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'Istanbul': A Twisted Tale Of Foreign Espionage
()In Joseph Kanon's new spy thriller, Istanbul Passage, former intelligence aide Leon Bauer is caught in the complexities of post-World War II life, in a story of moral compromise and shifting loyalties.
From 'App' To 'Tea': English Examined In '100 Words'
The Story of English in 100 Words examines the evolution of the English language through 100 words.
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Examining 'The Leftovers,' After The Rapture
What if the rapture actually occurred? Tom Perrotta's novel examines who gets left behind on Earth.
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Keeping Your Kids Safe Online: It's 'Common Sense'
Young people "self-reveal before they self-reflect," says child advocate James Steyer.
()Mohammed Hanif On Secrets And Lies In Pakistan()
May 24, 2012 The journalist turns to fiction to tell Pakistan's hardest truths. His first novel, A Case of Exploding Mangoes, investigated the death of dictator Zia-ul-Haq; and his latest, Our Lady of Alice Bhatti, looks at the fate of women and minorities in the country.
Fitness & Nutrition
Happy Feet: Tips For Healthier Running()
May 23, 2012 Have you thought about switching to barefoot running? New York Times exercise columnist Gretchen Reynolds did — and promptly injured herself. She details what she did wrong — and how to keep your own feet healthy — in her new book, The First 20 Minutes.
I Vs. We: The 'Heart' Of Our Political Differences()
May 22, 2012 For years, the Tea Party has held individualism up as the great American value. But columnist E.J. Dionne Jr. says that Americans historically have prized communitarianism just as much. In Our Divided Political Heart, Dionne argues that America is at its best when it balances the two.
'It Worked For Me': Life Lessons From Colin Powell()
May 22, 2012 If you're looking for advice on leadership, it's good to start with a four-star general. In his new memoir, former Secretary of State Colin Powell offers advice and anecdotes drawn from his childhood in the Bronx and his military career — and reflects candidly about the lead-up to the Iraq war.
Poetry
NewsPoet: Carmen Gimenez Smith's Day In Verse()
May 21, 2012 Each month, NPR's All Things Considered invites a poet into the newsroom to see how the show comes together and to write an original poem about the news. This month, our NewsPoet is Carmen Gimenez Smith. Want to write your own poem about the day's news? You can put them in the comments below.
Americans: A 'Bunch Of Amateurs,' And Proud Of It()
May 19, 2012 In his new book, journalist Jack Hitt says America's amateur spirit goes back to the nation's origins — and it's nothing to be ashamed of. The Europeans viewed the Americans as an "unfinished people," Hitt says. "We were amateur everything." And it's only made the nation better.
