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(General Anthony C. Zinni)
Nobel Prize-winning scientist Eric Kandel explains the latest in the science of remembering. Then, noted literary editor Starling Lawrence describes his new novel. And we'll hear about ten historic events that unexpectedly changed America. Plus, General Anthony Zinni argues that everything the U.S. military learned in the past 40 years has been ignored in Iraq.
The Science of Memory
We are who we are in large part because of what we remember. Find out the latest in the science of the mind, with Nobel Prize-winning scientist Eric R. Kandel. His new book is In Search of Memory.
The Lightning Keeper
Starling Lawrence, editor-in-chief of W.W. Norton, has written a new novel called The Lightning Keeper.
Events: Starling Lawrence will be reading and signing books
Monday, April 10 at 7 pm
The Chelsea Barnes and Noble
675 6th Avenue, at 21st Street
Events: Starling Lawrence will be reading and signing books
Monday, April 10 at 7 pm
The Chelsea Barnes and Noble
675 6th Avenue, at 21st Street
Ten Days that Changed America
Ten Days that Unexpectedly Changed America is a documentary series airing on the History Channel April 9 through April 13. Susan Werbe co-produced the series, and Marco Williams directed the Freedom Summer episode, which looks into the kilings of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and James Chaney.
Military Lessons from a Military Man
General Tony Zinni feels that America has become a de facto empire. He's co-author of a new book called The Battle for Peace: A Frontline Vision of America's Power and Purpose
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