Books War Flower Brooke King Starred review from Kirkus: “An absolutely compelling war memoir marked by the author’s incredible strength of character and vulnerability.” Typically Jewish Nancy Kalikow Maxwell Review from Kirkus: “A spirited examination of the essence of … Continue reading News and Reviews
The following is an excerpt from the introduction of Daughters of 1968: Redefining French Feminism and the Women’s Liberation Movement (January 2019) by Lisa Greenwald. Like the May 1968 generation, which rejected the traditional Left and redefined questions of power, second-wave feminism … Continue reading Excerpt: Daughters of 1968
This spring, JPS welcomes four new titles to its library of books of enduring worth. These four take particular interest in Jewish Culture—both how it has been represented in history and its common traits today. Typically Jewish Nancy Kalikow Maxwell … Continue reading Forthcoming from The Jewish Publication Society
One month from today, the University of Nebraska will officially celebrate its 150th anniversary. Throughout 2019, there will be many events beginning with Chancellor Ronnie Green’s State of the University address at the Lied Center in Lincoln 3:30 p.m. today. … Continue reading The University of Nebraska Turns 150
The Frontiers of Narrative Series features interdisciplinary scholarship on narrative as it appears in a range of media. Studies in this series highlight the role of narrative across a variety of cultural and historical settings and outline new methods for … Continue reading Series Update: Frontiers of Narrative
Moments of Impact: Injury, Racialized Memory, and Reconciliation in College Football (Nebraska, 2016) by Jaime Schultz tells the stories of Jack Trice, Ozzie Simmons, and Johnny Bright—all African-American football players at Iowa institutions in the early twentieth century—and examines how the … Continue reading New in Paperback: Moments of Impact
The following is an excerpt from the introduction of Apostle of Progress: Modesto C. Rolland, Global Progressivism, and the Engineering of Revolutionary Mexico (January 2019) by Julian J. Castro. This is the newest title in the The Mexican Experience series, which includes books … Continue reading Excerpt: Apostle of Progress
The first season of UNP books in 2019 includes 80 new titles along with 17 new in paperback books. Below is a list highlighting one book per month of the spring and summer season. For a full list of forthcoming … Continue reading Spring & Summer Season Preview
Stephanie Anderson is an instructor of English at Florida Atlantic University. She grew up on a ranch, has worked as a writer and photographer for the humanitarian aid organization Cross International, and served as an editor for the agricultural newspaper Tri-State … Continue reading From the Desk of Stephanie Anderson: A New Year’s Resolution Worth Keeping
Save 50% on hundreds of recent titles! There’s something here for everyone, from sports, Native American studies, fiction, and poetry to history, anthropology, women’s studies, and world affairs—not to mention books about Nebraska and the Great Plains. Enter 6JFP in the promotion code … Continue reading Winter Sale
