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Travis Gardner lives to play quarterback.He's a standout QB by middle school, and he's prepared to put everything he has into the game. Then Gainesville University's head coach makes Travis a promise: Travis will have a place on the team, and a scholarship to go with it. He just has to get through high school first.As Travis starts ninth grade, he'll have to earn his teammates' trust and dodge ... Read more

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Travis Gardner lives to play quarterback.He's a standout QB by middle school, and he's prepared to put everything he has into the game. Then Gainesville University's head coach makes Travis a promise: Travis will have a place on the team, and a scholarship to go with it. He just has to get through high school first.As Travis starts ninth grade, he'll have to earn his teammates' trust and dodge
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Crossing Lines

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From the critically acclaimed author Black and White comes this finely wrought story of bullies, victims, and the bystanders caught in between.How do you decide when to stand by and when to take a stand?Adonis is on the football team. He’s dating one of the hottest girls at school. He’s a guy’s guy. He’s tough.Alan is the new kid in school. He joins the Fashion Club, wears lipstick, and wants to ... Read more

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From the critically acclaimed author Black and White comes this finely wrought story of bullies, victims, and the bystanders caught in between.How do you decide when to stand by and when to take a stand?Adonis is on the football team. He’s dating one of the hottest girls at school. He’s a guy’s guy. He’s tough.Alan is the new kid in school. He joins the Fashion Club, wears lipstick, and wants to
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SpongeBob SquarePants

The Unauthorized Fun-ography

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Finally, the first, long-overdue book on SpongeBob SquarePants for all ages!When SpongeBob SquarePants debuted in 1999, the fun-loving, pure-hearted title character took the world of animation by storm, riding a virtual tsunami of praise. As the 25th anniversary of the show nears, it’s time to look back at where it all began and revisit all the adventures from the best episodes.In SpongeBob ... Read more

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Finally, the first, long-overdue book on SpongeBob SquarePants for all ages!When SpongeBob SquarePants debuted in 1999, the fun-loving, pure-hearted title character took the world of animation by storm, riding a virtual tsunami of praise. As the 25th anniversary of the show nears, it’s time to look back at where it all began and revisit all the adventures from the best episodes.In SpongeBob
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Famous First Impressions

The Power of Perfect Opening Lines

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A unique exploration of opening lines from classic literature to modern music.You never get a second chance to make a first impression. In that spirit, Famous First Impressions: The Power of Perfect Opening Lines revels in the greatest openings from novels, plays, poems, songs, films, speeches, and more. Bestselling author Paul Volponi examines how talented writers and artists instantly gain our ... Read more

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A unique exploration of opening lines from classic literature to modern music.You never get a second chance to make a first impression. In that spirit, Famous First Impressions: The Power of Perfect Opening Lines revels in the greatest openings from novels, plays, poems, songs, films, speeches, and more. Bestselling author Paul Volponi examines how talented writers and artists instantly gain our
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Rikers High

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**An unflinching story about justice, courage, and the life of one young man behind bars.“Volponi, who taught on Rikers Island for six years, writes with an authenticity that will make readers feel Martin’s fear.”—Publishers Weekly“Brings to life a believable range of teachers, COs, and inmates and portrays power, hierarchies, and race relations both outside and inside the jail walls with ... Read more

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**An unflinching story about justice, courage, and the life of one young man behind bars.“Volponi, who taught on Rikers Island for six years, writes with an authenticity that will make readers feel Martin’s fear.”—Publishers Weekly“Brings to life a believable range of teachers, COs, and inmates and portrays power, hierarchies, and race relations both outside and inside the jail walls with
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Hurricane Song

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From the award-winning author of Black and White comes a harrowing story of a young teenager caught in the eye of one of the deadliest hurricanes in history.**“A riveting and readable exploration of the effects of race in today’s world.”—Kirkus Reviews“Volponi pulls no punches in his visceral depiction of the horrors that New Orleans’ black residents experienced.”—Booklist**When Miles’s mother ... Read more

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From the award-winning author of Black and White comes a harrowing story of a young teenager caught in the eye of one of the deadliest hurricanes in history.**“A riveting and readable exploration of the effects of race in today’s world.”—Kirkus Reviews“Volponi pulls no punches in his visceral depiction of the horrors that New Orleans’ black residents experienced.”—Booklist**When Miles’s mother
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The Final Four

