Book TV Schedule May 13th - 15th

Book TV
C-SPAN2's Book TV: May 13-15
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After Words
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Nonfiction authors interviewed by a new guest host each week with special insight into the topic at hand.
This week, Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State, discusses her book The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs. She is interviewed by Georgie Anne Geyer, syndicated columnist with Universal Syndicate and author of a number of books on Latin America, Russia, and the Middle East, including the 1993 biography of Fidel Castro, Guerrilla Prince.
(Saturday 9:00 PM ET, re-airs Sunday 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET)

Weekend Highlights
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From the 2006 North Carolina Festival of the Book, author Tom Wolfe presents a lecture entitled What's Southern Today?
(Sunday 1:30 AM ET, re-airs Sunday 7:00 PM ET)
Sen. Edward Kennedy discusses his new book American Back on Track at a book party at the headquarters of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Washington, DC.
(Sunday 5:30 PM ET, re-airs Monday 2:00 AM ET)
Charles Murray talks about his latest book on welfare reform, In Our Hands. He proposes that $10,000 of tax-free money be given to every adult over 21 each year under the condition that $3,000 of it goes to pay for health insurance and $2,000 be invested toward retirement.
(Sunday 12:00 PM ET, re-airs Monday 6:15 AM ET)
History on Book TV: In House of War, James Carroll chronicles the growth of U.S. military power from WWII to the present. The author asserts that the Pentagon is the most influential institution in American history.
(Sunday 10:00 PM ET, re-airs at 11:00 PM ET)

From the Book TV Bus at the 2006 LA Times Festival of Books
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Tammy Bruce, The New American Revolution
(Saturday 8:35 PM ET, re-airs Sunday 8:35 AM ET)
Gore Vidal, Imperial America
(Sunday 1:10 PM ET, re-airs Sunday 4:00 PM ET)
Gay Talese, A Writer's Life
(Saturday 3:05 PM ET, re-airs Sunday 11:40 AM ET)
Also, the Book TV Bus visits Washington, DC, for BookExpo this week.


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BOOK TV Schedule
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Note: Program start times are approximate and all times are Eastern.


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Saturday, May 13

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

9:00 In Depth: Robert Remini

12:00 pm 2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Future of American Politics

1:00 2006 Virginia Festival of the Book: A Current Affair: In the Wake of Lewis & Clark

2:00 Barry Werth, 31 Days

3:05 2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Gay Talese "A Writer's Life"

3:30 Emily Talen, Craig Colten, Thomas Campanella, 20th Anniversary Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival - Rebuilding New Orleans Panel

4:45 Rosemary James, Tom Piazza, Jed Horne, Douglas Brinkley, 20th Anniversary Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival - Hurricane Katrina Panel

6:00 Encore Booknotes: Alfred Zacher, Trial & Triumph: Presidential Power in the Second Term

7:00 History on Book TV: William Pelfrey, Billy, Alfred, and General Motors: The Story of Two Unique Men, a Legendary Company, and a Remarkable Time in American History

8:00 Clark Kent Ervin, Open Target: Where America Is Vulnerable to Attack

8:35 2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Tammy Bruce "The New American Revolution"

9:00 After Words: After Words: Madeleine Albright interviewed by Georgie Anne Geyer

10:00 2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Great American Lives

11:00 2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Taylor Branch & Tavis Smiley


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Sunday, May 14

12:10 am 2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Life in a Culture of Conflict

1:10 2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Gore Vidal

1:30 General Assignment: Tom Wolfe, Address at 2006 North Carolina Festival of the Book

3:00 Harry Bruinius, Better for All the World: The Secret History of Forced Sterilization and America's Quest for Racial Purity

4:00 Phyllis Chesler, The Death of Feminism

5:00 2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Middle East

6:00 William Easterly, White Man's Burden: Why the West's Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little Good

7:15 Karen Armstrong, The Great Transformation: The Beginning of Our Religious Traditions

8:30 Michelle Malkin, Unhinged: Exposing Liberals Gone Wild

10:00 History on Book TV: James Carroll, House of War: The Pentagon and the Disastrous Rise of American Power

