Topic: book signing

APSU alumnus to promote new book, ‘Hidden History of Nashville’

November 8, 2009 |

A longtime journalist who penned a history column that enjoyed a seven-year run in The Tennessean will return to his alma mater, Austin Peay State University, to promote and sign his new book about the less familiar side of Nashville.

George R. Zepp

George R. Zepp (’72), a Clarksville native, will sign copies of “Hidden History of Nashville” from 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Pace Alumni Center at Emerald Hill. A reception in his honor also will be concurrent with the book signing. He will make brief comments at 5 p.m.

The book signing is sponsored by the APSU National Alumni Association. The event is free and open to the public; however, RSVPs are encouraged by calling (931) 221-7979. Books will be available for purchase at the event for $20 each, cash or check only accepted.

In “Hidden History of Nashville,” readers can learn the secrets of Timothy Demonbreun, one of the city’s first residents who lived with his family in a cliff-top cave; Cortelia Clark, the blind bluesman who continued to perform on street corners after winning a Grammy award; and Nashville’s own Cinderella story, which involved legendary radio personality Edgar Bergen and his ventriloquist protégé. «Read the rest of this article»

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Linda J. Hawkins is holding a book signing at Smith Trahern Mansion Saturday

October 23, 2009 |

Sango Family and Community Educators, UT Extension and Smith Trahern Mansion invite you to a reception and book signing of Kentucky author Linda J. Hawkins.

Linda will be at the Smith Trahern Mansion on Friday, October 23, 2009 in conjunction with the Fall Meeting of the Montgomery County Family and Community Educators. The hours are 10:00 am until 12:30.

Linda believes children learn best when they are having fun.  This philosophy is evident in her delightful writing style.  She is the author of “Catering to Children with Recipes for Memorable Teas”; “The Unspoken Language of Fans & Flowers with Recipes”, (gift books for all ages) and two nutrition books:  “Alexander and the Great Food Fight”, “Alexander and the Great Vegetable Feud”, now in flipbook as well, “Alexander Enjoys His Fruits & Vegetables”, a CD titled “Alexander’s Read & Sing Along” (both books on one CD), an activity booklet to us with both fruit and vegetable books.  All have been declared great teaching tools by various state departments of education. «Read the rest of this article»

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Linda J. Hawkins is holding a booksigning at ingredients Today

October 23, 2009 |

Linda J. Hawkins will be available at “ingredients” (100 Strawberry Alley) on  October 23rd from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm to sign books, she will also display hat cookies and explain the process in creating them.  Mrs. Hawkins will be delighted to answer questions about creating memorial tea time and on the topic of children’s nutrition.

Linda believes children learn best when they are having fun.  This philosophy is evident in her delightful writing style.  She is the author of “Catering to Children with Recipes for Memorable Teas”; “The Unspoken Language of Fans & Flowers with Recipes”, (gift books for all ages) and two nutrition books:  “Alexander and the Great Food Fight”, “Alexander and the Great Vegetable Feud”, now in flipbook as well, “Alexander Enjoys His Fruits & Vegetables”, a CD titled “Alexander’s Read & Sing Along” (both books on one CD), an activity booklet to us with both fruit and vegetable books.  All have been declared great teaching tools by various state departments of education. «Read the rest of this article»

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APSU alumna to promote her debut science fiction mystery Sept. 25

September 23, 2009 |

A veteran of the U.S. civilian and military defense space programs will return to her alma mater, Austin Peay State University, to promote and sign her debut science fiction book.

Stephanie Osborn (photo by Darlene Hall)

Stephanie Osborn (’83) will sign copies of “Burnout: The Mystery of Space Shuttle STS-281” from 2-4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25 in the Sundquist Science Complex Atrium. The event is free and open to the public.

Later that day from 5-7 p.m. at the Pace Alumni Center at Emerald Hill, she will sign copies during a book signing and reception. The event also is free and open to the public, with an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and voice comments.

A limited number of books will be available for purchase at both events. Books are $20 each, cash or check only accepted. Osborn’s book also is available for sale at most retail book stores and online.

Both book signing events are sponsored by the APSU National Alumni Association. «Read the rest of this article»

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Poet Allison Joseph to read at APSU on Wednesday

April 14, 2009 |

The APSU Department of Languages and Literature and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts are proud to present a reading by poet Allison Joseph at Austin Peay in the Morgan University Center, Room 303, on Wednesday, April 15, from 4PM to 5PM

Allison Joseph is the author of five books of poetry: Worldly Pleasure (Word Press, 2004); Imitation of Life (Carnegie-Mellon University Press, 2002); Soul Train (Carnegie-Mellon University Press, 1997); In Every Seam (University of Pittsburgh Press, 1997); and What Keeps Us Here (Ampersand, 1992). Joseph is an Associate Professor of English at Southern Illinois University and editor of Crab Orchard Review.

A book signing and reception will follow the reading. This event is free to the public. Parking is free. «Read the rest of this article»

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Curing Chronic Pain: Dr. Cochran to read at Borders bookstore

April 3, 2009 |

Dr. Robert T. Cochran Jr. will be reading and signing copies of his new book, Curing Chronic Pain, on Saturday, April 4 at 3 p.m. at Borders on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in Clarksville.

“I believe you will marvel, as I constantly do now, at just how much a doctor can learn in four years.” — Robert T. Cochran Jr., M.D.

In Understanding Chronic Pain, Cochran’s first book, he spoke with patients about their experience with unrelenting pain, developing a “thesis that chronic pain was a form of mental illness, and that by understanding and treating the mental illness one could often cure chronic pain.” Cochran saw links between chronic pain and issues such as childhood trauma, depression, substance abuse and bipolar disorder. «Read the rest of this article»

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