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"Best friends Unity and Ellen are in serious ruts. High school teacher Ellen, whose son's dream of going out of state for college is arousing financial anxiety, hasn't dated since she became pregnant on the night of her junior prom. Unity, a successful handyman, is grieving after her soldier husband was killed three years ago. Each woman goads the other to venture out of her restrictive comfort zone, daring the other to take on a list of challenges,...
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Despite what some readers might assume, world-famous Western writer Zane Grey wasn't born on an isolated ranch in Montana or Wyoming. Instead, he grew up in the Midwest and attended the University of Pennsylvania courtesy of a baseball scholarship. He draws on his experiences as a college athlete in The Young Pitcher, which follows the travails and triumphs of player Ken Ward's university career.
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A professional sports team owner (baseball, football, and basketball) meets with his general managers to discuss a highly acclaimed college athlete featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. His proficiency is in the three sports identified. When the owner becomes, disgruntled with the fact that all three of his general managers want, the athlete for their respective sport, he exclaims, "Why can't we draft this kid for all three of my teams?"
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4) What Follows
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What if five- and four-star black basketball players attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities instead of powerhouse institutions such as Duke University, University of Kentucky, or the University of North Carolina? What Follows explores exactly that.
What Follows tells the fictional story of Chance Knight, the number one ranked high school basketball player in the nation. A tragic event influences his decision to attend an HBCU instead...
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This fictional story covers the life of the main character, Tony Stephens, for one year. He has graduated from college with a degree in education. He's also a gifted musician and a decent athlete. He is looking forward to getting a teaching job and improving his relationship with his girlfriend, Melissa. However, his plans are dealt a blow when he can't find a job in education and has to move back home with his parents to take a job in a factory.
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Sports has long been a powerful agent for change in American society. For the first time, the heritage of one region is examined through these lens. African-American Athletes in Arkansas brings to light forgotten figures and cultural giants who helped change the nation. These narrative non-fiction, primary sourced stories include:
1) An in-depth look at the evolution of various strands of black nationalism as seen through Muhammad Ali's college lecture...
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African-American Athletes in Arkansas is an inspirational collection of stories about amazing Arkansans, who helped change the nation. Much of the information comes from firsthand interviews. The narrative non-fiction features include:
1) The inspiring story behind a "Jackie Robinson of the NBA" - "Sweetwater" Clifton, who grew up in Lonoke County, Ark., attended DuSable High in Chicago and then starred for the New York Knicks
2) The amazing story...
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One of Sports Illustrated's Top 100 Sports Books of All Time: A classic collection by one of the twentieth century's most influential sportswriters From 1923 to 1937, New York Daily News columnist Paul Gallico's dispatches from ringside, rink-side, the sidelines, and the grandstand were a must-read for every American sports fan. Where else could one discover what it was really like to box heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey? To tee off against...
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Record keeper volume 1
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"The Record Keeper is empathy through fiction."
- Actor, Comedian and Film Producer Wayne Brady on The Record Keeper which he plans to bring to the Silver Screen.
The Record Keeper is a visceral and thrilling near-future dystopia examining past and present race relations.
After World War III, Earth is in ruins, and the final armies have come to a reluctant truce. Everyone must obey the law—in...
- Actor, Comedian and Film Producer Wayne Brady on The Record Keeper which he plans to bring to the Silver Screen.
The Record Keeper is a visceral and thrilling near-future dystopia examining past and present race relations.
After World War III, Earth is in ruins, and the final armies have come to a reluctant truce. Everyone must obey the law—in...
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This is a true adventure story through many family generations with few romantic overtones. But for those tennis enthusiasts around the USA, the name of Charlene Grafton will ring a bell. In this memoir, the life of Charlene Grafton, her brothers, sister and the ancestors before them are revealed. As you read this compelling story, you will find qualities and values you would not expect to appear in their immediate family. Many circumstances could...
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"Redheaded, curly-haired Zoe is openhearted, kind and free-spirited, and dreams of becoming a famous actor in New York City. Shy Emily struggles with mental health but has the heart and soul of a writer. And Shannon - tall, athletic, strong - has a deep sense of loyalty that will serve her well when she heads off to military college. As Zoe, Emily and Shannon grow into women - forging careers, following dreams and finding love - they’ll learn that...
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Hundred Oaks volume 5
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IL: UG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 10
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To honor her dead boyfriend and cope with her grief and guilt, college student Annie trains for a marathon with athletic Jeremiah, who flirts with Annie on the trails and makes her feel alive and happy and guilty all at the same time.
13) A deadly legacy
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Brooklyn native John Testarossa is now an LAPD homicide detective. His investigation into a washed up body takes him into the world of college athletics and illegal doping.
14) I'm with stupid
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IL: UG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 8
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"It's nerd-turned-jock Felton Reinstein's last year before college, and the choices he makes now will affect the rest of his life. That's a lot of pressure. Before leaving home forever, Felton will have to figure out just who he is, even if, sometimes, it sucks to be him"--Provided by publisher.
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