Buffalo Nation: American Indian Efforts to Restore the Bison by Ken Zontek “Highly recommended. A very good book.”—CHOICE View previous praise for Buffalo Nation at http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2007/05/praise_for_buff.html Continue reading More Praise for Buffalo Nation

The Enders Hotel by Brandon R. Schrand “For a young child, the hotel exerted a certain kind of magic, which Schrand effectively captures in his reminiscences. . . . An evocative account of a man coming to terms with his youth.”—Kirkus Reviews “Schrand’s deeply textured memoir of life in a small Idaho town boasts a rich palette of glittering iridescent hues, somber earth tones, and delicate, evocative washes. . . . Schrand’s memoir sings, stirring the senses as much as the soul.”—Whitney Scott, Booklist (***starred review***) Continue reading Praise for The Enders Hotel

Nebraska Moments, New Edition by Donald R. Hickey, Susan A. Wunder, and John A. Wunder “This new edition of a 1992 classic book is a must addition to the library of any fan of Nebraska history.”—Francis Moul, Lincoln Journal Star Continue reading Praise for Nebraska Moments

From the Treaty of Paris to Dick Cheney’s lousy shot, this certainly was an interesting week in history. Who knew that Oregon was inducted into the Union on Valentine’s Day? How fitting that my lovely fiancé hails from “The Beaver State.” You learn something new every day. So, in this spirit of erudition, let’s take a look at what happened… This Week in History February 10, 1763: Under the Treaty of Paris, France ceded Canada to England, ending the French and Indian War.Read of the dramatic events that took place prior to the Treaty of Paris around the colonial fortified … Continue reading This Week in History: February 10-15, 2008

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, This Post is our Valentine’s Day Gift to You Who needs heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, long-stemmed red roses, and cuddly stuffed teddy bears? Our gift to you this Valentine’s Day is much more creative! For your viewing pleasure, we offer you a selection of movie clips featuring Ted Kooser reading selections from his new poetry book, Valentines. Forward the link to this posting to your sweetheart as a truly poetic way to say "I love you" this Valentine’s Day. Download for_you_friend.mov Download pocket_poem.mov Download song_of_the_ironing_board.mov Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day, Bloggers!

The Poetics of Golf by Andy Brumer “If you’re a golfer and have an undeniable passion for golf literature, get your hands on Brumer’s The Poetics of Golf. It will whet your appetite for the mystical side of golf using the game itself as a looking glass.”—Eye on Golf Blog Read the full review at http://eyeongolf.blogspot.com/. Read earlier praise for The Poetics of Golf at http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2007/12/praise-for-the.html. Continue reading More Praise for The Poetics of Golf

To a Distant Day: The Rocket Pioneers by Chris Gainor, foreword by Alfred Worden “A detailed, deftly written history that should appeal to all would-be rocketeers, whether launching from fields on weekend afternoons or just dreaming of space in a comfortable chair.”—Publishers Weekly “Let us hope for as good a companion volume taking the story to the shuttle and space-station era and the emergence of space powers other than Russia and the U.S.”—Roland Green, Booklist Continue reading Praise for To a Distant Day

Endgame 1758: The Promise, the Glory, and the Despair of Louisbourg’s Last Decade by A.J.B. Johnston “Johnston takes an important date in 18th century Louisbourg and gives the reader a satisfyingly detailed look at the fortress town’s final year under French rule. . . . [A]n intricate, behind-the-scenes look at what happened during that fateful last year.”—The Chronicle-Herald (Canada) Go to http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/Search/1035908.html to read the full article online. Continue reading Praise for Endgame 1758