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¡Vamos! Let's Go Read (World of ¡Vamos!)
by Raúl the Third IIIFrom New York Times bestselling, Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third, ¡Vamos! Let's Go Read follows Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival in this picture book from the World of ¡Vamos!Little Lobo and his friends are excited for the out-of-this-world book festival the Guadalupian Library hosts every year!Everyone has a special book they're looking for, but there's so much to see and do first. From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, this library has something for everyone. Can Little Lobo, Bernabé, Kooky Dooky, Coco Rocho, and La Chida each find the book of their dreams?Full of easy-to-remember Spanish vocabulary and packed with fun details, this colorful celebration of books, libraries, and all forms of reading will bring joy to young bookworms everywhere!
¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market (World of ¡Vamos!)
by Raúl the Third IIIAn Eisner Award Nominee! A Pura Belpré Award Honor Book!Explore the marketplace of a buzzing Mexican-American border town in ¡Vamos! Let’s Go to the Market, a picture book from New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third.Bilingual in a new way, this colorful adventure teaches readers simple words in Spanish as they experience the bustling life of a border town. Follow Little Lobo and his dog Bernabe as they deliver supplies to a variety of vendors, selling everything from sweets to sombreros, portraits to piñatas, carved masks to comic books!
¡Vamos, Rafa!: El fenómeno Nadal: No dar nada por perdido para ganarlo todo
by Alejandro CirizaRafa Nadal, la superación de un campeón con los pies en la tierra. Rafa Nadal es considerado el mejor tenista de la historia sobre tierra batida y uno de los mejores jugadores de todos los tiempos. En este libro, el autor profundiza en la figura y en el fascinante viaje profesional del mallorquín, desde sus inicios hasta la madurez. Nadal es sinónimo de victoria, trofeos y gloria, pero al mismo tiempo, su legado significa sacrificio, constancia, respeto. Este relato incluye los pasajes triunfales de su carrera, así como las derrotas, el sufrimiento y los obstáculos del camino que han forjado a un campeón infinito e inolvidable, prototipo de una competitividad incansable y de una extraordinaria capacidad de superación. «Al final, lo más importante es ser buena gente», afirma el protagonista en uno de los encuentros con Alejandro Ciriza, que traza una completa radiografía del tenista a partir de los testimonios recopilados durante la década que ha seguido sus pasos alrededor del mundo. A las reflexiones del tenista se añaden las de otras personas de su entorno, rivales, especialistas y compañeros y compañeras del circuito que subrayan la singularidad de un deportista universal. Reseñas:«En estas páginas hay parte de historia, parte de circunstancias, de carácter, de formación y de las consecuencias de todo ello. No es una biografía al uso, aunque el hilo conductor sea la trayectoria de Rafael desde sus inicios tenísticos. Alejandro Ciriza ofrece una incursión fiable, profunda, amena y sorprendente a las entrañas del tenis y del tenista protagonista de este libro».TONI NADAL, entrenador y conferenciante, autor del prólogo Uno de los nuestros«Rafa Nadal es la personalización del ideal deportivo. Como todo héroe, desafía a sus rivales llevándolos hasta el límite, pero antes se desafía a sí mismo desde la cabeza más consistente que he visto nunca. Consistente para ignorar el cansancio, la presión, en ocasiones hasta la inferioridad técnica. Consistente para enfocarse en las cuestiones críticas del juego, para ganar el pulso psicológico con la autoridad de su bravura, para llenar la cancha de sudor, de inteligencia y de emoción. Nunca vi una competitividad más salvaje para someter a sus rivales ni una ética más ejemplar en el triunfo y en la derrota. Y, sobre todo, nunca un deportista defendió mejor mi orgullo de aficionado».JORGE VALDANO, futbolista, entrenador y conferenciante «Rafa es un referente en todos los sentidos, pero lo más impresionante de él es su mente, esa capacidad de sacrificio y esa voluntad por querer seguir aprendiendo y mejorando siempre. Gran parte de su éxito procede de su equipo y su familia, que es maravillosa y a la que tengo el placer de conocer. Le han ayudado a tener muy bien amueblada la cabeza y él siempre ha mostrado mucho respeto y admiración por ellos, lo cual dice mucho de su humildad. Es el deportista más grande de nuestro país, pero no ya solopor lo que ha conseguido, sino por cómo es como persona».ONA CARBONELL, medallista olímpica en natación sincronizada «A partir de su comportamiento, su actitud y su compromiso, Rafa es el ejemplo perfecto de lo que te aporta el deporte: sacrificio, constancia, desafío, resiliencia. También empatía y crecimiento. Él nunca ha olvidado sus raíces y se ha superado día tras día, manteniendo los pies en la tierra. A mí siempre me han cautivadolos deportistas que inspiran y Nadal es uno de ellos».JUAN CARLOS UNZUÉ, futbolista, entrenador y autor del epílogo Rafa y la escuela del deporte
