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10:00 am
Thu December 13, 2012

Douglas Smith On The Final Days Of The Russian Aristocracy

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In 1917, the glittering elite of Tzarist Russia were crushed, practically overnight, by the Communist revolution. What happened to the nearly two million people who lived at the top of Russian society? Douglas Smith, awarding-winning historian and author, joins us to talk about "Former People: The Final Days of the Russian Aristocracy."

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Author Interview
12:02 pm
Wed December 12, 2012

Nassim Nicholas Taleb On "Antifragile"

Cover of 'Antifragile' by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

How do we deal with uncertainty and chaos? Ross Reynolds sits down with Nassim Nicholas Taleb and explores the concept of "Antifragile" and what can be gained from disorder. 

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Books
9:00 am
Tue December 4, 2012

Naomi Wolf On Sexuality And Creativity

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Author Naomi Wolf.

Naomi Wolf, author of "The Beauty Myth," has written a cultural and scientific history of the intersection of sexuality and creativity. She joins us to talk about "Vagina: A New Biography."

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Books
1:38 pm
Mon December 3, 2012

Nancy Pearl's 10 Favorite Books Of 2012

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The Nancy Pearl action figure.

So many good books, so little time. If you're searching for a book that would make a perfect holiday gift or just looking for your next great read, here are Nancy Pearl's favorite books of 2012.

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