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Robert McCracken Peck, Senior Fellow of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, writer, naturalist, and historian. An active member of the Explorers Club, Mr. Peck has developed a special interest in the history of exploration. His books include A Celebration of Birds: The Life and Art of Louis ... (more)Agassiz Fuertes (1982), Land of the Eagle: A Natural History of North America (1990), and most recently, All In The Bones: A Biography of Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins (2008). Lecture begins at 7:00pm, doors will open at 6:00pm. RSVP: Seating is limited and tickets are required. Email to darwin@lindahall.org or call (816) 926-8774 with your name, address, phone number, and the number of individuals in your party. Please specify the lectures you plan to attend. Tickets will mailed in advance of the events. The Library's Darwin events are made possible by a generous grant from the Victor E. Speas Foundation, Bank of America, Trustee. For additional information about the lecture series, please email Bruce Bradley, bradleyb@lindahall.

What better way for a book group to get into the Christmas spirit than rereading this classic. Have you read the original Dickens' version, or just seen the movies or plays? Well, maybe it's time the read the original.

First Monday at the Movies - A Monthly Film Series at the Linda Hall Library Location: Library's Auditorium Cost: Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Nanci Regan by email, regann@lindahall.org or call (816) 926-8770.

Author: Nigella Lawson , Nigella Lawson's bestselling books, How to Eat, How to be a Domestic Goddess, Nigella Bites and Forever Summer, together with her TV programs, have made her a household name all over the world. She writes occasionally for various publications and is a regular contributor to the ... (more)New York Times. Title: Nigella Christmas: Food Family Friends Festivities, $35.00 Hardcover, ISBN 9781401323363, On Sale Date: October 1, 2009 This luscious book includes everything from Christmas cakes and puddings to exciting and inspiring variations for traditional turkey, ginger-baked ham, and even a vegetarian Christmas feast. More than 100 photos provide inspiration and information in equal measure. What: “A CONVERSATION WITH NIGELLA LAWSON.” Nigella Lawson will be in conversation with Vivien Jennings and talk about Nigella's new book, her life, her work and answer audience questions. Autographed copies of Nigella's New Book purchased from Rainy Day Books and/or on our Website can be Picked Up at our Author Event. Copies of Nigella's other Books can be purchased from Rainy Day Books and/or on our Website. When: Monday, December 7, 2009, 7:00 PM Where: Unity Temple On The Country Club Plaza, Sanctuary, 707 W. 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64112. Admission Package: (Click on the ADD TO SHOPPING CART button) next to the book jacket below.
$35.00 plus Tax, includes from Rainy Day Books, One (1) Stamped Ticket, One (1) Guest Ticket (if needed) and One (1) Autographed Copy of NIGELLA CHRISTMAS (Hardcover). Please specify your need for One (1) Stamped Ticket and One (1) Guest Ticket (if needed) in the Notes field of your Online Order. If you choose Option 1 for In-Store Pick-Up, then you can specify At-Event Pick-Up in the Notes field of your Online Order. Thank you. Book Orders can be shipped worldwide. All Author Event Book Sales are Final and Non-Returnable.

Santa is coming to the Bookloft for the 1st time. He will be here Sunday December 14th and will host a very special reading of "The Polar Express" at 2:45pm by the fireplace for the kids. You can meet personally with Santa and take pictures. So come all for a perfect afternoon with Santa

Christine and several other authors will read from a holiday anthology and conduct a book signing. Event will include a surprise appearance from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.

Author: Jeanette Walls was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and grew up in the southwest and Welch, West Virginia. She graduated from Barnard College and was a journalist in New York City for twenty years. Her previous book was the bestselling memoir The Glass Castle. She is married to writer John Taylor and ... (more)lives in Virginia. Title: Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel, $26.00 Hardcover, ISBN 9781416586289, On Sale Date: October 6, 2009 The author offers a novel based on the life of her grandmother, Lily Casey Smith, who learned to break horses in childhood, journeyed 500 miles on a pony as a teen to become a teacher, and ran a vast ranch in Arizona with her husband while raising two children, including Rosemary Smith Walls, portrayed in the author's acclaimed The Glass Castle. What: Jeannette Walls will discuss her powerful new novel, answer audience questions and she will autograph copies of her New Book purchased from Rainy Day Books, on our website and / or at our Author Event, that are accompanied by a Stamped Ticket. When: Thursday, January 7, 2010, 7:00 PM Where: Unity Temple On The Country Club Plaza, Sanctuary, 707 W. 47th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64112. Admission Package (Click on the ADD TO SHOPPING CART button) next to the book jacket below: $25.99 plus Tax, includes from Rainy Day Books, One (1) Stamped Ticket, One (1) Guest Ticket (if needed) and One (1) Copy of HALF BROKE HORSES (Hardcover) to be Autographed after the Author Presentation. Please specify your need for One (1) Stamped Ticket and One (1) Guest Ticket (if needed) in the Notes field of your Online Order. If you choose Option 1 for In-Store Pick-Up, then you can specify At-Event Pick-Up in the Notes field of your Online Order. Thank you. Book Orders can be shipped worldwide. All Author Event Book Sales are Final and Non-Returnable.

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