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[StaceysNews] November & December Events Calendar
Welcome to the November/December 2006 edition of StaceysNews, the electronic newsletter and events calendar for Stacey's Bookstore.
First some news:
Stacey's Semi-Annual License to Save is Thursday, November 9th through Saturday, November 11th. For three days only, Stacey's Literary License members save 20% on everything (excluding periodicals) in the store! Not a Literary License holder? Why not? It's free: sign up at the Mezzanine Service Desk.
Everyman's Library is celebrating their centennial, and they would like to encourage you to share the classics with your child. For the month of November, buy an adult classic from Everyman's Library and get a children's classic from Everyman's Library at 50% off. Both books can be added to your Literary License running total, but the children's book is not eligible for additional discount.
Don't forget! Stacey's is participating in renowned scientific book publisher Springer's annual Yellow Sale. This sale provides a once-a-year opportunity to save up to 70% off the list price of Springer's unparalleled selection of Mathematics titles. The sale runs through the end of 2006. Limited to stock on hand.
Thunderstruck by Erik Larson, Love and Louis XIV by Antonia Fraser, What Came Before He Shot Her by Elizabeth George, Lisey's Story by Stephen King, The Lay of the Land by Richard Ford, Jamie's Italy by Jamie Oliver, The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson, and The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama have just published in hardcover.
Whether you're interested in politics, science, religion, history, or just enjoy some great fiction, Stacey's has a little something for everyone, so be sure to check out our complete in-store and affiliate events calendar. You can always check our most up-to-date schedule, as well as reviews and descriptions of new books every month online at:
http://www.staceys.com/
STACEY'S EVENTS -NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2006
581 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
www.staceys.com
415.421.4687
Wednesday, November 1st @ 12:30
John Nichols
The Genius of Impeachment: The Founder's Cure for Royalism
Impeachment, argues John Nichols, is an invaluable check of power in our democracy; one that keeps elected leaders from becoming uncontrollable despots. Few people, however, understand the impeachment process or its role in our society. In The Genius of Impeachment Nichols guides the reader through the process and shows why it is a "noble tool" of the Constitution.
Thursday, November 2nd @ 12:30
MODERN SPIRITUALITY
Robin Chotzinoff
Holy Unexpected
Raised an agnostic, Robin Chotzinoff had no interest in religion until she turned forty. When she discovered that Judaism embraces argument with God, she embarked on a journey to reconstruct her Jewish heritage. In this irreverent, amusing, and poignant account, Chotzinoff describes her mid-life spiritual awakening.
Friday, November 3rd @ 12:30
David Nasaw
Andrew Carnegie
Celebrated historian David Nasaw-The Chief: The Life of William Randolph Hearst- brings new life to the story of one of America's most famous and successful businessmen and philanthropists. Using materials not available to any previous biographer, Nasaw plumbs to the core of this fascinating and complex man, deftly placing his life in cultural and political context as only a master storyteller can.
Saturday, November 4th, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
DUMMIES DAY AT STACEY'S
Here's an opportunity to ask first-hand questions of your favorite Dummies authors! Speaking and signing from 2:30 to 3:30: Deanna Sclar/ Buying a Car For Dummies; Kate Wachs/Relationships for Dummies; Bjoern-Erik Hartsfvang/GURPS for Dummies; and Lou Krieger/Poker for Dummies. Speaking and signing from 3:30 to 4:30: Marty Brounstein/Coaching and Mentoring for Dummies; Sue Fox/Business Etiquette for Dummies; Peter Gregory/Computer Viruses for Dummies; and Jan Saunders Meresh/Sewing for Dummies.
Monday, November 6th @ 12:30
EVOLUTION OF A WRITER
COSPONSORED BY THE ASIA SOCIETY
Katherine Min
Secondhand World
In this haunting, inspired debut, Katherine Min tells the story of Isa, a Korean-American girl, who suspects that her mother, despite her strict adherence to traditional values, is involved with another man. Isa determines to make the affair known, but what begins as a child's unthinking fury at her mother soon leads to deadly consequences. Please join us for an opportunity to hear about Ms. Min's finely-textured novel and to discuss the writing process.
Monday, November 6th @ 5:30 pm
SPECIAL EVENT - NOTE TIME
Leslie Sbrocco
The Simple & Savvy Wine Guide: Buying, Pairing, and Sharing for All
Leslie Sbrocco is the author of The Simple & Savvy Wine Guide, Wine for Women, and Real-Life Wine Guide, and the host of KQED's Check, Please! Bay Area. Just in time for the holidays, Ms. Sbrocco will be offering suggestions as to what to drink with turkey, and what pairs well with pumpkin pie. Please join us for a discussion and a tasting/ pairing session. Please note: The tasting/pairing session will be available only to those who have purchased a copy of Ms. Sbrocco's book.
Tuesday, November 7th @ 12:30
MODERN SPIRITUALITY
Perry Garfinkle
Buddha or Bust: In Search of Truth, Meaning, Happiness, and the Man Who Found Them All
Journalist Perry Garfinkel takes a spiritual romp from Buddha's dusty birthplace in India to Paris's trendy Buddha Bar, to a zen hospice in San Francisco . . . and beyond. In Buddha or Bust Garfinkel discusses both the spread of Buddhism and his experiences of traveling through nine countries to conduct his research.
Thursday, November 9th through Saturday, November 11th
Stacey's Semi-Annual License to Save
For three days only, Stacey's Literary License members save 20% on everything (excluding periodicals) in the store! Not a Literary License holder? Why not? It's free: sign up at the Mezzanine Service Desk.
Thursday, November 9th @ 12:30
Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace
Various Local Contributors
For more than twelve years, writer and activist Maxine Hong Kingston has led writing and meditation workshops for veterans and their families. Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace is a result of this community of writers working together to heal the trauma of war through art. Stacey's is proud to welcome a panel of local contributors, including Gregory Ross, Maureen Neerli, Christopher Upham, Clare Morris, Keith Mather, and Joe Brotherton.
Friday, November 10th @ 12:30
Jane Jenkins and Janet Hirshenson
A Star Is Found
Jane Jenkins and Janet Hirshenson are two of the top casting directors in the movie business. They most recently cast the new James Bond adventure Casino Royale, as well as The Da Vinci Code and Poseidon. They offer an insider's tour of their crucial craft, and a back-of-the-set view of the movie business and of some of today's hottest stars.
Monday, November 13th @ 12:30
George Lakoff
Thinking Points: Communicating Our American Values and Vision: A Progressive's Handbook
Linguistics professor George Lakoff, author of, among others, Don't Think of an Elephant, Moral Politics, and Whose Freedom, connects a broad progressive policy vision to fundamental American values. Thinking Points builds on the argument of his earlier books and gives progressives a much-needed communications tool.
Wednesday, November 15th @ 12:30
Jeff Hoke
The Museum of Lost Wonder: A Graphic Guide to Reawakening the Human Imagination
Drawing on the inspiration of the eclectic museums and curiosity cabinets of the 1600s, Jeff Hoke has created a singular and beautifully illustrated cabinet of wonders. It is a strange marriage of alchemical lore and psychology, science, wonder and philosophy. Don't miss this opportunity to speak with the artist and explore his wonder of a book.
Wednesday, November 29th @ 12:30
A.J. Langguth
Union 1812: The Americans Who Fought the Second War of Independence
America of the early 19th century was a fledgling nation with a future by no means secured. In Union 1812, A. J. Langguth presents the fascinating saga of a war-with equally fascinating characters-that tested a nation's ability to set aside political differences and survive its second confrontation with a far better prepared foe. As Doris Kearns Goodwin said, "Langguth brilliantly restores the war to its rightful place in American history while at the same time giving us a rousing good story."
