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Books about Dedication
Silence of the Grave
by Arnaldur Indriðason
A detective investigates a decades-old murder to uncover the truth and bring justice.
Inspector Erlendur returns in this gripping Icelandic thriller When a skeleton is discovered half-buried in a construction site outside of Reykjavík, Inspector Erlendur finds himself knee-deep in ... (Goodreads)
Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself
by Rich Roll
A man's inspiring journey of self-transformation, unlocking his fullest potential.
An incredible but true account of achieving one of the most awe-inspiring midlife physical transformations ever,On the night before he was to turn forty, Rich Roll experienced a chilling glimpse of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Open
by Andre Agassi
Autobiographical account of a tennis star's career, struggles, and personal growth.
From Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography. Agassi’s incredibly rigorous ... (Goodreads)
The Art of Fielding
by Chad Harbach
A college baseball team's success and failures are intertwined with the lives of five individuals.
Henry Skrimshander begins the novel as a 17-year-old playing on a Legion baseball team in Lankton, South Dakota. Although physically short and not muscular, Henry has an unusual gift for fielding, ... (Wikipedia)
Jesus Freaks: Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus, the Ultimate Jesus Freaks
by D.C. Talk
Narratives of individuals who dedicated their lives to following Jesus, despite persecution and hardship.
There are more Christian martyrs today than there were in ad 100—in the days of the Roman Empire. Now in the twenty-first century, according to the Center for the Study of Global Christianity, more ... (Barnes & Noble)
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
by Dava Sobel
Story of a man's determination to solve the complex problem of determining longitude at sea.
Anyone alive in the eighteenth century would have known that "the longitude problem" was the thorniest scientific dilemma of the day—and had been for centuries. Lacking the ability to measure their ... (Goodreads)
Pistol: The Life of Pete Maravich
by Mark Kriegel
The biography of basketball legend Pete Maravich, exploring his life on and off the court.
"Pistol" is more than the biography of a ballplayer. It's the stuff of classic novels: the story of a boy transformed by his father's dream – and the cost of that dream. Even as Pete Maravich became ... (Goodreads)
ESV Study Bible
by Anonymous
Comprehensive study of the Bible, providing an in-depth look at the scriptures.
The ESV Study Bible was designed to help you understand the Bible in a deeper way. Created by a diverse team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers–from 9 countries, nearly 20 denominations, and ... (Goodreads)
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
Reunited with his trusted companion, the legendary detective solves a series of mysterious cases.
'Holmes,' I cried. 'Is it really you? Can it indeed be that you are alive? Is it possible that you succeeded in climbing out of that awful abyss?' Missing, presumed dead, for three years, Sherlock ... (Goodreads)
Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl
by Stacey O'Brien
A remarkable story of an owl's unconditional love and the bond between a woman and her beloved pet.
When biologist Stacey O'Brien first met a four-day-old baby barn owl with nerve damage in one wing, she knew he had no hope of surviving on his own in the wild, so gave him a permanent home living ... (Goodreads)
Like a Fire is Burning
by Gerald N. Lund
A man's spiritual journey to uncover the life-changing power of faith.
There was a thunderous crack. Lydia felt the ship shudder beneath her feet, and heard the buildings lining the wharf rattle. She jerked around so hard that the baby lurched within her, jabbing her ... (Goodreads)
Preach My Gospel: A Guide To Missionary Service
by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
A comprehensive guide to missionary service, providing instructions for successful proselytizing.
A handbook for missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ... (Goodreads)
Lab Girl
by Hope Jahren
A memoir about a young woman's journey to discover her scientific calling and resilience.
Acclaimed scientist Hope Jahren has built three laboratories in which she’s studied trees, flowers, seeds, and soil. Her first book is a revelatory treatise on plant life—but it is also so much ... (Goodreads)
Fever Pitch
by Nick Hornby
A humorous memoir of a man's obsession with soccer and how it shapes his life and relationships.
