 David
Wroblewski
The
Story of Edgar Sawtelle
Few debut novelists
enjoy the kind of prepublication publicity and glowing reviews as David
Wroblewski has received. Wroblewski’s riveting saga of an
American family captures the deep and ancient alliance between humans
and dogs, and the power of fate through one boy's epic journey into the
wild. Richard Russo said, “David Wroblewski’s got
storytelling talent to burn and a big, generous heart to go with
it.” Please join us as Mr. Wroblewski reads from his
remarkable novel and discusses his writing process.
 Robert
Crais
Chasing
Darkness
Who better to kick off Mystery Month
at Stacey’s than customer favorite Robert Crais? In his new
novel
featuring Elvis Cole, a man cleared of murder charges years earlier is
found dead, and Elvis becomes the primary suspect. According to
Publishers’ Weekly, “The story opens with a bang
and never
slows.”
 Vincent
Carrella and Dan White
Serpent
Box and The Cactus Eaters
Local debut authors
Vincent Carrella and Dan White offer a one-two, fiction-nonfiction
punch. Vincent Carrella’s novel is set in the deep mountains
of Appalachia, where the Flints of Leatherwood, Tennessee, spread their
version of the gospel by handling deadly serpents and drinking lye in
front of large gatherings of
the faithful. Dan
White’s The
Cactus Eaters is a hilarious and
harrowing account of a young couple's
hike along the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail. Carrella and
White’s books are part of the P.S. Paperback series featuring
back of book discussion with the authors.
Rhys
Bowen
A
Royal Pain
Mystery Month at
Stacey’s continues . . . Join us for tea and treats as local
writer Rhys Bowen introduces us to her delightful new series set in
1930s London, featuring a penniless 20-something member of the extended
royal family. Wear a hat and have a chance to win a bag of English
goodies.
 Stefan
Fatsis
A
Few Seconds of Panic
Stefan Fatsis hit the
bestseller charts with Word Freak, a look at the insular world of
competitive Scrabble players. In A Few Seconds of Panic, Fatsis
examines a different kind of competition as he embeds himself with the
Denver Broncos.
 Michelle
Gagnon, Claire M. Johnson, and Simon Wood
Boneyard,
Roux Morgue, and We All Fall Down
We’re
delighted to continue Mystery Month at Stacey’s with a panel
of three local writers who have garnered rave reviews. In Michelle
Gagnon’s Boneyard FBI special agent Kelly Jones searches for
a serial killer and a copycat nemesis. Claire M. Johnson’s
pastry chef/sleuth Mary Ryan investigates mysterious deaths at a San
Francisco culinary school. Simon Wood returns to Stacey’s
with We All Fall Down and looks at the deaths at a research firm that
come on the heals of a high-level government project.
Erich
Origen and Gan Golan
Goodnight
Bush: An Unauthorized Parody
Erich
Origen and Gan Golan’s Goodnight Bush is a publishing
sensation. Sent
to a publisher on spec, it quickly hit the bestseller lists. Goodnight
Bush is a parody of the children’s classic Goodnight Moon and
is a
hilarious and poignant visual requiem for the Bush administration. In
it we see a childlike George W. Bush tucked safely away in the confines
of his own room and a quiet Dick Cheney whispering "hush.”
Come hear
the authors and register to vote so you can say Goodnight Bush!
 T.J.
English
Havana
Nocturne: How the Mob Owned Cuba . . . and Then Lost It to the
Revolution
Mystery Month at
Stacey’s continues with a true crime account of the
Mob’s influence in Cuba during the 1950s. T.J. English,
author of Paddy Whacked, offers a fascinating chronicle of organized
crime, political corruption, roaring nightlife and the seeds of the
revolution that ended it all.
 Tana
French
The
Likeness
We round off Mystery
Month at Stacey’s—okay, Mystery Month and a
Week—with Tana French, Edgar-award winner for her debut
thriller In The Woods. In The Likeness, the follow-up to In the Woods,
Dublin Murder Squad detective Cassie Maddox goes undercover, assuming
the identity of a murdered woman.
