Perseus Books Group Monthly Newsletter - September 2010

The Monthly Newsletter for the Independent Reader September 2010 This month we're featuring a great bunch of books to curl up with as the weather cools and leaves turn. There's the companion book Waiting for "Superman," the award-winning, buzz-worthy documentary on the American school system, just in time for the new school year. Explore the development of American capitalism through the evolution of company towns, or take a behind-the-scenes look at the art and the making of Pink Floyd’s The Wall. We’ve got wise words from two strong women: Feminist icon Gloria Feldt and daughter of a Pakistani dynasty Fatima Bhutto, and a suspenseful thriller based on a real-life scenario. For some lighter fare, there’s even the true story of The Brady Bunch. Happy reading! See the Movie, Read the Book, Get Involved More · Buy Waiting for "SUPERMAN" How We Can Save America's Failing Public Schools by Participant Media The American public education system is in crisis. Millions of students attend "failure factories" that produce more drop-outs than graduates; millions more attend "nice" schools that mask mediocre achievement. But many are working to reinvent this system. The film Waiting for "Superman," directed by An Inconvenient Truth’s Davis Guggenheim, chronicles these efforts through stories of students and families searching for alternatives, and of reformers proving that all kids can learn. Expanding on the film's arguments, the book Waiting for "Superman"  explores these charged topics through a series of essays by thinkers at the leading edge of educational innovation. With candor, poignancy, and hope, this book encourages those inspired by the film to join the battle to save American education and our children's future. Each book includes a $15 gift card from DonorsChoose.org to donate to a needy classroom of your choice. » Official Website » Movie Trailer No More Whining Behind "The Wall" No Excuses 9 Ways Women Can Change How We Think about Power by Gloria Feldt Feminist icon Gloria Feldt pulls no punches in her new book, which encourages women to step into positions of power and leadership — now. » Author Website More · Buy The Making of Pink Floyd: The Wall by Gerald Scarfe The official history of one of the bestselling albums and most lauded stage shows of all time, Pink Floyd: The Wall, coinciding with Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters’s sold-out tour of the same album. More · Buy Working for The Man Passion and Politics in Pakistan More · Buy The Company Town The Industrial Edens and Satanic Mills That Shaped the American Economy by Hardy Green The fascinating story of the development of American capitalism — for better and worse — through the history of the company town. » Official Website » Author Blog » WSJ Review » USA Today Review More · Buy Songs of Blood and Sword A Daughter's Memoir by Fatima Bhutto From one of the world's most famous political dynasties, a sensational new literary voice tells the heartbreaking and revelatory tale of the family that shaped Pakistan. » Trailer » Vogue Profile Catching a Predator Here's the Story… Pretty Little Things by Jilliane Hoffman From international bestselling author Jilliane Hoffman comes a new thriller that explores the real life threat of an online predator when a teenage girl goes missing. » Official Website More · Buy Brady, Brady, Brady The Complete Story of the Brady Bunch as Told by the Father/Son Team who Really Know by Sherwood Schwartz and Lloyd J. Schwartz For the first time, the team behind The Brady Bunch shares the complete, first-hand, behind-the-scenes story of one of America's favorite TV shows. » Good Morning America More · Buy Also Available  The Great American Stickup by Robert Scheer Leonardo's Legacy by Stefan Klein and Shelley Frisch The New Nobility by Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov  The Shape of Inner Space by Shing-Tung Yau and Steve Nadis The Great Fire of Rome by Stephen Dando-Collins Kiss Me Deadly by Tricia Telep Stay Connected  Send Us Your Comments Check Out Our Podcasts Visit Our Library Services Order Desk & Exam Copies Sign Up for Our Newsletters Visit Our Website Visit Our Websites: Perseus Books Group · Perseus Podcasts · Library Services · Perseus Academic The Perseus Books Group · 387 Park Avenue South · New York, NY 10016