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Released: May 7, 2013
"Best for the discussions of his own work; worst for the gushing offered by some of his contributors."
A celebrated contemporary American artist, now in his 60s, paints his life and offers a review.
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Released: May 7, 2013
"For any fan of the show or TV history in general, this book is pure pleasure."
The juicy, entertaining and informative behind-the-scenes story of a great American sitcom that left a lasting influence on popular TV.
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Released: May 7, 2013
"A tale of impressive endurance, not enhanced by the surfeit of machismo."
Amped-up memoir of an elite warrior determined to fight on for his country, even after giving up a limb.
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Released: May 7, 2013
"High-octane lit-chat served cold, heavy on the bitters."
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Released: May 7, 2013
"A well-focused cautionary tale about the checks and balances of power."
Versatile military historian Alexander (
Sun Tzu at Gettysburg: Ancient Military Wisdom in the Modern World, 2011, etc.), a Korean War veteran, takes on the perilous confrontation between the U.S. military and the civilian command during that war.
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Released: May 7, 2013
"Reading this enlightening book won't only open a window into Theroux's mind, it will also impart a deeper understanding of Africa and travel in general."
The acclaimed travel writer and novelist chronicles his journey through Africa as tourist, adventure-seeker, thinker and hopeful critic.
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Released: May 7, 2013
"Hardly groundbreaking comedy material, but the book will appeal to Gaffigan's fans. Others can stick to his usually funny Twitter feed."
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Released: May 7, 2013
"A well-researched treatment of two interesting figures in one of the most eventful times in world history. Though a bit plodding at first, it's well worth sticking with it."
John Quincy Adams spent several years as the American diplomatic representative in Russia, at the height of the Napoleonic wars. Here's the story.
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Released: May 7, 2013
"Surprisingly dreary, given the turbulent backdrop, Orangutan, Broderick's scathing memoir of alcoholism, had more drama."
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Released: May 7, 2013
"A careful, informed analysis of the origins, progress and disposition of the complex, high-stakes legal disputes that find their way to the court."
In her first book, the
National Law Journal's longtime chief Washington correspondent examines the jurisprudence of the Supreme Court, seven years after the appointment of the youngest chief justice since John Marshall.
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Released: May 7, 2013
"A motivational, inspirational addition to the ever-expanding library of total-health guidebooks."
The co-host of MSNBC's
Morning Joe parlays her lifelong preoccupation with food into re-educating an increasingly corpulent nation about smarter eating practices.
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Released: May 7, 2013
"The author's novels may provide a better introduction to his work, but this memoir will help to further illuminate them."
Kertész, the first Hungarian writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, interrogates himself in a provocative memoir that will deepen the understanding of those already familiar with his novels.
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