HISTORY

THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY

by Craig L. Symonds

Essentially a history of the Pacific war from January to June 1942 (Midway does not enter the picture until 100 pages in),... Full review >

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COLLISION COURSE

by Joseph A. McCartin

With the collective-bargaining power of public employees under fierce assault, McCartin’s story couldn’t be timelier or more... Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

MY SONG

by Harry Belafonte with Michael Shnayerson

Bracingly opinionated autobiography from an American original, still provocative in his ninth decade. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE MAGIC OF REALITY

by Richard Dawkins illustrated by Dave McKean

Watch for this to be mooted and bruited in school board meetings to come. And score points for Dawkins, who does a fine job... Full review >

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