Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance: The World’s Best-Selling Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Guide Paperback – January 1, 2016
Author: Zinn ID: 193771537X
Review
“Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is a beast of a book and can help you remedy any problem that might arise while working on a road bike. Its packed with in-depth explanations and useful diagrams.” Velo magazine
“Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is the gold standard textbook for aspiring home mechanics. From simple tasks such as fixing a flat tire to advanced overhauls of drivetrains or brakes, this books step-by-step guides explain the tasks and tools your newbie will need to get the job done right.” RoadBikeReview.com
“This smartly organized guide shows how to repair new and old bicycles from top to bottom. Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is essential cycling gear for all road and cyclocross riders.” Crossbikereview.com
“Lennard Zinn is an institution in the bicycle worlda legend. Legions of cyclists have learned to repair bikes from him, ridden bicycles hes built, or used his advice as guidance on how to better enjoy the world on two wheels.” Bicycle Times magazine
“Today’s bicycles are complicated machines that can be expensive to maintain and repair. Zinn has written this book to help both the leisure bike rider and expert mechanic handle almost any problem associated with road bikes.” Library Journal
“Lennard Zinn really is the worlds most helpful and comprehensive human when it comes to bicycle repair and maintenance.” Bike magazine
“Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance has instructions on anything an aspiring wrench would want to know. What impresses most is Lennards overall approach of simplifying a task and reminding us how rewarding it is to perform our own service.” Podium Café
“Lennard Zinn is a veritable cycling Einstein and, as a naturally gifted teacher, he has the unique ability to explain even the most difficult mechanical task. So unless you currently ride on a high-profile pro team with your own mechanic (and maybe even then), Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is an absolute must-have book.” Davis Phinney, Olympic medalist, national champion, and Tour de France stage winner
“Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is simple, easy to follow and the illustrations are magnificentIf you are looking for a bicycle repair manual, get this book.” Cycloculture
“Lennard Zinns book might be the work that launched a 1,000 repair projects. Or, at least, it placated many home mechanics when they started cursing skipped shifts or loose headsets.” Canadian Cycling magazine
“If ever there was a classic text on bike maintenance, this has to be itLike its predecessors, it goes from super simple right through to complete re-builds. All are explained by a combination of Zinns unique humour-filled, insightful and clear text, with Todd Telanders brilliant illustrations.” 220 Triathlon
Book Description
The worlds best-selling, most comprehensive, and easiest to use guide to bike maintenance and repair is updated with the newest components and reorganized for even easier use.
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Paperback: 560 pagesPublisher: VeloPress; 5 edition (January 1, 2016)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 193771537XISBN-13: 978-1937715373 Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #66,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #9 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Cycling > Bike Repair #830 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation Download Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance: The World’s Best-Selling Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Guide – January 1, 2016 PDF
Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance: The World’s Best-Selling Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Guide Paperback – January 1, 2016
Author: Zinn ID: 193771537X
Review
“Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is a beast of a book and can help you remedy any problem that might arise while working on a road bike. Its packed with in-depth explanations and useful diagrams.” Velo magazine
“Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is the gold standard textbook for aspiring home mechanics. From simple tasks such as fixing a flat tire to advanced overhauls of drivetrains or brakes, this books step-by-step guides explain the tasks and tools your newbie will need to get the job done right.” RoadBikeReview.com
“This smartly organized guide shows how to repair new and old bicycles from top to bottom. Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is essential cycling gear for all road and cyclocross riders.” Crossbikereview.com
“Lennard Zinn is an institution in the bicycle worlda legend. Legions of cyclists have learned to repair bikes from him, ridden bicycles hes built, or used his advice as guidance on how to better enjoy the world on two wheels.” Bicycle Times magazine
“Today’s bicycles are complicated machines that can be expensive to maintain and repair. Zinn has written this book to help both the leisure bike rider and expert mechanic handle almost any problem associated with road bikes.” Library Journal
“Lennard Zinn really is the worlds most helpful and comprehensive human when it comes to bicycle repair and maintenance.” Bike magazine
“Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance has instructions on anything an aspiring wrench would want to know. What impresses most is Lennards overall approach of simplifying a task and reminding us how rewarding it is to perform our own service.” Podium Café
“Lennard Zinn is a veritable cycling Einstein and, as a naturally gifted teacher, he has the unique ability to explain even the most difficult mechanical task. So unless you currently ride on a high-profile pro team with your own mechanic (and maybe even then), Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is an absolute must-have book.” Davis Phinney, Olympic medalist, national champion, and Tour de France stage winner
“Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is simple, easy to follow and the illustrations are magnificentIf you are looking for a bicycle repair manual, get this book.” Cycloculture
“Lennard Zinns book might be the work that launched a 1,000 repair projects. Or, at least, it placated many home mechanics when they started cursing skipped shifts or loose headsets.” Canadian Cycling magazine
“If ever there was a classic text on bike maintenance, this has to be itLike its predecessors, it goes from super simple right through to complete re-builds. All are explained by a combination of Zinns unique humour-filled, insightful and clear text, with Todd Telanders brilliant illustrations.” 220 Triathlon
Book Description
The worlds best-selling, most comprehensive, and easiest to use guide to bike maintenance and repair is updated with the newest components and reorganized for even easier use.
