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Girls Go Racing

Author: Dani Ben-Ari & Susan Frissell

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2009-09-12

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 145204080X

The purpose of this book is to help women understand the sport of auto racing, what it entails for young girls who express an interest in getting involved, how racing is a viable career option for young women and finally, how involvement in the sport of auto racing builds much needed self esteem.

Race Girl

Author: Leigh Hutton

Publisher:

Published: 2016-04-01

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 9780992495688

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Tully Athens has always dreamed of following in the footsteps of her hero Michelle Payne. Of living up to the Athens name and becoming the third generation of women from her family to rule the track. But Tully's never been sure she's got the nerve, and when her mother is killed in a horse racing accident, her whole world is shattered. Six months later, in the heat of a Queensland summer, sixteen-year-old Tully is ready to face her fears. But getting back in the saddle leads to a whole lot more than she bargained for, with an out of control crush on the boy from their rival thoroughbred farm - the gorgeous but cocky larrikin Brandon Weston - and a forgotten filly with stardom in her eyes ... When faced with the most difficult decision of her life, will Tully choose to train and race her new filly in Melbourne? Or will she sacrifice it all to fight for love on the land that feeds her soul? It's only when tragedy rips everything from her that Tully finds a strength and courage she never knew she had, in this action-packed novel of passion, adventure and determination.

Racer Girls

Author: Bob Woods

Publisher: Weigl Publishers

Published: 2016-08-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1489647821

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Racer Danica Patrick took the world by storm in the 2005 Indianapolis 500. However, she is not alone in the ranks of well-known, talented female racers. Discover more about these high-speed athletes in Racer Girls, a Girls Rock! book.

So You Want to Talk About Race

Author: Ijeoma Oluo

Publisher: Seal Press

Published: 2019-09-24

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1541619226

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In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Ijeoma Oluo offers a revelatory examination of race in America Protests against racial injustice and white supremacy have galvanized millions around the world. The stakes for transformative conversations about race could not be higher. Still, the task ahead seems daunting, and it’s hard to know where to start. How do you tell your boss her jokes are racist? Why did your sister-in-law hang up on you when you had questions about police reform? How do you explain white privilege to your white, privileged friend? In So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from police brutality and cultural appropriation to the model minority myth in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race, and about how racism infects every aspect of American life. "Simply put: Ijeoma Oluo is a necessary voice and intellectual for these times, and any time, truth be told." ―Phoebe Robinson, New York Times bestselling author of You Can't Touch My Hair

Great Women in the Sport of Kings

Author: Scooter Toby Davidson

Publisher: Syracuse University Press

Published: 1999-04-01

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9780815605652

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Although it has only been thirty years since the first female jockey rode onto the then male only turf of thoroughbred horse racing, they have since made their mark on the racetrack and in the winner's circle. Great Women in the Sport of Kings, the first book to consider the phenomenon of female jockeys, takes an indepth look at their lives. Through the oral histories of ten top female jockeys, the authors offer intimate portraits of how they overcame personal and professional obstacles to rise to the top of thoroughbred horse racing. In her Introduction, women's sports historian Mary Jo Festle explores the larger issues of women in sport, sexism in horse racing, the struggles female jockeys face, and the significance of their success. The jockey's include: Diane Nelson, Julie Krone, Paula Keim-Bruno, Jill Jellison, Gwen Jackson, Darci Rice, Rosemary Homiester, Jr., Donna Barton, Kristi Chapman, and Dodi Duys.

Car Ownership for Women

Author: Dani Ben-Ari

Publisher: Author House

Published: 2010-05-04

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 1452015287

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"CAR OWNERSHIP for Women" helps you buy right, stay safe, and extend the life of your car. In the first chapter, "Car Buying," assessing needs, wants, and means sets the stage for more effectively negotiating with dealers, at auctions, and on the Internet. Financing tips include selecting the best terms, lenders, and making the right ownership choices. In the second chapter, "Car Safety," etiquette when signalling, parking, and driving are demonstrated in a way that enables smartly managing the hazards associated with today's driving conditions. Handling breakdowns resulting from failure of the car's wheels, engine, and transmission save lives and money. In the third chapter, "Car Maintenance," care of the car's interior, exterior, and its engine are explained. A wise maintenance care program can easily extend the life of the car. Materials, storage space, devices, body, tires, windows, fluids, fuel, and engine performance are highlighted in ways you might have otherwise ignored.