BOOK TV Schedule September 17-19

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BOOK TV Schedule



CSPAN2
times are Eastern


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Saturday, September 17

8:00 am Glenn Williams, The Year of the Hangman: George Washington's Campaign Against the Iroquois

8:30 Gary Weir, Rising Tide: The Untold Story of the Russian Submarines that Fought the Cold War

9:30 Philip Short, Pol Pot: Anatomy of A Nightmare

11:00 Clyde Prestowitz, Three Billion New Capitalists: The Great Shift of Wealth and Power to the East

12:00 pm Anita Wills, Notes and Documents of Free Persons of Color: Four Hundred Years of an American Families History

1:15 Greg Perry, Disabling America: The Unintended Consequences of the Government's Protection of the Handicapped

2:00 John Crawford, The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell: An Accidental Soldier's Account of the War in Iraq

3:00 General Assignment: World Affairs Book Club Discussion of Andrew Bacevich's "The New American Militarism"

4:15 Edward Renehan, The Dark Genius of Wall Street: The Misunderstood Life of Jay Gould, King of the Robber Barons

5:30 2005 Fall Book Preview-Barbara Meade, Politics and Prose Bookstore

5:45 General Assignment: Lee Gutkind, Creative Non-Fiction: It's a Movement--Not a Moment

7:00 Encore Booknotes: Andrew Young, A Way Out of No Way: The Spiritual Memoirs of Andrew Young

8:00 After Words: After Words: Steve Forbes interviewed by Alice Rivlin

9:00 General Assignment: George Galloway and Christopher Hitchens, Debate on the War in Iraq

11:00 John Crawford, The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell: An Accidental Soldier's Account of the War in Iraq

11:45 2005 Fall Book Preview-Barbara Meade, Politics and Prose Bookstore


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Sunday, September 18

12:00 am Norm Stamper, Breaking Rank: A Top Cop's Expose of the Dark Side of American Policing

1:00 Charles Calhoun, Benjamin Harrison

2:30 Richard Zacks, The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson The First Marines & The Secret Mission of 1805

3:05 General Assignment: World Affairs Book Club Discussion of Andrew Bacevich's "The New American Militarism"

4:10 John Tierney, The Politics of Peace: What's Behind the Anti-War Movement

5:00 Steven Johnson, Everything Bad is Good for You: How Today's Popular Culture is Making Us Smarter

6:00 Margot Theis Raven, America's White Table

6:30 Nicholas Ostler, Empires of the Word: A Language History of the World

8:00 General Assignment: Harm de Blij, Why Geography Matters: Three Challenges Facing America -- Climate Change, the Rise of China, and Global Terrorism

9:30 Steve Squyres, Roving Mars: Spirit, Opportunity, and the Exploration of the Red Planet

10:45 2005 Fall Book Preview-Barbara Meade, Politics and Prose Bookstore

11:00 Public Lives: John Richardson, My Father the Spy: An Investigative Memoir

12:00 pm George Galloway and Christopher Hitchens, Debate on the War in Iraq

2:00 Richard Zacks, The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson The First Marines & The Secret Mission of 1805

2:30 Sen. Jesse Helms, Here's Where I Stand: A Memoir

3:00 After Words: Barbara Ehrenreich interviewed by Stephen Moore

4:00 Charles Mann, 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus

5:00 History on Book TV: Stephen Budiansky, Her Majesty's Spymaster: Elizabeth I, Sir Francis Walsingham, and the Birth of Modern Espionage

6:00 After Words: After Words: Steve Forbes interviewed by Alice Rivlin

7:00 Public Lives: John Richardson, My Father the Spy: An Investigative Memoir

8:00 Sen. Jesse Helms, Here's Where I Stand: A Memoir

8:30 2005 Fall Book Preview-Barbara Meade, Politics and Prose Bookstore

9:00 After Words: After Words: Steve Forbes interviewed by Alice Rivlin

10:00 General Assignment: Lee Gutkind, Creative Non-Fiction: It's a Movement--Not a Moment

