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Oprah Winfrey rose out of hardship and incredible poverty to become one of the most recognized and well-respected people in the world. In The World According to Oprah, Ken Lawrence captures this amazing woman in her own words, as she expresses the ideas and beliefs that made her who she is today. Since her start at a tiny Nashville radio station, Oprah Winfrey has become a media mogul, founding a film and television production company, an inspirational magazine and a $20 million public charity, and cofounding a cable network for women.

Featuring more than 40 full-color photographs and a short but comprehensive bio, Taylor Lautner, a celebrity-focused minibiography by Sarah Parvis, provides in rich detail how Taylor Lautner rose to fame. Everything a fan could want to know about Taylor Lautner—where he grew up, how he broke in to the entertainment industry, what he likes and dislikes—can be found within Taylor Lautner. Costarring in the hugely successful Twilight series, Taylor Lautner is currently the highest paid teenage actor and one of the youngest celebrities to host Saturday Night Live.

"Homer Simpson meets Anthony Robbins. Marsh's honesty and humanity make Fat, Forty and Fired essential reading for anyone whose life has ever hit a roadblock. Hilarious and inspiring." —Bob Rosner, bestselling author and internationally syndicated Working Wounded columnist "An extremely funny and touching account of how someone can use humor and optimism to put adversity into perspective.

Multi-talented British heartthrob Robert Pattinson is a big star, and now is available in a Little Book. Since appearing as Edward Cullen in the blockbuster Twilight movies, Pattinson has become a global icon. Now hear his story in a perfectly giftable book featuring stories, quotes and lots of dreamy photos. If you know a Robert Pattison fan (and who doesn't?), this is the perfect gift for any occasion.

Featuring more than 40 full-color photographs and a short but comprehensive bio, Lady Gaga, a celebrity-focused minibiography by Sarah Parvis, provides in rich detail how Lady Gaga rose to fame. Everything a fan could want to know about Lady Gaga—where she grew up, how she broke in to the entertainment industry, what she likes and dislikes—can be found within Lady Gaga. From her eccentric couture ensembles to her soulful pipes, Lady Gaga has officially established herself as an international pop culture icon.

In the incredibly giftable little book Barack Obama, readers get an inside look at the remarkable 44th president of the United States. Barack Obama is the first African American U.S. president and the first politician to bring 21st-century technology to an election and the presidency. He brought change to a nation and changed history. From local community reformer to Oval Office tenant, Barack Obama has lived the American dream. This is his story in pictures and in words. Amazing candid photos and insights make this Little Book a big must-have for any American.

Bill O'Reilly, FOX News commentator and host of the political talk show The O'Reilly Factor, is known for expressing his opinions. Is he "fair and balanced" or unabashedly partisan? In The World According to Bill O'Reilly, his words speak for themselves: "Once the war against Saddam Hussein begins, we expect every American to support our military, and if you can't do that, just shut up.

The story of the hottest young pop band in America is here in a giftable Little Book size. The Disney Channel made The Jonas Brothers popular and their songwriting and performances have made them famous. They rocked the Disney movie Camp Rock and reached super stardom while touring with Miley Cyrus on the Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus Best of Both Worlds Tour. Packed with pictures of Kevin, Joe and Nick, along with stories and quotes, this Little Book is the perfect gift for every Jonas Brother fan.

In the incredibly giftable little book Michelle Obama, readers get an inside look at the remarkable First Lady of the United States. Michelle Obama is a strong role model for women everywhere. She grew up on the South Side of Chicago, and graduated from Princeton University and Harvard Law School. She would later meet her future husband (and our future president), Barack Obama, at the Sidley Austin law firm. This is her story and this is history in the making. Amazing candid photos and insights make this Little Book a big must-have for any American.

The remarkable true story of a young girl named Edith and the French village of Moissac that helped her and many other children during the Holocaust. The town's mayor and citizens concealed the presence of hundreds of Jewish children who lived in a safe house, risking their own safety by hiding the children from the Nazis in plain site, saving them from being captured and detained and most certainly saving their lives.