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Antigone Rising : The Subversive Power of the Ancient Myths
by Helen Morales
A classicist revisits Greco-Roman myths and demonstrates the power these ancient tales still have to uncover hidden truths and speak to modern readers who want to challenge the status quo, spark resistance, gain empowerment and feel solidarity.
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Doc : the life of Roy Halladay
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Todd Zolecki
Hall of Famer, Cy Young winner, and All-Star will forever be used to describe the illustrious career of Roy Halladay. With a repertoire of masterful pitches wielded with impeccable command, he piled up accolades during his 16 major league seasons, the very image of stability and dominance whenever he took the mound. Doc is a celebration and a profound remembrance of a beloved player, friend, and family man. Todd Zolecki traces Halladay's remarkable journey, from garnering the attention of major league scouts as a teenager in Colorado, to Halladay's methodical reinvention and ascent to ace status in Toronto, to the signature no-hitter he authored in his playoff debut with the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Esports for Dummies
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Phill Alexander
It's time to prove all those people who said "video games are a waste of time" wrong. Esports has rewarded top gamers with prize money, glory, and even college scholarships. Want to get in on the action? This book puts you on the path to get your share of the growing world of esports. It helps you figure out the gear you need to be competitive, the games that drive esports, how to break into competitive play, and how to use online platforms to get attention. This book defines and demystifies the complex world of competitive video gaming.
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Growing Weed in the Garden : A No-Fuss, Seed-to-Stash Guide to Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation
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Johanna Silver
Growing Weed in the Garden brings cannabis out of the dark, into the sunlight. Filled with gorgeous photographs of beautiful gardens, as well as step-by-step photography that shows how to dry, cure, and store cannabis, make tinctures and oils, and roll the perfect joint, this book provides all the information you need to grow and enjoy cannabis.
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How to be an antiracist
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Ibram X Kendi
Combines ethics, history, law, and science with a personal narrative to describe how to move beyond the awareness of racism and contribute to making society just and equitable.
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To me, he was just dad : Stories of Growing Up With Famous Fathers
by Joshua David Stein
Explores the complex and profound relationships between kids and their fathers in a collection of first-person essays written by children of some of the world’s most fascinating men, including Christer Reeve’s son, Evel Knievel’s son and Cesar Chavez’s son.
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Yogi : A Life Behind the Mask
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Jon Pessah
A portrait of the 13-time World Series champion traces his rise to one of baseball’s most accomplished athletes, discussing such topics as his experiences as an impoverished first-generation immigrant, his heroic war service and his paradoxical quotes.
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