Every year the NBA Playoffs bring two months of the greatest players and teams in the world competing for the ultimate prize: the NBA Championship. But there is more than a title on the line for the players and teams. History is on the line. Their legacy is on the line. The way future generations will view them is on the line. 16 teams enter and only one can be the champion. The 2013 NBA Playoffs were supposed to be simple – an easy ride for Lebron James’ Miami Heat, which had finished the regular season as one of the …

Blake Griffin and Chris Paul are international superstars on the rise. This book follows both men's lives from their humble beginnings to becoming two of the best basketball players in the world. In just a few short years, Blake Griffin has transcended the game of basketball. He has accomplished more in his first few seasons in the NBA than most players achieve in their careers. Most fans are aware of his amazing skills and fantastic dunks, but in order to truly understand Blake Griffin, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Griffin’s upbringing, his high school …

Chris Paul is an NBA star on the rise. He represents the point guard of the future. He’s an unbelievable scorer, a great defender, and a player who controls the game’s tempo. He creates opportunities for his teammates and challenges them, as well. LeBron James has called him the league’s best point guard “because he had eyes in the back of his head.” Most fans are aware of his exceptional talents, but in order to truly understand Chris Paul, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Paul’s upbringing, his high school and college careers, and details …

On April 29th, 2013, NBA player Jason Collins announced he was gay. In doing so, he became the first male athlete in a major professional sport to come out publicly. In an instant Jason Collins’ name became known across the United States and the world. Although many people now know who Jason Collins is, in order to truly understand Jason Collins, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Collins’ upbringing, his high school and college careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through his landmark announcement and its immediate aftermath. Collins’ amazing …

With so many different sides of her personality coming out in each new track, it's hard to figure out just who Nicki Minaj really is. But like any other story, it sometimes helps to look back at the beginning and work your way up. This book follows the career and thoughts of Onika Maraj, starting from her move to America from Trinidad, growing up in New York and slowly working the scene to make a name for herself. You will be able to see how a hard life and incredible influences have helped to shape the Queen of the Rap …

Aaron Rodgers is one of the most celebrated quarterbacks in the NFL today. Most fans are aware of his NFL origins as a backup to Brett Favre and his 2010 Super Bowl MVP, but in order to truly understand Aaron Rodgers, you must first understand where he came from. "Aaron Rodgers: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Rodgers' upbringing, his high school and college football careers, and details his breakthrough into the NFL, all the way through his 2012 playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers and his $110 million contract extension making him the highest paid player in NFL history. Rodgers' …

Tim Tebow is one of the most talked about athletes of all time. Everybody seems to have an opinion about him, especially on his religious beliefs. But, in order to truly understand Tim Tebow, you must first understand where he came from. "Tim Tebow: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Tebow's upbringing, his high school and college football careers, and details his breakthrough into the NFL, all the way through April 2013. "Tebow-mania" has fans and critics alike questioning his motives and looking for where God and his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and …

Rajon Rondo is a star on the rise. With a rare all-around game and leadership skills that are second-to-none, Rondo has cemented his place among the NBA’s best point guards. This is the story of how he came to be. Most fans are aware of Rondo’s exceptional skills and his 2008 NBA Championship run with the Boston Celtics, but in order to truly understand him, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Rondo’s upbringing, his high school and college careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through the onset of the 2013-14 …

Ryan Lochte is one of the most decorated Olympic swimmers of all time. After winning five medals at the 2012 London Olympics, Lochte has now won 11 medals in his Olympic career. Most fans are aware of his success at the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Olympics, but in order to truly understand Ryan Lochte, you must first understand where he came from. "Ryan Lochte: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Lochte's upbringing, his "rivalry" with Michael Phelps, his international swimming career, and details his breakthrough onto the international stage all the way through the 2012 London Olympics. Lochte's unbelievable talents and charismatic …

Kevin Love is an NBA superstar on the rise. He has accomplished more in his first few seasons in the NBA than most players achieve in their careers. Most true fans are aware of his amazing scoring and rebounding abilities and the fact that he holds the longest streak for consecutive games with double figures in points and rebounds since the ABA–NBA merger, but in order to truly understand Kevin Love, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Love’s upbringing, his high school and college careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way …

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 …

Most people know LMFAO as an American, award-winning, electro-pop duo consisting of the uncle and nephew team of DJ Redfoo (Stefan Kendal Gordy) and DJ SkyBlu (Skyler Austen Gordy). But, in order to truly understand LMFAO, you must first understand where they came from. "LMFAO: An Unauthorized Biography" profiles the lives and careers of Redfoo and SkyBlu, stemming from their experiences as independent DJs to releasing two full-length albums and becoming international superstars. Their music incorporates a theme of partying and drinking, and their "party anthem" songs are in permanent rotation on dance floors everywhere. LMFAO has just one mission: …