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1) Loser
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Students deal with the concept of the human spirit and the importance of failure. Challenge students' comprehension of the novel with a variety of question styles and a final quiz. Students describe Zinkoff's self-image as it appears in the novel. Write a triangle poem about being a mail carrier. Find the synonym of vocabulary words found in the text. Students give their impressions of the teacher's speech on Zinkoff's first day of school. Understand...
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid watch out -- Danny Shine and the other kids of Thorn Underwood Middle School aren't bestsellers yet, but they're on their way!When Danny gets caught trying to cross his name off the "Geek" list in the girls' bathroom, he's sent to detention. Bullies torment him mercilessly -- until they discover that Danny can draw. He enjoys his new "bad boy" status, supplying tattoos and graffiti, until he's unknowingly drawn into a theft. Turns...
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Loser List volume 4
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Danny's gotten revenge and broken his JINX. He might finally shed his loser status once and for all ... but where would be the hilarity in that?
Danny Shine is just trying to avoid wrestling Bruiser Pekarsky in gym -- that's why he goes to the info session about running for class president. Even when he's forced to put his name on the ballot, Danny isn't worried. With Chantal Davis running, no one will even know he's there.But when Chantal gets disqualified,...
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A modest London accountant on a budget, Mr. Bertram has settled on a honeymoon at the seaside resort of Bournemouth with his fiancée, Cary. However, Bertram's boss, the solicitous Herbert Dreuther, won't hear of anything so common. Bertram and Cary are to be married in Monte Carlo, after which they'll be Dreuther's guests on his private yacht and sail down the coast of Italy. It sounds too lovely to be true. And surely Bertram can afford one night...
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Wesley Cooper thinks happily-ever-afters are a crock and has, in fact, spent his life avoiding women who might expect one. Except for a handful of childhood friends, Wesley has never wanted to get close to anyone. Not since he was eight years old anyway. And when he's forced into a situation where he has to start dating-but-not-dating an old acquaintance, he is far from happy. She's not his type. It is curious though, how many things they have in...
6) Losers
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The perks of being an émigré wallflower Jupiter was born in Russia, but he's getting quite an education in America. He sees everything slightly askew - but in a way that's endearing to (most) of his fellow students. A popular girl takes him under her wing. He falls for her. A bully sets him as a target. But Jupiter disarms him in an unexpected way. His best friend ends up hanging with a posse of science geeks. Jupiter feels left out. With dead-on...
7) Losers, Inc
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Ethan Winfield has never been an academic or athletic star like his older brother, Peter. But, does that make him a failure? Of course not. Still, Ethan and his best friend, Julius Zimmerman, decide that they qualify to found an exclusive club: Losers, Inc.
No sooner have they done this, however, than both boys fall in love with the new student teacher. Ethan knows right away that to impress Ms. Gunderson he has to excel. Instead of reading the shortest...
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A criminal mix-up puts an office drone in the line of fire Jim Morgan can't afford the briefcase. His wife's spending has strangled him with debt, and he's down to his last $20. But the briefcase in the leather shop calls to him. It looks like something an executive would own. It smells like success. When he buys it, he feels a confidence he hasn't felt in years. He tells off the office bully. He talks his way into a raise. The briefcase has made...
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Danny Shine is off THE LOSER LIST -- and out for REVENGE.Danny Shine might have gotten his name off the Loser List in the girls' bathroom, but he's still got problems -- like the new kid, Ty Randall. Ty seems perfect: handsome, serious, committed to worthy causes -- everything Danny's not. Will out-of-control jealousy wreck Danny's life, or can he undo the damage before it's too late? All the highs and lows of middle school are brought hilariously...
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New York City. Berlin. Deux destins qui se croisent. Arthur, héritier de l'une des plus grandes fortunes américaines, a fait le choix de dédier sa vie aux autres en embrassant une humble carrière d'écrivain public. January, une Berlinoise insouciante et rebelle, est la plus jeune doctorante d'une prestigieuse université américaine, spécialisée en physique appliquée. Tout bascule lorsque la lecture d'une vidéo de surveillance les confronte...
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"My doctor let out such a disdainful sigh whilst announcing the results of my BMI!
He said it was the highest he'd ever seen and for my weight I should be 8 foot 14!"
As global obesity hurtles on like a runaway train, this book shows you why you should get off at the next stop…and how to do so!
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Buy now to get the main key ideas from Reeves Wiedeman's Billion Dollar Loser
Billionaire entrepreneur Adam Neumann co-founded WeWork with the hope of changing the business market and paving the way for a conglomerate unlike anything the world had ever witnessed.
In Billion Dollar Loser (2020), Reeves Wiedeman chronicles the hectic rise and chaotic fall of WeWork under Neumann. Over ten years, Neumann wasted billions of dollars in investment funds...
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Inspector Rex volume 18
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Rex and Brandtner pursue a murderous bank robber.
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Let us go on a transformative journey with "Mastering Life's Game: From Loser to Ultimate Champion." This book isn't just a read; it's a roadmap to navigate life's challenges, rewrite your story, and emerge as the ultimate champion of your narrative. Unique Features:Real-Life Stories: Dive into the inspiring tales of everyday champions who turned setbacks into comebacks. Their stories are the heartbeat of this book, providing a relatable touch to...
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Dive into the immersive world of manifestation with author Jess Williams as she unravels the secrets of the Law of Attraction in her compelling book. Through a tapestry of real-life stories, Williams shares her personal journey, offering a refreshingly contemporary take on this age-old phenomenon. With a captivating blend of authenticity and straight-to-the-point guidance, she invites you on a transformative quest towards self-discovery and the fulfillment...
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In her new book, Complete Guide to the Biggest Loser Diet: A Beginners Guide & 7-Day Meal Plan for Weight Loss, Dr. Emma Tyler breaks down the Biggest Loser Diet into a simple to understand and easy to follow weight loss and healthy eating plan that anyone can use to lose additional body weight and improve their overall health and wellness. Inside her weight loss guide, Emma will teach you about the following aspects of the Biggest Loser Diet: What...
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Best Loser Wins is an intimate insight into one of the most prolific high-stake retail traders in the world. Tom Hougaard is the winner of multiple trading competitions and on one occasion traded £25,000 into more than £1 million over the course of a year.
While the average retail trader risks £10 per point in the underlying asset, Tom Hougaard frequently risks up to £3,500 per point. This risk exposure requires a mindset that is out of the ordinary.
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