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Relating his fatherless childhood in inner-city Los Angeles, a poet and journalist describes his yearning, and that of other African American men, to escape this destructive cycle to achieve personal security and happiness.

This book describes the racing career of Jeff Burton, who received NASCAR Winston Cup's Rookie of the Year award in 1994 and who won the CarsDirect.com 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2000.

"A biography of American NASCAR driver Jeff Burton"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the music star who was the first female country singer ever to achieve double platinum status on both her debut and follow-up albums.

Examines the life and achievements of this successful baseball pitcher who has only one hand.

Surveys the career of the runner who won gold medals in both the 200- and 400-meter events at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.

Follows the career of comedian Will Ferrell, discussing his early life and education, his work on "Saturday Night Live" and with other comedy troupes, and his success in films, and including quotations, photographs, and a time line.