The University of Washington distributes books for publishers throughout the world -- including Hong Kong University Press.

Grant Hayter-Menzies's Imperial Masquerade: The Legend of Princess Der Ling examines the life of one of the twentieth century's most intriguing cross-cultural personalities. Find out more at his upcoming local lectures:

 

 

New street location (only couriers such as Fed-Ex, UPS):
4333 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98195-9570

 

Getting ready for a summer trip? Check in with Dr. Chris Sanford first to ensure you're properly prepared for a healthy trip. The Adventurous Traveler's Guide to Health is just what every traveler needs: a straightforward look at what you can do to stay healthy during your travels, from start to finish. Whether you're headed to the urban centers of Africa or to the jungles of Southeast Asia, precautions need to be taken even before setting foot on a plane, as well as important things to be remembered once you're home again.

 

All travelers, including students going abroad to study or backpack through the developing world and travelers who want to get off the beaten path as well as explore the cities of the world, will find this book an invaluable resource.

Chris Sanford, MD, MPH, DTM&H, is a writer and family practice physician who specializes in travel and tropical medicine. He is the co-medical director of the Travel Clinic at Hall Health Center, University of Washington.

Listen to Chris's archived interview on KUOW's Weekday with Steve Scher at www.kuow.org.

Then join Chris at the following talks:

Wednesday, June 4 at REI Bellingham at 7 p.m.

Monday, July 21 at REI Tualatin, OR at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 22 at REI Hillsboro, OR at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 23 at REI Portland, OR at 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 24 at REI Eugene, OR at 7 p.m.

Linda Chalker-Scott has been called gardening's answer to television's "MythBusters" -- using new scientific evidence, she proves which gardening practices are just myths. Linda is a well-known horticulturist who is Washington State's editor of MasterGardener and a professor at WSU's extension school, and The Informed Gardener is her first book.

You'll have plenty of opportunities to catch up with Linda, but if you missed her on KUOW's "Sound Focus," you can find the archived show here.

 

Or find Linda at the following lectures:

Sunday, July 20 at Eagle Harbor Books at 7 p.m.

Born in Japan in 1906, Paul Horiuchi came to America as a youth of fourteen and found work with the Union Pacific Railroad in Wyoming. He held the job for two decades, until World War II brought racist reactions, dislocation, and hardship to people of Japanese descent. And all the while he painted.

Join Barbara Johns, former chief curator at Tacoma Art Museum and former executive director of the Pilchuk Glass School, at Seattle Public Library's Central Branch for a lecture on the life and art of Paul Horiuchi.

Barbara will be showing Horiuchi's work as well, which is currently on exhibit at the Museum of Northwest Art. This is certain to be a wonderful event and we hope to see you there!

 

 

If you've missed Maureen Elenga speak about Seattle Architecture this is a great chance to hear her talk about Seattle's great buildings and history while touring Pioneer Square!