See all Editorial Reviews
Paperback: 560 pagesPublisher: VeloPress; 5 edition (January 1, 2016)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 193771537XISBN-13: 978-1937715373 Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #66,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #9 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Cycling > Bike Repair #830 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation Download Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance: The World’s Best-Selling Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Guide – January 1, 2016 PDF
The New Jim Crow Study Guide and Call to Action Paperback – March 30, 2015
Author: Veterans Of Hope ID: 1304489191
Paperback: 58 pagesPublisher: lulu.com (March 30, 2015)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1304489191ISBN-13: 978-1304489197 Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.1 x 8.3 inches Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #16,956 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #391 in Books > History > World #4041 in Books > Reference
If you’ve read The New Jim Crow, this is the guide you’ve been waiting for. Practical. Handy. Helpful. Inspiring. It helps us not just see the problem but see how we might be part of the solution, too. It includes tools and guided questions so it’s perfect for a book club or action group.
Great companion to go with the book…a great way to facilitate discussion amongst book clubs…excellent tool to assist with effective strategic planning to address prison/societal reform.
An excellent book for people looking to dive deep into understanding the meaning — and the call it asks of us — of Michelle Alexander’s ground-breaking book. Download The New Jim Crow Study Guide and Call to Action – March 30, 2015 PDF Free Download
The New Jim Crow Study Guide and Call to Action Paperback – March 30, 2015
Author: Veterans Of Hope ID: 1304489191
Paperback: 58 pagesPublisher: lulu.com (March 30, 2015)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1304489191ISBN-13: 978-1304489197 Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.1 x 8.3 inches Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #16,956 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #391 in Books > History > World #4041 in Books > Reference
If you’ve read The New Jim Crow, this is the guide you’ve been waiting for. Practical. Handy. Helpful. Inspiring. It helps us not just see the problem but see how we might be part of the solution, too. It includes tools and guided questions so it’s perfect for a book club or action group.
Great companion to go with the book…a great way to facilitate discussion amongst book clubs…excellent tool to assist with effective strategic planning to address prison/societal reform.
