riders giving the finger and having a party (I recall one of a teen passed out in his own vomit, but this may have been the product catalog). So to say it was a disapointment is an understatement.

You might like it but know what you are getting. A disjoitned collection of pictures that do not reflect the soul or roots of the sport. ... Read more

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Two books in one! This 355-page book is the bible ofcross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding and backcountry skiingin Idaho, the Tetons and Yellowstone National Parks.Itincludes descriptions of hundreds of cross-country ski and snowshoetrails.Backcountry aficionados will also find it invaluable withbeautifully done aerial illustrations detailing snowboard andbackcountry ski routes in some best terrain in the west.And the bookis filled with stories, honoring and retracing the rich traditions ofwestern winter travel.To top it off, it has been carefully andlovingly designed which is obvious by its pleasing graphics,easy-to-use maps, enticing photography, and overall visual appeal.All in all, this is truly a model guidebook. ... Read more

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Factual, funny, informative and engrossing - a must !!
I found this book to be highly informative with exactly the type of information I needed for planning skiing and snowshoeing forays into Idaho's snow country - but more than that, it is highly readable with outstanding anecdotes and historical facts liberally spread throughout. A must-have for anyone interested in winter outdoors ... Read more

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Snowboard Showdown Out-of-control competition leads to disaster When Freddie Ruiz and his brother, Dondi, compete, it's like two mutts wrestling over the same bone-neither one is willing to give an inch. Unfortunately for Freddie, older, stronger, better-looking Dondi usually comes out on top in every contest. Except in one area: snowboarding. Here, Freddie is clearly king of the halfpipe. So when Dondi finally pushes Freddie too far, Freddie cooks up a snowboard showdown to make Dondi look foolish and himself the star. But will Dondi take the bait, or will he somehow turn the tables on his brother yet again? ... Read more

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Great Book
This was a great book by Matt Christopher - my son loves his books - what more could a boy want a sports, action and a great story!

ninja
Snowboard Showdown By: ???
9/28/06


This story is about two brothers, Freddie and Dondi.Freddie is jealous of Dondi because Clarissa likes Dondi not Freddie. So Freddie challenges Dondi to a snowboard competition and Dondi declines.Then after Freddie wins the competition he notices Clarissa is with Dondi at the mall.A week after that Dondi challenges Freddie to who can make it down Devil's Ravine.Then it's Freddie up first.He faked a hurt ankle when he went through the trees.In the end the brothers like each other again, and Freddie gets the girl.

The story was exciting because of the competition between the brothers.Freddie and Dondi would compete in skiing, snowboarding and trying to get the girl.I can relate to the snowboard competition because I know how to snowboard.The suspense somehow made me want to keep reading.The only downside was that some of the story took place at school and I thought that was boring.I wanted Freddie to win, and in the end he got the girl.

The author, Paul Mantell uses the third person to tell this story.He used snowboarding terms when talking about the competitions.He also used slang words that teenagers might use.He gave nicknames to some characters that were realistic and cool.I was able to feel the tension between the brothers while reading this book.I have read several Matt Christopher books and enjoy the story lines and surprises through out the books.He writes the way an 11 to 18 year old thinks and shows the bond between kids and sports.

I would rate this book at nine out of ten because it has characters and a setting I can relate to.It kept my interest throughout the whole book.In the end the conflict between the brothers was resolved.I would recommend this book if you like snowboarding or want to learn to snowboard.

This book is an awesome book.I like Matt Christopher books because all the characters think outside the box.Some times throughout this book I was thinking how much I would like to do the tricks he could do.I can't wait until it snows.

This Book Rocks
I love this book because I love snowboarding.In this book, two brothers have a contest to see who is better at snowboarding.Freddie and Donovan tease each other a lot.Donovan won't admit that Freddie is a better athlete. Freddie and his friends all think that he is better than Donovan.I also liked this book because the brothers play pig and I love to play pig.This book is exciting because you don't really know what happens next, things sort of pop out at you when you don't really expect it.You should read this book because it has action and is fun.
Nathan L.

book review by Gunnar Wainwright
I liked this book because it was about snowboarding.Well snowboarding is my favorite sport.I rate this book5 stars for people who like snowboarding.It is about a halfpipe contest. Read it to find out who wins.