In America, it is soccer. But in Great Britain, it is the real football. No pads, no prayers, no prisoners. And that's before the players even take the field. Nick Hornby has been a football fan ... (Goodreads)
Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf
by Ben Hogan
A classic instructional book on golf, detailing the techniques and fundamentals of the game.
A timeless classic with nearly one million copies in print,, Ben Hogan’s Five Lessons, outlines the building blocks of winning golf from one of the all-time masters of the sport—fully illustrated ... (Goodreads)
Zen in the Art of Writing
by Ray Bradbury
A passionate collection of essays on creativity, forging a path to artistic enlightenment.
"Every morning I jump out of bed and step on a land mine. The land mine is me. After the explosion, I spend the rest of the day putting the pieces back together. Now, it's your turn. Jump!" Zest. ... (Goodreads)
Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World
by Tracy Kidder
A story of one man's journey to fight poverty, illness, and injustice around the world.
At the center of Mountains Beyond Mountains stands Paul Farmer. Doctor, Harvard professor, renowned infectious-disease specialist, anthropologist, the recipient of a MacArthur "genius" grant, ... (Goodreads)
Passion and Purity: Learning to Bring Your Love Life Under Christ's Control
by Elisabeth Elliot
A guide to making godly decisions when it comes to matters of the heart and finding a spouse.
Very few books on dating have stood the test of time like Passion and Purity. Its much-needed message remains strong and hopeful in an age when doing whatever "feels right" is common practice. Using ... (Goodreads)
Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, And a Dream
by H.G. Bissinger
A story of a small Texas town and its football team, and the struggles and triumphs of the people in it.
Return once again to the enduring account of life in the Mojo lane, to the Permian Panthers of Odessa – the winningest high school football team in Texas history. Odessa is not known to be a town big ... (Goodreads)
Seal Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy Seal Sniper
by Howard E. Wasdin
The harrowing account of a Navy SEAL's training and experiences in the line of duty.
The, New York Times, best selling book that takes you inside SEAL Team Six – the covert squad that killed Osama Bin Laden., SEAL Team Six is a secret unit tasked with counterterrorism, hostage ... (Goodreads)
Bravo Two Zero
by Andy McNab
A thrilling account of a Special Air Service patrol mission gone wrong in the Iraqi desert.
In January 1991, eight members of the SAS regiment embarked upon a top secret mission that was to infiltrate them deep behind enemy lines. Under the command of Sergeant Andy McNab, they were to sever ... (Goodreads)
This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor
by Adam Kay
A candid and darkly humorous account of a doctor's time working in the NHS.
Welcome to the life of a junior doctor: 97-hour weeks, life and death decisions, a constant tsunami of bodily fluids, and the hospital parking meter earns more than you. Scribbled in secret after ... (Goodreads)
Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life
by Jon Lee Anderson
Biographical account of Che Guevara's life, from his childhood to death.
"Acclaimed around the world and a national best-seller, this is the definitive work on Che Guevara, the dashing rebel whose epic dream was to end poverty and injustice in Latin America and the ... (Goodreads)
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
by Haruki Murakami
Reflections of a runner, exploring the physical and mental challenges of the sport.
In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such ... (Goodreads)
When the Game Was Ours
by Larry Bird
The story of the rivalry and friendship between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during the golden era of basketball.
From the moment these two players took the court on opposing sides, they engaged in a fierce physical and psychological battle. Their uncommonly competitive relationship came to symbolize the most ... (Goodreads)
This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor
by Adam Kay
An honest, funny, and heartbreaking account of life on the NHS frontline.
Welcome to the life of a junior doctor: 97-hour weeks, life and death decisions, a constant tsunami of bodily fluids, and the hospital parking meter earns more than you. Scribbled in secret after ... (Goodreads)
The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence
by Josh Waitzkin
An inspiring story of how to attain excellence through the martial art of Tai Chi.
Josh Waitzkin knows what it means to be at the top of his game. A public figure since winning his first National Chess Championship at the age of nine, Waitzkin was catapulted into a media whirlwind ... (Goodreads)
Once a Runner
by John L. Parker Jr.
