James H. Johnston is a lawyer, writer, and historian in Washington, DC. His latest book is Murder, Inc.: The CIA under John F. Kenney (Potomac Books, 2019). Moses “Moe” Aleman passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020, from complications of COVID-19. … Continue reading From the Desk of James H. Johnston: Remembering Moses Aleman
The following is from the University of Nebraska Press Fall 2020 Newsletter, i.e. Scott D. Seligman is a writer and historian. He is the author of several books, including the award-winning The Third Degree: The Triple Murder That Shook Washington and Changed … Continue reading Behind the Book with Scott D. Seligman
UNP Staff members are always reading books, both within our list and outside of what we publish. Here are some of the titles where our noses have been buried. November Staff Reading List Breathing in the Fullness of Time by … Continue reading What We’re Reading
November is Native American Heritage Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate it than picking up one of our many books that is sure to enlighten, entertain, and educate us all on the past for a better future. And … Continue reading Reading List for Native American Heritage Month
Miss Cassette is the writer, researcher, and amateur gumshoe of the website myomahaobsession.com, which she has converted into her new book, My Omaha Obsession: Searching for the City (Bison Books, 2020). Her writing has appeared in Omaha Magazine. Down at Circo’s Bar … Continue reading From the Desk of Miss Cassette
Books My Omaha Obsession: Searching for the City Miss Cassette Review in Shelf Awareness: “No familiarity with Omaha is needed to enjoy this charming book—it’s for any reader who delights in old houses, faded newspaper clippings, family stories, memories of … Continue reading News and Reviews
Joseph Siegman is a Los Angeles–based entertainment executive and author of Jewish Sports Legends: The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame (Nebraska, 2020). He founded the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1979 and is its past chairman. WHO KNEW? … Continue reading From the Desk of Joseph Siegman: Jewish Sports Legends
Throughout the month of November we will feature books and authors from our list to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Denise Low teaches in the School of Graduate Studies at Baker University. She is the author of the memoir The Turtle’s Beating Heart: One … Continue reading From the Desk of Denise Low
Our Holiday Sale begins today! Our entire backlist—a collection consisting of over 4,000 different books—is available for 50% OFF! From Native American History to Latin American Studies, from Military History to African Poetry, from books on the Great Plains to … Continue reading Holiday Sale!
Happy University Press Week! Help us celebrate university presses Nov. 9-15. Since 2012, members of the Association of University Presses have participated in an annual celebration of University Press Week. Following the example of the first University Press Week, proclaimed by US President … Continue reading University Press Week: Active Voices