11:40 2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Gay Talese "A Writer's Life"

12:00 pm General Assignment: Charles Murray, In Our Hands: A Plan To Replace The Welfare State

1:00 Michael Smerconish, Muzzled: From T-Ball to Terrorism - True Stories That Should be Fiction

2:15 Mark Felt and John O'Connor, A G-Man's Life: The FBI, Being "Deep Throat," and the Struggle for Honor in Washington

3:00 After Words: Juliet Eilperin interviewed by Richard Cohen

4:00 2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Gore Vidal

4:20 Michael Smerconish, Muzzled: From T-Ball to Terrorism - True Stories That Should be Fiction

5:30 Sen. Edward Kennedy, America Back on Track

6:00 After Words: After Words: Madeleine Albright interviewed by Georgie Anne Geyer

7:00 General Assignment: Tom Wolfe, Address at 2006 North Carolina Festival of the Book

8:20 2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Gore Vidal

8:35 2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Tammy Bruce "The New American Revolution"

9:00 After Words: After Words: Madeleine Albright interviewed by Georgie Anne Geyer

10:00 Public Lives: Priscilla Buckley, Living It Up at National Review: A Memoir

11:00 History on Book TV: James Carroll, House of War: The Pentagon and the Disastrous Rise of American Power


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Monday, May 15

12:45 am Barry Werth, 31 Days

2:00 Sen. Edward Kennedy, America Back on Track

2:30 Mark Felt and John O'Connor, A G-Man's Life: The FBI, Being "Deep Throat," and the Struggle for Honor in Washington

3:15 C. Fred Bergsten, Bates Gill, Nicholas Lardy, Derek Mitchell, China: The Balance Sheet

5:15 John Prevas, Envy of the Gods: Alexander the Great's Ill-Fated Journey across Asia

6:15 Charles Murray, In Our Hands: A Plan To Replace The Welfare State

7:15 Clark Kent Ervin, Open Target: Where America Is Vulnerable to Attack



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

On Saturday, May 13 at 8:00 am
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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

On Saturday, May 13 at 9:00 am
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In Depth: Robert Remini
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/0506/arc_btv050706_4.ram

Historian Robert Remini will be our guest for In Depth on Sunday May 7th from Noon to 3pm ET. 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. Professor Remini was appointed by the Library of Congress to research and write a history of the U.S. House of Representatives. The result of that project is his latest book, "The House: The History of the House of Representatives," to be published on May 1st. You can participate in this three-hour conversation with Robert Remini by calling in during the program or by e-mailing your questions to booktv@c-span.org.

Robert Remini's books: "The House: The History of the House of Representatives" (2006), "Joseph Smith" (2002), "John Quincy Adams" (2002), "Andrew Jackson and His Indian Wars" (2001), "The University of Illinois at Chicago: A Pictorial History" (with Fred W. Beuttler and Melvin G. Holly, 2000), "The Battle of New Orleans" (1999), "Daniel Webster: The Man and His Time" (1997), "Henry Clay: Statesman for the Union (1991), "Andrew Jackson: A Bibliography" (with Robert O. Rupp, 1991), "The Jacksonian Era" (1989), "The Life of Andrew Jackson" (1988), "The Legacy of Andrew Jackson: Essays on Democracy, Indian Removal and Slavery" (1988), "Andrew Jackson and the Course of American Democracy, 1833-1845" (1984), "Andrew Jackson and the Course of American Freedom, 1822-1833" (1981), "The American People: A History" (with Arthur S. Link, Stanley Coben, Douglas Greenberg, and Robert McMath, 1981), "The Era of Good Feelings and the Age of Jackson" (with Edwin A. Miles, 1979), "Andrew Jackson and the Course of American Empire, 1767-1821" (1977), "The Revolutionary Age of Andrew Jackson" (1976), "We the People: A History of the United States" (with James I. Clark, 1975), "Freedom's Frontiers: The Story of the American People" (with James I. Clark, 1975), "Andrew Jackson and the Bank War" (1967), "Andrew Jackson" (1966), "The Election of Andrew Jackson" (1963), Martin Van Buren and the Making of the DemocraticParty" (1959)

On Saturday, May 13 at 12:00 pm
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2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Future of American Politics

From the 2006 LA Times Festival of Books on the campus of UCLA, a panel discussion of America's political future. Panelists are Chris Hedges, author of "Losing Moses on the Freeway: The 10 Commandments in America," Matt Miller, the author of "The 2% Solution: Fixing America's Problems in Ways Liberals and Conservatives Can Love" and the co-authors of "One Party Country: The Republican Plan for Dominance in the 21st Century" Tom Hamburger and Peter Wallsten.

