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by Julie Murphy (Author)From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin', comes a hilarious and creepy middle grade summer camp story that takes a bite out of fat camp and diet culture. Perfect for fans of Spooky Stories and Starfish.Magnolia "Maggie" Hagen is determined to be in the spotlight . . . if she can just get over her stage fright. This summer, though, she has big plans to finally attend Camp Rising Star, the famous performing arts camp she's been dying to go ...

The U.S. Open 2022: Serena Williams Delays Her Retirement with First Round Win - Paperback

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by Rachel James (Author)Serena Williams is an American tennis player who was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on September 26, 1981. She revolutionized women's tennis with her aggressive style of play and amassed more Grand Slam singles titles than any other player during the open era, male or female. Williams revealed earlier this month that her 27-year career, during which she has transcended tennis, would likely finish with the US Open. To advance in the US Open, Serena Williams defeated Danka K...

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by Igor González de Galdeano (Author)En estas apasionantes páginas, el lector descubrirá la trayectoria y extraordinaria evolución de uno de los grandes deportistas de nuestro país, que le llevó a alcanzar su sueño. González de Galdeano, maillot amarillo del Tour de Francia y ganador de dos etapas de la Vuelta a España, en estas páginas nos explica paso a paso el camino hacia el éxito, pero no solamente el éxito deportivo, sino la conquista del mayor reto de cualquier profesional de cualquier...

First Swimming Lesson: Raf&Ari - Paperback

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by Robyn Ella (Author)A social story following siblings Raf & Ari on their first swimming lesson.This book shows what to expect through short descriptions and many pictures for visual representation of what a child might expect to experience on their first swimming lesson. The Raf& Ari book series is created as an adaptation of the idea of now and next social stories. Reactions and feelings are those expressed by Raf and Ari during these activities as are the pictures used to give the...

Play Better Petanque: Hints, tips, tricks and observations to play better Petanque - Paperback

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by Andy Gilbert (Author)After an injury layoff I was forced to come up with a new and simpler way of playing our great game and I did it!Inside the book is a new and simple way of playing Petanque. Aim easier and more accurately! Point better! Shoot straighter! This is a book for every club player who wants to get better. When I say the new method is easy, I really mean that!As a club player of 20 years, we have picked up all sorts of bad habits. This book shows you an easier way to aim and p...

The Night a Mermaid Met the Moon - Paperback

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by Michelle Downing (Author), Vety Fatimah (Illustrator)The ocean has always been mysterious at night - dark, eerie, and mostly unknown. That is, until the night a mermaid met the moon. The mermaids soon discover, with the help of the moon, the ocean is truly a magical new world when the sun goes down. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.07 x 9 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 15, 2022

Tight Lines With TC: Surf Edition - Paperback

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by Tc's Dad (Author)Are you ready to take fishing to the next level?Surf fishing is more than just fishing from the surf. It requires patience to find that sweet spot along the beach, and the strength to fight the fish from the shore. Yet the biggest challenge for surf-casters to overcome is knowing when to quit. This book is not only give you an insight to surf fishing, but it's also a warning. You'll be hooked, but starting a new hobby can be challenging, especially when it requires a lot o...

Force-On-Force: Lessons Learned - Paperback

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by Donald P. Redl Jr. (Author)Force-on-Force is based on the authors 25 plus years of experience designing, conducting and participating in professional high level scenario based Force-on-Force training, as well as valuable lessons learned along the way. Force-on-Force training is powerful training tool that can be used to teach and/or test. Students are placed in replicated real world situations where they have to interact with human beings in a dynamic 360 degree environment, as opposed to...

Jist Huntin': Tales of the Forest, Field and Stream - Hardcover

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by John Baptiste Macklot De Thompson (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work i...

A Birder's Guide to Minnesota: A County-By-County Guide to Over 1,400 Birding Locations - Paperback

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by Kim Richard Eckert (Author)Explore the best birding locations in Minnesota with this county-by-county guide. Whether you're new to birding or have been enjoying your backyard visitors for years, it's time to take bird-watching to another level. Bring your love of birds on the road, and discover more than 1,400 of Minnesota's best birding locations! A Birder's Guide to Minnesota is a county-by-county guide to finding birds for every birder and bird photographer--residents and tourists alike...

More Physics of Soccer: Playing the Game Smart and Safe - Paperback

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by Deji Badiru (Author)This book is a continuation of the Physics of Soccer book series. It presents guidelines for playing soccer smart and safe, using the principles of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). It is a great book to get kids excited about the role and linkage of science in sports. Number of Pages: 138 Dimensions: 0.3 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 21, 2022

Fire on the Water: Kai Series Volume 2 - Paperback

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by Joe Dever (Author)The classic role-playing adventure returns! YOU are the sole survivor of a devastating attack on the monastery of the Kai, who for thousands of years have protected the realm of Sommerlund. The servants of darkness hunt you across every turn of the page. Can you reach the capital and warn the king of the gathering evil in time? Will you survive? Choose your skills and your weapons wisely - your choice may be the difference between life and death in the most fantastic a...

