Robert Ballard is the most-renowned underwater explorer of our time. He found the fabled Titanic, the Bismarck, historic sunken galleons and treasured warships. His explorations are literally a search for a needle in a haystack, covering hundreds of miles of murky ocean floor in rough seas and inhospitable conditions.

Under these conditions, Dr. Ballard's accomplishments seem all the more remarkable.

He is a spellbinding storyteller who uses breathtaking slides and videos of his adventures to draw parallels between his explorations and the challenges we all face in everyday life. He reflects on how he turned his dreams into reality by taking risks and turning apparent failure into success.

Robert Ballard is author of several books including: Graveyards of the Pacific; The Eternal Darkness; Explorations - A Life of Underwater Adventure; The Discovery of the Titanic; and Lost Liners.