Porterfield, Jason

Explores the life of FIFA star Cristiano Ronaldo, focusing on his early soccer days, his draft onto a professional soccer team, and his life outside of soccer.

People have long dreamed of creating machines that can carry out the same tasks as people. These dreams have led to the creation of many sci-fi books, movies, and shows that attempt to depict how people would live with robots, cyborgs, and androids. This compelling book traces the history of robotics as a science, while describing in vivid detail some of the most influential works in all of science fiction, including those by E. T. A. Hoffmann, Fritz Lang, Eando Binder, and Isaac Asimov. Readers will ponder intriguing questions about the ethics of how robots, cyborgs, and androids are used and treated.

Presents a look at the USAF Special Tactics Team, explaining what they do, how to become a part of the special operations group, and the equipment and gear they use; and includes a glossary and list of further resources.

Presents a look at the USAF Special Tactics Team, explaining what they do, how to become a part of the special operations group, and the equipment and gear they use; and includes a glossary and list of further resources.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text present a historical overview of teams from Major League Baseball's National League East division, including the Atlanta Braves, Florida Marlins, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals.

Presents an overview of the division, covering its origins, management, championships, players, rivalries, teams, and various traditions.

Presents a biography of professional basketball player Stephen Curry, chronicling his path to success. Includes a timeline, fact boxes, color photographs, a glossary, and resources for further information.

A brief biography that introduces readers to the tennis Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova.

Covers the impoverished childhood, development as a superstar, and many acts of charity of Cristiano Ronaldo.

A guide to preparing for a career with the United States Army.