 Niloufar
Talebi
Belonging:
New Poetry by Iranians Around the World
Stacey’s and
the Asia Society are delighted to host Niloufar Talebi, Founder and
Creative/Executive Director of The Translation Project and editor of
Belonging: New Poetry by Iranians Around the World. Recent political
developments, including the shadow of a new war, have obscured the fact
that Iran has a long and splendid artistic tradition ranging from the
visual arts to literature. Talebi has collected a selection of eclectic
and vibrant poems that deepen the often limited awareness of Iranian
identity today.
Lewis
Schiff
The
Middle Class Millionaire
Lewis Schiff reveals
original research about current American millionaires who have earned
rather than inherited their wealth. He estimates 6 million U.S.
households have a self-made net worth over $1 million. The research
compares attitudes, values and social contributions of the traditional
middle class to those of the "middle-class millionaire." Schiff also
examines the broader societal impact this group has.
Marwan
Muasher
The
Arab Center
Is there any hope for
moderate voices in the Arab world? Many international leaders and
scholars agree that compromise and centrist policies will help to
broker peace and stability in the Middle East, but religious and
political extremism has been growing. Marwan Muasher served as Jordan's
first ambassador to Israel and as ambassador to the U.S. He will
discuss the importance of, and the challenges facing, moderates in the
Arab world.
David
Boaz
The
Politics of Freedom
David Boaz, a key
figure in the libertarian movement, surveys what he sees as the threats
to freedom from the Bush administration and the current presidential
candidates. Though he is frustrated with many of the candidates'
positions, he remains optimistic about the future of civil and economic
liberties. However, he says that the future of freedom requires that
Americans devote considerable effort to preserving and protecting these
rights.
Mahvish
Khan
My
Guatanamo Diary
Spurred by the
detainment of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, American lawyer Mahvish Khan
decided to offer help to the detainees. Born to Afghan parents, she
used her language skills as a translator, and from her time with these
detainees she has written a diary that provides insights into the lives
and families of those held at Guantanamo.
Peter
Gosselin and Panel
High
Wire
Recent expert prognosis
for the overall economy is not good. Housing bust, credit
crunch, unemployment and high commodity prices (oil anyone?) are
familiar faces in the news, and they all lead up to the most dreaded
word of all—"recession." Unemployed? Self-employed? A small
business owner? A family just trying to survive? Some believe that no
one may be safe this time around. With economic worries mounting, we
talk to the experts to find out how to survive these trying times.
Russell
Targ
Do
You See What I See?
Visually impaired
physicist Russell Targ pioneered research in lasers and optics. His
work in "remote viewing," sponsored by NASA and the CIA, has recently
been declassified and dubbed by the media as "America's psychic spy
program." Targ presents anecdotes about his life and his experiences
with some of the 20th century's leading figures—including Ayn
Rand, Alan Greenspan, Alan Alda, as well as Targ's brother-in-law,
world chess champion Bobby Fischer.
Steve
Levine
Putin's
Labyrinth
Russia's rich oil
reserves are helping the country regain prominence. Under Vladimir
Putin and his sucessor, Dmitry Medvedev, nationalism has grown as well.
Is there a return to Soviet-era systems and beliefs? Or has the nation
moved into a different paradigm? LeVine says the country is stained by
a "culture of death," from assassinations of state critics to possible
Kremlin indifference in hostage crises.
Timothy
Lynch
After
Bush
Toward the end of his
second term it appears George W. Bush’s foreign policy has
won few admirers, with pundits and politicians questioning the actions
of the past eight years. Author Timothy Lynch counters the dogma of
Bush’s detractors and ideological opponents, arguing that
Bush’s policy belongs within the mainstream of the American
foreign policy tradition. Further, he suggests that there will, and
should, be continuity in US foreign policy from his presidency to those
of his successors. Providing a positive audit of the War on Terror,
Lynch maintains that the Bush Doctrine has been consistent with past
foreign policies from Republican and Democratic
presidencies—and that the key elements of Bush’s
grand strategy will continue to shape the American approach in the
future.
