Book TV Schedule April 22nd - 24th

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Weekend Highlights
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Ronald Kessler, author of Laura Bush: An Intimate Portrait of the First Lady, discusses his new biography.
(Sunday 11:00 AM ET)
Interim President of Harvard University Derek Bok, talks about his book Our Underachieving Colleges: A Candid Look at How Much Students Learn and Why They Should Be Learning More.
(Saturday 11:30 AM ET, re-airs Sunday 8:00 PM ET)
Rosemary James, editor of My New Orleans, Tom Piazza, author of Why New Orleans Matters, Jed Horne, author of forthcoming Breach of Faith, and author Douglas Brinkley of the forthcoming The Great Deluge discuss the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the city and its residents. The panel was part of the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival.
(Sunday 12:00 PM ET, re-airs Sunday 10:00 PM ET)
C. Fred Bergsten, Bates Gill, Nicholas Lardy, Derek Mitchell co-authors of the book China: The Balance Sheet talk about the growing economic and political influence of China in the world and the implications of this for the United States.
(Saturday 4:00 PM ET, re-airs Sunday 7:30 AM ET)

After Words
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Our weekly author interview program
This week, Julia Sweig senior fellow and director for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations discusses her book Friendly Fire: Losing Friends and Making Enemies in the Anti- American Century. She is interviewed by Mark Falcoff, author of Cuba: The Morning After-- Confronting Castro's Legacy.
(Saturday 9:00 PM ET, re-airs Sunday 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET)

Also, the Book TV Bus visits Los Angeles, CA, this week for the LA Times Book Festival.




BOOK TV Schedule

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

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Saturday, April 22

8:00 am Frank Keating, Theodore

8:45 Ann Jones, Kabul in Winter: Life Without Peace in Afghanistan

10:00 Caroline Finkel, Osman's Dream: The History of the Ottoman Empire

10:50 Mike Mullane, Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut

11:30 Derek Bok, Our Underachieving Colleges: A Candid Look at How Much Students Learn and Why They Should Be Learning More

12:30 pm Charles Fishman, The Wal-Mart Effect: How the World's Most Powerful Company Really Works--and How It's Transforming the American Economy

2:00 David Hackett Fischer, AEI's Irving Kristol Lecture

2:45 Robert Hazen, Genesis: The Scientific Quest for Life's Origin

4:00 C. Fred Bergsten, Bates Gill, Nicholas Lardy, Derek Mitchell, China: The Balance Sheet

6:00 Encore Booknotes: Jon Kukla, A Wilderness So Immense: The Louisiana Purchase and the Destiny of America

7:00 Larry L. King, In Search of Willie Morris: The Mercurial Life of a Legendary Writer and Editor

9:00 After Words: After Words: Julia Sweig interviewed by Mark Falcoff

10:00 Marilyn Johnson, The Dead Beat: Lost Souls, Lucky Stiffs, and the Perverse Pleasures of Obituaries

11:00 Stephen Kinzer, Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq


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Sunday, April 23

12:30 am Star Parker, White Ghetto: How Middle Class America Reflects Inner City Decay

1:30 2006 Virginia Festival of the Book: Megatrends 2010

3:00 Teva Scheer, Governor Lady: The Life and Times of Nellie Tayloe Ross

4:00 Caroline Finkel, Osman's Dream: The History of the Ottoman Empire

4:50 Matthew Spalding, The Heritage Guide to the Constitution

6:00 David Hilliard, Huey: Spirit of the Panther

7:30 C. Fred Bergsten, Bates Gill, Nicholas Lardy, Derek Mitchell, China: The Balance Sheet

9:30 2006 Virginia Festival of the Book: Megatrends 2010

11:00 Ronald Kessler, Laura Bush: An Intimate Portrait of the First Lady

11:30 2006 Virginia Festival of the Book: Hendrik Hertzberg

12:00 pm Rosemary James, Tom Piazza, Jed Horne, Douglas Brinkley, 20th Anniversary Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival - Hurricane Katrina Panel

1:30 Dallas Morning News photographers panel, "Eyes of the Storm: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: The Photographic Story"

3:00 After Words: John Tayman interviewed by Rep. Ed Case (D-HI)

4:00 Karen Armstrong, The Great Transformation: The Beginning of Our Religious Traditions

5:15 History on Book TV: Charles Jones, Boys of '67: From Vietnam to Iraq, the Extraordinary Story of a Few Good Men

6:00 After Words: After Words: Julia Sweig interviewed by Mark Falcoff

7:00 Star Parker, White Ghetto: How Middle Class America Reflects Inner City Decay

8:00 Derek Bok, Our Underachieving Colleges: A Candid Look at How Much Students Learn and Why They Should Be Learning More

