NONFICTION
Released: March 19, 2013
"An accessible, even inviting portrait of the professional killer, despite the gruesome detail."
A sympathetic revelation of the surprisingly poignant inner life of a pious Lutheran executioner.
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NONFICTION
Released: March 19, 2013
"An entertaining introduction to botanical lore."
Crane (School of Forestry and Environmental Studies/Yale Univ.) shares his fascination with the ginkgo tree.
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NONFICTION
Released: March 19, 2013
"A well-organized, accessible study finds FDR "neither a hero of the Jews nor a bystander to the Nazis' persecution and then annihilation of the Jews.""
A thorough revisiting of the record concludes that Franklin Roosevelt's actions on the "Jewish Question" were mostly too little, too late.
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NONFICTION
Released: March 19, 2013
"An exciting narrative of a naval showdown revealing hubris and humility on both sides."
Nicely dramatized story of the monster Japanese submarines that were trained on the American mainland at the end of World War II.
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NONFICTION
Released: March 18, 2013
"Intelligent and entertaining--a treat for opera aficionados and newcomers alike."
NONFICTION
Released: March 18, 2013
"A book worthy of a wide audience and wide discussion."
NONFICTION
Released: March 18, 2013
"A good and indispensable man, Hammarsjköld "understood and respected the need for heroes." In this lucid, well-written biography, he certainly emerges as one."
A monumental life, spiritual and intellectual more than purely biographical, of the great Swedish diplomat and author.
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NONFICTION
Released: March 15, 2013
"A disturbing, unique, invaluable record of Poland's suffering and heroism during World War II."
NONFICTION
Released: March 12, 2013
"A highly revealing study with global implications."
A compelling argument about the indispensable function of the modern liberal state as a bulwark for individual freedom against traditional kinship-based clan forms of social organization.
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NONFICTION
Released: March 12, 2013
"A powerful narrative of the dark side of American combat in the Pacific theater and the persistence of resulting injuries decades after the war ended."
NONFICTION
Released: March 12, 2013
"A stinging indictment of one-sided policymaking destined, if undisturbed, to result in even greater violence."
Extracting three episodes from a complex 35-year history, a distinguished Middle East scholar exposes America's unfitness to mediate between Israel and Palestine.
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NONFICTION
Released: March 12, 2013
"A winning memoir of great achievement."
A memoir by one of the builders of the ChemCam laser instrument now on board the Mars exploration vehicle Curiosity.
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