Introduces the life and accomplishments of champion baseball player Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese position player to switch from the Japanese League to the Major Leagues.
Chronicles the life of Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Oscar De La Hoya, discussing his childhood in East Los Angeles, early years in the ring, career achievements, charitable foundation, and other related topics.
Profiles running back Eddie George of the Tennessee Titans, who helped to bring his team to the 1999 AFC championship game with a sixty-eight yard run for a touchdown.
Describes the life and accomplishments of champion baseball player Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese position player to switch from the Japanese League to the Major Leagues.
A biography of the Seattle Mariners hitting and fielding star who won the MVP and Rookie of the Year Award in 2001 after a hugely successful career playing baseball in his native Japan.
how Tourette syndrome made me the teacher I never had
Cohen, Brad
2005
The author describes growing up with Tourette Syndrome, and how he was able to overcome the abuse that he received from students and teachers alike to rise up and succeed in spite of his disorder, and offers advice to those who must live with Tourette's.