Book TV Schedule February 18-21

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3 Day Book TV Holiday Weekend

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Times are eastern

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Saturday, February 18

8:00 am Featured Program: 3 Day Book TV Holiday Weekend, 3 Day Book TV Holiday Weekend

8:00 Book Club: "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

9:30 2005 Southern Festival of Books--Voices of the Southern Enlightenment Panel--Kyle Longley, William Leuchtenburg, and Steve Suitts

11:00 2005 Texas Book Festival: Civil Rights Panel

12:00 pm General Assignment: John Cole, Encyclopedia of the Library of Congress

1:00 Stephen Hess, Through Their Eyes: Foreign Correspondents in the United States

2:00 Joel Miller, Size Matters: How Big Government Puts the Squeeze on America's Families, Finances, and Freedom and Limits the Pursuit of Happiness

3:00 Book Club: "Nickel and Dimed" by Barbara Ehrenreich

4:15 Shlomo Ben-Ami, Scars of War, Wounds of Peace: The Israeli-Arab Tragedy

5:45 Andrei Codrescu, Speech at the ALA Midwinter Meeting

7:00 Encore Booknotes: Richard Shenkman, Presidential Ambition: How the Presidents Gained Power, Kept Power, and Got Things Done

8:00 After Words: After Words: James McManus Interviewed by T.R. Reid

9:00 General Assignment: Kael Alford, Thorne Anderson, Rita Leistner, Phillip Robertson, Unembedded: Four Independent Photojournalists on the War in Iraq

10:15 Alan Skorski, Pants on Fire: How Al Franken Lies, Smears, and Deceives

11:00 History on Book TV: Karenna Gore Schiff, Lighting the Way: Nine Women Who Changed Modern America


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Sunday, February 19

12:45 am Con Coughlin, American Ally: Tony Blair and the War on Terror

1:30 Joshua Wolf Shenk, Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness

3:00 Book Club: "Nickel and Dimed" by Barbara Ehrenreich

4:15 Ralph Rossum, Antonin Scalia's Jurisprudence: Text and Tradition

5:30 Gary Hart, God and Caesar in America

6:15 Stephen Hess, Through Their Eyes: Foreign Correspondents in the United States

7:15 After Words: Kate O'Beirne interviewed by Jodi Enda

8:15 Kael Alford, Thorne Anderson, Rita Leistner, Phillip Robertson, Unembedded: Four Independent Photojournalists on the War in Iraq

9:30 History on Book TV: Jeffrey Hart, The Making of the American Conservative Mind: National Review and Its Times

10:30 Rabbi Michael Lerner, The Left Hand of God: Retaking our Country Back from the Religious Right

12:15 pm Public Lives: Alan Jacobs, The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C.S. Lewis

1:30 Edward Berkowitz, Something Happened: A Political and Cultural Overview of the Seventies

2:30 2005 Lincoln Forum Thomas Lowry "Don't Shoot That Boy! Abraham Lincoln and Military Justice"

3:00 After Words: David Rieff interviewed by Wesley Clark

4:00 Gary Berntsen and Ralph Pezzullo, Jawbreaker: The Attack on Bin Laden and Al Qaeda: A Personal Account by the CIA's Key Field Commander

5:00 General Assignment: Kristin Henderson, Jay Harris, Kathy Moakler, Michael Zacchea, While They're at War: The True Story of American Families on the Homefront

6:00 After Words: After Words: James McManus Interviewed by T.R. Reid

7:00 Public Lives: Michael D'Antonio, Hershey: Milton S. Hershey's Extraordinary Life of Wealth, Empire, and Utopian Dreams

8:00 Douglas Brinkley, Parish Priest: Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism

9:00 After Words: After Words: James McManus Interviewed by T.R. Reid

10:00 John Lewis Gaddis, The Cold War: A New History

11:20 Sam Harris, The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason


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Monday, February 20

12:45 am Public Lives: Alan Jacobs, The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C.S. Lewis

2:00 Tom De Luca, Liars! Cheaters! Evildoers!: Demonizations and the End of Civil Debate in American Politics

3:15 After Words: Fred Barnes interviewed by Peter Beinart

4:15 Book Club: "Regarding the Pain of Others" by Susan Sontag

5:30 General Assignment: Kristin Henderson, Jay Harris, Kathy Moakler, Michael Zacchea, While They're at War: The True Story of American Families on the Homefront

6:30 Stephen Walt, Taming American Power: The Global Response of U.S. Primacy

7:30 Michael D'Antonio, Hershey: Milton S. Hershey's Extraordinary Life of Wealth, Empire, and Utopian Dreams

8:30 General Assignment: John Cole, Encyclopedia of the Library of Congress

9:30 Karenna Gore Schiff, Lighting the Way: Nine Women Who Changed Modern America

11:00 Thomas Fleming, Washington's Secret War: The Hidden History of Valley Forge

12:00 pm Joshua Wolf Shenk, Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness

1:30 David Hackett Fischer, Washington's Crossing

2:30 History on Book TV: Neil Dahlstrom, Lincoln's Wrath: Fierce Mobs, Brilliant Scoundrels and a President's Mission to Destory the Press

3:30 2005 Lincoln Forum Thomas Reed Turner "Beware the People Weeping" & Thomas Goodrich "The Darkest Dawn: Lincoln, Booth, And The Great American Tragedy"

4:30 John Perkins, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man

5:45 Alan Skorski, Pants on Fire: How Al Franken Lies, Smears, and Deceives

6:35 Larry Beinhart, Fog Facts: Searching for Truth in the Land of Spin

7:30 Gary Berntsen and Ralph Pezzullo, Jawbreaker: The Attack on Bin Laden and Al Qaeda: A Personal Account by the CIA's Key Field Commander

8:35 Dave Eggers and Lola Vollen with Beverly Monroe and Christopher Ochoa, Surviving Justice: America's Wrongfully Convicted and Exonerated

10:00 History on Book TV: Neil Dahlstrom, Lincoln's Wrath: Fierce Mobs, Brilliant Scoundrels and a President's Mission to Destory the Press

