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15 promising nonfiction books for spring 2013

April showers bring May flowers. Here's some fresh non-fiction to check out this spring while you enjoy the new greenery.
What type of worker are you?

It takes all kinds to make a workplace run smoothly. Where do you fit in?
14 Republicans who might run in 2016

The GOP has a history of nominating people who have run before, which could give heart to some familiar faces. But there’s also a crop of young rising stars who could steal the show.
'Zero Dark Thirty': Top 3 controversies from the Osama bin Laden film

"Zero Dark Thirty," which tells the story of the hunt and capture of Osama bin Laden, is already garnering critical accolades – and plenty of criticism, too. Here are the top three controversies currently surrounding the film.
Six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong

Mitt Romney’s economic plan is largely based on a whitepaper written by several “heavyweight” economists. The problem is, it's riddled with fundamental flaws. Here are six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong about what ails the American economy and how to fix it.

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Horizons Will Microsoft build its own Windows phone?

Rumors continue to percolate about the arrival of a Windows Phone 8 device built by Microsoft. And that would probably make Nokia very unhappy indeed.
Six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong

Mitt Romney’s economic plan is largely based on a whitepaper written by several “heavyweight” economists. The problem is, it's riddled with fundamental flaws. Here are six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong about what ails the American economy and how to fix it.
Horizons iPad Mini review roundup: slim shape, sharp lines, sub-par screen

The iPad Mini is a good-looking tablet, reviewers say. But the screen is less than impressive.
Horizons At Apple, two high-profile executive departures

Apple announced this week that Scott Forstall, the VP in charge of iOS software, is leaving the company -- reportedly in connection with the rocky launch of Apple Maps. It also announced the unrelated departure of retail chief John Browett. Is Apple floundering a bit, or just streamlining?
Horizons Apple CEO blames rumor-mill for underwhelming iPad sales

Apple iPad sales were up in Q4 of 2012 – just not as much as many analysts had predicted.
Glittering Images

Camille Paglia's willingness to go out on a limb with her artistic opinions makes 'Glittering Images' a lively read.
Decoder Wire Is 2012 campaign Bush vs. Kerry all over again? If so, who is Bush? (+video)

The similarities between the two campaigns are striking, with partisans for President Obama and Mitt Romney saying their candidate is in a better position.
Hillary Clinton might stay on in a second Obama term. What about 2016?

In a newspaper interview, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton left the door open to continuing into a second term. That could serve to oh-so-subtly remind women of why they've supported Obama.
Horizons Windows 8 goes live, marking a 'new era' for Microsoft

Windows 8 officially launched today at a press event in New York. So is the new Microsoft OS any good?
Decoder Wire Presidential debate: Do new reports on Libya change the story?

Ahead of Monday's presidential debate on foreign policy, a new narrative is emerging about why the White House waited so long to describe the Sept. 11 attack in Libya as a terrorist attack.
'Fortress Israel' and 'The Generals'

Authors Patrick Tyler and Thomas E. Ricks examine Israeli and U.S. militarism through the country's commanders.
How the Obama-Romney foreign-policy debate could determine the election

With turmoil increasing in world hot spots, foreign policy and national security have become major presidential campaign issues. From China to Israel, Iran to Syria, stateless terrorists to struggling alliances, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama will have plenty to debate Monday night.
Polls show presidential race a dead heat

The trend among likely voters is in Mitt Romney’s direction, even though Barack Obama still holds the edge among all registered voters. Both sides have gender gaps and undecided independent voters to worry about, and the last debate, on Monday night, could be crucial.
Mystery deepens about US enemy No. 1 in Libya

Press reports said Libyan officials identified Ahmed Abu Khattalah as the leader of the assault on the US consulate in Benghazi.
Terrorism & Security Cease-fire in Syria? Support from Iran and Turkey boosts UN envoy's bid

Iran and Turkey back opposite sides in the Syria conflict, but the two powers are united in support for UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi's proposal for a cease-fire later this month.
Energy Voices A123 Systems follows Solyndra into bankruptcy. New debating point for Romney?

High-tech battery-maker A123 Systems, which under Obama got $250 million in federal energy grants, filed for bankruptcy Tuesday. Mitt Romney may look to capitalize in future presidential debates, but he'll need to tread carefully.
Saving Money 21 things you can get for free

One of the best ways to become richer is to stop paying for things you could be getting for free. Here are 21, from cars to software.
Horizons Apple iPad Mini slated for October unveiling: report

The iPad Mini will make its debut later this month, according to one reporter. But what will Apple's new tablet look like?
Swing state polls echo national trend: Mitt Romney on the rise

In one set of polls, conducted by The Wall Street Journal, NBC News, and Marist College, President Obama and Mitt Romney are in a dead heat among likely voters in Florida and Virginia. But in Ohio, Obama is leading.
Sprint Nextel may have a buyer

Sprint Nextel shares rose Thurday amid reports that the third-largest cell phone company is in talks to be bought out by Japanese-owned Softbank Corp. The Sprint Nextel deal would be valued at more than $12.8 billion.
Kellogg Company recalls Mini-Wheats. Metal fragments in cereal.

Kellogg Company has issued a recall of 2.8 million packages of unfrosted and Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal due to possible contamination with fragments of metal mesh. The Kellog Company says that the affected batches of Mini-Wheats range in size and were distributed nationwide.
Terrorism & Security Turkey vows tougher response if Syrian shelling continues

Several Syrian mortars landed in Turkey today. The two countries have exchanged fire for the past week, though Syria says it does not want a military confrontation.
Mitt Romney to lay out foreign policy, national security agenda (+video)

Following a series of rhetorical stumbles, Mitt Romney is scheduled to lay out his more muscular foreign policy and national security agenda at the Virginia Military Institute Monday. But is it really all that different from President Obama's?
Latest figures show Obama campaign war chest approaching $1 billion

Both Romney and Obama campaigns are raising hundreds of millions of dollars. But Obama's surge in fund raising is approaching new records, largely through small, grass-roots donations.
Mitt Romney gets post-debate boost in the polls. Will it last?

Mitt Romney is moving ahead in the first public opinion polls taken since his debate with President Obama. But there are two more debates and a month to go until Election Day, and the race remains close.