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Secrets of the Tomb
Ms. Robbins discussed her book Secrets of the Tomb: Skull and Bones, The Ivy League, and the Hidden Paths of Power, published by Little, Brown and Company. Founded in the nineteenth century, the Order of Skull and Bones secretly recruits a small number of Yale juniors for membership each year. The members, known as "bonesmen," are sworn to secrecy about the activities, power and scope of the society. Ms. Robbins interviewed 100 "bonesmen" for information about the secret initiation rites and the organization's influence on world affairs.
Type: Media
Blinded by the Right
Mr. Brock talked about his book Blinded by the Right: The Conscience of an Ex-Conservative, published by Crown. The book details his involvement in the conservative movement and various investigations of the Clintons while in the White House. It also talks about his own political ideology and how it had changed over the years. Mr. Brock talked about party politics and the media and how changing his ideology had affected his work.
Type: Media
The Bureau and the Mole
Mr. Vise was interviewed about his book, The Bureau and the Mole: The Unmasking of Robert Philip Hanssen, the Most Dangerous Double Agent in FBI History, published by Atlantic Monthly Press.
Type: Media
Camelot at Dawn
Ms. Garside talked about her book Camelot at Dawn: Jacqueline and John Kennedy in Georgetown, May 1954, published by Johns Hopkins University Press. The book is on John and Jacqueline Kennedy's first year of marriage in their Georgetown home. It includes the work of photographer Orlando Suero, who spent five days with the Kennedys documenting a typical week in the young couple's life.
Type: Media
The Far Side of Eden
Mr. Conaway talked about his book, The Far Side of Eden: The Ongoing Saga of Napa Valley, published by Houghton Mifflin Co. This is Mr. Conaway's second volume on one of the wealthiest enclaves in America, where there are planning issues over new development and clashes between the interests of agriculture and the environment.
Type: Media
Author Interview
At the book fair Mr. Srodes was interviewed briefly about his book Franklin: The Essential Founding Father, published by Regnery.
Type: Media
Lindbergh: Flight's Enigmatic Hero
Mr. Hardesty talked about his biography Lindbergh: Flight's Enigmatic Hero, published by Harcourt. The book is a richly illustrated account of Lindbergh's entire life.
Type: Media
Center of the Storm
Ms. Harris talked about her book Center of the Storm: Practicing Principled Leadership in Times of Crisis, published by WND Books. The book relates her role as Secretary of State in Florida during the controversial 2000 presidential election to management techniques in a guide to principled leadership.
Type: Media
Campaign Finance Reform
Senator McCain talked about campaign finance reform. Following his prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Global Justice
Mr. Glover spoke about the issue of global justice. Among the issues he addressed were the mission of the TransAfrica forum, potential war against Iraq, global reparations for slavery, and aid to developing countries. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media