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• Mitch Albom (Journalist) Have A Little Faith (#1101)

  Albom's latest book is a journey of discovering life's purpose and the divine spark inside us all. [26 minutes]

• Matthew Weiner (Producer/Creator) Mad Men (#1102)

  A conversation with the creator of the three time EMMY winner for Outstanding Drama Series. [26 minutes]

• Daphne Rose Kingma (Personal Coach) The Ten Things to Do When Your Life Falls Apart (#1104)

  A personal coach offers simple, yet effective strategies for coping with current issues we face. [26 minutes]

• Dean Koontz (Author) A Big Little Life (#1105)

  Dean Koontz's new book shows us that in each little life we can see great truth and beauty. [26 minutes]

• Terri Cheney (Attorney) The Dark Side of Innocence (#1117)

  Terri Cheney wrote the bestselling memoir, Manic, about her life as a successful Beverly Hills attorney battling bi-polar disorder. With her latest book, The Dark Side of Innocence, Terri explores her tumultuous formative years, growing up with the disorder while suffering alone in secrecy and silence. With poignant candor and compassion, she takes us on a journey from despair to hope, not only for herself, but for all the children and their families attempting to deal with this issue. [26 minutes]

• Erin Brockovich (Environmental Crusader) Rock Bottom (#1118)

  The renowned advocate for environmentally troubled communities discusses her book "Rock Bottom." [26 minutes]

• Leonard Mlodinow (Physicist) The Grand Design (#1119)

  Leonard Mlodinow and physicist Stephen Hawking question the conventional concepts of reality. [26 minutes]

• Esmeraldo Santiago (Author) Conquistadora (#1120)

  Esmeralda Santiago was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico before journeying to New York City. Her book, Conquistadora, is also about a journey but this time about the trials and tribulations of a restless young Spanish woman who leaves her native home of Spain to come to Puerto Rico in the Eighteen hundreds. Although a novel, this is an accurate, thrilling history of a Spanish-American territory on the verge of a historical moment reflected in all of America at the time. [26 minutes]

• Sir Ken Robinson (Knighted Creativity Teacher) Out of Our Minds (#1121)

  Dr. Prager details how words spoken to a child in times of a crisis will deliver positive results. [26 minutes]

• Andy Williams (Singer) Moon River and Me (#1122)

  Andy Williams is one of the world's best loved singers and entertainers. Andy has entertained millions through his music and now with his memoir, Moon River and Me, he not only shares his triumphs and setbacks, but gives us insight into the life of a warm, generous and always captivating gentleman. [26 minutes]

• Elaine Hall (Autism Coach) Now I See the Moon (#1123)

  Elaine Hall's work with autistic children was profiled in the HBO documentary, Autism: The Musical. [26 minutes]

• Lauren Kessler (Journalism Professor) My Teenage Werewolf (#1124)

  No relationship is as primal as that between mother and daughter and none as challenging when it comes to surviving the teenage years. With her book, My Teenage Werewolf, Lauren Kessler shares her and her daughter's struggle through this challenging time with an insightful, poignant and candid look at this defining relationship in a woman's life. [26 minutes]

• Dee Wallace (Actress) Bright Light (#1125)

  Wallace reveals the spiritual lessons she learned for a life in acting in her book "Bright Light." [26 minutes]

• Sir Ken Robinson (Knighted Creativity Teacher) Out of Our Minds (#1126)

  The author of "Out of Our Minds" offers a groundbreaking approach to understanding creativity. [26 minutes]

• Warren Bennis (Leadership Expert) Still Surprised (#1127)

  The foremost authority on leadership shares his life and knowledge of how true leaders come to be. [26 minutes]

• Garrett Burke (Graphic Designer) Quartera (#1128)

  Garrett Burke is a graphic designer whose work is immersed in our pop culture. His designs are seen in everything from Star Trek to Star Wars and from James Bond to Harry Potter. And, almost everyone in the country has held his art work in their hand, for he is the designer of the California quarter. Now with his book, Quarterama, we see how an idea becomes design, and how our country's most valued ideals are expressed on the state quarters of our nation. [26 minutes]

• David Goyer (Screenwriter-Batman Begins, The Dark Knight) Heaven's Shadow (#1129)