11:15 2005 Fall Book Preview-Barbara Meade, Politics and Prose Bookstore

11:30 Richard Zacks, The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson The First Marines & The Secret Mission of 1805



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Monday, September 19

12:00 am Charles Mann, 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus

1:00 Chris Mackey, The Interrogators: Task Force 500 and America's Secret War Against Al Qaeda

2:00 Anita Wills, Notes and Documents of Free Persons of Color: Four Hundred Years of an American Families History

3:15 Bernard Goldberg, 100 People Who Are Screwing Up America (And Al Franken Is #37)

4:15 Joel Garreau, Radical Evolution: The Promise and Peril of Enhancing Our Minds, Our Bodies -- and What It Means to Be Human

5:30 George Galloway and Christopher Hitchens, Debate on the War in Iraq

7:30 Sen. Jesse Helms, Here's Where I Stand: A Memoir

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1. The Year of the Hangman: George Washington's Campaign Against the Iroquois

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

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The Year of the Hangman: George Washington's Campaign Against the Iroquois
Glenn Williams

Glenn Williams recounts the conflict between the Iroquois and colonists during the American Revolution in his new book, "The Year of the Hangman." The author describes George Washington's attack on the Native Americans including the frontier wars and the battles of Oriskany and Saratoga. The author explains how this campaign changed the entire outcome of the war. This event was hosted by Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Glenn Williams is Historical Operations Officer at the U.S. Army Center of Military History in Washington, DC. He served with the National Park Service Battlefield Protection Program and was curator of the U.S.S. Constellation.

Publisher: Westhome Publishing Eight Harvey Avenue Yardley, PA 19067

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2. Rising Tide: The Untold Story the Russian Submarines that Fought Cold War

History on Book TV

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Rising Tide: The Untold Story of the Russian Submarines that Fought the Cold War
Gary Weir
Video Link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/history/0905/btv091005_1.ram

During the Cold War, the decision to release nuclear weapons was not left up to the political leaders of each country, but ultimately up to those in charge of the weapons. In the case of the Soviets, this decision was left for the commanders of the Soviet nuclear-armed submarines, engaged in a constant back and forth with their American counterparts. Author Gary Weir tells the story of these Soviet commanders in his new book, "Rising Tide: The Untold Story of the Russian Submarines that Fought the Cold War." The book includes stories of top-secret Soviet exercises off the Atlantic coast as well as debris-collection missions after U.S. weapons tests off the coast of Florida.

Gary Weir is the author of numerous books including "Forged in War: The Naval-Industrial Complex and Submarine Construction, 1940-1961." He is a leading expert on submarines and a historian of science and technology at the U.S. Naval Historical Center and an adjunct history professor at the University of Maryland.

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

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3. Pol Pot: Anatomy of A Nightmare

Public Lives
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Pol Pot: Anatomy of A Nightmare
Philip Short

Philip Short talks about the life of Cambodia's Pol Pot, the former leader of the Khmer Rouge who ruled the country from 1975 to 1979 and was responsible for the deaths of over one million people. Mr. Short gives an overview of Pol Pot's early life as a student in Paris and talks about the influence the French Revolution and Joseph Stalin had on him. He also discusses the conditions in Cambodia that he thinks played a significant role in shaping Pol Pot's political philosophy, including the country's Buddhist tradition. The talk was hosted by UCLA's Center for Southeast Asian Studies. Mr. Short takes questions from the audience following his remarks.

Philip Short has been a foreign correspondent for the Times (London), the Economist, and the BBC. He is the author of "Mao: A Life."

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

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4. Three Billion New Capitalists:Great Shift of Wealth and Power to the East

On Saturday, September 17 at 11:00 am
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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.

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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5. Notes and Documents of Free Persons of Color: Four Hundred Years of ...

