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Fall Sale

September 8, 2020September 23, 2020 univnebpress

Save 50% on over a thousand different titles from our backlist. From Native American History to Latin American Studies, from Military History to African Poetry, from books on the Great Plains to the literature of the American West, there’s something here for … Continue reading Fall Sale

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Virtual Events this Month

September 1, 2020September 17, 2020 univnebpress

Here’s a list of all the virtual events taking place in September that feature our authors! Continue reading Virtual Events this Month

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News and Reviews

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 univnebpress

BOOKS Some Are Always Hungry by Jihyun Yun Praise from Publishers Weekly: “In this excellent debut, Yun lingers over descriptions in precise and evocative language.” The Spanish Craze: America’s Fascination with the Hispanic World, 1779-1939 by Richard L. Kagan Review … Continue reading News and Reviews

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News and Reviews

July 24, 2020July 23, 2020 univnebpress

Books Thinking about the Prophets Kenneth Seeskin Review in Publishers Weekly: “While Seeskin’s strength is Jewish scholarship, he takes an ecumenical approach by showcasing how the works of the prophets are foundational texts for multiple religions and emphasizing their modern … Continue reading News and Reviews

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#SABRvirtual

July 13, 2020July 9, 2020 univnebpress

Throughout the month of July, the Society for American Baseball Research is hosting its annual conference online! SABR Virtual is a series of online presentations, chats, and panel discussions featuring authors, scholars, and figures from baseball. In coordination with the … Continue reading #SABRvirtual

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News and Reviews

July 10, 2020July 9, 2020 univnebpress

BOOKS An Unladylike Profession: American Women War Correspondents in World War I by Chris Dubbs Review in Wall Street Journal: “Mr. Dubbs remarks on the reporter’s duty to report the truth no matter how uncomfortable it might be. The journalists … Continue reading News and Reviews

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Recent Award Winners & Finalists

July 6, 2020July 5, 2020 univnebpress

Congratulations to the following authors who have been recently been recognized for their work. In the 2019 Foreword Indie Awards, From Chernobyl with Love by Katya Cengel was chosen as the Gold winner for Autobiography and Memoir. The Virgin of … Continue reading Recent Award Winners & Finalists

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News and Reviews

June 19, 2020June 18, 2020 univnebpress

BOOKS Thinking about God: Jewish Views by Rabbi Kari H. Tuling Reviewed by Publishers Weekly: “Rabbi Tuling analyzes a range of Jewish thought on major theological questions throughout history in her sharp debut.” From Miniskirt to Hjab: A Girl in … Continue reading News and Reviews

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Read about Race and History

June 12, 2020July 14, 2020 univnebpress

Continue to educate yourself about history and race in the United States and around the world. Check out our list below or visit Edelweiss for a larger list in coordination with our sister presses and Longleaf Services. Redskins by C. … Continue reading Read about Race and History

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From the Desk of Kat D. Williams: The Real Strength of Baseball

June 10, 2020June 8, 2020 univnebpress

Kat D. Williams is a professor of American history at Marshall University. She is board president of the International Women’s Baseball Center and the author of Isabel “Lefty” Alvarez: The Improbable Life of a Cuban American Baseball Star (Nebraska, 2020). Like … Continue reading From the Desk of Kat D. Williams: The Real Strength of Baseball

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