YOUR MONTHLY GUIDE TO PORT’S LIBRARY BOOKINGS November 2019 FOL University Features... The Search for Extraterrestrial Life, and The History of American Cuisine Sunday, November 10 at 1:30 p.m. “‘Where Are They?’ Evolutionary Biological Perspectives “Is There an American Cuisine?” on the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence” At 3 p.m., following a brief refreshment break, Dr. Paul Freedman, the Chester D. Tripp Professor of History at Yale University, will discuss his newly published book, American Cuisine and How It Got this Way. American cuisine is more than fast-food, even though most of the world still identifies the US with McDonalds and its kindred. At the same time, Americans love variety, as with the proliferation of “ethnic” restaurants and the 50,000 different FOL U, the Friends of the Library’s scholarly lecture series, will begin at items carried in the average supermarket. Do 1:30 p.m. with Russell Powell, Ph.D., J.D., M.S., Associate Professor in these elements form something that can be the Department of Philosophy and Center for Philosophy and History of thought of as a “cuisine?” Science at Boston University. Dr. Powell will discuss Fermi’s paradox, Dr. Freedman is one of the world’s most learned food writers. An which is the apparent contradiction between the lack of evidence accomplished historian with a Ph.D. from Berkeley, his primary field for extraterrestrial civilizations and high scientific estimates of their is medieval Europe but his interest in the history of food and cuisine probability. If, as we now know, there is nothing special about our galaxy, encompasses the modern period. Dr. Freedman was a featured speaker our solar system, and our planet, then why should the outcomes of at the FOL’s Book & Author Luncheon in 2017 biological and cultural evolution on Earth fail to be replicated throughout where he discussed his book Ten Restaurants the observable universe? In his talk, Dr. Powell will explain where he That Changed America, a daring and original thinks the reasoning that leads to Fermi’s Paradox goes wrong, focusing history of dining out in America as told on several key evolutionary events that led to the through ten legendary restaurants. emergence of intelligent life on Earth. “We are so pleased to welcome these two Dr. Powell previously was a Research Fellow in the Faculty accomplished scholars discussing such varied of Philosophy and Institute for Science and Ethics at Oxford and interesting topics,” said Ellen Zimmerman, University. He received his B.A. in philosophy from SUNY vice president of the Friends and co-chair of PAID Binghamton (1999), his J.D. from NYU Law School (2002), FOL University. For more information on Flushing, NY U.S. Postage and his Ph.D. in Philosophy and M.S. in Biology from Duke Permit No.1828 FOL events see www.pwpl.org/fol or email University (2009). Dr. Powell has appeared to acclaim at Non-Profit Organization [email protected]. FOL U twice before. Pamela Paul: How to Raise a Reader QUICK READS Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. Holiday Hours On Wednesday, November 27, we will be The Friends of the Library welcomes the Editor of the New open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. We will be closed York Times Book Review Pamela Paul (Schreiber class on Thursday, November 28 to celebrate of 1989), who will discuss her new book How to Raise a Thanksgiving. Reader, an indispensable guide to welcoming children – of any age – to the reading life. Tutor.com PWPL provides free access to Tutor.com, a Paul oversees all book coverage at the New York Times highly-rated online learning service that provides and is the host of the weekly Book Review podcast. one-to-one tutoring, test prep, and online resourc- How to Raise a Reader, co-written with Maria Russo, the es for learners of all ages. With a wide variety of POSTAL CUSTOMER POSTAL 11050 NY Port Washington, subjects — from Algebra, Calculus, and Statistics, Children’s Books Editor at the Book Review, is filled with to English, Chemistry, Physics, and Test-Prep — practical tips, strategies that work, been-there wisdom, log into http://www.pwpl.org/ research/courses/ and inspirational advice for with your library card between the hours of 2 -10 parents who would like to p.m. This program made possible by FOL. engage their children to be readers. Divided into four sections, from baby through teen, and each illustrated by a different Home Delivery artist, How to Raise a Reader offers something useful on every If you or a loved one is unable to visit the Library, page, whether it’s how to develop rituals around reading, we will arrange for free delivery of books and other materials. Contact Reno Bracchi at building a family library, or ways to engage a reluctant reader. 