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**In the game of a lifetime, four basketball players will test their skills, teamwork, determination, and resilience in this young adult sports novel.“This is a great story about how one sport can transcend different experiences, background, and beliefs, and unite in a desire to succeed.”—Jim Calhoun, former Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, University of Connecticut“Does a terrific job of capturing ... Read more

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**In the game of a lifetime, four basketball players will test their skills, teamwork, determination, and resilience in this young adult sports novel.“This is a great story about how one sport can transcend different experiences, background, and beliefs, and unite in a desire to succeed.”—Jim Calhoun, former Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, University of Connecticut“Does a terrific job of capturing
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Superhero Smart

Real-World Facts behind Comic Book Characters

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A fascinating exploration of the science, history, literature, and culture behind comic book superheroes’ powers and origins.How does Superman’s strength allow him to squeeze a chunk of coal into a diamond? What’s the connection between Wonder Woman’s golden Lasso of Truth and a lie detector? Why does the Black Panther speak so many different languages? What does Natasha Romanova (aka Black Widow) ... Read more

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A fascinating exploration of the science, history, literature, and culture behind comic book superheroes’ powers and origins.How does Superman’s strength allow him to squeeze a chunk of coal into a diamond? What’s the connection between Wonder Woman’s golden Lasso of Truth and a lie detector? Why does the Black Panther speak so many different languages? What does Natasha Romanova (aka Black Widow)
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Streetball Is Life

Lessons Earned on the Asphalt

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“[Streetball Is Life] is filled with cinematic details and colorful characters, which bring the streetball subculture to life.”-School Library JournalFrom award-winning YA author Paul Volponi comes the true story of his unforgettable summer spent proving himself as a New York City streetballer, only to discover that he had gained skills that would enrich his life off the court, as well.During the ... Read more

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“[Streetball Is Life] is filled with cinematic details and colorful characters, which bring the streetball subculture to life.”-School Library JournalFrom award-winning YA author Paul Volponi comes the true story of his unforgettable summer spent proving himself as a New York City streetballer, only to discover that he had gained skills that would enrich his life off the court, as well.During the
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Rucker Park Setup

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**A compelling and all too relatable story of teens waking up to the harsh realities of their beloved sport while learning what true friendship really means.“Paul Volponi has done it again! Great story, laser-perfect characterizations, and a plot that makes you think.”—Chris Crutcher**Rucker Park—a place where basketball’s greatest pro players go up against street legends. Best friends Mackey and ... Read more

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**A compelling and all too relatable story of teens waking up to the harsh realities of their beloved sport while learning what true friendship really means.“Paul Volponi has done it again! Great story, laser-perfect characterizations, and a plot that makes you think.”—Chris Crutcher**Rucker Park—a place where basketball’s greatest pro players go up against street legends. Best friends Mackey and
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The 32 Principles

Harnessing the Power of Jiu-Jitsu to Succeed in Business, Relationships, and Life

by Rener Gracie, Paul Volponi ...

Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly BestsellerOvercome any obstacle life throws at you by thinking and responding like a world-class martial artist—without ever setting foot on the mat.Jiu-jitsu is more than a martial art; it is a lifestyle that promotes health, confidence, self-determination, and balance. Famed jiu-jitsu instructor Rener Gracie, who has coached more than 350,000 ... Read more

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Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly BestsellerOvercome any obstacle life throws at you by thinking and responding like a world-class martial artist—without ever setting foot on the mat.Jiu-jitsu is more than a martial art; it is a lifestyle that promotes health, confidence, self-determination, and balance. Famed jiu-jitsu instructor Rener Gracie, who has coached more than 350,000
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That's My Team!

The History, Science, and Fun behind Sports Teams' Names

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How did author Edgar Allen Poe influence the naming of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens? What major historical events inspired the naming of the Philadelphia 76ers, San Francisco 49ers, and Oklahoma Sooners? And what caused the NBA’s Washington Bullets to change their name to the Wizards?In That’s My Team! The History, Science, and Fun behind Sports Teams’ Names, Paul Volponi shares the answers to these ... Read more

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How did author Edgar Allen Poe influence the naming of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens? What major historical events inspired the naming of the Philadelphia 76ers, San Francisco 49ers, and Oklahoma Sooners? And what caused the NBA’s Washington Bullets to change their name to the Wizards?In That’s My Team! The History, Science, and Fun behind Sports Teams’ Names, Paul Volponi shares the answers to these
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