History on Book TV
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Notes and Documents of Free Persons of Color: Four Hundred Years of an American Families History
Anita Wills

Anita Wills chronicles the life of an African American family who were designated as Free Persons of Color, in Colonial Virginia in her book, "Notes and Documents of Free Persons of Color." The author took a Famly Tree DNA test, and traced her lines back 45,000 years through Europe and to North Africa. The book details Virginia's Creole population and Ms. Wills explains that they were labled, "fpc", or Free Persons of Color, by the Fredericksburg Free Negro Registry. Ms. Wills documented the history of members of this group over a twenty year period.

Anita Wills is a writer, researcher, lecturer, and Genealogist, who specializes in Free Persons of Color in Colonial America. Her work has been featured in the Fredricksburg Freelance Star, Reading Eagle Times, Richmond Times Dispatch, and Oakland Tribune.

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6. Disabling America: The Unintended Consequences of the Government's ...

On Saturday, September 17 at 1:15 pm
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Disabling America: The Unintended Consequences of the Government's Protection of the Handicapped
Greg Perry

Greg Perry writes that the Americans with Disabilities Act has done more to harm the handicapped than to help them. The author tells his own story of being born with only three deformed fingers and one leg and how his parents refused to allow those physical defects to set him back personally or professionally. He relates his own story to that of the handicapped in America and how they're affected by the ADA. The author makes his case by saying that the quality of life for the disabled has not improved since the ADA went into effect and it has restricted the freedoms of all citizens through strict regulations, lawsuits, and restricted economic growth. He talked about this at the Freedom Fest in Las Vegas during a presentation on his book, "Disabling America: The Unintended Consequences of the Government's Protection of the Handicapped."

Greg Perry is the author of more than 75 books on computer systems and computer programming.

Publisher: Nelson Current P.O. Box 141000 Nashville, TN 37214

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7. The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell: An Accidental Soldier's Account ...

On Saturday, September 17 at 2:00 pm and at 11:00 pm
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The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell: An Accidental Soldier's Account of the War in Iraq
John Crawford

John Crawford recounts his experience in the National Guard during the U.S invasion of Baghdad in 2003 in "The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell." The author explains that he was called to service while he was on his honeymoon and just a few credits away from earning his bachelor's degree. Mr. Crawford chronicles his growing frustration with every extension of his tour of duty. This event was hosted by Borders Books & Music in Tallahassee, FL.

John Crawford was a member of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division during the Baghdad invasion in 2003.

Publisher: Riverhead Books 375 Hudson Street, 4th floor New York, NY 10014

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8. Discussion of Andrew Bacevich's "The New American Militarism"

General Assignment

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On Saturday, September 17 at 3:00 pm and Sunday, September 18 at 3:05 am
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World Affairs Book Club Discussion of Andrew Bacevich's "The New American Militarism"

In "The New American Militarism: How Americans Are Seduced by War," Andrew Bacevich argues that America is becoming a militaristic nation, increasingly relying on the military to solve international problems in place of diplomacy. He argues that it isn't only the Bush administration, but the American public in general, that romanticizes the military and identifies military power with national greatness. The World Affairs Book Club, which meets monthly at the Capitola Book Café in Capitola, California, discussed Mr. Basevich's book at their August meeting.

Andrew Bacevich is the author of several books in addition to "The New American Militarism," including "American Empire: The Realities and Consequences of U.S. Diplomacy." He is a professor of international relations and Director of the Center for International Relations at Boston University.

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

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9. The Dark Genius of Wall Street: The Misunderstood Life of Jay Gould...

Public Lives
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The Dark Genius of Wall Street: The Misunderstood Life of Jay Gould, King of the Robber Barons
Edward Renehan
video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/publiclives/0805/btv081305_2.ram

Edward Renehan argues that Jay Gould, owner of the Union Pacific railroad company and one of the largest investors of his day, has been portrayed unfairly by the press and in previous books about his life. Mr. Renehan says that Mr. Gould's ability to beat out other business tycoons of the day like J. P. Morgan and Cornelius Vanderbilt gave Mr. Gould the reputation for being ruthless. Mr. Renehan explains how he became interested in Gould and reads at length from the book. This talk was hosted by R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison, Connecticut.

