Founder of "The Body Shop", Anita Roddick, charts the progress of her business and herself in her new book "Business As Unusual". She talks about how her "Trade Not Aid" slogan actually works and as an example, cites her attempt to puchase Brazil nut oil from Kayapo Indians. Sadly, Anita Roddick died in 2007. (Originally aired March 2001).

In her new book "Misconceptions", feminist Naomi Wolf rages about the treatment of women during pregnancy and childbirth, a process she found to be completely de-humanizing. Written after she gave birth to her first child, she challenges the myths surrounding childbirth and motherhood. (Originally aired February 2002)

Malachy McCourt is the younger brother of Frank McCourt, author of "Angela's Ashes". Malachy McCourt has written his memoirs, "A Monk Swimming". It chronicles Malachy's life from leaving Ireland in the hopes of finding a promised life in New York. In this interview he recalls this boistrous time of drinking and hob-nobbing with celebrities and of course, he talks fondly of his brother Frank. (Originally aired October 1999).

Medical Ethicist Dr. Margaret Somerville believes that as medical and scientific breakthroughs are happening so quickly, it is imperative that society sets limits on the ethical implications these breakthroughs may cause. She talks about the inherent dangers of reproductive and therapeutic cloning; xenotransplantation i.e. the implanting of animal organs into human beings and doctor assisted suicide. (Originally aired January 2001)

U.K.-based Policy Advisor Charles Leadbeater's new book is "The Weightless Society", in which he calls for governments and companies to radically change their way of thinking in order to flourish in the new economy. (Originally aired January 2001)

Social commentator Fran Lebowitz pours forth with opinions on the cult of celebrity, New York, television phone-ins, Bill Clinton, talking versus writing, being expected to always be funny, being lazy, children and middle age. (Originally aired May 1996)

Pioneer of "positive psychology" Martin Seligman, believes that by identifying and enhancing your signature strengths, you can learn to make yourself happy. His new book is "Authentic Happiness". (Originally aired

February 2002).

Historian Lynne Olson, is the author of "Citizens of London" which is about Americans who lived in London during the second world war and who played a vital role in maintaining Anglo-American relations. Mentioned are Averell Harriman and Edward Murrow.

Anthony Bourdain was the author of the bestseller "Kitchen Confidential", which exposed the underbelly of the restaurant business. His new book is "A Cook's Tale", which is a travelogue of his journey to find the perfect meal.

(Originally aired April 2002).

Chef Anthony Bourdain, of "Kitchen Confidential" fame, has compiled a cookbook of classic French bistro recipes. It is called "Les Halles Cookbook", Les Halles being the New York brasserie where Bourdain was once their executive chef. In the interview, he extols the simplicity of true bistro cuisine; stresses the importance of using a good stock when cooking and admits that the relevance of haute cuisine is fading. (Originally aired December 2005).