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Sonia Sotomayor, born of Puerto Rican parents in the Bronx, New York, became a household name when President Barack Obama nominated her to the United States Supreme Court in 2009.

Tells the life story of U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, covering her education, years teaching at Stanford University, political career, roles in the George W. Bush administration, and hobbies.

Presents the author's first-hand account of his gambling addiction, from wagering away his beloved baseball card collection, to forfeiting everything he owned at a blackjack table.

Bruce Fleming, an English professor at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, offers an inside look at what happens within the school's walls, describing the academy's classes, students, schedule, traditions, and expectations.

The author recounts his growing up in poverty in Los Angeles, his encounters with racism in school and on the streets, and his struggle to overcome prejudice, drugs, and violence.

A biography of Condolezza Rice, national security advisor and later Secretary of State.

A biography of Condoleezza Rice, professor, author, and National Security Advisor to President George W. Bush.

A biography of Condoleeza Rice, known both as an accomplished pianist and for serving as George W. Bush's National Security Advisor.

Traces the life of the professional football player who broke the NFL's career rushing record in 1984.

Donna O'Meara shares photographs and stories from her exciting and sometimes dangerous work as a volcano researcher, and provides scientific information about volcanoes.