Book TV Schedule - July 29th -31st

[Viva_La_Revolution]

C-SPAN2's Book TV: July 29-31
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


After Words
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Insightful author interviews
In his book Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Thomas Ricks provides a detailed account of US military involvement in Iraq. Relying on interviews with more than 100 military officers and access to previously unreleased documents, Ricks discusses leadership and strategy failures. He is interviewed by Jeffrey McCausland, a retired US Army Colonel who served during the first Gulf War and now teaches at Dickinson College.
(Saturday 9:00 PM ET, Sunday 6:00 PM ET and Sunday 9:00 PM ET)


Other Weekend Highlights
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
John Dean - Conservatives without Conscience
(Saturday 7:00 PM ET, Monday 12:30 AM ET)

Larry Schweikart - America's Victories: Why the U.S. Wins Wars and Will Win the War on Terror
(Saturday 3:30 PM ET, Saturday 10:00 PM ET, Sunday 11:00 AM ET)

Mark Danner - The Secret Way to War: The Downing Street Memo and the Iraq War's Buried History
(Sunday 12:00 PM ET, Sunday 11:00 PM ET, Monday 5:00 AM ET)

Anthony Arthur - Radical Innocent: Upton Sinclair
(Sunday 5:15 AM ET, Sunday 7:00 PM ET)

James Nelson - Benedict Arnold's Navy: The Ragtag Fleet that Lost the Battle of Lake Champlain but Won the American Revolution
(Saturday 8:00 PM ET, Sunday 8:30 AM ET)


******************************

BOOK TV Schedule

Note: Program start times are approximate and all times are Eastern.


*****
Saturday, July 29

8:00 am Peter Henriques, Realistic Visionary: A Portrait of George Washington

9:00 Peter Hessler, Oracle Bones: A Journey Between China's Past and Present

10:00 Ron Steinman, Women in Vietnam: The Oral History

11:00 2006 Printers Row: Richard Posner "Uncertain Shield" & Geoffrey Stone "Perilous Times"

12:15 pm Robert Dreyfuss, Devil's Game: How the United States Helped Unleash Fundamentalist Islam

1:30 Fouad Ajami with Leslie Gelb, The Foreigner's Gift: The Americans, the Arabs, and the Iraqis in Iraq

2:30 Dr. Steven Miles, Oath Betrayed: Torture, Medical Complicity, and the War on Terror

3:30 Larry Schweikart, America's Victories: Why the U.S. Wins Wars and Will Win the War on Terror

4:30 General Assignment: Sandy Tolan, The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East

6:00 Encore Booknotes: James Bradley, Flags of Our Fathers

7:00 John Dean, Conservatives without Conscience

8:00 History on Book TV: James Nelson, Benedict Arnold's Navy: The Ragtag Fleet that Lost the Battle of Lake Champlain but Won the American Revolution

9:00 After Words: After Words: Thomas Ricks, author of "Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq," interviewed by Col. Jeffrey McCausland (US Army-retired)

10:00 Larry Schweikart, America's Victories: Why the U.S. Wins Wars and Will Win the War on Terror

11:00 General Assignment: Dr. Steven Miles, Oath Betrayed: Torture, Medical Complicity, and the War on Terror


*****
Sunday, July 30

12:00 am Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann, The Broken Branch: How Congress is Failing America and How to Get It Back on Track

2:00 Peter Henriques, Realistic Visionary: A Portrait of George Washington

3:00 Ron Steinman, Women in Vietnam: The Oral History

4:00 Morris Berman, Dark Ages America: The Final Phase of Empire

5:15 Anthony Arthur, Radical Innocent: Upton Sinclair

6:00 Hugh Pope, Sons of the Conquerors: The Rise of the Turkic World

7:30 2006 Printers Row: James Swanson "Manhunt"

8:30 James Nelson, Benedict Arnold's Navy: The Ragtag Fleet that Lost the Battle of Lake Champlain but Won the American Revolution

9:30 Elias Khoury, Gate of the Sun

11:00 Larry Schweikart, America's Victories: Why the U.S. Wins Wars and Will Win the War on Terror

12:00 pm General Assignment: Mark Danner, The Secret Way to War: The Downing Street Memo and the Iraq War's Buried History

1:30 Andrew Bostom, ed., The Legacy of Jihad: Islamic Holy War and the Fate of Non-Muslims

2:45 Thomas Dunne Book Party (long version)

3:00 After Words: Simon Schama, author of "Rough Crossings: Britain, the Slaves, and the American Revolution" interviewed by Edna Medford, Howard University history professor.