Van: A Cold Fury Hockey Novel (Carolina Cold Fury Hockey #9)
by Sawyer BennettScore one for the Carolina Cold Fury hockey team as a stone-cold badass melts for a woman who makes his blood run hot. As one of the league’s toughest enforcers, Van Turner is ruthless on the ice. He plays hard because it’s the only way to channel the rage boiling inside, and a reputation as an A-hole is better than everyone knowing the truth. Van has spent his entire life running from a secret that’s kept him from getting involved in relationships—or accepting lucrative deals with East Coast teams. Then the Carolina Cold Fury makes him an offer he can’t refuse . . . and Van meets a woman he can’t resist. Simone Fournier is the stubborn one in her family—and that’s saying something, considering her brothers are two of the Cold Fury’s biggest stars. Simone gets what she wants, and what she wants is Van. Still, there’s a part of him Simone can’t reach, no matter how hard she tries. In private, he’s all fire and passion. In public, he freezes her out. Van may want to push her away, but Simone won’t let him go that easily. Because this time, she’s playing for keeps.Advance praise for Van“This book flowed beautifully, with equal amounts of highs and lows with tons of laugh-out-loud moments. I really appreciated the outsider’s view of Stephanie and Lucas’s romance. Seeing it from this angle just sharpened that story for me. This was just another solid book from an amazing author.”—Garden of RedenThe Carolina Cold Fury series from New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett can be read together or separately: ALEX GARRETT ZACK RYKER HAWKE MAX ROMAN LUCAS VAN The Love Hurts series features sexy standalone novels: SEX IN THE STICKS JILTED And the Sugar Bowl series is one treat you’ll want to read in order: SUGAR DADDY SUGAR RUSH SUGAR FREE “One of the best voices in contemporary romance.”—New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne
Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island (Images of Sports)
by Florence Ogg Howard Kroplick"Chain your dogs and lock up your fowls!" heralded posters announcing the first international road race in the United States and the first of the six William K. Vanderbilt Jr. Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910. These races were the most prestigious sporting events of their day, drawing huge crowds from 25,000 to over 250,000 spectators. The Vanderbilt Cup Races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways and are a testament to the early racing spirit and drama. The rare images in this book, many published for the first time, have been selected from the archives of major museums, libraries, and private collectors.
Vanguard
by Adrianne AmbroseGet inside the mind of the Black Ranger in this brand-new adventure from the Power Rangers.High above the Earth, a dark magic weapon threatens to bring down the Power Rangers once and for all. The ruthless villain, Scorpina, has gained control of the powerful Eclipse Ring, capable of blasting its victims into another dimension. When the Rangers start mysteriously disappearing, only one person can save the town of Angel Grove from destruction. Does Zack Taylor have what it takes to send the venomous Scorpina back into space?
Vanishing Act: Mystery at the U.S. Open (Final Four Mystery #2)
by John FeinsteinStevie Thomas and Susan Carol Anderson return in another fast-paced, action-packed sports mystery. The two teenage sports reporters have kept in touch after their wild time at the Final Four, and when Susan Carol manages to score a press pass to cover the first week of the U. S. Open Tennis Tournament in New York, Stevie works out a way to be there as well. The behind-the-scenes action in the world of professional tennis is occasionally bewildering, but it turns downright inconceivable when a young Russian phenom, Natalia Makarova, disappears right before her second-round match. Everyone is looking for Natalia-including Stevie and Susan Carol. The rumors are growing wilder by the hour. But they don't even come close to the shocking truth. . . . From the Trade Paperback edition.
