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The Centurion Cross

A Biblical Fiction Novel

By: Mike Haley

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Just as people are destined to die once, and after that face judgement." -Hebrews 9:27 The Bible names eight people who had their lives restored from death. Are they still waiting for judgement? Upon returning to his family business that his grandfather had created, Ryan learns truths that cause him to question his entire life. In order to help him, his uncle sends him half-way around the world. Tragedy follows but leads him on a path of spiritual awakening with a man he just met and his friends that are more than meets the eye; pariahs in this world.

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Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

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1645154203

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9781645154204

Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber

By: Mike Isaac

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Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber

By: Mike Isaac

Now a SHOWTIME® original series starring Emmy winners Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Kyle Chandler and Academy Award nominee Uma Thurman. Now streaming – Only on SHOWTIME. Named one of the best books of the year by NPR, Fortune, Bloomberg, Sunday Times A New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice “If you want to understand modern-day Silicon Valley, you need to read this book.” —John Carreyrou, New York Times best-selling author of Bad Blood Hailed as the definitive book on Uber and Silicon Valley, Super Pumped is an epic story of ambition and deception, obscene wealth, and bad behavior that explores how blistering technological and financial innovation culminated in one of the most catastrophic twelve-month periods in American corporate history. Backed by billions in venture capital dollars and led by a brash and ambitious founder, Uber promised to revolutionize the way we move people and goods through the world. What followed would become a corporate cautionary tale about the perils of startup culture and a vivid example of how blind worship of startup founders can go wildly wrong.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393652254

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9780393652253

Cramer's Choice

Memoir of a Baseball Card Collector Turned Manufacturer

By: Mike Cramer

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Cramer's Choice

Memoir of a Baseball Card Collector Turned Manufacturer

By: Mike Cramer

Mike Cramer's first love was baseball cards. Before high school he had a mail-order trading card business. At age 30 he founded Pacific Trading Cards with money he made fishing crab in the Bering Sea. From 1980 to 2004, Pacific created more than 200 successful trading card products. In 2021, a Pacific Tom Brady rookie card sold for $117,000. Pacific's cards remain some of the hobby's most sought-after and other companies still emulate their innovations. Cramer's memoir offers a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of a major card company, from one kid's overgrown collection to every hands-on facet of building a business with hundreds of employees producing cards for retail stores worldwide.

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McFarland

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147665106X

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9781476651064

Get Real!

The Untold Story: Sexy, Scary, Scandalous World of Reality TV!

By: Mike Walker

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Get Real!

The Untold Story: Sexy, Scary, Scandalous World of Reality TV!

By: Mike Walker

In the olden days.... Roman Emperors threw Christians to the lions! Gladiators battled to the death! Mayans sacrificed virgins! Witches were burned at the stake! Today? We’ve got REALITY TV! The hot, new genre that suddenly snuck up and captured our imagination as: • Cops put us in prowl cars to pursue loonies, thugs and druggies! • Survivor trapped us on an island with naked, flaming fattie Richard Hatch! • American Idol gobbled up American TV—and spat out the bones! How did reality programming “hijack” TV? Read the eye-popping exposé that takes you straight to Reality Hell. Sex…Drugs…Dirty Tricks…and Scandals! Giggle as Paris Hilton & Nicole Richie get barf-y in the sticks and hump-y with the hicks…. Boggle at never-before-revealed secrets behind Simon Cowell’s manly man-boobs…. Gasp as wee Mini-Me takes a public pee…. And much, much more. REALITY TV! The Super Bowl of Voyeurism…. But JENNIFER ANISTON hates it! “I have no interest in that ‘Idol’ shit,” snarls Jen—who sneers that “humiliation and degradation” make contestants look like monkeys playing in poop. Jennifer’s disgust is a touchstone for this book—which is actually dedicated to her by the author. REALITY TV! Love it or hate it…. You know you want to watch!

