Sinbad: A Real-Life Reader Biography

Real-Life Reader Biographies present the lives of contemporary role models for young readers. These are the stories of real men and women who, dispite many obstacles, followed their dream. When she sings, her vioce is strong, passionate, and spirited - much the same with dancing. As a result, her performances are electrifying. To hear her sing does not compare to seeing her perform. At 24 years old, she is poised to become the first Latin American pop star who has been successful first (Amazon.com, none)

As the daughter of a Baptist Minister, Jessica Simpson grew up singing gospel music in her father's church. From the age of five, she gained valuable experience singing in front of an audience. As she grew older, Jessica yearned for a career as a pop music star. When she was 12, she auditioned for the New Mickey Mouse Club along with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. She didn't get a part on the show. Soon after, she signed a contract with a gospel music label that went out of business befo (Amazon.com, none)

An authorized biography a first baseman, Andres Galarraga, who recently received a $24 million contract to play with the Atlanta Braves. (Amazon.com, none)

Biography of international, award-winning recording artist, Celine Dion (Amazon.com, none)

Packed with achievable, stylish solutions to common decorating problems in all styles of homes; Professional advice and tricks of the trade with each solution will help you to a perfect finish every time; Find a solution that's right for you based on skill level, budget and taste; The Decorator's Problem Solver is packed with 100 practical, creative solutions to common decorating problems. If you have an uneven concrete floor or a tiny, dark bathroom, this book will offer a solution that can be (Amazon.com, none)

Color is one of the first elements you notice when you walk into a room, and color resonates with you when you leave. Color sets a mood: The right color combinations can transform our home and bring all who live there new levels of energy. Color Therapy at Home: Real-life Solutions for Adding Color to Your Life will show you how to surround yourself with colors that bring you the most happiness, harmony, and well-being. Unlock the secrets of color therapy and use them to release your inner se (Amazon.com, none)

Watch 'em Work -- To the Rescue -- Real-life Fire Engines and Rescue Equipment -- VHS Tape (Amazon.com, none)

This electric narrative of suspense and intrigue delivers a firsthand account of heinous criminals and stern justice from the insider's view of David Race Bannon. At age 18, the American youth is recruited by Interpol after he is caught in a deadly riot in South Korea. Over the next 15 years, Bannon is trained to work in the darkest regions of humanity, to deny societal inhibitors against killing and embrace the agency's role as deliverer of grim justice to evildoers beyond the reach of t (Amazon.com, none)

Subtitle: Real-Life Stories About the Players, Coaches, and Volunteers, Who Make the Cape Cod Baseball League the Premier Amateur Summer Organization in AmericaCape Crusaders is a collection of true stories about many former, current, and future Major League Baseball players, who began their journey to the big leagues by playing ball on beautiful Cape Cod. Through their own words, these players reveal how they coped with spending their first summer away from home, hoping to catch that big break (Amazon.com, none)

First comes love; then comes marriage. . . .But in between there's the bachelor party.Lesbian strippers, dwarf tossing, boozy confessions, missing grooms -- modern bachelor party lore is enough to terrify any jittery bride. But what's real and what's testosterone-fueled legend? For the first time, Bachelor Party Confidential offers an uncensored and comprehensive look at what men do when women aren't invited.You may think you've heard the stories . . . but you have no idea.Filled with unforgetta (Amazon.com, none)

Rex Venator tells you everything you need to know to begin or further a career in bail fugitive recovery. The book provides not only textbook instructions, but each chapter has Lessons From the Street that show how, even when you do everything right, things can sometimes go very wrong. Bail enforcement is a dangerous, lucrative business that not everyone is cut out for. Find out whether you are by discovering what modern bounty hunting is all about. (Amazon.com, none)

New in Paperback!Furniture design is a complex art. Traditionally, techniques of the craft have been passed down from master to apprentice, but these days that is less and less the case in contemporary design. Students are now required to take courses and figure out much of it themselves. This book, as with others in the Design Secrets series, takes readers into the studio and reveals tips and techniques as well as the inspiration that brought the concept to life.Many graphic and product designe (Amazon.com, none)

Decorate for the way you really live. You can have nice things! This totally practical home-design book offers realistic, attractive, and comfortable design solutions to families overrun by messy kids, muddy dogs, and sloppy spouses who make beige carpeting an endangered species, and make hardwood floors look like a skating rink. What these families (and even sloppy singles) need are reasonable, no-nonsense design choices for rugs and floors, sofas, tables, carpets and tiling, and curtains and b (Amazon.com, none)