Edward Renehan's books include "The Kennedys at War," "The Lion's Pride: Theodore Roosevelt and his Family at Peace and War" and "John Burroughs: An American Naturalist." He has a weblog at www.renehan.blogspot.com.

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

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10. Creative Non-Fiction: It's a Movement--Not a Moment

On Saturday, September 17 at 5:45 pm and Sunday, September 18 at 10:00 pm
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Creative Non-Fiction: It's a Movement--Not a Moment
Lee Gutkind

In this talk, Lee Gutkind, founder and editor of the quarterly journal Creative Nonfiction presents an introduction to creative non-fiction writing. Mr. Gutkind reads from some of his favorite examples of the genre, including portions of work by Ernest Hemingway, Tom Wolfe, and Gay Talese. He also discusses trends in non-fiction books, documentary films, and historical narrative writing. The talk was part of the annual Mid-Atlantic Creative Nonfiction Writer's Conference held at Goucher College in Baltimore.

Lee Gutkind is a Pittsburgh native who teaches writing at the University of Pittsburgh. He is the founder and editor of a quarterly journal "Creative Nonfiction" and founder of the Mid-Atlantic Creative Nonfiction Writer's Conference. He is the author of many non-fiction books in which he immerses himself in the world of his subjects. These books include, "Many Sleepless Nights", about the lives and work of heart surgeons, "One Children's Place: Inside a Children's Hospital", "Stuck in Time: The Tragedy of Childhood Mental Illness", and "The Veterinarian's Touch." He is also the editor of several collections of creative non-fiction essays including, "The Art of Creative Nonfiction" and "Creative Nonfiction: How to Live it and Write it." He also wrote a collection of autobiographical essays titled "Forever Fat."

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11. A Way Out of No Way: The Spiritual Memoirs of Andrew Young

Encore Booknotes
Highlights from C-SPAN's Sunday author interview series
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On Saturday, September 17 at 7:00 pm
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A Way Out of No Way: The Spiritual Memoirs of Andrew Young
Andrew Young

Civil rights leader Andrew Young sat down in 1994 to discuss his memoir, "A Way Out of No Way." The author discusses what led him to the ministry, marching with Martin Luther King, Jr. through the streets of Birmingham and Selma, and what happened on the day King was assassinated. Mr. Young explains how his work as a leader in the civil rights movement has enabled him to serve as a U.S. congressman, ambassador to the United Nations, and mayor of Atlanta.

Andrew Young won Georgia's Fifth District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1972 becoming the first African American since Reconstruction to be elected to Congress from Georgia. He supported the 1976 presidential campaign of Jimmy Carter, and in 1977 President Carter named Young ambassador to the United Nations. Mr. Young was elected mayor of Atlanta in 1981 and served until 1990. Mr. Young is currently a professor at Georgia State University's Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Publisher: Thomas Nelson, Inc. PO Box 141000 Nashville, TN 37214

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12. After Words: Steve Forbes interviewed by Alice Rivlin

After Words
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On Saturday, September 17 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, September 18 at 6:00 pm and at 9:00 pm
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After Words: Steve Forbes interviewed by Alice Rivlin

This week on After Words Steve Forbes explains his plan to spur economic growth in the U.S. by adopting a simpler 17 percent flat tax and throwing out the current federal tax code. It's the subject of his new book, "Flat Tax Revolution: Using a Postcard to Abolish the IRS." He is interviewed by Alice Rivlin, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and former Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Steve Forbes is President and Chief Executive Officer of Forbes and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes magazine, and a Republican Candidate for President in 1996 and 2000. Alice Rivlin is Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and former Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. She served as Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget from 1994-96, after two years as Deputy Director. Her government service also includes tours as founding Director of the Congressional Budget Office and Assistant Secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.

