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Curculio (Unabridged)

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by Titus Maccius Plautus ...

Narrated by Thomas Araki, Teresa Savage, Rosa Pearce, John Bergeron ...

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In ancient Rome, Phaedromus is smitten with Planesium, a beautiful but enslaved woman. Cash-strapped and lovesick, he turns to Curculio, a cunning parasite (think: witty sidekick) with a talent for schemes. Together, they devise a hilarious plot to trick a greedy pimp and liberate Planesium. Prepare for mistaken identities, elaborate disguises, and outrageous antics in this fast-paced comedy by ... Read more

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In ancient Rome, Phaedromus is smitten with Planesium, a beautiful but enslaved woman. Cash-strapped and lovesick, he turns to Curculio, a cunning parasite (think: witty sidekick) with a talent for schemes. Together, they devise a hilarious plot to trick a greedy pimp and liberate Planesium. Prepare for mistaken identities, elaborate disguises, and outrageous antics in this fast-paced comedy by
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The Ride of Their Lives: The Untold Story of the Legendary Timely Writer and the Martin Family

by Michael Bergeron, John F. Martin ...

The untold story of the legendary Timely Writer and his blue-collar owners from Boston chronicles the Martin brothers' rags-to-riches fairy tale story as they take on the horse racing establishment during the 1980s. Purchased by two brothers and butchers from Boston, Timely Writer rises from a horse nobody wanted to one everyone needed to call their own. Crowned the "people's champion," and with ... Read more

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The untold story of the legendary Timely Writer and his blue-collar owners from Boston chronicles the Martin brothers' rags-to-riches fairy tale story as they take on the horse racing establishment during the 1980s. Purchased by two brothers and butchers from Boston, Timely Writer rises from a horse nobody wanted to one everyone needed to call their own. Crowned the "people's champion," and with
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Barbaro

A Nation's Love Story

by Tom Philbin, Pamela K. Brodowsky ...

This up-to-minute book follows the story of Barbaro, the Triple Crown contender whose unlikely fight back from almost certain death from a shattered leg and ensuing complications captured the hearts of a nation who responded with a stunning display of love.In 132 years of derby races, only 11 horses have won the Triple Crown, the last in 1978. Barbaro was a favorite to be the twelfth until May 20, ... Read more

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This up-to-minute book follows the story of Barbaro, the Triple Crown contender whose unlikely fight back from almost certain death from a shattered leg and ensuing complications captured the hearts of a nation who responded with a stunning display of love.In 132 years of derby races, only 11 horses have won the Triple Crown, the last in 1978. Barbaro was a favorite to be the twelfth until May 20,
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Native Dancer

The Grey Ghost Hero of a Golden Age

by John Eisenberg ...

The remarkable story of Native Dancer, one of the most celebrated thoroughbred racehorses of all time, will captivate the same readers who made Seabiscuit a #1 New York Times bestseller.In the early 1950s, a rising star flickered across millions of black-and-white TV sets. Nicknamed “The Grey Ghost,” Native Dancer was a blueblood thoroughbred with a taste for drama, courtesy of his come-from ... Read more

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The remarkable story of Native Dancer, one of the most celebrated thoroughbred racehorses of all time, will captivate the same readers who made Seabiscuit a #1 New York Times bestseller.In the early 1950s, a rising star flickered across millions of black-and-white TV sets. Nicknamed “The Grey Ghost,” Native Dancer was a blueblood thoroughbred with a taste for drama, courtesy of his come-from
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It's Hard for Me to Live with Me

A Memoir

by Rex Chapman, Seth Davis ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA powerful memoir from the University of Kentucky basketball legend, NBA veteran, and social media influencer about his recovery from addiction.He is considered by many the greatest basketball player ever produced by the hoops-crazy state of Kentucky. In two years at the University of Kentucky, he scored over 1,000 points, led the Wildcats to a Sweet Sixteen appearance, ... Read more

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA powerful memoir from the University of Kentucky basketball legend, NBA veteran, and social media influencer about his recovery from addiction.He is considered by many the greatest basketball player ever produced by the hoops-crazy state of Kentucky. In two years at the University of Kentucky, he scored over 1,000 points, led the Wildcats to a Sweet Sixteen appearance,
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The Big Horse

by Joe McGinniss ...

"The big horse," in racing vernacular, is the animal that brings fame and fortune to a stable. He's the heavyweight champion, the All-American quarterback, the four-legged Michael Jordan of the barn. Seabiscuit was once Tom Smith's "big horse." A generation ago, Secretariat was Lucien Lauren's. In 2003, Funny Cide was Barclay Tagg's. In sixty years as a trainer, P. G. Johnson had never had one -- ... Read more

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"The big horse," in racing vernacular, is the animal that brings fame and fortune to a stable. He's the heavyweight champion, the All-American quarterback, the four-legged Michael Jordan of the barn. Seabiscuit was once Tom Smith's "big horse." A generation ago, Secretariat was Lucien Lauren's. In 2003, Funny Cide was Barclay Tagg's. In sixty years as a trainer, P. G. Johnson had never had one --
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Out of the Clouds

The Unlikely Horseman and the Unwanted Colt Who Conquered the Sport of Kings

by Linda Carroll, David Rosner ...

