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Author Greg Mortenson To Receive "Sitara-e-Pakistan," Pakistan's Highest Civil Award

Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea, which has been on The New York Times bestseller list for 81 weeks and is currently at #1, has been chosen by the Pakistan government receive Pakistan's civilian award, Sitara-e-Pakistan (The Star of Pakistan), the highest civil award given by the country. The Pakistan Civil Awards were established in 1957, after Pakistan became an independent republic. Since then, only a handful of foreigners have received the honor.

Mortenson said: "It is an honor and humbling to receive this award and it really represents and belongs to the millions of determined children and communities who aspire to hope through education."

The awards will be given at an Islamabad civil ceremony on March 23rd, 2009.

Award-Winning Songwriter Rodney Crowell Joins Dutton Author Daniel Levitin at his Barnes & Noble Launch of The World In Six Songs

In a very unique book launch, Daniel Levitin performed with songwriter, Rodney Crowell at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center for the launch of his new Dutton book, The World in Six Songs. Crowell and Levitin put on a special musical performance for the audience that helped illustrate Levitin's theory that human identity can be formed out of six kinds of songs.

The World in Six Songs continues on its media blitz, with highlights that include: People "Soundcheck," "On Point," a HuffingtonPost lead review, and interviews on over 30 radio stations.