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- How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars
- Narrado por: JD Jackson
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- Narrado por: Mike Chamberlain
- Duración: 8 h y 15 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 32
Clarinda, Iowa, population 5,000, sits two hours from anything. There, between the cornfields and hog yards, is a ball field with a bronze bust of a man named Merl Eberly, a baseball whisperer who specialized in second chances and lost causes. The statue was a gift from one of Merl's original long-shot projects, a skinny kid from the ghetto in Los Angeles who would one day become a beloved Hall of Fame shortstop: Ozzie Smith.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book!
- De zane Butler en 08-13-21
De: Michael Tackett
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Pistol
- The Life of Pete Maravich
- De: Mark Kriegel
- Narrado por: Lloyd James
- Duración: 12 h y 16 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 232
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 165
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 168
Pistol is more than the biography of a ballplayer. It's the stuff of classic novels: the story of a boy transformed by his father's dream and the cost of that dream. Even as Pete Maravich became Pistol Pete, a basketball icon for baby boomers, all the Maraviches paid a price. Now acclaimed author Mark Kriegel has brilliantly captured the saga of an American family: its rise, its apparent ruin, and, finally, its redemption.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Extremely Good!
- De steve en 12-12-12
De: Mark Kriegel
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When the Game Was Ours
- De: Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jackie MacMullan, Larry Bird
- Narrado por: Dick Hill
- Duración: 13 h
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 664
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 509
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 508
From the moment these two players took the court on opposing sides, they engaged in a fierce physical and psychological battle. Their uncommonly competitive relationship came to symbolize the most compelling rivalry in the NBA. These were the basketball epics of the 1980s - Celtics vs Lakers, East vs West, physical vs finesse, Old School vs Showtime, even white vs black. Each pushed the other to greatness - together Bird and Johnson collected eight NBA Championships and six MVP awards.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great story; stilted delivery
- De Amazon Customer en 08-07-15
De: Earvin "Magic" Johnson, y otros
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Play Their Hearts Out
- A Coach, His Star Recruit, and the Youth Basketball Machine
- De: George Dohrmann
- Narrado por: Emily Rose Speer
- Duración: 15 h y 6 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 71
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 58
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 58
The NBA has returned to prominence on the backs of phenoms like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Garnett. The media promotes them, the shoe companies pay them, and America applauds. But how exactly do such players reach the pros? What do they give up to get there? And what happens to those who fall short?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing book, fantastic narration.
- De Randy en 11-03-10
De: George Dohrmann
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Junior Seau
- The Life and Death of a Football Icon
- De: Jim Trotter
- Narrado por: JD Jackson
- Duración: 8 h y 43 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 36
Tiaina Baul "Junior" Seau is widely considered one of the best linebackers ever to play the game. A 10-time All-Pro and 12-time Pro Bowl selection, Seau was picked for the NFL's All-Decade Team in the 1990s. His incredible career spanned two decades, during which time he played for the Chargers, Dolphins, and Patriots. In 2012, at the age of 43, Seau committed suicide with a gunshot wound to the chest. News of his death sent shockwaves through the NFL.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding Book!!!
- De Sherry Jones en 01-08-16
De: Jim Trotter
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From the Outside
- My Journey Through Life and the Game I Love
- De: Ray Allen, Michael Arkush
- Narrado por: J.D. Jackson
- Duración: 7 h y 32 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 271
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 242
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 243
The record-holding two-time National Basketball Association champion reflects on his work ethic, his on-the-court friendships and rivalries, the great teams he's played for, and what it takes to have a long and successful career in this thoughtful, in-depth memoir. Playing in the NBA for 18 years, Ray Allen won championships with the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat and entered the record books as the original king of the three-point shot. Known as one of the hardest-working and highest-achieving players in NBA history, he was legendary for his sharp shooting.
