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NONFICTION
Released: June 14, 2011
Kirkus Star CLARENCE DARROW: ATTORNEY FOR THE DAMNED
by John A. Farrell
"A warts-and-all portrait that leaves readers lamenting Darrow's private failings, while still in awe of his immensely consequential career."
A comprehensive biography of the storied defense attorney. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: June 13, 2011
KILLER STUFF AND TONS OF MONEY: SEEKING HISTORY AND HIDDEN GEMS IN FLEA-MARKET AMERICA
by Maureen Stanton
"A treasure-trove of a book, especially for would-be antiquers."
A tour d'horizon of the world of antiques, from flea markets to antiques shows to high-end auction houses, with a brief stopover at eBay and the Antiques Roadshow. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: June 7, 2011
Kirkus Star THE RIPPLE EFFECT: THE FATE OF FRESH WATER IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
by Alex Prud’homme
"As essential work about a topic too-often ignored."
Freelance journalist Prud'homme (The Cell Game: Sam Waksal's Fast Money and False Promises—and the Fate of ImClone's Cancer Drug, 2004, etc.) offers a comprehensive, even encyclopedic, survey of the dangers, debates, frustrations, failures, technology, greed, apathy and rage that whirlpool around the phenomenally complex issue of freshwater. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: June 7, 2011
YOU: THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR TEENS: A GUIDE TO A HEALTHY BODY AND HAPPY LIFE
by Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet C. Oz
"Honest, teen-friendly advice from trusted sources."
America's favorite doctors Roizen and Oz (You: Having a Baby, 2010, etc.) answer teens' health and life questions with friendly, nonjudgmental guidance. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: June 7, 2011
THE SPORTSMAN: UNEXPECTED LESSONS FROM AN AROUND-THE-WORLD SPORTS ODYSSEY
by Dhani Jones, Jonathan Grotenstein
"A cathartic, inspiring tale that promises much more to come."
Freethinking NFL linebacker opens up about his adventures tackling the globe for two seasons on the Travel Channel. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: June 7, 2011
I WORE THE OCEAN IN THE SHAPE OF A GIRL: A MEMOIR
by Kelle Groom
"A visceral, darkly lyrical narrative that reads with the immediacy and rawness of an open wound."
A critically acclaimed poet's account of her anguished descent into alcoholism and self-destruction. Read full book review >