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1	My Sergei: A Love Story more books like this by Ekaterina Gordeeva add to wishlist Ekaterina Gordeeva tells the story of her partnership, romance, and eventual marriage to Sergei Grinkov. Paired together at the ages of 11 and 14, they skated for years without more than the glimmer of friendship. But as they garnered championship after championship, and spent more and more time together, they fell in love and got married. In 1990 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Landing It: My Life on and Off the Ice more books like this by Scott Hamilton, Lorenzo Benet add to wishlist Olympic skater Scott Hamilton, who has literally transformed modern figure skating, vividly recounts his life story in a powerful, inspiring portrait of an athlete fiercely dedicated to the sport he loves, peppered with personal stories about such close friends and colleagues as Katia Gordeeva, Kurt Browning, and Kristi Yamaguchi. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	On Thin Ice more books like this by Susan Andersen add to wishlist Still suffering the loss of her skating partner to a drug scandal, Sasha is drawn to a new skater whose powerful sensuality is irresistable. However, Mick is not what he seems, and Sasha soon realizes she may be the next victim of a desparate killer. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $36.99! \| signed copies
4	Queen of Ice, Queen of Shadows: The Unsuspected Life of Sonja Henie more books like this by Raymond Strait add to wishlist Reveals the hard edge of this skating star. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $45.45! \| first editions
5	A Very Young Skater more books like this by Jill Krementz add to wishlist Another paperback version of Jill Krementz's highly acclaimed photographic essay series that capture the joys of young, outstanding achievers in different activities. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
6	Michelle Kwan, Heart of a Champion: An Autobiography more books like this by Michelle Kwan add to wishlist In this autobiography, the young figure skater who has been both the U.S. National Champion Figure Skater and the World Champion Figure Skater recounts her life up to the age of 16. Illustrated with photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Zero Tollerance: An Intimate Memoir by the Man Who Revolutionized Figure Skating more books like this by Toller Cranston, Martha L Kimball add to wishlist In this candid and provocative memoir, charismatic artist and six-time Canadian skating champion Toiler Cranston amuses and often shocks readers with revealing stories of the international skating and art scenes, and the people -- including many famous skaters and off-ice celebrities -- he has known. Included is the story behind his fabulous ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	When Hell Freezes Over: Should I Bring My Skates? more books like this by Toller Cranston, Martha L Kimball add to wishlist He has been described as "bold, brazen, and totally unabashed, " "one of a kind, " and "clearly a genius." He won the Canadian figure-skating championships six times and brought back a bronze medal from the 1976 Winter Olympic Games. He revolutionized men's figure skating, single-handedly transforming an athletic competition into a modern art form ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.95! \| first editions
9	Only with Passion: Figure Skating's Most Winning Champion on Competition and Life more books like this by Katarina Witt, E M Swift add to wishlist A living legend in women's figure skating offers her thoughtful, spirited perspective on balancing life and work, femininity and athleticism In the glamorous, ultra-competitive world of figure skating, Katarina Witt is a living legend. She has won more titles than anyone else before her - including two Olympic gold medals, four world championships ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Luckiest Girl in the World: A Young Skater Battlres Her Self-Destructive Impulses more books like this by Steven Levenkron add to wishlist From the bestselling author of "The Best Little Girl in the World" comes a poignant story about a young skater battling her self-destructive impulses--a compelling profile of a young girl in trouble, and much-needed advice for the growing numbers who suffer from this shocking syndrome. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
11	New Year's Resolution: Husband; The Ice Dancers, Kissing Frosty and Husband for Hire: The Ice Dancers, Kissing Frosty and Husband for Hire more books like this by Harlequin Books, Carla Neggers, Rebecca Brandewyne add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
12	The Long Program: Skating Toward Life's Victories more books like this by Peggy Fleming, Peter Kaminsky add to wishlist An Olympic skating champion-turned-sports broadcaster, whose triumphs on and off the ice endeared her to America, relates the highs and lows of her life--from her rise to celebrity status to her diagnosis of breast cancer in 1998. Two 16-page photo inserts. Author lectures. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Champions on Ice: Twenty-Five Years of the World's Finest Figure Skaters more books like this by Christine Brennan, Brian Boitano (Foreword by) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $175.31! \| first editions
14 view cover	The Skating Rink more books like this by Roberto Bolano, Dr. Chris Andrews (Translator) add to wishlist A hair-raising book that delivers Bolano's signature mix of mordant wit and romantic tenderness, "The Skating Rink" is both a thriller and a love story. see all copies from $7.00! new only from $13.58! \| SVS
15 view cover	Landing It: My Life on and Off the Ice: My Life on and Off the Ice more books like this by Scott Hamilton, Lorenzo Benet, Kensington (Producer) add to wishlist Scott Hamilton, an Olympic gold medal-winning skater and now CBS commentator, shares a lifetime of reaching for the stars and always beating back the odds, including his battle with cancer. This book includes personal stories about his close friends and colleagues, including Kristi Yamaguchi, Brian Boitano, and Tara Lipinsky. of color photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $93.50!
