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Finn and his friends attend a school sleepover at the museum. After the local news reports that some of the dinosaur bones are missing from the new exhibit, other strange things begin to happen. Can Finn, Botts, and Tess uncover the trouble at the museum before it's too late?
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The long-intertwined communities of the Oglala Lakota Pine Ridge Reservation and the bordering towns in Sheridan County, Nebraska, mark their histories in sensational incidents and quiet human connections, many recorded in detail here for the first time.
After covering racial unrest in the remote northwest corner of his home state of Nebraska in 1999, journalist Stew Magnuson returned four years later to consider the larger questions of its peoples,...
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Tim Duncan is a dominant player. He can score against the best opponents with a flurry of strong moves near the basket, or he can step outside and bury his classic bank shot. On defense, he controls the paint. He blocks shots and corrals rebounds. Tim Duncan can do it all on the court. And all he does is win. Since joining the San Antonio Spurs in 1997, Duncan has led the team to four NBA championships and twelve straight fifty-win seasons. Author...
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From the rickety to the palatial, ballparks have grown up with and defined baseball in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some old-timers have vivid memories of cheering for Willie Mays and Roy Campanella at Nicollet and Lexington. Others marveled at a majestic Killebrew home run at the Met. Many a lucky resident celebrated two world championships in the Metrodome and witnessed one of the greatest pitching performances in World Series history. More recently,...
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Roberto Clemente grew up dreaming of playing professional baseball in the United States. By the time he was out of high school, it looked like his dream might just come true. Clemente was drafted by a major league team and headed north. He had to overcome a language barrier, racism, and segregation along the way. But he didn't let these challenges affect his top-notch performance on the field. His career was cut short when he died in a tragic plane...
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Finn has practiced his magic trick for the school talent show for three months. But after some embarrassing events, Finn decides to withdraw his name from the lineup. And the teasing and taunting by Felix, one of Finn's classmates, has only made him feel worse. But on the day of the talent show, Felix wants Finn's help. Felix tells Finn he's sick and can't perform his magic trick for the show. Felix asks Finn to take his place by pretending to be...
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Are you interested in exploring, who you really are? The answers are to be, found in self-inquiry, the discovery of Reality that non-dual teachings offer. No prior knowledge of Eastern religion or spiritual practices is, needed as this, book uses simple everyday language to investigate these, issues through reflections, dialogues, and poems.
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Unstoppable is not just a book-it's a manifesto for those who refuse to settle for mediocrity. Drawn from the author's own extraordinary experiences and deep insights, every page pulses with electrifying energy, propelling you towards the life you've always dreamed of. Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and unrivalled success?Say goodbye to the limitations that hold you back and hello to a life filled with boundless...
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Why is Kevin Garnett called the Big Ticket? He certainly is big, seven feet tall, but his amazing ability and presence on the court truly explains his nickname. For every fan who buys a ticket to see him play, Garnett always delivers a superstar performance. In his spectacular career, Garnett has won MVP trophies and other individual awards, but his NBA championship ring is most important to him. The team has always come first for KG. Author Stew...
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For more than half a century, Minnesotans have been treated to the memorable players and teams of the Minnesota Twins. From the Ruthian blasts of Harmon Killebrew and Kirby Puckett to a successful brand of "small ball," the Twins have fielded competitive teams at Metropolitan Stadium, the Metrodome and Target Field. But prior to its arrival in 1961, the team also had a storied past in Washington that included Walter Johnson, the greatest pitcher of...
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Kobe Bryant is an unstoppable scorer. He can swish shots from long range or drive to the basket for a vicious dunk. Bryant once scored 81 points in a single game. He can also dish it to his teammates, rip down rebounds, or play lockdown defense. Despite all these amazing skills, one word describes him the best: champion. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has won five NBA titles since coming out of high school, and he has earned many individual awards....
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From Pig's Eye to a pig on the field, the long and rich legacy of the St. Paul Saints is central to the history of baseball in Minnesota. Celebrate the players, owners, managers, and fans- and the Saints' return to downtown St. Paul near the spot where the Olympic team first played in 1859.Some fans remember the historic Saints, which provided top- notch baseball in the years before the Minnesota Twins. Others grew up with the current St. Paul Saints,...
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Finn is certain the cornfield on his street is haunted. Botts, his best friend, thinks Finn is a little paranoid. But strange things have happened every October on Halloween night. When Halloween arrives, someone dressed in a black cape steals kids' sacks of candy. Finn realizes he must do the unthinkable to catch the thief. He must enter the cornfield and experience his worst fear. Join Finn, Botts, and Tess in their search for the stolen candy and...
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"One day, we awaken and feel the discomfort in our comfort. We pull back the curtain and wonder if we caught a glimpse of bars across the window and we rise again."
In that moment, we decided to "Lead through Life". No longer will we aimlessly follow. No longer will we blindly accept the stories we are fed. We will strike our own path.
But what does that path look like?
In his conformity-breaking new book, Stew Darling provides a simple Framework...
17) Instant Karma
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A young man's life changes when he magically finds new things in his car every day if he could only figure out what's causing it.