An excellent book for people looking to dive deep into understanding the meaning — and the call it asks of us — of Michelle Alexander’s ground-breaking book. Download The New Jim Crow Study Guide and Call to Action – March 30, 2015 PDF Free Download
Mirrored (Kendra Chronicles) Hardcover – September 15, 2015
Author: Alex Flinn ID: 0062134515
From School Library Journal
Gr 8 UpThe author of Beastly (HarperCollins, 2007) offers another classic fairy tale reimagined in a contemporary setting. The first part takes place in the 1980s and tells the story of Violet, an ugly duckling who discovers that she’s a witch and makes herself beautiful so she can have everything she’s been deniedespecially the attention of her childhood friend Greg. However, despite her newfound beauty, Greg chooses popular Jennifer instead. The second section jumps to present-day and is told by Celine, Jennifer and Greg’s daughter. After Jennifer’s death in a suspicious zoo accident, Violet reappears and sweeps Greg off his feet. The stepmother’s attitude toward Celine chills as she grows into a beautiful adolescent and the teen takes comfort in a new friend, Goose, who is a small person. When Greg dies suddenly in a car accident, an older witch intervenes and hides Celine, telling Violet that the girl has been killed, but eventually the evil woman uncovers the lie and suceeds in poisoning Celine. The third part follows Goose on his desperate attempt to wake his friend from her magical coma. Convinced that only a prince can save her, he sneaks into the hotel room of Celine’s favorite pop star, Jonah Prince, to convince him to kiss her. This retelling of “Snow White” is at times clever but also heavy-handed. Celine has recurring nightmares about apples that make her feel “unsafe” and Violet has a fascination with mirrors that gets overplayed. The sympathetic backstory for the evil witch is an interesting twist. Realistic dialogue and a lively writing style will help readers gloss over the author’s missteps. VERDICT This title will be popular with younger teens who enjoy Flinn’s previous books and are willing to overlook the overdrawn plot points.Sunnie Lovelace, Wallingford Public Library, CT
Review
Thrilling and thought out to the last detail, Mirrored is a page-turner that assures enjoyment. 4 ½ stars. (Romantic Times Book Reviews)
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Series: Kendra Chronicles (Book 3)Hardcover: 384 pagesPublisher: HarperTeen (September 15, 2015)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0062134515ISBN-13: 978-0062134516 Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.2 x 8.2 inches Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #83,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8 in Books > Teens > Literature & Fiction > Social & Family Issues > Family > Stepfamilies #98 in Books > Teens > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy > Fairy Tales & Folklore > Adaptations
Mirrored is a modern adaptation of Snow White, told from the perspectives of Violet (the stepmother), Celine (Snow White) and Goose (Prince). The addition of Violet’s POV serves the purpose of empathizing with her, because she wasn’t evil. She was picked on as a child, bullied because she was considered ugly by people around her (even her mother), until the point she is brainwashed into the idea that beauty alone would help people love her. She is lonely and desperate for love and affection and even Kendra, who takes her under her wing as her daughter isn’t enough for her. Also, she is stuck on her childhood friend Greg, who is of the same mold as the others – he goes for the mean but pretty Jennifer (who bullied Violet). Years later, she gets her revenge on Jennifer, but she doesn’t stop there. Even after getting Greg, she is so warped by her hatred for Jennifer she turns into an evil witch and starts tormenting Celine because she thinks she is like her mother.
Celine, has grown into a beautiful girl, but lonely because her beauty keeps people wary of her. Then, when she participates in a play, she meets Goose, a short boy who uses humor as a defense mechanism because his height is what people see first in him. Both of them are kindred souls, and a budding friendship develops. When Celine’s life is threatened, his family takes her under their wing, until the evil witch comes a-knocking with a bag of poisoned mangoes (mangoes which Celine bites into without peeling off the skin?) and it is upto Goose to find a suitable prince for her to get a kiss from. Kendra’s appearance throughout the book is a highlight – she is motherly to Violet but also realizes that she didn’t notice her turning dark.
3.5/5 stars
Mirrored is a Young Adult contemporary fairy tale retelling of Snow White with a magical element to it.
The book is divided into four sections. Elements from Snow White are woven throughout the story.
The first section takes place in the 1980s. The narrator is Violet, who is a child then teen. She is ugly and most of the school children are really mean to her. She meets Kendra, a witch who tells Violet that she is one too. Violet’s goal is to make herself "the fairest one of all". She turns into a not very nice person (the Evil Step-mother in this story).
Violet’s biggest rival is Jennifer. And they both want Greg.
It was interesting to see the evil character before she became evil. But Violet seemed like a sweet kid. And I didn’t like that she ended up so awful.
In the second section the narrator is Celine (view spoiler). She is the Snow White in this story. She is lovely inside and out (she is stunningly beautiful).
I really enjoyed this section. Celine was a great person. I really liked her relationship with her best friend. And I loved everything about the school play. And I really enjoyed her friendship with Goose (he is the dwarf in this story).
The third section is narrated by Goose who is such an original amazing character. This part was a bit over the top with where he went and what he had to do. But I really liked it anyway just because of who he was and why he was doing what he was doing.
Mirrored was an enjoyable retelling of a classic fairy tale. However, it felt like some of it went a bit overboard just so that it could fit with the fairy tale. Also, I love paranormal books, but I didn’t love the magical/witch elements of this story that much.