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3 out of 5 stars
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It wasn't bad, but I thought it would be better
- De Amazon Customer en 07-30-18
De: Ray Allen, y otros
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When the Game Stands Tall
- The Story of the De La Salle Spartans and Football's Longest Winning Streak
- De: Neil Hayes
- Narrado por: J. P. Linton
- Duración: 14 h y 52 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 102
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 90
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 90
By 2002, The Streak - a historic 13-year run of consecutive wins by the Spartans, a high-school football team from Concord, California, that couldn't be beat - was still going strong. In this revised edition of When the Game Stands Tall, author Neil Hayes, who had unrestricted access to the De La Salle team, writes from the inside about the games, the players, and their visionary coach, Bob Ladouceur, who managed to amass the highest winning percentage in football history (.995) through standing for something greater than winning.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Great story and message but PAINFULLY detailed
- De AudioAddict en 03-21-15
De: Neil Hayes
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Sweetness
- The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton
- De: Jeff Pearlman
- Narrado por: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Duración: 18 h y 49 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 265
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 227
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 227
At five feet ten inches tall, running back Walter Payton was not the largest player in the NFL, but he developed a larger-than-life reputation for his strength, speed, and grit. Nicknamed “Sweetness” during his college football days, he became the NFL’s all-time leader in rushing and all-purpose yards, capturing the hearts of fans in his adopted Chicago.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Honest Accounting Of A Fascinating Life
- De RevInTampa en 08-19-15
De: Jeff Pearlman
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Tigerland
- 1968-1969: A City Divided, a Nation Torn Apart, and a Magical Season of Healing
- De: Wil Haygood
- Narrado por: Dominic Hoffman
- Duración: 16 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 35
Against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in recent American history, as riots and demonstrations spread across the nation, the Tigers of poor, segregated East High School in Columbus, Ohio, did something no team from one school had ever done before: They won the state basketball and baseball championships in the same year. They defeated bigger, richer, whiter teams across the state and along the way brought blacks and whites together, eased a painful racial divide throughout the state, and overcame extraordinary obstacles on their road to success.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Flashback to the Late 1960s
- De Toni Bowes en 09-05-19
De: Wil Haygood
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Solo
- A Memoir of Hope
- De: Hope Solo
- Narrado por: Christina Delaine
- Duración: 10 h y 18 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 113
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 91
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 92
Hope Solo is the face of the modern female athlete. She is fearless, outspoken, and the best in the world at what she does: protecting the goal of the U.S. women's soccer team. Her outsized talent has led her to the pinnacle of her sport - the Olympics and the World Cup - and made her into an international celebrity who is just as likely to appear on ABC's Dancing with the Stars as she is on the covers of Sports Illustrated, ESPN The Magazine, and Vogue.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Not your normal memoir
- De Rory en 02-14-15
De: Hope Solo
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The Missing Ring
- How Bear Bryant and the 1966 Alabama Crimson Tide Were Denied College Football's Most Elusive Prize
- De: Keith Dunnavant
- Narrado por: Jay Snyder
- Duración: 13 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 33
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 31
Very few institutions in American sports can match the enduring excellence of the University of Alabama football program. Across a wide swath of the last century, the tradition-rich Crimson Tide has claimed twelve national championships, captured 25 conference titles, finished 34 times among the country's top ten, and played in 53 bowl games.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic
- De John Rogers en 03-29-18
De: Keith Dunnavant
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Basketball
- A Love Story
- De: Jackie MacMullan, Rafe Bartholomew, Dan Klores
- Narrado por: James Fouhey, Jim Frangione, Sullivan Jones, y otros
- Duración: 16 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 250
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 209
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 210
A sweeping and revelatory history of basketball, drawing upon hundreds of hours of interviews with the greatest players, coaches, executives, and journalists in the history of the game. In an effort to tell the complete story of basketball in all its fascinating dimensions, acclaimed authors Jackie MacMullan, Rafe Bartholomew, and Dan Klores have compiled nearly a thousand hours' worth of interviews with a staggering number of basketball greats. The audiobook that grew out of those interviews is an extraordinary project and quite possibly the most ambitious basketball work ever made.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Underwhelming
- De Adam Kosberg en 12-02-18
De: Jackie MacMullan, y otros
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The Mannings
- The Fall and Rise of a Football Family
- De: Lars Anderson
- Narrado por: Ian Alan Carlsen
- Duración: 9 h y 48 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 60
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 59
From New York Times best-selling author Lars Anderson comes a revealing portrait of the first family of American sports. What the Kennedys are to politics, the Mannings are to football. Two generations have produced three NFL superstars: Archie Manning, the Ole Miss hero-turned-New Orleans Saint; his son Peyton, widely considered one of the greatest quarterbacks ever to play the game; and Peyton's younger brother, Eli, who won two Super Bowl rings of his own.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The first family of football
- De Tyler Gordon en 09-08-18
De: Lars Anderson
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Showtime
- Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s
- De: Jeff Pearlman
- Narrado por: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Duración: 18 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 1,008
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 891
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 888
Best-selling sportswriter Jeff Pearlman draws from almost 300 interviews to take the first full measure of the Lakers’ epic Showtime era. A dazzling account of one of America’s greatest sports sagas, Showtime is packed with indelible characters, vicious rivalries, and jaw-dropping, behind-the-scenes stories of the players’ decadent Hollywood lifestyles. From the Showtime era’s remarkable rise to its tragic end - marked by Magic Johnson’s 1991 announcement that he had contracted HIV - Showtime is a gripping narrative of sports, celebrity, and 1980s-style excess.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Offended at the style used to voice black characters.
