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Benchwarmers volume 2
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A new coach's flagrant racism, a teammate's endless sabotage, and local media interest make it difficult for Andi Carillo and Jeff Michaels to keep both of their basketball teams on track.
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Carmen Fenton is a waitress at Greyton's Grill. She is also a student studying to earn a college degree in marketing. Upon graduation, Carmen is seeking an internship at an executive firm where she plans to eventually climb the corporate ladder. Carmen is eager to complete college. She can barely wait to take advantage of the internship program NYU offers. Unaware of the competitive nature of the marketing business, she is ill-prepared for practices...
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Cuando Dave Asprey empezó su exitoso podcast de radio en EEUU hace más de cinco años, buscaba personas influyentes de todas las disciplinas: desde bioquímicos que revolucionaron la investigación en laboratorios desconocidos, a líderes que cambiaron el mundo y maestros de la meditación que encontraron la paz interior. Sus invitados han sido personas que revolucionaron sus áreas de estudio o incluso abrieron campos completamente nuevos. Dave...
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Game changers volume 1
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When the coach's son, Shawn O'Brien, is chosen to play quarterback, eleven-year-old Ben McBain is not surprised--but when he tries to be a good teammate and help the inconsistent Shawn, he is startled to learn that his new friend does not really want the position.
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Don't throw away your shot to read about the fascinating life of Lin-Manuel Miranda! This high-interest biography describes the inspirational life story of Lin-Manuel Miranda, the award-winning playwright, composer, lyricist, singer, and actor who created the musicals In the Heights and Hamilton: An American Musical. Students will be encouraged to follow their dreams as they are engaged in reading about this creative, talented individual. Developed
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What does Jesus Christ, Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Michael Jackson, Bishop TD Jakes, Billy Graham, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Leontyne Price, Mahatma Ghandi, Steve Jobs, Bishop Jimmie A. Ellis III and Oprah Winfrey have in common. Two things! None of them originated the field of expertise for which they have excelled and all of them by virtue of their presence and participation in the game of Life have forever changed the trajectory of...
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J.K. Rowling's success is beyond impressive. Few authors in history have experienced anything like it. There are theme parks that recreate the Potter world, multiple films, rock bands named for Potter places and characters, websites dedicated to Potter lore, and Quidditch teams around the world. This high-interest biography details the fascinating life of the creator of the Harry Potter books-J.K. Rowling. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring...
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This high-interest biography examines the life of Kwame Alexander, the author of The Crossover. From his birth in 1968 to winning the Newbery Medal in 2015, students will read about the people and places that influenced his life and career, and will be encouraged to follow their dreams as they are engaged in reading. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this full-color nonfiction book includes essential text features like an index,...
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Game Changers: Kwame Alexander builds critical literacy skills with this fascinating nonfiction reader designed to engage eighth grade students. Keep your students at the edge of their seats with content that will keep them enthralled from the first page to the last. Showcasing the work of the Kwame Alexander, this informational text examines the life of the author of the 2015 Newbery Medal. Aligned with state standards, Beyond Words: Kwame Alexander...
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Are you yearning to delve into the monumental lives of history's titans without drowning in information overload? Look no further.
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It is becoming increasingly obvious that the United States needs reliable and inexpensive energy to propel our economy and protect our national security interests. Game Changers presents five research and development efforts from American universities that offer a cheaper, cleaner, and more secure national energy system. Drawing from the efforts of the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) and other leading university research centers, the book describes...
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2023.
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"Celebrate some of the LGBTQIA+ community's modern-day trailblazers, champions, and icons who have shaped, or are shaping, our world, from well-known public figures and allies to others you will wish you had heard of earlier. Covering topics including coming out, gender, mental health, and activism, this book is packed full of empowering quotes, inspiring life lessons, and helpful advice that will encourage you to embrace your story and find your...
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For anyone burdened by stress and anxiety, just the thought of trying to make a positive life change can feel utterly overwhelming. Wanting to live a healthier life may sound easy, but what about the time needed for meal prepping? What about the added meal-plan costs to your budget? Do you have to wake up at dawn to take that meditation class? When you are surrounded by stress, it's all too easy to completely derail yourself...with more stress. Life...
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A brand new, fast-paced, fully illustrated history of basketball through its flashpoints, innovations, and innovators.
This book answers the questions: What were the 50 most revolutionary personalities, rules, strategies, rivalries, controversies, organizational changes, radio and television advancements, and more in the history of basketball-college and the pros? And how, exactly, did they forever change the game? “Basketball's Game Changers”...
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For serious football fans wanting to relive the most unforgettable, extraordinary, and gut-wrenching moments in Alabama's history, this account explores the team's greatest plays, providing context, back story, relevant circumstances, and comments from those directly involved ineach play. Photos help reanimate memories, including offensive lineman Jerry Duncan's unlikely catch to help beat Nebraska in the 1966 Orange Bowl, the goal-line stand against...
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