On sale this April: David Remnick, editor of the New Yorker and one of America’s premier nonfiction authors, takes on the rise of Barack Obama in THE BRIDGE.
From the press release:
NEW YORK, 22-Feb-10 — New Yorker editor and best-selling author David Remnick has written a biography of Barack Obama that will be published by Alfred A. Knopf on April 6th, it was announced today by Sonny Mehta, Chairman of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. THE BRIDGE: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama is a sweeping and deeply reported look at both the life of the 44th President and the complex saga of race in America that led to his historic election.
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Remnick won the Pulitzer Prize for his book LENIN’S TOMB, about the collapse of the Soviet Union, and he is also the author of KING OF THE WORLD, a best-selling work on the evolution of Cassius Clay into Muhammad Ali in the midst of the civil-rights movement.
As you may have read in the newspapers last week, President Obama is reversing the funding ban on stem cell research. Some people loved his decision and some–not so much.
Personally, I’m not really sure what it is. I guess I’m happy about it, because I know “research” in its most literal sense probably never hurt anyone, besides maybe some poor guy in a library who had a microfilm machine collapse on his head. “Implementation” is what can change things, for better or for worse, but that can be decided after the research. Anyway, I digress.
The good news is that I have access to a book written by the authority on stem cell medicine, Dr. Robin Smith. Appropriately, it is called Stem Cell Medicine. I think I need to read that one, so I don’t have to hide my head in the pretzel bowl at future intellectual cocktail parties. Be sure to look into this one for your collections! We could always use some more well informed citizens.
I’m not sure how much better it can get when your book is deemed a “Woodwardian trove of inside dope” but if you don’t want to take their word for it, check out the author video below.
Also, John Stewart fans rejoice. You can watch his appearance on the Daily Show.
You can now add Obama White House style to your home decorating collections. Rizzoli has two inspiring titles from Michael S. Smith!
“The family’s casual style, their interest in bringing 20th century American artists to the forefront and utilizing affordable brands and products will serve as our guiding principles as we make the residence feel like their home,” Mr. Smith said in a statement released by the Obama transition office.
Random House, Inc. is proud to be the publisher of the President-elect’s bestselling books. With January 20 quickly approaching, why not offer your community the opportunity to learn more about our new President. These books are the perfect way to commemorate this momentous occasion!
Add some history to your graphic novels collection with this newly-announced drop in:
08: A Graphic Diary of the Campaign Trail
Michael Crowley and Dan Goldman
Three Rivers Press
978-0-307-40511-1
$17.95/$19.95C
On sale: 1/27/09
From the same authors who made the graphic adaptation of The 9/11 Report a bestseller, this newest campaign trail memoir embraces the popular 08 them of “change” in its very format. It is perfect for political enthusiasts and reluctant readers alike.
·A complete guide to how the nation voted, broken down geographically and demographically
·Reveals voters feelings on the top issues of the election (the economy, the Iraq war, the energy crisis, healthcare, and terrorism) and how they influenced the outcome
·Bold, graphic presentation is highly detailed yet clear and easy to understand
·Each state is profiled with its own table of results and analytic commentary; revealing (and sometimes unexpected) results appear on every page
·The authors, a highly respected journalist and one of top pollsters in the US, have a built in media platform with NBC TV, MSNBC, and CNBC
Last night, millions were glued to their TV sets watching as states turned either red or blue and election history was made. With a new president taking office in January, one great little book offers readers a way to learn about his past and his policies as he helps shape the future of our country. Steerforth Press’s Barack Obama for Beginners is an easy to read, illustrated guide both for patrons who may not know very much about the new president-elect and for those who do but wish to learn more. As Barack Obama’s term draws near, be sure to have this on your shelves to quench curiousity.
Also, check out the entire For Beginners series, with other helpful guides on everything from Black History to the Holocaust and Shakespeare.
-Marie
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