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Film Comedy and the American Dream

By: Zach Sands

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Film Comedy and the American Dream

By: Zach Sands

Film Comedy and the American Dream is an examination of national identity in the era of the American superpower as projected in popular comedic films that center on issues of upward mobility. It is the story of what made audiences laugh and why, and what this says about the changing shape of the American Dream from the end of the Second World War through the first part of the twenty-first century. Through a combination of narrative and thematic analyses of popular comedic films, contextualized within a dynamic historical framework, the book traces the increasing disillusionment with this central ideology in the face of multiple forms of systemic exclusion. It argues that film comedy is a major component of the discourse surrounding the American Dream because these movies often evoke humor by highlighting the incongruities that exist between the ideals that define this nation versus the actual lived experiences of its citizens.

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Routledge

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135160029X

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9781351600293

Hiking Southern Oregon

A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures

By: Art Bernstein,Zach Urness

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Hiking Southern Oregon

A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures

By: Art Bernstein,Zach Urness

With over 90 hikes in the Southern Cascades and Siskiyou Mountain Range, this book is easily the most comprehensive guide available for Southern Oregon's diverse hiking opportunities. Explore the Mount Thielsen, Sky Lakes, Mountain Lakes, Red Buttes, and Wild Rogue Wilderness Areas, and much more. This guide also covers all trails in Crater Lake National Park. Complete with maps, elevation profiles, and clear, informative hike narratives, this book is bound to be the standard against which all other guides for the area are judged.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493013378

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9781493013371

Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon

By: Zach Urness,Bonnie Henderson

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Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon

By: Zach Urness,Bonnie Henderson

For this new and fully revised edition, veteran author Bonnie Henderson partnered with Zach Urness, hiker, writer, and parent of young children. Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon gets kids excited about the outdoors early, and creates in them a passion that lasts a lifetime. This second edition covers 121 hikes, most within an hour’s drive of major population centers—such as Portland, Salem, Ashland, and Bend. Other features of the guide include: New “Great Getaways”—weekend or vacation destinations around the state with hiking trails and other family-fun activities “Best of” lists that highlight groups of top 5 hikes with special features to help parents select trips their kids will enjoy Improved access details, including GPS trailhead coordinates and info on permits and fees Notes about barrier-free or ADA-accessible trails and suitability for jogging strollers Tips and strategies for hiking with kids—how to motivate them, what’s appropriate for different ages, sidebars with games, nature facts, and more Concise, accurate driving directions Full color photos throughout

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Mountaineers Books

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1680510800

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9781680510805

Blood Moon

By: Zach Wyatt

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Blood Moon

By: Zach Wyatt

Josh Sands and the remaining Texas rangers head into the heart of Comanche territory in order to put an end to the deadly Indian raids

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0523423454

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A City on Mars

Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?

By: Kelly Weinersmith,Zach Weinersmith

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A City on Mars

Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?

By: Kelly Weinersmith,Zach Weinersmith

* THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Scientific American’s #1 Book for 2023 * A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * A Times Best Science and Environment Book of 2023 * A Tor.com Best Book of 2023 * “Exceptional. . . Forceful, engaging and funny . . . This book will make you happy to live on this planet — a good thing, because you’re not leaving anytime soon.” —New York Times Book Review From the bestselling authors of Soonish, a brilliant and hilarious off-world investigation into space settlement Earth is not well. The promise of starting life anew somewhere far, far away—no climate change, no war, no Twitter—beckons, and settling the stars finally seems within our grasp. Or is it? Critically acclaimed, bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith set out to write the essential guide to a glorious future of space settlements, but after years of research, they aren’t so sure it’s a good idea. Space technologies and space business are progressing fast, but we lack the knowledge needed to have space kids, build space farms, and create space nations in a way that doesn’t spark conflict back home. In a world hurtling toward human expansion into space, A City on Mars investigates whether the dream of new worlds won’t create nightmares, both for settlers and the people they leave behind. In the process, the Weinersmiths answer every question about space you’ve ever wondered about, and many you’ve never considered: Can you make babies in space? Should corporations govern space settlements? What about space war? Are we headed for a housing crisis on the Moon’s Peaks of Eternal Light—and what happens if you’re left in the Craters of Eternal Darkness? Why do astronauts love taco sauce? Speaking of meals, what’s the legal status of space cannibalism? With deep expertise, a winning sense of humor, and art from the beloved creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, the Weinersmiths investigate perhaps the biggest questions humanity will ever ask itself—whether and how to become multiplanetary. Get in, we’re going to Mars.

