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Welcome to the August 2007 edition of StaceysNews, the electronic newsletter and events calendar of Stacey's Bookstore.

First some news:

We may not be ready to say goodbye to 2007 just yet, but many of the 2008 calendars have arrived. There are hundreds to choose from, so check them out now.

The Dark River by John Twelve Hawks, Writing in an Age of Silence by Sara Paretsky, Depths by Henning Mankell, and The Richness of Life: The Essential Stephen Jay Gould edited by Steven Rose have just published. The World is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman, In the Merde for Love by Stephen Clarke, The Language of God by Francis S. Collins, The Lazy Environmentalist by Josh Dorfman, The Island by Victoria Hislop, and The Lay of the Land by Richard Ford are out in paperback.

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 –AUGUST 2007
581 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-421-4687

Tuesday, August 7th @ 12:30
Thomas Ricks
Fiasco

The American military is a tightly sealed community, and aside from the handful of Generals who have gone public with their views on the Iraq war, few outsiders have access to the personal views of senior officers. However, many officers have shared their thoughts with renowned military reporter Thomas E. Ricks. In his book, Fiasco, Ricks combines these on-the-record military accounts with his own on-the-ground reportage to create a distinctive account of this war. While there was never any question that the U.S. military would topple Saddam Hussein, Ricks concludes there was also never any real thought about what would come next, and that this short-sightedness has ensured the current Iraq dilemma. He concludes that the Iraq war will hold a place in history that is nothing less than a “fiasco.”

Wednesday, August 8th @ 12:30
William Gibson
Spook Country

Stacey’s is delighted to welcome back William Gibson for his first new book in four years, Spook Country. Milgrim and Tito are working on the same job—it might be military, it might be political, but it most certainly involves a lot of money and danger. Spook Country is a contemporary novel with international implication and is strikingly descriptive of the current political climate.

Thursday, August 9th @ 12:30
EVOLUTION OF A WRITER
COSPONSORED BY ASIA SOCIETY
Fran Wu
February Flowers

In February Flowers, first time novelist Fan Wu uses the compelling story of two university students as a lens through which to observe this unique time in China. At once engaging and enlightening, this literary debut is a finely wrought coming-of-age novel that takes readers inside the hearts and minds of two young Chinese women. Please join us as Ms. Wu discusses her new novel and the writing process.

Tuesday, August 14th @ 5:15 pm
SPECIAL EVENT
Julia Alvarez
Once Upon a Quinceañera

Please join us for a Special Event featuring Julia Alvarez and her new book, Once Upon a Quinceañera. We will be taking Stacey’s Author Event Series to the Women’s Building, 3543 18th Street, for an evening gathering of local organizations and a celebration of Hispanic culture.

Friday, August 17th @ 12:30
Deirdre Leigh Barrett
Waistland

In Waistland, Harvard psychologist Deirdre Barrett tackles the obesity and fitness crisis from an evolutionary standpoint. Barrett shows that we are basically hunter-gatherers lost in a jungle of burgers, lounge-chairs and TV remotes, with instincts designed for the African savannah, not for food courts. She marshals everything from hypnotic imagery and cognitive-behavioral techniques to political campaigns to demonstrate how our intellect can get us back on course. Please join us for what promises to be an enlightening talk.

Thursday, August 23rd @ 12:30
Daniel Cassidy
How the Irish Invented Slang

Daniel Cassidy, co-director of the Irish Studies program at New College of California and co-founder of the Crossroads Irish-American Festival, cuts through two hundred years of Anglo-American academic “baloney” and reveals the massive, hidden influence of the Irish language on American vernacular and slang. From “poker” and “jazz” to “scam” and “slum,” Irish words and phrases are scattered all across the American language, in the same way Irish-Americans have been scattered along the crossroads of North America for four hundred years.

AFFILIATE EVENTS

Friday, August 3rd @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Alrie Middlebrook
Designing California Gardens

How can we promote sustainability with our own gardens? Award-winning landscape designer Alrie Middlebrook creates native plant gardens with sustainability in mind, using less water and fossil fuels while taking advantage of California’s natural beauty. Middlebrook will share her insights on native gardens and their impact on our community and environment. 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.

Monday, August 6th @6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL/MARINES’ MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
Thomas Ricks
Fiasco

The American military is a tightly sealed community, and aside from the handful of Generals who have gone public with their views on the Iraq war, few outsiders have access to the personal views of senior officers. However, many officers have shared their thoughts with renowned military reporter Thomas E. Ricks. In his book, Fiasco, Ricks combines these on-the-record military accounts with his own on-the-ground reportage to create a distinctive account of this war. While there was never any question that the U.S. military would topple Saddam Hussein, Ricks concludes there was also never any real thought about what would come next, and that this short-sightedness has ensured the current Iraq dilemma. He concludes that the Iraq war will hold a place in history that is nothing less than a “fiasco.” Please note: This event will take place at the Marines’ Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco. Admission is free for members, $15 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and information, please call 415-293-4600.

Tuesday, August 7th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Thomas Ricks
Fiasco

The American military is a tightly sealed community, and aside from the handful of Generals who have gone public with their views on the Iraq war, few outsiders have access to the personal views of senior officers. However, many officers have shared their thoughts with renowned military reporter Thomas E. Ricks. In his book, Fiasco, Ricks combines these on-the-record military accounts with his own on-the-ground reportage to create a distinctive account of this war. While there was never any question that the U.S. military would topple Saddam Hussein, Ricks concludes there was also never any real thought about what would come next, and that this short-sightedness has ensured the current Iraq dilemma. He concludes that the Iraq war will hold a place in history that is nothing less than a “fiasco.” 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.

Monday, August 13th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Deborah Kaufman and Jeffrey Snitow
Thirst

Drought, global warming, pollution, and population growth may make water the “oil” of the 21st century. While most water resources and services are in the public domain, corporations hope to profit from water scarcity. This program focuses on the clash between public stewardship and private profit in the battle to control our most precious natural resource. 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 information, please call 415-597-6705.

Tuesday, August 28th @ 6:00 pm
MARINES’ MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
Daniel Lanahan
Justice for All: Legendary Trials of the 20th Century

Mr. Dan Lanahan will talk about his book: Justice for All: Legendary Trials of the 20th Century. Mr. Lanahan is a very successful lawyer in Sonoma County, with a record of service to the community, including volunteer service on several important boards dealing with health care and education. As an Army Veteran, he has an intense interest in programs that serve our Military Veterans. His book is a collection of the lectures he delivered while teaching courses in the Continuing Education Programs at Sonoma State University. Please note: This event will take place at the Marines’ Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco. Admission is free. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and information, contact www.marineclub.com.

Thursday, August 30th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Paul Johnson
Fish Forever

Enjoy a three course lunch of coastal cuisine paired with a selection of wines from New Zealand, against the backdrop of Farallon Restaurant’s “Pool Room.” Hear a discussion of sustainable seafood and the need to maintain the health of our oceans for future generations. Farallon is the acclaimed collaboration between Chef Mark Franz and restaurateur/designer Pat Kuleto. Please note: This event will take place at Farallon, 450 Post Street. Admission is $65 for members, $75 for non-members. Check-in is at 11:30 am. For reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705.

Wednesday, September 5th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Julia Flynn Siler
The House of Mondavi

Veteran Wall Street Journal writer Julia Flynn Siler chronicles the turbulence that has roiled four generations of the Mondavi family. The House of Mondavi is a fascinating and, at times, heartbreaking story of the building of a business empire and the ambition and passion that fueled it. 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.

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