Talks
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SAUDI HISTORY The author of “The Saudi Enigma: A History” (Zed Books), Pascal Menoret, discusses the role of Wahhabism in contemporary Saudi Arabia. Tomorrow, 5:30-7 p.m., Carnegie Council, Merrill House, 170 E. 64th St., between Third and Lexington avenues, 212-838-4120, $25, reservations requested.
COLD AS ICELAND Don Riepe is the next lecturer at New York City Audubon’s series. He’ll discuss “Iceland: Land of Puffins, Glaciers, and Waterfalls.” Wednesday, 6 p.m., Lighthouse Auditorium, 111 E. 59th St., between Lexington and Park avenues, 212-691-7483, free.
INDOOR OCEAN Author Bernd Brunner discusses and signs his new book “The Ocean at Home: An Illustrated History of the Aquarium” (Princeton Architectural Press). Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Bard Graduate Center,38 W.86th St., between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue, 212-501-3011, $20 general, $15 students and seniors.
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