In the bestselling tradition of the The Eighty-Dollar Champion, the propulsive, inspiring Cinderella story of Stymie, an unwanted Thoroughbred, and Hirsch Jacobs, the once dirt-poor trainer who bought the colt on the cheap and molded him into the most popular horse of his time and the richest racehorse the world had ever seen.In the wake of World War II, as turmoil and chaos were giving way to a ... Read more

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In the bestselling tradition of the The Eighty-Dollar Champion, the propulsive, inspiring Cinderella story of Stymie, an unwanted Thoroughbred, and Hirsch Jacobs, the once dirt-poor trainer who bought the colt on the cheap and molded him into the most popular horse of his time and the richest racehorse the world had ever seen.In the wake of World War II, as turmoil and chaos were giving way to a
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Who Is Shaquille O'Neal?

by Ellen Labrecque, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Manuel Gutierrez ...

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NBA champion, sports analyst, and successful businessman Shaquille O'Neal is a lively and entertaining addition to the #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known- ... Read more

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NBA champion, sports analyst, and successful businessman Shaquille O'Neal is a lively and entertaining addition to the #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known-
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The Race for the Triple Crown

Horses, High Stakes & Eternal Hope

by Joe Drape ...

"In crisp, elegant prose, Drape captures his subjects and their sport as they wind through a wildly eventful season of racing." —Laura Hillenbrand, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of SeabiscuitRich in detail and crackling with wit, The Race for the Triple Crown is a personal narrative that captures the affecting stories of the Thoroughbred racing world. From ostentatious owners, to radiant ... Read more

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"In crisp, elegant prose, Drape captures his subjects and their sport as they wind through a wildly eventful season of racing." —Laura Hillenbrand, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of SeabiscuitRich in detail and crackling with wit, The Race for the Triple Crown is a personal narrative that captures the affecting stories of the Thoroughbred racing world. From ostentatious owners, to radiant
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Won't Back Down

Teams, Dreams, and Family

by Kim Mulkey, Peter May ...

Whether on a baseball field as the only girl on an all-boys team in Hammond, Louisiana, or on a basketball court where her play-making ability was compared to Louisiana legend Pistol Pete Maravich, Kim Mulkey was a young athlete so gifted she was named to Parade magazine's 1980 All-America High School Girls Basketball team.Mulkey went on to win two national championships at Louisiana Tech, as well ... Read more

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Whether on a baseball field as the only girl on an all-boys team in Hammond, Louisiana, or on a basketball court where her play-making ability was compared to Louisiana legend Pistol Pete Maravich, Kim Mulkey was a young athlete so gifted she was named to Parade magazine's 1980 All-America High School Girls Basketball team.Mulkey went on to win two national championships at Louisiana Tech, as well
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Headless Horsemen

A Tale of Chemical Colts, Subprime Sales Agents, and the Last Kentucky Derby on Steroids

by Jim Squires ...

For fans concerned about the future of horse racing, "a well-told cautionary tale about greed and willful inattention" ( Kirkus)."An insider's stunning account of the corrupt practices that threaten both the horses and the game . . . an engrossing read." — Minneapolis Star-TribuneJim Squires was in trouble. He was in the horse business, an enterprise seemingly intent on committing suicide, led ... Read more

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For fans concerned about the future of horse racing, "a well-told cautionary tale about greed and willful inattention" ( Kirkus)."An insider's stunning account of the corrupt practices that threaten both the horses and the game . . . an engrossing read." — Minneapolis Star-TribuneJim Squires was in trouble. He was in the horse business, an enterprise seemingly intent on committing suicide, led
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My Guy Barbaro

A Jockey's Journey Through Love, Triumph, and Heartbreak With America's Favorite Horse

by Edgar Prado, John Eisenberg ...

A new superstar appeared on the American sports landscape in the spring of 2006. Barbaro, a three-year-old racehorse, won the Kentucky Derby by the largest margin of victory in sixty years, stirring talk of a possible Triple Crown. But in the opening yards of the Preakness Stakes two weeks later, the magnificent animal suffered a catastrophic leg injury that ended his un-defeated career and left ... Read more

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A new superstar appeared on the American sports landscape in the spring of 2006. Barbaro, a three-year-old racehorse, won the Kentucky Derby by the largest margin of victory in sixty years, stirring talk of a possible Triple Crown. But in the opening yards of the Preakness Stakes two weeks later, the magnificent animal suffered a catastrophic leg injury that ended his un-defeated career and left
... Read more

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