A Boy, a Ball, a Dream


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Two of a Kind


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Henry Aaron's Dream


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A picture book biography of African-American baseball player Hank Aaron.




Sugarball


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Describes how Dominican baseball fosters national pride and competition with the United States while at the same time promoting acceptance of the North American presence in the country




A Boy and His Ball


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The story is about a little boy and his adventures with is ball, Bouncy! What kind of adventures can a little boy have with his beloved Bouncy? aEURoeFly! Snowman fly!aEUR The snowman flew out the window and out goes Bouncy too! This is classic story to read with your children to delight, entertain, and always dream!




The Last Lecture


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The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.




Fall River Dreams


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In this deeply felt, unforgettable book, Bill Reynolds journeys with a high school basketball team through the past and present of an American town. Fall River, Massachusetts, is a once-prosperous industrial center haunted by its history, the Durfee High School basketball team begins its annual drive for a state championship: a quest that inspires and sometimes consumes kids, coaches, families, teachers, and all of Fall River. Fall River Dreams is the story of one season's quest-a classic book about sports, youth, time, hope, and memory in America today.




Long Shot


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A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.




Life Is But a Dream


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Sabrina, an artist, is diagnosed with schizophrenia, and her parents check her into the Wellness Center. There she meets Alec, who is convinced it's the world that's crazy, not the two of them. They are meant to be together; they are special. But when Alec starts to convince Sabrina that her treatment will wipe out everything that makes her creative, she worries that she'll lose hold of her dreams and herself. Should she listen to her doctor? her decision may have fatal consequences. Brian James calls Life is But a Dream "the most intense book I've written. Bringing this unique character to life and seeing the world through her eyes, with all its beauty and confusion, was an immense challenge that I hope is just as rewarding to read as it was to write." Intense--yes. Unforgettable--definitely.




Living the Dream


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The star of the Houston Rockets chronicles the cross-cultural journey from his Nigerian childhood to the heights of fame with the NBA, discussing his life on and off the court, rivalry with other players, confrontations with owners and referees, and religious faith. 100,000 first printing. $150,000 ad/promo. Tour.