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  35 Miles From Shore - The...

  Emilio Corsetti III

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  Winner of the 2018 Audiobook Listeners Award for nonfiction 
  On May 2, 1970, a DC-9 jet with 57 passengers and a crew of six departed from New York’s JFK International Airport en route to the tropical island of St. Maarten, but four hours and 34 minutes later the flight ended in the shark-infested waters of the Caribbean. It was, and remains, the only open-water ditching of a commercial jet. The subsequent rescue of survivors took nearly three hours and involved the coast guard, navy, and marines. This gripping account of that fateful day recounts what was happening inside the cabin, the cockpit, and the helicopters as the crews struggled against the weather and dwindling daylight to rescue the survivors, who had only their life vests and a lone escape chute to keep them afloat.

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  Quick Diamond Quilts & Beyond -...

  Jan Krentz

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  The popular quilt designer and teacher demonstrates beginner-friendly techniques with these 12 new diamond quilt patterns without inset seams!   Quilting with geometric patterns such as diamonds can seem challenging. But in Quick Diamond Quilts & Beyond, award-winning quilting instructor Jan Krentz shares her own classroom-tested techniques that make diamond quilting easy.    Artists new to quilting will enjoy these lighthearted, original patterns featuring large shapes, easy piecing options, and fresh fabric combinations. Jan also offers tips on color value, texture, and contrast to enhance your fabric selection, and shows how using geometric fabrics can make your quilts shine.

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  Racing with Aloha - An Inspiring...

  Fred Haywood

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  “Haywood has a blend of the intellectual, philosopher, athlete, adventurer, quiet warrior, and curious student. This book entertains, informs, and inspires.” —Laird Hamilton 
   
  No one knows who first put a sail on a surfboard, but everyone would agree that Fred Haywood pioneered the sport of windsurfing. Few know he is also an Olympic contender who swam a record-breaking backstroke alongside his friend Mark Spitz. Before he discovered speed sailing, he surfed with the likes of Gerry Lopez, exploring exotic undiscovered surf spots around the world. Only his friends know how growing up on the island of Maui influenced him to carry his success with humility and generosity, stressing camaraderie over competition and preferring fun over fanfare.  
   
  Racing with Aloha is a delightful story that will enchant anyone who loves or longs for the timeless mystique of the Hawaiian Islands. Young readers will delight in the story of a youth who swam with sharks—by accident, of course—and who was as surprised as his coach and teammates to find himself featured in Sports Illustrated magazine. Water aficionados will long for the days of surfing undiscovered beaches. And the countless windsurfing enthusiasts who trekked to Maui in the 1980s, following in Fred’s wake, will relish the memories he shares of windsurfing Ho’okipa, the legendary beach still boasting some of the biggest waves in the world. 
   
  “From being one of the best swimmers on the planet to becoming the fastest man on a windsurfer and so much more, I am honored to know someone as humble and inspiring as Fred Haywood.” —Kai Lenny

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  Epic Brainteasers for Kids - The...

  Aldous Williams

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  Embark on a whimsical journey of wit and wonder with Epic Brainteasers for Kids the ultimate audiobook collection of logic puzzles and riddles tailored for school-age children. This engaging and entertaining compilation is not just a source of endless fun but also a vibrant tool for enhancing cognitive skills and creative thinking in kids. 
  Perfectly pitched for young minds, this audiobook is brimming with over 100 riddles and logic puzzles. Each puzzle and riddle is thoughtfully designed to be age-appropriate, ensuring that every listener finds both challenge and joy in the twists and turns of each conundrum. Some of the more complex riddles include explanations if the answer isn't immediately clear. 
  Narrated with a lively and humorous tone, "Epic Brainteasers for Kids" is more than just an audiobook; it's an interactive experience that encourages children to think outside the box. The riddles range from simple, giggle-inducing teasers for the younger audience to more complex logic puzzles that will intrigue and engage older children, and even adults. This variety ensures that the audiobook grows with your child, providing a fresh and exciting challenge at every stage of their development. 
  Ideal for family road trips, classroom activities, or as a fun way to wind down before bed, these puzzles are designed to sharpen young minds and foster a love for problem-solving. Beyond entertainment, they also aid in improving memory, concentration, and logical thinking skills. 
  Epic Brainteasers for Kids is a gateway to a world of imagination, laughter, and learning. It's the perfect gift for children who love to question, ponder, and laugh - all at the same time. Get ready for lots of fun and a lifetime of benefits as you and your child explore this captivating collection of brain-boosting puzzles!

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  Island of the Lost - Shipwrecked...

  Joan Druett

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  Auckland Island is a godforsaken place in the middle of the Southern Ocean, 285 miles south of New Zealand. With year-round freezing rain and howling winds, it is one of the most forbidding places in the world. To be shipwrecked there means almost certain death.In 1864 Captain Thomas Musgrave and his crew of four aboard the schooner Grafton wreck on the southern end of the island. Utterly alone in a dense coastal forest, plagued by stinging blowflies and relentless rain, Captain Musgrave inspires his men to take action. With barely more than their bare hands, they build a cabin and, remarkably, a forge, where they manufacture their tools.Incredibly, at the same time on the opposite end of the island, the Invercauld wrecks during a horrible storm. Nineteen men stagger ashore. Unlike Captain Musgrave, the captain of the Invercauld falls apart given the same dismal circumstances. His men fight and split up; some die of starvation, others turn to cannibalism. Only three survive. Musgrave and all of his men not only endure for nearly two years, they also plan their own astonishing escape, setting off on one of the most courageous sea voyages in history.

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  Vintage Baby Knits - More Than...

  Kristen Rengren

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  The longtime knitter and vintage fashion expert puts a contemporary twist on classic knit babywear in this beautifully photographed pattern book. While working as a vintage clothing dealer, combing through estate sales and eBay listings, longtime knitter Kristen Rengren amassed hundreds of knitting pattern booklets from 1920 through 1960. Now a knitwear designer, Rengren brings us the result of her combined passions in Vintage Baby Knits, a charming collection of more than 40 contemporary updates of timeless baby patterns. Projects range from small, quick-to-knit items like hats, booties, and shrugs to larger, more challenging designs for sweaters, onesies, and dresses, including a lace christening gown. Beautiful photographs capture a bevy of adorable babies and toddlers wearing these knitted treasures. Also included are sidebars on baby fashion and knitting culture in this bygone era, and a complete reference section. Destined to be a classic itself, Vintage Baby Knits promises family heirlooms for 21st-century babies.

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