The publisher is planning a 600, 000 first printing for "Micro, " which comes out Tuesday.

WSJ: Deciphering Michael Crichton's Clues for 'Micro'

Some were arguing for micro-girds based on the synergies that they may ultimately yield as a result of an integrated planning approach.

FORBES: With All Eyes On Hurricane Sandy, A Good Time to Evaluate Micro-Grids