Vitamin guru Earl Mindell talks about food, herbs, tablets, drops, powders and teas that can help in the quest for optimum health.

Dr. Gabor Mate's new book is called "Scattered Minds", which deals with Attention Deficit Disorder. He himself was diagnosed with ADD at the age of 51 and his children also suffer from it. He explains the symptoms, why we see more if it and how to deal with it.

In "The Power of Beauty", Nancy Friday expounds her theory that there is a link between how we look and how we are perceived by others. She cites her own childhood, when, having a prettier sister and an attractive mothers, she often felt invisible. She recalls how in the 80s women were advised to subjugate their feminity when entering the workforce. She believes parents can help influence children's attitudes towards appearance. (Originally aired October 1996).

Allan Gregg in conversation with..CONRAD BLACK Conrad Black and Richard Nixon -- what's the connection, you might ask? Well, Nixon is the subject of a new biography by Lord Black. The former media baron, now in the middle of his own legal battle, has just published a hefty tome about the embattled former president. It is called The Invincible Quest: The Life of Richard Milhous Nixon.

Olivia Chow states that her belief in justice and compassion is what impelled her into public life. She explains her controversial resignation from the Police Services Board and talks about her life with Jack Layton. (Originally aired October 2000)

Christopher Hitchens' latest book, "The Trial of Henry Kissinger" is a point-by-point indictment of Kissinger. Although viewed by many as the greatest statesman of his era, Hitchens refutes that and claims he is actually a war criminal. (Originally aired April 2001).

In his new book, "The Naked Corporation" Don Tapscott analyzes the positive impact the internet is having on corporate transparency.

(Originally aired February 2004)

Lucinda Vardey reveals it was a brush with illness that made her reflect on her life and thereby seek a more spiritual, contemplative existence. Her book, "God In All Worlds: An Anthology of Contemporary Spiritual Writing" spans fifty years and represents traditions from many religions. (Originally aired May 1996).

Controversial muslim Irshad Manji, dislikes many aspects of her faith, particularly in regard to human rights. For example, the treatment of women, the use of slavery and the overt anti-semitism . She regrets the hijacking of islam by fundamentalist fanatics. (Originally aired January 2004)

Film critic Roger Ebert on how the job of a film critic has changed; the rise in popularity of "indie" films; his time with Gene Siskel; the work of Spike Lee and which films have touched his life. His book, an anthology, is called "Roger Ebert's Book of Film". (Originally aired February 1997)