Most Popular Books by Jim Gigliotti

Learn more about Napoleon Bonaparte, the decorated French military leader who conquered much of Europe in the early nineteenth century. Born in the Mediterranean island of Corsica, Napoleon Bonaparte felt like an outsider once his family moved to France. But he found his life''s calling after graduating from military school. Napoleon went on to become a brilliant military strategist and the emperor of France. In addition to greatly expanding the French empire, Napoleon also created many laws, which are still encoded in legal systems around the world.

Join the American journalist Henry Morton Stanley on his amazing quest to find David Livingstone, England''s most celebrated explorer, in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series! The world was fascinated and concerned. Dr. David Livingstone''s 1866 expedition to find the source of the Nile River in Africa was only supposed to last two years. But it had been almost six years since anyone had heard from the famous British explorer. That''s when a young American newspaper reporter named Henry Morton Stanley decided to go on his own expedition to find Dr. Livingstone. Author Jim Gigliotti chronicles the lives of both of these men and details the dangerous two-year journey that would eventually bring them face-to-face.

This book gives details of the football career of the Indianapolis Colts quarterback, Peyton Manning.

USC ended the 2004 season on top of the college football world after a resounding victory over Oklahoma in the Bowl Championship Series'' title game. It was the 11th national championship for a program that has won more than 700 games in more than a century of play. Trojan football is much more than a litany of on-field accolades, though. It''s also the marching band and the song girls, Conquest and Fight On, Traveler and the Coliseum. It is the locker-room tunnel, Tommy Trojan, the Rose Bowl on New Year''s Day, and not just one, but two, annual rivalry games. This book chronicles many of the dramatic moments and colorful characters in one of college football''s most storied programs.

The author explains the many skills necessary to be a complete player, and also the desire and passion required.

Introduces the five teams in the National League West including their histories, famous players and statistics.

A collection of photographs which help chronicle the history of baseball, profiling the game''s players, teams, coaches, fans, and historic moments.

Describes the seven teams that make up the Atlantic Division of the National Basketball Association, their histories, famous players, and statistics.

A handbook for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup series that includes race dates, common racing terms, and profiles of the drivers.

This book gives the details of the life and career of teenage golf sensation, Michelle Wie.

Examines sports in the twentieth century, from the early days of professional leagues to modern championships, and discusses the impact of sports on the social and cultural history of the United States.

Recounts a decade of sports highlights, covering historical high points, scandals, records, and championships.

This volume describes the sports highlights of each year during the nineteen seventies.

Care dintre aceste afirmații este adevărată? • Un inventator care a lucrat la un moment dat cu Thomas Edison • Un inginer ale cărui experimente cu electricitatea, razele X, curentul alternativ și transmisia de energie fără fir au schimbat lumea • Unul dintre cei mai străluciți și mai influenți oameni de știință din toate timpurile Toate cele de mai sus! Află mai multe din această carte minunat ilustrată!

Care dintre aceste afirmații este adevărată? Un băiețel care era foarte bun la matematică, istorie și geografie Un militar și lider politic francez care a devenit împărat în 1804 Unul dintre cei mai cunoscuți și mai influenți lideri mondiali din toate timpurile Toate cele de mai sus! Află mai multe din această carte minunat ilustrată!

Learn about the key players and wins that have made the Indiana Pacers a potential NBA contender. Get a glimpse into the team''s history, its home court, its fans, and its most memorable moments.

Meet today''s best pro players, quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers.

Learn about the key players and wins that have made the Brooklyn Nets a potential contender in the NBA. Get a glimpse into the team''s history, its home court, its fans, and its most memorable moments.

Learn about the key players and wins that have made the Chicago Bulls a successful NBA franchise. Get a glimpse into the team''s history, its home court, its fans, and its most memorable moments.

Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Oklahoma Sooners one of the most popular teams in college football. Readers will get a glimpse into the team''s history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team''s most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, information about the author, and an index.

