Books
Why This Wealthy British Scientist Saw So Much Potential in the United States of America
James Smithson's biographer offers insight into ideals born of the Age of Enlightenment that gave rise to the founding of the Smithsonian
Fantastically Repulsive
In this interview, Susan McGrath, author of "The Vanishing," describes getting up close and personal with vultures
Admiring the Masters
In this Q & A, Arthur Lubow, author of "Americans in Paris," compares the Paris of today with the one that inspired Manet, Monet and Renoir
Extraordinary Resilience
Psychiatrist Stuart Hauser answers questions about his new book, Out of the Woods, which chronicles four emotionally disturbed teenagers
Interview: Margaret Lowman
Bugs in trees and kids in labs get their due in a new book by "Canopy Meg"
An Interview with William E. Leuchtenburg, author of "New Faces of 1946"
William E. Leuchtenburg discusses the 1946 elections and how politics have changed
An Interview with Josh Hammer, Author of "Return to the Marsh"
Ben Block spoke with Josh about Iraq and reporting in dangerous regions of the world
Charlayne Hunter-Gault
Her new book says our views of Africa are outdated.
Excerpt from Elizabeth Winthrop's "Counting on Grace"
This novel about a 12-year-old mill worker was inspired by a Lewis Hine photograph.
Saving New Orleans
In a new book, the author of "Forrest Gump" paints an uncommonly vivid picture of an overlooked chapter in American history and its unlikely hero
Interview with Andrew Lawler, Author of "A Mystery Fit for a Pharaoh"
Andrew Lawler discusses imperialism and the natural romance of studying ancient cultures.
Interview with John Seidensticker and Susan Lumpkin
The authors of "Building an Arc" talk about wildlife conservation and what drew them to work with tigers.
Interview with Adam Goodheart, Author of "Back to the Future"
The author talks about what makes the newly renovated Patent Office Building special
An Interview with Author David Karp, Fruit Detective
The author of "Berried Treasure" discusses fruit mysteries and pith helmet style
Every Book Its Reader
The Power of the Printed Word to Stir the World, by Nicholas A. Basbanes
Building the Bomb
A book about atomic scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer charts the debate over deployment of the first A-bomb and the anxiety that suffused its first live test
World's Unlikeliest Bestseller
Fifty years ago a brewer's bet spawned a compelling compendium of feats, stunts and trivia
Conquering Polio
Fifty years ago, a scientific panel declared Jonas Salk's polio vaccine a smashing success. A new book takes readers behind the headlines
American Bounty
A new book documents a week in the life of America in all its rich, colorful, contradictory, nostalgic, emotional, heartfelt and, oh yes, exuberant...glory
Fakahatchee Ghosts
But no exorcisms, please these rare orchids are the stars of a hit movie and a best-selling book
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