Archive for the ‘Books’

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    New cover for “Sex Zen and Shopping: Live Rich by Shopping Smart”
    by Sandra at March 5th, 2010 at 01:03 pm
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    “Life Choices” Release hosts author book signings and presentations
    Turning Point International is releasing the anthology “Life Choices – Navigating Difficult Paths” at Palace Station, Las Vegas on January 31, 2010.  Many of the 26 contributing authors will be at the Health, Wealth and Travel Expo to sign books, give short presentations and be available to meet the public.
    by Sandra at January 11th, 2010 at 03:01 pm
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    Sex and the Zen of Shopping
    Sex and the Zen of Shopping or How to Shop Smart in a Dumb Economy (color edition) A bit like a small child, a book seems to suck all the creative energy right out of your soul.  If you don’t feed it and nurture it all the time, it withers and dies.  That’s where I’ve been – creating and rearing my book-child “Sex and the Zen of Shopping” – focusing...
    by Sandra at January 8th, 2010 at 01:01 pm
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    (Science) Fantasy Fiction Group
    The Southern Nevada Area Fantasy Fiction Union is an informal group of science fiction and fantasy fans who meet once a month with informal movie outings and gatherings scheduled at least once a month. They maintain a large lending library for members and claim to be Las Vegas’ oldest Science Fiction Club. The monthly meeting is the 4th Sunday 1:30p-3:30p at the...
    by Sandra at July 15th, 2007 at 01:07 am
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    Free Harry Potter Movie Marathon
    The Clark County Library is hosting a Harry Potter Movie Marathon from 11m-2p geared for kids from 8 to 11 years old. Call 702-507-3760. Venue is the Enterprise Library 25 E Shelbourne Av Las Vegas NV. The schedule: Jul 07 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Jul 14 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Jul 21 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Jul 28...
    by Sandra at June 25th, 2007 at 02:06 am
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    Free Writer’s Workshop w/ Adam Henry Carriere
    The Nevada Arts Council and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts makes Tumblewords, a free writer’s workshop possible on Jun 15 & 16. Local poet/writer Adam Henry Carriere will present an evening of readings @ 7pm and a Saturday workshop @ 2pm for aspiring writers. Carriere studied film and video and holds a masters degree in writing from USC....
    by Sandra at June 14th, 2007 at 08:06 pm
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    FDA and Drugs That Kill
    I took a lot of flack about my article on the FDA and drugs. The book I recommended by Kevin Trudeau, I was told, was written by a charlatan with no credentials other than he had made bucketsful of money selling himself as one of the gurus of the self-improvement age. Having made lots of dough promoting yourself, to my mind, demonstrates having a real good sense of what...
    by Sandra at May 27th, 2007 at 10:05 am
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    George Foreman Book Signing
    Fri May 25 from 4p-6p you can meet George Foreman, buy a copy of his book “God in My Corner – A Spritual Memoir,” and get it signed. He’ll be at Sam’s Club 8080 W Tropical Parkway Las Vegas NV. Call 702-515-7200 for more info.
    by Sandra at May 24th, 2007 at 05:05 pm
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    Great Books Discussion Group
    Looking for “spirited and stimulating discussion” on classic and modern literature? Meet with other readers and thinkers at the “Great Books Reading and Discussion Group” on the 2nd and 4th Tues @ 7pm. Newcomers are always welcome. Call for more info 702-507-3427. Venue is the Clark County Library 1401 E Flamingo Rd Las Vegas NV. Related Clubs...
    by Sandra at May 21st, 2007 at 06:05 pm
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    Local Author Builds Better Communities
    Aimmee Riley is the author of a wonderful autobiography “Tears of Hope” about the spirit of life under the most adverse of circumstances. Lebanese by birth, Riley has adopted Las Vegas as her home and works passionately for the the building of better communities in our world. Please join her and guests at “Perservance Leads to Power“, a free...
    by Sandra at May 15th, 2007 at 10:05 pm
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    Noah Levine author of Dharma Punx reads/meditates
    A unique figure in the yoga world, Noah Levine, author of “Dharma Punx,” will read from his new book, “Against the Stream” on Fri May 18 @ 8pm at It’s Yoga Las Vegas. His new book focuses on the potential for radical social change through spiritual practice. “Wake up: the revolution has already begun!” He’ll speak on his...
    by Sandra at May 14th, 2007 at 08:05 am
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    Las Vegas GirlFestival 2007
    Festivities for the Las Vegas GirlFestival 2007 will be held May 11-14 at several venues around town. The Festival celebrates women artists, musicians, poets, dancers and comics from the West and Southwest. The event is hosted by the WorldFolk Foundation, a grass-roots non-profit dedicated to promoting people, music and culture in the world. Admission is free to all GirlFestival...
    by Sandra at May 8th, 2007 at 05:05 pm
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    “Viva Las Vegas” Screening
    It’s been 30 years since Elvis Presley left this life for the unknown, but his legend never dies. He lives on embodied in impersonators, memorabilia and in the hearts of countless fans. Apr 25 @ 5:00 pm, The Clark County Library will screen “Viva Las Vegas,” followed by local author Heart Shapre who will discuss her new book “Elvis Through My...
    by Sandra at April 20th, 2007 at 02:04 pm
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    Author Amy Tan at Library
    Amy Tan is a wonderful writer, her works rich in vocabulary and imagery, her characters finely drawn and complex, her stories intricate and unpredictable. The chosen book for the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s 6th annual “Reading Las Vegas” is Tan’s “Joy Luck Club,” a novel brought to the big screen by Director Ang Lee. The...
    by Sandra at April 19th, 2007 at 05:04 pm
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    John O’Hurley Talks Dogs
    John O’Hurley, known as J. Peterman on Seinfeld, and currently appearing in Spamalot at the Wynn Las Vegas, is appearing at the Clark County Library Thur Apr 19 7pm. “An Evening with John O’Hurley” focuses on his lifelong love of dogs and his book “It’s Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump.” The event includes a book sale and...
    by Sandra at April 19th, 2007 at 09:04 am
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    2007 Writer’s Conference
    The 2007 Las Vegas Writer’s Conference will be held Apr 19-22. The Henderson Writer’s Group sponsors the event with workshops, seminars and panels including authors, agents and publishing experts. All aspects of writing are covered: fiction, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, poetry, journalism, business and technical writing. The cost is $350 for the entire...
    by Sandra at April 11th, 2007 at 05:04 am