New this month from the University of Nebraska Press is In the Shadow of the Moon by Francis French and Colin Burgess.  This stirring tale of the most innovative years in space evolution, including the power play between the former Soviet Union and the United States, is solidified by the first person accounts of scientists, astronauts, family members and recently uncovered government documents. This week, Tuesday Trivia will be taking a closer, albeit not as authoritative, look at space and all its intricacies. Ready bloggers? Then in 5,4,3,2,1…. 1. Sputnik was put on the moon by the Soviet Union on … Continue reading Tuesday Trivia: June 3, 2008

If you’re an avid follower of current events, then you must be aware that in addition to spring, it’s also wildfire season. This month from the University of Nebraska Press is Wildfire and Americans, by Roger G. Kennedy. The book is a desperate plea to Humans to re-evaluate our place in the larger ecosystem. Kennedy’s unique perspective on natural disasters and the moral role of humans, mixed with his suspicions of the political system create a very compelling read. This week, Linking in Lincoln will throw themselves into the fire…the wildfire that is, and find out just how informed we … Continue reading Linking in Lincoln: May 29, 2008

SPORTS TRIVIA! New this week from the University of Nebraska Press is Beyond the Dream: Occasional heroes of Sports by Ira Berkow. Famous New York Times sports columnist, Berkow has compiled a book of his notable athlete profiles. Rangingfrom the MVP’s to the player who never quite made it big, this book encapsulates all the behind the scenes people, stories, and events that shape a compelling sector of our culture. This week, Tuesday Trivia will take a look at some of the sports figures featured in the book and see how familiar you are with these athletic heroes! Match the … Continue reading Tuesday Trivia: May 27, 2008

Chief Bender’s Burden: The Silent Struggle of a Baseball Star by Tom Swift “Fans of baseball’s Pre-Golden Age will appreciate the scholarship that went into Chief Bender’s Burden, Tom Swift’s sad but sweet biography of the Native American pitcher . . . from the University of Nebraska Press, a constant source of quality baseball literature.”—Ron Kaplan, ForeWord To read earlier praise for Chief Bender’s Burden, please visit http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2008/02/starred-review.html. Continue reading More Praise for Chief Bender’s Burden

Nebraska’s Cowboy Trail: A User’s Guide by Keith Terry“Terry’s book is ideal for anyone ambitious enough to want to walk, run or ride along the trail. . . . The book is broken down into sections, much like the Cowboy Trail is. It not only makes it easier for readers to find information about one particular part of the trail, but it also makes it more inviting for those who might be tempted to try to traverse the whole thing.”—Jerry Guenther, Norfolk Daily News Continue reading Praise for Nebraska’s Cowboy Trail

The Golden Volcano by Jules Verne, translated and edited by Edward Baxter “Proof that the Frenchman’s fiction never disappoints, this version is the first authentic English translation of Verne’s original manuscript and restores the story as he originally wrote it. . . . Full of adventure and action, the novel also succeeds in providing social commentary on the evils of greed and debauchery. The differences between Verne’s manuscript and his son’s are highlighted in the preface and demonstrate how his son’s unfortunate rewrites completely altered a wonderful story that includes fascinating depictions of the arctic wilderness and the hardships of … Continue reading Praise for The Golden Volcano