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Musician and philanthropist Peter Buffet describes the work ethic and values he has learned from his mother and father, Warren Buffet, and challenges readers to overcome obstacles and find greater fulfillment in life.

Provides information, activities, and real-life stories aimed at helping students nurture and improve their leadership skills.

Drawing on interviews with friends and family, as well as teammates and opponents, "New York Times"-bestselling author Leavy delivers the definitive account of one of the biggest talents and most tragic figures ever to play baseball--Mickey Mantle.

Describes the events surrounding the trial against John Colt, brother of Sam Colt, the inventor of the revolver, for murder in New York City in 1841.

Captain "Sully" Sullenberger describes his life and reflects on how he saved the lives of the passengers and crew aboard US Airways Flight 1549 with an emergency landing onto the Hudson River in January 2009.

Troy Johnson reflects on how his life was impacted by his mother's homosexuality, describing his reactions when he found out, his eventual acceptance of his mother and her girlfriend, his efforts to promote gay rights in America, and other related topics.

A biography of talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres, who came out as a lesbian on her sitcom in 1997 and overcame a difficult childhood and uncertain start in show business to achieve a popular status in Hollywood.

The author, a personal finance consultant and college student at the University of Massachusetts, shares ideas for getting a solid college education without borrowing money and going into debt.

Autobiography of Paul Monette focusing on his struggle of growing up gay, coming out of the closet, and dealing with bigotry.

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.