Vanishing Acts
by Phillip M. Margolin; Ami Margolin Rome<p>First Day of 7th Grade—To Do: Find locker, Soccer tryouts 3 p.m., Solve murder case. <p>It's the middle of the night. Junior high starts tomorrow. Madison Kincaid jolts awake to the sound of a phone call from the jailhouse. It's a new case for her father, a renowned defense attorney: Someone's been accused of murdering Madison's second-grade teacher. But no body has turned up. Bent on becoming a lawyer just like her dad, Madison's determined to help him crack the case. <p>At school the next day, Madison finds she's got not one but two mysteries on her plate. Her best friend, Ann, is nowhere to be found. With the help of Jake Stephenson, a fellow soccer player at Pettygrove Junior High, Madison hits the sidewalks of Portland, Oregon, ready to find out just what's hiding behind these two vanishing acts.</p>
Variable Valve Timings: Memoirs of a car tragic
by Chris HarrisTyre destruction, power slides and continuous droolingChris Harris has driven more cars than most people could ever dream of. His vast knowledge is legendary. He calls it 'unhinged geekery'. But we call it infectious enthusiasm, adrenaline-fueled escapism and peerless journalistic rigour and integrity.And then there are his famous skills at the wheel, from city cars to rally cars, F1 to vintage, not forgetting the Guinness World Record 3.4km sideways in an electric car.And now for the first time, Harris is going all out with that unhinged geekery, and takes us down the road of his life-long adventure with the automobile - from the Scalextric track to the Nürburgring 24 Hour, via his own formative low-powered Somerset version of The Dukes of Hazard.A highly individual, petrol-soaked life story that's all down to variable valve timings.
Varieties of the Gaming Experience
by Robert PerinbanayagamThe games that human societies devised over the centuries can be considered one of the most comprehensive and fertile symbolic systems ever created by human ingenuity. In all societies, members feel compelled to interact and communicate with each other as much as possible. As linguistic creatures, humans use language to establish social and interpersonal contacts. Games are a device to enable such connections.Robert Perinbanayagam examines how players value games. He assesses games as systems that embody metaphysics and pragmatic action. He then examines various religious ideas and how participants reference respective approaches to game playing.Perinbanayagam argues that games are forms of activity in which the human agent as an actor engages with others in various interactional situations. Such engagement creates dramas in which agents assume identities, give play to emotions and enrich their selves. He also examines the issue of game writing, particularly how selected writers have used game structures as narrative devices in their work.
Various States of Undress: Georgia
by Laura SimcoxLaura Simcox concludes her fun, flirty Various States of Undress series with a presidential daughter, a hot baseball player, and a tale of love at the ballgame.Forget being the president's daughter—Georgia Fulton is certain that she's on her way to journalistic stardom. Nothing's going to keep her from getting the story of her young career—a feature on sexy ballplayer Brett Knox … nothing except Brett, that is. Arrogantly charming and hotter than a Memphis summer, he's doing everything he can to distract her. He may be the focus of her assignment, but getting too close to him could cost her everything … including her heart. Brett Knox, star player for the Memphis Redbirds, is determined to get to the big leagues—which means no distractions. Certainly not in the form of a sexy brunette who won't take no for an answer. As far as Brett's concerned, his life story isn't up for discussion—no matter how fast Georgia makes his heart race. But with everything on the line, he's got no choice but to trust her. If only he can trust himself … not to fall head over heels for the one girl completely out of his league.
Varmint Rifles and Cartridges: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Select Guns and Loads
by Charles T. RichardsA thorough guide, Varmint Rifles and Cartridges provides detailed information about getting started in varmint hunting, selecting the best rifles for the job, and choosing your cartridges and other components. The text is supplemented by more than one hundred detailed photographs that illustrate the various types of rifles and cartridges available for varmint hunters.Varmint Rifles and Cartridges presents information about the history of varmint hunting and how those original rifles differ from the most popular rifles and cartridges available for varmint hunters on the market today. Each chapter of the book is dedicated to a particular cartridge, including the: .204 Ruger .223 Remington .220 Swift .243 Winchester .257 RobertsAt the end of each chapter, author C. T. Richards demonstrates how each cartridge and rifle performs through the results of range tests and trajectory tests he conducted himself. A varmint hunter since the 1950s, Richards is more than qualified to grade these products and offer advice on varmint hunting in general.The content of Varmint Rifles and Cartridges will appeal to readers considering varmint hunting for the first time, as well those who have previously acquired some experience in using these tools.
Varsity's Ultimate Guide to Cheerleading
by Rebecca WebberWe're the global leader in cheer camps, uniforms, competitions, and clinics. And now, for the first time ever, we're revealing everything you need to know about cheerleading in one photo-packed book: <P><P> <br>- Getting Ready for Tryouts <br>- What Judges Look For <br>- Step-by-Step Stunts <br>- Guys on the Squad <br>- What to Expect at Camp <br>- Inspirational Squads <br>- Makeup & Hairstyling Tips <br>- Sideline Ideas <br>- Upholding Traditions <br>- Cheering for Good <P><P> Get ready to become a cheer expert!
