Among the books being released this week: President Ronald Reagan’s Initial Action Project by the White House staff, intro. by Arthur B. Laffer (Pocket/Threshold, paper $9.99) When Ronald Reagan entered office, the economy was in a state of stagflation that had created a dissatisfied America. He and his staff strove to devise a plan that would save the economy, knowing that an unsuccessful  plan could cripple it beyond repair. This book, written by the staff in charge, explains the path that led to the controversial policies known as Reaganomics.

One in a Million by Kimberla Lawson Roby (Avon A, paper $12.99) As Kennedi Mason and her husband Blake arrive home one day, they begin to exchange secrets. But when Kennedi hears Blake’s secret, she decides to hold on to her own. In this poignant story, Kennedi discovers the true ingredients to happiness.

The Glassblower of Murano by Marina Fiorato (Griffin Trade, $13.99) In 1681, the Venetian island of Murano is the heart of glass craftsmen. Corradino Manin, the most skillful glassblower of the island, trades his glass-making formula to protect his daughter. When his descendant, Leonora Manin, returns to Murano hundreds of years later, however, the secret past of Corradino begins to unravel directly into her life.