Lane
Montgomery
Never
Again, Again, Again
Lane Montgomery has
traveled as a photographer with the International Rescue Committee,
Americares and other humanitarian groups in such places as Rwanda,
Liberia, Haiti, Kosovo, Ethiopia and the Congo. Never Again, Again,
Again is a photographic essay with text on the major genocides in the
20th and 21st centuries including Armenia, the Holocaust, Cambodia,
Rwanda, Bosnia, Herzegovina and Darfur. She visits the Council to
discuss the role of the international community and its
responsibilities.
Alice
Feiring
The
Battle for Wine and Love
In fear of losing the
wines she loves best, Alice Feiring is on a quest to save those beloved
authentic wines from creeping globalization. Tune into one of the most
debated topics in today's wine world and you might end up questioning
what you really want in your glass.
Robert
N. Butler
The
Longevity Revolution
People in developed
nations have gained an average of 30 additional years of life during
the 20th century, the greatest advance in longevity in 5,000 years of
human history. But are we as a society prepared to handle this
remarkable change? World-renowned gerontologist and Pulitzer
Prize-winning author Robert Butler will examine the challenges this
creates, the adjustments that have been made, what will need to be done
in the future, and possible threats to our longevity.
Ralph
Peters
A
Brief History of the Future
Ralph Peters is a
retired military officer, a popular media commentator on both
television and radio and the author of more than twenty books. He has
authored numerous essays on strategy for military journals such as
Armed Forces Journal. He writes an opinion column for the New York
Post, and frequently writes columns for USA Today, The Wall Street
Journal, The Washington Post, and Newsweek. He writes frequently from
his travels to trouble spots like Iraq, West Africa and Israel. Mr.
Peters joins the World Affairs Council and the Marines’
Memorial Association to discuss his new book, A Brief History of the
Future.
Alice
Waters and Eric Schlosser
The Art of Simple Food and Fast
Food Nation
Help kick off our Third
Annual Platforum Series, "How We Eat," with Alice Waters, one of the
most knowledgeable and dedicated slow-food advocates in the world. This
James Beard Award-winning chef and author will discuss the importance
of sustainable agricultural methods and practices, as well as the joy
and the pleasure of eating well. Ms. Waters will be in conversation
with Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation.
David
Gill
It’s
About Excellence
Too often, business
ethics is a narrow exercise in damage control, says David Gill. A
looming indictment or a brand-tarnishing scandal activates the ethics
folks. But this reactive approach will never be preventive. Gill argues
that it's better to proactively build ethically healthy
organizations—not just for risk management but for
competitive advantage and organizational excellence.
Peter
Menzel and Faith D’Alusio
Hungry
Planet: What the World Eats
In connection with a
Club photo exhibit, Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio will discuss the
discoveries of their 24-country odyssey photographing thirty families
with the food they ate during the week they were interviewed. From
Bhutan and Bosnia to Mexico and Mongolia, they shopped with the
families, observed meal preparation and were awed at the diversity of
food culture—including a Darfur mother with five children
living on $1.44 a week in a refugee camp in Chad, and a German family
of four spending $494.19. Presenting a visual exhibit of striking
family portraits, they will comment on issues lying at the heart (and
stomach) of the global diet.
Jane
Mayer
The
Dark Side
Has America’s
“War on Terror” turned into a war on American
ideals and its international standing? Since the early development of
the United States’ pursuit of international terrorists, many
have argued that the US has suffered incalculable losses in the
country’s moral and political standing in the world.
Moreover, many of the government’s decisions and actions have
come into question for violating the Constitution and American values,
as well as for hampering the pursuit of Al Qaeda. In The Dark Side,
Jane Mayer recounts how America has fought the “War on
Terror” and explores its implications for our security and
freedom. In recent years, she has written extensive articles for The
New Yorker on the bin Laden family and the US government’s
controversial policy of extraordinary rendition.
