Hell On Two Wheels

Author : Amy Snyder
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1617495190
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hell on Two Wheels written by Amy Snyder and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contestants have died, been maimed, and spiraled down into the nightmarish realm of madness. Half of them don't finish--in fact, only 200 racers have ever made it to the end. "Outside" magazine calls it "the toughest test of endurance in the world." RAAM (the Race Across America) is a bicycle race like no other. This epic race is the most brutal organized sporting event you've never heard of and one of the best-kept secrets in the sports world. Author Amy Snyder follows a handful of athletes before, during, and after the 2009 event, the closest and most controversial in history. "Hell on Two Wheels" is a thrilling and remarkably detailed account of their ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies. By experiencing the race from the perspective of the racers themselves, "Hell on Two Wheels" breaks new ground in helping us appreciate how such a grueling effort can be so cleansing and self-revelatory. This is more than just a race; it's a monster, a crucible, an unforgettable allegory about the human experience of pain and joy and self-discovery.

Author : James Ruiz
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351564463
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Police Administration written by James Ruiz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As figureheads of the most visible segment of criminal justice, today’s police administrators are forced to tackle challenges never faced by their predecessors. Heightened local and global threats, advanced technologies, and increased demands for procedural transparency require new levels of flexibility, innovative thinking, and the ability to foster and maintain relationships within the community. It is more crucial than ever to recruit and retain capable leaders to guide law enforcement agencies at this pivotal time in history. Covering areas such as leadership in policing, use of force, and understanding how the law shapes police practice, Handbook of Police Administration examines the key topics that must be considered by law enforcement professionals. Recognizing that police leaders need the skills and traits of a politician, accountant, attorney, field lieutenant, and futurist, the authors cover a variety of contemporary issues surrounding police administration and management. Divided into five thematic sections, it considers the legal aspects of overseeing a public sector organization, as well as how research, technology, and training can assist modern police leaders in performing their duties more effectively and efficiently. The book covers problematic issues such as officers accepting gratuities, undercover work, and the time criteria required for promotional consideration. It concludes with a chapter comparing administrative issues in Australia with many of the subjects previously addressed with regard to U.S. protocol. Using a range of perspective, differing viewpoints, and controversial issues, Handbook of Police Administration provides a springboard to stimulate discussion at the cutting-edge of debate in the dynamic field of policing.

Author : Peter Cossins
Publisher : Aurum
ISBN 13 : 1781316635
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ultimate Etapes written by Peter Cossins and published by Aurum. This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultimate Étapes is the essential guide to cycling the very best routes in Europe. From the epic ascent of the Stelvio to the windswept coastline of the Netherlands’ North Sea, by way of the cobbles of Flanders and Italy’s Strade Bianche, Peter Cossins has created a guide to the stages that have defined modern cycling. Taken together, they create a tour of Europe that offers as broad a variety of terrain as any of the Grand Tours would provide, enabling riders inspired by the beauty, thrills and demands of these races to challenge themselves on exactly the same parcours. Ultimate Étapes is a book for cyclists of all abilities - from experienced club racers to enthusiastic amateurs who might just want to take on one great cycle. Each stage includes a detailed route description, (with map and profile) and suggestions on other riding within each region, including details of the most significant sportives in the area. Peter Cossins’ beautifully written text explains why each stage merits inclusion with superb descriptions of the majestic scenery, the heroic deeds of cycling's legendary riders or the sheer endeavour and exhilaration of completing a stage.

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 620 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Catalog of Copyright Entries written by Library of Congress. Copyright Office and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Catalogue of Title Entries of Books and Other Articles Entered in the Office of the Register of Copyrights, Library of Congress, at Washington, D.C. written by Library of Congress. Copyright Office and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William Carroll
Publisher : Coda Publications
ISBN 13 : 0910390401
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Two Wheels to Panamá written by William Carroll and published by Coda Publications. This book was released on 1995 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jeremy Withers
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 0803269722
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture on Two Wheels written by Jeremy Withers and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Analyzes how print and visual texts of various kinds reflect, refract, and respond to the social and political significance of the bicycle from its origins in the nineteenth century to the present"--