4:00 General Assignment: Ramesh Ponnuru with Eric Cohen, The Party of Death: The Democrats, the Media, the Courts, and the Disregard for Human Life

5:20 Robert Remini, Book Party for "The House: A History of the House of Representatives"

5:55 After Words: After Words: Thomas Ricks, author of "Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq," interviewed by Col. Jeffrey McCausland (US Army-retired)

6:50 Public Lives: Anthony Arthur, Radical Innocent: Upton Sinclair

7:30 Leon Hadar with James Pinkerton and Geoffrey Kemp, Sandstorm: Policy Failure in the Middle East

9:00 After Words: After Words: Thomas Ricks, author of "Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq," interviewed by Col. Jeffrey McCausland (US Army-retired)

10:00 Fouad Ajami with Leslie Gelb, The Foreigner's Gift: The Americans, the Arabs, and the Iraqis in Iraq

11:00 General Assignment: Mark Danner, The Secret Way to War: The Downing Street Memo and the Iraq War's Buried History


******
Monday, July 31

12:30 am John Dean, Conservatives without Conscience

1:30 ISI National Leadership Conference: Alan Ebenstein "Milton Friedman's Legacy of Freedom"

2:30 Richard Zacks, Patricia Brady, Douglas Brinkley, 20th Anniversary Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival - Making of Presidents Panel

3:45 Sandy Tolan, The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East

5:00 General Assignment: Mark Danner, The Secret Way to War: The Downing Street Memo and the Iraq War's Buried History

6:30 General Assignment: Ramesh Ponnuru with Eric Cohen, The Party of Death: The Democrats, the Media, the Courts, and the Disregard for Human Life

[Viva_La_Revolution]

1. Realistic Visionary: A Portrait of George Washington

On Saturday, July 29 at 8:00 am and Sunday, July 30 at 2:00 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Realistic Visionary: A Portrait of George Washington
Peter Henriques
Direct Video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/publiclives/0706/btv072206_2.ram

Peter Henriques seeks to humanize President George Washington. He describes President Washington's mistakes, his sensitivity to criticism, and his pragmatist way of governing. During his discussion, he examines George Washington's relationships with Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Mr. Henriques also discusses George Washington's contradictory views on slavery and his lack of religious references. Mr. Henriques' book was developed from a series of lectures at Gatbys Tavern. Library of Virginia located in Richmond hosted this event.

Peter Henriques is a professor of history at George Mason University. He received his Ph. D. from the University of Virginia. He is the author of "The Final Struggle Between George Washington and the Grim King: Washington's Attitude Toward Death and an Afterlife," and the cover article of the Winter 1999 edition of Virginia Magazine of History and Biography. Mr. Henriques is also a lecturer on the History Channel and a consultant for an A&E "Biography" episode on George Washington.

Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PRESS P.O. Box 400318 Charlottesville, VA 22904

[Viva_La_Revolution]

2. Oracle Bones: A Journey Between China's Past and Present

On Saturday, July 29 at 9:00 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Oracle Bones: A Journey Between China's Past and Present
Peter Hessler

Peter Hessler discusses his book "Oracle Bones," which compares modern day China to its past. The title is derived from an archaeological site in China where the earliest form of writing was found inscribed on shells and bones. During this discussion, Mr. Hessler reads letters from young Chinese students who migrated from the countryside to the rapidly growing cities.

Peter Hessler is Beijing correspondent for The New Yorker. He also writes for National Geographic. His earlier book on being a Peace Corps volunteer in China is called "River Town."

Publisher: HARPER COLLINS 10 E. 53rd Street New York, NY 10022

[rooney]

6. wonder what happened to the 9am eastern program

that has been advertised today.? A panel from 911 truth was to give a discussion.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

9. dunno

I don't see a thing on the schedule :shrug:

[Viva_La_Revolution]

30. Ahhh... that's on CSPAN1

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=1754611&mesg_id=1754611

[Viva_La_Revolution]

35. on now kick!

