Dark Invasion 1915: Germany's Secret War and the Hunt for the First Terrorist Cell in America by Howard Blum Hardcover, 474 pages A true-life tale of espionage and terror on American soil during World War I, this book follows New York Police Inspector Tom Tunney's search for a team of German saboteurs who were planning a series of "accidents" using explosives and biological weapons. During World War I, Germany Unleashed 'Terrorist Cell In America'
It's Complicated The Social Lives of Networked Teens by Danah Boyd Hardcover, 281 pages Surveys the online social habits of American teens and analyzes the role technology and social media plays in their lives, examining common misconceptions about such topics as identity, privacy, danger, and bullying. Online, Researcher Says, Teens Do What They've Always Done
Five Came Back A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War by Mark Harris Hardcover, 511 pages Traces the World War II experiences of five legendary directors including John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra and George Stevens to assess the transformative impact of the war and period beliefs on Hollywood. During World War II, Even Filmmakers Reported For Duty During World War II, Even Filmmakers Reported For Duty Hollywood Goes To War In 'Five Came Back'
Mad As Hell The Making of Network and the Fateful Vision of the Angriest Man in Movies by Dave Itzkoff Hardcover, 287 pages This behind-the-scenes look at the making of the iconic 1976 movie features interviews with cast and crew, notes from the screenwriter, and a discussion of the film's lasting impact on broadcast television and pop culture. It Still Feels Good To Yell: I'm 'Mad As Hell'
The Passage Of Power The Years Of Lyndon Johnson by Robert A. Caro Paperback, 768 pages Robert Caro has spent decades researching Lyndon Johnson's life; previous books in his massive biography of Johnson told the story of Johnson's rise to national prominence. In this fourth volume, Caro takes up Johnson's dismal years as vice president and his sudden presidency, which he used to shepherd the 1964 Civil Rights Act through Congress. In 'Passage,' Caro Mines LBJ's Changing Political Roles For LBJ, The War On Poverty Was Personal In 'Passage,' Caro Mines LBJ's Changing Political Roles
Abraham Lincoln in the Kitchen A Culinary View of Lincoln's Life and Times by Rae Katherine Eighmey Hardcover, 270 pages A culinary portrait of the 16th president reveals his cooking prowess while describing 19th-century kitchen practices, sharing dozens of period recipes and engaging stories about how Lincoln prepared and served favorite foods to guests and during rallies. What Honest Abe's Appetite Tells Us About His Life
Eliot Ness The Rise and Fall of an American Hero by Douglas Perry Hardcover, 335 pages A wide-ranging portrait of the legendary leader of the Untouchables traces his years after his famous confrontation with Al Capone, documenting his efforts to end corruption in Cleveland and his achievements throughout the Torso Murderer case. 'Eliot Ness': Actually Untouchable, Except When It Came To Women
The Sixth Extinction An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert Paperback, 319 pages Elizabeth Kolbert draws on the work of geologists, botanists, marine biologists and other researchers to discuss five devastating mass extinctions and to predict the coming of a sixth. NPR's Book Concierge: Our Guide To 2014's Great Reads In The World's 'Sixth Extinction,' Are Humans The Asteroid? The Earth's 'Sixth Extinction' May Be One Of Our Own Making
Code Name: Johnny Walker The Extraordinary Story of the Iraqi Who Risked Everything to Fight With the U.S. Navy Seals by Johnny Walker and Jim DeFelice Hardcover, 285 pages The Iraqi translator "Johnny Walker," who risked his life working with the Navy SEALs to save countless American lives, reveals how his job made him and his family targets, forcing them to flee to California. With Fearlessness And A 'Code Name,' Iraqi Helped Navy SEALs
