41 A Portrait of My Father by George W. Bush Hardcover, 294 pages The 43rd president of the U.S. offers an intimate biography of his father, the 41st president, tracing his career as an accomplished statesman and discussing his influence on the author's own political career. 43 On 41: A President Traces The Life Of His Father
Why We Lost A General's Inside Account of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars by Daniel Bolger Hardcover, 502 pages A three-star general offers an insider account of the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, explaining how garbled intelligence, poor decision making, and no clear understanding of the enemy resulted in the failure of both missions. A 3-Star General Explains 'Why We Lost' In Iraq, Afghanistan
The Black Horn The Story of Classical French Hornist Robert Lee Watt by Robert Lee Watt Hardcover, 265 pages Robert Lee Watt tells the story of his musicianship, from first picking up his instrument to becoming the first black French horn player hired by a major symphony in the United States. The book takes a look at not only the world of music and Watt's progression as a musician, but the racial climate of America. 'The Black Horn': Blowing Past Classical Music's Color Barriers
Digging for Richard III The Search for the Lost King by Mike Pitts Hardcover, 207 pages Combines photos, diagrams and first-hand accounts in the story of the archaeology behind the history-changing dig that found Richard III, offering engaging details through additional information provided by Leicester University. Richard III: Not Such A Bad Guy After All?
China 1945 Mao's Revolution and America's Fateful Choice by Richard Bernstein Hardcover, 445 pages Analyzes the pivotal events of 1945 that changed relations between America and China from relative amiability to instability, challenging familiar assumptions about modern Sino-American paradigms. By the award-winning author of Ultimate Journey. Answering The Old Question: Who Lost China?
Malaria, Poems by Cameron Conaway Paperback, 61 pages If You Think You'll Never See A Poem About Malaria, You're Wrong
The Nazis Next Door How America Became a Safe Haven for Hitler's Men by Eric Lichtblau Hardcover, 266 pages It reveals the secret history of how the United States became home to thousands of Nazi war criminals after World War II, many of whom were brought over by American government agencies to work as spies, intelligence assets and military scientists. How Thousands Of Nazis Were 'Rewarded' With Life In The U.S.
Information Doesn't Want to Be Free Laws for the Internet Age by Cory Doctorow, Amanda Palmer and Neil Gaiman Hardcover, 164 pages A report on the state of copyright and creative success in the digital age considers the challenges being faced by small artists and posed by large corporations, exploring today's pitfalls and opportunities to reveal evolving internet business models. 20,000 first printing. Picking The Locks: Redefining Copyright Law In The Digital Age
Leningrad Siege and Symphony by Brian Moynahan Hardcover, 542 pages Brian Moynahan recounts the 1942 performance of Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich's Seventh Symphony during the siege of Leningrad, placing it in the context of the city's intellectual and social life, and its sufferings from Stalinist terror as much as from the Nazi invasion. Amid Hunger And Cold, An Unforgettable Symphony Premiere
Black Prophetic Fire by Cornel West and Christa Buschendorf Hardcover, 253 pages Examines the legacies of African American leaders from the past two centuries and discusses their passion, vision, and commitment. Reviving A Grand Tradition Of 'Black Prophetic Fire'
Vintage Black Glamour by Nichelle Gainer Hardcover, 208 Based on the popular Tumblr of the same name, Vintage Black Glamour collects a century's worth of imagery (along with historical and biographical information) of black entertainers, from stars like Eartha Kitt and Lena Horne to lesser-known names like Bricktop and Acquanetta. A Century Of Black Glamour In This Fine 'Vintage'
Deep Down Dark The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle That Set Them Free by Hector Tobar Hardcover, 309 pages The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Tattooed Soldier presents a firsthand, official account of the 2010 survival story involving 33 miners who were trapped for a record 69 days in a Chilean mine. The Incredible Story Of Chilean Miners Rescued From The 'Deep Down Dark'
The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore Hardcover, 410 pages A cultural history of Wonder Woman traces the character's creation and enduring popularity, drawing on interviews and archival research to reveal the pivotal role of feminism in shaping her seven-decade story. The Man Behind Wonder Woman Was Inspired By Both Suffragists And Centerfolds The Freaky, Fabulous, Feminist 'Secret History' Of Wonder Woman
The Penguin Book of Witches by Katherine Howe Paperback, 320 pages The Serious History Of Hocus Pocus In 'Penguin Book Of Witches' This 'Book Of Witches' Casts A Fascinating, Sobering Spell
Rebellion The History of England from James I to the Glorious Revolution by Peter Ackroyd Hardcover, 502 pages Examines the Stuart dynasty during a turbulent seventeenth century marked by civil war, the execution of Charles I, the rule of Oliver Cromwell, and the deposition and exile of James II. 'Rebellion' Charts A Tumultuous, Formative Century
Season of the Witch How the Occult Saved Rock and Roll by Peter Bebergal Hardcover, 252 pages Takes readers on a cultural and historical tour of how rock and roll was influenced and shaped by mystic, occult and supernatural traditions, from Elvis Presley and the British Invasion bands, to 1980s metal and modern hip-hop. 'Season Of The Witch' Shines A (Black)Light On The Occult In Rock
The Republic of Imagination America in Three Books by Azar Nafisi and Peter Sis Hardcover, 338 pages Azar Nafisi, author of Reading Lolita in Tehran, presents a tribute to the importance of fiction to democracy that blends memoir with close readings of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Babbitt and The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter. 'Republic Of Imagination' Sings The Praises Of Literature
Without You, There Is No Us My Time With the Sons of North Korea's Elite by Suki Kim Hardcover, 291 pages Traces the author's experiences as an English teacher to the sons of North Korea's elite during the last six months of Kim Jong Il's reign, an effort complicated by oppressive regime enforcers, propaganda, and evangelical missionaries. Among The Young And Privileged In North Korea
Just Mercy A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson Hardcover, 336 pages The founder of the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Ala., recounts his experiences as a lawyer working to assist those desperately in need, reflecting on his pursuit of the ideal of compassion in American justice. One Lawyer's Fight For Young Blacks And 'Just Mercy'
Bad Paper Chasing Debt from Wall Street to the Underworld by Jake Halpern Hardcover, 240 pages Traces the unlikely friendship between a former banking executive and a former armed robber who purchased uncollected debt rights from banks and engaged in misrepresentation, illegal threats and deceptive claims to gain illicit profits. Amid The Chaos Of Debt Collection, 'Bad Paper' Offers A Riveting Roadmap