[Viva_La_Revolution]

3. Women in Vietnam: The Oral History

On Saturday, July 29 at 10:00 am and Sunday, July 30 at 3:00 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Women in Vietnam: The Oral History
Ron Steinman
Direct Video Link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/history/0706/btv072306_1.ram

As a part of the Rockville Centre Public Library Distinguished Authors Series, veteran journalist Ron Steinman discusses his latest book, titled "Women In Vietnam: The Oral History." The book tells the story of 16 women who served as nurses, USO performers, and soldiers in the Vietnam War. During this event, Mr. Steinman discusses how the service of women in Vietnam has been overshadowed by the service of men and reads selections from testimonies found in the book. He also compares the service of women in Vietnam to those currently serving in Iraq.

Ron Steinman, who spent 35 years at NBC News, is currently a partner with Douglas/Steinman Productions in New York City. He was NBC's bureau chief in Saigon during the Vietnam War (1966-1968) and is the author of "The Soldiers' Story: Vietnam in Their Own Words" and "Inside Television's First War: A Saigon Journal."

[Viva_La_Revolution]

4. Richard Posner "Uncertain Shield" & Geoffrey Stone "Perilous Times"

On Saturday, July 29 at 11:00 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2006 Printers Row: Richard Posner "Uncertain Shield" & Geoffrey Stone "Perilous Times"

From the 2006 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair, a discussion with authors Richard Posner and Geoffrey Stone. In "Uncertain Shield," the follow-up to "Preventing Surprise Attacks," Richard Posner details the latest changes in national security and warns against an overly centralized intelligence system. In "Perilous Times," Geoffrey Stone analyzes the relationship between national security and First Ammendment rights during wartime.

Geoffrey Stone is a law professor and former dean at the University of Chicago. Richard Posner is a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit and a senior lecturer at the University of Chicago Law School.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

38. kick!

[Viva_La_Revolution]

5. Devil's Game: How the United States Helped Unleash Fundamentalist Islam

On Saturday, July 29 at 12:15 pm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Devil's Game: How the United States Helped Unleash Fundamentalist Islam
Robert Dreyfuss

Robert Dreyfuss talks about the relationship between the U.S. government and the Islamic right in the Middle East. He explains that during the Cold War, the United States, looking to gain strategic advantage in the Middle East, aligned itself with the Islamic right in countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt even though more progressive groups existed. Mr. Dreyfuss discusses the consequences of these alignments and talks about how this is playing out today in Iraq and Afghanistan. This event was hosted by Politics & Prose bookstore in Washington, DC. Includes Q&A.

Robert Dreyfuss has written about Iraq, the war on terrorism, and national security for the Nation, the American Prospect, and Rolling Stone. He is also a commentator on NPR, MSNBC, and CNBC. For more information, visit: www.robertdreyfuss.com.

Publisher: Metropolitan Books 175 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10010

[Viva_La_Revolution]

7. The Foreigner's Gift: The Americans, the Arabs, and the Iraqis in Iraq

On Saturday, July 29 at 1:30 pm and Sunday, July 30 at 10:00 pm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Foreigner's Gift: The Americans, the Arabs, and the Iraqis in Iraq
Fouad Ajami with Leslie Gelb

Fouad Ajami talks to Council on Foreign Relations president emeritus Leslie Gelb about Professor Ajami's new book, "The Foreigner's Gift." During this event, Prof. Ajami profiles the Kurdish, Shia, and Sunni leaders in Iraq and assesses their strengths. He argues that understanding the biographies and personalities of these people gives more insight into the country than any institutional analysis could. The event was hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations. Includes audience Q&A.

Fouad Ajami is director of the Middle East studies program at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies. He is a contributing editor at U.S. News & World Report and a member of the editorial board of Foreign Affairs. Prof. Ajami's books include "The Arab Predicament: Arab Political Thought and Practice Since 1967," "Beirut: City of Regrets" and "The Dream Palace of the Arabs: A Generation’s Odyssey."

[Viva_La_Revolution]

8. Oath Betrayed: Torture, Medical Complicity, and the War on Terror

On Saturday, July 29 at 2:30 pm and at 11:00 pm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Oath Betrayed: Torture, Medical Complicity, and the War on Terror
Dr. Steven Miles

In a discussion of his book, "Oath Betrayed," Dr. Steven Miles speaks about abuses of prisoners in prison camps located in Abu Ghraib, Guatanamo, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Iraq. According to Dr. Miles, these abuses include beatings, thermal and chemical burns, asphyxiation, and sexual humiliation of POWs. Drawing on documents gathered from Freedom of Information requests, Dr. Miles says that clinicians did not report abuses and falsified documents that would have shown evidence of POW mistreatment. Dr. Miles argues for more investigations into interrogation practices and suggests that prison clinicians should be held accountable to Geneva Convention requirements that POWs be treated humanely. This event was hosted by the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Steven Miles is a professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School and also practices medicine. He has worked with the research committee of the Center for Victims of Torture, served as the chief medical officer for a Cambodian refugee camp, advocated AIDS prevention in Sudan, and worked on tsunami relief in Indonesia. Steven Miles is also the author of "The Hippocratic Oath and the Ethics of Medicine."

Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE 1745 Broadway New York, NY 10019

[Viva_La_Revolution]

40. kick!

[Viva_La_Revolution]

10. America's Victories: Why the U.S. Wins Wars and Will Win the War on Terror

On Saturday, July 29 at 3:30 pm and at 10:00 pm and Sunday, July 30 at 11:00 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

America's Victories: Why the U.S. Wins Wars and Will Win the War on Terror
Larry Schweikart

Larry Schweikart examines America's military record from the Revolutionary War to its current war on terror and argues that the U.S. military today is the most humane and effective fighting force in the world. He also compares the U.S. military's involvement in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War to its current involvement in Iraq. This event was sponsored by the John Locke Foundation, a nonprofit think tank based in North Carolina.

Larry Schweikart is a history professor at the University of Dayton and has written books on national defense, business, and financial history. He is the co-author of "A Patriot's History of the United States: From Columbus's Great Discovery to the War on Terror." Prof. Schweikart received his master's degree in history from Arizona State and his doctorate from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

11. The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East

On Saturday, July 29 at 4:30 pm and Monday, July 31 at 3:45 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East
Sandy Tolan

In "The Lemon Tree," Sandy Tolan chronicles the friendship of Bashir Al-Khairi and Dalia Eshkenazi; a Palestinian man and an Israeli woman. Mr. Tolan explains that the two met when Bashir returned to his childhood home to find that it was inhabited by a family of Holocaust survivors from Bulgaria, including their young daughter Dalia. At the University Temple United Methodist Church in Seattle, Mr. Tolan reads portions of the book and discusses their personal relationship within the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Sandy Tolan is the author of "Me & Hank: A Boy and His Hero, Twenty-five Years Later" and has written for the New York Times Magazine. He is the co-founder of Homeland Productions and has produced documentaries for National Public Radio and Public Radio International. He directs the UC-Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism's Project on International Reporting.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

12. Flags of Our Fathers

On Saturday, July 29 at 6:00 pm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Flags of Our Fathers
James Bradley

In "Flags of Our Fathers" James Bradley chronicles the World War II battle of Iwo Jima- one of the most well-known in America military history. In this interview from 2000 the author discusses the lives and legacies of the six men who raised the flag at Iwo Jima. James Bradley is the son of one of the flagraisers, John "Doc" Bradley and interviewed many of the other flag raisers' family members.

James Bradley is currently president of the James Bradley Peace Foundation, whose goal is to foster understanding between America and Asia and sends American students to Japan and China to study.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

13. Conservatives without Conscience

On Saturday, July 29 at 7:00 pm and Monday, July 31 at 12:30 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Conservatives without Conscience
John Dean

Former White House counsel John Dean, who was a major player in the Watergate scandal that brought down his former boss, then-President Richard Nixon, talks about his book "Conservatives Without Conscience." John Dean argues that conservative politics in the U.S. have moved perilously close to authoritarianism. Mr. Dean further distances himself from his Republican roots with criticisms of the current GOP leadership, claiming it has sullied the principles of conservatism with radical right-wing policies and Machiavellian tactics. This event was held at Olsson's Books and Records in Washington DC.

John Dean was White House Counsel to President Richard Nixon from July 1970 until April 1973. As White House Counsel, he became involved in events leading up to the Watergate first break-in and the subsequent Watergate scandal. Later, he went on to become the star witness of the Watergate prosecution. He has also served as chief minority counsel for the House Judiciary Committee and an associate deputy attorney general for the U.S. Department of Justice. He has authored "Blind Ambition," "Lost Honor," "The Rehnquist Choice: The Untold Story of the Nixon Appointment that Redefined the Supreme Court," "Unmasking Deep Throat," and "Worse than Watergate: The Secret Presidency of George W. Bush." Dean earned his bachelor's degree from The College of Wooster in 1961 and his law degree from Georgetown University in 1965.

