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No words to say goodbye

a young Jewish woman's journey from the Soviet Union into America--the extraordinary diaries of Raimonda Kopelnitsky
1994
Inspired by the diaries of Anne Frank, Raimonda records her journey to America via Europe with her family. Presents the transition from the nightmarish world of Soviet Russia to her bewilderments, challenges, and achievments in America.

Never tell our business to strangers

a memoir
2010
Jennifer Mascia, having grown up moving from place to place with her parents whose finances fluctuated wildly, describes her feelings and experiences as a young adult after learning that her father was a criminal.

Tom Brady

2012
Introduces the life and achievements of the quarterback for the New England Patriots who helped his team set the record for winning the most consecutive games.

Roy Halladay

2012
Examines the career and life of the pitching ace, highlighting his perseverance and work ethic.

The sensational Jarome Iginla

2006
A career biography of Jarome Iginla, following the hockey star from his childhood in Edmonton through the 2005-06 season with the Calgary Flames, including his showings in the Olympics.

One step at a time

a young marine's story of courage, hope, and a new life in the NFL
2010
Josh Bleill recounts his struggles to overcome the physical and emotional pain he endured after losing both of his legs while serving with the Marines in Fallujah, Iraq, in 2006.

Ricky Williams

from dreadlocks to Ditka
1999
Chronicles the life and career of running back Ricky Williams up to signing with the New Orleans Saints in 1999, describing his childhood in San Diego, his love of baseball and the shot he had at playing in the majors, and his glory years playing football for the University of Texas.

Greatness

the rise of Tom Brady
2005
An illustrated biography of NFL quarterback Tom Brady that examines his career as of 2005, covering details such as his Super Bowl victories and multiple seasons with the New England Patriots.

Orlando Bloom

2007
Offers a brief overview of the life and career of actor Orlando Bloom, discussing his childhood, family life, first roles, and the movies that made him a star.

Curfewed night

one Kashmiri journalist's frontline account of life, love, and war in his homeland
2010
Basharat Peer chronicles the years he spent living in the Kashmir region, which has been fought over by Pakistan and India since 1989, a conflict which has caused more than 70,000 deaths. Peer outlines the many memorable moments he has seen, both as a child and as an adult.

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