Exit Laughing With Authors Victoria Zackheim, Ellen Sussman,...
Exit Laughing is more than a collection of twenty-four personal stories, written by some of the country's finest authors, on the subject of death and humor. It's a reminder that people approach death in very different ways. ... sanjose.org
Mark Twain Humorist And Author - Ed Kenney Lecture Series
Humorist and author Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known to many as "Mark Twain," visits Pleasanton to retell his adventures Out West, including mining on the Nevada Comstock, buying a wild horse, and big trouble in San Francisco... sanjose.org
Gail Collins - Oped Columnist, The New York Times
Gail Collins, Op-Ed Columnist, The New York Times ; Author, As Texas Goes: How the Lone Star State Hijacked the American Agenda The first woman editor of The New York Times editorial page and a best-selling author, Collins re... livesv.com
Bill W. And Dr. Bob... A Free Forum Discussing The Play -...
From conception to casting, San Jose Rep's free Insight Nights offer a rare glimpse into the building of a production. Join Artistic Director Rick Lombardo and other artists and local experts as they share insights into the t... livesv.com
Writer's Forum Open Mic Night
This is a great opportunity for authors to get exposure and to practice public speaking skills. Open to all writers and listeners, including California Writers Club (CWC) members and non-members. 10 Writers Read, for 10 minu... sanjose.org
To Hell And Back... Sandow Birk's Divine Comedy
Police helicopters descend upon the streets of Los Angeles. Gas-guzzling SUVs overtake the streets of San Francisco. Fast-food emblems and corporate logos dominate the American landscape. Is it the 24-hour news channel, or a ... livesv.com
[Shopping] Free Book Exchange At The Bay Area Free Book Exchange
Come check out the Bay Area Free Book Exchange, a hidden oasis of free books for all! The Bay Area Free Book Exchange gives away free books to the public every weekend. The book exchange has given away over 140,000 books! ... diablomag.com
Workshops For English Enhancement Through Creative Writing...
Classes are designed to assist those who speak English as a second language, enhance their speaking and writing skills through art, creative writing, and theater. livesv.com
Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger, Iii Will Be Promoting...
As a follow up to his phenomenal New York Times bestselling memoir, Highest Duty, Captain Chesley B. ?Sully? Sullenberger explores exactly what it takes to lead and inspire. In Making a Difference, one of the most capt... harpercollins.com
Paws For Tales - Reading Program
Children can improve their reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Sign up in advance and join the fun. Have a reluctant reader? Studies show children who are reluctant to read in front of peers are much less anxi... livesv.com
The Diet Cure - Julia Ross, Author Talk
For the more than 160 million overweight Americans, dieting is a failure. Based on more than twenty years of clinical success, Julia Ross's The Diet Cure: The 8-Step Program to Rebalance Your Body Chemistry and End Food Cravi... livesv.com
Hands On Bay Area Book Club
The HANDS ON BAY AREA BOOK CLUB will discuss How I Killed Pluto by MIKE BROWN. eviesays.com
Knitting Club
Are you interested in knitting? Then purl on over this summer and join this fascinating group. They would love to meet you. Everyone's invited. They meet in the Children's Department. barnesandnoble.com
Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger, Iii Will Be Promoting...
As a follow up to his phenomenal New York Times bestselling memoir, Highest Duty, Captain Chesley B. ?Sully? Sullenberger explores exactly what it takes to lead and inspire. In Making a Difference, one of the most capt... harpercollins.com
Jerry Mander
Jerry Mander discusses his book The Capitalism Papers: Six Fatal Flaws of an Obsolete System . voiceplaces.com
Two Among The Righteous Few - Marty Brounstein, Author
Marty Brounstein will share his book, Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust. In this book, he recounts the story of two remarkable people who saved the lives of at least two dozen Jews during the Ho... livesv.com
Charles Ferguson - 2011 Academy Award Winning Doc Filmmaker...
Charles Ferguson is the 2011 Academy Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker of Inside Job and Author of Predator Nation . Could the global economic meltdown of the last few years have been prevented? Ferguson believes the crisis... livesv.com