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"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.

A collection of true stories from 54 racialized immigrant and refugee women create an eclectic mix of three generations of voices. Women in their 20s to those in their 70s provide snapshots that begin in the 1960s and go to the present. Together these vividly recounted entries capture historical and everyday moments that reveal striking similarities and differences. Resilience and Triumph provides readers with an eye-opening glimpse into 50 years of immigrant women's lives in Canada.

More and more gay teens are talking. They are speaking about their lives, about the realization of their sexuality, and the consequences for themselves. These young people discuss the reactions of their friends and families, their schoolmates and society in general. Now presented in a book of twenty true stories, these heartfelt memoirs, which were originally presented orally in schools, speak poignantly about the lives of young people today. Coming Out. Hiding Out. Just Being Out.