Thursday, November 30th @ 12:30
Dean LaTourrette
Time Off! The Leisure Guide to San Francisco
Just in time to counter the hustle and bustle, whirl and twirl of the holidays, Dean LaTourrette presents the second edition of Time Off! The Leisure Guide to San Francisco, offering a "Leisure School" crash course in slowing down and enjoying the beautiful city we all pay so much to live in.
December 12th @ 12:30
Dave Nadelberg
Mortified: Real People. Real Words. Real Pathetic.
A few years back, David Nadelberg found an old love letter to a high-school crush, buried and forgotten in a shoebox. After his roommates thought the lameness of the letter hysterical, Nadelberg figured he couldn't be the only person with pathetic private moments from the past waiting to be read to the whole world. Thus started his quest and his stage show, Mortified, in which grown men and women confront their past tales of teenage angst. Join us as Nadelberg dishes up an anthology of real-life journals, letters, and locker notes.
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Wednesday, November 1st @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Anthony Shadid
Night Draws Near
Anthony Shadid went to Iraq although he was neither embedded with soldiers nor briefed by politicians. Because he is fluent in Arabic, Shadid-an Arab American born and raised in Oklahoma-was able to disappear into the divided, dangerous worlds of Iraq. Day by day, as the American dream of freedom clashed with Arab notions of justice, he pieced together the human story of ordinary Iraqis weathering the terrible dislocations and tragedies of war. Through the lives of men and women, Sunnis and Shiites, American sympathizers and outraged young jihadists, Shadid shows us the journey of a defiant, hopeful, and resilient Iraq. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, November 1st @ 12:30
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE
Thomas Cahill
Mysteries of the Middle Ages: The Rise of Feminism, Science, and Art from the Cults of Catholic Europe
The author of the best-selling books, How the Irish Saved Civilization, The Gifts of the Jews, and Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter takes another historical journey from ancient Alexandria to Rome. He examines how the push and pull between early Christian and Greco-Roman sensibilities gave rise to the building blocks of Western society, and explores how these values impact our socio-political and religious life today. Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics' Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for members and $10 for non-members. Coffee and dessert will be served. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Wednesday, November 1st @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Malika Oufkir
Freedom
The story of Malika Oufkir has touched people around the world. As a little girl she was adopted by the King of Morocco. Then, as a teen, she was imprisoned by him after her father staged a failed coup. In her late thirties Oufkir and her family escaped and found freedom. She will discuss her experiences both in and out of captivity, including the strange world she entered, after being absent from it for twenty years. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey's at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is free for members, $18 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, November 2nd @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Deepak Chopra
Life After Death: The Burden of Proof
Deepak Chopra is considered one of the global leaders in mind/body medicine. He has written 45 books, and, in his latest work, he delves into the questions surrounding life after death. Chopra believes that life and death are not separate, rather they co-exist. This is a members only program. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey's at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $15. Check-in is at 11:30 am. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, November 2nd @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Bruce Abramson
Digital Phoenix
Bruce Abramson discusses how the future of the information economy will take place at the intersection of technology, law, and economics. He offers lessons to be learned from the Microsoft antitrust trial, open-source software, and Napster. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey's at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Friday, November 3rd @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Terry Tamminen
Lives Per Gallon
From the recent agreement about greenhouse gases to the Hydrogen Highway, California is America's undisputed leader in striving to break America's oil addiction. As the former head of the California EPA and Special Advisor to Governor Schwarzenegger, Terry Tamminen has been one of the chief architects of the state's plans to reduce oil dependence. He will discuss the perils of petroleum, including the health risks that bear a striking resemblance to the risks of tobacco, and how we can dramatically reduce our dependence on oil in less than a decade. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey's at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members. Check-in is at 11:30 am. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Monday, November 6th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Max Boot
War Made New
Acclaimed author and Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow Max Boot explores how innovations in weaponry and tactics have not only transformed how wars are fought and won, but also have guided the course of human events-from the formation of the first modern states 500 years ago, to the collapse of the Soviet Union and the rise of al-Qaeda. His new book, War Made New, is a provocative new vision of the rise of the modern world through the lens of warfare, and he includes an examination of what America must do to survive and prevail in the Information Age. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-293-4600.
