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"Learn about Hall of Fame basketball player Michael Jordan in this sports biography. See how Michael became arguably the best basketball player ever and changed the Chicago Bulls organization forever. Read about how he even retired from basketball to play baseball!"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of George Clooney and his career as an actor, written for young adults.

For two years, award-winning biographer Andrew Morton has been seeking out everyone from former teachers and girlfriends to Scientology insiders to friends who have watched a once-bullied, "nothing special" outsider transform himself into an icon Forbes has called the most powerful celebrity in the world. Here, with never-seen photos and never-heard revelations, is a portrait of the real Tom Cruise--his work, his love life, his marriages, his religion.--From publisher description.

A biography of Reese Witherspoon, the award-winning motion picture actress known for her work in "Legally Blonde," "Sweet Home Alabama," and "Election."

Discusses the life, career, and influence of the popular writer of legal thrillers.

A biography of the actor and comedian exploring his early life in Illinois and Michigan, his problems with drugs and alcohol that led to a stay at the Betty Ford Center, and his various movie and television roles.

Follows the life and career of the diminutive Canadian actor who has achieved phenomenal success in both television and film work.

Profiles the life and career of General David Petraeus, commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) serving in Afghanistan.

Profiles the life of Michael Crichton, revealing how his childhood interests helped him to become a best-selling author of technothriller books and films, as well as creator of the television series, ER.

Presents the life and career of the movie actor who was born Nicolas Kim Coppola.