9:00 After Words: After Words: Julia Sweig interviewed by Mark Falcoff

10:00 Rosemary James, Tom Piazza, Jed Horne, Douglas Brinkley, 20th Anniversary Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival - Hurricane Katrina Panel

11:30 Ted Widmer, Martin Van Buren


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Monday, April 24

12:30 am Public Lives: Marita Golden, Don't Play in the Sun: One Woman's Journey Through the Color Complex

1:30 Calvin Johnson, Righteous Anger at the Wicked States: The Meaning of the Founders' Constitution

2:30 Mark Crispin Miller, Fooled Again: How the Right Stole the 2004 Election & Why They'll Steal the Next One Too (Unless We Stop Them)

4:00 Jack Cashill, Sucker Punch: The Hard Left Hook That Dazed Ali and Killed King's Dream

5:00 Cassandra Pybus, Epic Journeys of Freedom: Runaway Slaves of the American Revolution and Their Global Quest for Liberty

6:00 Catherine Merridale, Ivan's War: Life and Death in the Red Army, 1939-1945

7:15 David Mark, Going Dirty: the Art of Negative Campaigning



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

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1. Theodore

On Saturday, April 22 at 8:00 am
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Theodore
Frank Keating

In his second children's book, former Okahoma Governor Frank Keating details the early childhood of the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. During the event, Gov. Keating reads the book to a group of children at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington D.C.

Frank Keating served two terms as the governor of Oklahoma from 1995 to 2003. He is the author of "Will Rogers: An American Legend."

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2. Kabul in Winter: Life Without Peace in Afghanistan

On Saturday, April 22 at 8:45 am
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Kabul in Winter: Life Without Peace in Afghanistan
Ann Jones

In "Kabul in Winter" Ann Jones details her trip to Afghanistan in 2002. The author volunteered as an aid worker in prisons and schools and taught English to Kabul's educators. Ms. Jones recounts her interaction with Afghan women and describes them as runaway child brides and vicitms of rape and physical violence. This event was hosted by the Odyssey Bookshop in S. Hadley, Massachusetts.

Ann Jones is the author of "Women Who Kill," "Next Time She’ll Be Dead" and "Looking for Lovedu." Her work has been featured in The New York Times and The Nation.

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3. Osman's Dream: The History of the Ottoman Empire

On Saturday, April 22 at 10:00 am and Sunday, April 23 at 4:00 am
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Osman's Dream: The History of the Ottoman Empire
Caroline Finkel

Caroline Finkel talks about the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire at an event hosted by Georgetown University. Ms. Finkel looks at the history of the empire through the eyes of the Ottoman Turks and argues Western historians have unfairly relegated the Ottoman Empire to a smaller role in world history than it deserves. Includes Q&A.

Caroline Finkel is the author of "The Administration of Warfare: The Ottoman Military Campaigns in Hungary, 1593-1606" and "The Seismicity of Turkey and Adjacent Areas: A Historical Review, 1500-1800." She has lived in Turkey for over a decade. For more information, visit www.osmansdream.com.

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4. Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut

On Saturday, April 22 at 10:50 am
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Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut
Mike Mullane

Mike Mullane recounts his experience as a member of the first group of space shuttle astronauts in his memoir "Riding Rockets." On February 1, 1978, the author joined a crew that included the first American woman and the first African American in space. Four of the members would later die as a result of the Challenger disaster. Mr. Mullane details some of the challenges NASA faced with the space shuttle program including how to address the concerns of his female colleagues. This event was hosted by Borders in New York City.

Mike Mullane flew 134 combat missions in Vietnam and completed three space missions after being selected in the first group of space shuttle astronauts.

Publisher: SCRIBNER 1230 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020

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41. Mmmm..."riding rockets" " "group of space shuttle astronauts..."

I'll just take this opportunity to bite my filthy tongue.

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5. Our Underachieving Colleges: A Candid Look at How Much Students Learn ...

On Saturday, April 22 at 11:30 am and Sunday, April 23 at 8:00 pm
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Our Underachieving Colleges: A Candid Look at How Much Students Learn and Why They Should Be Learning More
Derek Bok

Derek Bok succeeds the controversial Laurence Summers as interim president of Harvard University when President Summers' resignation takes effect on June 30th. At a recent meeting of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Mr. Bok explained his educational philosophy and his ideas about how college students should be learning more. He compares the US educational system with other countries such as China. He identified ways of improving American students skills and performances in critical thinking, writing, and foreign languages.