11:00 Richard Reeves, President Reagan: The Triumph of Imagination


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Tuesday, February 21

12:00 am Nell Irvin Painter, Creating Black Americans: African-American History and Its Meanings, 1619 to the Present

1:00 Tony Judt, Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945

2:15 Kristina Borjesson, Feet to the Fire: The Media After 9/11

3:55 Philip Dray, Stealing God's Thunder: Benjamin Franklin's Lightning Rod and the Invention of America

5:15 Frank Gaffney, War Footing: 10 Steps America Must Take to Prevail in the War for the Free World

6:50 Tom De Luca, Liars! Cheaters! Evildoers!: Demonizations and the End of Civil Debate in American Politics


complete schedule here - http://www.booktv.org/schedule/

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1. Book Club: "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

On Saturday, February 18 at 8:00 am
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Book Club: "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

Khaled Hosseini's "The Kite Runner" was the subject of a book club discussion at the Bowie, Maryland, branch of the Prince George's County Memorial Library. Mr. Hosseini writes about the lives of two boys growing up together in Afghanistan in the early 1970s: one the privileged son of a wealthy businessman, the other the son of that businessman's servant. The book explores the cultural and religious differences that divided the country and explains how the political and cultural landscape of the country has changed since coming under Taliban rule.

Khaled Hosseini is a physician living in Northern California. As the son of a diplomat, he and his family were granted political asylum and emigrated to the United States in 1980. "The Kite Runner" is his first novel.

Publisher: Riverhead Books 375 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014

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2. 2005 Southern Festival of Books--Voices of the Southern Enlightenment

On Saturday, February 18 at 9:30 am
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2005 Southern Festival of Books--Voices of the Southern Enlightenment Panel--Kyle Longley, William Leuchtenburg, and Steve Suitts

From the 2005 Southern Festival of Books in Nashville, Tennessee, a discussion on the voices of the Southern Enlightenment with authors Kyle Longley, William Leuchtenburg, and Steve Suitts. Kyle Longley chronicles the life and times of the father of former vice president Al Gore, Jr. in his book, "Senator Albert Gore, Sr." William Leuchtenburg's "The White House Looks South" profiles the presidencies of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Lyndon B. Johnson. Steve Suitts, author of "Hugo Black of Alabama," recounts the 1970 homecoming speech by the Supreme Court justice and former Ku Klux Klan member at the Alabama Bar Association's annual convention.

The Southern Festival of Books has been celebrated each year during the second full weekend of October since 1989 in Nashville, Tennessee at the War Memorial Plaza.

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3. 2005 Texas Book Festival: Civil Rights Panel

On Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 am
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2005 Texas Book Festival: Civil Rights Panel

A panel of authors who have written books about the Civil Rights movement discuss the topic at the 2005 Texas Book Festival in Austin, Texas. Participants include Nick Kotz, author of "Judgment Days," about President Johnson and Martin Luther King, Jr.; Robert Robertson, author of "Fair Ways," about the struggle of six African American golfers in Beaumont, Texas; and Margaret Erhart, author of the novel "Crossing Bully Creek," about the death of a plantation owner in the 1960s.

Nick Kotz won a Pulitzer Prize for national reporting in 1978 and is also the author of "Let Them Eat Promises: The Politics of Hunger in America," and "A Passion for Equality: George A. Wiley and the Movement." Robert Robertson is a Beaumont businessman and also the author of "Her Majesty's Texans: Two English Immigrants in Reconstruction Texas." Margaret Erhart writes about travel and the outdoors for the New York Times and other publications and is the author of "Unusual Company," "Old Love," and "Augusta Cotton."

Publisher: "Judgment Days" Houghton Mifflin 222 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 "Fair Ways" Texas A & M University Press 4354 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843 "Crossing Bully Creek" Milkweed 1011 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415

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4. Encyclopedia of the Library of Congress

On Saturday, February 18 at 12:00 pm and Monday, February 20 at 8:30 am
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Encyclopedia of the Library of Congress
John Cole

John Cole talks to radio hosts Allan Stypeck and Mike Cuthbert (the "Book Guys"...www.bookguys.com) about his book, "Encyclopedia of the Library of Congress." The book covers the history of the Library of Congress and the collections the library houses. During the program, Mr. Cole also shows a selection of photos that appear in the book.

John Cole is director of the Library of Congress's Center for the Book. He has worked with the Library on Congress since 1966. Mr. Cole is the author/editor of several books, including "Jefferson's Legacy: A Brief History of the Library of Congress" and "On These Walls: Inscriptions and Quotations in the Buildings of the Library of Congress."

Publisher: Bernan Press 4611-F Assembly Drive Lanham, MD 20706

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5. Viva , You are absolutely the BEST! Many thanks

for doing this. It is truly,truly appreciated! :yourock:

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27. You are very welcome!

Please check back in this weekend, and tell us what you've learned. :)

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6. Through Their Eyes: Foreign Correspondents in the United States

On Saturday, February 18 at 1:00 pm and Sunday, February 19 at 6:15 am
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Through Their Eyes: Foreign Correspondents in the United States
Stephen Hess

Stephen Hess, senior fellow emeritus at the Brookings Institution, talks about what foreign correspondents working in the U.S. think about their work. He reads short selections from his book describing what life is like for these correspondents and discusses the previous books he has written about foreign and domestic journalism. The talk was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. Includes Q&A.

Stephen Hess is a research professor at George Washington University in Washington, DC. He teraches a course called "The Washington Reporters and Those Who Want to Influence Them" which brings together students, journalists, and government officials who influence the media. A longtime fellow at the Brookings Institutiton, Mr. Hess is the author of many books, including "Organizing the Presidency" and "America's Political Dynasties."

