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NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star THE BODY POLITIC: THE BATTLE OVER SCIENCE IN AMERICA
by Jonathan D. Moreno

An eminent bioethicist presents a nuanced survey of the fraught politics of science in 21st-century America. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star ARGUABLY: ESSAYS
by Christopher Hitchens
"Argumentative and sometimes just barely civil—another worthy collection from this most inquiring of inquirers."
A new collection of essays from Hitchens (Hitch-22: A Memoir, 2010, etc.), his first since 2004. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 6, 2011
Kirkus Star THE MAN WHO COULDN'T EAT: A MEMOIR
by Jon Reiner
"An inspiring, incredible tale."
A gifted food writer details his battle with Crohn's disease. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 6, 2011
Kirkus Star EVERYBODY LOVES OUR TOWN: AN ORAL HISTORY OF GRUNGE
by Mark Yarm
"Yarm's affectionate, gossipy, detailed look at the highs and lows of the contemporary Seattle music scene is one of the most essential rock books of recent years."
A harsh, harrowing, gritty examination of Seattle's finest rockers. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 6, 2011
WHAT IT IS LIKE TO GO TO WAR
by Karl Marlantes
"A valiant effort to explain and make peace with war's awesome consequences for human beings."
A manual for soldiers or anyone interested in what can happen to mind, body and spirit in the extreme circumstances of war. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 13, 2011
HERE COMES TROUBLE: STORIES FROM MY LIFE
by Michael Moore
"This spirited, most welcome book is more evidence of that affection."
Filmmaker and progressive activist Moore comes roaring back with his first new book since Dude, Where's My Country? (2003). Read full book review >