516-883-4400 ext. 1407 or [email protected] Dolphin Book Shop will be on-site to sell books, and Paul will be available to sign. Refreshments will be We’re thankful... served. ...for being allowed to serve this wonderful community, which is home to so many friendly, Port Washington Public Library Public Washington Port One Library Drive 11050-2794 NY Washington, Port involved and inquisitive people. Ellie Krieger WHOLE IN ONE: Complete, Healthy Meals in a Single Pot, Sheet Pan, or Skillet Saturday, November 2 at 2 p.m. Ellie Krieger will be here at PWPL to celebrate her newest Find us on social media book, WHOLE IN ONE: Complete, Healthy Meals in a Single Pot, Sheet Pan, or Skillet - a cookbook complete with 125 incredible recipes that are all made in a single pot, sheet pan, or skillet—no additional gadgets or tools required (Hachette Books). With this book, Krieger helps Bookings No. 361 / November 2019 rein in the chaos and shares how to cook the food we Published by the love, while still being healthy, tasty and nourishing. Port Washington Public Library One Library Drive Krieger is the leading go-to nutritionist in the media today, Port Washington, NY 11050-2794 helping people find the sweet spot where delicious and pwpl.org healthy meet. She is the host of Healthy Appetite with 516-883-4400 • [email protected] Ellie Krieger on Food Network, and Ellie’s Real Good Food Follow us on Facebook & Instagram on PBS. In addition to her television programs, Ellie is a Visit our YouTube channel New York Times bestselling, James Beard Foundation and IACP award-winning author of Library Trustees: five cookbooks. She writes a weekly column for The Washington Post, and she has been a John O’Connell, President columnist for Fine Cooking, Food Network magazine and USA Today. Patricia Bridges Nancy Comer WHOLE IN ONE puts home-cooked meals within reach by minimizing the workload on both William Keller ends of the process – cooking and clean-up. Michael Krevor Adrienne Saur Ellie is a registered dietitian who earned her Bachelors of Science in clinical nutrition from Sima Vasa Cornell and her master’s in nutrition education from Teacher’s College Columbia University. On-site book sales will be conducted by Dolphin Book Shop. PWPL thanks Friends of the Library Director: Keith Klang Library for its support of this event. Bookings Editor: Laurie Cotumaccio Bookings Contributors: Patricia Schultz Denise Anchico, Amy Christake, Lori Gerbasi, Jonathan Guildroy, James Hutter, 1,000 Places To See Before You Die: Deluxe Edition Kate Monsour, Vanessa Nastro, Saturday, November 16 at 2 p.m. Tony Traguardo, Janet West, Jeff Zeh Design and Layout: Smallkaps Assoc., Inc. Library Hours Wednesday, November 27, hours will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. We will be closed on Thursday, November 28 to celebrate Thanksgiving. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m. Residents of the Port Washington Union Free School District are entitled to a PWPL card, which may also be used at any Library in Nassau County. To apply for a card, Patricia Schultz has a dream job: traveling the globe and writing about it. She is the author stop by the Library with proof of residence or of the #1 New York Times bestsellers 1,000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE and 1,000 apply online at pwpl.org. Non-residents who work in Port Washington may also apply. PLACES TO SEE IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA BEFORE YOU DIE. A veteran travel journalist with over 30 years of experience, she has written for Frommer’s, Berlitz and Access travel guides, as well as the Wall Street Journal, Conde Nast Traveler, and Travel Weekly, where she is a contributing editor. In 1,000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE: Deluxe Edition, Schultz captivates our hearts in the same compelling way her original book spoke to our minds. The book itself is an oversize feast of more than 1,000 all-new photographs, every spread and page designed to showcase these mesmerizing photographs in conjunction with Schultz’s lively text. 1,000 Places to See Before You Die: Deluxe Edition is for every traveler, every fan of the original, every dreamer whose Instagram feed is filled with pictures of places near and far. Join us as Schultz presents her photo-driven showcase of the best the world has to offer. On-site book sales will be conducted by the Dolphin Book Shop. PWPL thanks Friends of MISSION STATEMENT: the Library for its support of this event. The Port Washington Public Library is a center for community engagement, knowledge and personal enrichment.