“In the Shadow of the Moon” at the Ross Media Arts Center

Looking for an entertaining and enlightening cinematic experience? Look no further than In the Shadow of the Moon, a documentary featuring first-hand accounts of each of the Apollo lunar missions from the astronauts who took part in these monumental space flights. For our local blog readers, note that the film will continue its run at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln’s Ross Media Arts Center through this Thursday, November 8th. For more information, including show times, visit the Ross Center Web site at http://theross.org/. The film has been compared favorably to its literary counterpart, In the Shadow of the Moon: A … Continue reading “In the Shadow of the Moon” at the Ross Media Arts Center

A Question of Humanity: Is There a Place for Torture in Civilized Society?

Attorney general nominee, Michael Mukasey made the news recently by refusing to acknowledge waterboarding as an illegal form of torture during a Senate committee interview. Citing that the 2005 Detainee Treatment Act’s ban on waterboarding is not inclusive of the CIA and its activities, Mukasey claimed ignorance as to the nuances of the law regarding "enhanced" CIA interrogation procedures. Democrats are now lining up in protest of his appointment and many are calling his response short-sighted and irresponsible. President Bush staunchly maintains his support of the nominee and Vice President Cheney has called the use of waterboarding in interrogation procedures … Continue reading A Question of Humanity: Is There a Place for Torture in Civilized Society?

More Praise for The Cowboy Girl

 The Cowboy Girl: The Life of Caroline Lockhart by John Clayton “John Clayton had his work cut out for him when he took on the challenge of writing a biography of a colorful and almost forgotten writer and cattle queen. The result is a thoroughly entertaining portrait.”—Lorna Thackeray, The Billings Gazette Read earlier praise for The Cowboy Girl at http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2007/04/praise_for_the__3.html Continue reading More Praise for The Cowboy Girl

Praise for Adventures in the West

  Adventures in the West: Stories for Young Readersedited by Susanne George Bloomfield and Eric Melvin Reed “The stories do more than relate interesting tales. They are windows to the world west of the Mississippi as it transformed from wilderness to a land of farms and cities, from the preserve of Indians to a land claimed mostly by white settlers. . . . [Readers] will appreciate these stories for their adventures, pioneer spirit and colorful characters.”—Omaha World-Herald "[T]he stories are uplifting and teach the value of honesty, pluck, hard work, and true grit."—KLIATT “The various writing styles and authenticity of … Continue reading Praise for Adventures in the West

More Praise for In the Shadow of the Moon

In the Shadow of the Moon: A Challenging Journey to Tranquility, 1965–1969by Francis French and Colin Burgess “[T]he authors craft a remarkable story of the golden age of spacecraft as both an intimate human experience and rollicking global adventure. . . . [T]heir book draws a richly detailed picture of the space race as an endeavor equally endowed with personal meaning and political significance.”—QUEST To read earlier praise for In the Shadow of the Moon, please visit http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2007/07/praise-for-in-t.html Continue reading More Praise for In the Shadow of the Moon

More Praise for Because a Fire Was in My Head

Because a Fire Was in My Head by Lynn Stegner “Since the novel’s anti-heroine is unabashedly self-absorbed and unsympathetic, convincing a reader to care for her is a true accomplishment. Four-time novelist Lynn Stegner pulls it off with panache.”—Bookmarks Magazine To read earlier praise for Because a Fire Was in My Head, please visit http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2007/02/praise_for_beca.html Continue reading More Praise for Because a Fire Was in My Head

Praise for The Best of All Seasons

The Best of All Seasons, Fifty Years as a Montana Hunter by Dan Aadland “The Best of All Seasons, Fifty Years as a Montana Hunter, is much more than a recount of personal adventures. In prose that engages the interest of hunters and nonhunters alike, Aadland carries the reader to a Montana that is both distant and yet familiar. . . . With a deft touch for detail, Aadland describes scenes that ring true for generations of Montana hunters.”—Linda Halstead-Acharya, The Billings Gazette “[A]n unapologetic, honest, and oftentimes nostalgic glimpse into the subsistence-through-recreation type of hunting that many multi-job, mortgage-payin’, … Continue reading Praise for The Best of All Seasons

Dueling Chefs Make for a “Tasty” Interview

Dueling Chefs: A Vegetarian and a Meat Lover Debate the PlateAn interview with authors and chefs, Maggie Pleskac & Sean Carmichael One author is a staunch vegetarian. The other is a raging meat lover. Were these two friends and culinary competitors able to find a common ground between the pages of their book, Dueling Chefs: A Vegetarian and a Meat Lover Debate the Plate? We interviewed the authors to find out more about their experiences penning this unique collection. Q: Dueling Chefs is enhanced by a sense of competition and one-upmanship between the two of you as well as the … Continue reading Dueling Chefs Make for a “Tasty” Interview

Author Events: October 31st through November 6th

Happy Halloween, UNP blog readers!  Looking for something to do after the ghostly festivities come to a close?  Why not check out a UNP author event?  We have a vast array of readings, discussions, signings, and presentations this week, and there’s something to suit any ghoul’s or goblin’s fancy.  So, hang up your witch’s hat, put down that candy corn, and join us for an author event that is sure to be more treat than trick. A number of our authors will make appearances and take part in readings and panel discussions at this year’s NonfictionNow Conference at the University … Continue reading Author Events: October 31st through November 6th