Penn Bookstore December Events

Monday, 12/1/08 at 6PM
Penn Professor Paul Cobb
"The Book of Contemplation: Islam and the Crusades"
Dr. Cobb has compiled a collection of ibn Munqidh's work from "The Book of
Contemplation," offering a strikingly human portrayal of Islamic
perspectives on day-to-day existence, warfare, and the curious European
invaders

Wednesday, 12/3/08 at 6PM
Penn Alumnus Charles Gershon
"Slow Funeral"
A fictional mystery that follows a surgeon who finds himself unwillingly in
the middle of a game of corporate espionage in Atlanta.

Thursday, 12/4/08 at 6PM
Penn Professor Thomas Sugrue
"Sweet Land of Liberty: The Forgotten Struggle for Civil Rights in the
North"
Dr. Sugrue uncovers forgotten stories of battles to open lunch counters,
beaches, and movie theatres in the North.

Monday, 12/8/08 at 6PM
Robert Gunther and Wharton Professor Greg Shea
"Your Job Survival Guide"
Introduces readers to new mindsets, equipment, and skills to thrive in an
era of non-stop, accelerating change.

Tuesday, 12/9/08 from 3PM to 5PM
Signing with Shara Aaron
"Chocolate - A Healthy Passion"
Join us for free chocolate samples and comments on the love of choccolate in
the Bookstore lobby

the Penn Bookstore is located at 3601 Walnut Street

Release Date: Tuesday, November 11th 2008