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13. Debate on the War in Iraq - Galloway and Hitchens

On Saturday, September 17 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, September 18 at 12:00 pm and Monday, September 19 at 5:30 am
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Debate on the War in Iraq
George Galloway :applause:
and Christopher Hitchens :puke:

From the City University of New York, authors George Galloway and Christopher Hitchens debate the war in Iraq. George Galloway, opposed to the Iraq War, is a member of the British Parliment and the author of "Mr. Galloway Goes to Washington: The Brit Who Set Congress Straight About Iraq." The book tells the story of his recent appearance before the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, where he verbally attacked U.S. Senators while responding to charges related to Iraq's oil-for-food program. Christopher Hitchens, in favor of the Iraq War, is the author of "Love, Poverty, and War: Journeys and Essays" and "Blood, Class and Empire: The Enduring Anglo-American Relationship." "Democracy Now!" radio host Amy Goodman moderates. She is the author of "The Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers, and the Media That Love Them."

George Galloway is the Respect Party's Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Bow in London. He won the seat after his expulsion from the Labour Party for his opposition to the Iraq War. Christopher Hitchens is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and a visiting professor of liberal studies at the New School in New York.

Publisher: New Press 38 Greene Street, 4th floor New York, NY 10013 Nation Books 33 Irving Place, 8th Floor New York, NY 10003

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33. Video posted on DemocracyNow!

I love the title they picked for the video file ;)

"Grapple"
British MP George Galloway v. Christopher Hitchens:
A debate on the Iraq war moderated by Amy Goodman
http://www.democracynow.org/

direct links
video
http://play.rbn.com/?url=demnow/demnow/demand/2005/sept/video/grapple.rm
download mp3 audio
http://www.archive.org/download/grapple-in-the-big-apple/grapple-in-the-big-apple_64kb.mp3

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34. I had to stop watching and post this bit that Galloway said...

at 52:30 (video)

Galloway: “Western Policy has created this swamp of hatred against us and it won’t matter how many fly-swats we invest in, how many Patriot Acts we pass, how many anti-terrorist measures we pass. If you live beside a swamp, no amount of fly-swats will protect you from the monsters who will come out of that swamp. We have to drain that swamp by stopping that support for Sharon’s Israel, his apartheid war, his crimes against the Palestinian people. We have to stop” (jeers and applause)
“I have to tell you, not many supporters of the Palestinians in you’re ranks tonight Mr. Hitchens.”
“ I think unless we stop propping up these dictators in the Muslim world, none of whom would last 5 minutes if it were not for the military, political and financial support of countries like yours and mine! Unless we stop invading and occupying Arab and Muslim countries, then we will be forced to endure the atrocities that took place in NY on 9/11 and in London on 7/7. Over and over again! So if I can’t reach your heart, let me at least reach your heads. In your own interests (Hitchens interrupts again) , in America’s own interests, reverse your policy towards Israel and Palestine! Reverse your policy towards dictators in the Muslim world! Reverse your policy towards war and occupation, and we can all be safer! (applause drowning out jeers) :)


The words on the screen don't do it justice.

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37. DU Discussions... Galloway v. Hitchens

Posted by Thankfully_in_Britain
Galloway v Hitchens debate on Iraq fails to rise above insults
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=1785294


Posted by Democrat 4 Ever
Galloway - Hitchens Debate - C-span2 - Sat. 9/17 @ 9 pm
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=4793559


Posted by cybildisobedience
ABC news exec cheers Hitchens at Galloway debate
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=4792239


Posted by bpilgrim
Poll question: George Galloway vs Christopher Hitchens Debate - Who Won?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=4775537

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14. 2005 Fall Book Preview-Barbara Meade, Politics and Prose Bookstore

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On Saturday, September 17 at 5:30 pm and at 11:45 pm and Sunday, September 18 at 10:45 am and at 8:30 pm and at 11:15 pm
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2005 Fall Book Preview-Barbara Meade, Politics and Prose Bookstore

As part of our series looking at newly published books, Book TV presents an interview with Barbara Meade of Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. Ms. Meade presents her views on some of the books being published this fall.

