Nisbet Book Takes Morgan Prize
Spokane author Jack Nisbet was named recipient of the inaugural Murray Morgan Prize for his book “Sources of the River: Tracking David Thompson Across Western North America.”
The award, which is sponsored by the Tacoma Public Library, goes to a Washington author “in recognition of a work … which is of high literary quality and wide interest and embodies the principles of narrative excellence and high standards of research as exemplified in the distinguished career of Murray Morgan.”
Morgan is a Tacoma-based author.
Nisbet, whose previous work includes “Sky People,” will be honored at a public reception on Friday at the Tacoma Public Library. For ticket information, call (206) 591-5688.
Peeking at Poland
William Dan Perdue, sociology professor and director of contemporary world studies at Eastern Washington University, has two new books out.
He is the author of “Paradox of Change: The Rise and Fall of Solidarity in the New Poland” (Praeger Publishers, 129 pages, $49.95). And he edited “Modernization Crisis: The Transformation of Poland” (Praeger Publishers, 243 pages, $65), for which he wrote the introduction and chapter 14, titled “A New Discourse on Polish Development.”
Celebrating the You-Dub
Anyone looking for a gift for that Husky fan in your household might consider purchasing a copy of “The Fountain and the Mountain: The University of Washington Campus, 1895-1995” by Norman J. Johnston.
The history of the state’s largest university is being published by the UW Alumni Association. It runs $40, plus tax, shipping and handling, and can be purchased by calling (800) 289-2586, which translates to (800) AUW-ALUM.
On the shelf
The second volume in Florence Boutwell’s history of the Spokane Valley has been published by the Spokane-based publisher Arthur H. Clark Co.
“The Spokane Valley: A History of the Growing Years: 1921-1945” (224 pages, $27.50, $17.50 paperback) tracks the evolution of the Valley from an expanse of orchards to the area of business and suburban housing that it has become. For ordering information, call 928-9540.
If you are a do-it-yourself kind of person, you might want to check out Godwin O. Igein’s “My Divorce Workbook” (Destiny Publications, 147 pages, $19.95 paperback).
A native of Lagos, Nigeria, Seattle-resident Igein holds college degrees from the University of Texas and City University of Bellevue, Wash.
“My Divorce Workbook” is designed as a step-by-step guide to handling your divorce, from how to dress for court appearances to how to pick an attorney, if you should need one. “It is succinctly put together to help people take an active role in their divorce, make informed and intelligent choices and be organized,” Igein says.
To order a copy, send $22.95 to: Destiny Publications, P.O. Box 3135, Lacey, WA 98503. Or phone (800) 962-5311.
The reader board
Bill Hall, author of “Frank Church, D.C. and Me,” will read from his book at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Auntie’s Bookstore.
Ursula Hegi, author of “Salt Dancers,” and Lisa Luders, author of “Lady God,” will read from their books at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Auntie’s Bookstore. A $5 admission fee will be charged, with all profits going to the Spokane Food Bank.
Charlotte Rogers Brown and Karolyne Smith Rogers, co-authors of “A Weaving of Wonder: Fables to Summon Inner Wisdom,” will read from their book at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Auntie’s Bookstore.
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