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Niloufar
Talebi
Belonging:
New Poetry by Iranians Around the World
Stacey’s and
the Asia Society are delighted to host Niloufar Talebi, Founder and
Creative/Executive Director of The Translation Project and editor of
Belonging: New Poetry by Iranians Around the World. Recent political
developments, including the shadow of a new war, have obscured the fact
that Iran has a long and splendid artistic tradition ranging from the
visual arts to literature. Talebi has collected a selection of eclectic
and vibrant poems that deepen the often limited awareness of Iranian
identity today.
Thomas
Frank
The
Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule
Thomas Frank, author of
the bestselling What’s the Matter with
Kansas, takes a look at what he considers to be decades of
deliberate—and lucrative—conservative misrule.
Frank
suggests that conservatism itself has become a mega-business and
chronicles the grievous repercussions of jettisoning oversight and
accountability, accruing massive public debt, and endangering the
environment, the economy, the food supply, health care, and education.
 Dean
Karnazes
50/50:
Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days—And How You
Too Can Achieve Super Endurance!
In the Fall of 2006,
Dean Karnazes took on the ultimate challenge:
running 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days.
50/50
is the incredible story of these 50 marathons and a firsthand account
of what happens when your body defies all limitations. For us mere
mortals, Dean offers practical training tips that runners everywhere
will want to know.
Moustafa
Bayoumi
How
Does It Feel to Be a Problem?: Being Young and Arab in America
English professor
and Arab American Moustafa Bayoumi wondered how younger generations of
Arab Americans were faring in a post-9/11 United States. In How Does It
Feel to Be a Problem, Bayoum focuses on the lives of seven young people
living in Brooklyn and offers revealing portraits of people who are
often scrutinized but seldom heard from.
 Joe
Quirk
It’s
Not You. It’s Biology.: The Science of Love, Sex, and
Relationships
In one small paperback
book, Joe Quirk has collected everything you
should've learned in high school biology. It’s Not You.
It’s Biology. is a humorous look at the real
differences—biological, historical,
psychological—between
men and women...with fun and provocative insight into what "really"
drives behavior.
Peter
Menzel and Faith D’Alusio
Hungry
Planet: What the World Eats
In connection with a
Club photo exhibit, Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio will discuss the
discoveries of their 24-country odyssey photographing thirty families
with the food they ate during the week they were interviewed. From
Bhutan and Bosnia to Mexico and Mongolia, they shopped with the
families, observed meal preparation and were awed at the diversity of
food culture—including a Darfur mother with five children
living on $1.44 a week in a refugee camp in Chad, and a German family
of four spending $494.19. Presenting a visual exhibit of striking
family portraits, they will comment on issues lying at the heart (and
stomach) of the global diet.
Jane
Mayer
The
Dark Side
Has America’s
“War on Terror” turned into a war on American
ideals and its international standing? Since the early development of
the United States’ pursuit of international terrorists, many
have argued that the US has suffered incalculable losses in the
country’s moral and political standing in the world.
Moreover, many of the government’s decisions and actions have
come into question for violating the Constitution and American values,
as well as for hampering the pursuit of Al Qaeda. In The Dark Side,
Jane Mayer recounts how America has fought the “War on
Terror” and explores its implications for our security and
freedom. In recent years, she has written extensive articles for The
New Yorker on the bin Laden family and the US government’s
controversial policy of extraordinary rendition.
Amit
Goswami
God
is Not Dead
What special insights
might a theoretical physicist have about God?
Goswami searches for proof of God's existence using quantum and
Newtonian physics, understandings of consciousness, and his own
personal experiences. He advocates the "science within consciousness,"
urging people to look beyond "materialistic" scientific understanding
to broaden their conceptions of spirituality and the universe.
HOW
WE EAT
Dean
Ornish
The
Spectrum
Everyone has heard that
diet and lifestyle have a profound, long-term
impact on our health and well-being. But many people do not take
immediate steps to improve their long-term outlook. Dean Ornish has
dedicated himself to improving people's health by helping them better
understand the choices that lead to a healthy life. Come hear this
leader in the field share his insights and knowledge.
