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March 1999
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Features
Racing to Round Up Readers
Whether they're browsing used titles in Larry McMurtry's Texas warehouse, or ordering on-line, book buyers are a hot commodity
Looking Back and Ahead
With regret but a legacy of accomplishment, the Secretary plans to leave the Smithsonian in December
When Clock Birds Sing
Caution: Unexpected birdsong can cause flashbacks that lift the listener out of time and place
Making Art Accessible
Roslyn Walker plans to extend the African museum into the classroom and send exhibits on the road
Paderewski's Piano
When Polish pianist Ignace Paderewski toured America, he became a celebrity—and boosted Steinway
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