thursday, susan quinn will examine the 30 year relationship between first lady eleanor roosevelt and llerena. saturday in philadelphia, bradley bursar will receive this year's book award which recognizes the best book that advances conservative principles for his recent biography of russell kirk. next sunday we were live with author on in-depth and we will take your questions and comments including his life on paul robertson. that's a look at some of the author programs book tv is covering this week. many of these events are open to the public. look at them to air in the near future on book tv on c-span2. [inaudible conversation] >> good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. i am heidi young and i am the director of corporate partnership here at world affair. it is my pleasure to welcome you here today. this program is part of the global business form, an initiative of world affairs that focuses on topics of commerce, technology, and society. we will be exploring topics along the line of financial inclusion, future of medicine, and the future of transportation. i hope you will join us for those pr