Sarah and the Big Wave

by Bonnie Tsui
Sarah and the Big Wave
Author: Bonnie Tsui
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1250840430
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This stunning nonfiction picture book tells the inspiring story of Sarah Gerhardt, one of the first female big-wave surfers. Have you ever seen a big wave? One that’s twenty, thirty, forty, even fifty feet tall? Here’s a better question: Would you ever surf a big wave? Sarah Gerhardt did—and this is her story. Sarah and the Big Wave, a tale of perseverance and indomitable spirit, is about the first woman to ride the waves at Mavericks, one of the biggest and most dangerous surf breaks in the world.

Maya and the Beast

by Maya Gabeira
Maya and the Beast
Author: Maya Gabeira
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2022-08-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 164700599X
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A fairy tale of big waves and even bigger courage, inspired by the personal story of professional surfer Maya Gabeira, who smashed records and gender stereotypes Young Maya is shy and often feels fragile and scared because of her asthma, except when she's in the water—it's the one place where she feels strong. While everyone else in her town is scared of "the Beast," the giant wave heard all around the world as it crashes into the shoreline, Maya finds the noise comforting, the curves of the wave soothing. If she could only tame it, then everyone could see all the beauty it has to offer. With a pink surfboard and a determined heart, Maya will be the first girl to meet the Beast head-on. Professional surfer Maya Gabeira, known for surfing Guinness World Record–breaking big waves, shares her story of resilience, defying expectations of women in sports, and daring to achieve the impossible. Beautifully illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki, Maya and the Beast is an empowering reminder that every fear can be conquered and every Beast can be tamed.

Surf Like a Girl

by Carolina Amell
Surf Like a Girl
Author: Carolina Amell
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 379138595X
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Whether they're threading a barrel or shredding a swell, these amazing women are making enormous waves in the world of surfing. If you thought surfing was a male-dominated sport, think again. The thirty women surfers profiled in this thrilling collection can rip a wave with the best of them. Hailing from all over the world, each surfer is featured in spectacular photography and with their own inspirational words. There's American professional surfer Lindsay Steinriede on how her father's death has inspired her career; French board shaper Valerie Duprat on how she got her start "sculpting foam"; Conchita Rossler, founder of Mooana Retreat in Portugal, on connecting mind, body, and spirit; and Australian photographer Cait Miers on empowering women. You'll also meet surfers who are over sixty, who surf while pregnant, who captain boats, teach yoga, and make movies. Breathtaking photography captures these women from every angle, on and off the waves, in some of the world's most visually stunning locations. The perfect gift for surfing enthusiasts, this unique compilation of stunning pictures and hard-won wisdom proves that the thrill of catching a wave, riding it, and kicking out belongs to everyone.

Make Your Own Waves

by Louis Patler
Make Your Own Waves
Author: Louis Patler
Publisher: AMACOM
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2016-07-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0814437249
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Like the ocean, the marketplace constantly changes and today's cresting?reward?becomes tomorrow's crashing?risk. Even the best surfers fall, but they learn from their wipeouts and paddle back out again, knowing that with big waves come big opportunities. Innovation expert Louis Patler explores why 8 out of 10 business ventures fail and offers lessons learned from elite athletes that apply to business.?Before you venture out, take some advice from unlikely experts: Big Wave surfers who ride waves the size of a five-story office building using only a 9-foot piece of styrofoam. Like successful entrepreneurs, they must rely on preparation, planning, patience, and passion--and they relish a challenge. Packed with stories of innovators, entrepreneurs, and legends, Make Your Own Waves reveals 10 Surfer's Rules that will guide entrepreneurs and innovators including: Learn to swim--the basics set the stage for everything Get wet--you can't succeed if you stick to the shore Always look "outside"--watch for what's coming or you may miss a better opportunity Commit, charge, shred--you have to go all out to be all in Never turn your back on the ocean--always stay in touch with the marketplace and the customer Stay stoked--desire drives success Discover the do’s and don’ts for innovators and entrepreneurs that will lead you to success.

