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September 05, 2006

New Bestsellers 9/4/06

The following books are appearing on the best seller lists for the first time this week. For a complete listing see our collection of Best Seller Lists.

E = Essence Magazine
NYT = New York Times
PW = Publisher's Weekly
USA = USA Today
* = Titles that have previously appeared on the bestseller lists but are new to our catalog.

Fiction

Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson. Hunters of Dune
"Hunters of Dune" and the concluding volume, "Sandworms of Dune," bring together the great story lines and beloved characters in Frank Herbert's classic Dune universe, ranging from the time of the Butlerian Jihad to the original Dune series and beyond. (NYT #3, PW #3)

Frederick Forsyth. The Afghan
When British and American intelligence catch wind of a major Al Qaeda operation in the works, they instantly galvanize--but to do what? They know nothing about it: the what, where, or when. They have no sources in Al Qaeda, and it's impossible to plant someone. Impossible, unless-- The Afghan is Izmat Khan, a five-year prisoner of Guant?namo Bay and a former senior commander of the Taliban. The Afghan is also Colonel Mike Martin, a twenty-five-year veteran of war zones around the world--a dark, lean man born and raised in Iraq. In an attempt to stave off disaster, the intelligence agencies will try to do what no one has ever done before--pass off a Westerner as an Arab among Arabs. (NYT #4, PW #4)

Nonfiction

Patrick J. Buchanan. State of Emergency
America's leading populist conservative alerts the nation that if illegal immigration is not dealt with immediately, then the deconstruction of America--along the lines of culture and values, language and faith, allegiance and loyalty--will continue. (NYT #3, PW #3, USA #11)

Lou Holtz. Wins, Losses and Lessons
A legendary football coach, motivational speaker, and bestselling author now tells the inspirational story of his life. (PW #11)

LA BELLA FIGURA, by Beppe Svergnini. (Broadway, $23.95.) A columnist for Corriere della Sera offers a "field guide to the Italian mind." (NYT #14)

Kevin Trudeau. More Natural "Cures" Revealed
Trudeau offers further natural remedies. (PW #14)

NYT Business

Seth Godin. Small Is the New Big
This compilation of the author's blog writings and magazine columns guides readers through his new marketing world with well-turned phrases and more developed pieces. (#15)