1958-

Tells the life story of singer-actress Madonna, describing her youth in Michigan, her years in New York, her path to stardom, and the different directions her career has taken.

An autobiographical account of the rock singer's public and private life.

Describes the early life, training, and accomplishments of the Mexican American dancer who is the prima ballerina for the San Francisco Ballet.

A biography of the accomplished figure skater, Scott Hamilton, who was inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 1990.

A collection of essays written by thirty-nine women who have connected with the pop musician and icon Madonna.

Author recounts his travels through thirteen Muslim countries in the Middle East: the ordinary people, the conflicts, and the land.

The author provides an account of his adventures tracing the voyages of eighteenth-century explorer Captain James Cook in an attempt to discover whether Cook had a lasting influence on the places he "discovered, " and hoping to learn what drove Cook to make such dangerous journeys.

Clara Claiborne Park recounts her daughter Jessy's struggles with autism, discussing how Jessy has overcome many social and emotional problems to lead a promising life.

In her autobiography, Ping Fu tells her story as she lived it--from child soldier and political prisoner to a CEO and "Inc." magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year.