16 view cover	On Thin Ice more books like this by Alina Adams add to wishlist Bex Levy has seen her share of skating stars. But 13-year-old Jeremy Hunt may be the best of the best. So, when his strangely protective father refuses to allow him to go to Nationals, and the two vanish, Bex knows there's a better story off the ice than on. Original. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $44.78! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Dreams of Gold more books like this by Maynard F Thomson add to wishlist The dreams of pairs skaters Maggie Carothers and Clay Bartlett come to an abrupt halt when a car accident ends Clay's career. Maggie leaves Clay to hone her skills as a single skater. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
18 view cover	Figure Skating Now: Olympic and World Stars more books like this by Steve Milton, Gerard Chataigneau add to wishlist Today's most exciting figure skaters are spotlighted in this richly illustrated book, updated to include the 2003 Worlds competition. Photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
19 view cover	Edge of Glory: The Inside Story of the Quest for Figure Skatings Olympic Gold Medals more books like this by Christine Brennan add to wishlist From the journalist who gave readers "Inside Edge" comes an intimate look at the major skaters as they prepare for and compete in the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. Includes the final results from the 1998 Olympic Games. of photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.38! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	A Letter for Daria more books like this by Ekaterina Gordeeva, Antonina W Bouis add to wishlist In this wise and loving book, Olympic gold medal-winning skater Ekaterina Gordeeva talks to her young daughter, Daria, about the strength of family life and tradition as well as about a mother's hopes for her daughter. Illustrated with wonderful photos and Daria's drawings, this is a special book that mothers and daughters will want to share with ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	On Edge: Backroom Dealing, Cocktail Scheming, Triple Axels, and How Top Skaters Get Screwed more books like this by Jon Jackson, James Pereira add to wishlist During the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, figure skating nearly lost its edge. The Russian gold medal debacle in the Pair Event publicly revealed the hidden world of bribery and collusion that is standard operating procedure across the sport. In On Edge, former Olympic level judge and competitive figure skater, Jon Jackson, bares the facts of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
22 view cover	Skate Talk: Figure Skating in the Words of the Stars more books like this by Steve Milton add to wishlist SKATE TALK, takes readers on a insider's voyage to the heart of the sport. In their own words. Skaters like Elivs Stojko, Toller Cranston and Lu Chen offer their inner-most thoughts of figure skating. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Death Spiral more books like this by Clyde Linsley add to wishlist Desperate for clients, Washington, D.C., private investigator Leo McFarlin agrees to investigate threats received by a skating protge and her controlling mother. And while the letters initially seem harmless, Leo soon finds himself skating a dangerous line between life and death. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Going for the Gold: Sarah Hughes: America's Sweetheart more books like this by Ruth Ashby add to wishlist Ice Princess Sarah Hughes was born to skate, and she proved to the world with her dramatic gold medal victory at the 2002 Winter Olympics. But the road to Olympic glory was not always easy for this Long Island teen. Going for the Gold: Sarah Hughes is the amazing true story of a brilliant skater's Olympic quest. Here's what you'll find out ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $79.38! \| SVS
25 view cover	Dancing Carl more books like this by Gary Paulsen add to wishlist A haunted, battle-scarred man who tends the ice rinks teaches Marsh and his friend Willy something about the horrors of war--and the healing power of love. ALA Best Book for Young Adults. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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