Publisher: VIKING 375 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014

[Viva_La_Revolution]

44. Dean on now KICK!

[Bozita]

45. Dean was great. Looking forward to Ricks (Fiasco) at 9pm EDT

Thanks, Viva.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

14. Benedict Arnold's Navy: The Ragtag Fleet that Lost the Battle of ...

On Saturday, July 29 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, July 30 at 8:30 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Benedict Arnold's Navy: The Ragtag Fleet that Lost the Battle of Lake Champlain but Won the American Revolution
James Nelson

In "Benedict Arnold's Navy," James Nelson strives to characterize Benedict Arnold as more than a traitor. Mr. Nelson traces Arnold's role in the Army during the American Revolution, including Arnold's role in the battles at Ticonderoga and Valcour Island on Lake Champlain. Nelson chronicles the wit with which Benedict conducted his military endeavors and argues that his entire reputation is marred by Arnold's ultimate abandonment of the American army and alliance with the British.

James Nelson is a former sailor and served as an officer on a number of sailing vessels. His writing covers a wide range of America's maritime heritage, from piracy in Colonial Virginia to the naval action of the Civil War. He has authored "By Force of Arms," "The Maddest Idea,"" The Continental Risque,"" Lords of the Ocean," and "All the Brave Fellows" -- the five books of his Revolution at Sea Saga -- as well as "The Guardship: Book One of the Brethren of the Coast."

Publisher: MCGRAW HILL 2 Penn Plaza New York, NY 10121

[Viva_La_Revolution]

50. on kick!

[Viva_La_Revolution]

15. After Words: Thomas Ricks interviewed by Col. Jeffrey McCausland

On Saturday, July 29 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, July 30 at 5:55 pm and at 9:00 pm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

After Words: Thomas Ricks, author of "Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq," interviewed by Col. Jeffrey McCausland (US Army-retired)

In his book, "Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq," Washington Post reporter Thomas Ricks provides a detailed account of US military involvement in Iraq. Relying on interviews with more than 100 military officers and access to previously unreleased documents, Ricks tells a tale of leadership and strategy failures. He discusses the book with Jeffrey McCausland, a retired US Army Colonel who served during the first Gulf War and now teaches at Dickinson College.

Author Bio: Thomas Ricks is senior Pentagon correspondent for The Washington Post.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

16. The Broken Branch: How Congress is Failing America and How to Get It Back

On Sunday, July 30 at 12:00 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Broken Branch: How Congress is Failing America and How to Get It Back on Track
Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann

In their new book, "The Broken Branch, " Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann describe Congress as a dysfunctional, weakened, and deeply divided institution. The authors acknowledge that Congress was designed to be "rough and tumble," but they say there has been a fundamental breakdown in the deliberative process and a collapse of congressional oversight over the executive branch. They also bemoan the increased importance of party affiliation, saying that Congress is more partisan today than at any time since the late 19th century. In this event at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC, Mr. Ornstein and Mr. Mann are joined by two former Speakers of the House -- Republican Newt Gingrich and Democrat Thomas Foley, who share insights from their personal experience.

Norman Ornstein is a Resident Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research. He writes a weekly column on Congress for Roll Call and is an election analyst for CBS News. Thomas Mann is the W. Averell Harriman Chair and Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution. Mr. Ornstein and Mr. Mann have written and edited several books together, including "Vital Statistics on Congress," "The Permanent Campaign and Its Future," "Intensive Care: How Congress Shapes Health Policy," and "Congress, the Press, and the Public."

[Viva_La_Revolution]

49. kick! on now

[Viva_La_Revolution]

17. Dark Ages America: The Final Phase of Empire

On Sunday, July 30 at 4:00 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dark Ages America: The Final Phase of Empire
Morris Berman

In "Dark Ages America" author Morris Berman compares what is happening in America today to the fall of the Roman Empire. Mr. Berman argues that the American empire is in decline due to an overextended economy and a self-destructive foreign policy. This event was hosted by New Dominion Bookshop in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Morris Berman has been visiting professor in sociology at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC since 2003. He is the author of "Reenchantment of the World," "Coming to Our Senses," "Wandering God" and "The Twilight of American Culture."

