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Holiday Sale!

November 16, 2020November 10, 2020 univnebpress

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!

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Happy Book Birthday to From Chernobyl with Love!

November 1, 2020October 30, 2020 univnebpress

Book Birthdays celebrate one year of a books life in tweets, reviews, and more. This month we’re saying Happy First Book Birthday to From Chernobyl with Love (Potomac Books, 2019) by Katya Cengel. About the Book: In the wake of … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to From Chernobyl with Love!

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South Dakota Festival of Books

October 2, 2020October 1, 2020 univnebpress

This year the festival is virtual and almost every event is free to attend! Visit the website for the full schedule and our virtual book exhibit for great discounts on our books. Below are some highlights featuring UNP authors. Friday, … Continue reading South Dakota Festival of Books

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Excerpt: Fidelis

September 24, 2020September 23, 2020 univnebpress

The following is an excerpt from Fidelis: A Memoir (Potomac Books, 2020) by Teresa Fazio. Two: Convoy Camp Victory, Kuwait On the morning of our convoy from Kuwait to Iraq, we saddled up in Humvees, a row of armored hulks against … Continue reading Excerpt: Fidelis

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Remembering Thomas Reppetto

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 univnebpress

In May of this year, former commander of the Chicago Police Department and criminal justice scholar Thomas A. Reppetto died at the age of eighty-eight. After earning a doctorate from Harvard University, he served as professor, dean, and vice president … Continue reading Remembering Thomas Reppetto

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News and Reviews

September 18, 2020September 17, 2020 univnebpress

Books How to Survive Death and Other Inceonveniences Sue William Silverman Praise from Lilith: “It’s both ironic and not that the title of the book mentions death, since if there was ever a guide for how to live, this is … Continue reading News and Reviews

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Fall Sale

September 8, 2020September 23, 2020 univnebpress

Save 50% on over a thousand different titles from our backlist. From Native American History to Latin American Studies, from Military History to African Poetry, from books on the Great Plains to the literature of the American West, there’s something here for … Continue reading Fall Sale

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News and Reviews

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 univnebpress

BOOKS Bad Tourist: Misadventures in Love and Travel Suzanne Roberts Review from Library Journal: “Travelers who enjoy intrepid experiences, with strong language, will savor this book.” Mass Murder in California’s Empty Quarter: A Tale of Tribal Treachery at the Cedarville … Continue reading News and Reviews

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From the Desk of Eileen A. Bjorkman: Leaving No One Behind

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 univnebpress

Eileen A. Bjorkman is a former flight test engineer with more than thirty-five years of experience. She is the author of The Propeller under the Bed: A Personal History of Homebuilt Aircraft and has published articles in the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Magazine among … Continue reading From the Desk of Eileen A. Bjorkman: Leaving No One Behind

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Virtual Events this Month

September 1, 2020September 17, 2020 univnebpress

Here’s a list of all the virtual events taking place in September that feature our authors! Continue reading Virtual Events this Month

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