Vascular Biomechanics: Concepts, Models, and Applications
by T. Christian GasserThis textbook serves as a modern introduction to vascular biomechanics and provides the comprehensive overview of the entire vascular system that is needed to run successful vascular biomechanics simulations. It aims to provide the reader with a holistic analysis of the vascular system towards its biomechanical description and includes numerous fully through-calculated examples. Various topics covered include vascular system descriptions, vascular exchange, blood vessel mechanics, vessel tissue characterization, blood flow mechanics, and vascular tissue growth and remodeling. This textbook is ideally suited for students and researchers studying and working in classical and computational vascular biomechanics. The book could also be of interest to developers of vascular devices and experts working with the regulatory approval of biomedical simulations.Follows the principle of “learning by doing” and provides numerous fully through-calculated examples for active learning, immediate recall, and self-examination;Provides a holistic understanding of vascular functioning and the integration of information from different disciplines to enable students to use sophisticated numerical methods to simulate the response of the vascular system;Includes several case studies that integrate the presented material. Case studies address problems, such as the biomechanical rupture risk assessment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, Finite Element analysis of structural and blood flow problems, the computation of wall stress and wall shear stress in the aorta.
Vaulting Through Time
by Nancy McCabe“A heartwarming and absorbing journey.” —Margaret McMullan, author of Sources of Light “Clever, suspenseful, and big-hearted.” —Beth Ann Bauman, author of Jersey Angel and Rosie and Skate Can she perform the vault of her life to save her loved ones—and herself? Sixteen-year-old gymnast Elizabeth Arlington doesn’t care that her mother is older than the other girls’ moms or that she doesn’t look anything like her parents. She has too much other stuff to worry about: an embarrassing crush on her ex-best-friend Zach, and changes in her body that affect her center of gravity and make vaulting and tumbling more terrifying than they used to be. But when she makes a discovery that throws her entire identity into question, she turns to Zach, who suggests a way for her to find the answers her mother won’t give her: a time machine they found in an abandoned house. As Elizabeth catapults through time, she encounters a mysterious abandoned child, an elite gymnast preparing for Olympic Trials, and an enigmatic woman who seems to know more than she’s revealing. Then when a thief makes off with an identical time machine, Elizabeth finds herself on a race to stop the thief before the world as she knows it—and her own future—are destroyed.
Veeck--As in Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck
by Bill Veeck Ed LinnBill Veeck was an inspired team builder, a consummate showman, and one of the greatest baseball men ever involved in the game. His classic autobiography, written with the talented sportswriter Ed Linn, is an uproarious book packed with information about the history of baseball and tales of players and owners, including some of the most entertaining stories in all of sports literature.
The Vegan Athlete's Nutrition Handbook: The Essential Guide for Plant-Based Performance
by Nichole Dandrea-RussertUsing the latest research in sports nutrition, this handbook helps athletes maximize their performance, expedite recovery, and optimize their health through balanced, plant-based eating.Debunking the myth that a plant-based diet and high-intensity athleticism just don&’t mix, The Vegan Athlete's Nutrition Handbook is a comprehensive guidebook for anyone looking to dive deep into the science behind plant-based eating and peak performance. Making the choice to switch to a plant-based diet shouldn't mean giving up your gains — in fact, incorporating more plant-based foods may even give you an athletic advantage — provided you know how to properly fuel your body while eating vegan.The Vegan Athlete's Nutrition Handbook features:• Breakdown of key macro and micronutrients in a plant-based diet• The latest information on healthy supplements and dosing• Over 25 flavorful and fueling vegan recipes• Sample meal plans to create nutrient-rich, complete vegan meals• Guidance on the top athletic concerns, including bone health and rapid recoveryThe book provides expert guidance for everyone from weekend warriors to professional athletes, whether you are plant-curious, transitioning to a plant-forward diet, or want to refine your existing plant-based nutrition plan. With easy-to-follow vegan menus, recipes, tips, and tricks that can enhance performance, boost recovery and improve health, there&’s no reason not to be a vegan athlete!
