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Watch: Shape Shifter is guitar legend Carlos Santana's 36th album and is a 13-song instrumental tour de force featuring tracks spanning from the late 1990s to the present. It comprises mostly original compositions that had been stashed away for an instrumental project. |
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World Café: Bonnie Raitt is an incredible musician and talented artist who has been promoting blues music since 1971. Her mastery of the craft can be heard on her new CD, Slipstream, which is featured on World Café. |
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Tupelo Public Radio Project: In the Time of Gods is the ninth studio album from beloved singer-songwriter and long-time Razor & Tie mainstay Dar Williams. As Dar explains it, "I'm interested in power right now," she says. "I'm in my 40s, and I'm shocked that the cafe conversations I had in my 20s 'Somebody has to do something!' are now my responsibility. I see people who are actually doing things that you always dreamed somebody would do, and I can help make that a reality. So the stakes are higher, in a good way, but you also see the shadow, the reckless behavior, where a person can lose it all in a weekend." |
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Fresh Air: Fresh Air Remembers Maurice Sendak Where the Wild Things Are In the forty years since Max first cried "Let the wild rumpus start," Maurice Sendak's classic picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. Now, in celebration of this special anniversary, introduce a new generation to Max's imaginative journey to Where the Wild Things Are. |
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The Diane Rehm Show: A tale inspired by the U.S. AIDS epidemic in the 1980s follows the experiences of individuals — including the bisexual narrator — who are torn by devastating losses and whose perspectives on tolerance and love are shaped by awareness of what might have been. |
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The Madeleine Brand Show: The past is prelude to the future. But how much of our lives do most of us really remember? And what would our memories tell us if they could? Get ready to harness the power of your autobiographical memory. New York Times bestselling author, renowned health advocate, actress, performer and memory expert, Marilu Henner, helps you develop the ability to remember more of your past, to recall it more clearly and most of all, to understand your memories as a blueprint for the extraordinary life you were meant to have. |
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Marketplace: Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History Did you know that breast milk contains substances similar to cannabis? Or that it’s sold on the Internet for 262 times the price of oil? Feted and fetishized, the breast is an evolutionary masterpiece. But in the modern world, the breast is changing. Breasts are getting bigger, arriving earlier and attracting newfangled chemicals. Increasingly, the odds are stacked against us in the struggle with breast cancer, even among men. What makes breasts so mercurial — and so vulnerable? In this informative and highly entertaining account, intrepid science reporter Florence Williams sets out to uncover the latest scientific findings from the fields of anthropology, biology and medicine. The result is a fascinating exploration of where breasts came from, where they have ended up and what we can do to save them. Book |
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Talk of the Nation: The New Jersey senator, Olympic gold medalist and former championship player for the New York Knicks outlines recommendations for breaking current political cycles while advising American voters on how to become more involved, sharing historical examples of challenges to democracy that were effectively surmounted by change-oriented citizens. |
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All Things Considered: Five-time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close stars in this emotional and thought-provoking tale of a woman forced to live as a man in 19th century Ireland. After thirty years of keeping up the charade, a new love threatens to destroy everything she's worked so hard to build. |
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Diana Ross LIVE in Central Park On July 21, 1983, the legendary Diana Ross took the stage in New York's Central Park before an audience of over 800,000. Soon after the show began, pouring rain and heavy wind threatened to put an end to the show, but Diana pushed on for much of the set, urging the drenched crowd to remain calm and stay with her. Eventually the torrential storm put an end to the performance, but not before Diana promised her fans she would return the next day. True to her word, Diana performed the entire concert again on July 22nd for the people of New York. Initially broadcast live around the world, this renowned concert remained largely unseen for 30 years, and has never been released on DVD until now. |
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Morning Edition: Dark Shadows: The Complete Original Series Formerly available only as a limited edition, this boxed set contains every eerie episode of the original Gothic suspense series Dark Shadows (1966-1971) plus a wealth of bonus interviews with the stars and creative members that made the supernatural thriller a cult favorite and an enduring television classic. |
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Ray-Ban New Wayfarer Sunglasses The New Wayfarer from Ray-Ban updates their iconic sunglass silhouette with a slightly smaller, more rounded shape. The result is a contemporary look that still oozes throw-back style. |
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Black & Decker 7.2-Volt Cordless Drill Ideal for do-it-yourselfers and home renovation enthusiasts, the Black & Decker 7.2-Volt Cordless Drill with Keyless Chuck gives you the power and versatility you need to tackle a range of around-the-house jobs. Its two speeds, keyless chuck and integrated battery make operation smooth and consistent, while a fan-cooled motor ensures optimum durability and reliable performance. |
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Heavy-guage porcelain-enameled lid and bowl, factory-assembled stainless steel One-Touch cleaning system, sweeper system, rust-resistant aluminum legs, removable high-capacity ash catcher, glass-reinforced nylon handles, hinged cooking grate. |
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A special new release from The Splendid Table! The Splendid Table's brand-new project, A Summertime Grilling Guide, will inspire you to expand your outdoor cooking repertoire. It's jammed with more than 40 recipes including ones for refreshing beverages and salads alongside ones for savory meats and sauces. This one guide gives you plenty of tips, too, from choosing the grill that's right for you to insights about cooking over fire. To find out more about A Summertime Grilling Guide visit the book's webpage or click here to pre-order now. |
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