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Highlights the struggles and achievements of Lana Wachowski, who was the first major Hollywood director to come out as transgender.

"The true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years"--Amazon.com.

The author gives an insider's look into a day in the life of a zoo curator.

"Engaging images accompany information about Undertaker. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--.

Brooke Shields discusses her and her mother's life.

"In 1969, Illeana Douglas' parents saw the film Easy Rider. Like many folks of that generation, the groundbreaking film transformed them. Taking Dennis Hopper's words, "That's what it's all about man", to heart, they abandoned what Illeana had hoped would be her comfortable upper middle class life for a childhood filled with hippies, goats, free spirits, and free love. Illeana writes, "Since it was all out of my control, I began to think of my life as a movie, with a Dennis Hopper like father at the center of it. Years later I would work with Dennis Hopper on the film Search and Destroy"--.

John Marshall's life had fallen apart. His seventeen-year-old son was about to leave home, his fourteen-year-old daughter was lost in cyberspace, his marriage was falling apart. He dreamed of a trip around the world and a chance to leave all of his routines and responsibilities behind if only for a little while. But a trip like this was unaffordable unless they volunteered their time as they traveled. The Marshall family took their trip around the world and it changed their lives. From Central American to East Asia the trip offered little rest, even less relaxation, but it gave the Marshalls a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to conquer their personal fears, strengthen their family bonds and find their true selves by helping those in need.

Profiles the life and acting career of Robert Downey Jr., star of "Iron Man.".

A biography of rapper and music producer Dr. Dre.

Brooke Shields discusses her and her mother's life.