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Michael Dell: From Child Entrepreneur to Computer Magnate
Shaina Carmel Indovino
Library Binding (Mason Crest Publishers, Sept. 1, 2012)"At an early age, Michael was making money using his above-average intellect. The computer company founder began his high-tech career in his college dorm room, selling upgrades for personal computers. Today, Dell Computers is one of the biggest PC manufacturers in the world, selling computers to people around the world. And what's most amazing about his story is that the computer magnate has done it all without a college degree!"--Publisher's website.
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Tyra Banks: From the Runway to the Television Screen
Shaina Carmel Indovino
Library Binding (Mason Crest Publishers, Sept. 1, 2012)Indovino, Shaina Carmel
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Halle Berry: From Beauty Queen to Oscar Winner
Z B Hill
Library Binding (Mason Crest Publishers, Sept. 1, 2012)Describes the life and accomplishments of Halle Berry, from her early career in beauty pageants to her prominent acting roles and her award-winning performances, stressing her achievements in spite of only having a high school education.
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Simon Cowell: From the Mailroom to Idol Fame
Shaina Carmel Indovino
Library Binding (Mason Crest Publishers, Sept. 1, 2012)Simon Cowell
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Steve Jobs: From Apples to Apps
Jaime Seba
Library Binding (Mason Crest Publishers, Sept. 1, 2012)"Steve Jobs ... changed the way the world uses technology with devices like the iPod, iPad, and iPhone. The company he helped found in a garage years ago is now one of the most successful companies in the world, and Jobs was the face of the technology giant right up until his death in 2011. And what's most amazing about his story is that he did it all without a college degree."--Publisher's website.
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Harry Truman: From Farmer to President
Kim Etingoff
Library Binding (Mason Crest Publishers, Sept. 1, 2012)Presents the life of President Harry S. Truman, discussing his early life of poverty, his reputation for honesty and hard work as a Congressional representative, and the challenges he faced during his eight years as president.
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Ellen DeGeneres: From Comedy Club to Talk Show
Jaime Seba
Library Binding (Mason Crest Publishers, Sept. 1, 2012)Seba, Jaime
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Russell Simmons: From the Streets to the Music Business
Shaina Carmel Indovino
Library Binding (Mason Crest Publishers, Sept. 1, 2012)Indovino, Shaina C.
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Jennifer Aniston: From Friends to Films
Kim Etingoff
Library Binding (Mason Crest Publishers, Sept. 1, 2012)Chronicles the life and career of the famous actress, highlighting her success despite her lack of a college degree.
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Mark Zuckerberg: From Facebook to Famous
Z B Hill
Library Binding (Mason Crest Publishers, Sept. 1, 2012)Chronicles the life and career of the Facebook founder, highlighting his success despite his lack of a college degree.
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Rachael Ray: From Candy Counter to Cooking Show
Shaina Carmel Indovino
Library Binding (Mason Crest Publishers, Sept. 1, 2012)Chronicles the life and career of the television chef and personality, highlighting her success despite her lack of a college degree.
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James Cameron: From Truck Driver to Director
Kim Etingoff
Library Binding (Mason Crest Publishers, Sept. 1, 2012)Looks at the life, career, and accomplishments of the director, from his earliest days working on "B" movies to his international blockbusters, "Titanic" and "Avatar."