Derrick Rose is one of the best basketball players on the planet. Most people know that he is a dominating guard on the Chicago Bulls out of the University of Memphis but, in order to truly understand Derrick Rose, you must first understand where he came from. "Derrick Rose: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Rose's upbringing, his high school and college basketball careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through April 2013. Derrick Rose's popularity has soared around the world. Inside this book you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love …

Sacha Noam Baron Cohen is a British comedian, writer, actor, sketch artist, and voice actor. He is most widely known for his portrayal of three fictional characters: Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, and Brüno Gehard. Baron Cohen's comedy career has been shrouded in controversy and his films have been banned in several countries. He has been accused of being racist, anti-Semitic, sexist, and homophobic; however, Baron Cohen maintains that he utilizes his characters as tools to expose the stereotypes and prejudices held by society. This unauthorized biography follows Baron Cohen from his beginnings in Hammersmith, West London and Cambridge University through …

Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. His talent, passion, and will-to-win is known worldwide. He is a philanthropist, an endorser, an entertainer, and possibly a criminal. He is an intellectual, a man who speaks multiple languages. He was born to a great athlete and became an even greater one. He is a complicated family man, a misunderstood leader, and an enigma to some. To others, he is truly one of the greatest athletes ever, one who can do things on a basketball court that no other human can do. Many people love him, some …

John William Ferrell was born and raised in a sleepy suburb of Irvine, California. Although the eldest son of Roy Lee Farrell Jr., keyboardist for The Righteous Brothers, Ferrell describes his childhood as painfully normal. After graduating from the University of Southern California with a degree in Sports Information, Ferrell soon realized that his true calling was doing what he loved: making others laugh. He then moved to Los Angeles in order to pursue a career in comedy. Ferrell's career was slow to take off, but soon he was performing with the improvisational comedy troupe, The Groundlings. His talent was …

Kevin Durant is a superstar on the rise. A six-foot, nine-inch small forward, Durant has worked his way into an elite class of NBA all-stars. The 2008 Rookie of the Year was the youngest player ever to win the NBA scoring title and continues to be the NBA's best scorer. This biography explores Durant's upbringing, his high school and college basketball careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through April 2013. From family to basketball to the future, all you need to know about Kevin Durant is right here, right now, in the most up to …

Steve Nash is a two-time MVP, a future hall-of-famer and arguably one of the best point guards of all time. Despite his relatively small size, he was only the ninth player in NBA history to win consecutive league MVP awards. Most fans are aware of his exceptional passing and scoring abilities, but in order to truly understand Steve Nash, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Nash’s upbringing and collegiate career and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through the end of the 2013-14 season. Nash’s unique abilities and on-court successes have fans …

Hope Solo is one of the most celebrated female soccer players in the world today. Most fans are aware that she is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the game, but in order to truly understand Hope Solo, you must first understand where she came from. "Hope Solo: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Solo's upbringing, her youth career, and details her breakthrough onto the world stage all the way through her training for the 2012 London Olympics. Solo's exceptional talents have fans and critics alike wondering where her career will take her next. Inside, you will discover where it …

This is the unlikely story of a multi-talented stand-up comedian, actor, game show host and voice artist who has left an indelible mark on the entertainment business. Howie Mandel began as a high school dropout turned carpet salesman who went on to own his own carpet sales business. After a fateful performance at a comedy club, Mandel's life veered in a completely different direction. For the last thirty years, Howie Mandel has been a household name and familiar face in show business. Even though he got his break by a stroke of good luck, Mandel is the real deal. He's …

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte have led amazing lives and have changed the swimming world forever. This book follows both men's lives from their humble beginnings all the way through their performances at the 2012 Olympics in London. Michael Phelps is widely known as the greatest and most decorated Olympic swimmer of all time. Most fans are aware of his record 22 Olympic medals, including four gold and two silver medals at the 2012 London Olympics, but in order to truly understand Michael Phelps, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Phelps' upbringing, his high school …

Kobe Bryant and Lebron James are international superstars with millions of both adoring fans and vociferous critics. This book follows both men's lives from their humble beginnings to becoming two of the best basketball players to ever play the game. Kobe Bryant’s talent, passion, and will-to-win is well-known worldwide. He is a philanthropist, an endorser, an entertainer, and possibly a criminal. He is an intellectual, a man who speaks multiple languages. He is a complicated family man, a misunderstood leader, and an enigma to some. To others, he is truly one of the greatest athletes ever. Many people love him, …

Lebron James and Kevin Durant are international superstars. This book follows both men's lives from their humble beginnings to becoming two of the best basketball players in the world. LeBron James, The Chosen One, is one of the greatest basketball players ever to play the game. He is an eight-time NBA All-Star, a three-time league MVP, and an NBA champion. Most fans are aware of his amazing accomplishments on the court and of his controversial "Decision" to leave Cleveland for South Beach, but in order to truly understand LeBron James, you must first understand where he came from. This book …

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is at the top of her game in both the US and the UK, breaking records for sales and number one status on all the major charts. Her performances are refreshingly authentic and she is known for having no qualms about wearing her heart on her sleeve for her audiences. But just who is Adele and where did she come from? Fans have said that she has a knack for capturing how they feel, portraying their emotions and experiences exactly. Yet, the singer-songwriter is known for having written so many of her songs with minimal influence …