This second edition of "Panic and Anxiety Disorder, 121 Tips, Real-life Advice, Resources & More" features 40 more pages than the original. Some of them offer author Linda Manassee Buell's personal journal entries, in which she reflects on her years of suffering, learning and joy in her battle with panic disorder and agoraphobia. As one reads these stories, it becomes clear how this book's remarkably realistic approach and very practical tips came to be. Adding even more value are new chapter (Amazon.com, none)

Spend a day with social workers in 54 different settings, and learn about the many career paths available to you. Did you ever wish you could tag along with a professional in your chosen field, just for a day, observing his or her every move? DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS allows you to take a firsthand, close-up look at the real-life days of 54 professional social workers as they share their stories. Join them on their journeys, and learn about the rewards and challenges they face. H (Amazon.com, none)

In Control: A Freedom From Smoking Program ([Boxed set containing 1 audio cassette, 1 two-hour video, and 1 guidebook], 13-steps, decisionmaking, coping tools, motivation, techniques, psychologically researched methods, weight management, real-life scenarios, nicotine addiction researched) (Amazon.com, none)

A collection of actual missions from around the world. This book will help rescuers and those intrigued by S & R to understand the different types of missions and what researchers face in terms of varying geographic conditions, etc. (Amazon.com, none)

In this insightful analysis of shooting and fighting instruction, noted firearms expert Ralph Mroz examines the myths and misinformation that plague the gun community. From the five deadly training traps to unrealistic training exercises to concealed-carry mistakes, Mroz offers solutions to help defensive shooters snap out of their routines and become better and safer with their firearms. Mroz, whose articles have appeared in Combat Handguns and Guns magazines, takes a no-nonsense approach to su (Amazon.com, none)

Model Driven Architecture (MDA) is a new approach to software development that helps companies manage large, complex software projects and save development costs while allowing new technologies that come along to be readily incorporated. Although it is based on many long-standing industry precepts and best practices, such as UML, it is enough of a departure from traditional IT approaches to require some "proof of the pudding." Real-Life MDA is composed of six case studies of real companies using (Amazon.com, none)

My friend Oprah Winfrey, on her TV show, has called me "the funniest man on the planet." That was kind of embarrassing--but if Oprah wants to think I'm funny, who am I to argue?My mother says I'm brilliant. Well, I am her son, so she might not be objective--but since she knows me better than anyone, it must be true.Don't ask me. All I can say for sure is that I'm a 6'5" black comedian with red hair and a high butt who has walked a mile in every man's shoes. What I mean is, I've lived large and f (Amazon.com, none)

Tells the inspirational tale of this spirited crusader. In this groundbreaking new series, DK brings together fresh voices and DK design values to give readers the most information-packed, visually exciting biographies on the market today. Full-color photographs of people, places, and artifacts, definitions of key words, and sidebars on related subjects add dimension and relevance to stories of famous lives that students will love to read. (Amazon.com, none)

He was a simple carpenter, yet His words transformed the course of Western Civilization. From His birth in Bethlehem to His final days and crucifixion, here is the story of Jesus of Galilee. Join leading scholars and theologians as they explore the mysteries and myths of His miraculous life and legacy. Walk the Holy Lands and hear His words. And discover new archaeological findings that are yielding fresh insights into the life and times of one of the most celebrated and revered figures (Amazon.com, none)

A funny, profound book about the enduring wisdom of dogs, from the host of the enormously popular National Dog Show. Unabridged CDs - 3 CDs, 3 hours (Amazon.com, none)

Charles C. Alexander's fact-filled biography of Tris Speaker chronicles the twenty-two-year career of arguably the greatest centerfielder ever to play the position. It follows the colorful ballplayer through his years with the Boston Red Sox, the Cleveland Indians, the Washington Senators, and the Philadelphia Athletics, and on into his later years as manager of a professional ball club and promoter of the national pastime. Alexander examines both the highs and lows of Speaker's il (Amazon.com, none)

The riches-to-rags true story of an advertising executive who had it all, then lost it all-and was finally redeemed by his new job, and his twenty-eight-year-old boss, at Starbucks. (Amazon.com, none)