Flight from the Dark: Kai Series Volume 1 - Paperback

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by Joe Dever (Author)The classic role-playing adventure returns! YOU are the sole survivor of a devastating attack on the monastery of the Kai, who for thousands of years have protected the realm of Sommerlund. The servants of darkness hunt you across every turn of the page. Can you reach the capital and warn the king of the gathering evil in time? Will you survive? Choose your skills and your weapons wisely--your choice may be the difference between life and death in the most fantastic and...

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by Robert Carpenter (Illustrator), Alex Hooper (Author)Alex Hooper and Author Robert Carpenter collaborated to present a great story about the journey that Alex took to become who he is today. A student athlete at Winston Salem State University and great father shares his ups and downs he took to reach his goals coming out of the Harlem river projects. Alex shares in his children's book small stories to encourage young people Number of Pages: 42 Dimensions: 0.11 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: ...

Kat Karateka Y El Kata Club / Kat Karateka and the Kata Club - Paperback

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by Juan Carlos Bonache (Author), Inés Masip (Author), Sandra Sánchez (Author) Diviértete y aprende con las aventuras de Kat, la gata karateka, y sus amigos del Kata Club! Katerina Katosawa es una gata valiente y audaz que quiere ser la mejor karateka del mundo y no parará hasta conseguirlo, por mucho que le digan que es demasiado pequeña y adorable. Quiere entrar en el Kata Club, el mejor dojo de la ciudad. Para ello tendrá que entrenar mucho, pero, sobre todo, tendrá que descubrir lo que si...

Fearless: The Tim Brookshaw Story - Hardcover

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by Chris Pitt (Author)A champion jump jockey who finished second in a Grand National without stirrups; who broke his back yet overcame paralysis, not just to walk again but to ride in a race; who became a catalyst for the Injured Jockeys Fund."When people suffered that kind of injury in the 1950s and 60s, the approach was, 'you've broken your back, you'll never walk again'. Now you've got gyms and trainers and physios to get you motivated. Tim got himself motivated. He did things and helped h...

Trigger McCord: Cricket Umpire - Paperback

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by Michael Riley (Author)Marty 'Trigger' McCord, is a 12-year-old boy who loves cricket and hates being bullied by Harley Stevens, the star of his school and club cricket teams. Marty lives for the weekend when he can play cricket, watch his Dad's team play cricket and watch cricket on TV. It is his escape from the bullying he lives with at school. A chance to help out as an umpire in an interschool cricket match and his evolving friendship with Therana, a new girl at school and a star cricke...

The Mythology of Kobe Bryant: Theology and the Culture of Sport - Hardcover

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by Darvin Anton Adams (Author), Lewis Brogdon (Foreword by)Adams defines the mythology of Kobe Bryant as the ways and means in which Kobe's inspirational greatness transcended the culture of sport and the ever-changing context of human existence as we know it. Here the mythological greatness of Kobe Bryant, in life and death, leaves creative space for a knowledgeable interpretation of what made Kobe, to borrow the word of LeBron James, immortal. Whether it was founded in the unfathomable amou...

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by Deborah Kerbel (Author), Miki Sato (Illustrator)Sunnyrain sparkling showersWaterfor our trees and flowersForpreschoolers, rainy weather is full of possibility. A puddle in the back yardis just waiting for a stomp in rubber rain boots. A light drizzle is perfectfor a search-and-rescue mission for worms and snails. And watching a heavyrainfall makes sitting inside with a warm bowl of soup all the cozier.In RainyDays, author Deborah Kerbel once again captures the magic of earlychildhood awe a...

The Martial Application of the Shotgun - Paperback

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by Paul G. Markel (Author)The 12 gauge shotgun is and has been a powerful fighting tool for centuries. The shotgun is also extremely versatile. This versatility has led to mythology and misunderstanding about how to employ the shotgun in a martial or fighting fashion.During the text, Paul Markel will dispel numerous myths and misunderstandings and focus on the practical and efficient application of the shotgun for personal combat.Topics Include: The Martial Application of the ShotgunWhy the 1...

Court Lord: Who Controlled the Court Better, Bill Russell or Wilt Chamberlain - Paperback

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by Raphael R. Wilson (Author)Court Lord - A Must ReadThe two greatest centers in the history of the sport were Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain.Whoever you compare the two to or who you decide to choose, both centers have accomplished enough in their professional lives to qualify as the finest centers to ever play the position.Whether Wilt, the scoring machine who had no trouble scoring 60 points or more.Or there was Russell, the ideal teammate and rebounding magnet. Oh, and throughout his 1...