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Penguin

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1984881728

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9781984881724

The Unfolding Word

The Story of the Bible from Creation to New Creation

By: Zach Keele

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The Unfolding Word

The Story of the Bible from Creation to New Creation

By: Zach Keele

Is the Bible one story, or many? The Bible is more than a collection of isolated stories; it is a transformative, unfolding Word that shapes and changes its readers. Too often the Bible can be misunderstood or hard to comprehend. How does the Bible, with its various authors, genres, and styles, all separated by hundreds of years, tell a single story? In The Unfolding Word, Zach Keele helps readers understand the narrative shape of the Bible and how each of its parts collectively tell one grand story.

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Lexham Press

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1683593812

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Soonish

Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything

By: Kelly Weinersmith,Zach Weinersmith

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Soonish

Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything

By: Kelly Weinersmith,Zach Weinersmith

The instant New York Times bestseller! A Wall Street Journal Best Science Book of the Year! A Popular Science Best Science Book of the Year! From a top scientist and the creator of the hugely popular web comic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, a hilariously illustrated investigation into future technologies -- from how to fling a ship into deep space on the cheap to 3D organ printing What will the world of tomorrow be like? How does progress happen? And why do we not have a lunar colony already? What is the hold-up? In this smart and funny book, celebrated cartoonist Zach Weinersmith and noted researcher Dr. Kelly Weinersmith give us a snapshot of what's coming next -- from robot swarms to nuclear fusion powered-toasters. By weaving their own research, interviews with the scientists who are making these advances happen, and Zach's trademark comics, the Weinersmiths investigate why these technologies are needed, how they would work, and what is standing in their way. New technologies are almost never the work of isolated geniuses with a neat idea. A given future technology may need any number of intermediate technologies to develop first, and many of these critical advances may appear to be irrelevant when they are first discovered. The journey to progress is full of strange detours and blind alleys that tell us so much about the human mind and the march of civilization. To this end, Soonish investigates ten different emerging fields, from programmable matter to augmented reality, from space elevators to robotic construction, to show us the amazing world we will have, you know, soonish. Soonish is the perfect gift for science lovers for the holidays!

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Penguin

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0399563822

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9780399563829

I'd Rather Be Destroyed

By: Zach Goldberg

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I'd Rather Be Destroyed

By: Zach Goldberg

Zach Goldberg’s I'd Rather Be Destroyed carves straight to the core of self-destruction, reckoning with personal, familial, and sociocultural struggles. Earnest and darkly funny, this collection rebuilds the self from its broken pieces. Playing with dynamic and experimental forms, Goldberg explores modern Jewish identity, familial and cultural inheritances, and managing mental health. Its historical and religious allusions navigate modern and personal conversations, reflecting how we embrace and reject the legacies that shape us. Sharp and captivating, I'd Rather Be Destroyed’s honesty and artistry make it a must-read.

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SCB Distributors

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1638341060

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9781638341062

Pop Sculpture

How to Create Action Figures and Collectible Statues

By: Tim Bruckner,Zach Oat,Ruben Procopio

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Pop Sculpture

How to Create Action Figures and Collectible Statues

By: Tim Bruckner,Zach Oat,Ruben Procopio

Sculpt toys and collectibles with modern-day tools, techniques and applications used by today’s top industry professionals Ever since a 12-inch G.I. Joe took toy soldiers to a whole new level by giving them the ability to pose via moveable parts, as well as interchangeable clothing and accessories, the business of creating pop sculpture icons for the mass market was off and running. Superheroes came next, followed by TV show and movie characters, most notably those from Star Wars. Today, action figures exist for sports stars, rock stars, even presidents. With today’s blockbuster success of animated films, action figures and collectibles have become a behemoth industry—with a growing need for skilled artists who can bring these characters to life. So how do you get started? The trio of veteran industry insiders who authored this book take you on an incredibly thorough journey that begins with drawing conceptual drafts and continues through rough sculpting and honing the final product. Along the way, you’ll learn how to research your character, shape casts from a variety of materials including wax and resin, make accessories, articulate characters so that they are poseable, paint them, and ultimately convince an art director to buy and manufacture them. Whether you want to make small PVC toys, collectible statues, or larger high-end collectibles, Pop Sculpture offers step-by-step demos and words of wisdom from the pros.

