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Recent & Forthcoming Bison Books

October 8, 2024October 2, 2024 univnebpress

Launched in 1961 as UNP’s first trade imprint, Bison Books reflects the Press’s commitment to general-interest books that appeal to the educated reader. Browse the latest and greatest in Bison Books, From Tiffany Midge’s bitingly witty essay collection to the remarkable … Continue reading Recent & Forthcoming Bison Books

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News & Reviews

September 26, 2024September 18, 2024 univnebpress

Reviews The Bower Atmosphere Review in All Booked Up: “The Bower Atmosphere, a story of Bower’s remarkable life, is based on research in Bower’s personal archives and publishers’ records, as well as interviews with some of her descendants. . . … Continue reading News & Reviews

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High Holiday Sale with The Jewish Publication Society

September 24, 2024September 13, 2024 univnebpress

Save 40% off these books and more in honor of the Jewish New Year. Click “Add Coupon” in your shopping cart, enter 6HH24 then click “Apply.” Offer expires on October 14, 2024, and is good for U.S. and Canadian shipments only. Shop … Continue reading High Holiday Sale with The Jewish Publication Society

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UNP at South Dakota Festival of Books

September 17, 2024September 11, 2024 univnebpress

UNP will be at the South Dakota Festival of Books! This year, the festival takes place from Friday, September 20 to Sunday, September 22 in Brookings, SD. The festival is the state’s premier literary event, celebrating literature in South Dakota … Continue reading UNP at South Dakota Festival of Books

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News & Reviews

September 13, 2024September 9, 2024 univnebpress

Awards Stolen Dreams On the shortlist for the 2024 Indiana Authors Awards in the Nonfiction category Reviews Thanks For This Riot Review in Erato Magazine: “Thanks for This Riot is a captivating book from beginning to end. It is clear that … Continue reading News & Reviews

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Reading List: National Translation Month

September 12, 2024September 11, 2024 univnebpress

“Without translation, I would be limited to the borders of my own country. The translator is my most important ally. He introduces me to the world.” —Italo Calvino September is National Translation Month! Translators are often underappreciated despite their intricate … Continue reading Reading List: National Translation Month

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News & Reviews

September 2, 2024August 28, 2024 univnebpress

Reviews Cast Out of Eden Review in Shepherd Express: “Cast Out of Eden is another chapter in the painful process of evaluating major historical figures, recognizing that the same people who made significant, positive contributions could also be guilty of … Continue reading News & Reviews

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News & Reviews

August 28, 2024August 20, 2024 univnebpress

Reviews Cast Out of Eden Review in New York Journal of Books: “This is a well-written exploration of John Muir’s life and legacy. For anyone not familiar with the fraught and complicated history of American conservation, it will serve as … Continue reading News & Reviews

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Understanding Nebraska: Reading List

August 27, 2024August 29, 2024 univnebpress

Nebraska has been catapulted into the national spotlight as news outlets profile the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, Tim Walz, who was born and raised in West Point, Nebraska. A state in a geographical and cultural region of blurred lines; home of … Continue reading Understanding Nebraska: Reading List

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Excerpt: Compliments of Hamilton and Sargent

August 19, 2024August 12, 2024 univnebpress

Maura Jane Farrelly is an associate professor of American studies at Brandeis University. She has worked as a reporter in Atlanta, Washington DC, and New York. Her books include Papist Patriots: The Making of an American Catholic Identity and Anti-Catholicism … Continue reading Excerpt: Compliments of Hamilton and Sargent

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