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  Gold from Iron - A Humble...

  Nick Baumgartner, Jeff Seidel

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  A daring and improbable story of Olympic gold from blue-collar origins 
  Every summer in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Nick Baumgartner went to work pouring concrete, taking on the harsh physical conditions of the construction trade to support his professional snowboarding dreams come winter. To limit travel time while he trained for the Olympics an hour and a half away from home, he lived out of a crusty, old construction van, parked anywhere he could find a spot. 
  And in 2022, after seventeen years of failure—all the crashes, injuries, and personal setbacks—he won Olympic gold at forty years old, becoming the oldest Olympic snowboard medalist in history. 
  In this candid and affable memoir, Baumgartner details his journey from a one-stoplight town to the podium in Beijing. Tales of crisscrossing the globe on the racing circuit and competing in four Olympic Games sit comfortably alongside Baumgartner’s reflections as a single parent and his affectionate portrayal of Iron River, Michigan, the community that raised him.  
  More than just a sports story, Gold from Iron is a tale of massive dreams, constant sacrifice, and the lessons that can be learned racing down an ice-covered course on a carbon fiber board.

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  Breakthroughs in Science

  Isaac Asimov

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  Isaac Asimov, known primarily for his science fiction stories, was also a scientist. In cooperation with the Senior Scholastic magazine, he composed this wonderful and fascinating work of historical nonfiction. 
  Twenty-six far-reaching discoveries and the twenty-nine scientists who made them—from Archimedes, who boasted he could move the world, to Goddard, who sent the first liquid-fuel rocket toward space. 
  These men of vision and genius set their sights beyond the known to bring about hold advances in scientific thinking and enlarge our knowledge of man and his environment. 
  Masterfully narrated by award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti. This work is an inspiration to young and old alike. Who knew Thomas Alva Edison lost his hearing in one ear because he lost his balance hopping a train, and a trainman grabbed him by the ears to pull him onto the train?

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  King's Gambit

  Anders M. Hansen

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  The Danish government is determined to secure victory in the upcoming general election. The war on terror has been positioned as the central theme of the vote, but the administration soon gets entangled in a web of political turmoil as terrorists take a Danish soldier hostage. Amidst the chaos, an unexpected player enters the game – Holger Berg, a brilliant and unyielding lawyer with a reputation for seeking justice. With a background as a Special Forces soldier, he is used as a deniable pawn in a murky plan to rescue the hostage.Berg is soon ensnared in a nightmare of lies, deception and denial that reaches far beyond the Danish borders. Each step puts his own life, his family's safety and the very honour that defines him at risk. In this high-stakes thriller, Berg discovers the true cost of honour and the lengths to which he will have to go to save his nation and its soldiers from the jaws of terror.The fate of Denmark hangs in the balance, and the world watches on with bated breath as the deadly game plays out.

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  Little Girl Lost: Amelia just...

  Casey Watson

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  Amelie just wants a home she feels safe in… 
  Six-year-old Amelie lives with her mother, Kelly, who suffers from bipolar disorder. After Kelly attempts to burn down their family house, it becomes clear that her daughter is in grave danger. Amelie is quickly taken into care. 
  When she arrives with foster carer Casey Watson, Amelie acts much younger than her age. Casey must get to the root of Amelie’s behaviour, while doing what she can to keep the family together. 
  Will Amelie ever find the safety of home? 
  Perfect for readers who were moved by Casey's previous titles I Want My Daddy, I Just Want to Be Loved and Mummy Please Don't Leave – powerful true stories of vulnerable children, resilience, and the life-changing impact of foster care. 
  Little Girl Lost is a Sunday Times bestselling book that delves into the social issues of child abuse and adoption. This non-fiction autobiography by Casey Watson is a compelling narrative of survival and the complexities of relationships within the foster care system. 
  For fans of Maggie Hartley (Battered, Broken, Healed), Linda Watson-Brown (Don't Say A Word), Katy Weitz (The Girl for the Job), and Veronica Clark (Enslaved). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Embrace Your Potential: Breaking...

  Owen H. Thornton

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  Embrace Your Potential: Breaking Barriers at Any Stage of Life 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to advance in your career and achieve personal development by unlocking limitless growth and breaking barriers? 
  Looking for a thorough guide to help you overcome obstacles at any life stage? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This audiobook is your ultimate companion to deepen your understanding, apply your skills, and engage in practical exercises, equipping you for success. 
  Updated for the latest strategies and insights. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - Profound insights into personal growth and breaking barriers 
  - Detailed explanations to help you understand and implement strategies effectively 
  - Effective methods for preparation and overcoming challenges 
  Our guide stands out for its comprehensive coverage, essential for your personal and professional triumph. Concepts are not just glanced over; they are explored thoroughly and with precision. 
  Please note that this guide is not affiliated with any official entity and is purely an independent resource for your enrichment. 
  Designed with a clear structure and easy-to-understand language, our guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to dense jargon and welcome clear, precise, and technically accurate content. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey to unlocking limitless growth and breaking barriers!

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  Tears Over Russia - A Search for...

  Lisa Brahin

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  Between 1917 and 1921, twenty years before the Holocaust began, an estimated 100,000 to 250,000 Jews were murdered in anti-Jewish pogroms across the Ukraine. Lisa grew up transfixed by her grandmother Channa’s stories about her family being forced to flee their hometown of Stavishche, as armies and bandit groups raided village after village, killing Jewish residents. Channa described a perilous three-year journey through Russia and Romania, led at first by an American who had snuck into the Ukraine to save his immediate family and ended up leading an exodus of nearly eighty people to safety. With almost no published sources to validate her grandmother’s tales, Lisa embarked on an incredible journey to tell Channa’s story, forging connections with archivists around the world to find elusive documents to fill in the gaps of what happened in Stavishche. She also tapped into connections closer to home, gathering testimonies from her grandmother’s relatives, childhood friends, and neighbors. The result is a moving historical family narrative that speaks to universal human themes—the resilience and hope of ordinary people surviving the ravages of history and human cruelty. With the growing passage of time, it is unlikely that we will see another family saga emerge so richly detailing this forgotten time period. Tears Over Russia eloquently proves that true life is sometimes more compelling than fiction.

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