Ryan Howard: Power Hitter

Philadelphia Phillies' All-Star first baseman Ryan Howard is one of the most dominant offensive players in baseball

[March 12, 2009]

The Meteoric Rise of Bobby Jindal

Bobby Jindal is the Republican governor of Louisiana and the first Indian-American governor in U.S. history

[March 05, 2009]

Van Morrison: A Life in Music

Van Morrison is an Irish singer songwriter whose rich, often mystical vocals have earned him two Grammy Awards and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[February 26, 2009]

Danny Boyle: A Life Behind the Lens

Danny Boyle is the critically acclaimed director of 2009's sleeper movie hit, Slumdog Millionaire

[February 19, 2009]

Giorgio Armani: Fashion Icon

For more than three decades Giorgio Armani has shaped the world of fashion

[February 12, 2009]

Henry Louis Gates Jr. : A Life in Letters

Henry Louis Gates Jr. is an American literary critic, educator, writer, editor, and public intellectual

[February 05, 2009]

The Rise, Fall and Rise Again of Mickey Rourke

Mickey Rourke, a star of many popular films of the 1980s has returned to the spotlight. As Randy "the Ram" Robinson in The Wrestler, he won a Golden Globe and earned an Oscar nomination

[January 29, 2009]

Queen Latifah: A Life in Entertainment

Dana Elaine Owens, aka Queen Latifah, is an award-winning rapper, singer and actress

[October 17, 2008]

Mario Batali: A Life in Food

Mario Batali is perhaps best-known as the chef at the award-winning New York eatery, Babbo, but his resume does not end there

[September 26, 2008]

Simon Pegg: Rise to Stardom

Simon Pegg is a star of British radio and television comedy, but he is probably best known in the U.S. for his roles in Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz.

[October 01, 2008]

The Career of Nancy Pelosi

In a new book, Know Your Power, Nancy Pelosi discusses her years as a Democratic Representative in Congress and what it was like becoming the first female speaker of the House

[July 31, 2008]

Ted Turner, a Life in Business

Ted Turner is one of the world's best-known businessmen. His vast media empire includes three of cable television's most recognized brands: TBS, TNT and the first 24-hour news channel, CNN

[November 13, 2008]

Steve Carell

Steve Carell has become one of the most recognizable funny men in American comedy

[June 19, 2008]

Smokey Robinson: A Life in Music

Smokey Robinson is a legendary American R&B and soul singer

[January 21, 2009]

Jennifer Lopez

Jenny from the block has become one of the most influential Hispanic artists of our time

[November 19, 2007]

Hugh Hefner's Storied Life

Hugh Hefner is a magazine publisher and the founder and Chief Creative Officer of Playboy Enterprises

[January 15, 2009]

Jenna Bush

Once a First Daughter, now a teacher and author

[October 09, 2007]

George Clooney

An old fashioned leading man

[October 01, 2007]

Jimmy Carter

Since leaving the White House, the former president has worked to promote global health, democracy and human rights.

[September 24, 2007]

A Look at Jeff Gordon's Career

Jeff Gordon is a NASCAR racecar driver who has won the Daytona 500 three times and is a four-time Winston Cup Champion

[February 06, 2008]

Albright's life and career

The former Secretary of State has just published a book and speaks a great deal about US foreign policy

[January 11, 2008]

Bode Miller: Renegade Alpine Skier

On December 29, 2007 Miller won his first World Cup event since splitting from the U.S. Ski Team.

[January 03, 2008]

Billionaire Richard Branson

Sir Richard Branson, the billionaire entrepreneur famous for creating the Virgin brand, was made the United Nations Correspondents Association Citizen of the World Award for his support for environmental and humanitarian

[December 20, 2007]

Ringo Starr: The Beat Goes On

Ringo Starr, the former Beatles drummer, released a new record Liverpool 8 in 2007

[December 13, 2007]

Nora Robert: Romance Novelist

Published in 35 countries, Roberts is the author of over 150 novels

[November 30, 2007]