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Phoenix Books

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1614670048

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9781614670049

The Parker Boys Trapped in a Haunted House

By: Mike Scygiel

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The Parker Boys Trapped in a Haunted House

By: Mike Scygiel

There is a house where they believe that it is haunted, until one Halloween night where three brother's explore it to see if it was haunted.

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iUniverse

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1462073336

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9781462073337

7 Steps to Knowing, Doing, and Experiencing the Will of God

For Teens

By: Tom Blackaby,Mike Blackaby,Daniel Blackaby

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7 Steps to Knowing, Doing, and Experiencing the Will of God

For Teens

By: Tom Blackaby,Mike Blackaby,Daniel Blackaby

Looks at what it means for teenagers to have a vibrant personal relationship with God in their often random and challenging settings.

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B&H Publishing Group

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1433679833

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9781433679834

Playing With Purpose Collection

Inside the Lives and Faith of Today's Biggest Football, Basketball, and Baseball Stars

By: Mike Yorkey

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Playing With Purpose Collection

Inside the Lives and Faith of Today's Biggest Football, Basketball, and Baseball Stars

By: Mike Yorkey

Meet the “starting lineup” of talented big-time athletes with fascinating faith stories in the Playing with Purpose Collection. This book chronicles the lives of several players who stand strong for their Christian faith on the football field, the basketball court, and the baseball diamond. Veteran CBA author Mike Yorkey, whose biography of quarterbacks Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow, and Colt McCoy was a best-seller, also profiles major league stars such as Albert Pujols, Josh Hamilton, Clayton Kershaw, Carlos Beltran, Ben Zobrist, and Mariano Rivera and NBA heroes like Kyle Korver, Kevin Durant, Luke Ridnour, Stephen Curry, and Jeremy Lin. The Playing with Purpose Collection will introduce you to talented athletes with compelling faith stories.

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Barbour Publishing

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1620290421

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9781620290422

Last Man Out

By: Mike Lupica

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Last Man Out

By: Mike Lupica

From the #1 bestselling author of Heat, Travel Team and Fantasy League comes a story of heroes, family, the thrills of skateboarding, and football. When the Brighton Bears suit up on game day, 12-year-old Tommy Gallagher is the toughest kid on the football field. And the bravest. After all, his father Patrick is a Boston firefighter--one of Boston's bravest. Tommy's dad taught him everything he knows about football--and life. Yet even Tommy isn't strong enough for what happens when the sirens ring and, for the first time, they're racing away from the fire. "First man in; last man out" had always been his dad's motto . . . yet he never said anything about leaving in an ambulance. Now Tommy's biggest battle has nothing to do with football. And the kid who always had such respect for risk on the gridiron finds himself drawn to it off the field. Set in New England, home of the Patriots' football dynasty, Mike Lupica shows off his trademark knack for spinning a tale that's equal parts sports action and heart. Last Man Out is a thoughtful tribute to the bravery of firefighters and the need we all have to live up to the level of our heroes. "As is characteristic of Lupica’s books, the sports segments, most particularly the football portions, are exceptionally well written." —VOYA "In the best traditions of sports writing, this will leave readers both breathless and thoughtful." —Booklist

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Penguin

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0147514916

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9780147514912

The Turnover

By: Mike Lupica

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The Turnover

By: Mike Lupica

When a young basketball star decides to research his grandfather--and coach--for a school project, he uncovers a decades-old scandal that changes everything he thought he knew about his grandfather"--

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Simon and Schuster

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1534421599

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9781534421592

Underground Rivers

A Collection of Short Stories

By: Mike French

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Underground Rivers

A Collection of Short Stories

By: Mike French

The Luton Writers' Group was born out of a question: Are there still writers out there or has Luton become a literary desert? Before the group started, a workshop was run last year at Luton library about getting published. One person turned up... A year on and we have a collection called Underground Rivers to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of Luton Central Library. The name is a reference to the River Lea which runs under the library and it's an answer to our question – it may appear to be a desert, with the odd oasis - like Booker shortlisted Stephen Kelman - but underneath there is abundant life. This book is proof of that and is a mix of short stories, scripts and opening chapters of novels all of which have been forged this year from writers who gathered for the first time in February when the library started the group.

