NEWS AND REVIEWS

January 16, 2015January 12, 2015 univnebpress

The Blind Man and the Loon By Craig Mishler Journal of Folklore Research review: “… a vital contribution to folk-narrative research.” Read an excerpt from the book. Shenandoah By Sue Eisenfeld We’re All Relative review: “Shenandoah is Eisenfeld’s simple love song to the Park.” Visit the author’s website. Perfectly Awful By Charley Rosen AETHLON review: “Charley Rosen’s Perfectly Awful provides an insider’s summary of the worst season in NBA history. His anecdotes and knowledge of the game give the reader an enlightening sense of the pre-merger NBA of the early 1970s, and of the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers, … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS

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From the desk of Marilyn S. Greenwald

January 15, 2015January 16, 2015 univnebpress

Marilyn S. Greenwald is a professor of journalism at the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University. She is the coauthor of The Big Chill: Investigative Reporting in the Current Media Environment and the award-winning book A Woman of … Continue reading From the desk of Marilyn S. Greenwald

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EXCERPT: Frozen in Time

January 12, 2015 univnebpress

Former Minnesota North Star hockey standout, Jean-Paul Parise, passed away last week. The following is an excerpt from Frozen in Time: A Minnesota North Stars History by Adam Raider that details Parise as a fan favorite. J.P. Parise (1967-75, 1978-79) Jean-Paul (J.P.) … Continue reading EXCERPT: Frozen in Time

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Reading List: Stories from Colder Climates

January 8, 2015January 8, 2015 univnebpress

Yesterday in Lincoln, Nebraska (home of the University of Nebraska Press) it was so cold that all area schools were cancelled. Being as dedicated to books as we are, UNP employees braved the frigid tundra to continue our quest to … Continue reading Reading List: Stories from Colder Climates

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Excerpt: The Role and Limitations of Technology in U.S. Counterinsurgency Warfare

January 5, 2015January 8, 2015 univnebpress

An excerpt from The Role and Limitations of Technology in U.S. Counterinsurgency Warfare by Richard W. Rubright, forthcoming February 2015 from Potomac Books. 3 Limits of Politically Correct Doctrine The Melians: You may be sure that we are … Continue reading Excerpt: The Role and Limitations of Technology in U.S. Counterinsurgency Warfare

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Our 2014: A Year in Retrospective

December 30, 2014December 22, 2014 univnebpress

You would not believe how many people it takes to get a book or journal on the shelf. UNP is made up of authors, translators, editors, distributors, marketers, managers, assistants, coordinators, designers, sales representatives, and so many more. And let’s … Continue reading Our 2014: A Year in Retrospective

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A Word from Our Readers

December 29, 2014December 19, 2014 univnebpress

We love to hear from our readers. Check out what people are saying on Amazon and Goodreads: Winning in Both Leagues by Frank Cashen “Great insight from a baseball legend! A must read for baseball enthusiasts.” –Eric (Amazon 10/26/14) … Continue reading A Word from Our Readers

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From the desk of Philip Burnham

December 23, 2014December 23, 2014 univnebpress

Philip Burnham is an assistant professor of composition at George Mason University and a former reporter for Indian Country Today. He is the author of So Far from Dixie: Confederates in Yankee Prisons and Indian Country, God’s Country: Native Americans … Continue reading From the desk of Philip Burnham

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A Word from Our Readers

December 22, 2014December 19, 2014 univnebpress

We love to hear from our readers. Check out what people are saying on Amazon and Goodreads: Wild Idea by Dan O’Brien “An emotional and engaging must read for lovers of good food, open spaces, and family to share … Continue reading A Word from Our Readers

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NEWS AND REVIEWS

December 19, 2014 univnebpress

Below are some people who read and loved our books. What have you been reading? The Sinking of the Laconia and the U-Boat War By James P. Duffy Strategy Page review: “An excellent look at the history of the U-boat war, The Sinking of the Laconia will prove reward reading for anyone interested in the Second World War or submarine operations.” The Pat Boone Fan Club By Sue Silverman Flavorwire review: “The fearless Jewish memoirist muses on identity, tracing her obsession with squeaky-clean pop icon Pat Boone as an escape from childhood abuse.” Read an excerpt from the … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS