August, 1999 Schedule of Events

Join us for a talk and book signing with Patricia Hersh, author of A Tribe Apart: A Journey Into the Heart of American Adolescence (Ballantine, $14.00). In A Tribe Apart, Hersh travels deep into the teenage subculture to show us how neglected American adolescents have fashioned a culture of their own. "An insightful, moving and strikingly honest look at today's adolescents ... should be required reading." – The San Diego Union-Tribune

A Tribe Apart: A Journey Into the Heart of American Adolescence

Vimala McClure
Tuesday, August 17, 7:30 p.m.

Local author Vimala McClure will speak and sign The Path of Parenting: Twelve Principles to Guide Your Journey (New World Library, ($14.00). Unlike most books on raising children, this new book from the author of The Tao of Motherhood focuses on the parent. The twelve principles are simple and easy to apply, and they have proven to be invaluable in helping those who have children to be the best parents they can be.

The Path of Parenting: Twelve Principles to Guide Your Journey

Joy Lynn Freeman
Thursday, August 19, 7:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of creativity with Joy Lynn Freeman, author of Express Yourself (SoundStar, $12.95). Creative expression teaches us how to surrender to the moment and let go of judgment. It gives us the courage and strength to express ourselves in other areas such as on the job and in relationships. Come ready to express yourself! You'll come away with insights and tools to move forward in life with more creativity, passion, and power.

Express Yourself

Daniel Raphael
Tuesday, August 24, 7:30 p.m.

Boulder author Daniel RaphaeI will speak and sign Sacred Relationships: A Guide to Authentic Loving (Origin, $15.95), a manual for those who are ready to see love and friendship as a sacred process. Sacred Relationships is a handy reference, taking readers step-by-step through the process of entering the spiritual path, healing emotional wounds, and building relationships that really work.

Sacred Relationships: A Guide to Authentic Loving

David Ball
Thursday, August 26, 7:30 p.m.

Local author David Ball will read from Empires of Sand (Bantam, $23.95). From a heart-pounding wild boar chase in the outskirts of Paris and a daring escape from France via hot-air balloon, to the exotic and forbidding Sahara desert, Ball's impressive first novel will keep you riveted. "[Empires of Sand] will appeal to history buffs, thrill-seekers, [and] travel enthusiasts." – Publishers Weekly

Empires of Sand

Robert Zubrin
Monday, August 30, 7:30 p.m.

Robert Zubrin, internationally renowned astronautical engineer and author of The Case for Mars, will speak and sign Entering Space: Creating a Spacefaring Civilization (Tarcher, $24.95). Using nuts-and-bolts engineering and a unique grasp of human history, Zubrin delivers the most important and forward-looking work on space and the true possibilities of human exploration since Carl Sagan's Cosmos.

Entering Space: Creating a Spacefaring Civilization

The Case for Mars ($ 14.00)

Cosmos ($ 6.99)

Books not purchased at Boulder Book Store will be signed only if time permits. If you cannot attend an event but would like an autographed copy, please call or email us to order one.

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Thank you for supporting the 1999 Boulder Book Store Reading Series!

Author events are also supported by your purchase of the author's books. These purchases are tracked and used by the publishers in decisions about other authors who might visit.

IAll events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please call us to confirm on the day of the event. For more information, call 447-2074. If you are unable to use the stairs to the second floor where our events are held, please call and ask about our closed circuit television service on the main floor.

Start The School Year with the Best Children's Book of the Century
Announcing the Millennium Children's History of the 20th Century (DK Publishers, $29.95), a lavishly illustrated, chronologically organized reference that gives children an unparalleled overview of this most eventful of centuries. Features include sections on the U.S. government, sports, music, movies, and theater, plus an introduction in which children give their thoughts on the century behind and the millennium ahead. You'll find this and other great DK books in our Children's Room.

You really should read the book, but...
You've asked us to carry Cliffs Notes for the classics, and you'll now find a fully stocked display by our Literature section on the second floor.

Special Sale on Penguin Audiobooks

While quantities last, we are offering selected Penguin Audiobooks for only $7.98 each – that's more than $15 off the regular price! Stock up now for your commute and road trips. Titles include Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift, Emma by Jane Austen, Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, and Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Browse our full selection of tapes in the second floor ballroom. And if you're looking for more bargains, you'll always find lots to choose from on the sale tables throughout the store.

Special Sale Price on Colorado Seasons

For only $9.98, you can celebrate the scenic wonders of the Rocky Mountain State through the eyes of photographer Todd Caudle (members of our Frequent Buyer program will receive an additional 10% off that price). Colorado Seasons is a visual trek through the seasonal changes of America's premier natural state. From pristine alpine lakes to snow-covered mountain peaks and golden aspen forests, these are the changing faces of Colorado's journey through the seasons. Additional discounts are available on purchases of 10 copies or more - a great gift for business clients!

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