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Robert Downey, Jr. The Futurist
Animal scientist Temple Grandin explains how her autism gives her special insights into understanding animal communication: Animals in Translation. Then, former Buffalo Bills head coach Marv Levy reflects on his 47-year career in football. Douglas Coupland explores the challenges of overcoming loneliness in his new novel, Eleanor Rigby. And Robert Downey, Jr. shares his first musical recording, The Futurist.
Animal Insight
Animal scientist Temple Grandin describes how her autism helps her to understand animals: Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior.
Music: Soundtrack to At First Sight, music by Mark Isham: "A Simple Touch" / "At First Sight"
Music: Soundtrack to At First Sight, music by Mark Isham: "A Simple Touch" / "At First Sight"
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Former Buffalo Bills head coach Marv Levy recounts some of the best and worst memories of his career, and reflects on some of the lessons he's learned from coaching football: Where Else Would You Rather Be?
Events: Marv Levy will be speaking and signing books on:
Events: Marv Levy will be speaking and signing books on:
Where Do We All Belong?
Douglas Coupland explores the challenges of overcoming loneliness in his new novel, Eleanor Rigby.
ยป Read an excerpt of Eleanor Rigby in the Reading Room
Events: Douglas Coupland will be appearing on:
Tuesday, January 25th at 7pm
Barnes & Noble, ...
ยป Read an excerpt of Eleanor Rigby in the Reading Room
Events: Douglas Coupland will be appearing on:
Tuesday, January 25th at 7pm
Barnes & Noble, ...
Looking Forward
Robert Downey, Jr. on his first musical recording, The Futurist.
Music: The Futurist, Robert Downey, Jr.: "Man Like Me" / "Smile"
Music: The Futurist, Robert Downey, Jr.: "Man Like Me" / "Smile"
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