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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 Last Editor is the memoir of Jim Bellows, the editor whose David-and-Goliath battles changed the face of the newspaper business. Bellows struggled to save major competitors of America's three most powerful newspapers: the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times. In doing so, he developed major talent from rough cuts and brought a new generation of writers to the mainstream press. The Last Editor is a unique memoir of a man who loved a fight—highlighted with commentary from his colleagues in letters and sidebars from the biggest names in media.

Ruth was four years old when her father was arrested for high treason and her world was turned upside-down. She grew up in constant fear of Special Branch policemen knocking on the door to arrest her mother or father, prominent South African communist. Ruth learned how to keep her mouth shut, to look out for microphones in the walls and to beware of friends who could betray her trust. At fourteen, Ruth left South Africa, clutching her teddy bear in one hand and her drawings in the other.