Michael Dax is the author of Grizzly West: A Failed Attempt to Reintroduce Grizzly Bears in the Mountain West (Nebraska, 2015). He lives and writes in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Last summer, in its second attempt since 2010, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service … Continue reading From the Desk of Michael Dax: What Yellowstone delisting means for Bitterroot Grizzlies
Books Pain Woman Takes Your Keys, and Other Essays from a Nervous System by Sonya Huber Review from Kirkus: “Frank, thoughtful reflections that should resonate with the 47 percent of Americans reported to be living with chronic pain.” Crude Nation by … Continue reading News and Reviews
This year the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary and as the National Park Foundation said, “the Centennial is more than a birthday. We want people everywhere to embrace the opportunities to explore, learn, be inspired or simply have fun in their 407 … Continue reading From the Desk of Bruce Smith #FindYourPark
Books Cannibal by Safiya Sinclair Listed in Publisher’s Weekly Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2016: Olympic Collision by Kyle Keiderling Review from The Guy Who Reviews Sports Books: “Any reader who wants to learn more about these outstanding athletes or … Continue reading News and Reviews
The Western History Association’s 55th annual conference is in Portland, Oregon on October 21-24, 2015. Stop by booths 21 and 23 to find out more about these books and other forthcoming titles from UNP! Featured Books American Antiquities by Terry A. Barnhart Terry … Continue reading Reading List: Western History Association
BOOKS Return to Zion by Eric Gartman Thumbs-up from the Kirkus Reviews: “A thorough, proficient overview that quietly hums a pro-Jewish tune.” Cheated by Jay M. Smith and Mary Willingham A review from CHOICE: “…the authors meticulously lay out the patterns of systemic corruption and lack of institutional control. This book should be required reading for everyone, both those on campus and fans in the stands or in front of their flat-screens.” Sharing Our Knowledge Edited by Sergei Kan with Steve Henrikson Recommendation from CHOICE: “Typically, the more interesting a book is, the more tangents are available to readers. This book sent this … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS
An excerpt from Grizzly West: A Failed Attempt to Reintroduce Grizzly Bears in the Mountain West (August 2015) by Michael J. Dax. 1 Grizzly Americana After tracking the bear for two days, William Wright finally spotted it a few hundred yards above the edge of … Continue reading Excerpt: Grizzly West
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