Watson, Stephanie

"The popularity of video games has exploded in recent years, and new technologies like virtual reality have transformed gaming into a multi-billion dollar industry, creating numerous career opportunities. This book provides [an overview of] the video game designer career path, including the salaries, job prospects, and viewpoints of industry leaders"--Amazon.com.

Looks at the perils and challenges faced by the tens of thousands of young people detained daily in the U.S. criminal justice system.

Discusses Prince's legendary music career, from the release his first album when he was only 19 years old up to his 2015 release, HITnRUN. Prince's diverse musical influences are explored, as is the 1984 album Purple Rain and the movie of the same name, which launched him to a level of superstardom beyond what he had achieved with any of his previous albums.

An introduction to Martin Luther King Jr.'s march on Washington and other civil rights movements.

An exploration of the life and career of Elvis Presley that discusses his childhood, family, success, personal relationships, and more.

Profiles the theories and applications of self-driving cars, or robot cars, which steer, brake, and carry passengers without human intervention.

A biography of Jamie Oliver, a British chef, restaurateur, and television personality.

Tracks the important events and turning points of the California Gold Rush that made the discovery of gold a pivotal part of the westward expansion of the United States.

This book describes the life and career of Amy Poehler, who has strived to make comedy with a message and who was a member of the Saturday Night Live cast from 2001 to 2008.