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John le Carre, a former British intelligence officer, is the author of many best-selling espionage thrillers including <em>The Spy Who Came In From The Cold; Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy </em>and <em>The Constant Gardener</em>. Le Carre is a pseudonym -- his real name is David Cornwell.

Colorful Crime Boss Inspires Le Carre's 'Traitor'

For his 22nd novel, celebrated author and former intelligence officer John le Carre found inspiration in a real Russian criminal. Our Kind Of Traitor details the shady activities of a crime lord named Dima operating in Moscow's underworld of dirty money.

Pollster's Book IDs Society's 'Microtrends'

Mark Penn, a Democratic pollster who advises Sen. Hillary Clinton's campaign, talks about Microtrends. Penn's book identifies dozens of niche audiences, from "caffeine crazies" to "snowed-under slobs."

What's Triggering Your Migraine?

What do a strong latte, a drop in barometric pressure, and soybeans have in common? Neurologist Dr. David Buchholz believes they're all triggers for migraines. And he doesn't believe heavy-duty pain medications are the answer.

'The Forgotten Hero' Of The Civil Rights Movement

Octavius Catto led the fight to desegregate Philadelphia's horse-drawn streetcars, raised all-black regiments to fight in the Civil War, and pushed for black voting rights — all before the age of 32. Despite all that, he's barely remembered today. But a new book sheds life on his groundbreaking work.

An Iraqi cuts a pomegranate on his fruit stall at the Al-Shorja market, central Baghdad, in 2007. In her book <em>Day of Honey</em>, author Annia Ciazadlo says she visited the local Bagdhad markets when first arriving as a reporter in order "to to comprehend the place I've landed in, to touch and feel and take in the raw materials of my new surroundings."

'Day Of Honey': The Unifying Sweetness Of Food

Journalist Annia Ciezadlo covered the Iraq War and the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict for major newspapers. While abroad, she absorbed local recipes and the culture of food, and stories like the bravery of a mother driving across Baghdad for her 11-year-old daughter's birthday cake.

Pete Seeger released two albums this year: <em>Pete Remembers Woody</em> (a Woody Guthrie tribute) and <em>A More Perfect Union,</em> a collaboration with guitarist Lorre Wyatt.

At 93, Pete Seeger Keeps The Fire Burning Low

The folk singer, environmentalist and activist remains active and busy. He splits the firewood that heats his home overlooking the Hudson River, and he's just published a book of his collected writings and released two new albums.

A spate of horrific attacks in New York has people fearful of returning to work

Companies in New York City face another setback as they push workers to come back to work: Employees are saying they don't feel safe in the city anymore.

A man who held up a bank demanding his own money becomes an unlikely hero

Many in Lebanon can't access their life savings because of the economic crisis. A hostage-taker in Beirut surrendered in exchange for some of his funds, which he needed for his father's medical bills.

As "The Lady In The Tutti-Frutti Hat" from <em>The Gang's All Here</em>, Carmen Miranda embodied the sexual, social and political complexities of fruit in Latin America.

Fruta Extraña: The Story Of Fruit In Latin America, Told Through Music

From the Chiquita Banana Girl to the Banana Republic, Alt.Latino takes a knife to the rich, fruit-themed songs that pervade Latin music.

Will Bed Bath & Beyond sink like Sears or rise like Best Buy?

The company has been on a rollercoaster of crises, including a meme-stock rise and crash. Its latest financial report comes Thursday.

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