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News and Reviews

January 19, 2018January 18, 2018 univnebpress

Books A Pictographic History of the Oglala Sioux, 50th Anniversary Edition Drawings by Amos Bad Heart Bull Text by Helen H. Blish Featured in the Lincoln Journal Star: “…retain[s] the status of the “A Pictographic History of the Oglala Sioux” as … Continue reading News and Reviews

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Reading List: Civil Rights

January 15, 2018January 17, 2018 univnebpress

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are sharing a few books that highlight the Civil Rights movement in America and across the world. You can find more Civil Rights titles here.  Test Ride on the Sunnyland Bus: … Continue reading Reading List: Civil Rights

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The Marketeers Club: Best of 2017

December 29, 2017December 22, 2017 univnebpress

What a year 2017 has been—the University of Nebraska Press launched three new academic book series, welcomed a new marketing manager to the team, and had many of our books appear in national media year-round. Here are some of our … Continue reading The Marketeers Club: Best of 2017

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The Gift of Reading

December 20, 2017December 19, 2017 univnebpress

December Staff Reading List As readers and book lovers, nothing makes us happier than to give—or receive—books for any occasion. Here’s a list of the best books we’ve ever given, or been given.   Gang of One: Memoirs of a … Continue reading The Gift of Reading

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Now Streaming: Women in baseball

December 5, 2017November 21, 2017 univnebpress

The Sweet Spot is an original documentary series from award-winning filmmaker Jon Leonoudakis. According to its website, “The Sweet Spot features stories from people from all walks of life that weave the tapestry of baseball in America. We’re conversing with players, coaches, … Continue reading Now Streaming: Women in baseball

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News and Reviews

November 10, 2017November 8, 2017 univnebpress

BOOKS   Present at the Creation Upton Bell, with Ron Borges Shout-out from Peter King in Sports Illustrated: “Present at the Creation is on my night table, and should be on yours if you’re a football history buff.”   The Other Exchange … Continue reading News and Reviews

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A Word From Our Readers

November 8, 2017November 7, 2017 univnebpress

We love to hear what our readers have to say about our books! Check out these comments from readers on Amazon and Goodreads.     “You can call it a memoir or a diary but is a very interesting piece … Continue reading A Word From Our Readers

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News and Reviews

October 13, 2017October 9, 2017 univnebpress

BOOKS   Glenn Miller Declassified Dennis M. Spragg Review in Military Review: “Spragg has crafted a book that will appeal and benefit an eclectic group of readers, including those with interests in World War II, big band and swing music, … Continue reading News and Reviews

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From the Desk of Rick Huhn: After the Streak

October 5, 2017October 4, 2017 univnebpress

The following contribution comes from Rick Huhn, associate editor of Pitching to the Pennant: The 1954 Cleveland Indians (Nebraska, 2014). Rick Huhn is also the author of The Sizzler: George Sisler, Baseball’s Forgotten Great and Eddie Collins: A Baseball Biography.   After the … Continue reading From the Desk of Rick Huhn: After the Streak

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A Word from Our Readers

September 12, 2017September 11, 2017 univnebpress

We love to hear what our readers have to say about our books! Check out these comments from readers on Amazon and Goodreads.   “Fleda Brown Jackson’s poetry is a delight and full of raw ideas about everyday existence. The … Continue reading A Word from Our Readers

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