Derek Bok is a lawyer and educator. He graduated from Stanford University and from Harvard Law School. After a career in law, Bok returned to Harvard to serve as the university's president from 1971 to 1991. Currently serving as the Faculty Chair at the Hauser Institute for Nonprofit Organizations, Bok is scheduled to resume the presidency at Harvard University on an interim basis. He will be replacing Lawrence Summers whose resignation takes effect on June 30, 2006. In addition, Bok has written numerous books on higher education, including (with William Bowen) "The Shape of the River: Long-Term Consequences of Considering Race in College and University Admissions" and "Universities in the Marketplace: The Commercialization of Higher Education." He was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

Publisher: PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS 41 William Street Princeton, NJ 08540

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6. The Wal-Mart Effect: How the World's Most Powerful Company Really Works...

On Saturday, April 22 at 12:30 pm
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The Wal-Mart Effect: How the World's Most Powerful Company Really Works--and How It's Transforming the American Economy
Charles Fishman

Fast Company magazine's Charles Fishman describes Wal-Mart as the most influential company in the world. In "The Wal-Mart Effect," the author researches the store's effect on suppliers, local retailers and the environment. Mr. Fishman argues that while consumers continue to benefit from lower prices, the turnover rate of Wal-Mart employees is extremely high and a significant amount of factory jobs have been sent overseas. This event was hosted by Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida.

Charles Fishman is a senior writer at Fast Company magazine and won a Gerald Loeb Award for distinguished business journalism in 2005. In 2004 his story for Fast Company about Wal-Mart, "The Wal-Mart You Don’t Know," won best business magazine story of the year from the New York Press Club. His work has been featured in Best Business Stories of the Year.

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51. On now kick!

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7. "Laura Bush: An Intimate Portrait of the First Lady"

Can't think of a less interesting subject.

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36. "Watching Paint Dry" by Ima Moran

might be more interesting. ;)

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40. Or how about "I Was a Teen-aged Sardine" by Ann Chovie?

That one got me into trouble in grammar school.

Say, should "grammar school" be capitalized?

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8. AEI's Irving Kristol Lecture - David Hackett Fischer

On Saturday, April 22 at 2:00 pm
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AEI's Irving Kristol Lecture
David Hackett Fischer

Historian David Hackett Fischer delivered the Irving Kristol Lecture at the American Enterprise Institute's annual dinner in Washington, DC, after receiving the Institute's Irving Kristol Award for 2006. Addressing the theme, "American Leadership: The Invention of Tradition," Mr. Fischer describes George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt as three great leaders. He argues that the open and flexible leadership skills of these men were the key to their success.

David Hackett Fischer is a professor of history at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, and the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Washington's Crossing," "Liberty and Freedom: A Visual History of America's Founding Ideas," "The Revolution of American Conservatism: The Federalist Party in the Era of Jeffersonian Democracy" and "Paul Revere's Ride."

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9. Genesis: The Scientific Quest for Life's Origin

On Saturday, April 22 at 2:45 pm
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Genesis: The Scientific Quest for Life's Origin
Robert Hazen

Robert Hazen discusses the latest scientific thinking on the origin of life in the universe. Professor Hazen explains that the evolutionary process is accompanied by a trend towards more complexity. He outlines this and other features of the evolution of life and provides a critique of intelligent design. The talk was hosted by Iowa State University. Professor Hazen answers questions from the audience following his remarks.

Robert M. Hazen is a research scientist at the Carnegie Institution's Geophysical Laboratory and a professor of earth science at George Mason University. He is the author of nearly twenty books, including "The Breakthrough," "The New Alchemists," "Why Aren’t Black Holes Black."

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42. All Mr. Hazen need do is ask George Bush, George will ask Jesus,

and he'll have the answer the next morning. :eyes:

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55. Sure enough, there was a galaxy of questions about

Intelligent Design at the Q&A portion. Many quite similar in nature.

The author was graceful in each response. he holds the view that ID is a legitimate philosophical query. And science is science. He seems to see the entire picture, and isn't about the business of heaping scorn on ID.

He expresses what is most likely the view of most folks: that existence remains amazingly beautiful no matter how much of it is explained. It actually deepens the core mystery. (I'm paraphrasing)

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10. China: The Balance Sheet

On Saturday, April 22 at 4:00 pm and Sunday, April 23 at 7:30 am
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China: The Balance Sheet
C. Fred Bergsten, Bates Gill, Nicholas Lardy, Derek Mitchell

Co-authors of the book, "China: The Balance Sheet," talk about the growing economic and political influence of China in the world and the implications of this for the United States. The panelists also discuss the trade and labor issues that impact U.S.-China relations and comment on the recent visit to the U.S. by Chinese President Hu Jintao.

For more information on the book and its authors, visit www.chinabalancesheet.org.

