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Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Jay Gardiner has given himself a fool's errand-to find the remains of his deceased father in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Monastery Beach. He knows it's a long shot, but Jay feels it's the only way for him to lift the weight of guilt he has carried since his dad's death by suicide the previous year. The dive begins well enough, but the sudden appearance of a giant squid puts Jay in very real jeopardy, made infinitely worse by the arrival of...
2) Namesake
Author
Series
Fable (Adrienne Young) volume 2
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
When Fable and the Marigold's crew become pawns in a notorious thug's scheme, Fable delves into a world of deception and betrayal, risking everything to secure her and the crew's feedom.
4) Jabari jumps
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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After he passes his swimming test, little Jabari decides he's ready to try jumping off the diving board, but when the big moment arrives, Jabari needs to work up the courage to jump.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE • A thrilling adventure of danger and deep-sea diving, historic mystery and suspense, by the author of Shadow Divers
Finding and identifying a pirate ship is the hardest thing to do under the sea. But two men—John Chatterton and John Mattera—are willing to risk everything to find the...
Finding and identifying a pirate ship is the hardest thing to do under the sea. But two men—John Chatterton and John Mattera—are willing to risk everything to find the...
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Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"An introduction to a variety of swimming and diving sports the summer Olympics, including lap races, open water races, diving, and synchronized swimming. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic athletes in each sport"--Provided by publisher.
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In 1927, Mercedes Gleitze became the first British woman to swim the English Channel, transforming her from a humble working-class typist into one of the most iconic sportswomen of her age. Fiercely independent and with no financial backing, Mercedes was at the forefront in the struggle to break through the existing prejudices against women taking part in sport. Over a ten-year period and a large number of pioneering, record-setting swims around the...
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English
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The adventurous life of Lieut. Harry E. Rieseberg could probably fill a hundred books. But here, in this one dramatic volume, are the outstanding highlights of this world-renowned treasure hunter's amazing career. Get set for strange and exciting adventure! Down, down, down we go --- with the dauntless Lieut. Rieseberg! Let's visit the final resting places of those long-sunk galleons and frigates that perished in the romantic waters of the Spanish...
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English
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Swimming at the age of 25 seems like a far-fetched dream. But I did the same when I was 25 years old. This book is the reflection of the lessons which I learnt and it will be helpful if you are on the ledge of hope, fear and anxiety.
Of course, you won't be able to swim by reading this book. You need to go out and do the swimming in the field. But this book will serve as the partner you will need when you desire it.
I wish you all the best in your...
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English
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This is a true story of a young girl who decides to try competitive swimming. In a short time she becomes one of her team's best swimmers. However, when she outshines the coach's daughter, the trouble begins. You will not believe the lengths that the coach and his allies go to push the young girl out of swim. The swimming organization would not even allow the young girl to tell her side of the story. Silence was all they wanted from her. Her family...
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English
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"12-week guide: Swimming" offers an achievable step-by-step guide to help get an unfit person to a definable goal - a 400 metre swim in 12 weeks. The book outlines how to get started, what's needed and how to make that first step. Then using the week-by-week guide the reader works towards the target goal in very gradual steps with a weekly programme plus basic tips on nutrition, motivation, stretching and so on. The emphasis is on a very gradual approach...
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English
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The big question asked by swimming parents around the world is : What food do I give my child to help them become a successful swimmer ? The answer is now available! You can go from being unsure of what to provide your child to eat before and after training or races, to knowing exactly what to offer in just a few hours. You will learn : What your child should be eating before and after training sessions What the best snacks are to eat after practice...
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English
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The number one question asked by swimming parents around the world is: How can I help my child be the best swimmer they can possibly be? The answer is now available! You can go from being the new parent on the block, to knowing exactly what to say and do in a way that supports your child and helps them to excel in the sport of swimming in just a few hours. Swimming for Parents will help parents of new swimmers, junior swimmers and age group swimmers...
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English
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Benjamin Roberts is an experienced Swimming instructor, School Teacher and Lifeguard who has combined his first class knowledge of teaching beginners to swim with his professional understanding of how children learn in order to write this book that will help parents, step parents, grandparents and anyone else who wants to teach their child to swim. It goes from the very beginning, building confidence to swimming front crawl and breathing. Ben has...
18) Scuba diving
Publisher
InsightGuides/Discovery Communications, Inc
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Author
Language
English
Description
Robert Boder's Get in the water is a book of innovative methods to educate coaches, athletes and parent in basic skills of competitive swimming. It is a starting point to understand many important aspects of the sport: -Learning to do the strokes for speed and injury prevention. -Proper physical and mental training. -Interaction between coaches with parents. -Appendices of rules, swim terms, meet (events, scoring, to dos) and equipment to buy. The...
20) Night diver
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Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
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Former British military diver Holden Cameron must investigate the suspicious activity surrounding a Donnelly dive to recover treasure from the ancient wreck of a pirate ship located near St. Vincent. When equipment, treasure, and even divers begin to disappear, owner Kate Donelly and Holden form an uneasy alliance to uncover the truth. But the deeper they plummet into the mystery, the closer they come to each other. Soon they are sharing their deepest...
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