Book Signing details
Date: April 5th, 2011
Time: 2 PM
Location:
Barnes & Noble
University Village
University Park Village,
1612 S. University Dr #401,
Fort Worth, TX 76107,
817-335-2791
Please call to verify event.

Special instructions for this event:
Books must be purchased at the store on April 5. Admission wristbands will be distributed at 8:00O am on April 5. An original B&N sales receipt for Spoken from the Heart and Read All About It must be presented in order to receive a wristband. Wristbands are limited. No personal items at event.

Signed Limited Edition of “Spoken from the Heart”
A great opportunity for the collector of political autographs. Published by Scribner, this luxurious edition has been personally hand signed by Laura Bush.
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About Laura Bush
Laura Bush has always been passionate about reading. An Honorary Ambassador for the UN Literary Decade, she hosted the first-ever White House Conference on Global Literacy in 2006 to encourage international cooperation and build free societies through literacy.

In 2001 she joined with the Library of Congress to launch the first National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. As First Lady of Texas, Mrs. Bush founded the statewide Texas Book Festival in 1995. She taught in Dallas, Houston, and Austin public schools.

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Grand Opening and Book Signing Event.
This Saturday, January 29th starting at 12pm will mark the grand opening of the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library in downtown Indianapolis. This opening will begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony along with a soon to follow book signing event by Majie Failey. Majie Failey is Kurt Vonnegut’s lifelong friend and author of a new book about their friendship titled “We Never Danced Cheek to Cheek”.

This event will also feature musical performers as well as a discussion with Heather Augustyn, the last person to interview Kurt. This event is free and open to the public.
Please call the library below for more details.

Discover a rare collection of Kurt Vonnegut signed limited editions and artwork

Book Signing Details
Author: Majie Failey
Book: “We Never Danced Cheek to Cheek”
Date: Sat. Jan. 29th
Time: 12pm-5pm (please call the library below for more details)
Location:
Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library
The Emelie Building
340 N. Senate Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
By Phone
317.652.1954

About “We Never Danced Cheek to Cheek”
Hawthorne’s new release We Never Danced Cheek to Cheek: The Young Kurt Vonnegut in Indianapolis and Beyond by Majie Failey is a journey through the life of this member of the Class of 1940—with all of its carefree existence and its abrupt graduation into war. This book by one of Kurt’s lifelong, closest friends digs deeply into intimate moments, days, and years of the famous writer’s youth. Here are stories and photos never before seen from scrapbooks, issues of the Shortridge Echo where Kurt was an editor, childhood art and writing pieces, journals from his Owls Club road trips to the far west and Florida and insights into his family. And beyond high school, this is the story of the consistent, kind concern of this Pulitzer-Prize winning author for his old friends, the support he gave as the Class of ’40 all grew older, and bittersweet moments as he himself confided his concerns over career and aging to his friends.

Why Indianapolis?

According to Kurt Vonnegut:

“All my jokes are Indianapolis. All my attitudes are Indianapolis. My adenoids are Indianapolis. If I ever severed myself from Indianapolis, I would be out of business. What people like about me is Indianapolis.” —Kurt Vonnegut, 1986

“Where is home? I’ve wondered where home is, and I realized, it’s not Mars or someplace like that, it’s Indianapolis when I was nine years old. I had a brother and a sister, a cat and a dog, and a mother and a father and uncles and aunts. And there’s no way I can get there again.” — Kurt Vonnegut, 2005

Some Photos (courtesy of the library)

KVML Interior Displays

WWII Display

Tree of Vonnegut

Vonnegut Hardware Display

"Responsible Elder" Wall Display

Marc Leeds unpacks Kurt's Typewriter

Edie Vonnegut, Julia Whitehead, and Nanny Vonnegut on Kurt's Birthday

Kurt Vonnegut Collector’s Corners

For the Kurt Vonnegut fan, reader, and collector, our online bookstore offers a unique selection of Signed Limited Editions of some his well known works.

These rare works were originally published by Easton Press and luxuriously bound in full genuine leather with gilded page edges. For pricing and availability, please browse our Kurt Vonnegut collector’s corner .

Links:
Hawthorne Publishing
Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library

Marv Levy, former Buffalo Bills coach, signing copies of Game Changers: The Greatest Plays in Buffalo Bills Football History

*8/23/10 6:00 PM at Wegmans – Calkins Road. Rochester, NY.

