Events

« Week of August 1, 2010 »
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1	2 T. J. Stiles - The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt Start: 7:00 pm Free Event - Open to the Public Corte Madera store Order a signed copy T. J. Stiles discusses The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt ($19.95). Stiles presents his National Book Award-winning dramatic story of Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, the combative man and American icon who, through his genius and force of will, did more than perhaps any other individual to create modern capitalism. Stiles is the winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction in the Biography. Left Coast Writers - Michael Krasny Start: 7:00 pm Speaker: Michael Krasny, author of Off Mike and Spiritual Envy: An Agnostic’s Quest Left Coast Writers® A Literary Salon • Led by Linda Watanabe McFerrin 1st Monday each month • 7:00-9:00 pm • $120 per year Left Coast Writers meetings provide literary connections, support, counsel, readings, writing tips, literary chat, unabashed networking, and great fun. Many local authors are active members of this group. Meetings feature presentations by Bay Area literary figures. In addition, LCW hosts a variety of other activities to launch the books of members, to explore publishing alternatives, and to network with others in the industry.	3 Stanislav Grof - Holotropic Breathwork: A New Approach to Self-Exploration and Therapy Start: 7:00 pm Free Event - Open to the Public Corte Madera store Order a signed copy Stanislav Grof talks about Holotropic Breathwork: A New Approach to Self-Exploration and Therapy ($19.95). This new book provides the most comprehensive look yet at this profoundly healing technique. Stanislav Grof, M.D. is a professor of psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies.	4 National Book Critics Circle Reads Start: 7:00 pm Free Event - Open to the Public Corte Madera store National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) Reads Conversation on Books about Conjugal Love, with NBCC President, Jane Ciabattari, Balakian winner Molly Giles, NBCC members Meredith Maran and Greg Sarris. Books discussed will include Annie Dillard's The Maytrees, Jane Smiley's Private Life, Evan Connell's Mr. Bridge and Mrs. Bridge, Peggy Orenstein's Waiting for Daisy, and Louise Erdrich's Shadow Tag. Jane Ciabattari (www.janeciabattari.com) serves as president of the National Book Critics Circle. Her articles and book reviews appear regularly on NPR.org, The Daily Beast, and dozens of other publications. She is author of the short story collection Stealing the Fire (her award-winning short stories have been published widely, from online publications like KBG Bar Lit, LOST magazine, Literary Mama, and VerbSap, to print publications like Ms., The North American Review, and the Denver Quarterly). She has taught at Bennington's Low-Residency MFA program, Knox College, New York University, Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Molly Giles teaches in the creative writing department at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She was a professor of creative writing at San Francisco State for 17 years. Her many awards include the Bay Area Book Reviewers' Award and the National Book Critics Circle Nona Balakian Award for Excellence in Book Reviewing. She is author of the novel Iron Shoes and the short story collections Rough Translations, winner of the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction, and Creek Walk and Other Stories. Meredith Maran (www.meredithmaran.com) is an award-winning journalist, book critic, and the author of several bestselling nonfiction books, including Class Dismissed and What It’s Like to Live Now. Her work appears regularly in anthologies, newspapers, and magazines including People, Salon.com, More Magazine, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Her next book, My Lie: A True Story of False Memory, will be published in September 2010. Greg Sarris is author of the story collection Grand Avenue, and co producer, with Robert Redford, of the HBO miniseries based on the book, as well as author of the novel Watermelon Nights and the nonfiction books Keeping Slug Woman Alive: A Holistic Approach to American Indian Texts; Mabel McKay: Weaving the Dream and the critical work Approaches to Teaching the Works of Louise Erdrich. Sarris fills the endowed chair in Native American Studies at Sonoma State University and serves as chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria.	5 Evan Goldstein - Daring Pairings: A Master Sommelier Matches Distinctive Wines with Recipes from His Favorite Chefs Start: 6:00 pm Free Event - Open to the Public San Francisco store Order a signed copy Evan Goldstein presents Daring Pairings: A Master Sommelier Matches Distinctive Wines with Recipes from His Favorite Chefs ($34.95). The best wine and food pairings create harmony among unexpected flavors. In this adventurous companion to the acclaimed Perfect Pairings, Master Sommelier Goldstein shows how anyone can bring these emerging, exciting varieties to the table. Includes recipes. John Gray - Venus on Fire, Mars on Ice Start: 7:00 pm Free Event - Open to the Public Corte Madera store Order a signed copy John Gray discusses Venus on Fire, Mars on Ice ($29.95). Dr. Gray advises men and women of the best ways to harness the connection between stress, blood sugar, body fat, and behavior to create lifelong passion and better health. Dr. Gray says that the differences between the sexes, and how they relate to one another, are biochemically based and can be explained—and managed—by our hormones.	