Terri Dougherty – författare

Known as "The Gunslinger" to many of his devoted fans, Brett Favre is one of football''s most acclaimed and controversial quarterbacks. During his twenty-year career in the NFL, Favre played for the Atlanta Falcons, the Minnesota Vikings, the New York Jets, and most notably, for the Green Bay Packers. In 1996, he helped the Green Bay Packers win the Super Bowl. This compelling edition treats readers to a detailed biography of professional football player Brett Favre.

Daniel Radcliffe was cast as the title role in the Harry Potter film series at the age of eleven and went on to star in the franchise''s eight movies. His role as the courageous, bespectacled orphan in this fantasy film series earned him worldwide recognition and admiration.​ ​Radcliffe has since dabbled in both stage acting and independent movies. This fascinating biography by Terri Dougherty profiles the life and career of this British actor.​ ​Chapters cover the actor''s early years, his experiences on the set of Harry Potter, and the challenges facing him in establishing a diverse career.

Epilepsy is a disorder in which the generation of electrical signals inside the brain causes recurring seizures of varying types and intensity. This book describes the symptoms associated with different types of epilepsy, as well as the possible causes and risk factors. It offers current information on diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, as well as how people living with epilepsy and their families cope with the disorder.

According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Tyra Banks was the first African-American woman to be featured on the cover of GQ magazine and on the cover of ​the ​Victoria''s Secret catalog. In addition to her impressive modeling career, Banks is also a well-known personality and producer. Her modeling competition show, America''s Next Top Model, ran on major cable networks for twenty-two seasons. This compelling biography profiles the life and career of Tyra Banks, discussing her childhood, success in modeling, mentoring, television career, and more.

Sexually transmitted diseases are among the most common infectious diseases occurring in the United States today. This book describes the various diseases that can be transmitted through sexual contact, how they are contracted, how to recognize the symptoms, and how they are treated. It discusses which STDs are most common, how they can be prevented, what happens if they''re not treated, and living with chronic STDs. It also addresses various social issues surrounding sexually transmitted diseases.

The Internet holds an unprecedented volume of information and resources. It has given Americans another way to use their freedom of speech, but has also ushered in new challenges to the free-speech guarantee. Internet law focuses on regulating freedom of expression in respect to issues such as fraud, child protection, decency, libel, control of hate speech, and security concerns such as privacy and data protection. This informative and illuminating edition focuses on issues surrounding freedom of expression on the Internet. Chapters tackle topics such as free speech and responsibility, copyright and criticism, and cyberbullying.

Breaking into stardom as a comic during the 1990s, George Lopez has expanded his repertoire to include acting and producing. Lopez has also penned an autobiography, Why You Crying, which reached the New York Times Best Seller List. This informative volume explores the life of Latino comedian and actor George Lopez. Readers will learn about his trials during childhood, his struggle to commit to comedy, and his impact on the comic industry and on popular culture.

Founded in New Orleans in the early 1990s, Cash Money Records faced an uphill battle as it struggled to gain respect. Brothers Bryan "Baby" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams started the label by recording New Orleans artists who were part of the local " bounce music" scene. The label''s young rappers, including Juvenile, B.G., and Turk, worked hard to deliver hits, but inner turmoil almost derailed Cash Money''s success. The breakout success of Lil Wayne, who became the label''s biggest star and even served as its president for a time, helped Cash Money survive during a difficult decade. Today stars like Drake and Nicki Minaj are helping to make Cash Money Records a household name in the hip-hop world.