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52. on now kick!

just tuned in, so I don't know which way it's slanted...

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56. I caught part of it,

it was fairly complex and seemed to cover a lot of issues.

The only time my BS meter went into high gear was when one guy went on about how a dollar a day to Chinese workers gets balanced out by the output of work, and that this was somehow equal in balance between the American and Chinese worker and that blah, blah, blah...WTF?

I think I was "baffled by bullshit", but we also can't rule out the fact that I'm an idiot in such matters as this.

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11. A Wilderness So Immense: The Louisiana Purchase and the Destiny of America

On Saturday, April 22 at 6:00 pm
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A Wilderness So Immense: The Louisiana Purchase and the Destiny of America
Jon Kukla

"A Wilderness So Immense" is Jon Kukla's history of the Louisiana Purchase. He sat down for an interview in 2003 to tell the story of the Europeans and Americans involved in the deal and the obstacles Thomas Jefferson faced before he successfully doubled the size of the United States.

Jon Kukla directed historical research and publishing at the Library of Virginia and has been curator and director of the Historic New Orleans Collection. He returned to Virginia in 2000 as director of the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation.

Publisher: Random House 1745 Broadway New York City, 10019

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12. In Search of Willie Morris: The Mercurial Life of a Legendary Writer and..

On Saturday, April 22 at 7:00 pm
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In Search of Willie Morris: The Mercurial Life of a Legendary Writer and Editor
Larry L. King

In his new biography, "In Search of Willie Morris," Larry L. King traces the life of the man who became the youngest editor-in-chief of Harper’s magazine. During the talk, Mr. King discusses Willie Morris's life from his younger days in Mississippi to his resignation from Harper’s in 1971. Mr. King, a close friend of the late Morris, also describes Morris's influence on writers such as William Styron and James Jones. This event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.

Larry L. King has been a contributing editor at Harper's, the Texas Monthly, and New Times. He is the author of "Larry L. King: A Writer's Life in Letters, Or, Reflections in a Bloodshot Eye," "Warning: Writer at Work : The Best Collectibles of Larry L. King," and a dozen other books.

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13. After Words: Julia Sweig interviewed by Mark Falcoff

On Saturday, April 22 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, April 23 at 6:00 pm and at 9:00 pm
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After Words: Julia Sweig interviewed by Mark Falcoff

This week on After Words, Julia Sweig, senior fellow and director for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations argues that anti-American sentiment was born in Latin America. She believes Its growth was a direct result of U.S. sponsorship of dictatorships and the corruption of democratic governments in Latin America. In her book "Friendly Fire: Losing Friends and Making Enemies in the Anti-American Century," Ms. Sweig examines the origins of "Anti-America" in Latin America and how it grew over the last half century. She also gives her recommendations on how U.S. political leaders can reduce international anti-Americanism. She is interviewed by Mark Falcoff, Author of "Cuba: The Morning After-- Confronting Castro's Legacy," and Resident Fellow Emeritus on Latin America at the American Enterprise Institute.

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58. On now...

First question is about Amerika losing "soft power" in the last few years.

answer. never before has a president brought us to these depths in such short time...

oh, this could be good.

:popcorn:

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14. The Dead Beat: Lost Souls, Lucky Stiffs, and the Perverse Pleasures of ...

On Saturday, April 22 at 10:00 pm
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The Dead Beat: Lost Souls, Lucky Stiffs, and the Perverse Pleasures of Obituaries
Marilyn Johnson
Direct Video Link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/0406/btv041606_4.ram

Author Marilyn Johnson talks about her book, "The Dead Beat," at Borders Books & Music in Washington, DC. Ms. Johnson looks at obituaries and the people who write them. She also examines the regional and international differences between obituaries written about the same person. The author is interviewed by Adam Bernstein, staff obituary writer for the Washington Post, who is also featured in her book. Both the author and the interviewer answer audience questions following their discussion.

Marilyn Johnson, former staff writer for Life magazine and an editor at Esquire, has written obituaries for Katharine Hepburn, Princess Diana, Jackie Onassis, Johnny Cash, Bob Hope, and Marlon Brando.

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

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15. Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq

On Saturday, April 22 at 11:00 pm
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Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq
Stephen Kinzer

Stephen Kinzer discusses the U.S.'s long history of regime change, the subject of his new book, "Overthrow." Mr. Kinzer argues that the U.S. invasion of Iraq has historical roots going back to the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 and says that while the policy of direct military involvement to achieve regime change was put on hold during the Cold War, it has been reestablished since the fall of the Soviet Union. Mr. Kinzer talks about several of the fourteen episodes of regime change he discusses in his book, including America's involvement in Cuba, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Iran. He answers questions form the audience following his remarks.

