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Without a word

how a boy's unspoken love changed everything
2010
Jill Kelly, wife of Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, reflects on her son Hunter's genetic disease, which took his life at the age of eight, and how his illness and the times she shared with him affected her life, marriage, family, and faith.

Get in the game

8 elements of perseverance that make the difference
2008
Baseball legend Cal Ripken, Jr., shares his Eight Elements of Perseverance, which helped him find success and fulfillment in all areas of his life, and offers advice on how others can use those principles in their own lives.

Breaking the surface

2006
Greg Louganis, four-time Olympic gold medal diving champion, tells of his life and career. Includes photographs.

Bloodsworth

the true story of the first death row inmate exonerated by DNA
2004
Examines the case of Kirk Bloodsworth, sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl in 1984, discussing how his continuous claims of innocence led to the evidence from the crime scene being subjected to the new technology of DNA testing, which resulted in his pardon by the governor of Maryland.

Bono

2004
Biography of the musician Bono, leader of the band U2. Covers both his musical career and political and social activism.

The only way I know

1997
Biography of Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken discussing his childhood, his minor league career, his years in the major leagues, and his 2,131 consecutive game that broke Lou Gehrig's record.

Learning about the work ethic from the life of Cal Ripken, Jr

1996
A brief biography of the short stop for the Baltimore Orioles, focusing on the hard work that he has put into his baseball career.

Jim Kelly, star quarterback

1994
Describes the life and career of the star quarterback of the Buffalo Bills, who has led the team to four consecutive Super Bowls and is considered one of the best in the National Football League (NFL).

Cal Ripken, Jr.

1997
A biography of the Baltimore Orioles' shortstop who earned the nickname Iron Man in 1995 when he broke Lou Gehrig's record for most games played in a row.

Cal Ripken, Jr.

Oriole ironman
1992
A biography of the Baltimore Orioles team member known for his play as shortstop.

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