This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today's most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention.; Lucent's new addition to their People in the News series is a biography of the life and career of comedian Stephen Colbert. On his television show The Colbert Report, Colbert plays the nation's fool. By good-naturedly mocking (and exposing the hypocrisy o; Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. Through quotations from the individual profiled as well