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In This Newsletter:
Mary Roach - Tuesday, August 24
Suzanne Collins - 20% off pre-purchase of Hunger Games #3
Dr. Abby Caplin - Workshop Begins Sunday, September 12
More Upcoming Events

MARY ROACH will discuss
Packing for Mars
Tuesday, August 24th at 7 PM

Don't miss popular science writer and bestselling author Mary Roach as she entertainingly explores questions about life in outer space. Rather than delve into the thrills and agonies of space travel, she questions "the stuff in between—the small comedies and everyday victories." Like bowel movements in zero gravity, for example. She asks: what happens when you can't walk for a year? Have sex? Smell flowers? What if you vomit in your helmet during a space walk? Is it possible for the human body to survive a bailout at 17,000 miles per hour? To answer these questions, space agencies set up a host of quizzical and startlingly bizarre space simulations, proving that it's possible to preview space without ever leaving Earth.

"A delightful, illuminating grab bag of space-flight curiosities." — Kirkus Reviews

SUZANNE COLLINS' latest novel
Mockingjay (Hunger Games #3)
Arrives in the store Tuesday, August 24th

Mockingjay, the third and final book in the Hunger Games series, will be available Tuesday, August 24th. Reserve your copy now (with prepayment) and you will receive 20% off the cover price ($14.39 + tax).

Hunger Games was featured as one of our Holiday Gift Selections two years ago. Although it was primarily marketed to teens, adult readers and book clubs have found it compelling and an excellent book for discussion. Powerful and haunting, the thrilling final installment of the groundbreaking trilogy promises to be one of the most talked about books of the year.
Reserve Your Copy Now - and Save 20%!

MIND-BODY HEALTH WRITING WORKSHOP
with DR. ABBY CAPLIN
Begins Sunday, September 12 (September 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 10)

Are you discouraged by illness or health challenges? Would you like to be more proactive in healing? Dr. Abby Caplin will guide you through a process of reflection, writing and optional sharing. No writing experience is necessary. Just come with an open mind and a notebook. Dr. Caplin, whose personal encounter with autoimmune illness provides her with a unique ability to understand her patients’ perspectives, helps people living with chronic illness or medical conditions lead empowered and vibrant lives, finding wholeness despite illness.

Only $145 for 5 sessions!
Sign up now since space is limited.
Call 415-255-9981 to register.

Please visit our website to read more
about these and other upcoming events.

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