KHANDRO RINPOCHE is one of the most highly trained living Tibetan masters-and her perspective as a woman brings a unique, feminine understanding to the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism, currently dominated by male teachers. Despite her relative youth, her depth of compassion and open-hearted style are evident in This Precious Life (Shambhala, $21.95) as she encourages readers to apply themselves in this life, making the most of its precious opportunities.

This Precious Life

PETER SHELTON
Tuesday, November 4, 7:30 p.m.

Few stories from the "greatest generation" are as unforgettable-or as little known-as that of the 10th Mountain Division. The 10th began in 1941 as a crew of civilian athletes with a passion for mountains and snow. In Climb to Conquer (Scribner, $24.00), adventure writer PETER SHELTON follows the unique division from its conception on a Vermont ski hill, through its dramatic World War II coming-of-age, to the ultimate revolution it inspired in American outdoor life.

Climb to Conquer

DAVID BARON
Wednesday, November 5, 7:30 p.m.

When, in the late 1980s, residents of Boulder suddenly began to see mountain lions in their yards, it became clear that the cats had repopulated the land after decades of persecution. In The Beast in the Garden (Norton, $24.95), a riveting environmental fable that recalls Peter Benchley's thriller Jaws, journalist DAVID BARON traces the history of the mountain lion and chronicles Boulder's effort to coexist with its new neighbors.

The Beast in the Garden

DR. STEPHANIE MINES
Thursday, November 6, 7:30 p.m.

Shock begins the moment we are confronted with an experience so stunning that we are forced to disconnect from our bodies. For 25 years, STEPHANIE MINES Ph.D. has worked with survivors of all kinds of shock, and in We Are All in Shock (New Page, $16.99), she redefines psychological trauma and opens our eyes to how overwhelming events can impact all aspects of health, providing ways that everyone, regardless of background, can reclaim well-being.

We Are All in Shock

ELIZA WOLOSON & BRIAN GOUGH
Saturday, November 8, 2:00 p.m.

My Friend Isabelle (Woodbine House, $14.95), written by ELIZA WOLOSON and illustrated by BRYAN GOUGH, is the true story of two friends, Charlie and Isabelle. They like to do many of the same things-drawing, dancing, reading, and playing at the park. And like most friends, they are also different from each other. Isabelle has Down syndrome. Charlie doesn't. This exceptional book opens the door for young children to think about what makes a friendship special.

My Friend Isabelle

THOMAS CAHILL
Monday, November 10, 7:30 p.m.

The Greeks invented everything from Western warfare to mystical prayer, from logic to statecraft. Many of their achievements, particularly in art and philosophy, are widely celebrated; other important innovations and accomplishments, however, are unknown or underappreciated. In Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea (Doubleday, $27.50), THOMAS CAHILL explores the legacy, good and bad, of the ancient Greeks, making the distant past relevant to the present.

Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea

ANN-MARIE MACDONALD
Tuesday, November 11, 7:30 p.m.

In her highly anticipated new novel, ANN-MARIE MACDONALD takes us back to the early sixties, a time of optimism infused with the excitement of the space race and overshadowed by the menace of the Cold War, as filtered through the rich imagination of an eight-year-old child.

At once a loving portrayal and indictment of an era, The Way the Crow Flies (HarperCollins, $26.95)is a work of great heart and soaring intelligence.

The Way the Crow Flies

GREGORY MAGUIRE
Wednesday, November 12, 7:30 p.m.

A lyrical work of stunning creative vision, Mirror Mirror (HarperCollins, $24.95) is set in Renaissance Italy, where GREGORY MAGUIRE, author of the critically acclaimed Wicked and Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, draws a connection between the poison apple in the original Snow White story and the Borgia family's well-known appetite for poisoning its foes. In the evocative style of Maguire's earlier novels, Mirror Mirror is a fresh, compelling take on a beloved classic tale.

Mirror Mirror

BETH FINKE
Thursday, November 13, 7:30 p.m.

Long Time, No See (University of Illinois, $24.95) is certainly an inspiring story, but BETH FINKE does not aim to inspire. Eschewing reassuring platitudes and sensational pleas for sympathy, she charts her struggles with juvenile diabetes, the loss of her sight at age 26, and a host of other hardships, sharing her despair and frustration as well as her hard-won triumphs. Rejecting the label "courageous," she prefers the way her mother describes her: "She did what she had to do."

Long Time, No See

KEN WILBER
Saturday, November 15, 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church

KEN WILBER is the author of over a dozen books, and is credited with developing a unified field theory of consciousness-a synthesis of the world's great psychological, philosophical, and spiritual traditions. He is also considered to be the most cogent and penetrating voice in uniquely American wisdom. Join us for "An Afternoon with Ken Wilber," which will include a short introduction to his work, followed by about an hour of questions and answers. Tickets for this event are $7 and are available at Boulder Book Store.

LIVING ON THE EDGE: WOMEN AND ADVENTURE
Sunday, November 16, 4-6 p.m.

Boulder Media Women are proud to present their 6th Literary Exchange, designed to give Boulder women writers a free, open, non-political opportunity to read their work and share their thoughts and opinions on a diversity of topics. This time, the topic is "Living on the Edge: Women and Adventure," and the panel will include seven authors with a range of experience from one-legged skiing to motorcycle adventuring, moderated by EVELYN KAYE.

DAVID GRINSPOON
Monday, November 17, 7:30 p.m.