On Saturday, May 13 at 1:00 pm
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2006 Virginia Festival of the Book: A Current Affair: In the Wake of Lewis & Clark

From the 2006 Virginia Festival of the Book in Charlottesville, Chris Bechtold recounts his trip along the same trail as the Lewis and Clark expedition. In "A Current Affair" the author describes traveling with his dog in a 14-foot boat for over 3,100 miles.

Chris Bechtold manages an organic ranch on the Rocky Mountain Front of Montana and has worked as a wilderness guide and a bear biologist.

On Saturday, May 13 at 2:00 pm and Monday, May 15 at 12:45 am
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31 Days
Barry Werth

The author of "31 Days," Barry Werth, chronicles the first month of the Ford Administration and the days that led up to his pardon of former President Nixon. He tells of the challenges President Ford had to face on his arrival at the White House after former President Nixon's resignation and explains that President Ford had to balance two mistrustful staffs, his own and that of Former President Nixon. He also discusses why George H. Bush was not chosen as President Ford's vice president and discusses Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld's role and maneuvering in the formation of the new Ford administration.

In addition to writing the chronology, "31 Days," Berry Werth has authored "Billion Dollar Molecule," "Damages," and "The Scarlet Professor", which was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. In addition, Mr. Werth's articles have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, GQ, and Outside. He lives in Northhampton, Massachusetts.

Publisher: NAN A. TALESE 1745 Broadway New York, NY 10019

On Saturday May 13 at 3:05pm and Sunday May 14 at 11:40am

Old-fashioned New Journalist Gay Talese emphasizes the facts of nonfiction writing
http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/news/articles.asp?ID=36898

On Saturday, May 13 at 3:30 pm
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20th Anniversary Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival - Rebuilding New Orleans Panel
Emily Talen, Craig Colten, Thomas Campanella

A panel discussion on rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and the challenges facing planners. The speakers point out the need to restore the coastline and wetlands and suggest ways to improve the levy system. The panel includes Emily Talen, author of "New Urbanism and American Planning: The Conflict of Cultures"; Craig Colten, author of "An Unnatural Metropolis: Wresting New Orleans from Nature"; and Thomas Campanella, author of "The Resilient City: How Modern Cities Recover from Disaster." This event was part of the 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

On Saturday, May 13 at 4:45 pm
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20th Anniversary Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival - Hurricane Katrina Panel
Rosemary James, Tom Piazza, Jed Horne, Douglas Brinkley

A panel of authors who have written books about New Orleans discuss the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the city and its residents. They also talk about the media coverage of the hurricane and its aftermath, and provide a critical assessment of the way local and national government officials responded. The panelists are: Rosemary James, editor of "My New Orleans"; Tom Piazza, author of "Why New Orleans Matters"; Jed Horne, author of the forthcoming "Breach of Faith" and city editor at the New Orleans Times-Picayune (which was recently awarded the Pulitzer Prize for its Katrina coverage); and Douglas Brinkley, author of the forthcoming "The Great Deluge." The panel was part of the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival held annually in the city of New Orleans.

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

On Saturday, May 13 at 6:00 pm
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Trial & Triumph: Presidential Power in the Second Term
Alfred Zacher

In his book "Trial and Triumph" author Alfred Zacher examines President Bill Clinton's predecessors, and details what history says about Presidents who were re-elected to serve a second term. In his book, Mr. Zacher concludes that the responsibility and challenge of the presidency hasn't changed since the Republic's founding, and that the president's effectiveness in a second term is measured by his abilty to work with Congress.