Stephen Kinzer, a longtime foreign correspondent for the New York Times, has been the Times bureau chief in Turkey, Germany, and Nicaragua. He is the author of several books, including "All the Shah’s Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror" and "Bitter Fruit: The Untold Story of the American Coup in Guatemala" (co-authored with Stephen Schlesinger).

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16. White Ghetto: How Middle Class America Reflects Inner City Decay

On Sunday, April 23 at 12:30 am and at 7:00 pm
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White Ghetto: How Middle Class America Reflects Inner City Decay
Star Parker

In "White Ghetto" author Star Parker discusses what she describes as a moral collapse in American schools, churches and homes. Ms. Parker urges people to embrace traditional values regarding religion, sex and politics in order to win what she calls the current culture war. This event was hosted by the Family Research Council in Washington, DC.

Star Parker is the founder and president of the Coalition on Urban Renewal & Education and the author of "Uncle Sam's Planatation" and "Pimps, Whores and Welfare Brats." She is a syndicated columnist for Howard News Service and her articles have been featured in the Washington Post and the New York Times.

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17. 2006 Virginia Festival of the Book: Megatrends 2010

On Sunday, April 23 at 1:30 am and at 9:30 am
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2006 Virginia Festival of the Book: Megatrends 2010

From the 2006 Virginia Festival of the Book in Charlottesville, author Patricia Aburdene discusses what she describes as a "wave of conscious capitalism." Ms. Aburdene, author of "Megatrends 2010," details what companies such as 3M, Chiquita Brands, Motorola and Intel do to take on more social responsibility and increase productivity while promoting the lifestyles and values of their consumers.

Patricia Aburdene co-authored "Megatrends 2000: Ten New Directions for the 1990's," "Re-Inventing the Corporation: Transforming Your Job and Your Company for the New Information Society" and "Megatrends for Women" with John Naisbitt.

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18. Governor Lady: The Life and Times of Nellie Tayloe Ross

On Sunday, April 23 at 3:00 am
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Governor Lady: The Life and Times of Nellie Tayloe Ross
Teva Scheer

"Governor Lady" is Teva Scheer's biography of Nellie Tayloe Ross, the first woman governor in the United States. The author chronicles the life of Mrs. Ross and describes her as an "accidental trail blazer" who took office after the death of her husband. The former Wyoming Governor (1924-1926) went on to become the first woman to be named Director of the US Mint in 1933. She was also appointed as a vice-chairman of the Democratic National Committee in 1928 and directed the party’s women’s division. Ms. Scheer reads several passages from her book, including one that involves Governor Ross’ grandson, Bradford Ross, who was in attendance. This event was hosted by the Wyoming State Museum.

Teva Scheer is an adjunct faculty member at the Graduate School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado in Denver.

Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI PRESS 2910 LeMone Blvd Columbia, MO 65201

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19. The Heritage Guide to the Constitution

On Sunday, April 23 at 4:50 am
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The Heritage Guide to the Constitution
Matthew Spalding

Matthew Spalding talks about "The Heritage Guide to the Constitution," a book he edited with former Attorney General Edwin Meese III and David Forte. Mr. Spalding discusses how the book was put together and makes a case for why it sould be considered the most comprehensive guide to the Constitution currently available. The talk was hosted by the Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs located at Ashland University in Ohio.

Matthew Spalding is director of Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies at the Heritage Foundation and and adjunct fellow at the Claremont Institute in California. He is the author of "A Sacred Union of Citizens: George Washington’s Farewell Address and the American Character."

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20. Huey: Spirit of the Panther

On Sunday, April 23 at 6:00 am
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Huey: Spirit of the Panther
David Hilliard
Direct Video Link- http://www.booktv.org/ram/publilclives/0306/btv030406_2.ram

In "Huey" David Hilliard profiles Huey Newton, the founder of the Black Panther Party. The author, who is chief of staff of the party, explains that the party was founded in Oakland, California in 1966 to fight social oppression and encourage blacks to take control of their own lives. David Hilliard is joined by Huey Newton's widow, Fredrika Newton, to discuss his role as a family man and the personal struggles he dealt with during the last days of his life. This event was hosted by Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Oakland.

David Hilliard is chief of staff of the Black Panther Party. He is the author of "This Side of Glory" and the co-editor of "The Huey P. Newton Reader" with Don Weise. Mr. Hilliard is the director of the Huey P. Newton Foundation.

