Books with author David M. Brownstone

Meet the alternative American sports-skateboarding, snowboarding, BMX biking, and motocross-and the lifestyle, history, music, and million-dollar industry behind them. Once a fringe underground culture, extreme sports are now the stuff of car commercials and Olympic competitions. How did they get there-and how does it feel to be in the middle of it all? The first comprehensive account of the rise, culture, and business of action sports, Amped plunges readers into the world of snowboarders, skateboarders, stunt bicyclists, and motorcycle riders. Readers will find themselves aboard a skateboarding bus tour with superstar Tony Hawk, behind the scenes at the X Games and snowboarding contests, at the sidelines witnessing the first-ever double backflip on a motorcycle, on the road with the Warped Tour, and in the offices of multinational corporations that have tapped into the vast amounts of money to be made from those who participate in and watch these nontraditional sports. Based on interviews with more than one hundred athletes, pioneers, personalities, managers, business executives, extreme-rock musicians, and, most importantly, the adolescent amateurs who are the heart of this movement, Amped is not merely the story of an alternative world of sports now four decades old. It's the tale of a vast and flourishing culture that continues to reject old-fashioned stick-and-ball sports in favor of an individualistic form of expression. The story of extreme sports speaks volumes about Generations X and Y and their divergent views on life, creativity, gratification, and identity.

Congratulations, you're going to be a Dad. The Lazy Man’s Guide to becoming a Dad will teach you everything you need to know about becoming a Dad. From getting through the pregnancy (from the guys perspective, because let’s face it, things are going to be very different from here on in), the birth of your child, bringing the baby home and the first couple of months with your baby.Don't worry, this book is easy to read and straight to the point. You will be talking like an expert in all things baby related in no time. Importantly this book is written from the man’s perspective, so you can benefit from the experience of other fathers, who tell it like it is.Here is a small sample of what’s included in the book. - A list of the essential baby items to buy, I don’t want you wasting your money on unnecessary stuff.- Details on how to help your partner get through the pregnancy.- What to expect and how to navigate the birth.- Strategies on how you both can get more sleep (this is gold!).- Details on handling pets and newborns, and the all important first introduction.- No fuss instructions on how to quickly and cleanly change a diaper.- And a bonus just for you! An exercise program you can do with your newborn to help you stay in shape while the other dads are putting on weight.I really think you'll enjoy this book, and I wish you all the best.

YOUNG ADULT FANTASY: Never in a million OMGs did Piper Landry think she would get sick. Doctors informed the sixteen-year-old she only has two weeks to live after being diagnosed with a grapefruit size incurable brain tumor. Soon after, Piper lapses into a coma, and angels come and take her to heaven. While there, they disclose they have chosen her for a special assignment: to return to earth and heal other teens with incurable cancer with a simple touch of her hand. Things get complicated, as Grim Reaper wants to take them all to hell with him, as much as Piper wants to save them. Let the battle begin! In addition, her best friend's life has gone haywire, mired in alcohol abuse, suicidal thoughts, and seemingly uncaring parents. A dark, deep, young adult novel which contains funny moments in the midst of heartache. Amazing will also take you through the journey of a special bond between a father and daughter.

Amped is the first comprehensive account of the history, culture, and business of action sports-skateboarding, snowboarding, BMX, and freestyle motocross. Journalist David Browne interviews more than 100 athletes, pioneers, industry executives, manufacturers, and the adolescent amateurs at the heart of this movement. On his journey, he unravels the eye-opening tale of a flourishing culture that continues to reject old-fashioned stick-and-ball sports in favor of individualistic forms of expression, and that culture's struggle to hold on to its integrity despite the demands of corporate sponsors.