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New books this week track John Williams' life, future pandemics and NASA fiction

New books this week track John Williams' life, future pandemics and NASA fiction

Summary

A new set of books released this week includes a biography of well-known composer John Williams, a novel by Nathan Harris about post-Civil War America, and a book discussing future pandemics by Michael T. Osterholm and Mark Olshaker. These books cover various themes including music, historical fiction, and potential future health crises.

Key Facts

  • A biography titled "John Williams: A Composer's Life" explores the life of the composer known for famous movie scores like Star Wars and Jaws.
  • The biography is written by Tim Greiving and includes interviews with Williams and other Hollywood figures.
  • Nathan Harris released a novel called "Amity," which follows the story of freed slaves after the Civil War.
  • "Amity" is Harris's second novel following his successful debut, "The Sweetness of Water."
  • Michael T. Osterholm and Mark Olshaker discuss pandemics in their book "The Big One," outlining potential future health threats.
  • Osterholm is a founding director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.
  • This book follows their previous work on public health emergencies, "Deadliest Enemy."
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