In Lonely Planets (HarperCollins, $25.95), DAVID GRINSPOON investigates the big questions: How widespread is life in the cosmos? Is life on Earth an accident or in some sense the "purpose" of this universe? And how can we, working from the Earth-centric definition of "life," even begin to think about the varieties of life forms on other planets? Lonely Planets reveals how the search for extraterrestrial life unites our spiritual and scientific quests for connection with the cosmos.

Lonely Planets

YING CHANG COMPESTINE
Tuesday, November 18, 1:00 p.m.

What will those Kang boys think of next? In The Story of Chopsticks, they cleverly invented chopsticks. In The Story of Noodles, those smart boys came up with Chinese noodles. Now, they have turned their attention to the rice fields, and devised a way to keep the harvest safe from birds in The Story of Kites (Holiday House, $16.95), and created a most useful school supply in The Story of Paper (Holiday House, $16.95). Local author YING CHANG COMPESTINE again shares her magical stories of the Kang boys of China.

The Story of Kites

The Story of Paper

MARCIA LATTANZI-LICHT
Tuesday, November 18, 7:30 p.m.

Hospice care is the only system providing care to meet the comprehensive needs of the terminally ill and their families. MARCIA LATTANZI-LICHT's The Hospice Choice (Fireside, $12.00) helps hospice volunteers, medical personnel and consumers address the gamut of issues that confront the dying and their loved ones: how to care for the loved one who is ill, what to expect as the illness progresses and death nears, and how to approach bereavement.

The Hospice Choice

FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE
Wednesday, November 19, 7:30 p.m.

In For the Love of Chocolate (Boulder County Safehouse, $18.95), many of Boulder's favorite chefs share their chocolate recipes, from simple to exquisite. This community collection is a great gift book with luscious photos, providing inspiration to prepare fudgy treats for the holidays. All proceeds benefit Boulder County Safehouse. Sample treats as PEGGY ALTER of Confection Art demonstrates chocolate decorating techniques!

ORIAH MOUNTAIN DREAMER
Thursday, November 20, 7:30 p.m.

In The Invitation, visionary writer and teacher ORIAH MOUNTAIN DREAMER wrote about what we long for. In The Dance, she explored how to live this longing to the fullest. Now, in The Call (HarperCollins, $20.00), she completes the trilogy, showing us why we are here and why we must each undertake that journey from longing to living fully in the world. The key is to give up striving to become who we think we should be and embrace our true self, imperfections and all.

The Call

ANNE WALDMAN
Monday, November 24, 7:30 p.m.

In The Room of Never Grieve (Coffee House, $30.00) is an essential collection that charts ANNE WALDMAN's lifetime of poetry in print and reveals a wise, meditative poet whose enormous energy and singular style remain unsurpassed. An audio CD featuring the performance of her signature work accompanies this exhilarating and long-awaited addition to American poetry. Reading these poems is essential; hearing the poet's voice lift them off the page is transcendent.

The Room of Never Grieve

JOAN BORYSENKO
Tuesday, November 25, 7:30 p.m.

JOAN BORYSENKO's wise and accessible Inner Peace for Busy Women (Hay House, $17.95) gets to the heart of how busy women can find a center of inner peace even when life is swirling like a cyclone around them. Learn how to manage your energy, say no without feeling guilty, make peace with the past, welcome change, find your courage, follow your inner guidance-and be a beautiful mother, sister, aunt, daughter, lover, and friend-all by being your best, authentic self.

Inner Peace for Busy Women

EDITH FRANKEL
Wednesday, December 3, 7:30 p.m.

Addressing both the unrepentant couch potato as well as the absurdly fit, EDITH FRANKEL shows women the health and spiritual benefits of hiking in Walking in the Mountains (Derrydale, $18.95). You'll also learn about map reading, what to wear, what to carry in a backpack, and recommended treks in the U.S., Himalayas, and Europe, and the kinds of terrain that kids may or may not be able to handle-information that can benefit men as well.

Walking in the Mountains

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DR. ED PODVOLL

In Recovering Sanity (Shambhala, $24.95, previously published by HarperCollins as The Seduction of Madness) ED PODVOLL, M.D. counters the conventional thinking that the millions of Americans suffering from psychosis can never fully recover. He offers a bold new approach to treatment that involves home care and "basic attendance", a treatment inspired by the author's study of Buddhist psychology, using compassion and awareness to recover sanity.

Recovering Sanity

BOOK FAIRS THIS MONTH

This month we are hosting several book fairs to help local schools and nonprofits raise funds. Please stop by and show your support by mentioning to the bookseller at the register that you are here for the Book Fair.
Members of our Frequent Buyer and Teacher Discount Programs will not receive a discount on book fair purchases. Your discount is "donated" to the school at the end of the fundraiser.

• Friday - Sunday, November 7 - 9, Horizons K-8 School
• Friday - Sunday, November 14 - 16, Aging Services Foundation of Boulder County
• Friday - Sunday, November 21 - 23, Alaya Preschool

IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND AN EVENT, BUT WOULD LIKE AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY, please call us to order one (personalized copies must be prepaid). All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. If you are unable to use the stairs to the second floor ballroom where our events are held, please call ahead to arrange for the closed-circuit television service available on the main floor. Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please call us to confirm on the day of the event: (303) 447-2074. Books not purchased at Boulder Book Store will be signed only if time permits.