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Charles Paris mysteries volume 9
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Playing the corpse in a murder mystery at the Regent Theatre is not exactly a triumph for Charles Paris. In fact, his career could not sink any lower. However, suddenly the mystery spills over into real life with the artistic director's apparent suicide. But was it suicide - or murder? Charles Paris determines to find out.
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Based on the source material for the Alec Guinness classic Kind Hearts and Coronets, Murder in the Title follows the exploits of Anton Gascoyne, a poor and distant heir to one of Britain's great noble families, who decides to murder his way to the Gascoyne earldom. But the closer he gets to the coronet, the greater the suspicion he falls under. Will Anton get away with it? Murder in the Title will keep you guessing until the end!
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Do you feel out of control, as though youre not in charge of your own life? Does it seem like others are living your life for you? You have the power to change that feeling. You can take charge of your destiny. Author Lim Siew Lan believes we all have the capacity to meet a higher purpose by simply tapping into the depths of our own minds. In this inspirational manual, she presents a guide to discovering the depth and dimensionality of the mind through...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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No girls allowed? Not anymore! Today's female athletes have an equal shot at playing sports and even going pro. It is all thanks to Title IX, a law that protects their rights in sports and more. Decades later, the law is still evolving-and still going strong. Learn more about the law that brought equality to sports with this nonfiction reader featuring TIME For Kids content. The detailed images and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational...
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If you do more than one thing for work, then you are more than one thing.
If this describes you, then you may be a hybrid professional. Until recently, hybrids have been, hidden in the workforce. But, today and moving forward, the secret is out.
In today's world, professional identity is no longer just about being an expert or a generalist. Now, workers can be both. These hybrid professionals have unique talents that defy conventional labels because...
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Immerse your child in the enchanting world of Sammy, a plucky young squirrel, and his wise friend, Oliver the Owl. Join them on a captivating journey as they navigate the forest's challenges, make new friends, and discover hidden secrets in this heartwarming children's story. Sammy's resilience, hard work, and the enduring power of friendship are brought to life through vivid storytelling, making this a must-read for kids aged 4-12. Sammy's lessons...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn more about the landmark 1972 law that changed women's sports forever. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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For the first time in global history, Eternal books has burst the scientific bubble by revealing the wonders of creation. People from all walks of life simply must take the opportunity to examine these books. Read these amazing small-size books to stave off the can of worms and quicksand which politics, religion, education, science and civilization have become.
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This soldier and quiet son of a shepherd would be acknowledged by many as the greatest long distance runner the world had ever known. One evening while returning to his home in Addis Ababa from training in the Ethiopian countryside, Bikila was involved in a tragic car accident which left him paralyzed from the waist down. Unable to walk and faced with the greatest challenge of his life, he struggled to maintain his will to live and in the process...
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"Finalist for the 2006 Billie Award in Journalism, Women's Sport Foundation" "Honorable Mention for the 2006 Myers Outstanding Book Award" Welch Suggs is associate director of the Knight Foundation Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics and is also pursuing a Ph.D. in education policy at the University of Georgia. He is the former senior editor for athletics at the Chronicle of Higher Education, and has written about sports for the Kansas City Star...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 6
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"Not long ago, people believed girls shouldn't play sports. That math and science courses were too difficult for them. That higher education should be left to the men. Nowadays, this may be hard to imagine, but it was only fifty years ago all of this changed with the introduction of the historical civil rights bill Title IX. This is the story about the determined lawmakers, teachers, parents, and athletes that advocated for women all over the country...
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It's 2137 A.D. To civilized Americans, Europe exists only as a legend, an ancient mythic land, a civilization that went mad back in 1914 and tore itself to pieces in a blood-mad frenzy, forcing America to cut off all contact for its own protection. No American has seen Europe or any European for more than two centuries.
But now, a combination of bad weather and a subordinate's treachery forces Lieutenant Jefferson Turck of the Pan-American Navy across...
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It was just a bunch of junk...
...but the millennia-old emergency suit was anything but junk, and Petekil Ekil has to figure out how it works.
Three linked short stories from the Salvage Title Universe introduce Pete and his friends Orlin, Jinx, and Jerry. They have a tendency to get into trouble, but it's okay, Pete has a talent...
...for rescue.
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This book is the third in a series of the misguided advenures of four men and their beloved pets who continue to pursue the ultimate dream, the coveted prankster title. Instead of one mystery to solve,there are two mini mysteries a character will try and solve for you. Between the ladies quest for the title and additional pranks by the men, this book will definitely keep your interest until the very end.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Girls have always enjoyed playing sports. But before Title IX, they did not always get the chance to play on school sports teams. Passed in 1972, the new law required that schools provide girls with equal opportunities to play sports. This nonfiction book explores the history and impact of Title IX, and engages students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. Important text features include a glossary, index,...
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You may recognize their names from your local news or online media, but you've never heard the stories of the changemakers behind the bylines.
They're CEOs and students, publishers and entrepreneurs-women whose passion for storytelling has propelled them on their unconventional career paths. Beyond the Title: Women in Journalism and Media brings them out from behind the scenes to tell their own stories. Their mold-breaking, glass-shattering achievements...
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Changing the Game is set at a fictional university in the mid-1990s. A debate over the role of athletics quickly expands to encompass demands that women's sports and athletes receive more resources and opportunities. The result is a firestorm of controversy on and off campus. Drawing on congressional testimonies from the Title IX hearings, players advance their views in student government meetings, talk radio shows, town meetings, and impromptu rallies....
20) One punch from the promised land: Leon Spinks, Michael Spinks, and the myth of the heavyweight title
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"The story of the first brothers to capture the world heavyweight title, Leon and Michael Spinks, who fought their way out of the projects, took on the biggest names in boxing (including Ali and Tyson), and made millions of dollars.... But one brother would find himself strung-out, back in the projects"--