Tuesday, November 7th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Louise Richardson
What Terrorists Want
How can the most powerful country in the world feel so threatened by an enemy so much weaker, conventionally, than we are? How can anyone possibly believe that the cause of Islam can be advanced by murdering passengers on a bus or an airp***? In her new book, groundbreaking scholar Louise Richardson attempts to answer these questions and more. Having grown up in rural Ireland and watched her friends join the Irish Republican Army, Richardson knows from firsthand experience how terrorism can both unite and destroy a community. In What Terrorists Want: Understanding the Enemy, Containing the Threat, Richardson offers a definition of terrorism, explores its origins and goals, and looks to the future; asking what we can expect from terrorism and what we can do about it. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, November 8th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB/THE STANFORD CLUB
Keith Devlin
The Math Instinct
If you're like most people, you probably think you don't have much mathematical ability. Well, think again. Numerous studies have shown that practically every one of us has considerable facility with basic math and are simply unaware of it. Give the average person a math test and they will score poorly. But present them with the very same problems in the form of a real-life activity (which they may not think of as math) and they will score in the 95-100% range. In fact, it's not just ordinary people that have mathematical abilities. So do several species of animals. You don't believe any of this? Then listen to the concrete evidence Keith Devlin presents. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey's at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Pre-registration is required. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, November 9th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Rajiv Chandrasekaran
Imperial Life in the Emerald City
Baghdad's Green Zone: a ritzy enclave of palm trees, pools and nightclubs-and headquarters for the American occupation of Iraq. Rajiv Chandrasekaran has drawn on hundreds of interviews and internal documents to strip bare the surreal bubble of life in the "Emerald City" during the occupation. War rages outside, but a small facsimile of America prospers. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey's at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $12 for members, $18 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, November 9th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Thomas Homer-Dixon
The Upside of Down
From the rise and fall of the Roman empire to the devastation of the 9/11 attacks, and from the slums of the mega-cities in Latin America and Asia to ground zero of the SARS outbreak in Toronto and Hong Kong, we are, says Thomas Homer-Dixon, on course for breakdown. Simply managing our problems is no longer good enough. As energy, environmental, and economic stresses build in our societies; as our technologies grow more complex and interconnected; and as events in one place increasingly cause effects that cascade around the p***t, major system failure becomes more likely. But rather than giving up in despair, we must embrace this possibility as an opportunity for revolutionary change. By adopting a "prospective mind"-a mindset adapted to constant surprise and instability-we can create something new from the unexpected, and something useful from turmoil and crisis. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, November 15th @ 7:00 pm
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Koret International Jewish Book Awards Ceremony
Stage and screen legend Theodore Bikel will emcee The Koret International Jewish Book Awards, presenting awards to Israeli novelist David Grossman (Her Body Knows), theologian Rebecca Goldstein (Betraying Spinoza), Jewish burial society expert Rochel Berman (Dignity Beyond Death), and renowned storyteller Howard Schwartz (Before You Were Born). In addition to making acceptance remarks, the authors will engage in a moderated roundtable exploring themes such as what makes a book Jewish, where inspiration comes from, and the role of the writer in contemporary society. A dessert reception and book signing will follow. Please note: This event will take place at the Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street at Presidio. For reservations and more information, please call 292-1233 or email arts@jccsf.org.
