January Readers Guide: Nonfiction

NONFICTION SELECTIONS

January

George Strait
By Mark Bego
Now, for the millions of fans of living legend George Strait, comes an intimate and inspiring biography. George Strait offers an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the man and his life: his family history, the story of his marriage to Norma, and the tragedy of his teenage daughter's death. It is also a celebration of country music and the life of the Texan who has contributed so much to the industry and its followers.
Kensington $22.95 1575661160
Have No Fear
By Charles Evers
For the first time, Have No Fear tells the story of Charles Evers's life-long battle for respect -- both for himself and for all Americans. Full of vivid, eyewitness stories about pivotal events and personalities, here is a landmark addition to the history of the civil rights years and their aftermath.
Wiley $24.95 0471122513

October

Jerusalem in the Twentieth Century
By Martin Gilbert
One of the world's great historians offers the first major history of contemporary Jerusalem. Lucid, readable, essential history, Jerusalem in the Twentieth Century covers every facet of life in Jerusalem. It reflects all the conflicts and achievements of this often tense yet always vibrant city.
Wiley $30 0471163082

September

Two or Three Things I Know For Sure
By Dorothy Allison
Two or Three Things I Know For Sure is National Book Award finalist Dorothy Allison's vivid narrative work on beauty and terror, and the intricate web of family love and hatred. Adapted from a performance piece that has sparked a nationwide response, this book is steeped in the hard-won wisdom of experience.
Plume $8.95 0452273404

August

Jacqueline Bouvier
An icon of style and culture, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onasis continues to fascinate millions even after her death. Jacqueline Bouvier explores the origins of Jackie's elusive legend. Many never-before-published photos illustate this intimate look at a compelling personality.
John Wiley & Sons $24.95 0471129453
Mr. Truman's War
Telling the tumultuous story of the beginning of Harry Truman's presidency, Mr. Truman's War explains how in this dramatic period, the man from Missouri made the difficult decisions for the final victories of World War II and the controversial judgments that led the world into our era.
Random House $30 067940936X
Intimacy on the Run
It is possible to build a rich, intimate marriage in a time-pressured world. Learn how to do it successfully in Intimacy on the Run, a guidebook for managing the competing claims of work and home. Principles are based on Christian teachings and show couples how to build stronger, more fulfilling relationships while navigating the demands of careers and children.
Dimensions for Living $10 068701770X

July

Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn
Exploring the social, political, and spiritual growth of Atlanta and defining its racial conscience, Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn is the biography of a city told through two of its most prominent families-one white, one black-as they ascend over five generations.
Scribner $27.50 0-684-80717-3
King of All Media - audio
Howard Stern's popularity defies definition, as folks from trash collectors to CEOs listen to him. Hear of his rise to fame as the king of shock jocks in King of All Media. The 3-hour biography details his humble beginnings, his battles with the FCC, his fascination with transcendental meditation and his obsession with sex.
Audioscope $14 1-57375-422-6
Napoleon & Josephine
Drawn directly from the couple's previously censored private letters and intimate journals, Napoleon & Josephine focuses on two of history's most fascinating people. This flawlessly researched biography chronicles Napoleon's rise to power and the historic first meeting and later marriage to Josephine.
Kensington $16 1-57566-056-3

June

Civil War Chronicles: Crucial Land Battles
For a complete chronicle of the War Between the States, look no further than Crucial Land Battles, a reference that tracks the emotions and politics that began the conflict to the technological advances that emerged and heralded a new style of warfare. Vicksurg, Antietam--the bloodiest battle of all, Gettysburg, and more are covered.
Friedman/Fairfax Publishers $15.98 1-56799-291-9
Civil War Chronicles: Leaders of the North and South
Find out who led the charge for both the Union and Confederacy in Leaders of the North and South. From Abraham Lincoln, Jeff Davis, Grant, to "Stonewall" Jackson, and Confederate calvary commander Nathen Bedford Forrest, the tactical genius who became the first leader of the Ku Klux Klan.
Friedman/Fairfax Publishers $15.98 1-56799-292-7
Where America Stands 1996
Current opinion on today's hottest social and political topics pack this special reference guide. Where America Stands 1996 reveals what Americans think according to the latest Gallup Polls, expert analysis, and a look toward trends. The material will be vital for voters' election-year decisions.
John Wiley & Sons $18.95 0-471-14526-2

May

Simple Truths
by Kent Nerburn
In the spiritual traditions of the West, Far East, and Native Americas, Simple Truths offers age-old wisdom on such central life issues as love, work, possessions, strength, solitude, and death. Its simple format speaks profoundly from honest authority and a strong moral focus.
New World Library $14 1-880032-92-9
American Jewry and the Civil War
by Bertram W. Korn
A vivid portrait of Jews in the North, South, and West during the nation's worst period of inner strife. American Jewry and the Civil War depicts the struggle for equality and dignity during the conflict Rabbis shared no common position on slavery until Fort Sumter fell. Then the divisions began, and a community reacted.
R. Bemis Publishing $12.95 0-89176-087-3
The Night Stalker
by Philip Carlo
Travel, if you dare, the horrifying journey into the darkest corners of the man who killed 13 people in a decade-long reign of terror. The Night Stalker is the story of Richard Ramirez, a Satanist and sadist who tortured victims in Los Angeles. Based on 100 hours of personal interviews with Ramirez and 3 years of research.
Kensington $22.95 1-57566-030-X
Einstein: A Life
by Denis Brian
You know him on a broad scale as a scientist and genius. Now meet him up close and personal. Einstein: A Life reveals an endearing and sensitive man with a gift for friendship. We see his personal tragedies, his roving eye for women, and his compassion for children. Learn the details from friends, family, and former assistants.
John F. Wiley $30 0-471-11459-0

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