Describes the proper clothing and equipment for ice skating, demonstrates basic turns, figures, spins, and jumps, and shares Peggy Fleming's approach to figure skating

Peggy Fleming: Portrait of an Iceskater (An Avon Camelot Book)

Curtis, Bruce

Young, Stephanie

Teen & Young Adult

Avon/Books

Text and photos describe the ballet training of three young people and their performances with professional ballet companies.

I Am a Dancer

Children's Books

Putnam Pub. Group

Who is Iggy? Iggy is a bearded dragon with the confidence of Cary Grant, the wisdom of Socrates, and the fashion sense of Elton John. In fabulous full-color photographs he encourages us to enjoy the good life as he assumes various personas: pizza chef, mystical wizard, and even Wild West cowboy. As Iggy says, "If you can't beat 'em, impress them with your getup." The Wisdom of Iggy will inspire the new graduate, help someone over that big birthday with a zero at the end, or encourage anyone starting a new phase in life. As Iggy says, "You can never be too cool or too rich." "Skip the tricks. Jump right in and enjoy the treats." "When in doubt, look it up-or just look smart." "It's soooo good to be king." With his chin tilted high and smile as mysterious as the Mona Lisa, Iggy is irresistible. Once you have discovered The Wisdom of Iggy, you'll want to share it with the world.

The Wisdom Of Iggy: The Tale Of A Bearded Dragon

Humor & Entertainment

Brosnahan, Sherry

Humor

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Our stunning 96-page gift book is an exquisite tribute to the most elegant and delicate of potted plants, a perennial favorite among the discriminating. Collected here are 46 resplendent images of cattleya, cymbidium, phalaenopsis, dendrobium, miltonia, and other popular varieties, accompanied by inspirational words from poets, scientists, philosophers, artists, and writers. Orchids delivers a positive message of renewal and strength through memorable words and images, focusing on such attributes as growth, strength, and beauty as embodied by the flowers themselves.

Orchids

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Running Press

Inspired by recent developments in social theory and based on extensive archival research, this book provides the first systematic analysis of the developing knowledge capacities of the state in Victorian Canada. No government can intensively administer citizens about whom it knows nothing. The centralization of knowledge in the form of official statistics was an important dimension of state formation. The census of population was the leading project for the production of social intelligence.
"The Politics of Population" provides a detailed account of the political and social context in which census-making developed in Canada. It deals with census-making as a political project, investigating its place in and impact on party politics and ethnic, religious, and sectional struggles. It also looks closely at census-making as an administrative practice, identifying the main census managers and outlining the organization of five attempts at census-making between 1842 and 1850, before following in detail how census-making finally unfolded between 1852 and 1871. Curtis examines parliamentary debate and governmental reports, but he also follows census enumerators into the field and traces how what they saw was worked up into 'official statistics.' Theoretically, the manuscript engages in a critical dialogue with work in the history of statistics, studies of state formation, social studies of scientific knowledge, and work in the field of 'governmentality.'
Winner of the Sir John A. Macdonald Prize, awarded by the Canadian Historical Association, and the John Porter Prize, awarded by the Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association.

The Politics of Population: State Formation, Statistics, and the Census of Canada, 1840-1875

History

Americas

University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division

University of Toronto Press

William Graham Sumner (Twayne's United States authors series)

Twayne

In-Line Skating Basics

Packed with photos, this unique, handy guide by a top coach can help anyone join in the action. The sequential approach presented here provides a sound base of balance and stay-in-shape technique that prepares you for all forms of more advanced in-line skating, like roller hockey and dancing. Find out how to choose the right pair of skates and appropriate protective gear, and then get ready to roll! 96 pages (all in color), 8 x 10.

Millar, Cam

Sterling

Beginning Golf

While you or your child may not be the next golf superstar, you can both master the fundamentals, improve your skills, and instill a love of the game that will last a lifetime. A famed instructor of PGA and LPGA tour stars and everyday players shares expert, basic instruction for those just starting out, as well as some advanced tips for people who have played for a long time but need help--all in a building-block approach. The first step is to have good equipment that "fits." Move on to the full swing, sand play, the short game, trouble shots, and etiquette. Find out how to cut strokes from your score quickly. Take it to the next level and learn about the misconceptions of golf, course management, and even tournament play. Don't forget about such essentials as practice drills, training aids, and physical conditioning. There's a special chapter devoted exclusively to teaching youngsters how to play. Bruce Curtis lives in Roslyn Heights, NY, and Jay Morelli lives in West Dover, VT. 96 pages (all in color), 8 x 10.

Sports & Outdoors

Morelli,Jay

Golf

"...this cogent, amply illustrated volume will certainly help novice golfers get started, and it provides a wealth of information for kids who have played a few rounds....begins with an overview; equipment, swing, full play, and short game. For those...ready to go a little further, there is information on course management, and tournament play, and...visualization....the chapter on golf etiquette is most welcome. The authors conclude their treatment with information on training devices and physical conditioning. Most of the color photographs illustrate technique, but there are some atmospheric shots, too, and the pictures feature a wide range of players...new golfers will find plenty to digest right here."--Booklist. "Any young person interested in learning to play golf will find this book informative and helpful....skills, equipment, courtesies, and competitions are clearly described and depicted. Attractive full-color photographs on every double-page spread clarify the text and show individuals...playing the game or exhibiting specific skills....strokes are shown in picture sequencing. The glossary provides additional information...An easy-to-read and informative how-to book."--School Library Journal.

Sterling Pub. Co., Inc.

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