Sabastian Vettel; Genius or Joker: German formula 1 race driver retires, (insight story) - Paperback

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by Silverbrain Publications (Author)Sebastian Vettel, a four-time Formula 1 world champion, has declared his retirement after this campaign. The 35-year-old acknowledged that he was scared about what the future might hold for him and that his worries about the climate emergency and F1's contribution to the issue played a factor in his decision-making process.In SABASTIAN VETTEL GENIUS OR JOKER, you will get to uncover the hidden truth behind his decision to retire as a professional formula 1 ...

The Making of a Doctor Part 2: The Sequel - Hardcover

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by Julius Adebiyi Akanni ?Odip? (Author)Introduction. Query results listed in tables for results of queries that list appointments before 1050 hours and after 1730 hours in: (a) October 2010 to October 2015 (b) November 1997 to November 2015 (c) December 1997 to December 2012 Number of Pages: 1014 Dimensions: 2.44 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 09, 2022

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by Emily Matheis (Author), Albert Arrayás (Illustrator)A charming picture book tale that showcases how the rewards of our efforts can come from the most unexpected of places. Bang! Whack! Whirr! It's time for a birdhouse-building contest! Opal's friends all have endless ideas on how to make their constructions stand out. There are bells, pom-poms, basketballs, and many more materials to use--and yet Opal still feels stuck. Maybe a simple, sturdy piece wood...a few nails and screws will be ju...

Red Clay and Dust: The Evolution of Southern Dirt Racing - Hardcover

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by Gary L. Parker (Author), Kent Harrelson (Illustrator), Karen Paul Stone (Designed by)History of automobile racing on dirt tracks in the southern United States. Focuses on the first Dirt Cars of the late 1950's, the "late models," the "super late models," and on the Dirt Racing Speedways and series. Includes short biographies of 25 famous drivers and 92 photographs. Number of Pages: 182 Dimensions: 0.63 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: July 16, 2015

C is for Capoeira: The Basics of Capoeira from A to Z - Paperback

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by Randal Henry (Author), Manal Aboelata-Henry (Author), Keef Aura (Artist)C is for Capoeira will help you become familiar with capoeira words and sounds and connect them to capoeira movements.More than just a capoeira based alphabet and numbers book, C is for Capoeira will make the sounds and sights of capoeira accessible to anyone who is not familiar with them, and engage readers at any stage of life.Presented in the format of a children's book, C is for Capoeira uses letters, words, number...

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by Louise Greig (Author), Hannah Peck (Illustrator) A heartwarming winter story, exploring big emotions - from the award-winning author of The Night Box Ed is at his happiest when winter comes and Green turns to White. White means snow and playing on his fast, sleek, shiny sled.But one day, some other sleds whizz by - faster, sleeker, shinier - making Ed's sled seem old and dull and slow.There is only one thing to do... Ed must build a new sled, so spectacular, it will stop everyone in their...

Beating the Impossible: A Life of Comebacks, Extreme Sports and PTSD - Hardcover

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by Don Schwartz (Author), Bronwyn Preece (Editor), Lee Schwartz (Editor)Extreme athlete Don Schwartz has achieved, overcome, and somehow survived the impossible...repeatedly. A pioneer in the snowboarding world, Schwartz was horrifically burned in a tragic helicopter crash at the age of twenty which left him permanently disfigured. In the years following the accident, Schwartz goes on to become a world-level champion in various extreme sports and outdoor survival competitions. From winning an...

Army Bowl Games, Volume 1: 1890-2010 - Paperback

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by Mike Belter (Author)This book describes the first five bowl games in Army Football history., with a brief description or the 1984, 1985, 1988, 1996, and 2010 seasons. Also included are the three postseason games in 1929, 1930, and 1931 played by Army plus the difficult and frustrating history of outstanding Army Football Teams who were denied the opportunity to participate in college football bowl games prior to the 1984 season. Number of Pages: 410 Dimensions: 0.84 x 9 x 6 IN Publication ...

The Making of a Doctor Part 2: The Sequel - Paperback

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by Julius Adebiyi Akanni ?Odip? (Author)Introduction. Query results listed in tables for results of queries that list appointments before 1050 hours and after 1730 hours in: (a) August 2007 to August 2015 (b) September 1997 to September 2015 (c) October 1997 to October 2009 Number of Pages: 938 Dimensions: 2.09 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 03, 2022

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by Julius Adebiyi Akanni ?Odip? (Author)Introduction. Query results listed in tables for results of queries that list appointments before 1050 hours and after 1730 hours in: (a) August 2007 to August 2015 (b) September 1997 to September 2015 (c) October 1997 to October 2009 Number of Pages: 938 Dimensions: 2.25 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 03, 2022

First Gyro: The last aircraft type to conquer the world - Paperback

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by Norman Surplus (Author) Number of Pages: 544 Dimensions: 1.21 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: April 05, 2022