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Presents a brief discussion of the history of the Puerto Rican immigrant experience in the U.S., covering the stories of Puerto Rican individuals such as actress and singer Jennifer Lopez, journalist Ray Suarez, and actor Freddie Prinze, Jr.

Profiles the lives and achievements of Americans with South American heritage, which includes architect Cesar Pelli, novelist Isabel Allende, actor Benjamin Bratt, singer Christina Aguilera, and others; and discusses South American immigration.

"Discover the stories of people who overcame incredible odds . . . including talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, Ringo Starr of the Beatles, and surfer Bethany Hamilton"--Provided by publisher.

The author examines how and why African-American, Latino, and Vietnamese high school students succeed despite limited opportunities, and focuses on what influences success rather than failure in urban schools.

Presents a short history of the Vietnamese immigrant experience in the U.S. and includes brief biographies of various Vietnamese Americans, including humanitarian Le Ly Hayslip, astronaut Eugene H. Trinh, assistant U.S. attorney general Viet D. Dinh, television journalist Betty Nguyen, comedian Dat Phan, professional football player Dat Nguyen, and actress Maggie Q.

Presents the biographies of various Arab Americans, including Ralph Nader, Paula Abdul, and Bobby Rahal, covering their upbringing, achievements, and challenges.

"[Presents stories from some] well-known people who failed before succeeding . . . [including] J. K. Rowling, Albert Einstein, Rosa Parks, Abraham Lincoln, Vincent Van Gogh, Julia Child, and Steven Spielberg . . . Intermixed throughout the fun profiles, Reynolds spotlights great inventors and scientists who discovered and created some of the most important medicines, devices, and concepts of all time, including lifesaving vaccines and medicines that were stumbled upon by mistake"--Provided by publisher.

A workbook for teens that is designed to help them zero in on and reach their goals, turn disappointment into opportunities, and manage stress.

Researches many of the world's most successful people and how they became masters of their fields of work, including Michael Faraday, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Benjamin Franklin, and explains how to find mastery by focusing deeply on a subject that compels them.

Fitness, money, and wisdom -- here are the tools. Over the last two years, Tim Ferriss has collected the routines and tools of world-class performers around the globe while interviewing them for his self-titled podcast. Now the distilled notebook of tips and tricks that helped him double his income, flexibility, happiness, and more is available as Tools of Titans.