Introduces medieval knighthood and the process of becoming a knight, and describes the weapons, armor, and castles of the time.

Profiles the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, including its history, notable players, and team all-time career records.

Learn about the key players and wins that have made the Philadelphia 76ers a successful NBA franchise. Get a glimpse into the team''s history, its home court, its fans, and its most memorable moments.

Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Nebraska Cornhuskers one of the most popular teams in college football. Readers will get a glimpse into the team''s history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team''s most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, information about the author, and an index.

Whether you''re cheering on your favorite team at its home stadium with thousands of other fans or watching the game at home with your friends, the excitement of the National Football League is unmatched in the world of sports. The crisp fall air and the sound of pads crashing are enough to capture any fan''s attention. From the first game''s kickoff to the final moments of the Super Bowl, each season provides the thrilling action that fans crave. AFC North lets you spend the off-season getting to know more about the division''s teams. Statistics and history give you the inside scoop on your favorite team and its biggest rivals. Player profiles get you up close and personal with the league''s brightest stars. From the Baltimore Ravens to the Pittsburgh Steelers, AFC North has all the information you need to become an expert on the teams of the NFL''s AFC North division. Touchdown! Book jacket.

Profiles the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team, including its history, notable players, and team all-time career records.

Covers the life and achievements of NFL star Tom Brady, discussing his college and professional football careers, as well as his interests outside of the sport. Includes career statistics.

Learn about the key players and wins that have made the Detroit Pistons a successful NBA franchise. Get a glimpse into the team''s history, its home court, its fans, and its most memorable moments.

Presenta la vida de una niña albanesa, Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, que se conoció como Madre Teresa y pasó la mayor parte de su vida sirviendo "a los más pobres de los pobres" en Calcuta, India.

When the New York Giants need a player to come through in the final minutes of a game, they call on their star quarterback--Eli Manning. For more than a decade, Eli has helped lead the Giants to victory, including two Super Bowls wins. His powerful arm and ability to think quickly set him apart on the field. Yet Eli is much more than an incredible quarterback. He''s also passionate about helping others. When his home city of New Orleans was hit by a terrible storm, Eli gathered supplies to help those affected. Eli also raises money to help people with disabilities and to fund a children''s hospital. In Eli Manning, readers will follow this NFL superstar''s football career and discover how he has made a difference in people''s lives both on and off the field. Large, full-color action photos and engaging text will keep readers turning the pages for more.

This book gives details of the life and football career of LaDainian Tomlinson, the San Diego Charger running back who broke an NFL scoring record that had stood for nearly 50 years.

The San Diego Chargers know they can depend on quarterback Philip Rivers when the going gets tough. This hard-throwing quarterback has led his team to dozens of incredible comeback victories. He is also known for shattering many of the team''s passing records. Philip shines on the field as an amazing athlete, but he''s also a leader in his community. Dedicated to helping children in need, he started the Rivers of Hope Foundation to benefit foster children. Another cause close to Philip''s heart is helping sick children. In Philip Rivers, readers will follow this NFL superstar''s football career and discover how he has made a difference in people''s lives both on and off the field. Large, full-color action photos and engaging text will keep readers turning the pages for more.

An introduction to the sport of skydiving.

Every football game begins with a kick-off . . . but how did the first football game begin? And when? This brilliant book, packed with football memorabilia and historic photos, takes readers back to the early rough-and-tumble days of football. Find out why Teddy Roosevelt played a big part, who ran the "flying wedge", and just how Pudge Hefflefinger was! For fans of the NFL, college football, or high school football, this book will show them how their favourite sport evolved from a backyard brawl into a mighty empire! Get ready for KICK-OFF!

This is a biography of Dale Jarrett, who, in 1996, became the first driver to win the Daytona 500 and the Brickyard 400 in the same year.

Presents a short survey of the history of the World Series and profiles the 1912 classic between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Giants, the 1960 series between Pittsburgh and the Yankees, and the infamous "Curse of the Bambino."