autobiographies

The memoir of high school soccer coach Martin Jacobson.

Look at the life of American social media personality and dancer Charli D'Amelio.

"The story of how one woman's long love affair with New York's Central Park led her to a job in which she was able to organize the rescue of the park from its serious decline in the 1970s, returning it to the beautiful place of recreational opportunity and spiritual sustenance it is today. Interwoven into her own story is a comprehensive history of Central Park: its design and construction as a scenic masterpiece; the alterations of each succeeding era; the addition of numerous facilities for sports and play; and finally the 'anything goes phase' of the 1960s and 70s, which was often fun but almost destroyed the park. The two narratives continue to entwine as she finds a job in the administration of Central Park, founds the Central Park Conservancy, and transforms both the park and herself"--Provided by publisher.

"[The story of] card-counting mathematics professor [Edward O. Thorp,] who taught the world how to beat the dealer and, as the first of the great quantitative investors, ushered in a revolution on Wall Street"--Dust jacket.

An exploration of China's widely acclaimed yet insular education system shares insights into how their examples are shaping the future of American parenting and education.

Fiorina ran for the Senate as a Republican in deep-blue California; she battled breast cancer, and suffered the devastating loss of a daughter. Yet despite these setbacks and tragedies, she remains undaunted. Now Fiorina shares the lessons she's learned from both her difficulties and triumphs. She contends that, by ignoring conservative principles, politicians have failed their constituents, abandoning them to the crushing burden of our bloated government.

The author shares her journey to becoming the creator and CCo of a multimillion-dollar brand, including her childhood struggles with bipolar disorder, to her winding career path, and finally, entrepreneur with no business experience.

Presents an English translation of the Latin text of fourth-century bishop Saint Augustine's autobiographical prose-poem in which he traces his journey from sin to Christianity.

"Ali Wong . . . shares the wisdom she's learned from a life in comedy and reveals stories from her life off stage, including the brutal singles life in New York, . . . reconnecting with her roots . . . in Vietnam, tales of being a wild child growing up in San Francisco, and parenting war stories"--Provided by publisher.