- De NP en 01-15-22
De: Jeff Pearlman
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Dr. J Unabridged
- The Autobiography
- De: Julius Erving, Karl Taro Greenfeld
- Narrado por: Julius Erving
- Duración: 12 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 129
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 118
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 118
With his flights of improvisation around the basket and his towering afro, Julius Erving became one of the most charismatic (and revolutionary) players basketball has ever known. But while the public has long revered this cultural icon, few have ever known of the double life of Julius Erving. Dr. J traces the inner lives of the nearly perfect player and the imperfect man - and how he has come to terms with both.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I may overrate it, but I’m a hoops junkie!
- De @JWTheBlueprint en 01-29-14
De: Julius Erving, y otros
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Finally Free
- An Autobiography
- De: Michael Vick
- Narrado por: Rodney Gardiner
- Duración: 6 h y 3 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 64
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 55
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 55
One of the most talented and polarizing athletes of our generation, Michael Vick’s stunning story has captured news headlines across the nation. From his poverty-stricken youth, to his success on the field in high school and college, to his rise to NFL stardom and his fall from grace, Finally Free shows how a gifted athlete’s life spiraled out of control under the glare of money and fame, aided by his own poor choices. In his own words, Vick details his regrets, his search for forgiveness....
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3 out of 5 stars
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Sugar Coated and Simplistic
- De Malcolm Jamal en 04-03-13
De: Michael Vick
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Saban
- The Making of a Coach
- De: Monte Burke
- Narrado por: Barry Abrams
- Duración: 12 h y 19 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 442
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 388
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 387
As the head coach of the University of Alabama's football team, Nick Saban is perhaps the most influential - and controversial - man in the sport. Unpredictable in his professional loyalties, uncompromising in his vision, and unyielding in his pursuit of perfection, the highest-paid coach in college football has changed the face of the game. His program-building vision has delivered packed stadiums, rabid fans, legions of detractors, countless NFL draft picks, and a total of four championships.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Narrator is awful.
- De kenneth en 08-12-15
De: Monte Burke
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Inspirational Sports Stories for Young Readers
- How 12 World-Class Athletes Overcame Challenges and Rose to the Top
- De: Kurt Taylor
- Narrado por: Kenneth Robert Hunt
- Duración: 2 h y 27 m
- Versión completa
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General1 out of 5 stars 1
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1
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Historia1 out of 5 stars 1
Are you hoping to find a book that can both engage your child as well as teach them valuable life lessons? This audiobook is the compromise you’ve been looking for with life stories of some of the most famous athletes of all time. We discuss all of the challenges they faced in life, how those obstacles made them stronger, and the people they became. We cover every sport from football, baseball, and basketball to gymnastics and surfing. This will engage every young sports fan as they learn about their favorite current stars as well as some of the most influential athletes of the past.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Inappropriate.
- De Thrill64 en 12-20-23
De: Kurt Taylor
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Shadow Jumper
- A Mystery Adventure Book for Children and Teens Aged 10-14
- De: J M Forster
- Narrado por: Gary Murrell
- Duración: 4 h y 19 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 51
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 43
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 42
Jack Phillips's allergy to sunshine confines him to the shadows, leaving him lonely, and at risk of life-threatening burns every time he steps into the light. Shadow jumping on the rooftops at dusk, makes him feel alive. And free. But Jack's condition is suddenly worse than ever, and only his missing scientist dad can save him. As Jack and his new friend, Beth, begin their frantic search and delve into his dad's past for clues, they have no idea what they are about to uncover.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Well Written Children's Book!
