NEWS AND REVIEWS

July 10, 2015July 10, 2015 univnebpress

Books In Cold Storage by James W. Hewitt Review from Federal Trial Judge blog Hercules and the Umpire: “What makes the book sing is the writing. The reader is patiently told of the facts with the skill of the best newspaper writer. We learn the texture and the feel of the place and the people. The official story is told, and then deconstructed with the scalpel of an experienced lawyer.” From the Mouths of Dogs by B. J. Hollars From Kirkus Reviews: “An honest, heartwarming choice for animal lovers.” The Battle for Paradise by Jeremy Evans Also from Kirkus Reviews: “Evans … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS

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In Cold Storage: Sex and Murder on the Plains by James W. Hewitt

July 9, 2015July 9, 2015 univnebpress

Originally posted on Hercules and the umpire.:
James W. Hewitt (Jim) is my very good friend. Indeed, he held my hand, and gave me solid advice when I went through the vetting process to become a federal district judge. Jim… Continue reading In Cold Storage: Sex and Murder on the Plains by James W. Hewitt

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The Marketeers Club: The Secret to Publicity and Getting What You Want Out of Marketing

July 8, 2015July 6, 2015 univnebpress

Rosemary Vestal is the publicity manager for UNP and accepts praise in the form of coffee, wine, or gold stars. In an age of instant gratification and impersonal emails, is it too much to ask for a little common courtesy? My … Continue reading The Marketeers Club: The Secret to Publicity and Getting What You Want Out of Marketing

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From the desk of Daniel R. Levitt

July 7, 2015 univnebpress

Daniel R. Levitt recently won the Bob Davids Award from the Society for American Baseball Research, the Society’s highest honor. In recognition of that award, Dan discusses some of his writing career below. Recently winning the Bob Davids Award from … Continue reading From the desk of Daniel R. Levitt

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Covering July 4th in Red, White, and Blue

July 3, 2015July 1, 2015 univnebpress

Around the university, we hear a lot of “Go Big Red,” but we’re just as proud to add white and blue to the mix. Below are some of our more patriotic book covers. Continue reading Covering July 4th in Red, White, and Blue

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The Marketeers Club: May and June Exhibit Round Up

July 2, 2015 univnebpress

Emily Giller is the exhibits coordinator and media planner in the marketing department. BookExpo America (BEA) and BookCon May 27-31, 2015 (New York, NY) UNP show attendees: Martyn Beeny, Marketing Manager; Rosemary Vestal, Publicity Manager; Emily Giller, Exhibits Coordinator and Media Planner “We … Continue reading The Marketeers Club: May and June Exhibit Round Up

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EXCERPT: The Newspaper Warrior

June 29, 2015 univnebpress

An excerpt from The Newspaper Warrior: Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins’s Campaign for American Indian Rights, 1864-1891 edited by Cari M. Carpenter and Carolyn Sorisio (June 2015). INTRODUCTION “Winnemucca’s role as advocate made her the mightiest word warrior of her time.” —LaVonne Brown … Continue reading EXCERPT: The Newspaper Warrior

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NEWS AND REVIEWS

June 26, 2015 univnebpress

Books Walk of Ages by Jim Reisler Review from the Sports Literature Association: “Jim Reisler, author of eight baseball books, which explains the many analogies the author makes to the boys of summer, brings this fascinating character to life on the pages of Walk of Ages. . . Reisler described Weston as an everyman, a rock star and a happening all rolled into one incredible human being.” Busy in the Cause by Lowell J. Soike From Kansas History: A Journal of the Central Plains Vol 38 No 1: “Soike’s portraits of the remarkable young men who followed Brown . . … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS

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SABR 2015 Convention

June 23, 2015 univnebpress

The SABR 45 Convention kicks off tomorrow, June 24, in Chicago. This is a time for baseball fans to come together to meet players, managers, analysts, writers and other fans and surround themselves with the history, mechanics, and love of this great … Continue reading SABR 2015 Convention

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Reading List: Summer Vacation

June 22, 2015April 29, 2015 univnebpress

Ah, summer time is finally here, and if you’re anything like us here at UNP the perfect summer vacation is right around the corner. Our newest reading list is full of books perfect for a weekend trip out of town … Continue reading Reading List: Summer Vacation

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NEWS AND REVIEWS

In Cold Storage: Sex and Murder on the Plains by James W. Hewitt

The Marketeers Club: The Secret to Publicity and Getting What You Want Out of Marketing

From the desk of Daniel R. Levitt

Covering July 4th in Red, White, and Blue

The Marketeers Club: May and June Exhibit Round Up

EXCERPT: The Newspaper Warrior

NEWS AND REVIEWS

SABR 2015 Convention

Reading List: Summer Vacation