HOW
WE EAT
Nutrition
Symposium
Don't miss this
day-long series of programs providing critical
information on living longer and healthier lives. The Nutrition
Symposium features booths and vendors in the Club office as well as a
nutrition fair in the evening. Noon: Patty Facendini will talk about
“The Benefits of Snacking. “2:00 pm: Laurie Zerga
will
offer a “Salute to Salads.” 3:00 pm: Michael Lipelt
talks
about “Our Health and Heavy Metals.” 4:30 pm: Ed
Bauman
discusses “Pollution Protection.” 6:00 pm: Larry
Kushi
asks, “Can What You Eat Cause or Prevent Cancer?”
David
Danelo
The
Border: Exploring the U.S.-Mexican Divide
In 2007, award-winning
writer David J. Danelo spent three months
traveling the 1,952-mile length of the U.S.-Mexico border from the Gulf
of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean. In an effort to gain firsthand
knowledge of the front-line political and security issues facing
America, Danelo interviewed Border Patrol agents, local politicians,
immigration activists, deported migrants, and religious officials. The
Border: Exploring the U.S.-Mexican Divide chronicles Danelo’s
three month quest to comprehend la frontera’s natural beauty,
lethal reality, and political complexity.
HOW
WE EAT
Jenni
Ferrari-Adler
Alone
in the Kitchen with Eggplant: Confessions of Cooking for One and Dining
Alone
Is there a stigma about
eating alone? We all cook alone at one point or
another. Jenni Ferrari-Adler lets us know that other people are as hung
up on it as we are. Her essays make good company: They're meant to
inspire, entertain, comfort and provide practical help in the form of
recipes for one.
HOW
WE EAT
Marion
Nestle and Davia Nelson
Pet
Food Politics and Hidden Kitchens
There's more than meets
the eye in that box of Meow Mix. The pet food
industry links matters as diverse as global food safety, health policy,
international trade, and corporate and governmental influence. Marion
Nestle's examination of the 2007 pet food recall developed into an
expose that revealed glaring gaps in food safety between the United
States and the developing countries that produce the food. She will
speak about her research, which follows tainted pet food from its
source in China to its destination—feed for pigs, chickens
and
fish in the United States.
HOW
WE EAT
Raj
Patel
Stuffed
and Starved
Stuffed: Obesity is the
second leading cause of preventable death in
the United States, and over 60 percent of us are considered overweight.
Starved: Worldwide, nearly a billion people are starving to death, and
35 million Americans went hungry at some point last year. Moreover, Raj
Patel contends that the U.S.'s influence in organizations like the WTO,
and our trade policies on issues like corn ethanol fuel production,
have driven up food prices; and that the issue of starvation must be
addressed at home as well as abroad. Why is there such a large
discrepancy between the haves and the have-nots for what we all need:
food? Patel, author of Stuffed and Starved, strives to answer that
question by telling the tale of the global food system.
Richard
Elkus
Winner
Take All: How Competitiveness Shapes the Fate of Nations
Richard Elkus, a
Silicon Valley entrepreneur and business leader,
chronicles the history of what he calls America's abdication in key
industries like television, consumer electronics and semiconductors. He
cites short-term financial interests that triumphed over long-term
national strategies for economic competitiveness. He then outlines 10
critical principles essential for America to regain the economic and
political clout that comes from strength in strategic global markets.
Daniel
Ellsberg
Secrets
One of the
turning
points in the opposition movement to the Vietnam War
was the release of Daniel Ellsberg's Pentagon Papers, chronicling
decades of Defense Department involvement in Vietnam. Today, the war in
Iraq is fraught with criticism, but there are fewer protests and no
internal leaks have had the impact of the Pentagon Papers. As
operations in Iraq continue and the U.S. threatens to attack Iran,
Ellsberg compares the two periods, including constitutional issues, and
gives his views on the future.
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