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Released: Sept. 4, 2012

VOLCKER: THE TRIUMPH OF PERSISTENCE

by William L. Silber

"Although not the first biography of Volcker, Silber's book is the most up-to-date and blessedly free of jargon."

From a fellow economist, an admiring biography of Paul A. Volcker. Read full book review >

NONFICTION

Released: May 22, 2012

IT WORKED FOR ME: IN LIFE AND LEADERSHIP

by Colin Powell, Tony Koltz

"An inspiring and useful memoir from a significant figure in 21st-century American politics."

With the collaboration of Koltz (co-author: Leading the Charge: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield to the Boardroom, 2009, etc.), Powell picks up the thread of his life story. Read full book review >

NONFICTION

Released: Jan. 10, 2012

THE OBAMAS

by Jodi Kantor

"If only the "wrath of Michelle," as it's known, is the worst thing the staffers have to face. It's not, though, and Kantor's fly-on-the-wall view makes illuminating reading for an election year."

A gossipy but mostly meaty look inside the Obama White House, a place less unified than one might expect--or hope. Read full book review >

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Released: July 24, 2012

BAILOUT: AN INSIDE ACCOUNT OF HOW WASHINGTON ABANDONED MAIN STREET WHILE RESCUING WALL STREET

by Neil Barofsky

"A courageous, insightful book that offers no cause for optimism."

A former watchdog in the federal government attacks the officials who perpetuated the financial meltdown by kowtowing to behemoth banks and Wall Street firms while abandoning the public interest. Read full book review >

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