biographies

"The story of the legendary snowboarder Craig Kelly and his death in the 2003 Durrand Glacier Avalanche--a devastating and controversial tragedy that claimed the lives of seven people . . . 'The Darkest White' is the story of Craig Kelly's life, a heartbreaking but extraordinary and inspiring odyssey of a latchkey kid whose athletic prowess and innovations would revolutionize winter sports, take him around the globe, and push him into ever more extreme environments that would ultimately take his life"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life and careers of legendary professional football and baseball player Bo Jackson, discussing his childhood, how he was able to play in two professional sports and his life after sports.

The sports media powerhouse, over the course of 100 essays, spanning more than 600 pages, reveals the greatest football players of all time--and uncovers the history of the NFL in the process, bringing to life the extraordinary athletic talents who changed the way the game is played.

"A biography of Tibetan Buddhist leader Tenzin Gyatso, examining his position as the 14th Dalai Lama and his exile to India, as well as his emphasis on nonviolence and other social stances"--Provided by publisher.

"Profiles [twelve] legendary NHL goalies, emphasizing the traits that make each one unique. It blends accounts of the goalies' on-ice exploits with anecdotes about their lives off the ice--information gleaned from archival research as well as interviews with teammates, family members, and the goalies themselves. The careers here cover the last half-century of professional hockey--from the personal struggles of Roger Crozier and Ed Giacomin on their way to stardom in the 1960s, to the recent brilliance of Carey Price, whose character blends stoicism with a deep warmth and pride in his Indigenous background"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of the life and career of Althea Gibson, the first Black woman to be ranked as the number one tennis player in the world.

"Elon Musk is known for rewriting the rules and accomplishing impossible things. His life is filled with big dreams, inspiring successes, frustrating failures, and seemingly inevitable controversy. Find out the true story of how this South African schoolboy's mission to save the world led him to become the visionary once described by the 'New York Times' as 'arguably the most important and successful entrepreneur in the world'"--Publisher.

"On the night of May 13th, 1862, as the Civil War raged on in the United States, 16 enslaved people decided they would reach freedom or die trying. Filled to the brim with suspense, this true story details how Robert Smalls commandeered a confederate ship through the Charleston harbor toward liberation at the Union blockade"--Provided by publisher.

"Long before Amelia Earhart became a superstar, she was a girl who longed to touch the stars. But the dresses women had to wear at the time made those dreams seem almost impossible. Amelia didn't let that stop her. As a young aviator breaking records and expectations, she learned to fly her plane with flair. Later, she dared to create a trendsetting fashion line for active women like herself. Soaring in Style tells the groundbreaking story of how Amelia Earhart defied expectations in the air and on the ground to become America's first celebrity fashion designer"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of singer and songwriter Taylor Swift, discussing her childhood, road to stardom, and career highlights.