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The Big Indie Books of Fall 2014
Small and university presses have long been an integral part of the literary landscape. But as large houses—Random House and Penguin, Harper and Harlequin—continue to consolidate, the idiosyncratic viewpoints often represented by indies are more important than ever.
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Other Books of Interest: Military Books 2014
Several noteworthy titles cover other aspects of warfare. Sun Tzu: How to Read the Art of War by Derek M.C. Yuen (Oxford Univ. Press, Oct.) revisits one of the classic works on military strategy and tactics.
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The View from the Ground: Military Books 2014
The coming months will bring a number of noteworthy memoirs and biographies that make the realities of war more personal by focusing on the individual’s experience.
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Insects with Guns: Military Books 2014
The rise of drone warfare has not only opened up a new battleground for the military—it has also been a boon to military fiction writers.
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The Way We War: Military Books 2014
A minute-by-minute account of Benghazi features among the war and military books publishing in Fall 2014.
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Yoga for Everyone: Health & Fitness 2014
With more than 20 million yoga practitioners in the U.S., according to a 2012 "Yoga Journal" survey, it’s not surprising that a number of new titles focus on life on the mat.
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“App”-lied Medicine: Health & Fitness 2014
The Merck Manual dates to 1899, but Merck Publishing marches along with the 21st century, with the November 2013 release of an app to accompany "The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide for Symptoms."
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Health & Happiness Shows: Health & Fitness 2014
Quick-fix diet books remain popular among consumers, with multiple detox plans and cleanse programs promising results in as few as 10 days.
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Courting New Enthusiasts for Classic Pastimes: Hobbies & Crafts 2014
Publishers in the craft and hobby category have to stay current with new fashions and emerging trends across a number of platforms, while still providing fresh content for the dyed-in-the-wool segment of the market.
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Fall 2014 Book Announcements: Cookbooks: Kitchen Ease
PW's top 10 cookbooks for fall, plus a rundown of the season's biggest cookbooks from publishers large and small.
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Fall 2014 Book Announcements: Comics & Graphic Novels: So Much Can Happen in a Panel
The top 10 graphic novels of the fall are an eclectic bunch, as usual, with wide-ranging subject matter and art styles that vary from atmospheric yet detailed (Jason Latour) to the simplest of line drawings (John Porcellino).
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Fall 2014 Book Announcements: Sports: These Sporting Times
This season’s big sports books shine a bright light on the personalities behind the games.
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Fall 2014 Book Announcements: Social Sciences: Life and Death
This year has already proven to be an eventful one, and this fall’s crop of social science titles takes on the thorny issues behind some of the biggest headlines.
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Fall 2014 Book Announcements: Science: Nature’s Narratives
No clear trend in subject stands out among this fall’s science books (aside from Norton’s strong list), but as one digs deeper a subtle connection emerges among many forthcoming titles: narrative.
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Fall 2014 Book Announcements: SF/Fantasy/Horror: Around the Worlds
Readers immersed in the raging debates over the future of speculative fiction should take a break from social media and hit the bookstores.
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Fall 2014 Book Announcements: Romance & Erotica: No Time Like the Present
Contemporary stories are the stars of this fall’s romance lineup.
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Fall 2014 Book Announcements: Politics: Into the Fire
From America’s epidemic of gun violence and a history of the Supreme Court to a study of modern nation states, top titles will appeal to readers across the political spectrum.
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Fall 2014 Book Announcements: Poetry: Big Names and a Little Art
The big story this fall in poetry is the sheer number of Pulitzer Prize winners releasing new books—five out of six being collections of new work.
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Fall 2014 Book Announcements: Mysteries & Thrillers: Trouble in L.A.
Highlights this season include major books from such established authors as James Ellroy, Michael Connelly, and Louise Penny, as well as some firsts: Chelsea Cain’s first in a new crime series; Bradford Morrow’s first foray into crime fiction; and Sophie Hannah’s Agatha Christie pastiche, the first authorized by the Christie estate.
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Fall 2014 Book Announcements: Music: Back to the ’80s
Merely mentioning the ’80s conjures images of big hair and Michael J. Fox driving his DeLorean. Several big books about the music icons of the period are slated for fall.