Ian Stewart, an international war correspondent and self-proclaimed "adrenaline addict" nearly lost his life when a renegade soldier fired on his vehicle in Sierra Leone seriously wounding him and killing a fellow journalist. He recounts his experiences in his book Ambushed. Plus, Bill Harris joins members of the A.I.A. Rick Bell and Leevi Kiil to talk about some of the city’s beautiful historic buildings, One Thousand New York Buildings. Dona Tartt shares her latest novel, The Little Friend. And a conversation with David White, executive director and producer of The Dance Theatre Workshop.
Ian Stewart
Ian Stewart, an international war correspondent and self-proclaimed "adrenaline addict" nearly lost his life when a renegade soldier fired on his vehicle in Sierra Leone seriously wounding him and killing a fellow journalist. He recounts his experiences in his book Ambushed: A War Reporter’s Life on the Line.
Bill Harris, Rick Bell and Leevi Kiil
Bill Harris joins members of the A.I.A. Rick Bell and Leevi Kiil to talk about some of the city’s beautiful historic buildings, One Thousand New York Buildings: A Unique Portrait of a Resilient City in Words and All New Photographs.
Dona Tartt
It’s been ten years since Dona Tartt published her best selling novel, The Secret History. She shares her latest novel, The Little Friend. Read an excerpt in the Reading Room.
David White
A conversation with David White, executive director and producer of The Dance Theatre Workshop.
Nigella Lawson Shares Her Recipes
Nigella Lawson, one of Britain's most influential and beautiful culinary personalities, shares her recipes and latest cookbook, Nigella Bites From Family Meals to Elegant Dinners -- Easy, Delectable Recipes for Any Occasion.
Nigela's Party Girl Recipe
Halloumi With Chili
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons chopped, seeded ...
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