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: …

James Harden is a star on the rise. With a rare all-around game and leadership skills that belie his age, Harden has the makeup to be a star in any situation. This is the story of how he came to be here. Most fans are aware of Harden’s 2012 NBA finals run with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook when he was a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder and that he is now the cornerstone of the Houston Rockets franchise, but in order to truly understand James Harden, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Harden’s …

Wardell Stephen "Steph" Curry II is an NBA star on the rise and is considered by many to be the best shooter in the world. Most fans know that he is a point guard for the Golden State Warriors and that he holds the single season record for 3-pointers made, but in order to truly understand Stephen Curry, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Curry’s upbringing, his high school and college careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through the beginning of the 2013-14 season. Curry’s exceptional talents and promising future …

Ricky Rubio is a phenom rising. At age 14 he was the youngest player ever to be drafted by the Spanish ACB League, the second-most competitive basketball league in the world. This young prodigy spent his adolescent years becoming known as one of the biggest talents in European basketball and he is now making waves in the NBA. Despite his notability, Rubio was carefully shielded from the media during his rise to stardom. Both his basketball team and his family agreed not to make him available for interviews until his 18th birthday. As a result, little is known about the …

Tiger Woods is an international golf superstar with millions of both adoring fans and vociferous critics. Before his highly publicized fall from grace in 2010, Woods, the California child prodigy and richest athlete of all time, was on his way to golf legend status with 14 major championships, just four shy of all-time great Jack Nicklaus. Most fans are aware of Woods’ accolades on the course and his controversies off of it, but in order to truly understand Tiger Woods, you must first understand where he came from. This unauthorized biography explores Woods’ upbringing, his college and amateur careers, and …

When he was in 4th grade, Colin Kaepernick wrote himself a letter, predicting that he would be 6 feet 4 inches and would "then go to the pros and play on the Niners or Packers even if they aren't good in seven years." Colin Kaepernick’s tale of ascension is one that happened seemingly in an instant and whose effects are far reaching in the NFL, the sports world in general, and in his hometown of Turlock, CA. This biography explores Kaepernick’s upbringing, high school and college careers, and details his breakthrough into the NFL, all the way through his stinging …

Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz and Stephen Colbert have led amazing lives and have changed the comedy world forever. This book follows both men's lives from their humble beginnings to becoming two of the most influential people in American Politics. Jon was born in New York City and raised in New Jersey. Upon graduating college, he worked a few odd jobs until he finally decided to move to New York and pursue comedy full-time. His career was slow to take off, but eventually he was chosen to host MTV's The Jon Stewart Show and later Comedy Central's The Daily Show in 1999. …

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 …