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7. Book Club: "Nickel and Dimed" by Barbara Ehrenreich

On Saturday, February 18 at 3:00 pm and Sunday, February 19 at 3:00 am
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Book Club: "Nickel and Dimed" by Barbara Ehrenreich

In "Nickel and Dimed," author Barbara Ehrenreich conducted an experiment to see how a person could survive in American making $6 dollars an hour. She worked several low-paying jobs-as a waitress, a hotel maid, a cleaning woman, a nursing home aide, and a Wal-Mart sales clerk. The book was discussed by the Books and Bites lunchtime book group, co-hosted by the Bloomington Public Library and Bloomington Parks and Recreation in Bloomington, Illinois. The book club members compare notes on Ms. Ehrenreich's method of conducting the experiment and weigh in on the clarity and honesty of her conclusions. The group also discusses whether parts of this memoir may have been embellished in light of the recent controversy surrounding author James Frey and his book "A Million Little Pieces."

Barbara Ehrenreich is the author of thirteen books, including the most recent, "Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream." She has been a columnist at the New York Times and Time magazine.

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8. Scars of War, Wounds of Peace: The Israeli-Arab Tragedy

On Saturday, February 18 at 4:15 pm
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Scars of War, Wounds of Peace: The Israeli-Arab Tragedy
Shlomo Ben-Ami

Former Israeli foreign minister Shlomo Ben-Ami discusses the Israel/Palestine peace process since the 1990s. He outlines why he thinks President Clinton failed to secure a peace agreement between the two parties at Camp David and criticizes the role played by Yasser Arafat. Mr. Ben-Ami also talks about the impact of the invasion of Iraq on efforts to negotiate peace and comments on Hamas' victory in recent elections in Palestine. The talk was hosted by Cooper Union in New York City. Includes Q&A.

Shlomo Ben-Ami is currently vice president of the Toledo International Centre for Peace (www.toledopeace.org). He served in the Israeli Knesset and as foreign minister under Prime Minister Ehud Barak.

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9. Speech at the ALA Midwinter Meeting - Patriot Act, effects of Katrina

On Saturday, February 18 at 5:45 pm
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Speech at the ALA Midwinter Meeting
Andrei Codrescu

Author and radio columnist Andrei Codrescu spoke with American Library Association president John Gorman at the ALA's annual midwinter meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Codrescu and Mr. Gorman discuss the current state of America's libraries, the effect the Patriot Act has had on libraries, as well as the role of librarians in today's changing age of information. Mr. Codrescu also talks about some of his books, the lasting effects of Hurricane Katrina on his hometown of New Orleans, and his unhappiness with the Patriot Act.

Andrei Codrescu is the author of more than twenty books including "An Involuntary Genius in America's Shoes" and "Casanova Bohemia." Mr. Codrescu is a poet, essayist, screenwriter, and a columnist for National Public Radio. He is currently an English professor at Louisiana State University.

Publisher: Algonquin Books P.O. Box 2225 Chapel Hill, NC 27515

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10. Presidential Ambition: How the Presidents Gained Power, Kept Power, and...

On Saturday, February 18 at 7:00 pm
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Presidential Ambition: How the Presidents Gained Power, Kept Power, and Got Things Done
Richard Shenkman

Richard Shenkman was interviewed in 1999 about his book "Presidential Ambition." The author asserts that the most sucessful American Presidents found ways to expand their power and manipulate both the press and the general public.

Richard Shenkman is the founder of HistoryNewsNetwork.org, a website that features articles by historians on current events. He is the author of "Legends, Lies, and Cherished Myths of American History" and "One-Night Stands With American History: Odd, Amusing, and Little-Known Incidents." Mr. Shenkman commentates regularly on Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC.

Publisher: HarperCollins

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11. After Words: James McManus Interviewed by T.R. Reid

Saturday 8:00 PM, re- airs Sunday 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM

After Words:
Book TV's weekly author interview program.

This week, James McManus, author of Physical: An American Checkup , is interviewed by After Words guest host T.R. Reid, who is the Rocky Mountain Bureau Chief for The Washington Post.

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James McManus was interviewed about his book Physical: An American Checkup. The experience of taking an executive physical at the Mayo Clinic prompted James McManus, the poker columnist for the New York Times, to explore the state of health care in the U.S. He also discussed the debate over stem cell research and how the outcome could effect his daughter's struggle with juvenile diabetes. He was interviewed in a studio in Miami, Florida by T.R. Reid, using remote video from the Washington, D.C. studio. Mr. McManus is the author of Positively Fifth Street: Murderers, Cheetahs, and Binion's World Series of Poker, published by Farrar Straus and Giroux. T.R. Reid, Rocky Mountain bureau chief for the Washington Post, is currently working on a book about health care systems around the world.

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12. Unembedded: Four Independent Photojournalists on the War in Iraq

On Saturday, February 18 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, February 19 at 8:15 am
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Unembedded: Four Independent Photojournalists on the War in Iraq
Kael Alford, Thorne Anderson, Rita Leistner, Phillip Robertson

Three independent photojournalists who covered the war in Iraq show and discuss their work. The photographs, collected in the book "Unembedded," show the war from the point of view of those living in Iraq. During the presentation, panelists talk about why they decided to cover the war without embedding and describe what it was like to cover the seige of Najaf by U.S. forces in August of 2004. Salon.com Iraq War correspondent Phillip Robertson, who wrote the introduction to the book, joins in on the discussion. This event was hosted by Barnes & Noble Booksellers in New York City. Some of the photographs shown during this presentation are graphic in nature.

Kael Alford's work has appeared in Time, Newsweek, Vanity Fair, the New York Times, the Christian Science Monitor, and several other publications. Thorne Anderson's work has appeared in Time, Newsweek, the New York Times, Stern (Germany), and several other publications. He has covered Iraq Rita Leistner's work has appeared in the Walrus (Canada), Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, and several other publications. For more information on these photojournalists or their work, visit www.unembedded.net

Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing POB 428, 85 N. Main St., Ste 120 White River Jct., VT 05001

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13. Lighting the Way: Nine Women Who Changed Modern America

On Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 pm and Monday, February 20 at 9:30 am
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Lighting the Way: Nine Women Who Changed Modern America
Karenna Gore Schiff

In "Lighting the Way," Karenna Gore Schiff, daughter of former vice president Al Gore, talks about the lives of nine women who were behind major political movements in America. Ida B. Wells Barnett, Mother Jones, Dr. Alice Hamilton, Frances Perkins and Virginia Durr are all featured in the book. During an interview conducted by her mother, Tipper Gore, the author details the humanitarian efforts of some of the women and explains how they balanced their family and work lives. This event was hosted by the Women's National Democratic Club in Washington, DC.