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15. Kick!

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16. Kick!

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17. Kick! n/t

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18. Breaking Rank: A Top Cop's Expose of the Dark Side of American Policing

Public Lives
A look at biography books.

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Breaking Rank: A Top Cop's Expose of the Dark Side of American Policing
Norm Stamper

Norm Stamper, former chief of the Seattle Police Department, is the author of a new book that takes an inside look at policing. After years on the police force, the author has made observations and recommendations for improving modern policing. Mr. Stamper calls for change to be made in the form of demilitarizing police forces, abolishing the death penalty, decriminalizing drug offenses and prostitution, and improving police community-recruitment policies.

Norm Stamper served as Seattle Washington's Chief of Police from 1994 until his retirement in 2000. "Breaking Rank" is his first book and he's currently working on a novel.

Publisher: Thunder's Mouth Press 245 17th Street, 11th Floor New York, NY 10011

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19. Historian Charles Calhoun talks about our 23rd pres. Benjamin Harrison

Public Lives
A look at biography books.

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Benjamin Harrison
Charles Calhoun
Video Link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/publiclives/0905/btv091005_2.ram

Historian Charles Calhoun talks about America's twenty-third president in his new book, "Benjamin Harrison." In it, the author explores President Harrison's time in the Civil War, his legal career in Cincinnati, his front-porch presidential campaigns, as well as the changes in American foreign policy during his term.

Charles Calhoun is the author of seven books on American history and is currently a professor of history at East Carolina University.

Publisher: Henry Holt & Co. 175 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10010

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20. The Pirate Coast: T. Jefferson The First Marines & Secret Mission of 1805

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

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The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson The First Marines & The Secret Mission of 1805
Richard Zacks

Richard Zacks recounts Thomas Jefferson's secret mission to free American merchant sailors in Tripoli in "The Pirate Coast." In 1801, Thomas Jefferson ordered William Eaton to lead a group of men more than 500 miles across the desert to stop the enslavement of sailors by North African nations. The author explains that even though the mission was successful, the support Mr. Eaton received from the Jefferson administration was minimal and as a result he was left with a large amount of debt and developed drinking problem that led to his death at the age of 47. This event was hosted by E. Shaver Bookseller in Savannah, Georgia.

Richard Zacks is the author of "The Pirate Hunter: The True Story of Captain Kidd," "History Laid Bare," and "An Underground Education."

Publisher: Hyperion 77 W 66, 11th Fl New York, NY 10023

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21. The Politics of Peace: What's Behind the Anti-War Movement

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The Politics of Peace: What's Behind the Anti-War Movement
John Tierney

John Tierney argues that many of the leaders of the anti-war movement in America are Communists. In his book, "The Politics of Peace," the author explains that these anti-war groups dating back to the Vietnam era are in fact anti-American. Mr. Tierney warns that because of the avancement in global communication the anti-war movement has become a real political threat. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.

John Tierney is Walter Kohler professor of international relations and faculty chairman at the Institute of World Politics in Washington, DC. He has held several positions in the U.S. Arms Control and Disasrmament Agency, including foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Strategic Nuclear Affairs, division chief in the International Relations Division and member of the U.S. delegation to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva in 1982-1985.

Publisher: Capital Research Center 1513 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036

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22. Everything Bad is Good for You: How Today's Popular Culture is Making Us..

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Everything Bad is Good for You: How Today's Popular Culture is Making Us Smarter
Steven Johnson

Could playing video games and watching popular television programs actually make people smarter? That's the question technology writer Steven Johnson addresses in his new book, "Everything Bad is Good for You: How Today's Popular Culture is Making Us Smarter." In it, the author writes that games like Grand Theft Auto and Tetris force players to recognize and interpret complex patterns which in turn develop the cognitive abilities of those playing the games. It is along these same lines that shows like the Apprentice and C.S.I. force viewers to track often complex relationships between characters and predict behavior based on given information.

