Opa Nobody by Sonya Huber “Grounded in extensive research and enriched by family anecdotes. . . . The result is thoughtful discourse on political activism and the toll exacted from those dedicated to unpopular causes.”—Deborah Donovan, Booklist Read earlier praise for Opa Nobody at http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2008/01/praise-for-opa.html. Continue reading More Praise for Opa Nobody

Linking for a Cause New this month from the University of Nebraska Press, Opa Nobody by Sonya Huber details the author’s search for meaning and resonance in the life of her grandfather Heina Buschman who, like Huber, was a committed and beleaguered activist. Buschman was a socialist who campaigned against the Nazis during their reign of terror in Europe. For all of you aspiring activists out there, today’s “Linking in Lincoln” is tailor-made for you. This posting features links to a host of worthwhile causes—from cancer research to renewable energy. Find the organization that’s right for you, and then get … Continue reading Linking in Lincoln: February 28, 2008

Author Mark Moyar on "Between the Covers" Check out this interview with Mark Moyar, author of Phoenix and the Birds of Prey: Counterinsurgency and Counterterrorism in Vietnam, on "Between the Covers" with Jack Miller from the National Review. Click here for the interview. Happy listening! Continue reading On the Airwaves

Chief Bender’s Burden: The Silent Struggle of a Baseball Star by Tom Swift “Will be a delightful read for A’s fans of the great pitcher who was a huge part of the first two A’s dynasties.”—Max Silberman, Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society To view previous praise for Chief Bender’s Burden, visit http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2008/02/starred-review.html. Continue reading More Praise for Chief Bender’s Burden

In the Shadow of the Moon: A Challenging Journey to Tranquility, 1965-1969 by Francis French and Colin Burgess “The writers have gone beyond old Soviet propaganda to tell the untold stories of heroic cosmonauts through new and recent interviews. This volume captures the anxiety and haste shown by both nations at the height of the space race . . . . This series will be read by future generations when they want the complete perspectives of the original generation of space explorers.”—Space Times For earlier praise for In the Shadow of the Moon, go to http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2007/07/praise-for-in-t.html. Continue reading Reviewers “Over the Moon” for In the Shadow of the Moon