Karenna Gore Schiff is the former Director of Community Affairs for the Association to Benefit Children and the eldest daughter of Former Vice President Al Gore and Tipper Gore. This is her first book.

Publisher: Miramax Books 77 W. 66th Street New York, NY 10023

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14. American Ally: Tony Blair and the War on Terror

On Sunday, February 19 at 12:45 am
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American Ally: Tony Blair and the War on Terror
Con Coughlin
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/0206/btv021106_4.ram

In "American Ally" Con Coughlin examines British prime minister Tony Blair's relationship with the United States. The author profiles Tony Blair's political career and explains the reasons behind his strong support for America and the invasion of Iraq. This event was hosted by the Manhattan Institute in New York City.

Con Coughlin is a political commentator for NBC and MSNBC and the author of "Saddam: His Rise and Fall." He was one of CNN's official contributors during the Iraq War and a former executive editor of the Sunday Telegraph in London.

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15. Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled...

On Sunday, February 19 at 1:30 am and Monday, February 20 at 12:00 pm
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Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness
Joshua Wolf Shenk

Joshua Wolf Shenk talks with former First Lady Rosalynn Carter about his book, "Lincoln's Melancholy." The book, which Mr. Shenk wrote with financial support from the Carter Center, looks at President Lincoln's battles with depression. Mrs. Carter also talks about her efforts to spread awareness of clinical depression and to get legislation passed that will allow treatment to be covered by general medical insurance. The event was hosted by the New York Public Library. Includes Q&A.

Joshua Wolf Shenk teaches writing at New School University and is a contributing editor to Washington Monthly magazine. He is a contributor to the book "Unholy Ghost: Writers on Depression."

Publisher: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN 215 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10003

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16. Antonin Scalia's Jurisprudence: Text and Tradition

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On Sunday, February 19 at 4:15 am
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Antonin Scalia's Jurisprudence: Text and Tradition
Ralph Rossum

"Antonin Scalia's Jurisprudence: Text and Tradition" examines the Supreme Court Justice's decisions on cases that have come before the court over the last twenty years. Author Ralph Rossum looks at more than 600 of Justice Scalia's written opinions on issues like freedom of speech, separation of powers, and the interpretation of the rights of citizens as covered in the Fourteenth Amendment.

Ralph Rossum is the author of several books including "Federalism, the Supreme Court, and the Seventeenth Amendment: The Irony of Constitutional Democracy." He is currently an American Constitutionalism professor and the Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California.

Publisher: University Press of Kansas 2502 Westbrooke Circle Lawrence KS 66045

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17. God and Caesar in America - Gary Hart

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On Sunday, February 19 at 5:30 am
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God and Caesar in America
Gary Hart

Former U.S. Senator Gary Hart details the danger of religious fundamentalism in the United States. In "God and Caesar in America," the author argues that when one religion uses the political system to push their beliefs it challenges the democratic principles of equality and fairness. This event was hosted by the Denver Press Club in Colorado.

Gary Hart represented the State of Colorado in the US Senate from 1975 to 1987 and is the author of several books, including "The Patriot," "The Good Fight," and "The Fourth Power."

Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing, 16100 Table Mountain Parkway, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80403

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53. Thanks, Viva

This looks like a good one. Thanks for the post!

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62. Damn! I can't get the old VCR to work

and staying up till 2:30am is like, not gonna happen :(

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18. The Making of the American Conservative Mind: National Review and Its Time

On Sunday, February 19 at 9:30 am
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The Making of the American Conservative Mind: National Review and Its Times
Jeffrey Hart

Jeffrey Hart talks about his book, "The Making of the American Conservative Mind," at Dartmouth Bookstore in Hanover, New Hampshire. During his talk Mr. Hart shares his views on presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Nixon. He also criticizes President Bush for his decision to invade Iraq and the Republican party in general for moving away from conservative principles. Includes Q&A.

Jeffrey Hart, professor emeritus of English at Dartmouth College and senior editor at National Review since 1969, is the author of "Smiling Through the Cultural Catastrophe: Toward the Revival of Higher Education" and "Acts of Recovery: Essays on Culture and Politics."

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19. The Left Hand of God: Retaking our Country Back from the Religious Right

On Sunday, February 19 at 10:30 am
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The Left Hand of God: Retaking our Country Back from the Religious Right
Rabbi Michael Lerner

Rabbi Michael Lerner examines the current state of faith in government in his new book "The Left Hand of God." The author challenges the Democratic Party to reclaim America from the so-called "Religious Right" by rethinking its relationship to God and letting go of their deep fear of religion. This event was hosted by American University in Washington, DC.

Rabbi Michael Lerner is the rabbi of Beyt Tikkun synagogue in San Francisco, and the editor of Tikkun magazine.

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20. The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C.S. Lewis

On Sunday, February 19 at 12:15 pm and Monday, February 20 at 12:45 am
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The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C.S. Lewis
Alan Jacobs

Professor Alan Jacobs profiles Oxford scholar and religious writer C.S. Lewis in his book "The Narnian." C.S. Lewis created the childrens series "The Chronicles of Narnia," as well as many books for adults on religious topics. Mr. Jacobs details the writer's life and discusses his influence on scholars around the world. This event was hosted by the Cambridge Forum in Massachusetts.

Alan Jacobs is professor of English and director of the Faith and Learning Program at Wheaton College in Illinois. His work has appeared in the Boston Globe, the Weekly Standard, and the Oxford American. His essays include "Shaming the Devil: Essays in Truthtelling" and "A Theology of Reading: The Hermeneutics of Love."