Mirrored by Alex Flinn is a retelling of the popular Snow White fairy tale. It is very creatively done and the story really pulls you in.
The story is told in two parts. The first part is told by our evil witch Violet. We watch her grow up as an outcast and as a victim of bullying. We also get to see how she comes into her powers and watch her evolve into the character type we know her as. We get to see why she became evil and what drove her to be that way.
I felt drawn towards the misfit version of Violet. I felt her pain and her awkwardness. I hated that she was so horribly bullied by her peers. Her childhood was one that no child should have to endure. As she grows up she learns how to use her powers and become obsessed with beauty.
The second part of the story was told by Celine. Celine is the daughter of Greg, the object of Violets undying affection, and Jennifer, Violets nemesis growing up. I think you can see where this is going. I do not want to go into any detail and accidentally give what I would consider spoilers. Let me just put it this way: Celine has to watch her back all the time.
There are a couple of other key characters in this story. We have the beloved Kendra. Fans of Alex Flinn’s work will remember her, as she typically makes some sort of appearance in her fairy tale retellings. However, do not fret if you haven’t read the other books. This is very much a stand alone book. Then we have the ever wonderful and goofy Goose. Goose is an awesome character and friend.
I did enjoy this book a lot, but that is not to say that it didn’t have its faults. A lot of the story seemed too simple and convenient. Those part of the story left me wanting more. I wanted to feel more struggle and angst from the characters.
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Mirrored (Kendra Chronicles) Hardcover – September 15, 2015
Author: Alex Flinn ID: 0062134515
From School Library Journal
Gr 8 UpThe author of Beastly (HarperCollins, 2007) offers another classic fairy tale reimagined in a contemporary setting. The first part takes place in the 1980s and tells the story of Violet, an ugly duckling who discovers that she’s a witch and makes herself beautiful so she can have everything she’s been deniedespecially the attention of her childhood friend Greg. However, despite her newfound beauty, Greg chooses popular Jennifer instead. The second section jumps to present-day and is told by Celine, Jennifer and Greg’s daughter. After Jennifer’s death in a suspicious zoo accident, Violet reappears and sweeps Greg off his feet. The stepmother’s attitude toward Celine chills as she grows into a beautiful adolescent and the teen takes comfort in a new friend, Goose, who is a small person. When Greg dies suddenly in a car accident, an older witch intervenes and hides Celine, telling Violet that the girl has been killed, but eventually the evil woman uncovers the lie and suceeds in poisoning Celine. The third part follows Goose on his desperate attempt to wake his friend from her magical coma. Convinced that only a prince can save her, he sneaks into the hotel room of Celine’s favorite pop star, Jonah Prince, to convince him to kiss her. This retelling of “Snow White” is at times clever but also heavy-handed. Celine has recurring nightmares about apples that make her feel “unsafe” and Violet has a fascination with mirrors that gets overplayed. The sympathetic backstory for the evil witch is an interesting twist. Realistic dialogue and a lively writing style will help readers gloss over the author’s missteps. VERDICT This title will be popular with younger teens who enjoy Flinn’s previous books and are willing to overlook the overdrawn plot points.Sunnie Lovelace, Wallingford Public Library, CT
Review
Thrilling and thought out to the last detail, Mirrored is a page-turner that assures enjoyment. 4 ½ stars. (Romantic Times Book Reviews)
See all Editorial Reviews
Series: Kendra Chronicles (Book 3)Hardcover: 384 pagesPublisher: HarperTeen (September 15, 2015)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0062134515ISBN-13: 978-0062134516 Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.2 x 8.2 inches Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #83,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8 in Books > Teens > Literature & Fiction > Social & Family Issues > Family > Stepfamilies #98 in Books > Teens > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy > Fairy Tales & Folklore > Adaptations
Mirrored is a modern adaptation of Snow White, told from the perspectives of Violet (the stepmother), Celine (Snow White) and Goose (Prince). The addition of Violet’s POV serves the purpose of empathizing with her, because she wasn’t evil. She was picked on as a child, bullied because she was considered ugly by people around her (even her mother), until the point she is brainwashed into the idea that beauty alone would help people love her. She is lonely and desperate for love and affection and even Kendra, who takes her under her wing as her daughter isn’t enough for her. Also, she is stuck on her childhood friend Greg, who is of the same mold as the others – he goes for the mean but pretty Jennifer (who bullied Violet). Years later, she gets her revenge on Jennifer, but she doesn’t stop there. Even after getting Greg, she is so warped by her hatred for Jennifer she turns into an evil witch and starts tormenting Celine because she thinks she is like her mother.