Author : Mike Farrell
Publisher : Lukas Lancz
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book One Man, Two Wheels, A World to Change: The Life Journey of Mike Farrell written by Mike Farrell and published by Lukas Lancz. This book was released on 2023-10-08 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey with us into the life of Mike Farrell, a man as complex as he is captivating. Best known for his portrayal of the affable, introspective Army surgeon, Captain B.J. Hunnicutt on the television classic M*A*S*H 4077th, Farrell has long proven himself to be more than just an actor. Beyond the screen, his life unfolds like an epic tale of passion, determination, and an unyielding commitment to making the world a better place. In this eBook, we venture beyond the cameras and into Farrell’s extraordinary personal journey. Leaving the comforts of Hollywood, he straddled his trusty two-wheeler and ventured into the wide world. From the dusty roads of Africa to the bustling streets of Southeast Asia, Farrell’s travels were more than a simple escape. They were a mission, fueled by a deep-seated passion for political and human rights causes. For decades, Farrell has used his fame as a platform to speak out against injustice, fight for the marginalized, and promote peace. He has worked tirelessly, not just to entertain, but to enlighten, and, above all, to effect change. His travels on his motorcycle were not a celebrity’s whim, but rather a conduit for empathy, a means to connect with communities. This eBook is a homage to Farrell’s life off-screen. It encapsulates his journey from Hollywood’s glitz and glamor to the rugged terrains he’s traversed on his motorbike, and, more importantly, his ceaseless fight for justice and equality. For Mike Farrell, the world is a stage, and he’s played his part with an unfaltering commitment to truth, courage, and the cause of human rights. So, hop on, hold tight, and prepare yourself for an incredible ride through the life of a remarkable man. We hope you’re ready. Mike Farrell’s world-changing journey awaits you!

Author : Matt Seaton
Publisher : Guardian Books
ISBN 13 : 0852653700
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Two Wheels written by Matt Seaton and published by Guardian Books. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cycling is going through a revolution. Over half a million of us take to our bicycles every day and, as a result, the public image of cycling has been transformed. No longer the preserve of the marginal and eccentric few, it's now considered cool to travel on two wheels. Guardian journalist Matt Seaton is one of cycling's greatest advocates. An out-and-out bike nut, he rides to work during the week, races at the weekend and has even been known to attend transport policy conferences in between. In this collection, Seaton not only explores a nation's rediscovered love of cycling, he also investigates the issues that affect all cyclists, from potholes and town planning to cycling etiquette and aesthetics. Whether you're a commuter or a competitive racer, a recreational rider or a cycle tourist, this book will prove irresistible - and enlightening - reading.

Author : Jody Rosen
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0804141517
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Two Wheels Good written by Jody Rosen and published by Crown. This book was released on 2023-06-13 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A panoramic revisionist portrait of the nineteenth-century invention that is transforming the twenty-first-century world “Excellent . . . calls to mind Bill Bryson, John McPhee, Rebecca Solnit.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice) ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker The bicycle is a vestige of the Victorian era, seemingly at odds with our age of smartphones and ride-sharing apps and driverless cars. Yet we live on a bicycle planet. Across the world, more people travel by bicycle than any other form of transportation. Almost anyone can learn to ride a bike—and nearly everyone does. In Two Wheels Good, journalist and critic Jody Rosen reshapes our understanding of this ubiquitous machine, an ever-present force in humanity’s life and dream life—and a flash point in culture wars—for more than two hundred years. Combining history, reportage, travelogue, and memoir, Rosen’s book sweeps across centuries and around the globe, unfolding the bicycle’s saga from its invention in 1817 to its present-day renaissance as a “green machine,” an emblem of sustainability in a world afflicted by pandemic and climate change. Readers meet unforgettable characters: feminist rebels who steered bikes to the barricades in the 1890s, a prospector who pedaled across the frozen Yukon to join the Klondike gold rush, a Bhutanese king who races mountain bikes in the Himalayas, a cycle-rickshaw driver who navigates the seething streets of the world’s fastest-growing megacity, astronauts who ride a floating bicycle in zero gravity aboard the International Space Station. Two Wheels Good examines the bicycle’s past and peers into its future, challenging myths and clichés while uncovering cycling’s connection to colonial conquest and the gentrification of cities. But the book is also a love letter: a reflection on the sensual and spiritual pleasures of bike riding and an ode to an engineering marvel—a wondrous vehicle whose passenger is also its engine.