  David Goyer co-wrote the acclaimed Batman Begins and its sequel The Dark Night. He is also the creator of Blade and wrote the screenplay for the upcoming new film Superman, Man of Steel. Now, along with his co-author Michael Cassutt, he gives us his first novel, Heaven's Shadow, a sci-fi thriller that explores some of humankind's deepest thoughts about life, consciousness and the soul itself. [26 minutes]

• Carla Malden (Writer) Afterimage (#1130)

  Carla Malden co-wrote the acclaimed memoir, When Do I Start, with her dad, the great actor, Karl Malden, who was one of the first guests on Between the Lines. Now, sadly, her second memoir, Afterimage, is about her survival after the untimely death of her beloved husband. With in it, Carla takes us deep into the core of grief and how the heart keeps beating even when it is broken. [26 minutes]

• Dean Buonomano (Neurobiologist) Brain Bugs (#1131)

  Dr. Buonomano is a Professor in the Departments of Neurobiology and Psychology and The Brain Research Institute at UCLA. With his book, Brain Bugs, he provides insights into the brain's inherent imperfections, along with the tools to counteract them. [26 minutes]

• Rebecca Gladding (Psychiatrist) You Are Not Your Brain (#1132)

  The UCLA psychiatrist discusses how we can tap into our inner mind to lead a more fulfilling life. [26 minutes]

• Dennis Palumbo (Screenwriter/Psychologist) Writing from the Inside Out (#1133)

  Palumbo discusses breaking through creative barriers in his book "Writing from the Inside Out." [26 minutes]

• Kamran Khavarni (Artist) The Birth of Abstract Romanticisim (#1134)

  Kamran Khavarani is a world renowned artist and father of Abstract Romanticism. Abstract Romanticism was coined by Professor Albert Boime, one of the foremost social art historians. Before his recent passing he authored a book titled: The Birth of Abstract Romanticism, all about the art of Kamran Khavarani. The professor described Kamran's work as: "Resurrecting the romantic possibility that art can change the world." On this episode you'll meet Kamran and his paintings, and learn why the professor called his work: "Art for a new humanity." [26 minutes]

• Thomas Moore (Psychologist/Theolgian) The Care of the Soul in Medicine (#1135)

  Thomas Moore is a renowned psychotherapist and theologian whose best selling book, Care of the Soul, has touched the lives of millions around the world. A past guest on Between the Lines, Dr. Moore now joins us with, Care of the Soul in Medicine. Care of the Soul in Medicine details how important a role your soul plays in your health and also acts as a healing guide for patients, families and the people who care for them. [26 minutes]

• John Bryant (Philanthropist) Love Leadership (#1136)

  John Bryant is the chairman and CEO of Operation Hope. President Clinton called John Hope Bryant; "A whirlwind of ideas and action." He is a philanthropic entrepreneur who founded America's first nonprofit banking organization and recognized as a world wide leader for his work in empowering low wealth communities. With his book, Love Leadership, John pioneers the new way to lead in a fear-based world. [26 minutes]

• Khaled Hosseini (Author) The Kite Runner (Graphic Novel) (#1138)

  The Kite Runner was an international sensation that dominated all Bestseller list for more than two years and was then made into a internationally hit film by the same name. Now, original author Khaled Hosseini gives us a graphic novel based on his beloved story. [26 minutes]

• Khaled Hosseini (Author) The Kite Runner (Graphic Novel) (#1139)

  Mark Frost is the acclaimed author of The Match and The Greatest Game Ever Played. With his latest book, Game Six, Mark not only takes us behind the scenes of what many considered the greatest baseball game ever played, but as always, he gives us insight into the quality and character of the men who played it. [26 minutes]

• Nicholas Meyer (Director) The View from the Bridge (#1201)

  The screenwriter and director sheds light on show business in his book "The View from the Bridge." [26 minutes]

• Bryan Batt (Actor) Big, Easy Style (#1202)

  The Madmen actor and author shows how designing your own space brings out the passion in your life. [26 minutes]

• Linda Evans (Actress) Recipes for Life (#1203)

  In "Recipes for Life," the former "Dynasty" star shares her joy of cooking and her favorite recipes. [26 minutes]

• Al Checchi (Entrepreneur) The Change Maker (#1204)

  Al Checchi was instrumental in transforming the Marriott Corporation, Disney and Northwest Airlines. [26 minutes]

• Dyan Cannon (Actress) Dear Cary (#1205)

