New and Notable Nonfiction: December 2011

by American Society of Magazine Editors

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by Tom Mueller

Engrossing history, vivid contemporary reporting and a cogent call to action, expertly blended in an illuminating text. Full review >

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by Danny S. Parker

Comprehensive, definitive, grim and gripping. Full review >

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by Joseph Epstein

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by John Gribbin

Within most readers’ lifetimes, astronomers will possess technology to detect water, oxygen and tolerable temperatures... Full review >

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by Richard Bonin

This crisp, clean book won’t be the last word on the perplexing events in Iraq, but for now it’s one of the better ones. Full review >

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edited by Alex Ross

A great incentive to fire up Spotify, or even the old stereo. Full review >

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by Dalai Lama

An impressive guide for teaching religious tolerance and respect to readers of all ages. Full review >

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by Donna Britt

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by Rob Maylor with Robert Macklin

A satisfying stream of travel, training, horseplay and nuts-and-bolts military minutiae along with the usual fireworks. Full review >

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by John Feinstein

Engaging stories from a storyteller who doesn’t just know his subject—he loves it. Full review >

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by Mike Dowling with Damien Lewis with Damien Lewis with Damien Lewis

A unique testimonial from today’s professional, highly specialized military, with a clear extra appeal to animal lovers. Full review >

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