Steven Johnson is the author of "Mind Wide Open: Your Brain and the Neuroscience of Everyday Life" as well as "Interface Culture" among others. He writes the Emerging Technology column for Discover magazine and writes regularly for Slate and New York Times Magazine.

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

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23. Empires of the Word: A Language History of the World

History on Book TV
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Empires of the Word: A Language History of the World
Nicholas Ostler
Video Link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/history/0805/btv081405_1.ram

Nicholas Ostler, author of "Empires of the Word: A Language History of the World," talks about his new book at the Hirshorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC. In it, Mr. Ostler details his investigation into the historical development of languages and culture around the world. During the event Mr. Ostler discusses why some languages more popular then others and discusses the growth rates of lesser-known languages. This event was hosted by the Smithsonian Associates.

Nicholas Ostler is the chairman of the Foundation for Endangered Languages, a charity that supports the languages of small communities worldwide. He is an expert on the Chibcha language of South America, a predecessor to the Spanish language of the area.

Publisher: HarperCollins 10 E 53rd St, 12th floor New York, NY 10022

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24. Why Geography Matters: Three Challenges Facing America ...

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Why Geography Matters: Three Challenges Facing America -- Climate Change, the Rise of China, and Global Terrorism
Harm de Blij

Michigan State University professor Harm de Blij argues that geographic illiteracy is a direct risk to America's national security in his book "Why Geography Matters." The author explains that in the event of an abrupt climate change, China will arise as a superpower and it will be easier for terrorist groups to threaten American interests. Mr. de Blij asserts that the only way for America to protect itself from these challenges is to understand the world's geography. This event was hosted by the World Affairs Council in Washington, DC.

Harm de Blij is Distinguished Professor of Geography at Michigan State University. He was the Geography Editor on ABC's "Good Morning America" for seven years and is an honorary life member of the National Geographic Society.

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

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25. Roving Mars: Spirit, Opportunity, and the Exploration of the Red Planet

On Sunday, September 18 at 9:30 am
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Roving Mars: Spirit, Opportunity, and the Exploration of the Red Planet
Steve Squyres

In 2005, two robotic rovers named Spirit and Opportunity touched down on the surface of Mars and began what was to be a 90-day exploration of the surface of the planet. Steve Squyres is the prinicipal scientist for the Mars Exploration Rover mission as well as the author of "Roving Mars: Spirit, Opportunity, and the Exploration of the Red Planet." It chronicles what began as a dream for Squyres in 1977 and became a mission like no other before it. Now hundreds of days into what was supposed to be a 90-day mission, the two rovers have gathered data on the surface material of the planet, atmospheric conditions, as well as insight into the potential for life on the red planet.

Steve Squyres is an astronomy professor at Cornell University and has participated in numerous spaceflight missions. He is the scientist and chief investigator behind the Mars Exploration Rover mission.

Publisher: Hyperion 77 West 66th St., 11th Floor New York, NY 10023

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26. My Father the Spy: An Investigative Memoir

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My Father the Spy: An Investigative Memoir
John Richardson

Esquire magazine's John Richardson chronicles the life of his father, one of the founding members of the CIA, in his new book "My Father the Spy." The author details his father's position as CIA station chief in Vienna, Manila, and Saigon with the help of declassified documents and interviews he conducted with former spies. Mr. Richardson also describes his own relationship with his father and how his involvement in the CIA weighed heavily on his entire family. This event was hosted by Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Washington, DC.

John Richardson is a writer-at-large for Esquire and the author of "In the Little World" and "The Viper's Club."

Publisher: HarperCollins 10 E 53rd Street New York, NY 10022

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27. Here's Where I Stand: A Memoir - Sen. Jesse Helms

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Here's Where I Stand: A Memoir
Sen. Jesse Helms

Book TV cameras caught up with former Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC) as he informally chatted with customers and his past constituents at Quail Ridge Bookstore in Raleigh, North Carolina. His new memoir is titled, "Here's Where I Stand."