[Viva_La_Revolution]

18. Radical Innocent: Upton Sinclair

On Sunday, July 30 at 5:15 am and at 6:50 pm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Radical Innocent: Upton Sinclair
Anthony Arthur

Anthony Arthur discusses his new biography of Upton Sinclair, titled "Radical Innocent." Mr. Arthur suggests that Sinclair was a writer whose work blurred the line of politics and art. Mr. Arthur examines Sinclair's "The Jungle," a novel which was published 100 years ago about the bad conditions at meat-packing plants. Arthur discusses Sinclair's campaign for the California governorship in the early 1930s and his late career start as a historical novelist. Mr. Arthur describes how Upton's historical fictional hero Lanny Budd was admired by Hitler, Goering, F. D. R. and Truman. This event was hosted by the Chautauqua Institution in New York.

Anthony Arthur was a professor of literature at California State University. In 2002, he retired to concentrate on his writing.He has authored four books, including three on 20th century American culture, politics, and history.

Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE 1545 Broadway New York, NY 10019

[Kurovski]

32. Kick! Mr. Sinclair on the cover of Time Magazine:

[Viva_La_Revolution]

19. Sons of the Conquerors: The Rise of the Turkic World

On Sunday, July 30 at 6:00 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sons of the Conquerors: The Rise of the Turkic World
Hugh Pope

Hugh Pope, author of "Sons of the Conquerors," discusses the recent social, political, and economic successes of Turkic states. Mr. Pope examines the rise and fall of Turkic states and describes how they are linked by linguistics, population, economics and ethnicity. Mr. Pope examines the five Turkic states of the Caucasus and Central Asia set free by the end of the Cold War -- Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic.

Journalist Hugh Pope was born in Cape Town, South Africa in 1959. He graduated from Oxford University with a B.A. in Persian and Arabic. Mr. Pope also speaks Turkish as well as other languages. He currently heads the Wall Street Journal's news bureau in Instanbul. Mr. Pope has written for several news services, including the Independent, Los Angeles Times, BBC and Reuters during his travels of 30 countries in the Turkic world and Middle East. Mr. Pope has also written for the Australian Financial Review and the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs. He has lectured at the Smithsonian Institution and is now preparing a new book on the Middle East.

Publisher: OVERLOOK DUCKWORTH 141 Wooster Street New York, NY 10012

[Viva_La_Revolution]

20. 2006 Printers Row: James Swanson "Manhunt"

On Sunday, July 30 at 7:30 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2006 Printers Row: James Swanson "Manhunt"

In "Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer," James Swanson details the chase and eventual murder of President Lincoln's assassin John Wilkes Booth. This event was part of the 2006 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair.

James L. Swanson is a senior fellow in constitutional studies, former editor in chief of the Cato Supreme Court Review and serves on the Advisory Committee of the National Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. He served as assistant to Chairman Susan Liebeler at the U.S. International Trade Commission, clerked for Douglas H. Ginsburg, chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and was a special assistant in the Office of Legal Counsel at the Department of Justice. Mr. Swanson is the founding and current editor of the First Amendment Law Handbook and the author of "Lincoln's Assassins: Their Trial and Execution."

[Viva_La_Revolution]

21. Gate of the Sun

On Sunday, July 30 at 9:30 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Gate of the Sun
Elias Khoury

Elias Khoury discusses the history of the Palestinian people since the Arab-Israeli War of 1948, which resulted in the expulsion of an estimated 700,000 Palestinians from their homes. Professor Khoury presents this history in his novel, "Gates of the Sun." During the event, Professor Khoury talks about how he gathered the factual information presented in his book and the importance of presenting history in the form of literature. This event was hosted by University of California. Professor Khoury answers questions form the audience following his remarks.

Elias Khoury is a Lebanese novelist, literary critic, and editor of the Mulhaq, the weekly cultural supplement of the Beirut daily, al-Nahar. Mr. Khoury is also a professor of Middle Eastern studies at New York University and has authored 11 other novels, including "The Little Mountain" and "The Kingdom of Strangers."

[Viva_La_Revolution]

52. off to work kick

[Viva_La_Revolution]

22. The Secret Way to War: The Downing Street Memo and the Iraq War's Buried..

On Sunday, July 30 at 12:00 pm and at 11:00 pm and Monday, July 31 at 5:00 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Secret Way to War: The Downing Street Memo and the Iraq War's Buried History
Mark Danner

In "The Secret Way to War" author Mark Danner argues that President Bush decided to invade Iraq much earlier than he has admitted. The author calls on a transcription of the secret minutes of a July 2002 meeting of senior British foreign policy and security officials, referred to as the Downing street memo, to prove that the Bush administration only agreed to weapons inspections in the expectation that the Iraqis would refuse to cooperate. This event was hosted by the Mechanics Institute Library in San Francisco.