Publisher: THUNDER'S MOUTH PRESS 245 W. 17th Street, 11th floor New York, NY 10011

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21. Laura Bush: An Intimate Portrait of the First Lady

On Sunday, April 23 at 11:00 am
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Laura Bush: An Intimate Portrait of the First Lady
Ronald Kessler

Ronald Kessler discusses his biography of First Lady Laura Bush. During this event, Mr. Kessler gives an overview of Laura Bush's life and says that former portrayals of her as a reckless driver in her youth and a marijuana dealer in college are either wildly exaggerated or completely wrong. He also talks about how Mrs. Bush dealt with George W. Bush's drinking. The talk was hosted by Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Rockville, Maryland.

Investigative reporter and author Ronald Kessler has written over a dozen books, including "Inside the CIA," "The Bureau: The Secret History of the FBI," and "A Matter of Character: Inside the White House of George W. Bush." He has worked as a reporter for the Boston Herald, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. For more information on Mr. Kessler and his work, visit www.ronaldkessler.com.

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22. 2006 Virginia Festival of the Book: Hendrik Hertzberg

no info

Hendrik Hertzberg (Senior Editor for The New Yorker, author of Politics: Observations & Arguments)

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23. Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival - Hurricane Katrina Panel

Sunday at 12 noon

Rosemary James, Tom Piazza, Jed Horne, Douglas Brinkley, 20th Anniversary Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival - Hurricane Katrina Panel

In the Wake of Destruction
While Hurricane Katrina may have decimated much of the local landscape and scattered New Orleans writers and residents nationwide, it likewise gave rise to a groundswell of creative projects chronicling the catastrophic event and its emotional aftermath. From quickly constructed coffee-table tomes to in-depth dissertations on the storm’s how’s and why’s, to loving looks back at the city that once was and will be again, bookstore shelves are burgeoning with post-Katrina literature. In this panel, we explore the growing genre with authors of recent Katrina-themed works and those still in the making.
Panelists: Douglas Brinkley, Jed Horne, Rosemary James, and Tom Piazza.
Moderator: Michael Sartisky.

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64. late kick!

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65. Repeat Kick!

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24. "Eyes of the Storm: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: The Photographic Story"

On Sunday, April 23 at 1:30 pm
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"Eyes of the Storm: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: The Photographic Story"
Dallas Morning News photographers panel

Dallas Morning News photographers Michael Ainsworth, Melanie Burford, Barbara Davidson, Tom Fox, and Irwin Thompson participated in this panel discussion of their work documenting hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. During this illustrated program, the photographers use examples of images from the book to describe the difficulty of working in a disaster area. The photojournalists discuss people they met and photographed while on assignment, and how this experience compares to other major events they have photographed.

This book was produced by the Dallas Morning News newspaper. Nineteen staff photographers contributed over 250 images to this book.

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25. After Words: John Tayman interviewed by Rep. Ed Case (D-HI)

Sunday at 3pm

After Words: John Tayman interviewed by Rep. Ed Case (D-HI)
Direct Video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/Afterwords/0406/arc_btv041506_4.ram

Description: Journalist John Tayman tells the history of Kalaupapa on the remote island of Molokai that the Hawaiian government forcibly sent victims of Hansen's disease (leprosy) to relocate beginning in 1866 until 1969. Today, Kalaupapa is a national historical park and many of the remaining Hansen's disease patients still live there. It's the subject of his book, "The Colony: The Harrowing True Story of the Exiles of Molokai." He is interviewed by Rep. Ed Case (D-HI).

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26. The Great Transformation: The Beginning of Our Religious Traditions

On Sunday, April 23 at 4:00 pm
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The Great Transformation: The Beginning of Our Religious Traditions
Karen Armstrong
Direct Video Link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/history/0406/btv041606_1.ram

Author Karen Armstrong narrates what she considers the evolution of the four biggest world religions and their traditions in her latest book, "The Great Transformation." The author chronicles the history of Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Monotheism. Ms. Armstrong examines the link she sees between violence and religion and analyzes religion as it relates to politics. This event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.

Karen Armstrong is the author of "A History of God," "The Battle for God," "Holy War," "Islam," "Buddha" and "The Spiral Staircase." Since September 11, 2001 she has been a contributor to several newspapers and panels on the subject of Islam.

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27. Boys of '67: From Vietnam to Iraq, the Extraordinary Story of a Few Good..

On Sunday, April 23 at 5:15 pm
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Boys of '67: From Vietnam to Iraq, the Extraordinary Story of a Few Good Men
Charles Jones

Charles Jones recounts the stories of three generals who served in the U.S. Marine Corps in his recent book, "Boys of '67: From Vietnam to Iraq, the Extraordinary Story of a Few Good Men." The author chronicles the life and careers of Gen. James Jones, Maj. Gen. Ray Smith and Gen. Martin Steele, members of the Marine Officer Basic School graduating class of April 5,1967. This event was hosted by Quantico Marine Corps Base in Virginia.