6 Paul Greenberg - Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food Start: 6:00 pm Free Event - Open to the Public San Francisco store Order a signed copy Award-winning journalist Paul Greenberg presents Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food ($25.95). Greenberg takes us on a culinary journey, from Norwegian mega fish farms to the South Pacific, exploring the history of the fish that dominate our menus—salmon, sea bass, cod, and tuna—and examines where each stands at this critical moment in time. Gary Shteyngart - Super Sad True Love Story Start: 7:00 pm Free Event - Open to the Public Corte Madera store Order a signed copy Gary Shteyngart talks about Super Sad True Love Story ($26.00). The author of The Russian Debutante’s Handbook and Absurdistan presents his hilarious and heartfelt new novel, a deliciously dark tale of America’s dysfunctional coming years—and the timeless and tender feelings that just might bring us back from the brink. View his hilarious book trailer on youtube.	7 Class: Janis Bell - Clean Well-lighted Sentences RESCHEDULED DATE TBA Start: 9:30 am End: 12:30 pm This class will be rescheduled for a future date. Please call (415) 927-0960 ext. 1 for more information. Book Passage Class Corte Madera store, $55 Register for Class If you’ve ever had questions about grammar, usage, or punctuation, pack them up and bring them to Janis Bell for a big dose of clarity and satisfaction. Janis, author of Clean, Well-lighted Sentences ($13.95), has been teaching writing for three decades so, knows the problems people encounter and the solutions they need. This lively, interactive workshop will leave you well informed and tickled pink. Class: Amy Novesky - On-the-Spot Children's Writing Workshop SOLD OUT Start: 10:00 am End: 2:00 pm This workshop is now sold out. Please register for the next workshop led by Amy Novesky on Sept. 11. You may register for that session by calling (415) 927-0960 ext. 1. Book Passage Class Corte Madera store, $50 ~~Register for Class~~ You’ve written a brilliant story and can’t wait to hear what others think. You’re stuck and need a critique. What to do? Bring your manuscript—a picture book, a chapter from a novel, or even just an idea (ten-page limit)—to this ongoing workshop and we’ll workshop on the spot. 48-hour advance registration required. Amy Novesky is an independent children’s book editor, author, and an experienced workshop leader. Market to Table Event: Nan Chase - Eat Your Yard: Edible Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Herbs, and Flowers For Your Landscape Start: 11:00 am Free Event - Open to the Public San Francisco store Order a signed copy Nan Chase talks about Eat Your Yard: Edible Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Herbs, and Flowers For Your Landscape ($19.99) and presents a cooking demo. On Saturday mornings, chefs and cookbook authors lead free cooking demonstrations using seasonal ingredients from the Farmers Market. Join them in the CUESA kitchen (North Arcade) for tips, recipes, and a sample. We’ll be there with the books. Class: Brenda Knight - How to Write Books for the Women’s Market Start: 1:30 pm Book Passage Class Corte Madera store, $35 Register for Class In this class, Brenda Knight will guide you through the process of book publishing—from idea to bestseller! Students will receive ten-minute private consultations after class. Knight is a 20-year publishing veteran and author of the American Book Award-winning Women of the Beat Generation and Wild Women and Books. She has worked with many bestselling authors, including Diane di Prima, Jackie Speier, Mary Jane Ryan, and more. Founding editor of Viva Editions, a division of Cleis Press, Knight specializes in books by, for, and about women. Class: Mehri Dadgar - Watercolor Painting Start: 3:00 pm End: 6:00 pm Book Passage Class Ten Saturdays: Aug. 7-Oct. 16 (no class on Sept. 4), 3:00-6:00 pm, $1025 Mehri Dadgar's Corte Madera Studio Register for Class An introduction to the techniques, styles, and materials, which are unique to watercolor painting. This course focuses on layering of color to create contrast and texture in a two-dimensional composition. Also examines characteristics of transparency in watercolor, color mixing, basic brushstroke, and painting techniques. Covers different weights and textures of paper, as well as the tools needed for the class. Course emphasizes the basic rules of good design. Projects are designed to expose you to various challenges specific to the medium. Prerequisite: Drawing and Composition or equivalent experience. First class materials will be available for purchase. You may bring your own watercolor, brushes and watercolor paper. Mehri Dadgar was born and raised in Iran. A profound influence on her art and life was the experience of being imprisoned for five years in a political prison for passing out pro-democracy newsletters in Tehran. Peter Heller - Kook: What Surfing Taught Me about Love, Life, and Catching the Perfect Wave Start: 4:00 pm Free Event - Open to the Public Corte Madera store Order a signed copy Peter Heller talks about Kook: What Surfing Taught Me about Love, Life, and Catching the Perfect Wave ($15.00). With grit, poetry, and humor, Heller, author of The Whale Warriors, recounts his remarkable journey of discovery—of surfing, an entirely new challenge; of the ocean’s beauty and power; of the strange surf subculture; of love; and, most of all, of how to seek adventure while crafting a meaningful life. Christopher Gortner - The Confessions of Catherine de Medici Start: 7:00 pm Free Event - Open to the Public Corte Madera store Order a signed copy Christopher Gortner talks about The Confessions of Catherine de Medici ($25.00). The truth is, none of us are innocent. We all have sins to confess. So reveals Catherine de Medici in this brilliantly imagined novel about one of history’s most powerful and controversial women. Gortner is the author of The Last Queen.

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