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The day after Carol Ross Joynt's husband died, she learned that he was being investigated for criminal federal tax fraud. She discusses the tax clause that protected her from the liabilities of her husband's actions.

Title: Haiti After the Earthquake Author: Paul Farmer Publisher: PublicAffairs Type: Non Fiction Released: July 12, 2011 Length: 456 pages...

Title: The Real State of America Atlas: Mapping the Myths and Truths of the United States Author: Cynthia Enloe and Joni Seager Publisher: Pe...

Author Margaret Heffernan discusses the psychological pressures that can lead to willful blindness, especially in the corporate world.

Doug Edwards discusses his new book, "I'm Feeling Lucky," what it was like to do brand management for Google in 1999, and whether the search giant is too successful.

Rachel Shteir discusses her new book, "The Steal," why people shoplift, and how much it costs American families.

Author Ann Patchett discusses what it's like to open her own bookstore and what she finds most surprising about her entrepreneurial efforts.

Singer/songwriter Alina Simone discusses her new book, life as a struggling musician, and what compels her to continue pursuing music.

Avery Monsen, co-author of the new book <em>I Feel Relatively Neutral About New York</em>, explains his thoughts about the Big Apple.