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Iraq Under Siege: The Deadly Impact of Sanctions and War

Edited by Anthony Arnove (South End Press).

“When people asked me if I would edit an updated edition of Iraq Under Siege, my answer has always been ‘no’ — that I hoped the book would soon become historically obsolete …,” writes Arnove in his introduction to the 2002 version of his 2000 original. Tragically, “it is more relevant today than when it was first published” — in spite of the fact that no connections between Iraq and the Sept. 11 attacks were ever made. Minor detail, I’m sure. If only we could get Dubya and all his cronies to read it!

Desirable Daughters

By Bharati Mukherjee (Hyperion).

The youngest of three gorgeous sisters is confronted by a man who claims to be the love-child of the oldest sister. Family secrets, family expectations, family bonds are all challenged.

Japan’s Longest Day

By The Pacific War Research Society (Kodansha).

First trade paperback release that captures the 24 hours leading up to noon on Aug. 15, 1945, the fateful day that the Japanese Emperor announced the country’s defeat in World War II. That moment was a turning point for formation of the modern Japanese psyche, marked by hearing — for the very first time — the human voice of their emperor who was believed to have been divine.

Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

By Yamamoto Tsunetomo, translated by William Scott Wilson (Kodansha).

Brand new edition of the classic collection of almost 300-year-old tidbits on how to live the life of the proper samurai. Historically, its followers have been many and notable, including the legendary writer Mishima and even director Jim Jarmusch who “prominently featured” the text in his film Ghost Dog. 

And for the kiddies …

Sam and the Lucky Money

By Karen Chinn (Lee & Low).

Chinese translation of an award-winning, heart-warming story about how young Sam decides to spend the “lucky money” he receives on New Year’s Day.