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A 'Postcard' View Of China's Global Prominence
Journalist James Fallows explores China's recent rise to power and what it means for the US in his new book of essays, Postcards Tomorrow Square. ()

Original Soundtrack; 'Elephant Walk'
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Composer:
Sampson
CD Title:
Fast, Cheap & Out of Control
Label:
Accurate
Catalog Number:
5027
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Robert Walters; 'Bulldog Run'
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Artist:
Robert Walters
CD Title:
Cure All
Label:
Palmetto
Catalog Number:
21322
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- Artist: Robert Walter
- Label: Palmetto
- Released: 2008
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Elmer Bernstein; 'Endings'
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Artist:
Elmer Bernstein
CD Title:
The Grifters [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Label:
Varese Sarabande
Catalog Number:
5290
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- Artist: Elmer Bernstein
- Label: Varese Sarabande
- Released: 1990
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Sonny Rollins; 'Skylark'
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Sonny Rollins
Composer:
Hoagy Charmichael
CD Title:
Silver City: a Celebration of 25 Years On Milestone
Label:
Milestone
Catalog Number:
2501
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- Label: Milestone
- Released: 1996
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Remembrances Donald Westlake: Hard-Boiled To The End
The award-winning mystery writer died from a heart attack on Dec. 31 at the age of 75. Westlake wrote more than 100 novels and numerous screenplays, including the Academy Award-nominated screenplay for The Grifters. ()

Perhapst; 'Alamand'
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Perhapst
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Books We Like By Maureen Corrigan Lingering Love And Loss In 'Lark & Termite'

Maureen Corrigan reviews Jayne Anne Phillips' Lark & Termite, a novel that weaves together the story of an American soldier fighting (and dying) in Korea in 1950, with that of his family struggling with their loss nine years later. ()

Iggy & the Stooges; 'Search and Destroy'
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Iggy & the Stooges
Composer:
Pop/Williamson
CD Title:
Raw Power
Label:
Sony
Catalog Number:
66229
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Postcards From Tomorrow Square: Reports From China

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Coming Up:

Dec. 31 · From the band R.E.M, singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck and bassist Mike Mills. Plus, Mick Jones, the former lead singer of The Clash and Tony James, formerly of Generation X.

Jan. 1 · Comedian Steve Martin talks about his years as a stand up comic -- and why he ended that part of his career.

Jan. 2 · Actor Seth Rogen, the star of Pinapple Express and Knocked Up. Plus, singer Josh Brolin.