The Vegan Bodybuilder's Cookbook: Essential Recipes and Meal Plans for Plant-Based Bodybuilding
by Samantha ShorkeyPlant power for vegan bodybuilders—the essential cookbook When it comes to gaining muscle, protein is king in the nutrient world, but you don't have to be a carnivore to get "swole." Plants contain the nutrients needed to support your bodybuilding efforts. The Vegan Bodybuilder's Cookbook is your comprehensive guide to keep you on track towards shredded success. Learn to complement your training regimen with a plant-based diet featuring 102 delicious recipes, nutritional guidance, and meal plans. With the knowledge presented in this book, you will be on the way to achieving your bodybuilding goals and gaining enormous health benefits. The Vegan Bodybuilder's Cookbook includes: Powerful options—Take your pick from one of the three one-week meal plans, each designed to help you reach the pinnacle of your bodybuilding program. The healthy goods—From shopping lists and dietary information to meal prep advice, this book is jacked with everything you need to succeed in bodybuilding. Facts, facts, facts—Did you know 1 cup of almonds has the same amount of protein as 1 cup of chicken? This book is loaded with important information. If you're looking for a vegan cookbook that supports bodybuilding, look no further than this one.
Vegas Tryout (Lorimer Podium Sports Academy)
by Lorna Schultz NicholsonToronto synchro swimmer Carrie Munroe is Podium Sports Academy's team flyer and the school's best prospect for making it at the upcoming Vegas tryouts—fulfilling her dreams of being in a glitz-and-glamour professional show. Carrie feels there's only one thing holding her back—the weekly poolside weigh-ins. Her coach agrees, and Carrie is put on a special diet to control her weight. But the pressure to succeed while also dealing with troublesome family members back home lead Carrie to make some very risky decision about her health and eating habits. To come out on top, Carrie will have to accept that although she may not have the typical swimmer's body, she has the strength to be the best—but only if she takes care of herself. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group
Velocipedomania: A Cultural History of the Velocipede in France
by Corry Cropper Seth WhiddenWhen blacksmith Pierre Michaux affixed pedals to the front axle of a two-wheeled scooter with a seat, he helped kick off a craze known as velocipedomania, which swept France in the late 1860s. The immediate forerunner of the bicycle, the velocipede similarly reflected changing cultural attitudes and challenged gender norms. Velocipedomania is the first in-depth study of the velocipede fad and the popular culture it inspired. It explores how the device was hailed as a symbol of France’s cutting-edge technological advancements, yet also marketed as an invention with a noble pedigree, born from the nation’s cultural and literary heritage. Giving readers a window into the material culture and enthusiasms of Second Empire France, it provides the first English translations of 1869’s Manual of the Velocipede, 1868’s Note on Monsieur Michaux’s Velocipede, and the 1869 operetta Dagobert and his Velocipede. It also reprints scores of rare images from newspapers and advertisements, analyzing how these magnificent machines captured the era’s visual imagination. By looking at how it influenced French attitudes towards politics, national identity, technology, fashion, fitness, and gender roles, this book shows how the short-lived craze of velocipedomania had a big impact.
Velocity
by Chris WoodingThe Fast and the Furious meets The Hunger Games in acclaimed author Chris Wooding's blistering vision of the future.Buckle up for a fast-paced, high-octane thrill ride!Cassica and Shiara are best friends. They couldn't be more different, but their differences work to their advantage -- especially when they're drag racing. Cassica is fearless and determined, making her the perfect driver for daring, photo-finish victories. Shiara is intelligent and creative, able to build cars out of scrap and formulate daring strategies from the passenger's seat.Now they've set their sights on the Widowmaker -- the biggest, most anticipated, and most dangerous race of the year. The winners get a pass to a life of luxury and fame. The losers, more often than not, die in fiery explosions. And even if Cassica and Shiara survive the deadly three-day challenge... their friendship might be roadkill.This breathless reimagining of extreme sports is perfect for fans of Mad Max: Fury Road and NASCAR.
