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NONFICTION
Released: Feb. 22, 2011
KING'S CROSS: THE STORY OF THE WORLD IN THE LIFE OF JESUS
by Timothy Keller
"Captivating reading from a Christian perspective."
Exploring the life of Jesus through the Gospel of Mark. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Feb. 22, 2011
THE WRONG WAR: GRIT, STRATEGY, AND THE WAY OUT OF AFGHANISTAN
by Bing West
"A devastating critique of U.S. foreign policy regarding a seemingly endless war."
Marine veteran, Atlantic correspondent and assistant secretary of defense in the Reagan administration, West (The Strongest Tribe: War, Politics, and the Endgame in Iraq, 2008, etc.) offers a bleak view of the war in Afghanistan. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Feb. 16, 2011
THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BIBLE: THE UNEXPECTED HISTORY OF AN ACCIDENTAL BOOK
by Timothy K. Beal
"A laudable look at the Good Book."
Beal (Religion/Case Western Reserve Univ.; Biblical Literacy: The Essential Bible Stories Everyone Needs to Know, 2009, etc.) provides a fresh take on the Bible. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Feb. 8, 2011
EVERYDAY ICON: MICHELLE OBAMA AND THE POWER OF STYLE
by Kate Betts
"A sharp, lavishly illustrated biography of one of the most influential figures in refashioning the roles of women."
A scintillating fashion biography of Michelle Obama's inimitable style and its far-reaching influence. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Feb. 8, 2011
I BEAT THE ODDS: FROM HOMELESSNESS TO THE BLIND SIDE AND BEYOND
by Michael Oher, Don Yaeger
"Often preachy, but Oher scores points with good intentions and an unrelentingly positive message."
Hulking NFL tackle and subject of the film The Blind Side (2009) blends practical advice with autobiography in this intimate ghetto-survival guide. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: Feb. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star SHORTCUT MAN
by P. G. Sturges
"This freelance vigilante fantasy is the first of a crime series most likely to appeal to movie buffs who wish the punchy dialogue from vintage film noir could be spiced with some serious sex."
The son of legendary filmmaker Preston Sturges debuts with the fast, funny, nostalgia-laden tale of a hero who slices through Gordian knots. Read full book review >