NEWS AND REVIEWS

February 5, 2016February 4, 2016 univnebpress

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

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EXCERPT: Rozelle

February 4, 2016February 4, 2016 univnebpress

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

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From the desks of Ann Sittig and Martha Florinda González

February 3, 2016 univnebpress

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

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Reading List: Honoring Black History Month

February 1, 2016 univnebpress

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

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The Marketeers Club: January Exhibit Round Up

January 29, 2016January 29, 2016 univnebpress

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

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EXCERPT: Hero of the Crossing

January 21, 2016 univnebpress

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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Review of From Jack Johnson to LeBron James: Sports, Media, and the Color Line

January 19, 2016January 19, 2016 univnebpress

Originally posted on Sport in American History:
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

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The Marketeers Club: UNP might as well publish Leonardo DiCaprio

January 12, 2016January 12, 2016 univnebpress

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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Review of The Two-Wheeled World of George B. Thayer

January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 univnebpress

Originally posted on Sport in American History:
Hayes, Kevin J. The Two-Wheeled World of George B. Thayer. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2015. Pp. xviii+257. Introduction, notes, bibliography, and index. Hardcover: $28.95 Reviewed by Ari de Wilde In his book,… Continue reading Review of The Two-Wheeled World of George B. Thayer

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NEWS AND REVIEWS

January 8, 2016January 7, 2016 univnebpress

Books Redskins by C. Richard King Recommendation from Kirkus Reviews: “King shows why this controversy matters well beyond the football field.” The Blind Man and the Loon by Craig Mishler Praise from the Journal of Folklore Research: “. . . a complex, alluring folktale, and one could easily, gladly, and productively lose one’s way within it . . . The Blind Man and the Loon makes a fine classroom text and provides a model for scholars writing on traditional narrative.” When Are You Coming Home? by Bryn Chancellor Applause from the Colorado Review: “As someone who struggles to put together a story … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS

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NEWS AND REVIEWS

EXCERPT: Rozelle

From the desks of Ann Sittig and Martha Florinda González

Reading List: Honoring Black History Month

The Marketeers Club: January Exhibit Round Up

EXCERPT: Hero of the Crossing

Review of From Jack Johnson to LeBron James: Sports, Media, and the Color Line

The Marketeers Club: UNP might as well publish Leonardo DiCaprio

Review of The Two-Wheeled World of George B. Thayer

NEWS AND REVIEWS