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Andrews UK Limited

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1782343164

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9781782343165

Fast Break

By: Mike Lupica

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Fast Break

By: Mike Lupica

From the #1 bestselling author of Heat, Travel Team and Million-Dollar Throw comes a feel-good basketball tale reminiscent of The Blind Side. Forced to live on his own after his mom dies and her boyfriend abandons him, 12-year-old Jayson does whatever it takes to get by. He will do anything to avoid the foster care system. He manages to get away with his deception until the day he gets caught stealing a new pair of basketball sneakers. Game over. Within a day a social worker places him with a family from the other side of town, the Lawtons. New home, new school, new teammates. Jayson, at first, is combatative, testing the Lawtons' patience at every turn. He wants out, yet the Lawtons refuse to take the bait. But not everyone in Jayson's new life is so ready to trust him. It's on Jayson to believe that he deserves a better life than the one he once had. The ultimate prize if he can? A trip to play in the state finals at Cameron Indoor Stadium–home to the Duke Blue Devils and launching pad to his dream of playing bigtime college ball. Getting there will be a journey that reaches far beyond the basketball court. "Eager fans will find this a slam-dunk. A must-purchase."–Booklist "Lupica's announcer-like delivery will have you breathless, on the edge of your seat, cheering."--Florida Times-Union

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Penguin

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1101997834

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9781101997833

The Heart of Every Marriage - Real Stories by Real People

By: Mike and Connie Gilbride

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The Heart of Every Marriage - Real Stories by Real People

By: Mike and Connie Gilbride

From across the country and around the world, over 30 couples have opened the doors of their lives. Go behind the scenes with us to meet real people with real stories. The messy parts aren't sanitized. The joys aren't minimized. You might see them broken, bruised and yet abundantly blessed. As each page of their story is turned, you will be sure to ask how some could find hope in the middle of their circumstances. Yet, the joy they each found in their marriage will grip you. Intricately threaded through their lives is the real author of their story, Jesus. Come with us to discover how each marriage was touched with His fingerprints of hope.

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Lulu.com

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0359812872

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9780359812875

Begin With Me

By: Mike Ryan

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Begin With Me

By: Mike Ryan

EPPIE AWARD Winner! Matt Druker loses his job and his girl. He lost his faith long ago. Now he struggles with no job, but one day he drifts into the local church which needs help. Matt decides to impersonate an Irish priest to help the struggling pastor. Does he have a prayer?

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Simon and Schuster

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1593743564

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9781593743567

Mike Royko: The Chicago Tribune Collection 1984-1997

By: Mike Royko

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Mike Royko: The Chicago Tribune Collection 1984-1997

By: Mike Royko

Mike Royko: The Chicago Tribune Collection 1984–1997 is an expansive new volume of the longtime Chicago news legend’s work. Encompassing thousands of his columns, all of which originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune, this is the first collection of Royko work to solely cover his time at the Tribune. Covering politics, culture, sports, and more, Royko brings his trademark sarcasm and cantankerous wit to a complete compendium of his last 14 years as a newspaper man. Organized chronologically, these columns display Royko's talent for crafting fictional conversations that reveal the truth of the small-minded in our society. From cagey political points to hysterical take-downs of "meatball" sports fans, Royko's writing was beloved and anticipated anxiously by his fans. In plain language, he "tells it like it is" on subjects relevant to modern society. In addition to his columns, the book features Royko's obituary and articles written about him after his death, telling the tale of his life and success. This ultimate collection is a must-read for Royko fans, longtime Chicago Tribune readers, and Chicagoans who love the city's rich history of dedicated and insightful journalism.