Buffalo Bills football dates back to 1960, when the team became a charter member of the fledgling American Football League. Of the thousands of Buffalo Bills plays that have occurred at Buffalo War Memorial Stadium, Rich Stadium, Ralph Wilson Stadium, and elsewhere, some are destined to be remembered for the ages. These are the players that won games, altered the course of seasons, and put exclamation points on careers. In Game Changers: The Greatest Plays in Buffalo Bills Football History, authors Marv Levy and Jeff Miller dig deep into the annals of Buffalo Bills football and extract these critical moments, bringing them back to life with an enthusiasm that will delight every fan who think of Orchard Park, New York, as a home away from home.

Who can forget O.J. Simpson breaking the 2,000-yard single-season rushing mark in 1973? Or Jim Kelly s game-winning two-yard touchdown run against the Dolphins in 1989? And do you remember Mike Stratton s Hit Heard Around the World on Keith Lincoln in the 1964 AFL title game? These and others are among the best plays in Buffalo Bills history and helped build the team into the legendary organization it is today.

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Pete Seeger, legendary folk singer & activist, signing copies of Where Have All the Flowers Gone: A Singalong Memoir

*8/8/10 1:00 PM at the Bearsville Theaeter – Tinker Street. Woodstock, NY.

About the book:

An autobiography in words and songs by one of the most influential figures in American music. Originally published in 1993, this is the essential book by and about Pete Seeger for those who admire him and love his music. From the 1940s when he began playing with Woody Guthrie and Lead Belly, through his fifty years of activism, Seeger has always held the belief that everyone should be able to participate in making music, and this musical memoir is the perfect place to start.

This revised and expanded volume—including a CD with examples from 267 songs—shares the personal stories and historical context surrounding some of Seeger’s most familiar and beloved tunes. Commenting on everything from songwriting to social activism, this autobiographical songbook includes lyrics, music, and chords to more than 300 songs, plus personal observations, anecdotes, and more than 100 photos and drawings. 100+ illustrations; 300+ musical selections

About Pete Seeger

Legendary folksinger and peace advocate Pete Seeger has issued approximately one hundred records and written or worked on dozens of books, and collaborated on numerous radical songbooks and articles. He lives in Beacon, New York.

Danica McKellar, star of “The Wonder Years” signing copies of Hot X

8/4/10 7:00 PM at Borders Books – Columbus Circle. New York, NY.
8/5/10 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Main Street. White Plains, NY.
8/11/10 7:30 PM at Barnes & Noble – Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA
8/12/10 7:00 PM at Vroman’s Bookstore – East Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA.
8/18/10 7:30 PM at Warwick’s Books – Girard Avenue. La Jolla, CA.

About the book:

In her two bestselling books, Math Doesn’t Suck and Kiss My Math, actress and math genius Danica McKellar shattered the “math nerd” stereotype by showing girls how to ace middle school math-and actually feel cool while doing it!

Sizzling with Danica’s trademark sass and style, Hot X: Algebra Exposed tackles algebra: the most feared of all math classes and the most common roadblock to high school graduation. McKellar instantly puts her readers at ease, showing teenage girls-and anyone taking algebra-how to feel confident, get in the driver’s seat, and master topics like square roots, polynomials, quadratic equations, word problems and more . . . without breaking a sweat (or a nail).

Danica provides illuminating, step-by-step math lessons combined with reader favorites like personality quizzes, popular doodles, real-life testimonials, and stories from her own life, so girls feel like she’s sitting right next to them. As hundreds of thousands of girls already know, Danica’s irreverent, light-hearted approach opens the door to higher grades and higher test scores. Now, with Hot X: Algebra Exposed, the scary veil of algebra is finally lifted, making it understandable, relevant and maybe even a little (gasp!) fun for girls.

About Danica McKellar,

Danica McKellar, famous for her roles on The Wonder Years and The West Wing, is also an internationally recognized mathematician and advocate for math education. Her work has been recognized by Newsweek and USA Today, as well as on Good Morning America, The Today Show, NPR’s Science Friday, and even in ABC’s World News Tonight’s “Person of the Week” feature.

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David Mustaine, current member of Megadeath and former member of the band Metallica, signing copies of “Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir”

