Children of Heroes by Lyonel Trouillot, translated by Linda Coverdale “Trouillot writes with his heart on his sleeve . . . and his unabashed empathy for plucky Colin and brave, sexy Mariéla recalls elements of Dickens.”—Publisher Weekly Continue reading Praise for Children of Heroes

Interior Places by Lisa Knopp “Knopp explores the potent effects of environment and emotion through 16 perceptive and responsive essays that ring with a crystalline acuity. . . . [She] filters her worldly experiences in nature and among society through a keen understanding of her relationship to both.”—Carol Haggas, Booklist To read earlier praise for Interior Places, please link to http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2008/01/praise-for-inte.html. Continue reading More Praise for Interior Places

Valentines by Ted Kooser, illustrated by Robert Hanna “The writing in this book is classic Kooser: simple images, down-to-earth language, insight, and uncommonly good sense, all of which combine to produce memorable, resonant endings. . . . The artwork, like the verse, is inviting, warm, and unpretentious.”—Elizabeth Lund, The Christian Science Monitor Read earlier praise for Valentines at http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2008/01/praise-for-vale.html. Continue reading More Praise for Valentines

Three Centuries of Woodlands Indian Art edited by J. C. H. King and Christian F. Feest “The editors of this book have recorded valuable information; the book is rich in pictorial material, and the historical content will be useful for those studying history, art, anthropology, and psychology.”—CHOICE Continue reading Praise for Three Centuries of Woodlands Indian Art

Montana Matters Available in March from the University of Nebraska Press, award-winning author Mary Clearman Blew’s belated-coming-of-age novel Jackalope Dreams tells the story of Montana-born-and-bred Corey Henry, a spinsterish teacher who finds her world turned upside-down in the wake of professional scandal and personal loss. One of the most striking elements of the story is the setting in beautiful Montana. In Jackalope Dreams, the state—with its rich history and modern landscape—acts as a character in the plot, shaping the narrative as a pseudo-protagonist/antagonist. In light of this, today’s Tuesday Trivia features questions on the great state of Montana. Let’s see … Continue reading Tuesday Trivia: February 19, 2008

Native Americans and the Environment: Perspectives on the Ecological Indian edited and with an introduction by Michael E. Harkin and David Rich Lewis “This excellent anthology features 12 articles originally presented at the 2002 conference ‘Re-figuring the Ecological Indian.’ Of uniformly high quality, the essays respond to Shepard Krech’s The Ecological Indian . . . while furthering discussion of historical and contemporary ideas about Native people as ecologists and conservationists. . . . Harkin and Lewis provide an erudite introduction elucidating the complex issues involved in the discussion. . . . This volume provides an important contribution to a critical, … Continue reading Praise for Native Americans and the Environment

In the Shadow of the Moon: A Challenging Journey to Tranquility, 1965-1969 by Francis French and Colin Burgess “French and Burgess present a first-rate, detailed, and very personal account of the space race to the moon . . . . [S]trongly recommended both as a study of the social interactions among this unique group of people and as a gripping series of anecdotes that describe the exciting, dangerous steps behind the successful moon landing.”—CHOICE To read earlier praise for In the Shadow of the Moon, please visit http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2007/07/praise-for-in-t.html. Continue reading More Praise for In the Shadow of the Moon

Buffalo Nation: American Indian Efforts to Restore the Bison by Ken Zontek “Highly recommended. A very good book.”—CHOICE View previous praise for Buffalo Nation at http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2007/05/praise_for_buff.html Continue reading More Praise for Buffalo Nation

The Enders Hotel by Brandon R. Schrand “For a young child, the hotel exerted a certain kind of magic, which Schrand effectively captures in his reminiscences. . . . An evocative account of a man coming to terms with his youth.”—Kirkus Reviews “Schrand’s deeply textured memoir of life in a small Idaho town boasts a rich palette of glittering iridescent hues, somber earth tones, and delicate, evocative washes. . . . Schrand’s memoir sings, stirring the senses as much as the soul.”—Whitney Scott, Booklist (***starred review***) Continue reading Praise for The Enders Hotel