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Agate Digital

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1572844922

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9781572844926

Tales from the Dugout : The Greatest True Baseball Stories Ever Told

The Greatest True Baseball Stories Ever Told

By: Mike Shannon

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Tales from the Dugout : The Greatest True Baseball Stories Ever Told

The Greatest True Baseball Stories Ever Told

By: Mike Shannon

Batter up--here comes the most memorable collection of anecdotes about the national pastime ever assembled. Tales from the Dugout brings together never-before-told stories from baseball personalities such as Roger Maris, Ken Griffey Jr., Pete Rose, Phil Rizzuto, and Gaylord Perry in this illustrated, one-of-a-kind compendium.

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0809229501

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9780809229505

Seals Strategic Warfare

By: Mike Martell

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Seals Strategic Warfare

By: Mike Martell

A mission to the dirtiest of little wars The Briefing: Six SEALs have a covert meet with their CIA contact in the middle of a D.C. slum. Twenty-four hours later, they're parachuting into Kosovo. The Preparations: Everything is top secret, strictly "need-to-know." The weapons are already stowed when the warriors board the plane. And their first op is outlined in detail only moments before they leap out into the darkness. The Plan: To help bring a nasty genocidal war to a permanent end, by any means possible. The Mission: Rescue a downed U.S. flier. Cut off a massive drugs-for-guns deal. Find the one Serbian leader who is blocking the peace process--and take him off the board. But someone on their own side is blowing the SEALs cover. And a successful escape may impossible.

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HarperCollins

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0062291319

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9780062291318

No More Games

A Story About Life, Love, and Baseball

By: Mike Gallo

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No More Games

A Story About Life, Love, and Baseball

By: Mike Gallo

The transition from childhood to young adult is never easy. When a man’s young son asks him for help in overcoming his fears for an upcoming baseball game, it sends his father into his basement, where he revisits the summer that his friends, baseball, and a girl forced him to learn that he could no longer play games. David is a talented baseball player and soon-to-be high school junior who doesn’t want to follow the same path as many other athletes and adults from his hometown. His desire to seek a better life for himself is conflicted with his loyalty to his best friends. His personal life at home is not as it appears, and the only ones that can give him comfort are his friends and a girl named Becky. David struggles through a summer of important lessons in family, friendship, baseball, and love, only to discover that we often already have what we desire in life; we just have to fight for it.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1664162453

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9781664162457

The Mammoth Book of Dark Magic

By: Mike Ashley

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The Mammoth Book of Dark Magic

By: Mike Ashley

Twenty-three spellbinding tales of sorcery, wizardry and witchcraft, of the ceaseless battle between good and evil. From dark lords and epic clashes between the forces of good and evil to a child's struggle to control magical powers for the first time this wonderfully varied collection comprises stories by the most outstanding writers of fantasy: A. C. Benson, James Bibby, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Louise Cooper, Ralph Adams Cram, Peter Crowther, Esther M. Friesner, Tom Holt, Doug Hornig, Diana Wynne Jones, Michael Kurland, Tim Lebbon, Ursula K. Le Guin, Richard A. Lupoff, Michael Moorcock, John Morressy, Tim Pratt, David Sandner, Lawrence Schimel and Mike Resnick, Darrell Schweitzer, Clark Ashton Smith, Steve Rasnic Tem and Robert Weinberg.

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Robinson

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1780339925

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9781780339924

Raven Man: And Other Tales of Terror and Suspense

By: Mike Sheeter

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Raven Man: And Other Tales of Terror and Suspense

By: Mike Sheeter

Raven Man and Other Tales of Terror and Suspense is a collection of six disturbing stories, ranging from classic gothic horror to contemporary crime with a wicked twist. In Raven Man, learn the true story of Poe's mysterious death. All-Weather Phantom is a toxic brew of racism, violence and revenge from beyond the grave. Sweet Soul Music explores the finer (and more terrifying) points of selling your soul to the devil for rock and roll fame. Violated brings a child predator his just desserts. Eight Five Forty One takes you inside a very special retirement community...for snipers. Preferred Customer introduces you to an accountant whose white collar crime plunges him into a very dark place he may never escape.

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