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  Live the Impossible - How a...

  Jenny Smith

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  When a tragic accident crushes her dreams, can a young woman fight to thrive once again?  
  As a teen growing up in the 80's, Jenny Smith loved life. But when a spinal cord injury paralyzed her from the chest down, her days of gymnastics and playing music came to an agonizing end. Completely reliant on others for her most basic needs, privacy and independence became things of the past. 
  Refusing to give up, Jenny struggled along the exhausting, painful, and endless road to living as a quadriplegic. So when opportunity knocked, she risked everything to travel abroad to distribute wheelchairs, play wheelchair sports, and advocate for people with disabilities as a "roll model." 
  In this inspiring account, Jenny Smith shares with honesty the physical, emotional, and relational hardships facing those with paralysis. And with her revelations and introspection, she guides the reader on a stirring journey full of humor, faith, and fortitude.

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  Life of Buddha

  Asvaghosha Bodhisattva

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  Embark on a spiritual journey with "Life of Buddha" by Asvaghosha Bodhisattva, a poetic and enlightening narrative chronicling the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. From his princely origins to his profound enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, this timeless classic delves into the trials, discoveries, and compassionate wisdom that defined the Buddha's path. A must-read for seekers of spiritual insight, this work illuminates the transformative power of enlightenment and inner peace.

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  99 Bottles - A Black Sheep's...

  André Hueston Mack

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  99 Bottles is a highly opinionated, vibrantly illustrated wine guide from one of the country’s most celebrated—and unorthodox—sommeliers and winemakers. 
   
  In this entertaining, informative, and thoroughly unconventional wine guide, award-winning sommelier, winemaker, and wine educator André Hueston Mack presents readers with the 99 bottles that have most impacted his life. Instead of just pairing wines with foods, Mack pairs practical information with personal stories, offering up recommendations alongside reflections on being one of the only African Americans to ever work at the top level of the American wine industry. 
   
  The 99 bottles range from highly accessible commercial wines to the most rarefied Bordeaux on the wine list at The French Laundry, and each bottle offers readers something to learn about wine. This window into Mack’s life combines a maverick’s perspective on the wine industry with an insider’s advice on navigating wine lists, purchasing wine, and drinking more diverse and interesting selections at home. 99 Bottles is a one-of-a-kind exploration of wine culture today from a true trailblazer.

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  Winter's Playground - The...

  Timothy Whittenburg

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  Discover Whispers of Winter: A Journey Through Snow-Covered Memories  
   
  The pulse of adventure syncs with the crunch of fresh snow underfoot in this enchanting compendium, "Winter's Playground: Timeless Tales of Snowy Recreation." It captures the essence of winter sports and the soul in each snowflake. Dive into the evolution of skiing and snowboarding, from subversive beginnings to global phenomena. Stand with hockey legends, tracing the sport from humble pond games to national pride. Explore Nordic skiing's serene silence and the age-old joy of sledding. Roar through quiet landscapes on snowmobiles, connecting communities with trails. 
   
  Discover the endurance and companionship in dog sledding, the elegance of figure skating, and the strategic dance of curling. Delight in the craft of snow sculpting and global celebrations coloring the coldest months. Look ahead to the sustainable future of these cherished pastimes and reflect on preserving winter's magic amid change. "Winter's Playground" is more than historical facts; it's an invitation to continue the legacy, to add your story to the snowy recreation saga. Bundle up, step into frostbitten air, and prepare to etch your path on winter's canvas.

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  Memorabilia - Remembering...

  Xenophon, Tim Zengerink

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  What if the truest lessons of philosophy came not from books—but from life itself? 
  Memorabilia by Xenophon brings us the Socrates who walked among the people—offering counsel, asking questions, and demonstrating virtue by example. This modern translation opens up a deeply human and practical portrait of a philosopher devoted to living wisely and helping others do the same. 
  What you’ll discover inside: 
  •	A rich collection of real-life dialogues with Socrates and his companions 
  •	Everyday teachings on virtue, friendship, self-control, and justice 
  •	A compassionate and clear portrayal of philosophy in action 
  •	A faithful yet modernized rendering of Xenophon’s enduring tribute 
  Step into the streets of ancient Athens and discover what made Socrates not only wise—but unforgettable.

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  Bom Bom - A Wacky Hippie Trail...

  Mark A Tesoriero

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  Bom Bom - A Wacky Hippie Trail Adventure is a coming of age road trip punctuated by the music and politics of the seventies. A story of youthful hedonism, love, self-discovery and wild adventures through amazing landscapes that only a few were brave or stupid enough to embrace.  
  "In the 1960s and 1970s tens of thousands of young Australians headed overseas on “the big adventure”. Some ended up in “Kangaroo Valley” in London drinking vast quantities of Fosters and being immortalised by Barry Humphries in the form of the innocent abroad, Bazza McKenzie. Others took various hippie trails and, although they little knew what they were doing, went on a complex journey of self-discovery. 
  So why have we never had a really good account of these wild adventures which, with a bit of luck, were always stories about sex and drugs and rock’n’roll. I suspect the problem was Hunter S. Thompson. When someone writes a book like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas the bar is set so high … and imitation is a fatal flaw. This omission has now been corrected. 
  In “Bom Bom” Mark Tesoriero has written the best, and most fascinating, account of a remarkable adventure and a remarkable life. Here, told in an easy conversational style without pretension and without any attempt at “gonzo” style writing, is the story of a young Sydney man who headed out with a friend to experience the hippie trail. It is a story of friendships made; of loves and dalliances along the way; and of adventures in the eternal quest for good drugs and lots of fun. 
  Don’t underestimate it: this is an important book. It is a slice of life, experienced with great joy and intensity, which many experienced but very few have written about with such clear-eyed honesty. Mark Tesoriero makes a mockery of that old cliché that “If you remember the ‘60s, you weren’t really there”. He remembers everything … and he definitely was there." Bruce Elder

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