books

Comedian Jim Gaffigan On The Gaffes Of Parenthood

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Comedian Jim Gaffigan knows that a four-year-old eating a taco and throwing a taco on the floor is pretty much the same thing, and he can teach you a thing or two about co-opting your kid’s Halloween candy.

WWII: The Last Year Of Europe's Battles

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Omaha, Juno, Utah, Gold and Sword. The names of the Normandy beaches echo in the annals of World War II history, but the iconic invasion wasn’t the last step of the European campaign.

Writers' Roundtable: KC Edition

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:13:34 +0000

Writing can be a solitary pursuit, and that can mean the tricks of the trade remain quiet.

Pulling Up The Roots Of Words

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Sun, 05 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Ever wonder where the word hornswoggle comes from? How about doubloon?

Writers' Roundtable: Children's Book Authors

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:21:43 +0000

It’s a special blend of characters, engaging stories and occasionally, a bit of magic that goes into a great children’s book.

On Thursday's Up to Date, Steve Kraske hosts a roundtable of children's book authors, including Brian Selznick, Richard Peck, Sarah Weeks and Avi to discuss their methods for putting together award-winning tomes with that extra spark of fun.

A Window Into The World Of Tourette's

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0000

People with Tourette's syndrome are often portrayed as spouting curse words uncontrollably, but there's more to the condition than that.

Found In The 'Wild'

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0000

If your life was falling apart, would you think the world was telling you to take a hike—a 1,000-mile hike?

KU Prof Explores Black Israelite Roots In Kansas

Susan B. Wilson and Monica Sandreczki — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:27:18 +0000

Blacks and Jews have historically had a complicated relationship in the United States. And it’s perhaps the most evident when they claim the same religion, or historical ancestry. The development of Black Israelite or Black Jewish faith has its roots in Kansas, according to the book The Chosen People: The Rise of American Black Israelite Religions by University of Kansas history and American studies professor, Jacob Dorman.

Becoming A Grandparent

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0000

What does it feel like to become a grandparent? There’s the initial excitement of the moment, but it’s something that changes your whole life.

Looking Back At The Anti-Slavery Movement

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Ask a school kid, and he or she will tell you that slavery in America ended in the mid-1860s. But when did the movement against slavery start?

Two Women, One World & 80 Days

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:06:58 +0000

In 1889, it wasn't a woman's world, but that didn't dampen the enthusiasm of reporters Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland when they embarked on a journey to beat Phileas Fogg's fictional travels.

Accepting A Twin's Death

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:00:00 +0000

After the untimely death of a loved one, people often find themselves with more questions than answers.

'Who Stole The American Dream?'

Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:00:00 +0000

In this country it was long believed that if you worked hard then you could share in the prosperity this land had to offer. So – who stole the American Dream?

Richard Ford Takes Us North Of The Border

Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:29:56 +0000

"First, I'll tell about the robbery our parents committed. Then the murders, which happened later." With these words Richard Ford begins his latest novel, Canada.

Good Samaritans Found In A War Zone

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

When three Americans found themselves caught up in the 2003 invasion of Iraq, they found sanctuary with the local Muslim community of Rutba, which sheltered them, despite their religious differences.