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AirTalk

AirTalk for January 2, 2006

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Gateways To Southern California; Destination Moon; Every Book Its Reader: The Power Of The Printed Word To Stir The World; Spectacular Sex
Gateways To Southern California; Destination Moon; Every Book Its Reader: The Power Of The Printed Word To Stir The World; Spectacular Sex

Gateways To Southern California; Destination Moon; Every Book Its Reader: The Power Of The Printed Word To Stir The World; Spectacular Sex

Gateways To Southern California

AirTalk for January 2, 2006

The mountains of Southern California historically posed a formidable barrier to travel. Almost all overland travel to the populated areas of the region was, and is, funneled through a small number of mountain passes. Larry speaks with author and historian John Robinson about his latest book, Gateways to Southern California. In it, Robinson tells the saga of each of the mountain passes and the importance these gateways played to the history of Southern California.

Destination Moon

AirTalk for January 2, 2006

This new survey of NASA’s moon program summarizes each Apollo flight, and attempted flight. Larry talks with Rod Pyle about his new book which includes passages of the recorded dialogue of the astronauts themselves. Pyle's new book is Destination Moon: The Apollo Missions in the Astronauts’ Own Words.

Every Book Its Reader: The Power Of The Printed Word To Stir The World

AirTalk for January 2, 2006

Larry speaks with noted bibliophile, Nicholas Basabanes about his latest book, Every Book Its Reader: The Power of the Printed Word to Stir the World. In it, Basbanes explores what we can learn about some of the most famous figures in history by knowing what they read and profiles some of the most articulate readers of our time.

Spectacular Sex

AirTalk for January 2, 2006

Sex expert Annie Sprinkle’s new book explains how to get the most out of sex. In the book, she advises readers on how to take charge of their sex lives, sharing experiences from her time in the adult movie industry. Larry talks to Sprinkle about her book, her life, and the tricks of the trade. Annie Sprinkle's book is titled Dr. Sprinkle's Spectacular Sex.