Little Richard, the Early Years: Speciality Records.

South African journalist Allister Sparks. He's been a correspondent for The Economist, the Washington Post, and The Observer. Sparks' new book, "The Mind of South Africa," is a historical study of that country, and an analysis of the roots of apartheid.

Author and illustrator Laurent de Brunhoff (with a silent "h"). He's followed his father's footsteps, and for the past 40 years has written and drawn the continuing adventures of Babar the Elephant. There are now 36 Babar kids books, in 17 languages, as well as a movie and T-V shows. (by the way, it's bah-BAHR, or BAA-bahr, but NEVER BAY-bahr!!!). (Rebroadcast. Originally broadcast Wednesday, February 28, 1990.)

Linguist Geoffrey Nunberg explains Misapprehensions, a game for people who find Jeopardy too easy.