Dominique Brégent-Heald is an associate professor of history at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Her articles have appeared in Frontiers: A Journal of Women Studies, American Review of Canadian Studies, Western Historical Quarterly, Journal of the Canadian Historical Association, and Journal of American Culture. She is … Continue reading From the desk of Dominique Brégent-Heald
Today with the Center for Great Plains Studies, the University of Nebraska Press is proud to showcase author John G. Neihardt’s contribution to literature with a special symposium: The Epic Neihardt. Attendees will journey into Neihardt’s writing and Native studies with … Continue reading The Epic Neihardt
Books Redskins by C. Richard King Recommendation from the Guy Who Reviews Sports Books: “This book is one that should be read by anyone who cares about the use of this name by the team, no matter on what side of the issue the reader currently sits. It is compelling, persuasive and will certainly make the reader think about what is truly meant by the name ‘Redskins.’” Stolen Words by Mark Glickman Praise from the Washington Book Review: “It makes you cry if you have even a little love for books, new ideas and the future of humankind. It affords humankind … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS
An excerpt from Rozelle: A Biography (October 2014) by Jerry Izenberg. Chapter 5: How Do You Tell Vince? … This is a country where gambling has always been a fever in the national blood. I remember as far back as when I was … Continue reading EXCERPT: Rozelle
The following contribution is from Ann Sittig and Martha Florinda González, authors of The Mayans Among Us: Migrant Women and Meatpacking on the Great Plains (March 2016). Sittig is a tenured Spanish instructor at Shasta College in Redding, California. Florinda González emigrated … Continue reading From the desks of Ann Sittig and Martha Florinda González
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. To encourage readers to learn more and celebrate outstanding individuals in history, you can get these books for thirty percent off! From Jack Johnson to Lebron James Edited by Chris Lamb “… a thought-provoking … Continue reading Reading List: Honoring Black History Month
Emily Giller is the Advertising and Exhibits Coordinator in the marketing department. American Historical Association (AHA) January 7-10, 2016 (Atlanta, GA) UNP conference attendees: Alisa Plant, Editor in Chief; Bridget Barry, History Editor “The AHA is always a complete talkfest. I … Continue reading The Marketeers Club: January Exhibit Round Up
An excerpt from Hero of the Crossing: How Anwar Sadat and the 1973 War Changed the World (January 2015, Potomac Books) by Thomas W. Lippman. Chapter 5 The Separate Peace Pressure Mounts on Sadat To the handful of American journalists who were giving … Continue reading EXCERPT: Hero of the Crossing
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Lamb, Chris, ed. From Jack Johnson to LeBron James: Sports, Media, and the Color Line. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press, 2016. 648 pp. $35.00 paperback. Reviewed by Kate Aguilar On January 7, 2016,… Continue reading Review of From Jack Johnson to LeBron James: Sports, Media, and the Color Line
Rosemary Vestal is the publicity manager for UNP. She recently purchased this shirt. Ever heard of a little movie called The Revenant? Of course you have. Not only is the movie based on a book (most good ones are), it … Continue reading The Marketeers Club: UNP might as well publish Leonardo DiCaprio
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