Thursday, November 16th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Kenneth Turan
Never Coming to a Theater Near You
Leading film critic Kenneth Turan will steer you past big-budget bombs toward cinematic success. Though millions of eager fans flock to big-studio films each year, others are turned off by over-produced blockbusters that seem to dominate the screens. Turan says there are actually some blockbusters that may be worth your time. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey's at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $12 for members, $18 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, November 16th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Mark Halperin and John Harris
The Way to Win
No other reporters in politics today have had greater access to the inner workings and winning strategies of the Clintons and the Bushes than Mark Halperin and John Harris. The Way to Win tells the remarkable story of how these two ambitious families have dominated American politics to hold the White House for twenty consecutive years, with another Clinton now poised to attempt to continue the streak. They also pull back the curtain on the political operation of Karl Rove that has achieved three stunning presidential and congressional victories. This book shows us how and why presidential campaigns are won and lost, how the Old Media is losing its battle against the New Media, and why virtually everyone in the business is dissatisfied with the way modern politics works. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-293-4600.
Friday, November 17th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Gerry Spence
Bloodthirsty Bitches and Pious Pimps of Power: The Rise and Risks of the New Conservative Hate Culture
The United States has become a nation of haters, argues famed lawyer Gerry Spence. Leading the charge, he contends, are conservative commentators whose hate-filled propaganda clogs the airwaves. Identifying journalists such as Nancy Grace, Bill O'Reilly and Sean Hannity, Spence urges the nation to change course before we head "resolutely and irretrievably" toward disaster. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey's at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members. Check-in is at 11:30 am. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, November 29th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
David Dobereiner
The End of the Street
The last two centuries of industrial activity have propelled society while simultaneously threatening our environment. How do we strike an eco-balance? Eliminating fossil fuel use is only part of the answer says David Dobereiner, who will present his vision of high-density, medium-rise "garden cities." Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey's at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is free for members, $15 for non-members. Check-in is at 11:30 am. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, November 29th @ 5:15 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Madeline Levine
The Price of Privilege
Dr. Madeline Levine, author of The Price of Privilege and a clinical psychologist in private practice in Marin County, will discuss the reasons why money does not necessarily buy happiness for children from affluent backgrounds. She will talk about how wealth can repress personal development in children and adolescents, and why so many of these children suffer from depression, anxiety and substance abuse. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey's at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is free for members, $15 for non-members. Check-in is at 4:45 pm. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, November 29th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Marvin T. Brown
Corporate Integrity
Is it sufficient to say that integrity consists of following what is good or right? Marvin Brown argues that wholeness lies at the heart of integrity and, therefore, proper relationships among parts of the whole are paramount. Such a view of integrity allows us to address a primary challenge today, which is not simply how we can live well as individual selves but how we can live and work together more productively. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey's at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is free for members, $15 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, November 30th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Joyce Maynard
Internal Combustion
Best-selling writer and columnist Joyce Maynard will talk about her book Internal Combustion, the true account of an award-winning fourth-grade teacher who murdered her husband of 30 years, and the division, created at the trial, between the couple's two sons. Maynard will also discuss the ethics of reporting on the lives of living individuals and will discuss the literary crime genre. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey's at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members. Check-in is at 11:30 am. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, December 7th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Harry Shearer
Not Enough Indians
The voice of countless Simpsons characters, and bassist for the mockumentary supergroup Spinal Tap brings some comic relief to The Club. A key player in some of the most gut-busting comedy ensembles of the past 30 years, Harry Shearer will discuss his experiences in some of the biggest cult classics of our time, as well as his new novel. . Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey's at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $12 for members, $18 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, December 7th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Alex Steffen
Worldchanging: A User's Guide to the 21st Century
What are the tools, trends, and technologies that are transforming our world for the better? From new models of doing business to new ways of thinking about our homes and institutions, there is a wealth of ideas and solutions out there. Hear a discussion among the founders and local contributors to Worldchanging.com-and contributors to a just-published reference book on the topic-providing insight and inspiration on what's here, what's coming, and what's possible. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey's at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
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