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Watson-Guptill

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0823095223

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9780823095223

Branding for Bloggers

Tips to Grow Your Online Audience and Maximize Your Income

By: New York Institute of Career Development,Zach Heller

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Branding for Bloggers

Tips to Grow Your Online Audience and Maximize Your Income

By: New York Institute of Career Development,Zach Heller

There are more than 54,000 new blogs started every day around the world. The stark reality is that most will fail because bloggers don’t have enough information on marketing themselves. The key to any successful marketing plan is a strong brand. Branding for Bloggers features tried-and-true, it-worked-for-me methods of branding from a rich mix of professional bloggers and branding experts. Bloggers will learn how to define their brand, establish it to grow the reach of their blog, and use their new brand identities to start earning money online.

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Simon and Schuster

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1621532747

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9781621532743

Critical Pedagogy and Global Literature

Worldly Teaching

By: Masood Ashraf Raja,Hillary Stringer,Zach VandeZande

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Critical Pedagogy and Global Literature

Worldly Teaching

By: Masood Ashraf Raja,Hillary Stringer,Zach VandeZande

In one volume, this edited collection provides both a theoretical and praxis-driven engagement with teaching world literature, focusing on various aspects of critical pedagogy. Included are nine praxis-driven essays by instructors who have taught world literature courses at the university level.

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Springer

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1137319763

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9781137319760

The Desert Raider

By: Zach Neal

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The Desert Raider

By: Zach Neal

Owen Foster is with the Special Air Service. He’s been missing for about five weeks and Mariyah Khoudry is trying to find out what happened to him. They’re legally married and she might be pregnant. Sergeant Major Bullen, stuck with the duty, will do his best to locate the lad, whether dead or alive. A short story of romance and adventure.

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Long Cool One Books

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1927957605

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9781927957608

Albert Winsemius And Singapore: Here It Is Going To Happen

By: Euston Quah,Luke Nursultan Iuldashov,Zach Lee

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Albert Winsemius And Singapore: Here It Is Going To Happen

By: Euston Quah,Luke Nursultan Iuldashov,Zach Lee

Here it is going to happen is the title of a painting memorialising Albert Winsemius' industrial survey mission to Singapore. The picture depicts the hilltop view of a pre-industrial Jurong.Besides being a biography of Albert Winsemius, the book examines Albert Winsemius' affinity with Singapore and his contributions to the nation's economic development. It also looks at his legacy and influence on past, current and future economic planners.

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World Scientific

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9811229678

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9789811229671

True North, Emerging Leader Edition

Leading Authentically in Today's Workplace

By: Bill George,Zach Clayton

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True North, Emerging Leader Edition

Leading Authentically in Today's Workplace

By: Bill George,Zach Clayton

A Clarion Call to Emerging Leaders: Step Up and Lead Now! In True North: Emerging Leaders Edition, renowned leadership expert Bill George and Millennial tech entrepreneur Zach Clayton issue the challenge to emerging leaders—from Gen X to Millennials and Gen Z—to lead their organizations authentically through never-ending crises to make this world a better place for everyone. Emerging leaders do so by discovering their “True North”—who they are—and then finding their “North Star”—their leadership purpose. To navigate today’s complexities, George and Clayton show emerging leaders how to lead with their hearts, not just their heads, with passion, compassion, and moral courage by being true to their values to reach their full potential as they take on great challenges and navigate complex issues. Harvard professor Bill George, with four best-selling books to his credit including the timeless classic True North, is the former CEO of Medtronic who established authentic leadership in 2003. He teams up with Zach Clayton, an emerging leader still amid his own leadership development journey, to give emerging leaders the definitive guide for leading in today’s complex world. The Emerging Leader Edition is filled with dramatic stories from successful leaders such as Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and Merck’s Ken Frazier to PepsiCo’s Indra Nooyi and General Motors’ Mary Barra, and emerging leaders like OneTrust’s Kabir Barday and Kanbrick’s Tracy Britt Cool of how they overcame great challenges to build highly successful organizations. The book offers concrete suggestions for: Becoming an authentic leader, equipped to lead inclusively with moral clarity through challenges and crises Cultivating regular introspection to ground yourself with self-awareness, live your values, and use your unique strengths Integrating all aspects of your life—including who you are at home, at work, and in the community Understanding how Millennials are leading more effectively in today’s world Being an inclusive leader prepared to take on fraught issues like stakeholder challenges, racial and sexual equality, and sexual misconduct Knowing when—and how—leaders should speak out on today’s complex public issues The Emerging Leader Edition of True North is the classic guide for every current and aspiring leader to reach their full, authentic potential.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119886104

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9781119886105

FORTY MINUTES TO BATON ROUGE: The Story of Robert "Bo" Rein

By: A. Zach Williams

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FORTY MINUTES TO BATON ROUGE: The Story of Robert "Bo" Rein

By: A. Zach Williams

FORTY MINUTES TO BATON ROUGE examines the life and tragic death of LSU head football coach Robert "Bo" Rein at age 34. The fact that Rein never actually coached a day at LSU muddies the emotional waters and creates an unfortunate chasm between those who knew him and those who never got the chance. Sadly, after only 42 days at the helm, the evening of January 10, 1980 took a tragic and unfathomable turn. While returning to Baton Rouge from a Shreveport recruiting trip, Rein and his pilot Lewis S. Benscotter turned a 40 minute junket into a three hour 1,000 mile odyssey, that 40 years later still has us scratching our heads. Rein's twin engine Cessna 441 would plunge 40,000 feet into the Atlantic Ocean 100 miles off Cape Charles, VA. For LSU, the sadness resembled a new friend they had just met and abruptly lost. For NC State, the loss was devastation and utter disbelief. And for Ohioans...they had lost a beloved son.

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Lulu.com

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0359611109

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9780359611102

Healing Touch

The Church's Forgotten Language

By: Zach Thomas

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Healing Touch

The Church's Forgotten Language

By: Zach Thomas

When Jesus ministered, he often used touch. Yet this human act makes many people uneasy. In this helpful book, Zach Thomas provides fresh perspectives on the practical meanings of touch for the faith community. He criticizes the church for its mind/body split and suggests a more wholesome path to using healing touch.

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Westminster John Knox Press

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0664251870

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9780664251871

A Rope from the Sky

The Making and Unmaking of the World's Newest State

By: Zach Vertin

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A Rope from the Sky

The Making and Unmaking of the World's Newest State

By: Zach Vertin

The untold story of America's attempt to forge a nation from scratch, from euphoric birth to heart-wrenching collapse. South Sudan's independence was celebrated around the world—a triumph for global justice and an end to one of the world's most devastating wars. But the party would not last long: South Sudan's freedom fighters soon plunged their new nation into chaos, shattering the promise of liberation and exposing the hubris of their foreign backers. Chronicling extraordinary stories of hope, identity, and survival, A Rope from the Sky journeys inside an epic tale of paradise won and then lost. This character-driven narrative is first a story of power, promise, greed, compassion, violence, and redemption from the world's most neglected patch of territory. But it is also a story about the best and worst of America—both its big-hearted ideals and its difficult reckoning with the limits of American power amid a changing global landscape. Zach's Vertin's firsthand acounts, from deadly war zones to the halls of Washington power, brings readers inside this remarkable episode—an unprecedented experiment in state-building and a cautionary tale. It is brilliant and breathtaking, a moder-day Greek tragedy that will challenge our perspectives on global politics.

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Simon and Schuster

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1643130889

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9781643130880

North Carolina's Southern Coast and Wilmington

By: Saule Gretchen,Gwynne Moore,Zach Hanner

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North Carolina's Southern Coast and Wilmington

By: Saule Gretchen,Gwynne Moore,Zach Hanner

The annually updated "Insiders' Guide to North Carolina's Southern Coast and Wilmington is this area's most complete source of travel and newcomer information.

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Insiders' Guide

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0762737328

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9780762737321

Insiders' Guide North Carolina's Southern Coast and Wilmington

By: Zach Hanner,Pamela Watson,Rebecca Pierre,Kate Walsh

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Insiders' Guide North Carolina's Southern Coast and Wilmington

By: Zach Hanner,Pamela Watson,Rebecca Pierre,Kate Walsh

The annually updated Insiders Guide. to North Carolinas Southern Coast and Wilmington is this areas most complete source of travel and newcomer information

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0762740795

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9780762740796

Los Angeles

By: Cheryl Zach

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Los Angeles

By: Cheryl Zach

Describes the past and present, neighborhoods, historic sites, attractions, and festivals of Los Angeles.

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0875184154

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Family Secrets

By: Cheryl Zach

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Family Secrets

By: Cheryl Zach

Sarah has leukaemia. The chemotherapy doesn't seem to be working and the only thing that might save her is a bone marrow transplant from a blood relative. But Sarah is adopted, and doesn't know how to find her real parents

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