New this month from the University of Nebraska Press: a new edition of Allen Barra's biography of Wyatt Earp, a look at the aesthetics of boxing, an essay collection that examines regionalism in the humanities, plus many others. Read about all of our new books here. Continue reading New this month from the University of Nebraska Press
New this month from the University of Nebraska Press, is The Art and Aesthetics of Boxing by David Scott. What separates a street fight from a boxing match? What link is there between boxing and cubist painting? Scott addresses these questions, and many more, by making daring correlations between the athletic world and the artistic one. He suggests that not only does boxing have intrinsic aesthetic qualities but that these qualities have been influencing artists throughout history. This weeks Tuesday Trivia will try and test that theory by quizzing all you literature buffs on how well versed you are in the … Continue reading Tuesday Trivia: January 6, 2009
Read from the introduction of Green Plans: Blueprint for a Sustainable Earth by Huey D. Johnson:
"It has been twelve years since the first edition of this book. In it I described Green Planning as a concept of great importance and a promising step toward solving environmental problems. Since then, the environmental programs of most nations have not kept pace with the growth of those problems, which are now capped off by the arrival of the huge threat of global warming. Nonetheless, I’m pleased to say that in certain countries, principally the Netherlands, Singapore, and New Zealand, Green Planning has shown exemplary success as a way to work toward social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
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Well readers, it’s a new year! I don’t know about you but I plan on keeping all my new year’s resolutions in 2009. I have a feeling the dieting one will probably be the hardest though. I’ve heard it always is! The weather seems to be looking up, so that has to be a good karmic sign. If anything, we’ve got a few things this week to give your new year a very bright start! December 29, 1851: The first YMCA opens in Boston, Massachusetts. The YMCA has always been a proponent for joining communities through athletics and physical activity. … Continue reading This Week in History: December 29- January 2, 2009
New this month from the University of Nebraska Press is Song of the Oktahutche: Collected Poems by Alexander Posey, edited and with an introduction by Matthew Wynn Sivils. Muscogee (Creek) writer and humorist Alexander Posey (1873–1908) lived most of his short but productive life in the Muscogee Nation, in what is now Oklahoma. He was one of the most prominent American Indian literary figures of his era. Song of the Oktahutche collects for the first time all of Posey’s poetry, which has until now been scattered in various rare volumes, either unpublished or replete with textual errors. This week Linking … Continue reading Linking in Lincoln: January 1, 2009
May 2009 find you and yours happy and in good health. With a new year, come new resolutions (at least for some of us). Of course, finding the perfect resolution is easier said than done. Getting to the gym more often – too predictable. Keeping a cleaner house – too boring. Let the University of Nebraska Press books come to the rescue: Want to learn more about wine? Robert Camuto’s Corkscrewed: Adventures in the New French Wine Country, in which the author details his move from the United States to France, and his evolution from wine novice to wine lover. … Continue reading Happy New Year!
1.William Shakespeare2. George Gordon Noel Byron3. Steven Spielberg4. J.R.R Tolkien5. John Gay6. Dale Evans Rogers7.Irish Blessing8.Anonymous9.Snoopy10. Dr. Seuss Continue reading Tuesday Trivia Answers
New this month from the University of Nebraska Press is Farewell to Sport by Paul Gallico. For fourteen years during the golden age of sports, Paul Gallico was one of America’s ace sportswriters. He saw them all—the stars and the hams, the immortals and the phonies in boxing, wrestling, baseball, football, golf, tennis, and every other field of muscular endeavor. But before he departed the world of sports, he left his legions of fans one last hurrah: a collection of his best sports essays. This week Tuesday Trivia is going to quiz you on some other famous farewells, are you … Continue reading Tuesday Trivia: December 30, 2008
Read from "On How Not to Begin" in Bicycling beyond the Divide: Two Journeys into the West by Daryl Farmer:
"Saturday, May 7. I said good-bye to Joan and my parents, wobbled down the driveway, pedaled to the end of the street, King to 30th, and onto Pikes Peak, to the four-way stop on 36th. The mountain air was cool, the sun behind me, the shadows long. I crossed Colorado Avenue and merged onto Highway 24 and Ute Pass. I rode for about a mile, but the seat wasn’t set right, so I stopped to adjust it. After placing my tools back into the front pocket of my rear pannier, I neglected to cinch it. As I pedaled, the strap caught in my spokes and ripped. Then I realized that my cyclometer wasn’t working. Not used to the altitude, or the climb, I was already panting. I hadn’t ridden for nearly three weeks, was in probably the worst shape of my life, and it was clear I’d packed too much gear. I stopped to catch my breath and tried to decide what to do about the cyclometer. I didn’t want to ride without it, and I wouldn’t be near a bike shop until Breckenridge, maybe three days away. Best to get it fixed now, I thought.
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Ok readers, Christmas is finally here! We can all look forward to a week full of food, presents, time off of work, no school, and lots of snow (especially you’re living in Nebraska). We’ve been enjoying a week full of below zero temperatures, but I think I can safely say that the Christmas spirit has not been dampened. After all, the weather will make for the perfect excuse to stay indoors and curl up with a University of Nebraska Press book. They also make great gifts! If you’re unsure what to get, I’ve got a week’s worth of suggestions for … Continue reading This Week in History: December 22-26, 2008
