Lectures tagged "Books"

Robert Darnton: The Case for Books
Robert Darnton
February 3, 2010
00:57:50
Robert Darnton, director of the Harvard University Library, discusses the historical and cultural importance of the printed word.
The Future of Reading: Books Without Pages?
David Pogue
October 24, 2009
01:36:23
New York Times personal technology columnist David Pogue takes a look at how reading and books will be experienced in the future. Steve Haber of Sony, Neil Jones of Interead, and Mary Lou Jepsen, founder of Pixel Qi, showcase new technology.
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Lincoln, The Reader
Douglas Wilson
October 14, 2008
00:58:44
Douglas L. Wilson examines the legend of Abraham Lincoln's self-education.
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Mary Alice Monroe: Time Is A River
Mary Alice Monroe
July 10, 2008
00:49:27
Mary Alice Monroe discusses her latest novel, Time Is A River. It's the story of Mia Landan, a woman healing from divorce in a remote cabin by a river.
Iris and Roy Johansen: Silent Thunder
Iris Johansen
July 8, 2008
00:43:00
Mother and son authors, Iris and Roy Johansen, team up to discuss their latest collaboration, Silent Thunder. The story is a suspense tale about a mysterious submarine that holds a dark secret.
Jackie Collins: Married Lovers
Jackie Collins
June 26, 2008
00:36:21
In her latest sizzling book, internationally bestselling author Jackie Collins explores what happens when lust and desire collide with marriage and power--and the results lead to murder. Collins is the author of more than 23 books, including Hollywood Divorces and Deadly Embrace.
Frank McCourt: Teacher Man
Frank McCourt
December 12, 2006
01:17:10
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt speaks about his most recent book, Teacher Man, an urgent tribute to teachers everywhere.
Dante's Purgatorio: Canto XIV
Maria Esposito Frank
September 25, 2006
01:13:18
Maria Esposito Frank, chair of the department of modern language and cultures at the University of Hartford, presents an analysis and reading of the 14th canto of Dante's Purgatorio.