Zoe Saldana has been part of some of the biggest blockbuster movies of the past few decades. From Avatar to Avengers: Endgame, these movies have made Saldana a genuine movie star. But her story starts more than two decades ago, as a young dancer who spent much of her childhood in the Dominican Republic. With the help of this informative biography readers will gain a deep appreciation for Saldana’s work. Colorful photographs and age-appropriate text support and hold the interest of readers of many ages and levels.

Zoe Saldana wanted to be an action hero since she was a child. She has starred in many kinds of movies but is best known for her roles in Avatar, Star Trek, and Guardians of the Galaxy. How did she rise to fame? This book follows her story through dance classes, acting classes, and theater, to TV and movies.

Zoe Saldana captivated audiences as Marvel’s Gamora. With compelling images, fun facts, and an Inside Hollywood special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of Saldana’s life, acting career, and experience playing Gamora.

Now a limited Netflix series starring Zoe Saldana! This Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller is “a captivating story of love lost and found” (Kirkus Reviews) set in the lush Sicilian countryside, where one woman discovers the healing powers of food, family, and unexpected grace in her darkest hours. It was love at first sight when actress Tembi met professional chef, Saro, on a street in Florence. There was just one problem: Saro’s traditional Sicilian family did not approve of his marrying a black American woman. However, the couple, heartbroken but undeterred, forged on. They built a happy life in Los Angeles, with fulfilling careers, deep friendships, and the love of their lives: a baby girl they adopted at birth. Eventually, they reconciled with Saro’s family just as he faced a formidable cancer that would consume all their dreams. From Scratch chronicles three summers Tembi spends in Sicily with her daughter, Zoela, as she begins to piece together a life without her husband in his tiny hometown hamlet of farmers. Where once Tembi was estranged from Saro’s family, now she finds solace and nourishment—literally and spiritually—at her mother-in-law’s table. In the Sicilian countryside, she discovers the healing gifts of simple fresh food, the embrace of a close knit community, and timeless traditions and wisdom that light a path forward. All along the way she reflects on her and Saro’s romance—an incredible love story that leaps off the pages. In Sicily, it is said that every story begins with a marriage or a death—in Tembi Locke’s case, it is both. “Locke’s raw and heartfelt memoir will uplift readers suffering from the loss of their own loved ones” (Publishers Weekly), but her story is also about love, finding a home, and chasing flavor as an act of remembrance. From Scratch is for anyone who has dared to reach for big love, fought for what mattered most, and those who needed a powerful reminder that life is...delicious.

Biography of the actress from Star trek and Avatar.

The coming-of-age story of one of Jamaica Kincaid's most admired creations--available now in an e-book edition. Lucy, a teenage girl from the West Indies, comes to America to work as an au pair for a wealthy couple. She begins to notice cracks in their beautiful façade at the same time that the mysteries of own sexuality begin to unravel. Jamaica Kincaid has created a startling new heroine who is destined to win a place of honor in contemporary fiction.

It's been a long day for baby Groot and he's ready to be tucked in for bed. Just as his eyes start to close, Rocket Raccoon bursts onto the scene! Groot can't go to sleep yet, there's a whole galaxy that needs to be defended and they must work together to save the day! Then maybe, just maybe, Groot will finally get the rest he deserves!

Ever wondered how Zoe Saldana rose to stardom? Zoe Saldana was born in 1978 to a Puerto Rican mother and a Dominican Father. She was raised in Queens, NY with her two sisters. At the age of 9, her father passed away in a car accident. Nine months after the death, her mother decided to move the family to the Dominican Republic to live with grandparents because the danger the city posed for raising a family. It was there that she developed a love for supernatural thrillers and began studying ballet at the ECOS Espacio de Danza Academy. Though she was a talented dancer, her desire to incorporate spoken word in her performances led her to move back to New York, where she began to pursue a career as an actress at age 17. For more interesting facts you must read her biography. Grab your biography book now!

Navarrette brings to life the Harvard he loved and hated, the classmates and teachers who tried to shape his values, the family and friends left behind. And ultimately, he engages in a challenging discussion on affirmative action, racism, and liberal education in America.

Looks at the life, films, and achievements of such movie stars as Zac Efron, Kristen Stewart, and Daniel Radcliffe.