- De Myztikal en 10-04-17
De: J M Forster
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Trust the Grind
- How World-Class Athletes Got to the Top
- De: Jeremy Bhandari
- Narrado por: Chris Ciulla
- Duración: 6 h y 6 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 20
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 20
Exclusive interviews with the top athletes in sports today. Trust the Grind: How World-Class Athletes Got to the Top reveals how these men and women reached the heights of their profession so that you can too. Each chapter tells a different story, as each superstar shares the habit that helped them accomplish their goals and reach the pinnacle of their profession.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful Listen!
- De Anonymous User en 12-16-20
De: Jeremy Bhandari
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The Finest Hours
- The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue
- De: Michael J. Tougias, Casey Sherman
- Narrado por: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Duración: 5 h y 56 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,768
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,502
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,505
In the winter of 1952, New England was battered by the most brutal nor’easter in years. As the weather wreaked havoc on land, the freezing Atlantic became a wind-whipped zone of peril, setting the stage for one of the most heroic rescue stories ever lived. On February 18, while the storm raged, two oil tankers, the Pendleton and the Fort Mercer, were in the same horrifying predicament. Built with “dirty steel,” and not prepared to withstand such ferocious seas, both tankers split in two, leaving the dozens of men on board utterly at the Atlantic’s mercy.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Two Times Terrific!
- De Carole T. en 01-31-16
De: Michael J. Tougias, y otros
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition)
- De: William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
- Narrado por: Korey Jackson
- Duración: 6 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 9
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 6
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 6
When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land.
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5 out of 5 stars
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if You Try, You Can Do Anything!
- De Customer789 en 04-14-24
De: William Kamkwamba, y otros
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Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation)
- An Olympian's Journey From Airman to Castaway to Captive
- De: Laura Hillenbrand
- Narrado por: Edward Herrmann
- Duración: 8 h y 7 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 968
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 811
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 810
In this captivating young adult edition of her award-winning number one New York Times best seller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new generation to one of history's most thrilling survival epics. On a May afternoon in 1943, an American military plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Audio Book for Parents & Kids In The Car
- De Auroramyst en 04-10-15
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Inspirational Sports Stories for Young Readers
- How 12 World-Class Athletes Overcame Challenges and Rose to the Top
- De: Kurt Taylor
- Narrado por: Kenneth Robert Hunt
- Duración: 2 h y 27 m
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General1 out of 5 stars 1
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1
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Historia1 out of 5 stars 1
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1 out of 5 stars
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Inappropriate.
- De Thrill64 en 12-20-23
De: Kurt Taylor
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Shadow Jumper
- A Mystery Adventure Book for Children and Teens Aged 10-14
- De: J M Forster
- Narrado por: Gary Murrell
- Duración: 4 h y 19 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 51
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 43
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 42
Jack Phillips's allergy to sunshine confines him to the shadows, leaving him lonely, and at risk of life-threatening burns every time he steps into the light. Shadow jumping on the rooftops at dusk, makes him feel alive. And free. But Jack's condition is suddenly worse than ever, and only his missing scientist dad can save him. As Jack and his new friend, Beth, begin their frantic search and delve into his dad's past for clues, they have no idea what they are about to uncover.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Well Written Children's Book!
- De Myztikal en 10-04-17
De: J M Forster
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Trust the Grind
- How World-Class Athletes Got to the Top
- De: Jeremy Bhandari
- Narrado por: Chris Ciulla
- Duración: 6 h y 6 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 20
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 20
Exclusive interviews with the top athletes in sports today. Trust the Grind: How World-Class Athletes Got to the Top reveals how these men and women reached the heights of their profession so that you can too. Each chapter tells a different story, as each superstar shares the habit that helped them accomplish their goals and reach the pinnacle of their profession.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful Listen!
- De Anonymous User en 12-16-20
De: Jeremy Bhandari
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The Finest Hours
- The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue
- De: Michael J. Tougias, Casey Sherman
- Narrado por: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Duración: 5 h y 56 m
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,502
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,505
In the winter of 1952, New England was battered by the most brutal nor’easter in years. As the weather wreaked havoc on land, the freezing Atlantic became a wind-whipped zone of peril, setting the stage for one of the most heroic rescue stories ever lived. On February 18, while the storm raged, two oil tankers, the Pendleton and the Fort Mercer, were in the same horrifying predicament. Built with “dirty steel,” and not prepared to withstand such ferocious seas, both tankers split in two, leaving the dozens of men on board utterly at the Atlantic’s mercy.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Two Times Terrific!