8/9/10 7:00 PM at Book Revue – New York Avenue. Huntington, NY.
8/9/10 12:30 PM at Barnes & Noble – Fifth Avenue. New York, NY.
8/10/10 7:00 PM at at BookEnds – East Ridgewood Avenue. Ridgewood, NJ.
8/12/10 Noon at Borders Books – Broadway. New York, NY.
8/14/10 12:30 PM at Barnes & Noble – Boylston Street. Boston, MA.
8/15/10 12:30 PM at Barnes & Noble – Walnut Street. Philadelphia, PA.
8/16/10 Noon at Borders Books – Boston Post Road. Milford, CT.
8/18/10 12:30 PM at Joseph-Beth Booksellers – Cedar Road. Lyndhurst, OH.
8/19/10 Noon at Borders Books – Crescent Blvd. Novi, MI.
8/20/10 Noon at Borders Books – State Street. Chicago, IL.
8/21/10 Noon at Borders Books – Rosedale Center. Roseville, MN.
8/25/10 12:30 PM at the Tattered Cover – Dorchester Street. Highlands Ranch, CO.
8/26/10 Noon at Borders Books – Q Street NE. Albuquerque, NM.
8/27/10 12:30 PM at Changing Hands – South McClintock. Tempe, AZ.
8/29/10 12:30 PM at Barnes & Noble – Westview Parkway. San Diego, CA.
8/30/10 Noon at Borders Books – South Pine Avenue. Long Beach, CA.
8/31/10 Noon at Borders Books – Winston Drive. San Francisco, CA
9/1/10 Noon at Borders Books – Fair Oaks Blvd. Sacramento, CA.
9/3/10 12:30 PM at the University Bookstore – University Way. Seattle, WA.
9/4/10 12:30 PM at Powell’s Bookstore – NW 29th Avenue. Portland, OR.

About the book:

Dave Mustaine is the first to admit that he’s bottomed out a few times in his dark and twisted speed metal version of a Dickensian life.

Impoverished, transient childhood? Check.

Abusive, alcoholic parent? Check.

Alcoholism, drug addiction, homelessness? Check, check, check.

Soul-crushing professional and artistic setbacks? Check.

Rehab? Check (seventeen times, give or take).

Near-death experience? Check that one, too.

James Hetfield, with whom many years ago Mustaine founded a band known as Metallica, once observed, with some incredulity, that Mustaine must have been born with a horseshoe up his a$$. That’s how lucky he’s been, how fortunate he is to be pulling breath after so many close calls. And Hetfield is right. Mustaine has been lucky. He has been blessed. But here’s the thing about having a horseshoe lodged in your rectum: It also hurts like hell. And you never forget it’s there.

Mustaine has battled through it all to achieve dizzying heights. From the early, heady days of Metallica, being unceremoniously let go only to become a world-famous rock star—founder, front man, singer, songwriter, and guitarist (and de facto CEO) for Megadeth, one of the most popular bands in heavy metal—Mustaine’s is a story that will inspire, stun, and terrify.

About Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine, widely regarded as the “founding father” of Thrash Metal, almost singlehandedly created the enduring multiplatinum style that launched both Megadeth and Metallica into the public’s consciousness. From 1985′s Killing Is My Business . . . and Business Is Good to the most recent Endgame, with more than twelve album releases with Megadeth, Mustaine has left a legacy of music that has been described as everything from “poignant” to “insightful” to “angry” to “ironic.” Megadeth earned eight Grammy nominations and six platinum certifications. Mustaine lives in San Diego County, California.

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Tony Dungy, former head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, signing copies of The Mentor Leader

* 8/3/10 6:00 PM at BookEnds – East Ridgewood Avenue. Ridgewood, NJ.
*8/5/10 3:30 PM at Borders Books – Golf Road. Schaumburg, IL.
*8/8/10 4:00 PM at Borders Books – East Liberty. Ann Arbor, MI.
*8/9/10 2:00 PM at Borders Books – Mall Parkway. Lithonia, GA.
*8/9/10 6:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Market Place Blvd. East Point, GA.
* 8/11/10 3:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – North Dale Mabry Highway. Tampa, FL.

About the book:

“Your only job is to help your players be better.” That single idea had a huge impact on Tony Dungy when he heard it from one of his earliest mentors, and it led him to develop the successful leadership style so admired by players and coaches throughout the NFL. Now, a storied career and a Super Bowl victory later, Tony Dungy is sharing his unique leadership philosophy with you. In The Mentor Leader, Tony reveals what propelled him to the top of his profession and shows how you can apply the same approach to virtually any area of your life.

In the process, you’ll learn the seven keys of mentoring leadership—and why they’re so effective; why mentor leadership brings out the best in people; how a mentor leader recovers from mistakes and handles team discipline; and the secret to getting people to follow you and do their best for you without intimidation tactics. As a son, a football player, and a winning coach, Tony has always learned from others on his path to success. Now you can learn to succeed for your team, family, or organization while living out your values—by becoming a mentor leader.

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Forrest Griffin, one of the top UFC fighters, signing copies of Be Ready When the Sh*t Goes Down

8/3/10 7:00 PM at Book Revue – New York Avenue. Huntington, NY.
8/4/10 Noon at Borders Books – Broadway. New York, NY.
8/4/10 7:00 PM at BookEnds – East Ridgewood Avenue. Ridgewood, NJ.
8/5/10 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Main Street. Exton, PA.
8/6/10 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Eastridge Loop. San Jose, CA.
8/7/10 Noon at Barnes & Noble – Bay Street. Emeryville, CA.
8/9/10 7:00 PM at Borders Books – Camino Del Rio North. San Diego, CA.
8/10/10 7:00 PM at Borders Books – Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA.
8/11/10 7:00 PM at Borders Books – Las Vegas Blvd. South. Las Vegas, NV.

Here is a brief description of this book:

Do you really need to buy this book? You gotta ask yourself one question: Are you going to be ready when the sh*t goes down? Here is a quick checklist:

1. Have you dug up your wife’s rose garden and built a fallout shelter, equipped with a prison where you can lock up annoying family members?

2. Have you mapped out an escape route to your safe zone?

3. Is there a vehicle of death sitting in your garage?

4. Have you filled your go bag with all the needed instruments, including waterproof matches, postapocalyptic goggles, and at least one sexual party favor?

5. Have you learned how to milk various types of animals, including a giraffe?

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About the Author Forrest Griffin

Forrest Griffin is one of the top-ranked light-heavyweight mixed martial artists in the world. He won the first season of The Ultimate Fighter in 2005 and has been one of the most beloved UFC fighters ever since. He is the day man, fighter of the night man, and champion of the sun. He is also a master of karate and friendship for everyone. But calm down, ladies, Forrest and his main squeeze, Jaime, live in Las Vegas.

Chuck Barris, host of “The Gong Show”, signing copies of Della: A Memoir of My Daughter

*8/19/10 6:00 PM at the Warren County Public Library – State Street. Bowling Green, KY.

About Della
This surprisingly candid, often funny, and entirely moving memoir is Chuck Barris’s story about life with his only child, Della. Born on Christmas Eve in 1962, Della was a lovable charmer like her father, an adventurous and quick-witted kid. She had a carefree suburban childhood, even while her father was fast becoming an entertainment superstar, inventing, hosting, and producing his legendary game shows. When Barris and his wife eventually divorced, Della was shuttled between parents in New York and California, then moved from boarding school in Switzerland to Beverly Hills High, among other places. Bored, lonely, and often depressed, she discovered drugs and petty crime early in adolescence, and her escapades soon took on a far more alarming and dangerous aspect. She was lost, yearning for attention and guidance, and growing up in Los Angeles amid temptation everywhere. Her father felt helpless: caring for a daughter was more than Barris had bargained for. Ranging from late-night phone calls from the neighbors to emergency room visits, Della’s behavior was out of control.

TV LEGEND ‘CHUCK BARRIS’ RECALLS DAUGHTER’S ADDICTION BATTLE

When Della decided at age sixteen to move out on her own, Barris didn’t object. He gave her a trust fund and let her go out into the world alone, a regret that he shares with readers here in heartbreaking and clear-eyed detail as he chronicles Della’s descent into addiction and her eventual death from an overdose at age thirty-six. But Della is not just a grief-stricken story. Filled with loving memories and spontaneous humor, it is a brave and hard-earned reflection on fatherhood and a tribute to innocence lost.

About Chuck Barris
Chuck Barris is a former television show creator and producer, whose credits include The Dating Game, The Newlywed Game, The Gong Show, and Treasure Hunt. He is the author of several books, including Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (adapted into a major motion picture) and the New York Times bestselling novel You and Me, Babe. Chuck and his wife, Mary, live in Manhattan.

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Brande Roderick, “Baywatch” star and Playboy Playmate” signing copies of Bounce, Don’t Break

• 7/20/10 7:00 PM at Borders Books – Rancho Carmel Drive. San Diego, CA.
• 7/22/10 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
• 7/29/10 7:00 PM at Borders Books – Post Street. San Francisco, CA.

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Read about the book:

Brande Roderick, former Playmate of The Year and star of Celebrity Apprentice Season 2, is your advisor, confidante, and stand in best friend in this fun, comprehensive guide to getting the best out of life from someone who knows how to live it!

Bounce, Don’t Break has something for every age—from the young woman unsure of what lies ahead to the seasoned career woman who is looking to sharpen her game. Brande offers the straight-talking advice that women need the most (and don’t always get)—words of wisdom she has shared with and received from her closest and most successful friends.

Inside you’ll find 8 keys to success, including tools to help YOU: assess and improve your self-reliance and self-esteem; identify personal and professional goals; strategize financially to reach short and long term aims; navigate dating and your search for Mr. Right; and much more. Brande convinces you that personal resilience, hard work, and clear-cut goals are the means to realizing your dreams.

Packed with fun and informative quizzes, useful tips and tricks, as well as personal anecdotes and nearly 30 color photographs, Bounce, Don’t Break will have you well on your way to enjoying the same level of success as Brande herself.

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