Mark Danner is the author of "The Massacre at El Mozote: A Parable of the Cold War," "The Road to Illegitimacy: One Reporter's Travels Through the 2000 Florida Recount" and "Torture and Truth: America, Abu Ghraib, and the War on Terror."

[Viva_La_Revolution]

57. repeat on now kick!

Rembrant

[Viva_La_Revolution]

23. The Legacy of Jihad: Islamic Holy War and the Fate of Non-Muslims

On Sunday, July 30 at 1:30 pm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Legacy of Jihad: Islamic Holy War and the Fate of Non-Muslims
Andrew Bostom, ed.

Andrew Bostom discusses the history of Islamic fundamentalism throughout the Middle East, a subject he takes up in his new book, "The Legacy of Jihad." Dr. Bostom also talks about the treatment of non-Muslims living in Islamic countries, the threat to Israel posed by fundamentalists in the region, and the war on terror. Commentary is provided by Laurent Murawiec of the Hudson Institute and Ariel Cohen of the Heritage Foundation.

Andrew Bostom is an associate professor of medicine at Brown University Medical School and a contributor to Frontpage magazine (www.frontpagemag.com). For more information on Dr. Bostom and his work, visit www.andrewbostom.org.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

24. After Words: Simon Schama interviewed by Edna Medford

On Sunday, July 30th at 3:00 pm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

After Words: Simon Schama, author of "Rough Crossings: Britain, the Slaves, and the American Revolution" interviewed by Edna Medford, Howard University history professor.
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/AfterWords/0706/arc_btv072206_4.ram

In his book, “Rough Crossings: Britain, The Slaves, and the American Revolution,” historian Simon Schama tells the story of Britain’s abolitionist movement during the Revolutionary War. He focuses on slaves that fought for their freedom on the side of Britain and chronicles the fate of those freed on their journeys, first to Nova Scotia and London, and later to a colony in Sierra Leone. He discusses the book with Edna Medford, a professor of history at Howard University.

Author Bio: Simon Schama is University Professor of Art History and History at Columbia University.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

25. The Party of Death: The Democrats, the Media, the Courts, and the ...

On Sunday, July 30 at 4:00 pm and Monday, July 31 at 6:30 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Party of Death: The Democrats, the Media, the Courts, and the Disregard for Human Life
Ramesh Ponnuru with Eric Cohen

Ramesh Ponnuru, author of "The Party of Death," argues that abortion, embryonic stem cell research, and other procedures that end human life are immoral and should not be supported. He also looks at the political impact of the pro-life movement and says that public opinion on the issue of abortion has changed dramatically in their favor over the past few decades. Following his remarks, Eric Cohen of the Ethics and Public Policy Center comments on Mr. Ponnuru's book. The event was hosted by the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, DC.

Ramesh Ponnuru is a senior editor at National Review. He has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and other publications. For more information, visit www.nationalreview.com.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

26. Book Party for "The House: A History of the House of Representatives"

On Sunday, July 30 at 5:20 pm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Book Party for "The House: A History of the House of Representatives"
Robert Remini

A party celebrating the publication of Robert Remini's latest book, "The House: A History of the House of Representatives," was held at the Library of Congress on April 25th. Remarks were made by Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lawrence Small, Librarian of Congress James Billington, HarperCollins CEO Jane Friedman, and House historian Robert Remini.

Since 2005, Robert Remini has been the official historian of the House of Representatives. Professor Remini has written biographies of Martin Van Buren, Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, John Quincy Adams, and Joseph Smith. He is also the author of a number of books on the life and times of Andrew Jackson, one of which, "Andrew Jackson & the Course of American Democracy, 1833-1845," was awarded the National Book Award.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

27. Sandstorm: Policy Failure in the Middle East

On Sunday, July 30 at 7:30 pm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sandstorm: Policy Failure in the Middle East
Leon Hadar with James Pinkerton and Geoffrey Kemp

Leon Hadar talks about his book, "Sandstorm," at the Cato Institute in Washington, DC. In the book, Mr. Hadar argues that the U.S. should pursue "constructive disengagement" from the Middle East, where the costs of our involvement over the decades have outweighed the benefits. He says that Europe, Japan, and South Korea should pick-up the costs and responsibility of policing the region, since they are far more dependent on Middle East oil than the United States. James Pinkerton (Newsday, Fox News) and Geoffrey Kemp (Nixon Center) provide commentary. During the Q&A portion of the event, the panelists talk about the current conflict between Israel and Lebanon.

