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Save Yourself – Julie Grandstaff

Annie Bloom's Books 7834 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, United States

Imagine what it would feel like if you had enough money to survive a medical emergency or a short time out of work, or if you had enough money set aside to pursue your dreams or retire without worrying about money. Save Yourself: Your Guide to Saving for Retirement and Building Financial Security will show you how to take control of your finances and build the confidence and security you’ve been wanting. It is a comprehensive guide to saving for retirement and shoring up your financial security so you can do whatever it is you want. Through the stories of real people, it shows you exactly how you can make the changes that will allow you to save for a long and secure retirement so that…

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Free

Inkwater Authors Night – Marilynne Eichinger, Sharon Ann Rose, and Mark Chussil

Annie Bloom's Books 7834 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for our monthly series from Inkwater Press. This month, we hear from Marilynne Eichinger, Sharon Ann Rose, and Mark Chussil. Lives of Museum Junkies: The Story of America’s Hands-On Education Movement: Peer into the political and educational climate of the 1960s to discover factors that propelled the hands-on education movement into prominence. Follow the missteps and breakthroughs of Marilynne Eichinger and 11 other naive but dedicated museum directors, board volunteers, and National Science Foundation managers as they strove to change the way science was taught. Their oft humorous stories are revealed with candor and clarity. Responding to the latest research in learning and child development, they created engaging, self-teaching displays that impacted the landscape of 2,900 centers worldwide while serving 98 million people…

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Kirtan and Reading from Newly Released Book, Dharma, the Way to Awakening and Social Change

New Renaissance Books 1338 NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

Please join us for an insightful book talk/reading and discussion on Dharma followed by devotional music and chanting. What is the Dharma? How does understanding your own dharma help you to feel more at peace and aligned with your purpose? How does the following of dharma support social change and help create a more peaceful world? These are just a few of the questions that will be answered at Maetreyii Ma's book launch for her newest book, Dharma the Way to Awakening and Social Change. Join Maetreyii Ma for an insightful, thought-provoking discussion followed by devotional music and kirtan.

$20

Felicia Day in Conversation With Laini Taylor

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In Embrace Your Weird (Gallery), author, producer, actress, TV writer, and award-winning web series creator Felicia Day takes you on a journey to find, rekindle, or expand your creative passions. Whether you enjoy writing, baking, painting, podcasting, playing music, or have yet to uncover your favorite creative outlet, Embrace Your Weird will help you unlock the power of self-expression. Day will be joined in conversation by Laini Taylor, author of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone series.

Free

Reading: Jamie Mustard: The Iconist

Annie Bloom's Books 7834 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, United States

Annie Bloom's welcomes Portland author Jamie Mustard to read from The Iconist: The Art and Science of Standing Out. With the rise of digital media and advertising, a constant barrage of information makes it nearly impossible to be seen and heard. In The Iconist, branding and design strategist Jamie Mustard shows you how individuals, organizations, and brands can break through the noise. The secret to standing out lies in creating content that the desired audience will "lock" onto and remember with little effort--simple, bold ideas that can be immediately understood. The Iconist reveals a set of primal laws in human society that explain why some things stand out and endure in the mind, while others are rejected. Blending relevant examples from history and pop culture…

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Reading: Shannon Kaiser: Joy Seeker

Annie Bloom's Books 7834 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, United States

Annie Bloom's welcomes Portland self-help author Shannon Kaiser for the launch of her new book, Joy Seeker: Let Go of What's Holding You Back So You Can Live the Life You Were Made For. The relentless pressure to succeed, measure up, and reach for ever higher goals can leave us feeling like we’re just not good enough—or that something’s missing. At the end of the day, after giving it our all, the last thing we want to feel is hopeless, anxious, and disconnected. International speaker and empowerment coach Shannon Kaiser understands why so many of us, despite our best intentions, cling to these patterns. Better yet, Kaiser knows how to get us out of the vicious, draining cycle. Committed to finding meaning, connection, and joy…

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The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

Some days you need a pick-me-up, some days you need a life preserver. “For most of us,” writes Anna Borges, “self-care is a wide spectrum of decisions and actions that soothe and fortify us against all the shit we deal with.” You may already practice some form of self-care, whether it’s taking an extra-long shower after a stressful day, splurging on a fancy dinner, or choosing Netflix over that friend-of-a-friend’s birthday party. But when life gets so overwhelming that you want to stay in bed, some more radical care is crucial to maintain your sanity. Borges’s The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care (The Experiment) is here to help you exist in the world.

Free

Big Dreams, Daily Joys

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

Elise Blaha Cripe’s Big Dreams, Daily Joys (Chronicle) is an empowering guide to establishing healthy habits so that it's easy (and fun!) to accomplish long-term goals – filled with simple-to-follow techniques, rituals, and exercises for accomplishing day-to-day tasks and making progress on bigger goals. For those who feel overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and the stresses that come with daily life, Big Dreams, Daily Joys is an invaluable resource for anyone who is tackling a creative project, running their own business, or simply trying to manage time more efficiently.

Free

Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

In his groundbreaking new work, Finding Meaning (Scribner), David Kessler – an expert on grief and coauthor with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving – journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning. Kessler argues that it’s finding meaning beyond the stages of grief most of us are familiar with – denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance – that can transform grief into a more peaceful and hopeful experience. Finding Meaning is a necessary addition to grief literature and a vital guide to healing from tremendous loss.

Free

Jessica Hische

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

In the follow-up to Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave, award-winning illustrator Jessica Hische brings to life another series of inspirational words and scenes with her lovely hand lettering and adorable illustrations. Tomorrow I’ll Be Kind (Penguin Workshop) is an uplifting and positive book that encourages kids to promise that tomorrow, they will be grateful, helpful, and kind. This book is a reminder to all readers that the smallest kind gesture can make the biggest difference in the world.

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