Publisher: HARPER SAN FRANCISCO

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21. Something Happened: A Political and Cultural Overview of the Seventies

On Sunday, February 19 at 1:30 pm
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Something Happened: A Political and Cultural Overview of the Seventies
Edward Berkowitz

Professor and author Edward Berkowitz examines tAmerica during what author Tom Wolfe coined the "Me Decade" in his book, “Something Happened: A Political and Cultural Overview of the Seventies.” In it, the author points out three phenomenas that marked the era: the Watergate scandal, the oil crisis, and the Vietnam War. Mr. Berkowitz believes the world shifted as the Great Society programs of the 60s began to fall apart in the 1970s.

Edward Berkowitz is the author of eight additional books including "Mr. Social Security: The Life of Wilbur J. Cohen." He previously served on President Jimmy Carter's Commission for a National Agenda for the Eighties.

Publisher: University of Columbia Press 61 West 62nd Street New York, NY 10023

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22. 2005 Lincoln Forum Thomas Lowry "Don't Shoot That Boy! Abraham Lincoln...

On Sunday, February 19 at 2:30 pm
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2005 Lincoln Forum Thomas Lowry "Don't Shoot That Boy! Abraham Lincoln and Military Justice"

Thomas Lowry presents the records of soldiers and civilians who were prosecuted for negative comments about President Lincoln after he was assassinated at the 10th Annual Lincoln Forum Symposium in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Mr. Lowry, author of "Don't Shoot That Boy! Abraham Lincoln and Military Justice," details some of the cases involving the offenders and describes some of the sentences handed down by the court.

Thomas Lowry is the author of "The Story the Soldiers Wouldn't Tell" and "Civil War Bawdy Houses of Washington D.C.," and "Tarnished Scalpels."

Publisher: Da Capo Press Eleven Cambridge Center Cambridge, MA 02142

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23. After Words: David Rieff interviewed by Wesley Clark

On Sunday, February 19 at 3:00 pm
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After Words: David Rieff interviewed by Wesley Clark
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/afterwords/0206/arc_btv021106_4.ram

Description: This week on After Words, journalist David Rieff explains why he now believes that armed intervention should only be used as a last resort. His argument is explained in "At the Point of a Gun: Democratic Dreams and Armed Intervention." Mr. Rieff remains a supporter of intervening militarily during both the Rwandan and Bosnian Genocide, but further atrocities in the aftermath of both conflicts led him to reconsider the argument for outside military force as the only solution to solving humanitarian crisis's caused by the governments of sovereign states. He also writes about the complicated positions human rights advocates take on intervention, and concludes that world leaders should resist using interventionism as a standard doctrine in international policy. He is interviewed by Gen. Wesley Clark (Ret.), former Democratic Presidential Candidate, NATO Allied Supreme Commander, who led the military operation in Kosovo, and the editor of Palgrave Macmillan's "Great Generals Series."

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24. Jawbreaker: The Attack on Bin Laden and Al Qaeda: A Personal Account by...

On Sunday, February 19 at 4:00 pm and Monday, February 20 at 7:30 pm
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Jawbreaker: The Attack on Bin Laden and Al Qaeda: A Personal Account by the CIA's Key Field Commander
Gary Berntsen and Ralph Pezzullo
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/0106/btv012806_4.ram

Gary Berntsen, former CIA field commander, talks about his effort to catch Osama bin Laden during the recent war in Afghanistan. In "Jawbreaker," the book he co-authored with Ralph Pezullo, he explains that insufficient responses from the administration led to the escape of Osama bin Laden. Mr. Berntsen also details his hunts for the al Qaeda leader, including missions that occurred 15 months before the September 11th terrorist attacks. During the presentation, Mr. Berntsen and Ralph Pezullo urge bi-partisan cooperation in order to defeat global terrorism. This event was hosted by Dutton's Beverly Hills Books in California.

Gary Berntsen was an officer in the Clandestine Service for 20 years and was awarded both the Distinguished Intelligence Medal and the Intelligence Star. Ralph Pezzullo is the author of "At the Fall of Somoza" and "Plunging into Haiti."

Publisher: Crown 1745 Broadway New York, NY 10019

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49. What's your "must see" pick?

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50. The Life and Imagination of C S Lewis

lol, because he had that supersized imagination.

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Please post comments if you catch something really good. :)

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28. While They're at War: The True Story of American Families on the Homefront

On Sunday, February 19 at 5:00 pm and Monday, February 20 at 5:30 am
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While They're at War: The True Story of American Families on the Homefront
Kristin Henderson, Jay Harris, Kathy Moakler, Michael Zacchea

Kristin Henderson, the wife of a Navy chaplain, talks about the lives of America's military families. In "While They're at War," the author details both the official and unofficial support systems developed for families to cope with the deployment of a loved one. She is joined by Kathy Moakler, deputy director of the National Military Family Association and Major Michael Zacchea of the U.S. Marine Reserves to discuss how families deal with the hardships of military life. This event was hosted by Coliseum Books in New York City.

Kristin Henderson is the author of "Driving by Moonlight" and has written two cover stories for the Washington Post Magazine on military issues. She is active in the Marine Corps's Key Volunteer family readiness program and is married to a Navy chaplain serving with the Marines.

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

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29. Hershey: Milton S. Hershey's Extraordinary Life of Wealth, Empire, and ...

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Hershey: Milton S. Hershey's Extraordinary Life of Wealth, Empire, and Utopian Dreams
Michael D'Antonio

Michael D'Antonio profiles the life and career of businessman and philanthropist Milton Hershey. In "Hershey," the author details how Mr. Hershey built his own chocolate factory and the town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, including the boys home he established in 1910. Mr. D'Antonio points out that although Milton Hershey could be described as a controlling businessman with a short temper, his kindness and compassion for other people was sincere. This event was hosted by Borders Books & Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Michael D'Antonio is the author of "Atomic Harvest," "Fall from Grace," "Tin Cup Dreams," and "The State Boys Rebellion." He won the Pulitzer Prize for his reporting for Newsday and his work has also been featured in Esquire, The New York Times Magazine and Discover.

Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER 1230 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020

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70. chocolate empire

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30. Parish Priest: Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism

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Parish Priest: Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism
Douglas Brinkley

In "Parish Priest" Douglas Brinkley profiles the life and career of Father Michael McGivney, who is under consideration for sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church. Father McGivney (1852-1890), who entered the seminary at the age of sixteen, founded the Knights of Columbus to help impoverished communities in 1882. Mr. Brinkley describes Father McGivney's legacy and attempts to explain why he may be the first American-born parish priest to be declared a saint by the Vatican.

Douglas Brinkley is a Clark professor of history and director of the Theodore Roosevelt Center at Tulane University in Louisiana. He is the author of "The Boys of Pointe du Hoc," and "Tour of Duty" and co-authored "The Mississippi and the Making of a Nation" with Stephen Ambrose.

Publisher: William Morrow

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31. The Cold War: A New History

I really hope this guy isn't one of those Reaganites :eyes:

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The Cold War: A New History
John Lewis Gaddis

Historian John Lewis Gaddis categorizes the Cold War as a neccesary conflict that settled divisive world issues. He makes the case in his new book, " The Cold War: A New History." The author calls the Cold War a "movement from fear to hope," and describes the roles played by Ronald Reagan, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Margaret Thatcher during the Cold War. The author had access to newly-released documents from the archives of the former Soviet Union and China.


John Lewis Gaddis is the author of numerous books including "The United States and the Origins of the Cold War, 1941 - 1947" and "We Now Know: Rethinking Cold War History." He is currently a history professor at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.

Publisher: Penguin 375 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014

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32. The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason

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The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason
Sam Harris
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/0106/btv010706_4.ram

Sam Harris talks about his book, "The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason," at the New York Society for Ethical Culture in New York City. Mr. Harris argues that religion plays a major role in the increasingly dangerous world we find ourselves in today. He says religion has a negative influence in both the United States and across the Muslim world and says that for peace to exist, reason must replace faith as the driving force in society. Mr. Harris takes questions from the audience following his remarks.

Sam Harris is currently completing a doctorate in neuroscience to research the neural foundation for belief. "The End of Faith" is his first book.

Publisher: W.W. NORTON & COMPANY 500 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10110

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33. Liars! Cheaters! Evildoers!: Demonizations and the End of Civil Debate...

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Liars! Cheaters! Evildoers!: Demonizations and the End of Civil Debate in American Politics
Tom De Luca

Tom De Luca asserts that American politics have been demonized. In "Liars! Cheaters! Evildoers!," the book he co-authored with John Buell, he argues that the civil debate on policy has been replaced by attacks on the personal character of politicians. This event was hosted by Demos in New York City.

Tom De Luca is Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University in New York. He is the 2006 Fulbright Distinguished Thomas Jefferson Chair in American Social Studies at the University of Amsterdam and the author of "The Two Faces of Apathy."

Publisher: New York University Press

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34. After Words: Fred Barnes interviewed by Peter Beinart

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After Words: Fred Barnes interviewed by Peter Beinart
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/afterwords/0106/arc_btv012806_4.ram


This week on After Words Fred Barnes, executive editor of the Weekly Standard reveals the reporting he did on the Bush administration for his book, "Rebel-in-Chief: Inside the Bold and Controversial Presidency of George W. Bush." He is interviewed by Peter Beinart, editor of the New Republic, and author of the forthcoming "The Good Fight : Why Liberals---and Only Liberals---Can Win the War on Terror and Make America Great Again," which will be published in June 2006.

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35. Book Club: "Regarding the Pain of Others" by Susan Sontag

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Book Club: "Regarding the Pain of Others" by Susan Sontag

Susan Sontag's "Regarding the Pain of Others" is the topic of a discussion by the nonfiction book club at Broad Street Books of Ghent in Norfolk, Virginia. The book explores photographic images of war and atrocities and how such images affect the people who see them. "Regarding the Pain of Others" is the last book Susan Sontag published before her death in December 2004.

Susan Sontag was a human rights activist, playright, and the author of "The Benefactor" (1963), "Death Kit" (1967), "I, etcetera" (1978), "The Way We Live Now" (1991), "The Volcano Lover: A Romance" (1992), "In America" (2000), "Against Interpretation" (1966), "Styles of Radical Will," (1969), "On Photography" (1977), "Illness as Metaphor," (1978), "Under the Sign of Saturn," (1980) "AIDS and Its Metaphors" (1989), "Where The Stress Falls" (2001), "Duet for Cannibals," (1970), and "Brother Carl" (1974). "Regarding The Pain of Others" was published in March 2003. Susan Sontag died of leukemia in December 2004.

Publisher: PICADOR 175 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10010

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36. Taming American Power: The Global Response of U.S. Primacy

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Taming American Power: The Global Response of U.S. Primacy
Stephen Walt

Stephen Walt outlines the different ways countries around the world, friends and foes alike, are currently resisting American power. He argues that if the U.S. wants to achieve its national security goals and preserve its primacy in the world, it will have to change its foreign policy. This would include, he says, a repudiation of the 2002 National Security Strategy (which allows for pre-emptive attacks) and a greater reliance on public diplomacy. The talk was hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. Includes Q&A.

Stephen Walt is a professor of international affairs at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. His other books include "Revolution and War" and "The Origins of Alliances."

Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company 500 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10110

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37. Washington's Secret War: The Hidden History of Valley Forge

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Washington's Secret War: The Hidden History of Valley Forge
Thomas Fleming

The political and military leadership exhibited by General George Washington at the Battle of Valley Forge marked the turning point in the American Revolution. So writes Thomas Fleming in his newest book, "Washington's Secret War: The Hidden History of Valley Forge." In it, the author chronicles the events of the battle as well as the ways in which George Washington's innovative field leadership and political feats blended diplomatic savvy along with military expertise.

