With wry wit and touching humor, Louie Anderson, New York Times bestselling author and Emmy Award–winning comedian currently starring in Zach Galifianakis’s Baskets, shares his journey of turning life’s challenges into joy, as well as plenty of wisdom he’s still discovering from his late mother. “I started out writing these letters to my mom, but a few friends said I should write a book. I said ‘okay’ because next to ‘we’ll see,’ ‘okay’ is as non-committal as you can get. But somehow, I stuck with it. I hope you like it. I hope that after you read it, you’ll write or call your own mom—and dad, sister, brother, cousin, nephew. Or have lunch with them. Or breakfast. It doesn’t have to be lunch. But do it now. Don’t wait like I did.” —Louie Louie Anderson has channeled his beloved mom, Ora Zella Anderson, in his stand-up routine for decades, but she died before seeing him reach his greatest heights, culminating in his breakout TV role as Christine Baskets, the mesmerizing character she inspired. Hey Mom is Louie’s way of catching her up on the triumphs, disappointments, and continuing challenges in life. Full of heartache, but also great hope, and of course—given Louie’s inimitable comedic voice—laugh-out-loud stories and his trademark observations on life’s many absurdities, Hey Mom shows a poignant side of Louie you may not know, and proves that he is one of the most nuanced and wide-ranging comics working today.

Written from the perspective of a fetus, HELLO MOM is as much a description of the miracle of life, as it is an intimate message from an unborn baby to her mother.

Outside a chip shop, around the corner from his school, a teenage boy is stabbed to death. What led up to this terrible event? And what did the witnesses see?

Little Jumbo’s mama is not only the greatest, but the biggest elephant ever! Naturally, she is not really the biggest in the world but from his perspective, she is a giant. She is brave and protects him; she plays with him, finds the tastiest fruit and cuddles him when it is time to sleep. And best of all—Mama loves him just like he loves Mama.

From a wrinkly baby rhino to a kitten's cute paws, mothers love their babies just as they are. Back matter includes photos and factoids about each featured anima.

Brief text and pop-up illustrations follow the misadventures of a little rabbit as he tries to find his way home.

This book includes a checklist of things that are important for each month of your pregnancy; check each item off as it is completed. Also included are lined pages for you to keep track of your notes and "to do" lists.Interior pages are lined with a beautiful border that complements the cover.As an expectant mom, you have a lot of things to get done before the big arrival. You may be feeling joy, excitement, anticipation, and even nervousness - all perfectly normal. What you need is a list of what to expect during the next nine months and a detailed plan of what you should do as you progress through each month.You'll probably read a lot of books telling you what to do. Here's a practical solution for you to keep track of what you need to accomplish - just follow the checklist. Extra pages are included for you to keep notes along with 10 extra pages for you to track your research and "to do list."While your pregnancy journal is your beautiful keepsake, your Pregnancy Checklist is your log of what you need to do to prepare for your baby's arrival.You have a nursery to plan, your hospital bag to prepare, a baby shower list to assemble, and a host of other ideas that will pop into your head. This pregnancy checklist book is the perfect size to put in your purse, bag, or briefcase. Carry it with you everywhere you go and even plan to save it as a keepsake with your pregnancy journal after the delivery.

Although someone new is diagnosed with Alzheimer¿s every 72 seconds, Donna M. Trickett, the author of Inside Mom¿s Mind, reveals new hope and understanding through her captivating true story of her mother¿s eight-year struggle with the disease. Inside Mom¿s Mind is saturated with compassion, understanding, inspiration, and a realism that has been acknowledged by professional and family caregivers, alike. You will listen to her mother¿s actual thoughts as you discover over 100 uniquely helpful ideas to better serve your loved one. To learn more about Donna M. Trickett, her writings, and her free workshops, just connect to her web page, www.donnatrickett.com Also, a portion of the sales of this book will be donated to the Alzheimer¿s Foundation of America.