BOOK NOTES.Byline: The Register-Guard `Pedaling to Hawaii' writer at Tsunami Friday Author Stevie Smith This article is about the female British poet. For the male Scottish footballer, see Steven Smith (footballer). Stevie Smith (September 20 1902–March 7 1971) was a British poet and novelist. will read from and sign copies of his book `Pedaling to Hawaii: A Human Powered Odyssey' at 5 p.m. Friday at Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. Smith was an out-of-shape, inexperienced and broke young bureaucrat before he and a friend decided to circumnavigate cir·cum·nav·i·gate tr.v. cir·cum·nav·i·gat·ed, cir·cum·nav·i·gat·ing, cir·cum·nav·i·gates 1. To proceed completely around: circumnavigating the earth. 2. the globe by bicycle, pedal boat and in-line skates. What started as a lark became a trek to the limits of human endurance. New novel released by Springfield writer "Spider Silk Spider silk, also known as gossamer, is a fiber spun by spiders. Spider silk is a remarkably strong material. Its tensile strength is comparable to that of high-grade steel — according to Nature[1], spider dragline silk has a tensile strength of roughly 1. ," a debut novel by Springfield author Rod Collins, has been released by PublisherAmerica. Collins also has a nonfiction book set for release in July, "What Do I Do When I Get There? A New Manager's Guidebook." Former Eugene resident wins national book award "Live Your Road Trip Dream," by Oregon authors Phil and Carol White, has won the Benjamin Franklin Award at Book Expo America in Washington, D.C. The Independent Book Publishers Association tapped the Whites for their award in the category of Marketing Excellence and Innovation. "Live Your Road Trip Dream" was previously a finalist in the 2004 ForeWord Magazine competition for Travel Book of the Year. RLI RLI Realtors Land Institute RLI Reserve Life Index (oil industry) RLI Rhodesian Light Infantry (Rhodesian Army Unit) RLI Retail & Leisure International RLI Resource List Interoperability Press published the Whites' how-to book in 2004. It is in its second printing and is available through AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. , Camping World, bookstores, Amazon.com and the couple's Web site, www.roadtripdream .com. Carol White grew up in Eugene and graduated from South Eugene High in 1965. Magazine sale today at Eugene Public Library The Friends of the Library magazine sale begins at 10 a.m. today and runs through 4 p.m. at the Eugene Public Library, 100 W. 10th Ave. Admission is free. The sale offers thousands of "gently read" recent issues of popular magazines on all topics for rock-bottom prices. The selection includes magazines on cooking, gardening, travel, nature, news, science, home decor, finance, fashion, crafts and other topics. Vintage magazines and posters are individually priced. All proceeds go to support Eugene Public Library programs and materials. Readings and signings MONDAY Kenny Moore Kenneth ("Kenny") Clark Moore (born December 1, 1943 in Eugene, Oregon) is an American athlete and journalist. At the University of Oregon, Moore was one of Bill Bowerman's finest distance runners. - The former University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. runner talks about his biography of legendary UO track coach Bill Bowerman William J. Bowerman (born February 19, 1911 in Fossil, Oregon, died December 24, 1999) was an American track and field coach and co-founder of Nike, Inc. He was a very successful track and field coach, having trained 31 Olympic athletes, 51 All-Americans, 12 American , ``Bowerman and the Men of Oregon.'' 7 p.m., Knight Library Knight Library is the main facility of the University of Oregon's library system, located on the University's campus in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Its design is emblematic of the architecture of the University's older buildings, and it serves as a hub of student activity. Browsing Room, 1501 Kincaid on the UO campus. 346-4331. Out of Town WEDNESDAY Anthony Bourdain - The chef and best-selling author of ``Kitchen Confidential'' talks about his new book, ``The Nasty Bits.'' 6 p.m., Heathman Hotel, 1001 S.W. Broadway, Portland. A special dinner with Bourdain at the Heathman Restaurant will follow his reading and booksigning. To purchase tickets: (503) 790-7752. |
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