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Quick view Caught by the Sea: My Life on Boats by Gary Paulsen Gary Paulsen, author of Hatchet and other adventure novels, tells about his lifelong love of sailing, boats he has owned, and the storms, sharks, and peaceful lagoons he has experienced on his voyages. View Details
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Quick view Believe: My Faith and the Tackle That Changed My Life by Eric Legrand The remarkable Rutgers University football player, paralyzed from the neck down during a game, shares the full story of the injury that transformed his life and the faith that guides him in a powerful chronicle of determination, courage, faith, and hope. View Details
Quick view American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey on the New China by Matthew Polly Laced with humor and illuminated by cultural insight, this coming-of-age tale explores one young Americans quest to become a kung fu master at Chinas legendary Shaolin Temple. 8-page photo insert. View Details
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