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The Only pirate at the party

2016
Dancing electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling shares her unconventional journey. A classically trained musician gone rogue, Lindsey is an example of independent, millennial-defined success. After being voted off the set of America's Got Talent, she went on to amass more than ten million social media fans, record two full-length albums, release multiple hits with billions of YouTube views, and toured sold-out venues across the world. Lindsey is not afraid to be herself. In fact, it's her confidence and individuality that have propelled her into the spotlight. But the road hasn't been easy.

Out of the blue

2013
American football wide receiver Victor Cruz discusses the challenges he overcame and the people who supported him throughout his life.

Eat my Schwartz

our story of NL football, food, family, and faith
2016
"Geoff and Mitchell Schwartz are the NFL's most improbable pair of offensive linemen. They started their football careers late, not playing a down of organized football until they joined their low-key high school program. Despite all that, they wound up at top-tier college program and became the first Jewish brothers in the league since 1923. In Eat My Schwartz, Geoff and Mitch talk about the things that have made them the extraordinary people that they are: their close-knit and supportive family, their Jewish faith and traditions, their love of the game and drive for excellence and, last but not least, the food they love to eat, whether at home or on the road. Theirs is an inspiring story not just for every football fan but for everybody wanting to figure out what it takes for dreams to come true--and how to stay well-fed throughout the process"--.

In the country we love

my family divided
2016
Diane Guerrero, television actress from the hits Orange is the New Black and Jane the Virgin, recalls the day her parents were detained and deported when she was 14, and how she was able to remain in the country, finish her education, and build a successful acting career.

Odd man rush

a Harvard kid's hockey odyssey from Central Park to somewhere in Sweden-with stops along the way
2016

Candace Parker

2016
"Simple text and full-color photographs briefly describe the life of Candace Parker and her career as a professional basketball player"--Provided by the publisher.

A thousand miles to freedom

my escape from North Korea
Memoir of Eunsun Kim chronicling her escape from the totalitarian rule of North Korea, having nearly died of starvation like her grandparents. Her mother, sister, and she begin planning their escape after her grandparents' deaths, beginning a journey that would take them nine years to complete.

The lost girls

the true story of the Cleveland abductions and the incredible rescue of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus
"New York Times bestselling crime writer John Glatt tells the true story behind the kidnappings and long-overdue rescue of three women found in a Cleveland basement. The Lost Girls tells the truly amazing story of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, who were kidnapped, imprisoned, and repeatedly raped and beaten in a Cleveland house for over a decade by Ariel Castro, and their amazing escape in May 2013, which made headlines all over the world. The book has an exclusive interview and photographs of Ariel Castro's secret fiance;, who spent many romantic nights in his house of horror, without realizing he had bound and chained captives just a few feet away. There are also revealing interviews with several Castro family members, musician friends and several neighbors who witnessed the dramatic rescue"--.

Drake

2014
A biography of rap singer and songwriter Drake, discussing his childhood, career in the music business, and personal achievements.

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