Alfred Zacher started The Zacher Company in 1961. Mr. Zacher has owned and operated his own firm for over 40 years in the industrial and commercial real estate brokerage business in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He has been a member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) since 1976 and serves on the Board of the Society’s Foundation and is Chair of its Grants Committee. He is currently Chairman of the Board for Channel 39, Public Television, and he is a Committee Member, Omnibus Lecture Series, IPFW, and a past Board Member of the Indiana Innovation Center.

Publisher: Presidential Press

On Saturday, May 13 at 7:00 pm
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Billy, Alfred, and General Motors: The Story of Two Unique Men, a Legendary Company, and a Remarkable Time in American History
William Pelfrey

William Pelfrey chronicles the lives of Billy Durant and Alfred Sloan, the founders of General Motors. In "Billy, Alfred, and Genreal Motors," the author recounts the early days of the American auto industry and describes te contrasting leadership styles of Billy Durant and Alfred Sloan. This event was hosted by Borders Express in the General Motors Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.

William Pelfrey is the author of "The Big V" and wrote the novelization of the film "Hamburger Hill." He is a veteran U.S. Foreign Service Officer and former director of executive communications for General Motors Corporation. Mr. Pelfrey is also a former speechwriter and public relations counselor for the CEO and chairman of the board at General Motors.

Publisher: AMACOM 1601 Broadway New York, NY 10019

Open Target: Where America Is Vulnerable to Attack
Clark Kent Ervin

Clark Kent Ervin, former inspector general of both the Department of Homeland Security and State Department, discusses his new book titled, "Open Target." He explains why he thinks Americans are vulnerable for terrrorist attacks despite changes in homeland security since 9/11. He argues the Bush admnistration's concentration needs to be on accountability, accessing more funding, and attaining experienced leadership with expertise in the field of security. He outlines why America will remain an "Open Target" if these recommendations are not implemented.

Clark Kent Ervin, former inspector general of both the Department of Homeland Security and State Department. Mr. Ervin graduated from Harvard Law School in 1985 and was a Rhodes Scholar. He served in the first Bush White House as the Associate Director of Policy in the Office of National Service from 1985 to 1991. Mr. Ervin was named after the Superman alter ego because after being born a month premature he survived despite all odds. He is currently a security analyst for CNN and for the think tank Aspen Institute. He lives in Houston.

Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan 175 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10010

On Saturday, May 13 at 8:35 pm and Sunday, May 14 at 8:35 pm

2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Tammy Bruce "The New American Revolution"

"It's time to swing back the curtains and invite the light in. And that light is American Nationalism, perennially shunned by the Left, condemned by Socialists, and without any special interest group fighting for its rebirth. It has no legitimate advocates. And yet it is the very idea that will save not only our nation, but the rest of the world as well," declares Tammy Bruce.
http://www.harpercollins.com/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0060726202

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On Saturday, May 13 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, May 14 at 6:00 pm and at 9:00 pm
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After Words: Madeleine Albright interviewed by Georgie Anne Geyer

In her new book, "The Mighty and the Almighty," former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses the role of religion in shaping U.S. foreign policy and affecting how the U.S. is perceived abroad. She explains that it is important for Americans to understand how religion motivates others around the world, rather than trying to keep religion out of the political conversation. Madeleine Albright is interviewed by Georgie Anne Geyer, columnist for Universal Press Syndicate.

On Saturday May 13 at 10pm

Moderator Mr. Robert Weil
Ms. Blanche Wiesen Cook
Mr. Charles Bracelen Flood
Mr. Richard Reeves
Mr. Steven Watts

On Saturday May 13 at 11pm

2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Taylor Branch & Tavis Smiley
Taylor Branch in Conversation with Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley, "Keeping the Faith: Stories of Love, Courage, Healing, and Hope from Black America"

Taylor Branch, "At Canaan's Edge: America in the King Years, 1965-68"

On Sunday May 14 at 12:10am

Life in a Culture of Conflict
Festival of Books

Dunbar-Ortiz, Roxanne Author
Ung, Loung Activist, Cambodia
Murray, Yxta Maya Author
Becklund, Laurie Author

Moderated by Ms. Murray, the panel members talked about the topic, "Life in a Culture of Conflict." Each had written a book about her experiences in cultures of conflict in different regions of the world. They all talked about their books and their experiences. After their presentations they answered audience members’ questions.

Laurie Becklund is the co-author of Between Two Worlds: Escaping from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam. Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz is the author of Blood on the Border: A Memoir of the Contra War. Loung Ung is the author of Lucky Child: A Daughter of Cambodia Reunites with the Sister She Left Behind. Yxta Maya Murray is the author of The Queen Jade.

On Sunday, May 14 at 1:10 am and at 4:00 pm and at 8:20 pm

2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Gore Vidal

On Sunday, May 14 at 1:30 am and at 7:00 pm
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Address at 2006 North Carolina Festival of the Book
Tom Wolfe

From the 2006 North Carolina Festival of the Book, author Tom Wolfe presents a lecture entitled "What's Southern Today?" Mr. Wolfe argues that southern Americans have a much more common sense approach to life than other Americans. He recounts his experience growing up in Richmond, Virgina and describes what he has observed traveling through the southern states. Mr. Wolfe also talks about the influence the region has on his writing.

Tom Wolfe is the author of "I Am Charlotte Simmons," "Hooking Up," "A Man in Full," "The Bonfire of the Vanities," "The Purple Decades," "From Bauhaus to Our House," "In Our Time," "The Right Stuff," "Mauve Gloves & Madmen, Clutter & Vine," "The Painted Word," "Radical Chic & Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers," "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test," "The Pump House Gang" and "The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby."

On Sunday, May 14 at 3:00 am
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Better for All the World: The Secret History of Forced Sterilization and America's Quest for Racial Purity
Harry Bruinius
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/history/0406/btv043006_1.ram

Harry Bruinius talks about the history of the eugenics movement in America and its influence on forced sterilization policies of the early 20th century. During the event, Professor Bruinius profiles two of the over 65,000 victims of these policies. This event was hosted by the Brooklyn Public Library in New York City.

Harry Bruinius is a professor of journalism at Hunter College and the founder of the Village Quill (www.villagequill.com). His is a regular contributor to the Christian Science Monitor. For more information on Mr. Bruunius, visit www.betterforalltheworld.com.

On Sunday, May 14 at 4:00 am
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The Death of Feminism
Phyllis Chesler

In "The Death of Feminism" author Phyllis Chesler criticizes liberal feminists for not speaking out against Islamic terrorism. The author recounts being held as a hostage in Afghanistan and details what she views as the overlooked issue of dehumanization of Muslim women in the Middle East. This event was hosted by Barnes & Noble Booksellers in New York City.

Phyllis Chesler is the author of "Women and Madness," "Letters to a Young Feminist" "Woman's Inhumanity to Woman" and "The New Anti-Semitism." She is a co-founder and a Board Member of The International Committee for the Jerusalem-based group, Women of the Wall and a columnist for Frontpage magazine and The JewishPress.

On Sunday, May 14 at 5:00 am
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2006 LA Times Festival of Books: Middle East

From the 11th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on the campus of UCLA, a discussion of the modern Middle East. The panelists are Reza Alsan, author of "No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam;" Ilan Berman, author of "Tehran Rising: Iran's Challenge to the United States;" Mark Bowden, author of "Guests of the Ayatollah: The First Battle in America's War with Militant Islam;" and Kevin McKiernan, author of "The Kurds: A People in Search of Their Homeland." The panel is moderated by Zachary Karabell, author of "Parting the Desert: The Creation of the Suez Canal."

On Sunday, May 14 at 6:00 am
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White Man's Burden: Why the West's Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little Good
William Easterly

William Easterly argues that Western aid programs will help the suffering poor only if those who manage them invoke planning efforts that include feedback, incentives, and accountability. He explains how giving foreign aid under these terms help improve global foreign aid efforts. Mr. Easterly spoke at the Society for International Development forum in Washington, DC.

William Easterly is a senior professor of economics at New York University and a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development. Author of "The Elusive Quest for Growth: Economists' Adventures and Misadventures in the Tropics." He has written widely for The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Forbes, and Foreign Policy. Mr. Easterly has worked in many areas of the developing world including Africa, Latin America, and Russia.

On Sunday, May 14 at 7:15 am
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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.

Believe it or not, this is worth watching, at least the Q & A - those kids ripped her a new one! :)

On Sunday, May 14 at 8:30 am
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Unhinged: Exposing Liberals Gone Wild
Michelle Malkin

Michelle Malkin describes liberals as being hypocrites and out of touch with reality in her new book "Unhinged: Exposing Liberals Gone Wild." The author argues that the Left uses the mainstream media, universities and Hollywood to spread their political agenda. This event took place at Oberlin College in Ohio, Ms. Malkin's alma mater. She graduated in 1992. It was hosted by the Oberlin College Republicans.

Michelle Malkin is the author of "In Defense of Internment: The Case for 'Racial Profiling' in World War II and the War on Terror" and "Invasion : How America Still Welcomes Terrorists, Criminals, and Other Foreign Menaces to Our Shores." She is a nationally syndicated columnist and FOX News Channel contributor. She graduated from Oberlin College in 1992 where she met her husband Jesse Malkin.

On Sunday, May 14 at 10:00 am and at 11:00 pm
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House of War: The Pentagon and the Disastrous Rise of American Power
James Carroll

In "House of War" James Carroll chronicles the growth of U.S. military power from World War II to the present. The author asserts that the Pentagon is the most influential institution in American history and operates under little or no authority. After Mr. Carroll's presentation, writer George Scialabba responds to the author's remarks. This event was hosted by the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University ,where Mr. Scialabba is an affiliate.

James Carroll is the author of "Constantine's Sword," "Prince of Peace," "Mortal Friends" and "An American Requiem," the winner of the 1996 National Book Award for nonfiction. His columns appears in the Boston Globe.

On Sunday, May 14 at 12:00 pm and Monday, May 15 at 6:15 am
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In Our Hands: A Plan To Replace The Welfare State
Charles Murray

Charles Murray discusses his latest book on welfare reform at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. In the book "In Our Hands," the author proposes that $10,000 of tax-free money be given to every adult over 21 each year under the condition that $3,000 of it goes to pay for health insurance and $2,000 be invested toward retirement. After the discussion, Mr. Murray answers questions from the audience.

Charles Murray is the W.H. Brady Scholar in Culture and Freedom at the American Enterprise Institute. He is the author of "Losing Ground," "In Pursuit" and "Human Accomplishment." He also co-authored "The Bell Curve" with Richard J. Herrnstein.

On Sunday, May 14 at 1:00 pm and at 4:20 pm
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Muzzled: From T-Ball to Terrorism - True Stories That Should be Fiction
Michael Smerconish

In "Muzzled" radio talk show host Michael Smerconish describes today's culture as oversensitive. His latest book is a collection of short stories about living in a politically correct America. This event was hosted by the Union League of Philadelphia.

Michael Smerconish is a talk radio host on Infinity radio's WPHT, 1210AM. He is the author of "Flying Blind: How Political Correctness Continues to Compromise Airline Safety Post 9/11" and a columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News.

On Sunday, May 14 at 2:15 pm and Monday, May 15 at 2:30 am
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A G-Man's Life: The FBI, Being "Deep Throat," and the Struggle for Honor in Washington
Mark Felt and John O'Connor

In May of 2005, former FBI deputy director Mark Felt was identified as Watergate's "Deep Throat," the informant whose secret conversations with Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward helped bring down Richard Nixon's presidency. In "A G-Man's Life," he recounts his career as one of the Bureau's top officials. During this event at Copperfield's Books in Santa Rosa, California, he is represented by his daughter Joan Felt and his grandson Will Felt.

Mark Felt is the former deputy director of the FBI and was identified as "Deep Throat" in May, 2005. He is now 91 years old and lives with his daughter in Santa Rosa, California. John O'Connor is an attorney and a director in the litigation department of Howard Rice Nemerovski Canady Falk & Rabkin. Mr. O'Connor authored the Vanity Fair article that identified Mark Felt as "Deep Throat."

On Sunday May 14th at 3pm

Juliet Eilperin was interviewed about her book Fight Club Politics: How Partisanship Is Poisoning the U.S. House of Representatives, published by Rowman and Littlefield. Using her observations from covering Congress for six years she said the "people's house" has drifted from its roots of being the body of government closest to ordinary Americans. She argued that in recent years its members have become solely focused on maintaining power inside the Beltway. She was interviewed by Richard Cohen, congressional correspondent for National Journal.

On Sunday, May 14 at 5:30 pm and Monday, May 15 at 2:00 am
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America Back on Track
Sen. Edward Kennedy

A party celebrating the publication of Sen. Edward Kennedy's new book, "American Back on Track," was held on May 1st at the headquarters of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Washington, DC. Sen. Kennedy (D-MA) made remarks about his book and talked to guests. Those attending included Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV), Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), former Sen. Birch Bayh (D-IN), Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT), Sen. Paul Sarbanes (D-MD), Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), and Rep. David Obey (D-WI).

Sen. Edward Kennedy has been serving as a senator representing the state of Massachusetts since 1962. He is also author of the recently published children's book, "My Senator And Me : A Dog's Eye View Of Washington, DC." For more information, visit kennedy.senate.gov.

On Sunday, May 14 at 10:00 pm
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Living It Up at National Review: A Memoir
Priscilla Buckley
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/publiclives/0406/btv041606_2.ram

Priscilla Buckley talks about her forty-three years of working as an editor at National Review in her new memoir, "Living It Up at National Review." The author chronicles her involvement in the growth of the magazine founded by her brother, William F. Buckley Jr., in 1955.This event was hosted by the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute in Washington, DC.

Priscilla Buckley worked as an editor at National Review for 43 years. She is the author of "The Joys of National Review" and "String of Pearls."

On Monday, May 15 at 3:15 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.

On Monday, May 15 at 5:15 am
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Envy of the Gods: Alexander the Great's Ill-Fated Journey across Asia
John Prevas
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/publiclives/0206/btv021106_2a.ram

Author John Prevas discusses his new book "Envy of the Gods: Alexander The Great's Ill-Fated Journey Across Asia." The author makes the case that Alexander the Great was not as glamorous as he is often characterized in popular history and film. The book characterizes Alexander as someone who was constantly expanding his empire as a result of his own megalomaniacal impulses. Mr. Prevas spent several months retracing Alexander's march across what is now Iran on his way to expanding the Persian empire. The author also talks about what he sees as the problem of Hollywood changing historical facts in order to market a movie.

John Prevas is a writer, adventurer, and professor. He is the author of "Hannibal Crosses the Alps" and "Xenophon's March" and currently teaches at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Publisher: Da Capo Press 11 Cambridge Center Cambridge, MA 02142

Hey, Viva, baby! :hi: I won't be around this weekend, I'm going into "Mount Pilot" tomorrow through Sunday afternoon.

I'm telling you now, otherwise I know you'd miss me and start calling the hospitals in a panic if I didn't show up.:-)

I love your pic! isn't that from today? somebody works fast. :)

:loveya:

:loveya:

Rembrandt

Not yet. Soon.

Recommended.

Last time they had him on was 2005.

Is there something coming up?

Spill it Bleev!!

:bounce:

and ask that they have him on to talk about it.

I didn't know they had him on before; that makes me more optimistic.

K & R
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Chardin

:kick:

Schultz

Night all!

WOW!!! I just LOVE those kids! GO OBERLIN!!!:applause: You kids are giving me hope for the future.

and Taylor Branch was one of my favorite panels. The room was totally silent and intense while he was speaking as the discussion with Tavis was quite profound and focused on history, philosophy, women's roles, equal souls and equal votes as well as moral values. It was weird seeing my own face on TV and I would have missed seeing a panel I loved, if you were not so diligent each week. Much appreciated!:toast:

I had to avoid the Book Festival here in Portland this year. I knew if I went I would spend money I didn't have on all those lovely books!

LA has one of the best, I'm glad you had fun. :)

we missed ya. :)

see ya'll next weekend...

:hi: