1954-

A biography of martial artist, actor, and director Jackie Chan, providing information about his early life and achievements, influences, career milestones, charitable works, and plans for the future.

Chronicles the life of Sonia Sotomayor, first Latina and third woman ever appointed to the Supreme Court, describing her childhood, early interest in the law, and accomplishments as a judge in the United States.

Television personality Al Roker discusses his battle with weight loss, describing his initial successes after bypass surgery, his efforts to get back on track after regaining lost weight, and his confrontation with goal-compromising childhood issues.

Explains how to use critical theory to analyze the films of James Cameron, and provides overviews of movies directed by him as well as critiques of each.

The author reveals the events of her life from age twelve to adulthood when the cultural revolution of Mao Zedong destroyed family customs and life as they knew it.

Jerry Dennis discusses his experiences with the Great Lakes during a particular winter.

Discusses the origins of American art by tracing the author's artistic family.

Ian Brown describes his son Walker's rare genetic disorder and how it affects his life and the lives of the people who care for him, and details his journey around the world for answers about its cause and possible treatments and his final acceptance of his son's condition.

Chronicles the life of Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor, discussing her difficult childhood, schooling, activism for civil rights, years as a lawyer, appointment to the Supreme Court, important court decisions, and other related topics.

A memoir in which Condoleezza Rice, who served as National Security Advisor and as Secretary of State during the George W. Bush administrations, looks back over her life, discussing her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, in the 1950s, her career in education, and her service in the government, and sharing stories of her family.