Charles Jones is a staff writer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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28. Martin Van Buren

On Sunday, April 23 at 11:30 pm
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Martin Van Buren
Ted Widmer

Author Ted Widmer speaks at the New York Historical Society at an event hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History about his new book, "Martin Van Buren." Mr. Widmer talks about Van Buren’s presidency, Van Buren's reaction to the collapse of financial markets in 1837, and Van Buren's rocky relationship with President Andrew Jackson. Mr. Widmer also explains why he credits Van Buren with creating the two party system in America. Includes Q&A.

Ted Widmer is an associate professor of history and director of American studies at Washington College in Maryland. During the Clinton administration, Professor Widmer served as a senior adviser to the president and was director of speechwriting at the National Security Council. Professor Widmer is the author of "Young America" and, with Alan Brinkley, of "Campaigns: A Century of Presidential Races."

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29. Don't Play in the Sun: One Woman's Journey Through the Color Complex

On Monday, April 24 at 12:30 am
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Don't Play in the Sun: One Woman's Journey Through the Color Complex
Marita Golden

Marita Golden defines colorism and recounts growing up as a dark-skinned black woman in her memoir, "Don't Play in the Sun." The author sat down with Susan McHenry, the editorial director of Black Issues Book Review, as part of the 2006 National Black Writers Conference hosted by Medgar Evers College in New York City.

Marita Golden is the author of "Long Distance Life," "A Woman’s Place," "And Do Remember Me, and The Edge of Heaven," "Migrations of the Heart," "Saving Our Sons: Raising Black Children in a Turbulent World" and "A Miracle Everyday: Triumph and Transformation in the Lives of Single Mothers." Ms. Golden is the editor of "Wild Women Don’t Wear No Blues: Black Women Writers on Love, Men and Sex" and co-editor with Susan Shreve of "Skin Deep: Black and White Women on Race" and "Gumbo: An Anthology of African American Writing" with author E. Lynn Harris.

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30. Righteous Anger at the Wicked States: The Meaning of the Founders' ...

On Monday, April 24 at 1:30 am
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Righteous Anger at the Wicked States: The Meaning of the Founders' Constitution
Calvin Johnson

Calvin Johnson chronicles the history of the U.S. Constitution in his book "Righteous Anger at the Wicked States." The author argues that the U.S. Constitution was adopted because of the Founding Fathers' anger at the states for their failure to pay the requisitions that would have helped pay off the Revolutionary War debt. This event was hosted by the Harvard Law School chapter of the American Constitution Society in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Calvin Johnson is the Andrews & Kurth Centennial Professor of Law at the University of Texas School of Law.

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31. Fooled Again: How the Right Stole the 2004 Election & Why They'll Steal...

On Monday, April 24 at 2:30 am
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Fooled Again: How the Right Stole the 2004 Election & Why They'll Steal the Next One Too (Unless We Stop Them)
Mark Crispin Miller
Direct Video Link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/0406/btv040906_4b.ram

Mark Crispin Miller argues that the outcome of the 2004 election, in many states including Ohio, was manipulated to favor George Bush and the Republican party. He discusses the evidence he has for this charge and talks about the reaction that Sen. John Kerry had when presented with the evidence. Professor Miller also argues that the Republican party has been taken over by religious fundamentalists who see their opponents as evil and whose ultimate goal is to bring about Armageddon. The talk was hosted by the University of Massachusetts - Amherst.

Mark Crispin Miller is a professor in the Culture & Communications department at New York University. He is the author of several books, including "The Bush Dyslexicon: Observations on a National Disorder" and "Cruel and Unusual: Bush/Cheney's New World Order." For more on Professor Miller and his work, visit his blog at www.markcrispinmiller.blogspot.com.

Publisher: Basic Books

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32. Sucker Punch: The Hard Left Hook That Dazed Ali and Killed King's Dream

On Monday, April 24 at 4:00 am
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Sucker Punch: The Hard Left Hook That Dazed Ali and Killed King's Dream
Jack Cashill
Direct Video Link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/publiclives/0306/btv030506_2.ram

Author Jack Cashill speaks to the Kansas City Public Library about his new book, “Sucker Punch: The Hard Left Hook that Dazed Ali and Killed King’s Dream.” In it, Mr. Cashill examines the life of boxer Muhammad Ali and asks why America regards him as a hero. The author says that biographies of Ali by Joyce Carol Oates and Toni Morrison contain exaggerations regarding the deprivation he experienced as a child as well as his experiences as a Muslim. The book specifically examines the effects Ali’s relationship with Islam had on the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King’s dream of equality. Mr. Cashill compares Ali’s life with those of other championship boxers of his era.

