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June 26, 2015 univnebpress

Books Walk of Ages by Jim Reisler Review from the Sports Literature Association: “Jim Reisler, author of eight baseball books, which explains the many analogies the author makes to the boys of summer, brings this fascinating character to life on the pages of Walk of Ages. . . Reisler described Weston as an everyman, a rock star and a happening all rolled into one incredible human being.” Busy in the Cause by Lowell J. Soike From Kansas History: A Journal of the Central Plains Vol 38 No 1: “Soike’s portraits of the remarkable young men who followed Brown . . … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS

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From the desk of Patrick Dobson

May 22, 2015May 20, 2015 univnebpress

Patrick Dobson is a writer, historian, and ironworker with a PhD in history. He is the author of Seldom Seen: A Journey into the Great Plains (Nebraska, 2009) and newly released, Canoeing the Great Plains: A Missouri River Summer. Next … Continue reading From the desk of Patrick Dobson

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A Pig, a Spider, and the Birds of John James Audubon

May 20, 2015May 20, 2015 univnebpress

Originally posted on Books Combined:
Nancy Plain and Molly “Some Pig!” These many decades later, I can still hear the emphasis in my mother’s voice as she read aloud these words from E. B. White’s masterpiece, Charlotte’s Web. This is… Continue reading A Pig, a Spider, and the Birds of John James Audubon

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From the desk of Jackson Michael: Father’s Day and Football

May 18, 2015May 18, 2015 univnebpress

Jackson Michael is a member of the Football Writers Association of America and the Maxwell Football Club. He is a freelance writer and journalist; visit his book website. My dad introduced me to watching football. We first watched Super Bowl XI … Continue reading From the desk of Jackson Michael: Father’s Day and Football

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Reading List: Cinco De Mayo

May 5, 2015May 2, 2015 univnebpress

In honor of the Battle of Puebla we are showcasing our Mexican Experience Series, a collection of books that explore the rich and varied character of the Mexican experience through narrative, description, and analysis. With an emphasis on the many Mexican … Continue reading Reading List: Cinco De Mayo

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NEWS AND REVIEWS

May 1, 2015 univnebpress

A Far Corner By Scott Ezell Taipei Times review “A Far Corner is so magnificent, and so richly deserving of classic status.” Prairie Forge By James Kimble Scrap Magazine review “Kimble’s research and interviews breathe life into this little-known contribution to the U.S. war effort. Prairie Forge is an entertaining, well-written narrative of the tremendous role Nebraskans, Henry Doorly, and scrap metal played in shaping the early years of the war.” In Reach By Pamela Joern Collegeville Institute review “Joern’s trip through the town of Reach is really, in … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS

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NEWS AND REVIEWS

April 17, 2015 univnebpress

Rockets and Revolution By Michael Smith Critcom review “An engaging read, Rockets & Revolution brings a variety of new sources and a refreshing perspective into the debates about the cultural dimensions of spaceflight. Weaving together technology and literature, Smith reconstructs a cultural space in which formulas and parabolas meet with symbols and parables. Both historians of astronautics and historians of literature will find some of their assumptions challenged and will benefit from reading this book.” That Dream Shall Have a Name By David Moore Studies in American Indian Literatures review “I especially appreciated the thoroughness of Moore’s … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS

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Mssgng w/ Jrnls Ed

March 27, 2015September 24, 2015 univnebpress

Terence Smyre and Joel Puchalla form the dyad that is the editorial wing of the University of Nebraska Press’s journals department. Their offices, and hearts, share a common wall—though not a physical coronary septum, which would be weird. They envision … Continue reading Mssgng w/ Jrnls Ed

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A Word From Our Readers

March 26, 2015March 25, 2015 univnebpress

We love to hear from our readers. Check out what people are saying on Amazon about some of our backlist titles: Domesticated Wild Things, and Other Stories by Xhenet Aliu “Xhenet Aliu’s Domesticated Wild Things & Other Stories is … Continue reading A Word From Our Readers

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From the desk of Jon Hart

March 25, 2015 univnebpress

Jon Hart has written for the New York Times and an array of outlets that have sadly bitten the dust. He graduated first in his class from mascot school. Then again, he was the only person in his graduating class. As … Continue reading From the desk of Jon Hart

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NEWS AND REVIEWS

From the desk of Patrick Dobson

A Pig, a Spider, and the Birds of John James Audubon

From the desk of Jackson Michael: Father’s Day and Football

Reading List: Cinco De Mayo

NEWS AND REVIEWS

NEWS AND REVIEWS

Mssgng w/ Jrnls Ed

A Word From Our Readers

From the desk of Jon Hart