- De Carole T. en 01-31-16
De: Michael J. Tougias, y otros
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition)
- De: William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
- Narrado por: Korey Jackson
- Duración: 6 h y 39 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 9
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 6
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 6
When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land.
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5 out of 5 stars
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if You Try, You Can Do Anything!
- De Customer789 en 04-14-24
De: William Kamkwamba, y otros
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Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation)
- An Olympian's Journey From Airman to Castaway to Captive
- De: Laura Hillenbrand
- Narrado por: Edward Herrmann
- Duración: 8 h y 7 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 968
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 811
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 810
In this captivating young adult edition of her award-winning number one New York Times best seller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new generation to one of history's most thrilling survival epics. On a May afternoon in 1943, an American military plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Audio Book for Parents & Kids In The Car
- De Auroramyst en 04-10-15
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Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
- De: James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts
- Narrado por: Bryan Kennedy
- Duración: 4 h y 7 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 529
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 422
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 427
Rafe Khatchadorian has enough problems at home without throwing his first year of middle school into the mix. Luckily, he's got an ace plan for the best year ever, if only he can pull it off: With his best friend Leonardo the Silent awarding him points, Rafe tries to break every rule in his school's oppressive Code of Conduct. Chewing gum in class - 5,000 points! Running in the hallway = 10,000 points! Pulling the fire alarm - 50,000 points! But when Rafe's game starts to catch up with him, he'll have to decide if winning is all that matters.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great book
- De Matt en 11-01-13
De: James Patterson, y otros
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47 Days
- The True Story of Two Teen Boys Defying Hitler's Reich
- De: Annette Oppenlander
- Narrado por: Mason McDowell
- Duración: 1 h y 38 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 5
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 4
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4
In March 1945 Hitler ordered his last propaganda command: send all 15 and 16-year old boys to defend the fatherland. 47 DAYS tells the true story of Günter and Helmut, best friends, who dared to defy and disobey. Without knowing how long the war might continue, they spent 47 harrowing days as fugitives on the run. Being caught meant certain execution.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good book liked it
- De Nicole O. en 07-05-23
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Shaken: Young Reader's Edition
- Fighting to Stand Strong No Matter What Comes Your Way
- De: Tim Tebow, A. J. Gregory - contributor
- Narrado por: Adam Verner
- Duración: 4 h y 4 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 23
Your identity is defined - not by changing circumstances - but an unchanging God! Whether you're celebrating an incredible victory or facing life's biggest disappointment, your response will reveal who you really are. In this powerful book designed specifically for young Christians, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow provides an intimate look into how he's been able to face professional triumphs and defeats and still emerge with his faith and identity intact.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Ok
- De Ruth M. en 12-07-21
De: Tim Tebow, y otros
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Becoming Muhammad Ali
- De: James Patterson, Kwame Alexander
- Narrado por: Kwame Alexander
- Duración: 2 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 91
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 69
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 67
Before he was a household name, Cassius Clay was a kid with struggles like any other. Kwame Alexander and James Patterson join forces to vividly depict his life up to age seventeen in both prose and verse, including his childhood friends, struggles in school, the racism he faced, and his discovery of boxing. Readers will learn about Cassius' family and neighbors in Louisville, Kentucky, and how, after a thief stole his bike, Cassius began training as an amateur boxer at age twelve.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing
- De M. Greenberg en 09-27-21
De: James Patterson, y otros
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Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition
- De: Margot Lee Shetterly
- Narrado por: Bahni Turpin
- Duración: 4 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 305
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 239
This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young students. It's the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program. Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent for everyone to read
- De R. Robinson en 06-25-19
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Rising Above
- Inspiring Women in Sports
- De: Gregory Zuckerman, Elijah Zuckerman, Gabriel Zuckerman
- Narrado por: Gabra Zackman
- Duración: 3 h y 26 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 5
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 5
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 5
Simone Biles was raised by a single mother with addiction issues, forcing her grandparents to intervene. But Simone soon discovered balance beams and gymnastics mats, setting her on a path toward Olympic greatness. Carli Lloyd, meanwhile, believed her youth soccer career was really starting to take off, only to be cut from her team. Instead of quitting the sport she loved, Carli rebuilt her confidence, ultimately becoming one of the leaders on the World Cup Champion US Women's Soccer team. The athletes featured in this book met earth-shaking challenges head on, and went on to conquer the sports world.