Vencer o aprender: Conor McGregor, las MMA y mi lucha como entrenador
by John KavanaghVencer o aprender es, en definitiva, un tratado sobre la ambición, la disciplina y la perseverancia. Una lectura obligatoria para cualquier fan de la lucha, pero también para quien quiera saber cómo se hacen realidad los sueños. En Vencer o aprender, John Kavanagh nos cuenta la notable historia de su vida, que transcurre en paralelo a la explosión de las MMA en Irlanda y en todo el mundo. Kavanagh es, sin lugar a dudas, el entrenador de referencia para los jóvenes aspirantes que desean dominar las artes del combate en el octágono. Asimismo, aquí encontraremos un inigualable retrato de Conor McGregor, el aguerrido fontanero que entró un día por la puerta de su gimnasio y que ha ensanchado el número de seguidores de las MMA y la UFC hasta límites insospechados. Reseñas:«John Kavanagh es un tipo fenomenal.»Conor McGregor «Kavanagh ofrece un relato sincero y noble sobre sus inicios. Su camino no ha sido fácil pero su fe y constancia lo han llevado hasta la meta soñada.»Irish Examiner «Un libro único.»Irish Times «Un libro idóneo para todo aquel que esté interesado en perseguir sus sueños hasta el final.»Tony Parsons
La Venta del Nabo
by El YuyuBienvenidos a La Venta del Nabo, el mamaero mundial de los perdedores. «Viva tú, mi querido Yuyu, La Venta del Nabo y lo que quieras..., lo que tú digas, amigo... ¿Para mí?, está más que bien... Que lo más grande que tiene el arte son los artistas a los que se puede querer».Alejandro Sanz Los gaditanos suelen enviar «a mamarla» con indisimulada hostilidad a quien no les cae bien o, en otras ocasiones, de manera más cariñosa, a quienes la pifian en una actividad, la «cagan» en una situación o no logran sus objetivos. José Guerrero Roldán El Yuyu ha conseguido ubicar la acción, como diría el ínclito Antonio Reguera -y su inseparable Agustina, que no falte-, en La Venta del Nabo, las afamadas instalaciones hoteleras que alojan a todos los perdedores futbolísticos. En el universo paralelo de personajes desternillantes y entrañables creado por El Yuyu, con la ayuda inestimable de sus imitadores y humoristas: Luis Lara, Bienvenido Sena y Fran Ronquillo, La Venta del Nabo es uno de los mayores iconos de La Cámara de los Balones, tanto que ha emigrado al pensamiento y al vocabulario de gran parte de la población andaluza y española. Frases míticas de La Venta del Nabo:«Llegar a La Venta del Nabo no es nada malo en nuestro programa. Es más, le diría que es incluso un honor del que no todo el mundo puede presumir.»El Yuyu «Es el emporio hostelero donde da con sus huesos todo aquel equipo o entrenador que haga el Coca-Cola en alguna competición importante o lo echen de un club por su paupérrima gestión.»Luis Lara «La forma más divertida de asumir la derrota es hospedándote en La Venta del Nabo. Nunca perder fue tan placentero. Muchos quieren perder alguna vez en la vida y que los manden allí.»Bienvenido Sena «Es ya casi una orden de alojamiento para los que dan el petardo deportivo.»Fran Ronquillo
Ventoux: Sacrifice and Suffering on the Giant of Provence
by Jeremy Whittle‘They’re all scared. Everybody’s afraid.’ – Eddy Merckx ‘Nothing compares to the Ventoux.’ – Lance Armstrong The French call Ventoux ‘the killer mountain’ and in 1967 it claimed its most famous victim, as former world champion Tom Simpson died near the summit during that year’s Tour de France. The terrible ascent of Ventoux’s south side encapsulates both the brutality and beauty of this cruel sport, but also highlights cycling’s ongoing battle to distance itself from its demons. Yet it was the legendary and extreme climb of Mont Ventoux that first inspired award-winning author Jeremy Whittle’s love of cycling, so much so that he bought a house in its shadows. Ventoux is his memoir to the Giant of Provence in which he reveals the little-known history of the Ventoux, and tells the story of a monstrous climb that has driven riders to near-hysteria and also to wild extremes of doping. It has provided the spectacular backdrop to some of cycling’s most titanic contests, exposing the true character of those who take on the challenge. Through a series of revealing conversations with Lance Armstrong, Dave Brailsford, Alastair Campbell, Nicole Cooke, Tyler Hamilton, Eddy Merckx, Simpson’s daughter, Joanne, and many others, Whittle details the poignancy of bitter memories, flawed obsessions and ruthless ambition that have made the Ventoux so feared and so infamous.
Ventura County Motor Sports (Images of America)
by Tony BakerVentura County has a long tradition in motor sports, and area racing enthusiasts have done it all, whether on four wheels or two, on the road or off, in a straight line or a circle, or even on the water. Ventura County Motor Sports takes you back to the vintage years of the Central Coast car and racing culture with a new set of classic photographs. Visit the forgotten racetrack known as Oxnard Speedway, check out the hot-rodding scene in Ojai during the 1950s and 1960s, and meet some of the personalities from Ventura County that made their mark in the automotive and racing world, plus get a special look at local custom cars and some great motorcycle, off-road, and drag boat action from the golden years.