A Walk with Sarah

by Patricia Rogers Bisgrove
A Walk with Sarah
Author: Patricia Rogers Bisgrove
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2009-04-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1453507019
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Sarah Clarke ran out of school that afternoon, not knowing her life would be forever changed. Waiting for her mother, a sudden rainstorm began. Sarah ran under a store awning and witnessed a Tai Chi class in progress. She would later meet Sifu, the instructor, who would teach Sarah the concept of balancing her mind with her body. A retired schoolteacher would explain that she was dyslexic. Then there was Georgia, who made it a habit of ridiculing Sarah every chance she could. Sarah’s triumph was obtained through hard work and learning how to achieve her goals.

The Mystery of Adventure Island (The Mystery Series Book 2)

by Paul Moxham
The Mystery of Adventure Island (The Mystery Series Book 2)
Author: Paul Moxham
Publisher: Paul Moxham
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2014-07-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:
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Are you up for a thrilling adventure? When the Mystery Kids go camping on a deserted island off the coast of England, they fall headfirst into another exciting adventure. Follow the children as they are trapped in a lighthouse, stow away on a seaplane, get lost in a mine, hide in a tree house, outwit birdwatchers, and more! Book 2 in the Mystery Series, this adventure novel is set in 1950's Britain and will suit anyone who enjoys Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys or the Famous Five. THE MYSTERY SERIES This middle grade series set in 1950's UK will delight children of all ages. Perfect for fans of Enid Blyton (Famous Five/Secret Seven), Carolyn Keene (Nancy Drew), Franklin Dixon (Hardy Boys) and Gertrude Chandler Warner (The Boxcar Children). Suitable for children 6-8, 9-12, and even adults who love a clean and wholesome story. Full Length Novels: The Mystery of Smugglers Cove The Mystery of Adventure Island The Mystery of Hidden Valley The Mystery of Claw Mountain The Mystery of the Golden Dragons The Mystery of Treasure Island The Mystery of Four Towers Short Stories: The Mystery of the Missing Money The Mystery of the Missing Gnomes The Mystery of the Mysterious Man The Mystery of the Strange Notebook The Mystery of the Golden Elephant The Mystery of the Red Balloon The Mystery of the Howling Dog The Mystery of the Hidden Suitcase

Surfing

by Linda Chase
Surfing
Author: Linda Chase
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2007
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781423601791
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As the official counterculture sport of the 1960s, surfing was not just a sport but a lifestyle, one long, sun-drenched beach party with endless waves and music, as well as an unapologetically masculine culture. This notion has since been disproved by generations of amazing female surfers who have made an indelible mark on the sport. Surfing: Women of the Waves highlights some of these extraordinary women of surfing, from Linda Benson and Joyce Hoffman in the 1950s and 1960s to Layne Beachley, Sofia Mulanovich, Bethany Hamilton, and the great Lisa Andersen, four-time women's world champion. Today, women of all ages and skill levels have taken their place among the waves-longboarders, shortboarders, goofyfooters, hotdoggers, young girls, and surfer moms-these are the women of the waves!

The Mystery Series Collection (Books 1-3)

by Paul Moxham
The Mystery Series Collection (Books 1-3)
Author: Paul Moxham
Publisher: Paul Moxham
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2014-06-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:
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Are you up for a thrilling adventure? Meet Joe, Amy, Sarah, and Will. Together, these intrepid youngsters spend their holidays solving mysteries in 1950's Britain. Enjoy these three exciting stories: *The Mystery of Smugglers Cove *The Mystery of Adventure Island *The Mystery of Hidden Valley These adventure stories will suit people who enjoy Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys or the Famous Five.

The Wave Walker and the Spirit of Malama

by R. K. Gilbert
The Wave Walker and the Spirit of Malama
Author: R. K. Gilbert
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2008-02-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1847996078
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When Sarah surfs a wave off Waikiki Beach, the surfboard accidentally hits her in the head. She wakes up and finds herself facing a stray dog, Pupua, on a deserted beach. Pupua leads her to a village. The villagers hail her as Malama, a demigod, who according to legend would return to the island on the day of distress. War has broken out on the neighboring islands. Kamehameha, the lonely one, has won all the bloody battles and has established himself as king. One island remains to be taken and only Malama can save this island from blood shed. Forced to proved that she is Malama, Sarah battles, befriends and encounters many other Hawaiian myths and legends. In the process, she is taken on a journey between reality and fantasy.