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Included in this newsletter:
William Langewiesche on Saturday, May 19
Regan McMahon on Tuesday, May 22
Knitting Classes Resume June 3
Harry Potter-Reserve your book or audio book
Storytime
BSWP Celebrates its First Anniversary!

WILLIAM LANGEWIESCHE
The Atomic Bazaar
Saturday, May 19 at 11 AM

Renowned journalist William Langewiesche (American Ground, The Outlaw Sea) takes on the most critical issue of our times: the burgeoning global threat of nuclear weapons production. This is the story of the inexorable drift of nuclear weapons technology from the hands of the rich into the hands of the poor. From Hiroshima to the present day, Langewiesche describes a timely reality of urgent consequences to us all.

REGAN MCMAHON
Revolution in the Bleachers: How Parents Can Take Back Family Life in a World Gone Crazy Over Youth Sports
Tuesday, May 22 at 7 PM

In Revolution in the Bleachers, Bay Area journalist Regan McMahon tackles an issue that affects so many families, pointing out that kids spend more time in organized sports than ever before with little downtime, with increased pressure to do well, and with serious injuries previously seen primarily in professional athletes. Her own epiphany came to McMahon when she and her husband found themselves running around the Bay Area to sports events with their two children, then ages 11 and 14 — in separate cars with separate children. "This is nuts," McMahon is quoted as telling herself in a Chronicle review. "Is this really the best version of childhood we can offer our kids?"

McMahon offers sensible answers based on extensive research. "Finally," says author Michael Gurian, "someone has taken a look at what the runaway youth sports culture is doing to kids and the American family. We need this book!"

JUNE

Cabled Fingerless Gloves:
Sunday, June 3
10 AM - 1 PM
Learn to Knit:
Mondays, June 4, 11,18, 25
7 PM - 9 PM
It Felt Good!
Sundays, June 10 and 17
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Knitting Socks:
Sunday, June 24
10 AM - 1 PM

JULY/AUGUST

Basic Shaping Workshop
Sunday, July 1
10:30 AM - 12 PM
Finishing Workshop
Sunday, July 8
10 AM - 1 PM
First Sweater Workshop
Mondays, July 2, 9, 23, 30 &
August 6, 13
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Pre-order your copy of: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS

BOOK
Order your copy with us today for only $24.95 plus tax ($34.95 cover price) and pick it up at the store on the day it comes out: Saturday, July 21, 2007.

AUDIO BOOK
Reserve the unabridged audio book format (17 CDs) in advance of its publication on Saturday, July 21, 2007. Our special, pre-publication price is only $54.20 each (49.95 plus tax), a substantial savings off the $79.95 list price. Call or drop by to reserve your copy today.

MIDNIGHT PUBLICATION PARTY
Don't forget to come to our midnight publication party on Friday, July 20th to get your copy the moment it comes out!

SUNDAY MORNING STORY TIME
with Mary Alice
Sundays at 11 a.m.

Kids of any age who like to hear good stories are invited. These readings will be tailored to the children who attend, and interaction between the children and the reader will be encouraged.

WEDNESDAY MORNING STORY TIME
with Sonia
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

This will be a weekly reading event for babies and toddlers, featuring interactive songs and fingerplays. Sonia is a former nursery school teacher, mother of three, and grandmother of two.

BSWP CELEBRATES ITS FIRST ANNIVERSARY!
Saturday, June 9, 10 AM - 10 PM
All Books, Cards, and Gifts in stock will be 20% off.
Join us for Entertainment, Prizes and Refreshments!