Leon Hadar is a research fellow at the Cato Institute. He is a former U.N. bureau chief for the Jerusalem Post and current Washington correspondent for the Singapore Business Times. Mr. Hadar is also the author of "Quagmire: America in the Middle East."

[Viva_La_Revolution]

56. kick!

a bit right wing, but if it gets our assed out of the Middle East...

[Viva_La_Revolution]

28. Alan Ebenstein "Milton Friedman's Legacy of Freedom"

On Monday, July 31 at 1:30 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ISI National Leadership Conference: Alan Ebenstein "Milton Friedman's Legacy of Freedom"

From the 2006 Intercollegiate Studies Institute's Spring Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, a symposium on economist Milton Friedman. In a lecture entitled "Milton Friedman's Legacy of Freedom," Alan Ebenstein, the author of "Hayek's Journey: The Mind of Friedrich Hayek," discusses Milton Friedman's contributions to the world of economics.

Alan Ebenstein is the author of "Great Political Thinkers: From Plato to the Present (Great Political Thinkers)," "Friedrich Hayek : A Biography" and "Introduction to Political Thinkers."

[Viva_La_Revolution]

29. Making of Presidents Panel

On Monday, July 31 at 2:30 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

20th Anniversary Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival - Making of Presidents Panel
Richard Zacks, Patricia Brady, Douglas Brinkley

A panel discussion with authors who have written about American presidents and the people who influenced them, with a focus on the lives of Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Jimmy Carter. The panelists are: Richard Zacks, author of "The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson, The First Marines, and the Secret Mission of 1805," Patricia Brady, author of "Martha Washington: An American Life" and Douglas Brinkley, author of "The Unfinished Presidency: Jimmy Carter's Journey to the Nobel Peace Prize." This panel was part of annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival held in New Orleans.

For more information on the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, visit tennesseewilliams.net.

[Kurovski]

31. If you find this thread helpful, please don't forget to recommend!

(It's the "Recommend topic for greatest page" link at the lower left-hand of Viva_la_Revolution's original post.) :-) Thank you, and happy reading!


Matisse

[Viva_La_Revolution]

41. ...

Hey Baby!

[Kurovski]

42. Howdy sugar!

Somethin' smoochy back at 'ya!:loveya:

I hope I can catch John Dean today, but I got a date with a few thousand bikers!

[Viva_La_Revolution]

47. Bikers!?

Yummy

:evilgrin:

[Kurovski]

62. THOUSANDS!

I nearly lost what's left of my mind. :silly: It's a yearly event out here. :hi:

[Kurovski]

33. Kick.

[Justice Is Comin]

34. The girl is tireless. A typing whirlwind.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

36. oh, I don't love you people That much!

It's mostly cut-and-paste. :evilgrin:

:hi:

[EFerrari]

37. kick

[Catshrink]

39. Kick!

[Viva_La_Revolution]

60. Thanks for the kick!

:hi:

[EFerrari]

43. kickers

[Kurovski]

46. Keeeeeeeck!

:dem:

[Kurovski]

48. Another kick.

[EFerrari]

54. Next week, we each have to find another vote. I'm too blind

to have to scan for this thread in pages of GD. :silly:

[Kurovski]

63. Oh, didn't you hear? Vivala and me are going on a date

next Friday!

I'm in Portland to "destroy" a newly minted heterosexual marriage, just the way Frist commands me to do. :evilgrin: And I'm going to steal some time with VLR.

Someone may have a laptop I could use. We really should PM some of those bums in ER to help us out when needed.

Good plan, sfexpat2000.

[EFerrari]

51. Kick

[Bozita]

53. kick

[Viva_La_Revolution]

58. Thanks!

:D

[EFerrari]

55. Simon Schama is on. He writes like an angel. If you've never read

him, do it this summer!

The first book I taught was one of his, "Dead Certainties". Here's his Amazon page:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=br_ss_hs/102-0959771-3308128?platform=gurupa&url=index%3Dstripbooks%3Arelevance-above&keywords=Simon+Schama&Go.x=8&Go.y=13&Go=Go

[Viva_La_Revolution]

59. Yes Mamn!

added to my list. :)

[EFerrari]

61. Hey -- hope everything is everything!

:kick: