BOOK TV Schedule June 18-20

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Saturday, June 18

8:00 am Buzz Aldrin, Reaching for the Moon

8:30 2005 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books: Covering War

9:30 Philip Gourevitch, Svetlana Alexievich, Elena Poniatowska, Francois Bizot, Carolin Emcke, Ryszard Kapuscinski, Discussion on Writing and Catastrophe

11:30 Thomas DiLorenzo, How Capitalism Saved America: The Untold History of Our Country, From the Pilgrims to the Present

12:30 pm Rick Bragg, 2005 Arkansas Lit. Fest: Rick Bragg on the World of Nonfiction

1:30 Ravi Batra, Greenspan's Fraud: How Two Decades of His Policies Have Undermined the Global Economy

2:50 Margaret Atwood, Writing with Intent: Essays, Reviews, Personal Prose 1983-2005

3:30 2005 Virginia Festival of the Book: American Culture Panel

4:50 Introduction and Debate on Rep. Bernie Sanders' Legislation to Amend Section 215 of the Patriot Act

6:00 Clyde Prestowitz, Three Billion New Capitalists: The Great Shift of Wealth and Power to the East

7:00 Encore Booknotes: John Seigenthaler, James K. Polk

8:00 Featured Program: Programs from 2005 Book Expo America

8:00 2005 BEA: Sunday Author Breakfast with Umberto Eco, Barbara Ehrenreich, John Irving, and Bob Herbert

8:50 2005 BEA: Fred Siegel, "Prince of the City: Giuliani, New York and the Genius of American Life"

9:00 2005 BEA: Laurence Kirshbaum, Time Warner Book Group

9:30 2005 BEA: Saturday Author Luncheon with Nick Hornby, Simon Winchester, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Michael Cunningham

10:45 2005 BEA: Julie Just, Deputy Editor New York Times Book Review

11:00 2005 BEA: Betsy Burton, "The King's English: Adventures of an Independent Bookseller

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Sunday, June 19

12:00 am After Words: Patricia O'Toole interviewed by Tom Daschle

1:00 Paul Woodruff, First Democracy: The Challenge of an Ancient Idea

2:00 Bat Ye'or, Eurabia: The Euro-Arab Axis

3:45 Stephen Yafa & Patricia Rain, Big Cotton & Vanilla

5:15 Robert Service, Stalin: A Biography

5:45 Richard Haass, Robert Kagan, The Opportunity: America's Moment to Alter History's Course

6:45 Timothy Naftali, Kent Germany, David Shreve, Robert Johnson, The Presidential Recordings: Lyndon B. Johnson Volumes 1-3 The Kennedy Assassination and the Transfer of Power, November 1963 - January 1964

8:00 Yaroslav Trofimov, Faith at War: A Journey on the Frontlines of Islam, from Baghdad to Timbuktu

9:30 Matt Taibbi, Spanking the Donkey: Dispatches from the Dumb Season

10:30 Milbry Polk & Angela Schuster, eds., The Looting of the Iraq Museum, Baghdad: The Lost Legacy of Ancient Mesopotamia

11:45 George Weigel, The Cube and the Cathedral

1:00 pm Featured Program: Programs from 2005 Book Expo America

1:00 2005 BEA: Saturday Author Breakfast with Paul Theroux, Mike Wallace, Myla Goldberg, and Randi Rhodes

1:55 2005 BEA: David Dark "Gospel According to America"

2:05 2005 BEA: Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), "A Time to Run"

2:15 2005 BEA: Jeff Abraham, Book Industry Study Group

2:30 2005 BEA: The Broken Standard of Embargoed Reviews: Who Benefits?

3:30 2005 BEA: Doreen Cronin, "Duck for President"

3:45 2005 BEA: Generation Next: The New Hybrid Young Editor

5:00 Chris Mackey, The Interrogators: Task Force 500 and America's Secret War Against Al Qaeda

6:00 Featured Program: After Words: Neil Baldwin interviewed by Joseph Bottum

7:00 History on Book TV: David McCullough, 1776

7:50 Introduction and Debate on Rep. Bernie Sanders' Legislation to Amend Section 215 of the Patriot Act

9:00 Featured Program: After Words: Neil Baldwin interviewed by Joseph Bottum

10:00 David Enders, Baghdad Bulletin: Dispatches on the American Occupation

11:00 History on Book TV: David McCullough, 1776


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Monday, June 20

12:00 am Milbry Polk & Angela Schuster, eds., The Looting of the Iraq Museum, Baghdad: The Lost Legacy of Ancient Mesopotamia

1:15 Public Lives: David Reynolds, John Brown, Abolitionist

2:15 Peter Maguire, Facing Death in Cambodia

3:30 2005 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books: Writers in Exile

4:30 John Cooley, An Alliance Against Babylon: The U.S., Israel, and Iraq

5:30 Thomas DiLorenzo, How Capitalism Saved America: The Untold History of Our Country, From the Pilgrims to the Present

6:30 2005 BEA: Bruce Feiler "Where God Was Born"

6:50 2005 BEA Louis Auchincloss "Writers & Personality"

7:00 Chris Mackey, The Interrogators: Task Force 500 and America's Secret War Against Al Qaeda


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1. Discussion on Writing and Catastrophe

On Saturday, June 18 at 9:30 am
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Discussion on Writing and Catastrophe

Philip Gourevitch, Svetlana Alexievich, Elena Poniatowska, Francois Bizot, Carolin Emcke, Ryszard Kapuscinski

A group of international authors who have written about major catastrophes (the meltdown at Chernobyl, the 1985 Mexico earthquake, the genocide in Rwanda, and others) discuss their work and explain why they do it. The panelists are: Svetlana Alexievich, author of "Voices from Chernobyl"; Ryszard Kapuscinski, author of "The Soccer War"; Elena Poniatowska, author of "Nothing, Nobody: The Voices of the Mexico City Earthquake"; Francois Bizot, author of "The Gift"; Carolin Emcke, author of "Letters from the Edge of the World"; and Philip Gourevitch, author of "We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed With Our Families." The panel was part of the PEN American Center's New York Festival of International Literature and was hosted by the New York Public Library. Introduction by Salman Rushdie. Includes Q&A.

Author Bio: This panel was part of the PEN American Center's New York Festival of International Literature. For more information about the festival or to find out more about the participating authors, visit www.pen.org

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2. How Capitalism Saved America: The Untold History of Our Country,

On Saturday, June 18 at 11:30 am and Monday, June 20 at 5:30 am
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How Capitalism Saved America: The Untold History of Our Country, From the Pilgrims to the Present
Thomas DiLorenzo

From the Freedom Fest convention in Las Vegas, author Thomas DiLorenzo talks about his new book, "How Capitalism Saved America: The Untold History of Our Country, From the Pilgrims to the Present." In it, the author chronicles how he believes capitalism has affected the formation of our country over the past four hundred years. He also writes that historians are often quick to blame capitalists for many of the economic setbacks faced by the United States (Great Depression, energy deregulation, etc..), but he believes there are other causes for the problems.

Author Bio: Thomas DiLorenzo has authored or co-authored twelve books, including "The Real Lincoln." He regularly contributes articles to USA Today, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal among others. He is currently a professor of economics at Loyola College in Maryland.

Publisher: Crown Forum 1745 Broadway New York, NY 10019

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3. Greenspan's Fraud: How Two Decades of His Policies Have Undermined

On Saturday, June 18 at 1:30 pm
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Greenspan's Fraud: How Two Decades of His Policies Have Undermined the Global Economy
Ravi Batra

Ravi Batra argues that policies of Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan have damanged the middle class. In "Greenspan's Fraud," the author critiques Mr. Greenspan's views on social security, minimum wage, and taxes. Mr. Batra asserts that the chairman's economic policies shift with presidential leadership with no regard for the American public. This event was hosted by Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

Author Bio: Ravi Batra is Professor of Economics at Southern Methodist University, Dallas. He is the author of six books, including "The Downfall of Capitalism and Communism: Can Capitalism Be Saved?" and "The Myth of Free Trade: The Pooring of America."

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

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4. American Culture Panel

On Saturday, June 18 at 3:30 pm
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2005 Virginia Festival of the Book: American Culture Panel

From the 11th annual Virginia Festival of the Book in Charlottesville, Virginia, a discussion on "American Culture." Panelists are Paul Cantor, author of "Gilligan Unbound: Pop Culture in the Age of Globalization"; Teresa Riordan, author of "Inventing Beauty: A History of the Innovations That Have Made Us Beautiful"; Robert Poole, author of "Explorers House: National Geographic and the World It Made"; and Mark Derr, author of "A Dog's History of America." The panel is moderated by Susan Tyler Hitchcock, author of "Mad Mary Lamb: Lunacy and Murder in Literary London."

Author Bio: Paul Cantor teaches English at the University of Virginia. Teresa Riordan is a New York Times columnist. Robert Poole is the former associate editor of National Geographic magazine. Mark Derr's previous books include "Dog's Best Friend," "The Frontiersman," "Over Florida," and "Some Kind of Paradise."

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5. Heads Up! Bernie Sanders - legislation to amend section 215 - Patriot act

On Saturday, June 18 at 4:50 pm and Sunday, June 19 at 7:50 pm
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Introduction and Debate on Rep. Bernie Sanders' Legislation to Amend Section 215 of the Patriot Act

On June 15th, Representative Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced legislation to amend section 215 of the Patriot Act, which deals with the federal government's ability to obtain sales and lending records from bookstores and libraries. Following Rep. Sanders' remarks, the amendment was debated on the floor by members of the House of Representatives. The amendment eventually passed with the support of 199 Democrats and 38 Republicans.

Author Bio: For more information about Rep. Sanders' legislation, visit his website at www.bernie.house.gov.

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6. Three Billion New Capitalists:The Great Shift of Wealth/Power to the East

On Saturday, June 18 at 6:00 pm
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Three Billion New Capitalists: The Great Shift of Wealth and Power to the East
Clyde Prestowitz

Clyde Prestowitz argues that America may be headed toward an "economic 9/11." In his new book, "Three Billion New Capitalists," Mr. Prestowitz details China and India's new focus on capitalism and the threat they pose to Western economic domination. The author cites the Internet and large amounts of American consumption as other factors for the deterioration of the dollar. This event was hosted by the Carnegie Council's Merrill House in New York City.

Author Bio: Clyde Prestowitz was a counselor to the Secretary of Commerce in the Reagan Administration. He is President of the Economic Strategy Institute in Washington, DC and the author of "Trading Places" and "Rogue Nation."

Publisher: Basic Books 387 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016

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7. Programs from 2005 Book Expo America

On Saturday, June 18 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, June 19 at 1:00 pm
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Programs from 2005 Book Expo America

Book Expo America, the largest book trade show in the country, took place in New York City earlier this month. Book TV brings you four hours of feature programming from that show including author interviews, panel discussions, and a sneak peek at some of the titles coming out this fall.


8pm 2005 BEA: Sunday Author Breakfast with Umberto Eco, Barbara Ehrenreich, John Irving, and Bob Herbert

8:50 pm 2005 BEA: Fred Siegel, "Prince of the City: Giuliani, New York and the Genius of American Life"

From BookExpo America in New York City, an interview with Fred Siegel, author of "Prince of the City: Giuliani, New York, and the Genius of American Life."

9am 2005 BEA: Laurence Kirshbaum, Time Warner Book Group

From BookExpo America in New York City, Time Warner Book Group Chairman and CEO Laurence Kirshbaum talks about his career in publishing and trends and forecasts for the industry.

9:30 2005 BEA: Saturday Author Luncheon with Nick Hornby, Simon Winchester, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Michael Cunningham

10:45 2005 BEA: Julie Just, Deputy Editor New York Times Book Review

From BookExpo America in New York City, an interview with Julie Just, Deputy Editor of the New York Times Book Review.

11 pm 2005 BEA: Betsy Burton, "The King's English: Adventures of an Independent Bookseller

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8. First Democracy: The Challenge of an Ancient Idea

History on Book TV
A look at non-fiction history books.

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First Democracy: The Challenge of an Ancient Idea
Paul Woodruff

University of Texas history professor Paul Woodruff spoke to an audience at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Austin, Texas about his new book, "First Democracy: The Challenge of an Ancient Idea." In it, Mr. Woodruff writes about the concept of the ancient Athenian democracy and the ideals around which it based. These include freedom from tyranny, the rule of law, the wisdom of citizens, reason without knowledge, and general education. The author also contends that the American system of democracy is not a strict adherence to the ideals of the Athenian democracy but is a successful representative democracy and a modern adaptation and interpretion of the ancient system.

Author Bio: In addition to "First Democracy," Paul Woodruff is the author of "Reverence: Renewing a Forgotten Virtue." He is currently a professor of ethics and American society in the philosophy department at the University of Texas at Austin.

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

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9. Eurabia: The Euro-Arab Axis

On Sunday, June 19 at 2:00 am
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Eurabia: The Euro-Arab Axis
Bat Ye'or

Bat Ye'or talks about her new book, "Eurabia," at the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC. She looks at the relationship between European and Arab countries since the mid-20th century and argues that Muslims living in Western Europe have significantly influenced their governments' attitudes toward Israel and other countries in the Middle East. During the talk, she also discusses why Turkey should not be allowed into the European Union and addresses the question of European anti-Semitism. Bat Ye'or answers questions from the audience following her remarks.

Author Bio: Bat Ye'or is the author of "The Dhimmi: Jews and Christians under Islam," "The Decline of Eastern Christianity under Islam: From Jihad to Dhimmitude," and "Islam and Dhimmitude: Where Civilizations Collide."

Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press 2010 Eastpark Blvd. Cranbury, NJ 08512

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10. Big Cotton & Vanilla

History on Book TV
A look at non-fiction history books.

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Big Cotton & Vanilla
Stephen Yafa & Patricia Rain

From the Capitola Book Café in Capitola, California, authors Stephen Yafa and Patricia Rain talk about their new books. Mr. Yafa is the author of "Big Cotton: How a Humble Fiber Created Fortunes, Wrecked Civilizations, and Put America on the Map." In it, he details how cotton was first domesticated more than 5,000 years ago in Asia, Africa, and South America and how it has become a crucial element in nanotechnology and bio-engineering. The book also explains the major role that cotton played during the Civil War in the 1860s. Patricia Rain is the author of "Vanilla: The Cultural History of the World's Favorite Flavor and Fragrance." In it, the author writes about the colorful history of the plant and its vital role in many famous historical events. Ms. Rain states that vanilla was behind the burgeoning European confection industry as well as a catalyst for new trade routes across the Indian Ocean.

Author Bio: Patricia Rain is the author of six books including "The Vanilla Chef." She is also an anthropologist, historian, and vanilla broker. Currently she serves as president of the Vanilla COM.pany. Stephen Yafa has written for Rolling Stone, Details, the San Fransisco Chronicle, and Playboy. He is a screenwriter, novelist, and playwright.

Publisher: Viking 275 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014

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11. Stalin: A Biography

On Sunday, June 19 at 5:15 am
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Stalin: A Biography
Robert Service

Robert Service discusses the life and times of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin in his book: "Stalin: A Biography." The work focuses on Stalin's childhood, education, and religious training. He spoke about it at the Stanford University Bookstore in California.

Author Bio: Robert Service is a Fellow of the British Academy and St. Antony's College at Oxford University. He is also author of "Lenin: A Biography" and "A History of Modern Russia."

Publisher: Harvard University Press 79 Garden Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

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12. The Opportunity: America's Moment to Alter History's Course

On Sunday, June 19 at 5:45 am
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The Opportunity: America's Moment to Alter History's Course
Richard Haass, Robert Kagan

Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass believes the United States is now in a position to change the world in a way in which millions of people worldwide could benefit. In his eleventh book, "The Opportunity: America's Moment to Alter History's Course," Mr. Haass writes that this potential for change is feasible because of a new global climate in which damage is done through economic sanctions and the possiblity for wars between the major powers is dwindling. Mr. Haass outlines the ways in which the U.S. can steer its foreign policy in ways that gain world support without catering to the interests of others.

Author Bio: Richard Haass is the author of "The Bureaucratic Entrepreneur: How to Be Effective in Any Unruly Organization" and "Honey and Vinegar: Incentives, Sanctions, and Foreign Policy." He served in the Department of Defense from 1979-80, various positions in the State Department from 1981 - 1985, as Special Assistant to President George Bush and Senior Director for Near East and South Asian Affairs on the staff of the National Security Council from 1989-93, and as Deputy Director of Policy Planning in the State Department from 2001-03.

Publisher: PublicAffairs 250 West 57th Street, Ste 1321 New York, NY 10017

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13. The Presidential Recordings: LBJ, Kennedy Assas. and transfer of power

History on Book TV
A look at non-fiction history books.

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The Presidential Recordings: Lyndon B. Johnson Volumes 1-3 The Kennedy Assassination and the Transfer of Power, November 1963 - January 1964
Timothy Naftali, Kent Germany, David Shreve, Robert Johnson
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Harry Middleton, former director of the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum, and editors of "The Presidential Recordings" talk about President Johnson's conversations with various members of congress, advisers, and friends on issues such as the economy, foreign aid, and the 1964 riots in Panama. The panelists plays clips of these conversations and provide background for them. Joining Mr. Middleton are editors Timothy Naftali, Kent Germany, David Shreve, and Robert Johnson. The panelists take questions from the audience following their remarks.

Author Bio: Timothy Naftali is one of three general editors of the three-volume collection of "The Presidential Recordings" and is director of the Presidential Recordings program at the University of Virginia's Miller Center. Kent Germany is co-editor of vol. 3 of "The Presidential Recordings" and is an assistant professor at the Miller Center. David Shreve is co-editor of vol. 2 of "The Presidential Recordings" and is an assistant professor at the Miller Center. Robert Johnson is co-editor of vols. 2 and 3 of "The Presidential Recordings" and is a research fellow at the Miller center. For more information about these editors or the Miller Center, visit www.millercenter.virginia.edu.

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

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14. Faith at War: A Journey on the Frontlines of Islam, from Baghdad/Timbuktu

On Sunday, June 19 at 8:00 am
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Faith at War: A Journey on the Frontlines of Islam, from Baghdad to Timbuktu
Yaroslav Trofimov

Yaroslav Trofimov sits down with Michelle Wucker to discuss the Muslim world after September 11, 2001. In his new book, "Faith at War," Mr. Trofimov examines the effects of American involvement in Muslim countries and the relationship between America and the Islamic World. This event was co-hosted by the World Policy Institute and the New School for Social Research in New York City.

Author Bio: Yaroslav Trofimov is a foreign correspondent for the Wall Street Journal and reported from the Middle East during the 1990s.

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company 115 West 18th Street New York, NY 10011

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15. THE LOOTING OF THE IRAQ MUSEUM, BAGHDAD - LOST LEGACY

On Sunday, June 19 at 10:30 am and Monday, June 20 at 12:00 am
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The Looting of the Iraq Museum, Baghdad: The Lost Legacy of Ancient Mesopotamia
Milbry Polk & Angela Schuster, eds.

Milbry Polk and Angela Schuster discuss the effects of the current war in Iraq on the Iraq Museum in Baghdad. The editors of "The Looting of the Iraq Museum," along with Donny George, the director of the museum, explain that more than 15,000 objects were stolen or destroyed and that a large amount of history has been lost. During the event Mr. George shows slides containing pictures of pieces that have been returned since the attack on the museum. This event was hosted by the National Arts Club in New York City.

Author Bio: Milbry Polk is a photojournalist and author of "A History of Arabian Transportion" and "Egyptian Mummies. She also co-authored "Women of Discovery" with Mary Tiegreen. Angela Schuster is the editor of the preservation magazine, ICON, a contributer to the New York Times, and a contributing editor at Archaeology magazine.

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams 100 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10011

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16. The Interrogators: Task Force 500 America's Secret War Against Al Qaeda

On Sunday, June 19 at 5:00 pm and Monday, June 20 at 7:00 am
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The Interrogators: Task Force 500 and America's Secret War Against Al Qaeda
Chris Mackey

Chris Mackey talks about his experiences serving as an interrogator for the U.S. Military in Afghanistan. In his book, "The Interrogator," the author recounts incidents that ocurred between soldiers and the Afghan prisoners of war held at Bagram Air Base. Mr. Mackey details these encounters and describes his role as a senior interrogator. The author answers questions from the audience following his discussion. This event was hosted by Robin's Bookstore in Philadelphia.

Author Bio: Chris Mackey began his career with the U.S. Army as an interrogator at the age of seventeen. After September 11, 2001 he was assigned to Task Force 500 and sent to Kandahar, Afghanistan as a senior interrogator.

Publisher: Back Bay Books 1271 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020

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17. Afterwards:"The American Revelation: Ten Ideals That Shaped Our Country

On Sunday, June 19 at 6:00 pm and at 9:00 pm
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After Words: Neil Baldwin interviewed by Joseph Bottum

This week on After Words Neil Baldwin former executive director of the National Book Foundation discusses his new book "The American Revelation: Ten Ideals That Shaped Our Country from the Puritans to the Cold War." Mr. Baldwin profiles men and women whose ideals have influenced morals and values in America. The book includes biographical sketches on colonial Massachusetts governor John Winthrop and his idea of a "city on a hill"; Thomas Paine, author of the pamphlet, "Common Sense"; and Secretary of Sate George C. Marshall who drafted the plan to rebuild Europe after World War II. He is interviewed by Joseph Bottum, editor of First Things magazine.

Author Bio: Neil Baldwin was the executive director of the National Book Foundation, sponsor of the National Book Awards for fifteen years. He is the author of ten previous books, including Henry Ford and the Jews: The Mass Production of Hate, Edison: Inventing the Century, and Man Ray: American Artist, as well as poetry, criticism, and history. Joseph Bottum is the editor of First Things magazine. His essays, reviews, and poetry have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Atlantic Monthly, Nineteenth-Century Literature, The Weekly Standard, Commentary, National Review, Philosophy & Literature, and elsewhere.

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18. Baghdad Bulletin: Dispatches on the American Occupation

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Baghdad Bulletin: Dispatches on the American Occupation
David Enders

David Enders is a 24 year-old independent journalist who moved to Baghdad during the war in Iraq to open the only English language newspaper written, printed, and distributed there during the war. He writes about his time spent working with the newspaper in "Baghdad Bulletin: Dispatches on the American Occupation." The book chronicles his experiences as a journalist with press credentials covering the war from outside the territory of the coalition-controlled Green Zone, and gives a first-hand account of life for Iraqi civilians during the war. Mr. Enders tells stories of hiring a local Iraqi to act as a house manager for his staff, having guns held to his head, and of daily civilian interaction with coalition forces.

Author Bio: David Enders was the editor of the Michigan Daily, the campus newspaper at the University of Michigan. He has reported for the BBC and his work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Mother Jones, and the Nation.

Publisher: University of Michigan Press 839 Greene Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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19. 1776 - David McCullough, historian

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On Sunday, June 19 at 7:00 pm and at 11:00 pm
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1776
David McCullough

David McCullough chronicles the military side of the American Revolution in his new book, "1776." The author describes the role the weather played during the winter months, George Washington's uncertainty of American victory, and the morale of the troops on both sides of the war. This event took place at Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

Author Bio: David McCullough is the author of "Truman," "John Adams," "Brave Companions," "Mornings on Horseback," "The Path Between the Seas," "The Great Bridge," and "The Johnstown Flood." Mr. McCullough received the Pulitzer Prize in 1993, for "Truman," the Francis Parkman Prize, and the Los Angeles Times Book Award, and is twice winner of the National Book Award, for history and for biography.

Publisher: Simon & Schuster 1230 Avenue of the Americas New York City, NY 10020

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20. John Brown, Abolitionist

Public Lives
A look at biography books.

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John Brown, Abolitionist
David Reynolds

David Reynolds profiles the life of abolitionist John Brown. In "John Brown, Abolitionist," the author discusses John Brown's commitment to the abolition of slaves, his political struggles between good and evil, and how significant his Puritan background was to his lifestyle. Mr. Reynolds compares his attack on the armory in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia on October 16, 1859 to modern terrorism. This event was hosted by the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Vienna, Virginia.

Author Bio: David Reynolds is Distinguished Professor of English and American Studies at the Graduate Center and Baruch College of the City University of New York. He is the author of "Walt Whitman's America," and "Beneath the American Renaissance."

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf 1745 Broadway New York, NY 10019

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21. An Alliance Against Babylon: The U.S., Israel, and Iraq

On Monday, June 20 at 4:30 am
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An Alliance Against Babylon: The U.S., Israel, and Iraq
John Cooley

John Cooley talks about his book, "An Alliance Against Babylon," at the Palestine Center in Washington, DC. The author explains the changing dynamics of the relationship between U.S. and Israel as a direct result of America's invasion and occupation of Iraq. After the presentation, Mr. Cooley answers questions from the audience.

Author Bio: John Cooley is a former correspondent for ABC News and the Christian Science Monitor. He has written six other books on the Middle East, including "Unholy Wars: Afghanistan, America and International Terrorism," and "Payback: America’s Long War in the Middle East."

Publisher: Pluto Press 839 Greene Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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