Week of March 4, 2010
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BOOKS Thursday 3/4 MANAGING STRESSBill Cortright shares his stress response diet and lifestyle program, aimed at curbing unhealthy reactions to stress. His talk is for anyone suffering symptoms of what he calls unhealthy stress responses, such as intense cravings for sweets and carbohydrates, frequent colds and being unable to function without caffeine. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Monday 3/8 SHAPING UPComedian Jeff Garlin, who plays Larry David's manager on the hit HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," shares stories from his book "My Footprint." The comedic tale follows Garlin as he tries to lessen both his physical and carbon footprints. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Tuesday 3/9 STRANGE STORYAuthor Johanna Moran discusses her book "The Wives of Henry Oades," the story of a man who flees exotic New Zealand for California and remarries after his wife and child are presumed dead. The plot thickens as first wife and children show up, years after he has remarried. The tale is narrated mostly by the two wives and is based on an actual legal case. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Wednesday 3/10 HELLO NEW MEDIAJessica Clark and Tracy Van Slyke talk new media, the subject of their book "Beyond the Echo Chamber." The book focuses on how a participation-friendly media environment has influenced political campaigns, public debates and policymaking at unprecedented levels. 6:30 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Thursday 3/11 STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVALAuthor Lori Ann LaRocco discusses her book "Thriving in the New Economy," which polls some leading economic and business minds on their inspirational personal tales, business advice and strategies to succeed. 6:30 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com
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