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Excerpt: The Madness of March

March 28, 2017March 27, 2017 univnebpress

The following is an excerpt from The Madness of March: Bonding and Betting with the Boys in Las Vegas (Nebraska, 2009) by Alan Jay Zaremba. Tuesday Night, March 13, 2007 I Love Virginia  I’m waiting for my flight to Las Vegas … Continue reading Excerpt: The Madness of March

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MLA Approves Henry James

March 27, 2017March 24, 2017 univnebpress

The Modern Language Association has worked since 1883 to “strengthen the study and teaching of languages and literatures.” That effort is continued in the Committee on Scholarly Editions, which edits, critiques, awards, and promotes excellent scholarly works. One way the … Continue reading MLA Approves Henry James

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What We’re Reading

March 24, 2017March 24, 2017 univnebpress

March Reading List UNP staff members are always reading new books, both within our list and outside of what we publish. Here are some of the books where our noses have been buried. Vanished Arizona Martha Summerhayes “I was at … Continue reading What We’re Reading

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Excerpt: There I Go Again

March 23, 2017March 22, 2017 univnebpress

The following is an excerpt from There I Go Again: How I Came to Be Mr. Feeny, John Adams, Dr. Craig, KITT, and Many Others (Potomac Books, March 2017) by William Daniels, an actor and former president of the Screen Actors Guild. … Continue reading Excerpt: There I Go Again

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From the Desk of Bailey Poland: On Writing as Women

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017 univnebpress

The following contribution comes from Bailey Poland, author of Haters: Harassment, Abuse, and Violence Online (Potomac Books, 2016). Bailey Poland is a writer, feminist, and activist, as well as the creator of the literary journal Leaves and Flowers and is a regular contributor … Continue reading From the Desk of Bailey Poland: On Writing as Women

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Where in the West is Mark Spitzer?

March 21, 2017July 11, 2017 univnebpress

Mark Spitzer loves fish and he loves to fish. As a nationally known author (Seasons of the Gar, Return of the Gar), writing about fish and their issues is what he does best. In this blog series, Spitzer shares his … Continue reading Where in the West is Mark Spitzer?

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Reading List: Hello, Spring

March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 univnebpress

Looking forward to clearing out the garden and potting flowers? We have a few books that can help.   Wildflowers of the Western Plains Zoe Merriman Kirkpatrick “Dreamers, as well as those living in or trekking through the western Great … Continue reading Reading List: Hello, Spring

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News and Reviews

March 17, 2017July 11, 2017 univnebpress

Books   The Turtle’s Beating Heart Denise Low Praise from Foreword Reviews: “An accomplished poet, Low’s well-honed prose flows with lyric intensity.” There I Go Again William Daniels Book feature in People.   American Journalists in the Great War Chris Dubbs Review in Library … Continue reading News and Reviews

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Reading List: Nebraska 150 Books

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017 univnebpress

This year marks Nebraska’s sesquicentennial—150 years since we were admitted as the 37th state. To celebrate, Nebraska 150 Books has put together a list of the 150 most important books about Nebraska. Today we’re sharing just a few of the noteworthy UNP … Continue reading Reading List: Nebraska 150 Books

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From the Desk of Jean Ardell: Writing Ila Borders’ Story

March 15, 2017March 14, 2017 univnebpress

The following contribution comes from Jean Hastings Ardell, co-author of Making My Pitch: A Woman’s Baseball Odyssey (April 2017). Making My Pitch tells the story of Ila Jane Borders, the first woman to win a men’s professional baseball game. Raw, open, and … Continue reading From the Desk of Jean Ardell: Writing Ila Borders’ Story

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