Sue L Hamilton
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This title introduces readers to Swimming in the Wild. Readers will learn the requirements for Swimming in the Wild success, such as not feeding, harming, and keeping an appropriate distance from the wildlife. A short history of the sport is included, as is an examination of the characteristics of common swimming companion animals such as dolphins, whales, sharks, rays, and sea turtles. Risks and swimmer safety are also discussed. Xtreme facts provide...
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Why are you doing this to yourself, why can't you just quit?
"I don't know why I can't quit!"
An amazing story that captures your attention while candidly sharing about...the darkness of alcohol and drugs on a young person and how it affects others. A mom's continual prayers and the need to show tough love. The impact a school teacher has toward a rebellious teenager. The strength to stay in a marriage that seems bound to fail. A life-changing motorcycle...
3) Latin
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Describes the history, costume, training, and basics of Latin dancing.
11) Buildings
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A pictorial history of developments in buildings over the last millennium.
14) Astronaut
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Introduces readers to the jobs of an astronaut including commander, pilot, mission specialist, and payload specialist, along with non-NASA positions in companies such as SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and Orbital Science, as well as discussing the equipment needed to do the job right and the education and training needed to become an astronaut.
15) Search & rescue
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"This title introduces readers to the job of search and rescue. A short history of the profession is included, and various search and rescue jobs are examined such as air-sea, mountain, cave, flood, urban, wilderness, and canine. Education and training needed to become a search and rescue team member is covered, such as programs at the National Association for Search and Rescue and Community Emergency Response Team programs. Xtreme facts provide additional...