Thomas Fleming has authored more than forty books including "The New Dealer's War: FDR and the War Within World War II," "Duel: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Future of America," and "Liberty! The American Revolution." He served previously as chairman of the American Revolution Round Table and as president of the PEN American Center. He is currently an author and contributor to NPR, PBS, and American Heritage magazine.

Publisher: SMITHSONIAN BOOKS 10 E. 53rd Street New York, NY 10022

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38. Washington's Crossing

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Washington's Crossing
David Hackett Fischer

Historian David Hackett Fischer examines the history behind George Washington's pivotal crossing of the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War in his book "Washington's Crossing." In this discussion at the David Library of the American Revolution in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, Fischer tells the story of the challenges, triumphs and shortfalls that Washington encountered in his quest toward independence for the thirteen colonies.

David Hackett Fischer is a historian and author of a number of books focusing on American history. He is currently a professor of history at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Publisher: Oxford University Press 198 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016

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39. Lincoln's Wrath: Fierce Mobs, Brilliant Scoundrels and a President's...

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Lincoln's Wrath: Fierce Mobs, Brilliant Scoundrels and a President's Mission to Destory the Press
Neil Dahlstrom

In "Lincoln's Wrath" Neil Dahlstrom tells the story of journalist John Hodgson, whose property, including his newspaper called the Jeffersonian, was seized under the order of President Lincoln. The author, who co-wrote the book with Jeffrey Manber, explains that Mr. Hodgson's newspaper supported states' rights and white supremacy and was highly critical of the Lincoln administration. Neil Dahlstrom details John Hodgson's day in court in 1863 when he successfully recoverd over $500 in damages from the government. This event was hosted by Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Naperville, IL.

Neil Dahlstrom is a scholar and historian who has written on many aspects of 19th century America, including the Civil War.

Publisher: SOURCEBOOKS 1935 Brookdale Road, Suite 139 Naperville, IL 60563

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40. 2005 Lincoln Forum Thomas Reed Turner "Beware the People Weeping" & ...

On Monday, February 20 at 3:30 pm
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2005 Lincoln Forum Thomas Reed Turner "Beware the People Weeping" & Thomas Goodrich "The Darkest Dawn: Lincoln, Booth, And The Great American Tragedy"

Thomas Turner, author of "Beware the People Weeping," discusses the social climate at the time of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination at the 10th Annual Lincoln Forum Symposium in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Mr. Turner is followed by Thomas Goodrich, author of "The Darkest Dawn" and his wife Debra Goodrich, to recount the mob violence and civil unrest caused by President Lincoln's assassination.

Thomas Reed Turner is the editor of "Assassination of Abraham Lincoln," and wrote the forward to Allen D. Spiegel's "A. Lincoln, Esquire: A Shrewd, Sophisticated Litigator." Thomas Goodrich is the author of "War to the Knife: Bleeding Kansas, 1854-1861," and the co-author of "The Day Dixie Died" with his wife Debra Goodrich.

Publisher: Turner Publisher: Louisiana State University Press P.O. Box 25053 Baton Rouge, LA 70894 Goodrich Publisher: Indiana University Press 601 N. Morton St. Bloomington, IN 47404

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41. Confessions of an Economic Hit Man

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Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
John Perkins
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/publiclives/0106/btv011506_2b.ram

From 1971 to 1981 John Perkins worked as a chief economist for Chas. T. Main, a Massachusetts-based international strategic consulting firm. During this time Mr. Perkins said his job was to trick developing countries into taking enormous loans from the World Bank in order to construct or repair their domestic infrastructure. These loans were given with the understanding that these countries would then use those loans to pay U.S. corporations to complete these constructing and engineering projects. The author writes that when these developing countries were eventually unable to pay off these sizable debts, the United States, World Bank, or IMF would step in and control the country's security arrangements and budgetary structure.

John Perkins is the author of six books including "The World Is As You Dream It" and "Psychonavigation." He is the founder of the non-profit organization Dream Change, a grass roots movement intent on raising consciousness and creating sustainable lifestyles throughout the world.

Publisher: PLUME 375 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014

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42. Fog Facts: Searching for Truth in the Land of Spin

I'm reading this now... highly recommended. :thumbsup:

On Monday, February 20 at 6:35 pm
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Fog Facts: Searching for Truth in the Land of Spin
Larry Beinhart

In "Fog Facts" Larry Beinhart argues that America's perception of reality has been distorted. The author explains that while the country should be focusing on the 2000 election, President Bush's war record or the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the media or as he calls it the "Soft Machine" has the world's attention on the happenings of Hollywood. This event was hosted by Coliseum Books in New York City.

Larry Beinhart is the author of "Wag the Dog" and "The Librarian." His work has appeared in The Baltimore Sun, Newsday and the Miami Herald.

Publisher: Nation Books

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43. Surviving Justice: America's Wrongfully Convicted and Exonerated

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Surviving Justice: America's Wrongfully Convicted and Exonerated
Dave Eggers and Lola Vollen with Beverly Monroe and Christopher Ochoa

Dave Eggers and Lola Vollen assert that there are thousands of innocent victims in prison today. "Surviving Justice" tells the story of thirteen people who are attempting to rebuild their lives after being exonerated. The co-editors are joined by Beverly Monroe and Christopher Ochoa who are both featured in the book. This event was hosted by Housing Works Bookstore Café in New York City.

Dave Eggers is the editor of McSweeney's literary journal and the author of "How We Are Hungry" and "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius," a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. His work has appeared in The New Yorker and The New York Times and he is a founding editor of the Voice of Witness series. Lola Vollen is a physician who has worked with human rights abuse survivors in Israel, Croatia, Kosovo and Somalia. She is the founder of the Life After Exoneration Program and co-editor of the Voice of Witness series.

Publisher: McSweeney's www.mcsweeneys.net

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44. President Reagan: The Triumph of Imagination

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President Reagan: The Triumph of Imagination
Richard Reeves

In his latest book, presidential biographer Richard Reeves, discusses tRonald Reagan and his administration. In "President Reagan: The Triumph of Imagination," the author examines President Reagan’s political philosophy and details his efforts to reduce the power of the federal government, to confront Communism and to end the Cold War. This event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.