Jack Cashill is also the author of "First Strike," "Hoodwinked: How Intellectual Hucksters Have Hijacked American Culture," and "Ron Brown's Body." He is the writer and director of The Holocaust Through Our Own Eyes and currently serves as executive editor of Ingram's.

Publisher: NELSON CURRENT P.O. Box 141000 Nashville, TN 37214

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33. Epic Journeys of Freedom: Runaway Slaves of the American Revolution and...

On Monday, April 24 at 5:00 am
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Epic Journeys of Freedom: Runaway Slaves of the American Revolution and Their Global Quest for Liberty
Cassandra Pybus

Historian Cassandra Pybus chronicles the travels of runaway slaves who joined the British Army in search of freedom during the American Revolution. In her book, "Epic Journeys of Freedom," the author traces the paths of several former slaves, including those of George Washington, as they fled to British colonies in Sierra Leone, Botany Bay, Australia, and Africa. This event was hosted by the Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center and Bookstore in Atlanta, Georgia.


Cassamdra Pybus is the Australian Research Council Chair of History at the University of Tasmania. She is the author of "The Devil and James McAuley," "American Citizens, British Slaves : Yankee Political Prisoners in and Australian Penal Colony 1839-1850" and "The Woman Who Walked to Russia : A Writer's Search for a Lost Legend."

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34. Ivan's War: Life and Death in the Red Army, 1939-1945

On Monday, April 24 at 6:00 am
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Ivan's War: Life and Death in the Red Army, 1939-1945
Catherine Merridale

Catherine Merridale profiles Russian Army soldiers during World War II in her new book, "Ivan's War." The author drew upon veteran interviews, letters, diaries and previously classified official war documents to tell the story of the 30 million soldiers, including the hardships they faced when they returned home from the war. This event was hosted by the Harriman Institute of Columbia University in New York City.

Catherine Merridale is a profesor of contemporary history at Queen Mary, University of London, and is the author of "Night of Stone." Her work has been featured in the London Review of Books, The Independent and the New Statesman.

Publisher: METROPOLITAN BOOKS 175 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10010

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35. Going Dirty: the Art of Negative Campaigning

On Monday, April 24 at 7:15 am
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Going Dirty: the Art of Negative Campaigning
David Mark

Author David Mark discusses his new book "Going Dirty: The Art of Negative Campaigning," at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. Mr. Mark examines the history of negative campaigning in American politics and looks at how effective this strategy has been over the years. Mr. Mark also talks about the role of the internet in spreading negative ads and discusses two gubernatorial races in both Texas and Georgia in which using negative ads backfired on the candidate who employed them. Includes Q&A.

David Mark, former editor-in-chief of Campaigns & Elections magazine, has written for the Washington Post, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and several other publications. For more information, visit his website at: www.davidmark.com.

[Jane Austin]

37. Thanks so much for always posting what's coming up on the

weekend.

It's really helpful.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

38. My pleasure

:)

[Kurovski]

39. DON'T FORGET TO RECOMMEND THE WORLD'S GREATEST WEEKEND THREAD!

This one! :bounce: :-)



"Dear, sweet little kitty, what do YOU think of the Bush administration?" "Meow, PHHHIT!!!"

[Kurovski]

43. Kick!

Painting by Pino Daeni.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

44. Happy Friday Kurovski!

Caused any trouble lately? :evilgrin: :loveya:

[Kurovski]

45. Well, I can only say this much,

more trouble than my lawyer allows me to reveal. :loveya:

[MelissaB]

46. kickin' to find in the morning

and an "R" to go with it...

:kick:

[Kurovski]

47. Kickin' agin'

[Kurovski]

48. Kick

[Kurovski]

49. Goodnight kick.

Sweet dreams, DU!

[MelissaB]

50. I love all the pictures you've put on this thread.

[Kurovski]

53. Thanks MelissaB, I love the fact that you love them.

[EFerrari]

54. Back up there!

[Kurovski]

57. Hi, kicker!

:hi:


Mural by Anthony Padilla (assisted by neighborhood kids)

[Viva_La_Revolution]

59. Thanks sfexpat!

Congress comes back next week. Are you stocked up on :popcorn: ?

:hi:

[Viva_La_Revolution]

60. night kick!

[Viva_La_Revolution]

61. Kick!

:donut:

[TacticalPeek]

62. Kick.

:kick:

[Kurovski]

63. Kick! (nt)

[Viva_La_Revolution]

66. last kick. off to watch Mark Crispin Miller while I drift off...

visions of fair elections dancing in my head....



See ya'll next weekend. :hi: