Product Description: In a magical quest for a Christmas miracle, he did not understand the power with which he played . . .  In this timely and haunting tale about revenge and forgiveness, writing and painting, a bullied young teen--overwhelmed by tragedy--abandons his faith for science, then escapes to a world of his own making in search of a Christmas miracle for his dying younger sister...read more

Examines the personal lives, careers, and influences of seven individuals from Britain, Canada, and America, who devoted portions of their lives to bringing criminals to justice

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Examines the personal life and basketball career of the noted Boston Celtics player.

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