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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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Recent Award Winners

August 16, 2024August 15, 2024 univnebpress

Congratulations to these UNP authors who were recently recognized for their work! Benjamin F. Shambaugh Published Book Award Union General (Potomac Books, 2023) by William L. Shea is a recipient of the 2024 Benjamin F. Shambaugh Award Certificate of Recognition. … Continue reading Recent Award Winners

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Back to School Reading List

August 14, 2024August 13, 2024 univnebpress

With the fall semester starting soon, we have prepared a list of titles to help you brush up on something familiar or dive into a new fascinating subject. History Between the Wires WAITMAN WADE BEORN Between the Wires tells for … Continue reading Back to School Reading List

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News & Reviews

August 12, 2024August 9, 2024 univnebpress

Reviews Cast Out of Eden Review in San Francisco Chronicle: “Cast Out of Eden is a convincing, corrective portrait of a revered but flawed man, and of a movement’s original sins.” Inside the Mirror Audiobook review in AudioFile: “In a … Continue reading News & Reviews

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News & Reviews

July 29, 2024July 10, 2024 univnebpress

ICYMI Tom Hoffarth, author of Perfect Eloquence, was on LA CBS Sports Corner! Reviews Westerns Review in Ancillary Review of Books: “In Westerns: A Women’s History, Victoria Lamont spotlights women within the Western genre: fictional protagonists and their flesh-and-blood authors. Lamont … Continue reading News & Reviews

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News & Reviews

July 16, 2024July 12, 2024 univnebpress

ICYMI Eric Schnall’s I Make Envy on Your Disco on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen Reviews All Daughters Are Awesome Everywhere Review in Kirkus Review: “At their best, these stories illuminate the prosaic lives of their characters, exposing … Continue reading News & Reviews

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Summer Reading List: History

July 12, 2024July 9, 2024 univnebpress

Now until the end of July, thousands of UNP books are available for 50% off across multiple imprints including Nebraska, Bison Books, Potomac Books, and the Backwaters Press. Find out how to save here. UNP is taking part in Lincoln … Continue reading Summer Reading List: History

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Recent Award Winners

July 9, 2024July 3, 2024 univnebpress

Congratulations to these UNP authors who were recently recognized for their work! Will Rogers Medallion Award This award is given to books, poems, and films that exemplify the American cowboy way in honor of its namesake Will Rogers. The final … Continue reading Recent Award Winners

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