Arts
Anthony Bourdain And Carla Hall Turbocharge D.C.'s Hunger Fighters
Celebrity chefs haven't just made us aware of the latest noshing fashions; they have also spread the word about anti-hunger initiatives like those at the innovative DC Central Kitchen.
For Dyslexics, A Font And A Dictionary That Are Meant To Help
A designer who has dyslexia has created a font to avoid confusion and add clarity. And two English researchers are making a dictionary that favors meaning over the alphabet.
Book News: Battle Over Maurice Sendak's Book Collection Sparks A Lawsuit
The dispute centers on many of the late author's rare books, which a Philadelphia museum says are being withheld by Sendak's trustees. Also: Isaac Asimov's Foundation trilogy may be coming to HBO.
Behind The Famous Story, A Difficult 'Wild Truth'
When Christopher McCandless died in the wilds of Alaska, his story became famous all over the world. A new memoir by his sister Carine reveals some of the reasons he chose to walk away from the world.
From Sizzling Fajitas To The Super Bowl, How Sounds Help Sell
Joel Beckerman is a composer who specializes in sonic branding. His new book is called The Sonic Boom: How Sound Transforms the Way We Think, Feel, and Buy.
Singer/Songwriter Heather Maloney to Perform at Roots Revival Stage
Singer/songwriter Heather Maloney has a dynamic, expressive sound that she says is influenced by "adventure folk."
Veterans Voices Multitracked, Overdubbed, Amplified Through An Actor
A new multimedia stage production, led by a Juilliard composer and an Iraq veteran who took up acting, hopes to help struggling soldiers battle post-traumatic stress disorder.
A 3-Star General Explains 'Why We Lost' In Iraq, Afghanistan
In his new book, a former Army lieutenant general compares the war on terrorism to Alcoholics Anonymous: "Step one is admitting you have a problem."
Actress Anjelica Huston's Memoir Has Glitz, But Lacks Depth
Anjelica Huston's memoir is all Hollywood, all the time. It's full of anecdotes about Jack Nicholson and other stars. But these stories of excess, fame and money lack feeling and subtext.