Former Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC) served for thirty years in the U.S. Senate until his retirement in January 2003. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife Dorothy.

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28. After Words: Barbara Ehrenreich interviewed by Stephen Moore

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After Words: Barbara Ehrenreich interviewed by Stephen Moore
Video Link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/AfterWords/0905/arc_btv091105_4.ram

This week on After Words journalist and author Barbara Ehrenreich discusses her new book on the working conditions of American white-collar workers, titled, "Bait and Switch: The Futile Pursuit of the American Dream." She is interviewed by Stephen Moore, senior economics writer for the editorial page of the Wall Street Journal.

Barbara Ehrenreich is the author of thirteen books including the best-selling "Nickel and Dimed." She has been a columnist at the New York Times and Time magazine. Stephen Moore is senior economics writer for The Wall Street Journal editorial board and the author of several books including "Bullish on Bush: How the Ownership Society Will Make America Richer."

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29. 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus

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1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus
Charles Mann

In the year before Christopher Columbus landed in 1492, there were more people in the Americas than in Europe. This is the conclusion reached by Charles Mann in his new book, "1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus." In it, the author describes the cultures of the Aztec and Native American peoples of the Americas as well as the technological innovations of their respective cultures. He refutes the commonly taught version of the Americas before Columbus, saying it wasn't a sparsely populated wilderness but a cultivated land populated by advanced peoples.

Charles Mann is a correspondent for Science, Wired, and the Atlantic Monthly. He is the co-author of "The Aspirin Wars" and "Noah's Choice: The Future of Endangered Species" among others.

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

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40. on now....

I loves me some archeology!

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30. Her Majesty's Spymaster: Elizabeth I, Sir Francis Walsingham, and ...

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Her Majesty's Spymaster: Elizabeth I, Sir Francis Walsingham, and the Birth of Modern Espionage
Stephen Budiansky

Sir Francis Walsingham was the first spymaster in Elizabethan England and is widely recognized as being one of the father's of modern espionage tactics. In his new book, "Her Majesty's Spymaster: Elizabeth I, Sir Francis Walsingham, and the Birth of Modern Espionage," author Stephen Budiansky chronicles the life of the man who served as Queen Elizabeth I's principle secretary and used his position to spy against Spain and France.

Stephen Budiansky is a military historian and journalist and the author of nine books. He currently works as a correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly and his work appears in the Washington Post and New York Times.

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

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31. The Interrogators: Task Force 500 and America's Secret War Against AlQaeda

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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 Interrogators," 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, held at Robin's Bookstore in Philadelphia, was part of that city's First Person Festival. For more information about the festival, visit www.firstpersonfestival.org.

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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32. Radical Evolution: The Promise and Peril of Enhancing Our Minds,Bodies...

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Radical Evolution: The Promise and Peril of Enhancing Our Minds, Our Bodies -- and What It Means to Be Human
Joel Garreau

Joel Garreau looks closely at scientific efforts to enhance human capability through technology and our increasing understanding of the genome. Mr. Garreau writes that the increasing rate at which scientists are identifying genome components could result in longer lifespans for humans, less disease, and stronger bodies, among other breakthroughs. Using data culled from scientific research, the author creates three different scenarios of the world's future. The event was held at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.

Joel Garreau is the author of "Edge City: Life on the New Frontier" and "The Nine Nations of North America." He has been a senior fellow at George Mason University as well as the University of California - Berkeley. He is currently a reporter and editor at the Washington Post.

Publisher: Doubleday 1745 Broadway New York, NY 10019

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35. Thanks for doing this

About to watch...

"2:00 John Crawford, The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell: An Accidental Soldier's Account of the War in Iraq"

Have heard great things about this book.

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36. Thanks for the reminder. Damn. missed the first half.

what are your impressions?


edit: freeper punktuation

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38. ...

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39. Spank!

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41. Galloway handed Hitchens his head on a stick-Maybe he can run

for governor of California