  In her book "Dear Cary," the actress shares details of her marriage to screen legend Cary Grant. [26 minutes]

• Ron Marasco (Literary Professor) About Grief (#1206)

  Authors look at insights learned from grief, transformations made and the intensifications of love. [26 minutes]

• Mike Rose (Educator) Why School? (#1207)

  Rose's work explores the core principles needed to guide education and the learning experience. [26 minutes]

• Elaine Hall (Autism Specialist) Seven Keys to Unlock Autism (#1208)

  Topics discussed include the core principles needed to guide education and the learning experience. [26 minutes]

• Tim Vanderhook (Ceo of Myspace) Rebuilding Myspace (#1209)

  Vanderhook discusses rebuilding a brand and how important having a vision is to building a business. [26 minutes]

• Dr. John Izzo (Philosopher/Psychologist) Stepping Up (#1210)

  In "Stepping Up" Izzo shares the key to a great career, a great workplace and better relationships. [26 minutes]

• Dennis Palumbo (Therapist) Fever Dreams (#1211)

  "Fever Dream" author Dennis Palumbo is a therapist who specializes in dealing with creative minds. [26 minutes]

• William Pack (Former Wall Street Executive) The Bottom of the Sky (#1212)

  Pack brings the worlds of Wall Street and Main Street together in his novel "The Bottom of the Sky." [26 minutes]

• Gary Small, M.D. (Director of UCLA's Longevity Center) The Alzheimer's Prevention Program (#1213)

  Dr. Small shows how you can keep your brain healthy with "The Alzheimer's Prevention Program." [26 minutes]

  • Sat, May 18, 4:00 AM on IPTV

• Nancy Ellen Abrams - The New Universe and the Human Future (Astropysicist) (#1214)

  Nancy Abrams and Joel Primack combine their talents to present a new picture of the universe. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, May 18, 4:26 AM on IPTV

• Gary Szenderski - Book of SZEN (Marketing and Branding Expert/Writer) (#1215)

  The internationally acclaimed branding expert and proponent for positive change in business appears. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, May 25, 4:00 AM on IPTV

• Gary Szenderski (Marketing and Branding Expert/Writer) Book of SZEN (#1216)

  Dr. Mlodinow's latest book "Subliminal" is all about how your unconscious mind rules your behavior. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, May 25, 4:30 AM on IPTV

• Meredith Baxter - Untied (Actress) (#1217)

  In her memoir Untied, Baxter writes of her personal struggles with an engaging sense of perspective. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, June 1, 4:00 AM on IPTV

• Jim Abbott - Imperfect (Baseball Pitcher) (#1218)

  The former big league pitcher born without a right hand shares his story in his insightful memoir. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, June 1, 4:30 AM on IPTV

• William Crano - The Rules of Influence (#1219)

  The professor of psychology provides the tools to overcome great odds and triumph despite adversity. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, June 8, 4:00 AM on IPTV

• Robert Greene - The 50th Law (Philosopher) (#1220)

  Robert Greene's "The 50th Law" is an insightful look at fear and what we must do to respond to it. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, June 8, 4:30 AM on IPTV

• Dr. David Simon - Free to Love, Free to Heal (#1221)

  Dr. Simon shows how to identify and release the core beliefs that contribute to emotional distress. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, June 15, 4:00 AM on IPTV

• Mark Shriver - A Good Man (son of Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy) (#1222)

  With his book, "A Good Man," Mark Shriver rediscovers his father Sargent Shriver's true legacy. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, June 15, 4:30 AM on IPTV

• Richard Bronson - The War at the Shore (Business Entrepreneur) (#1223)

  The founder of U.S. Digital Gaming gives the inside scoop of the true battle for a Boardwalk Empire. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, June 22, 4:00 AM on IPTV

• Jeffrey Bennett - Beyond Ufos (Astrophysicist) (#1224)

  Dr. Bennett shows us why the very quest to find alien life can help us grow up as a species. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, June 22, 4:30 AM on IPTV

• Stephen Mitchell - The Second Book of the Tao (Philosopher) (#1225)

  With his latest work, the poet and scholar brings ancient eastern wisdom to a modern western world. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, June 29, 4:00 AM on IPTV

• Terri Cheney (Attorney) Manic (#1226)

  The Beverly Hills entertainment attorney discusses battling her debilitating bipolar disorder. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, June 29, 4:30 AM on IPTV

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