De: Gregory Zuckerman, y otros
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
- De: John Boyne
- Narrado por: Michael Maloney
- Duración: 4 h y 57 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,993
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,417
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,403
The story of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is very difficult to describe. Usually we give some information about the audiobook, but in this case we think that would spoil the listening. We think it's important that you start to listen without knowing what it is about.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely Phenomenal!!!
- De Jensophie en 05-04-09
De: John Boyne
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The Greatest Trade Ever
- The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How John Paulson Defied Wall Street and Made Financial History
- De: Gregory Zuckerman
- Narrado por: Marc Cashman
- Duración: 11 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 798
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 502
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 502
In 2006, hedge fund manager John Paulson realized something few others suspected - that the housing market and the value of subprime mortgages were grossly inflated and headed for a major fall. Paulson's background was in mergers and acquisitions, however, and he knew little about real estate or how to wager against housing. He had spent a career as an also-ran on Wall Street. But Paulson was convinced this was his chance to make his mark. He just wasn't sure how to do it. Colleagues at investment banks scoffed at him and investors dismissed him.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Better Books Now Available
- De David en 05-02-11
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Boy21
- De: Matthew Quick
- Narrado por: Ben Lukens
- Duración: 5 h y 8 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 219
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 189
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 189
Russ has just moved to the neighborhood, and the life of this teen basketball phenom has been turned upside down by tragedy. Cut off from everyone he knows, he won't pick up a basketball, but answers only to the name Boy21 - taken from his former jersey number. As their final year of high school brings these two boys together, a unique friendship may turn out to be the answer they both need.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Very good summer listening!
- De G. Warren en 08-26-16
De: Matthew Quick
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The Stars Beneath Our Feet
- De: David Barclay Moore
- Narrado por: Nile Bullock, David Barclay Moore
- Duración: 6 h y 20 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 194
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 161
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 162
It’s Christmas Eve in Harlem, but 12-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom aren’t celebrating. They’re still reeling from his older brother’s death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. Then Lolly’s mother’s girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. Lolly’s always loved Legos, and he prides himself on following the kit instructions exactly. Now, faced with a pile of building blocks and no instructions, Lolly must find his own way forward.
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4 out of 5 stars
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My 7th graders enjoyed it!
- De carol d. johnson en 01-27-18
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Mental Toughness for Young Athletes
- Eight Proven 5-Minute Mindset Exercises for Kids and Teens Who Play Competitive Sports
- De: Troy Horne, Moses Horne
- Narrado por: Moses Horne
- Duración: 3 h y 12 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 101
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 80
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 80
Moses and Troy Horne here. Your mental-toughness guides! We know exactly how you feel. If you are reading this, you probably have a young athlete who struggles with in-game stress and maybe even sports performance anxiety. That is why this version was mostly written by Moses. As of the time of the writing of this book, Moses Horne is a 15-year-old elite athlete who can talk directly about the triumphs and struggles of working toward being mentally tough. This is the only book that I know of with input from an actual young athlete.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great for the young elite athlete
- De Rhonda Connally en 04-22-21
De: Troy Horne, y otros
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Alone
- De: Megan E. Freeman
- Narrado por: Gail Shalan
- Duración: 4 h y 30 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 185
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 155
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 156
When 12-year-old Maddie hatches a scheme for a secret sleepover with her two best friends, she ends up waking up to a nightmare. She’s alone - left behind in a town that has been mysteriously evacuated and abandoned. With no one to rely on, no power, and no working phone lines or internet access, Maddie slowly learns to survive on her own. Her only companions are a Rottweiler named George and all the books she can read. After a rough start, Maddie learns to trust her own ingenuity and invents clever ways to survive in a place that has been deserted and forgotten.
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1 out of 5 stars
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WARNING
- De Cynthia A Samuels en 09-18-22
De: Megan E. Freeman