Richard Reeves is the author of "President Kennedy: Profile of Power" and "President Nixon: Alon in the White House." He is a professor at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California and a syndicated columnist.

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

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45. Creating Black Americans: African-American History and Its Meanings, ...

On Tuesday, February 21 at 12:00 am
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Creating Black Americans: African-American History and Its Meanings, 1619 to the Present
Nell Irvin Painter
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/history/0106/btv012806_1.ram

Nell Irvin Painter talks about African-Americans and African-American history as they are portrayed through art. Professor Painter discusses how she became interested in the subject and shows slides of some of the artwork that appears in her book. The talk was hosted by the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco. Includes Q&A.

Nell Irvin Painter recently retired from her position as professor of American history at Princeton University. From 1997 to 2000, Professor Painter was head of the university's Program in African-American Studies. Her books include "Sojourner Truth: A Life, A Symbol" and "Standing at Armageddon: The United States, 1877-1919." For more information, visit Professor Painter's website at: www.nellpainter.com.

Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS 198 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016

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76. On now kick!

[EFerrari]

77. Betty! lol! We used to watch her every Sat morning

until they stopped running her. Cab Calloway was awsome in those toons.

Painter is a great speaker.

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78. She's my favorite!

Thanks for all your help kickin the threads. :hug:

[EFerrari]

79. Oh, my pleasure! I've become a BookTv addict.

I bet Brian gets kickbacks from Amazon. :P

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80. DU DOES get a kickback if you buy through this link....

DU Amazon Portal
http://www.amazon.com/gp/homepage.html/002-6814585-0184832

CrispyQGirl is pimping it in the Non-Fiction Book Forum. :P

:rofl:

[EFerrari]

81. LOL!

Okay!

:rofl:

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46. Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945

On Tuesday, February 21 at 1:00 am
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Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945
Tony Judt
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/history/1205/btv120305_1.ram

In his book "Postwar," Tony Judt traces European history after World War I, describing economic, political, and social changes in several countries. In his talk, the author explains that Europe did not recover from the economic costs of World War II until well into the late 1980s. He also describes the emergence of a more consumer-oriented society in Europe beginning in the late 1950s. This event was hosted by the Harvard Center for European Affairs in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Tony Judt is the Erich Maria Remarque Professor of European Studies and Director of the Remarque Institute at New York University. He is the author of "The Burden of Responsibility : Blum, Camus, Aron, and the French Twentieth Century" and "Past Imperfect: French Intellectuals, 1944-1956."

Publisher: Penguin Press 375 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014

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47. Feet to the Fire: The Media After 9/11

I HATE it when they put the good stuff on in the middle of the night! :(

On Tuesday, February 21 at 2:15 am
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Feet to the Fire: The Media After 9/11
Kristina Borjesson

Journalist Kristina Borjesson talks about her book “Feet to the Fire: The Media After 9/11,” in which she interviews some of today’s top journalists about the current “era of crisis.” Ms. Borjesson compares how reporters covering the war feel about the efforts of the current administration to limit media access to the front lines. The author interviews journalists including Ted Koppel, former anchor of Nightline.

Kristina Borjesson is a former CBS and CNN producer and currently produces and co-hosts WBAI Radio's "Expert Witness" show. She is the author of "Into the Buzzsaw: Leading Journalists Expose the Myth of a Free Press."

Publisher: Prometheus Books 59 John Glenn Drive Amherst, NY 14228

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48. Stealing God's Thunder: Benjamin Franklin's Lightning Rod and the...

On Tuesday, February 21 at 3:55 am
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Stealing God's Thunder: Benjamin Franklin's Lightning Rod and the Invention of America
Philip Dray

Author Philp Dray speaks about his new book, "Stealing God's Thunder: Benjamin Franklin's Lightning Rod and the Invention of America" at the Old South Meeting House in Boston, Massachusetts, the birthplace of Ben Franklin. Mr. Dray uses slides to accompany his talk as he expounds on the life of one of America's Founding Fathers and the period in which he lived. The discussion focuses primarily on Ben Franklin's invention of the lightning rod and his revelation of the mysterious workings of lightning and thunder - studies that made him one of the foremost scientists of his day. Mr. Dray explores the importance of Franklin's discoveries in America as it emerged as a new country and his battles for recognition and respect from the world of science.

Philip Dray's other book is "At the Hands of Persons Unknown: The Lynching of Black America," which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Book Award and the Southern Book Critics Circle Award.

Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE 1745 Broadway New York, NY 10019

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52. One more recommendation, and you're the greatest.

That sentence works two ways. :hi:

And speaking of "sentence", I hear you really know your way around the legal system.

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54. Ha!

always the smart alek!

:hi:

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56. kick!

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58. Kick(nt)

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60. Karrena Gore Schiff, Al's daughter, is stunningly beautiful; 9:30AM Mon.

caught her interviewed on MSNBC about her book, didn't hear much of what she said, fascinated as I was of seeing the true definition of "telegenic"

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61. Also on Sat 11:00 eastern.

I've seen that interview, she had a lot of interesting facts to offer on a variety of women. Very charming, worth tuning in for.

Al and tipper sure know how to raise'em. (She also addresses her mother's old campaign to get parental warning labels on music. :-) )

She also wrote for the animated "Futurama" and SNL.

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65. Really? she wrote for SNL?!

The things you learn from your friends at DU... wow. :)

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68. She wrote for the Harvard Lampoon, too.

'One audience member asked the former Harvard Lampoon writer if she worked on the "Saturday Night Live" television episode her father hosted. Yes, she said, she worked on that episode. She also has written for several television shows, including "Futurama."'

So apparently she worked on just that one episode of SNL with her father.

http://www.nysun.com/article/17785

[EFerrari]

69. Kick

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72. Goodnight kick!

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74. kick! nt

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75. Kick.(nt)