Snowboard Showdown: Out of control competition Leads to Disaster
I was impressed with the condition of the book. ... Read more

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An award-winning photographer presents a collection of fifty stories, illustrated with archival photographs, from the seventy-year history of the Winter Olympics, highlighting the individual dramas of triumph and defeat. 20,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo. IP. "Amazon.com Review
The Olympics wouldn't be the same without drug testing,commercialism, and Bud Greenspan. A marvelous documentarian,Greenspan's mission is to find art in athleticism; he's made theofficial Olympic film for as long as anyone can remember. Frozen in Time, as thetitle of this fine chronicle of Olympians and Olympian effort implies, hismedium is more of a snapshot. Built on short, illustrated profiles,the book's intent is to exalt the accomplishments of athletes both world renowned andobscure. What it lacks in depth, it more than makes up for in itsinherent drama and sheer enjoyability. ... Read more

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Josh has finally made it to an elite hockey team and is determined to play as well as his older brother, Matt. But Josh's body is not cooperating. He's so tired and sluggish at practice -- and so thirsty and hungry all the time -- he worries he'll be cut from the team. On top of everything else, Matt is at war with his father because he wants to quit hockey and take up drama. Little does everyone know, Josh's undiagnosed Type 1 diabetes is working against him -- and getting more serious by the day.
Interference combines a compelling story with an accurate portrayal of a disease that poses a challenge and yet offers opportunities for understanding and accepting the gifts every individual is given. ... Read more

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This was an awesome book for kids to read!
I read Interference and loved it.I liked Josh because he never gave up even that he was haveing a very hard time. I liked when he got sick and every one started to like him. he keep it a secret and this is my favarit book i have ever read ... Read more

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Just in time for the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, National Geographic introduces a brash, bold new series on extreme sports, a subject of high appeal and growing interest to today’s kids. Starting with Ski! and Snowboard!, the series gives young adventurers an informative, up-close look at sports that push human limits. Action-packed visuals and cool, fact-filled text let kids experience vicariously all the thrills and spine-tingling risks of participating in X-sports. From piping and speed boarding to skiing the steepest couloirs, readers will explore different varieties of each sport, learn its special moves, and see what the life of a competitor is like in a fast, fun introduction that will whet their appetites for more!

Each volume is packed with fun facts and details.

• Spectacular photographs capture all the action and allure
• Fun-to-read text filled with hip terms and insider lingo
• Simple drawings teach special moves and techniques
• How-to tips from the pros and champs
• Profiles of legendary competitors
• Safety information and advice

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No matter how you feel about winter, you are sure to enjoy Bob Raczka's tribute to the season's activities, tastes, and sounds. The simple rhymes using "y" words will encourage children to come up with their own words to describe the season. ... Read more

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A basic, comprehensive guide for both newcomers and those who want to improve their technique in this fast-growing sport. Basic and advanced moves are explained and illustrated in sequenced photographs. Sections on boards, boots, bindings, clothing, and accessories show the necessities and the options. Also includes a chapter on safety and a list of top destinations world-wide. ... Read more

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It's all about the How-To
I'm usually pretty skeptical of How-To books, but this one was recommended to me. It's quite cool. I was able to understand it, and it actually helped me get started snowboarding. I can seriously recommend this book for regular people.

Thanks Mr. Goldman
Awesome book. Used it to help decide what equipment to get and to teach my girlfriend the basics. The writing style is easy to read and the contents are great for an introduction. The descriptions and pictures of slipping, edging and traversals made were really illuminating, and instructions on riding powder made me want to go lay some tracks.

