Offers a profile of extreme surfer Garrett McNamara, describing how he became interested in the sport, his training, his participation in tow-in surfing, and his career successes.
Profiles the life and achievements of the Sacramento Monarchs guard, who won a gold medal in the 1996 Olympics as a member of the United States women's basketball team.
The autobiography of major-league baseball player Jim Abbott, the disabled Michigan native who pitched for the Los Angeles Angels and the New York Yankees as well as other teams before retiring from the game in 1999.
Traces the author's recreation of Hiram Bingham III's discovery of the ancient citadel, Machu Picchu, in the Andes Mountains of Peru, describing his struggles with rudimentary survival tools and his experiences at the sides of local guides.
A career biography of Pierre Omidya, founder of eBay, discussing the phenomenal success of the online auction site, and its role in spurring growth in related businesses.
the endless follies and tiny triumphs of a giant disaster
Johnston, Kristen
2012
The actress best known for her work on "3rd Rock from the Sun" traces the story of her career and the personal difficulties that challenged her after "3rd Rock" ended.
Presents a collection of Keret's short stories that are humorous yet at the same time tragic that focus on the society and beleaguered young men in modern Israel.
A biography of Nicole Kidman, tracing her rise from child star to acclaimed Hollywood actress, and discussing aspects of her personal life, including her ten-year marriage to Tom Cruise, and their traumatic divorce.
