1962-

The author describes his work with Caballo Blanco, an outsider who befriended the Tarahumara Indians, in which the two men organized a running event between the tribesmen, who are considered to have superhuman running abilities, and Americans, including a ultramarathoner, a surfer, and others; and includes facts about techniques and the history of running.

Craig Ferguson traces his journey from working class Glasgow to the comedic limelight of Hollywood, revealing the funny and heartwarming story of attaining his most cherished dream--becoming an American citizen.

Presents an account of the October 2000 murder of Chris Northon, and his wife Liysa's subsequent conviction for the crime which she claims she committed in self-defense.

A biography of the star athlete who plays both professional baseball and football.

Covers the life and achievements of the record-breaking runner, Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

Discusses the basketball career of Jamaican born Patrick Ewing of the New York Knickerbockers.

A biography of the track and field champion who has won Olympic gold medals in both the long jump and the heptathlon.

Describes the life and career of the noted New York Knicks basketball player from Jamaica.

An overview of the athletic accomplishments of the track star who has been called the "first lady of the heptathlon.".