An elite runner's obsessive journey to become the fastest runner in the world.
The novel opens with a physically fit young man standing on a track, watching as "the night joggers" toil around him. He begins to walk toward the starting post and thinks that now that the Olympic ... (Wikipedia)
George Washington's Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution
by Brian Kilmeade
The incredible story of the undercover espionage mission that helped secure the American Revolution.
As a Long Islander endlessly fascinated by events that happened in a place I call home, I hope with this book to give the secret six the credit they did not get in life. The Culper spies represent ... (Goodreads)
Heat
by Mike Lupica
A young basketball player discovers his passion and potential as he navigates the world of competitive sports.
Michael Arroyo has a pitching arm that throws serious heat along with aspirations of leading his team all the way to the Little League World Series. But his firepower is nothing compared to the heat ... (Goodreads)
The Sinner
by Tess Gerritsen
A woman must face the sins of her past to unravel the mystery of a murder.
The Sinner involves Detective Jane Rizzoli and a main character new to the series, first seen in "The Apprentice" as a minor figure, medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles. When a young novice nun about to ... (Wikipedia)
Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
by K. Anders Ericsson
An exploration of the science of expertise and how to maximize human potential.
"This book is a breakthrough, a lyrical, powerful, science-based narrative that actually shows us how to get better (much better) at the things we care about."–Seth Godin, author of, Linchpin, ... (Goodreads)
Snowflake Bentley
by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
A heartwarming story of a man's dedication to snowflake photography and his passion for understanding nature.
"Of all the forms of water the tiny six-pointed crystals of ice called snow are incomparably the most beautiful and varied." — Wilson Bentley (1865–1931) Snow in Vermont is as common as dirt. Why ... (Goodreads)
The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom
by Melissa Urban
Guide to resetting eating habits and restoring whole-body health.
Over 1.5 million copies sold!, Millions of people visit Whole30.com every month and share their dramatic life-changing testimonials. Get started on your Whole30 transformation with the #1 New York ... (Barnes & Noble)
Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman
by Jon Krakauer
The inspiring story of a professional athlete and soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
The bestselling author of, Into the Wild,, Into Thin Air, and, Under the Banner of Heaven, delivers a stunning, eloquent account of a remarkable young man’s haunting journey. Like the men whose epic ... (Goodreads)
Teacher Man
by Frank McCourt
A memoir of the author's 30-year career as an English teacher in New York City.
McCourt's long-awaited book about how his thirty-year teaching career shaped his second act as a writer. Nearly a decade ago Frank McCourt became an unlikely star when, at the age of sixty-six, he ... (Goodreads)
Gorillas in the Mist
by Dian Fossey
True story of a scientist's dedication to saving the endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
Occupational therapist Dian Fossey ( Sigourney Weaver ) is inspired by anthropologist Louis Leakey ( Iain Cuthbertson ) to devote her life to the study of primates. She writes ceaselessly to Leakey ... (Wikipedia)
Beyond Band of Brothers: The War Memoirs of Major Dick Winters
by Dick Winters
An account of World War II by a decorated officer who led the legendary Easy Company.
They were called Easy Company—but their mission was never easy., Immortalized as the Band of Brothers , they suffered 150% casualties while liberating Europe—an unparalleled record of bravery under ... (Goodreads)
A Season on the Brink: A Year with Bob Knight and the Indiana Hoosiers
by John Feinstein
An inside look at the intense and controversial coaching style of Bob Knight during the 1985-86 basketball season at Indiana University.
"A Season on the Brink" chronicles the basketball season that John Feinstein spent following the Indiana Hoosiers and their fiery coach, Bob Knight. Knight granted Feinstein an unprecedented inside ... (Goodreads)
Wings of Fire: An Autobiography
by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
The inspiring story of India's 11th President, and his rise to the top in the face of adversity.
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, the son of a little-educated boat-owner in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, had an unparalleled career as a defence scientist, culminating in the highest civilian award of ... (Goodreads)
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