1981-

Biography of gymnast Dominique Moceanu who, at fourteen, was the youngest member of the U.S. women's gymnastics team when they won the gold medal in the 1996 Olympics, telling about the pressures she faced from family and teammates and her fight to overcome injuries to make the Olympic team.

A lieutenant's gripping, personal account of the legendary U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division's heroic stand in the mountains of Afghanistan--a vivid, action-packed, and highly emotional true story of enormous sacrifice and bravery.

Robin Wiszowaty believed that opportunity isn't a chance, it's a choice. Accordingly, she left her suburban life behind for the sweeping vistas and dusty footpaths of rural Kenya. She embraced the Maasi way of life and discovered new definitions of home, happiness, and family.

Ex-division I college football kicker Katie Hnida shares her memories about playing for her high school team, the University of Colorado, and the University of New Mexico, detailing the hardships she had to endure to be a part of a male-dominated sport.

An introduction to the two African-American sisters who became sensational successes in the professional tennis world.

A collection of essays written by the author from age fifteen to seventeen in which he shares impressions of school, sports, cool people, boring people, friends, family, money, music, and obsessions.

Actress and singer Jennifer Hudson describes her rise to fame and her constant struggle with her weight. Discusses how she changed her unhealthy habits and lost weight using the Weight Watchers program. Includes recipes.

Television star Jamie-Lynn Sigler reveals both the perks and the pressures that come with acting on the hit HBO series "The Sopranos".

A short biography of Troy Polamalu, discussing his childhood, amateur football experiences, and the highlights of his professional career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and describing his charitable work.

Chronicles the lives of sister tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, describing their childhoods, years in training, and challenges as professionals. Also provides a glossary and a list of career highlights.