Heres a look at some of the current best selling nonfiction books according to u. N. Ty bound, a indy bound, a group of independent bookstores. Topping the list is when breath becomes air, in which the late neurosurgeon contemplates his own mortality. Tanehisi coats, winner of last Years National book award, looks at the current state of black america in between the world and me. In seven brief lessons on physics, the author reviews concepts of modern physics. Next, how medicine can best be used to extend and enrich the final days of a persons life in being mortal. Our look of best selling nonfiction books continues with timothy e begans the immortal irishman, a civil war general and governor of the montana territory. In spain in our hearts, National Book Award Winning author adam hopingshield explores americas involvement in the spanish civil war. Bill bryson in the road to little dribbling. And in smarter, faster, better, a New York Times reporter explores how to increase productivit
She coauthored the smartest guys in the room about the fall of enron, but more important than that, she actually foretold it a few years earlier when she started asking questions, is enron overvalued x is it transparent. Actually, when she says there may be another issue brewing, we probably ought to sit up and listen. To my left, ben strauss, hes written in depth on College Athletics, but hes really dived into the very rich and multidimensional Human Interest stories behind College Athletes and athletes around the world. Actually, hes got my sons dream job. Frankly, my dream job. So its really great to have you here, and thank you pote for coming both for coming to this years Annapolis Book festival. American dream, american greed, you know, its a very provocative title. And i think today were in for a real treat. Were going to try to have a very lively 30minute discussion, and im going to try to leave room for about 10, 15 minutes of audience questions before we break, and we have a
Stamp, and a keynote address by Loyola University maryland professor karsonya wise whitehead. Alelia it is my pleasure to introduce broderick johnson. Please quiet down and join me in welcoming mr. John jarvis. Good afternoon. Its a great honor to be here with you at this incredible to celebratecheon the contribution of africanamericans to the memory of the United States of america. Gardner, sylvia cyrus. In two, the National Park service are celebrating our centennial. Year centennial theme is Hallowed Ground. This years theme is directly connected to the National Parks it prompts us to reflect on the legacy of national africanamericans. When i became the director in 2009 i made it a priority of the National Heart service to use our parks to create civic dialogue to reawaken history and create new memories. We are encouraging all americans to find your parks. Find that Hallowed Ground that resonates with you. Those Hallowed Grounds can include National Parks such as Carter G Woodson a
Would get the laugh, you know, from the other guys. Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by and by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. Carnegie corporation of new york. Supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of International Peace and security. At carnegie. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff some of the biggest names in republican politics took on donald trump with growing fervor today. In salt lake city, mitt romney injected himself into the middle of the g. O. P race, just ahead of tonights candidate debate. If we republicans choose donald trump as our nominee, the prospects for a safe and prosp
Their skirt and they would he would get the laugh, you know, from the other guys. Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by and by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. Carnegie corporation of new york. Supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of International Peace and security. At carnegie. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff some of the biggest names in republican politics took on donald trump with growing fervor today. In salt lake city, mitt romney injected himself into the middle of the g. O. P race, just ahead of tonights candidate debate. If we republicans choose donald trump as our nominee, the