Frisbee Disc Flying is for Me
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Published: 1982
Total Pages: 54
ISBN-13: 9780822511373
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA disc-flying expert gives a group of children lessons in throws, catches, stunts, and special flying disc games.
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Author:
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Published: 1982
Total Pages: 54
ISBN-13: 9780822511373
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA disc-flying expert gives a group of children lessons in throws, catches, stunts, and special flying disc games.
Author: Margaret Muirhead
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 2021-04-27
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 1580898807
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis charming picture book biography about the inventor of the Frisbee follows the twists and turns of innovation and highlights the persistence it takes to succeed. Fred Morrison is credited with inventing this classic toy, but for centuries folks have been flipping for flying discs. Ancient Greeks flicked discs, and beginning in the 1920s, college kids at Yale University were tossing pie tins. Fred's invention quest began in 1932 after tossing a tin popcorn lid around the backyard. For more than twenty years, Fred and his wife, Lu, tried and failed to perfect a flying-disc concept. Eventually they created what we know today as the Frisbee. Fun and fact-filled, this Frisbee origin story is sure to delight sports and STEM fans alike.
Author: International Frisbee Disc Association
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Published: 1978
Total Pages: 63
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Ralph D. Lorenz
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2007-02-02
Total Pages: 369
ISBN-13: 0387472894
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMore frisbees are sold each year than baseballs, basketballs and footballs combined. Yet these familiar flying objects have subtle and clever aerodynamic and gyrodynamic properties which are only recently being documented by wind tunnel and other studies. In common with other rotating bodies discussed in this readily accessible book, they are typically not treated in textbooks of aeronautics and the literature is scattered in a variety of places. This book develops the theme of disc-wings and spinning aerospace vehicles in parallel. Since many of the examples are recreational, anyone who enjoys these activities will likely find it profitable and enjoyable. In addition to spinning objects of various shapes, several exotic manned aircraft with disc planforms have been proposed and a prototypes built – these include a Nazi ‘secret weapon’ and the De Havilland Avrocar, also discussed in the book. Boomerangs represent another category of spinning aerodynamic body whose behavior can only be understood by coupling aerodynamics with gyrodynamics. The narrative, supported by equations and graphs, explains how the shape and throw of a boomerang relates to its trajectory. The natural world presents still other examples, namely the samaras or ‘seed-wings’ of many tree species, which autorotate during their descent, like a helicopter whose engine has failed. The flight performance of these spinning wings directly affects the dispersal and thus the evolutionary competitiveness of the trees concerned. Samara-type configurations are also considered for instrumentation and other payload dispersal applications. In short, the book discusses a range of familiar, connected, but largely undeveloped, topics in an accessible, but complete, manner. From the reviews of the first edition: "In his fascinating book Spinning Flight, Ralph Lorenz provides a rich feast of ... examples of spinning bodies ... . The book is well organized ... . The discussion in the book ... should be accessible to readers with some elementary understanding of aerodynamic principles. For the expert, the book is full of open problems ... . Its scope is extensive ... . In this respect, there may be something for everyone within its attractively designed cover ... ." (H. K. Moffatt, Nature, Vol. 444, December, 2006) "If you liked physics at school, then this book is for you. It concerns itself with flying objects that spin through the air, and even tells you how to impress your friends with the biomechanics of Frisbees. ... there is plenty of information at all levels, and the book has a wealth of detail that only an aerospace engineer like Lorenz could have come up with." (Len Fisher, BBC Focus, February, 2007)
Author: Justin Menickelli
Publisher: Triumph Books
Published: 2016-04-01
Total Pages: 278
ISBN-13: 1633194744
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor people just starting to play, disc golf can become an exciting and addictive sport to play for a lifetime. Avid disc golfers often find playing a challenging test of both physical skill and mental determination. Disc golf is a "greener" sport than most, and has fewer barriers to entry than traditional golf and other recreational sports. It is also one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. The Definitive Guide to Disc Golf provides readers all the essential information they need to get started playing disc golf, but it is much more than just a basic "how to" manual – it is a thoughtful, fascinating, and thoroughly enjoyable exploration into the history, nature, science, and skills of disc golf. Featuring more than 80 instructional photos, this is a comprehensive book about disc golf that would be enjoyed by all players, from beginners to aspiring professionals.
Author: David Gessner
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2017-06-06
Total Pages: 354
ISBN-13: 073521056X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA story of obsession, glory, and the wild early days of Ultimate Frisbee. David Gessner devoted his twenties to a cultish sport called Ultimate Frisbee. Like his teammates and rivals, he trained for countless hours, sacrificing his body and potential career for a chance at fleeting glory without fortune or fame. His only goal: to win Nationals and go down in Ultimate history as one of the greatest athletes no one has ever heard of. With humor and raw honesty, Gessner explores what it means to devote one’s life to something that many consider ridiculous. Today, Ultimate is played by millions, but in the 1980s, it was an obscure sport with a (mostly) undeserved stoner reputation. Its early heroes were as scrappy as the sport they loved, driven by fierce competition, intense rivalries, epic parties, and the noble ideals of the Spirit of the Game. Ultimate Glory is a portrait of the artist as a young ruffian. Gessner shares the field and his seemingly insane obsession with a cast of closely knit, larger-than-life characters. As his sport grows up, so does he, and eventually he gives up chasing flying discs to pursue a career as a writer. But he never forgets his love for this misunderstood sport and the rare sense of purpose he attained as a member of its priesthood.
Author: Victor A. Malafronte
Publisher: Lyons Press
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn original world Frisbee champion presents the first comprehensive history of the Frisbee, from the dawn of flying disc games in 700 B.C. to modern-day Frisbee games, including Frisbee golf, ultimate Frisbee, and worldwide competition. Also included are a compendium of classic Frisbee models and a price guide, making this book the one ultimate source for Frisbee collectors worldwide.
Author: Ross Robert Olney
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Published: 1979-01-01
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780688418915
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses the origin, care, and transport of Wham-O's Frisbee and other flying discs. Also describes techniques for trick throws and catches and suggest games such as Guts, Ultimate, and Disc Golf.
Author: Chuck Schodowski
Publisher: Gray & Company
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 303
ISBN-13: 1598510568
DOWNLOAD EBOOK* Now In Paperback * Cleveland TV legend "Big Chuck" Schodowski tells hundreds of funny and surprising stories from a lifetime in television--in his familiar, good-natured, Cleveland-to-the-bone style.Since 1960, Chuck has been on camera, behind the camera, and in the director's chair. He collaborated with Ernie Anderson on the groundbreaking "Ghoulardi" show, and continued to host a late-night show across four decades--the longest such run in TV history. He worked alongside a host of talented people, from Tim Conway to Burgess Meredith to Muhammad Ali.Chuck literally has fans of all ages. This book will entertain them and anyone else who enjoys behind-the-scenes tales of television and celebrities. Great fun at a great price!
Author: Mary Jane Clark
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2005-04-05
Total Pages: 342
ISBN-13: 0312938098
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe discovery of a body buried at the famous Palisades Amusement Park and the horrifying death of a popular female TV host arouse suspicions about reporter Laura Walsh, whose television obituaries seem a little prescient.