Yuma — The Yuma County Library District is excited to continue our series of virtual author talks with best-selling authors and thought leaders. Each event will be streamed live at the Main Library and the Foothills Library.Or join remotely by registering for an event at https://libraryc.org/yumalibrary/upcoming
Monday, March 13 @ 10:00 AM
Scope: Why Generalists Win in a Specialized World
Author Talk with David Epstein
Many professionals believe that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead in their field should start early, focus intensely, and spend as much time as possible planning. They argue that you need to practice. But a closer look at research on the world’s top performers, from professional athletes to Nobel laureates, shows that early specialization is the exception, not the rule.
David Epstein surveyed the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists. He found that generalists, not specialists, excel in most areas, especially those that are complex and unpredictable. Rather than focusing on one thing, generalists often juggle many interests to slow them down. They’re also more creative and agile, and can make connections that their more professional peers can’t see.
David Epstein is the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World and the New York Times bestseller The Sports Gene, both translated into more than 20 languages. His writings have been lauded by organizations ranging from the National Academy of Sciences, the Academy of Engineering and Medicine, to the Professional His Journalists Association, the National Center for Journalism on the Disabled, and have been named Best of His American Science and Nature Writing. . Anthology. His article on sudden cardiac death in athletes, “Following the Trail of Broken Hearts,” was named one of his top 100 articles of the last 100 years by Columbia Journalism graduates. He holds a master’s degree in environmental science and journalism and lives in Washington, DC.
Tuesday, March 21 @ 1:00 PM
Southern Style: Author Talk with Renowned Chef Jannard A. Wells
From the host of CLEO TV’s New Soul Kitchen, delicious and inventive recipes that remix classic flavors and classics of Southern cuisine and celebrate the contribution of African-American cuisine to dining tables around the world. After growing up in Mississippi, Jannard Wells brings the familiar fare and bold flavors of the South along his culinary journey to becoming a chef, restaurateur and TV host. Southern inspired by him, Jennard continues his journey. Follow the steps of generations of African-American cooks who have contributed to dining tables around the world since slavery. Southern cuisine defines all of American cuisine, and Chef Janard honors its roots while taking it to a whole new level. Chef Janard also brings flavors from the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia and Europe, always with his signature Southern flair. This cookbook contains 100 recipes that are accessible to both novice and experienced cooks.
Jannard Wells is an award-winning TV host, celebrity chef and best-selling cookbook author. He is the host of his CLEO TV’s ‘New Soul Kitchen’ and ‘New Soul Kitchen Remix’, and over the past decade he has famously appeared on numerous cooking shows on the Food Network and the Cooking Channel. He has been featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, PEOPLE, Steve Harvey Morning Show, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, ESSENCE, Daily Blast Live, USA Today, Lifetime and Oprah Winfrey Network. I’m here. Please name a few. The James Beard House Honored Chef is affectionately referred to as “The Family Chef” because he loves using food to promote a positive image for his family. He and his wife of 25 years have his nine children and live in the Atlanta area. Follow all his verified socials his media his page at @ChefJernard.
Tuesday, March 28 @ 4pm
Code Name Sapphire: Author Talk with Pam Genoff
In 1942, Hannah Martell narrowly escaped Nazi Germany after her fiancé was killed in a pogrom. When the American-bound ship turns back in port, she has nowhere to go but her cousin Lily, who lives with her family in Brussels. Fearing for her life, Hannah desperately tries to escape from occupied Europe. But she has no way to leave safely, so she must return to her dangerous underground job, which she thought she left behind.
Seeking help, Hannah joins the Sapphire Line, a secret resistance network led by a mysterious woman named Micheline and her enigmatic brother Mateo. But when a grave mistake results in Lily’s family being arrested and deported to Auschwitz scheduled, Hannah finds herself torn between her own loyalties. How much is Hannah willing to sacrifice to save those she loves? A powerful novel about the enduring resilience of women in difficult times.
Pam Genoff was born in Maryland and raised in a suburb of Philadelphia. She attended George Washington College in Washington DC and the University of Cambridge in England. Upon completing her MA in History at Cambridge University, she was appointed Special Assistant to the Secretary of War. After her stint at the Pentagon, Pam moved to the State Department. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where she left the Foreign Office in 1998 to attend her law school. She currently teaches at Rutgers University School of Law.
