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"Markus Persson designed his first computer game when he was just eight years old. Learn how Persson's love of computers and design helped him [make] the popular video game Minecraft"--Provided by publisher.

Soccer player Tim Howard recounts his life and career, discussing his poverty stricken childhood and more.

"From the online entertainment pioneer, actress, and "queen of the geeks" Felicia Day, comes a funny, quirky, and inspiring memoir about her unusual upbringing, her rise to internet stardom, and embracing her weirdness to find her place in the world.".

At sixteen, Adam Levine had a record deal. His band Kara's Flowers was on a popular TV show and he thought he would be a star. When his first record didn't sell, the band broke up. Afterward, he discovered music he really wanted to play. Most bands weren't playing it and many people didn't think it was cool. Still he kept practicing. He rejoined with members of his band and they became Maroon 5. It took them years to become stars. They did it playing the music they loved.

A biography of video game developer and Minecraft creator Markus Persson.

Soccer player Tim Howard recounts his life and career, discussing his poverty stricken childhood and more.

Highlights the life and career of Minecraft creator Markus Persson from his love of Legos and programming computers from the age of eight to using his passion for creating video games to land his dream job as an adult. Includes a timeline, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

A biography of professional soccer player Tim Howard, a goalkeeper.