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P.J. Hamel has been baking for most of her life and bread is her specialty. She's also a writer who works for the King Arthur Flour Company. She edits King Arthur's award winning mail-order catalogue and its regular baking newsletter. She'd like everyone to get over their fear of yeast and the dreaded phrase "bake until golden brown." Find out recipies and tips at www.kingarthurflour.com.

Dan Brown has written three novels full of intrigue, secret plots, and high technology. His new book, "Deception Point," starts with the discovery of proof of life on other planets, and that sparks a high-stakes battle for power. Dan's books are meant to entertain and also make you think about some important 21st century issues. He says half the fun of writing the books is doing the research. www.danbrown.com

That's the title of a new book by Mitch Thomashow, chair of environmental studies at Antioch New England Graduate School. He says it can be difficult to conceive of something as huge as a planetary ecosystem. His idea: get to know your own backyard, your neighborhood. You can translate that awareness to the entire biosphere.

Frank Wallace and Nancy Knowles are partners in music and life. They have a wide range of interests, from early music to classical, to original compositions. They run their own record label and manage their own careers, which has given them the freedom to follow their muses in many directions. Find out more at www.gyremusic.com.

Penny Pitou was on the US skiing team in two Winter Olympics and won two silver medals in the 1960 games. Today she owns Penny Pitou travel agency and leads group tours to to Europe for skiing and hiking. She'll talk about her Olympic experiences, the rest of her successful skiing career, and her life since then.