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Jake, Reinvented

Gordon Korman · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 165
Format: Paperback

There is a mysterious new student at F. Scott Fitzgerald High. Jake Garrett looks like he's stepped out of a J. Crew ad, he's the best long-snapper the football team has ever had, and he hosts the party every Friday night.
All the guys want to be like him, and all the girls want...
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I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story

Anthony Daniels · DK
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

Discover the incredible untold story of one of Star Wars' most iconic characters, C-3PO, told by the man who knows him best."Did you hear that? They've shut down the main reactor! We'll be destroyed for sure. This is madness."These words were the very first to be spoken...
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Be a Player: A Breakthrough Approach to Playing Better ON the Golf Course

Pia Nilsson · Atria Books
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

The founders of the world-renowned VISION54 training program and the authors of the bestselling Every Shot Must Have a Purpose take golf instruction to the next level in this groundbreaking new approach to mastering the game.Golf is a beloved yet technical game, so a sound swing and precise...
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The Complete Sailing Manual, 4th Edition

STEVE SLEIGHT · DK
Pages: 448
Format: Hardcover

An essential reference book for sailing enthusiasts, now in its fourth edition with a foreword by quadruple Olympic gold medalist Ben Ainslie.Learn the basics of sailing, master navigation, and maintain your boat with The Complete Sailing Manual, written by instructor and former British...
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Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances

LELAND MELVIN · Amistad
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

In this moving, inspirational memoir, a former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance and grace that align to create the opportunities for success.

Leland Melvin...

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Lou: Fifty Years of Kicking Dirt, Playing Hard, and Winning Big in the Sweet Spot of Baseball

Lou Piniella · HarperLuxe
Pages: 512
Format: Paperback

In this candid, revealing, and entertaining memoir, the beloved New York Yankee legend looks back over his nearly fifty-year career as a player and a manager, sharing insights and stories about some of his most memorable moments and some of the biggest names in Major League Baseball.For...
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Coach Wooden and Me: Our 50-Year Friendship On and Off the Court

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar · Grand Central Publishing
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explores his 50-year friendship with Coach John Wooden, one of the most enduring and meaningful relationships in sports history.
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Papi: My Story

David Ortiz · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

An entertaining, unfiltered memoir by one of the game's greatest, most clutch sluggers and beloved personalities

David "Big Papi" Ortiz is a baseball icon and one of the most popular figures ever to play the game. As a key part of the Boston Red Sox for 14 years, David...
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Haikyu!!, Vol. 11

Haruichi Furudate · Viz Media
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly!Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! He decides to join...
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Depression: A Teen's Guide to Survive and Thrive

Jacqueline B Toner · Magination Press
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

This book provides guidance for teenagers who are depressed or at risk for depression by discussing cognitive behavioral therapy principles. Intended to serve as an adjunct to therapy, this is a very practical and easy-to-read book that is not overwhelming for teens.
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