Informative, clear and descriptive--a must for snowboarders
Goldman knows the sport of snowboarding and does a fantastic job of providing all the essential information anyone else would need to know to enjoy snowboarding.From equipment to accessories to getting started basics and advanced skills, I enjoyed reading the book and felt I learned something new on every page.The photos and drawings were also super helpful to me.Goldman is a fine writer who undoubtedly loves to snowboard and I walked away from having read the book feeling Goldman's enthusiasm for the sport and wishing it were already winter. ... Read more

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The perfect on-site reference for the entire spectrum of winter sports! Emphasizing treatment and prevention, this quick reference for clinicians involved in all aspects of winter sports medicine including the history, biomechanics and physiology of each sport. Features a comprehensive table in the beginning of the book, which includes all the pertinent information needed to quickly evaluate a patient. ... Read more

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(Ages 7-12) In winter, children love to curl up with a mystery about the Alden children. Now they can curl up with three stories in one volume-The Boxcar Children Winter Special. In The Mystery at Snowflake Inn, the Aldens enjoy ice skating and working puzzles before they become part of their own special puzzle. At Snow Haven Lodge, the Boxcar Children enjoy the winter carnival, then find themselves involved in another adventure in The Mystery in the Snow. And in The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain, the Aldens learn that the mountain holds a hidden secret-and maybe a snowy ghost. Readers will stay warm and cozy with this special Boxcar Children(r) book, just right for those hot-cocoa-sipping months. ... Read more

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Boxcar Children...YAY!
I told my son about the first Boxcar Children book.He read the copy I saved from my childhood and he's been hooked on them ever since!This winter set was wonderful for the winter holidays.If you want some pretty wholesome reading for your children that does not contain hideous violence, guns and ill manners, try these. ... Read more

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This entertaining series features fascinating quick-reference guides to all the Winter Olympic sports and events. Filled with fun facts, dramatic stories, and dynamic photographs, each book is a terrific guide to both historical and current records, as well as to the reigning Olympic champions. Alpine skiing has been an exciting Olympic sport since 1924. Racing down snow-covered slopes at breathtaking speed requires outstanding athletic skill. Freestyle skiing combines speed, agility, and precision. ... Read more

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Younger children can begin to understand winter sports in this beautifully illustrated, easy-to-read book. Vivid full-page and full-color illustrations appear on every right-hand page. The facing page holds four or five lines of text accompanied by smaller pictures that capture the spirit of the sport being explained. ... Read more

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Enjoy the splendor and serenity of the Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains in winter with George Quinn as your guide to 35 great places for cross-country, telemark, downhill, snowshoe, snowboard, and toboggan. There are descriptions, maps, skill levels, and scenic views, also tips on choosing the right equipment and clothing. ... Read more

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The Catskills A Winter Sports Guide
I liked this guide because it was clearly written and gave a detailed introduction, the trails were broken up intosections, and each area was thoroughly reviewed as to level, type of skiing, travel directions, trail map and describing each trail.I love this little book.It is just the right size to put into your pack. Perfect for a day pack.Happy snowshoeing, all !!

The Best Winter Guide for Backcountry AT Skiing Available
The Catskills have lots of trees. That's pretty obvious. Hiking trails are aplenty, but to Alpine Tour Ski you need some wider trails and trails that have some steep descents to keep it exciting.

This guide either leads you right to those sources, with driving directions and exact locations, or at least points you into the right direction of where these trails may exist.

For those that want to get off the lift line and want to explore and enjoy nature and still challenge yourself. If you live in NY in Putnam, Dutchess, Albany, Schenectady, Schoharie, and anywhere in between, including NYC, this could be the closest destiniation to you truly enjoying AT Skiing, and this is your guide. ... Read more

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Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, and skating adventures: Iseult Devlin has done it all. She and other women athletes, professionals as well as weekend enthusiasts, share their experience and savvy about the wonderful world of winter sports in this unique woman-friendly guide. Covering the territory from A to Z, from getting started, getting equipment, getting in shape, and getting the family involved, to step-by-step illustrated techiques and a comprehensive list of resources for further reference, Winter Sports: A Woman's Guide makes the joy of snow sports more accessible than ever before. ... Read more

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Great Book for All Women
This book is great for women just getting into winter sports or for any woman who already knows a lot about winter sports. Great book a must read for any woman. ... Read more