Celine, has grown into a beautiful girl, but lonely because her beauty keeps people wary of her. Then, when she participates in a play, she meets Goose, a short boy who uses humor as a defense mechanism because his height is what people see first in him. Both of them are kindred souls, and a budding friendship develops. When Celine’s life is threatened, his family takes her under their wing, until the evil witch comes a-knocking with a bag of poisoned mangoes (mangoes which Celine bites into without peeling off the skin?) and it is upto Goose to find a suitable prince for her to get a kiss from. Kendra’s appearance throughout the book is a highlight – she is motherly to Violet but also realizes that she didn’t notice her turning dark.
3.5/5 stars
Mirrored is a Young Adult contemporary fairy tale retelling of Snow White with a magical element to it.
The book is divided into four sections. Elements from Snow White are woven throughout the story.
The first section takes place in the 1980s. The narrator is Violet, who is a child then teen. She is ugly and most of the school children are really mean to her. She meets Kendra, a witch who tells Violet that she is one too. Violet’s goal is to make herself "the fairest one of all". She turns into a not very nice person (the Evil Step-mother in this story).
Violet’s biggest rival is Jennifer. And they both want Greg.
It was interesting to see the evil character before she became evil. But Violet seemed like a sweet kid. And I didn’t like that she ended up so awful.
In the second section the narrator is Celine (view spoiler). She is the Snow White in this story. She is lovely inside and out (she is stunningly beautiful).
I really enjoyed this section. Celine was a great person. I really liked her relationship with her best friend. And I loved everything about the school play. And I really enjoyed her friendship with Goose (he is the dwarf in this story).
The third section is narrated by Goose who is such an original amazing character. This part was a bit over the top with where he went and what he had to do. But I really liked it anyway just because of who he was and why he was doing what he was doing.
Mirrored was an enjoyable retelling of a classic fairy tale. However, it felt like some of it went a bit overboard just so that it could fit with the fairy tale. Also, I love paranormal books, but I didn’t love the magical/witch elements of this story that much.
Mirrored by Alex Flinn is a retelling of the popular Snow White fairy tale. It is very creatively done and the story really pulls you in.
The story is told in two parts. The first part is told by our evil witch Violet. We watch her grow up as an outcast and as a victim of bullying. We also get to see how she comes into her powers and watch her evolve into the character type we know her as. We get to see why she became evil and what drove her to be that way.
I felt drawn towards the misfit version of Violet. I felt her pain and her awkwardness. I hated that she was so horribly bullied by her peers. Her childhood was one that no child should have to endure. As she grows up she learns how to use her powers and become obsessed with beauty.
The second part of the story was told by Celine. Celine is the daughter of Greg, the object of Violets undying affection, and Jennifer, Violets nemesis growing up. I think you can see where this is going. I do not want to go into any detail and accidentally give what I would consider spoilers. Let me just put it this way: Celine has to watch her back all the time.
There are a couple of other key characters in this story. We have the beloved Kendra. Fans of Alex Flinn’s work will remember her, as she typically makes some sort of appearance in her fairy tale retellings. However, do not fret if you haven’t read the other books. This is very much a stand alone book. Then we have the ever wonderful and goofy Goose. Goose is an awesome character and friend.
I did enjoy this book a lot, but that is not to say that it didn’t have its faults. A lot of the story seemed too simple and convenient. Those part of the story left me wanting more. I wanted to feel more struggle and angst from the characters.
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The author of Beastly (HarperCollins, 2007) offers another classic fairy tale reimagined in a contemporary setting. The first part takes place in the 1980s and tells the story of Violet, an ugly duckling who discovers that she’s a witch and makes herself beautiful so she can have everything she’s been denied