1969-

Tells the life story of singer Gwen Stefani, describing her childhood in California, her rise to fame in the band No Doubt, her branching out as a solo artist, her marriage, and the birth of her son.

Hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Jay-Z discusses his life and offers a revealing look at the influences and processes behind his lyrics.

Presents the continuing autobiography of James Frey in which he tells about his friendship with Leonard, a man he met while in rehabilitation for alcohol and drug abuse, and discusses how Leonard, a genial mobster, took on the role of father, comforting him after the suicide of his girlfriend, and providing him with jobs, encouragement, money, and advice on how to live boldly.

Presents a biography of the New York Yankees pitcher who defected from Cuba in a wooden fishing boat after achieving great success on the Cuban national team and earning the respected nickname "El Duque.".

A biography of Hispanic baseball player Juan Gonzalez highlighting his professional career and his dedication to helping others.

Highlights the lives of two champions of Muslim women's rights, Islam critic Ayaan Hirsi Ali and neuroscientist Aafia Siddiqui, to examine the role women have played in the conflict between radical Islam and the West.

A memoir in which the author discusses, after learning that marriage to her partner, Felipe, was the only way to keep from being detained at the American border, various aspects of marriage, including compatibility, fidelity, social expectations, the risk of divorce, and responsibility.

A biography of the West German tennis player who won her first Grand Slam tournament at age seventeen and received the number one ranking in 1987.

Discusses the life and career of tennis player, Steffi Graf.

Traces the life of this football player from his childhood in a Florida government housing project to his being a star for the Dallas Cowboys.