surfing

Presents a look at surfing, an individual sport in which athletes ride ocean waves while balancing on a surfboard, discussing the culture and history of surfing, boards, wave action, techniques, and competitions, and introducing some of the stars of the sport.

Provides photographs and information about the extreme sports of big wave surfing, bodyboarding, boardsailing, and wakeboarding; and includes information about some of the athletes who participate in these daring activities.

When a tragic accident and sudden financial woes cause recent high school graduate Logan to question plans for his future, he agrees to make a road trip with his best friend and surfing buddy, Z-boy, transporting marijuana from southern California to Orlando, Florida.

"Clarence joins his neighbor Mr. Dent and his cat Throttle for a day of surfing at the beach, but when Throttle gets into trouble and cannot swim, it's up to Clarence to save the day"--OCLC.

Presents a collection of photographs showcasing the surfing skills and life of Bethany Hamilton, a professional surfer who continued surfing even after she lost one of her arms. Offers anecdotes from Bethany herself, urging readers to use their faith, love, and passion to achieve their goals against the odds.

"When one of the ghost from Danger Point gets spooked it's time for Sam and Jade to bring the Journal of Weird and leap into action! Trying to solve this two-hundred-year-old mystery takes the girls throughout Surfside and beyond, all while the town's annual surf competition is going on. Add to the mix a cute surfer boy, a mysterious mustached man with a guitar, and a very jealous Sam -- can the surfing sleuths save the day again?"--Jacket flap.

"In this . . . graphic novel, surfer and illustrator AJ Dungo remembers his late partner, her battle with cancer, and their shared love of surfing that brought them strength throughout their time together"--Amazon.com.

"In this visually arresting graphic novel, surfer and illustrator AJ Dungo remembers his late partner and the shared love of surfing that endured throughout their difficult times. Dungo explores the beauty and complexity of his relationship with his partner as they face her prolonged battle with cancer. With a passion for surfing at the forefront of this narrative, Dungo intertwines his own story with those of the great heroes of surf in a rare work of non-fiction that is as moving as it is fascinating"--From the publisher's web site.

When a local surfer mysteriously disappears, Dawn fears his ghost is haunting the beach.

Presents a look at surfing, an individual sport in which athletes ride ocean waves while balancing on a surfboard, discussing the culture and history of surfing, boards, wave action, techniques, and competitions, and introducing some of the stars of the sport.