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Reading List: National Translation Month

September 12, 2024September 11, 2024 univnebpress

“Without translation, I would be limited to the borders of my own country. The translator is my most important ally. He introduces me to the world.” —Italo Calvino September is National Translation Month! Translators are often underappreciated despite their intricate … Continue reading Reading List: National Translation Month

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Excerpt: We Who Walk the Seven Ways

September 3, 2024August 28, 2024 univnebpress

Terra Trevor is an essayist and memoirist who draws from her Native roots and the natural world. Her stories are steeped in themes of place and belonging. She is the author of two memoirs and is a contributor to fifteen books … Continue reading Excerpt: We Who Walk the Seven Ways

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News & Reviews

September 2, 2024August 28, 2024 univnebpress

Reviews Cast Out of Eden Review in Shepherd Express: “Cast Out of Eden is another chapter in the painful process of evaluating major historical figures, recognizing that the same people who made significant, positive contributions could also be guilty of … Continue reading News & Reviews

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July Staff Reading List

July 31, 2024July 29, 2024 univnebpress

UNP staff members are always reading new books, both within our list and outside of what we publish. Here are some of the titles where our noses have been buried. “This month I’ve been reading Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility and Bury Your … Continue reading July Staff Reading List

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Excerpt: The Boy Who Promised Me Horses

July 5, 2024June 26, 2024 univnebpress

David Joseph Charpentier is the director of St. Labre Indian School’s Alumni Support Program and executive director of the Bridge Foundation. His new book The Boy Who Promised Me Horses, was published by Bison Books in May. For more information about the … Continue reading Excerpt: The Boy Who Promised Me Horses

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UNP Books on NetGalley

July 3, 2024July 1, 2024 univnebpress

The University of Nebraska Press is proud to be on NetGalley’s publisher list. NetGalley is a digital platform that helps authors and publishers promote digital review copies to book reviewers and other publishing industry professionals. Join the online reader community here! … Continue reading UNP Books on NetGalley

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Summer Reading: Books for Creativity

July 2, 2024June 25, 2024 univnebpress

UNP is taking part in Lincoln City Libraries’ annual Summer Reading Challenge. Adult readers can win a 40% discount coupon code from UNP if they complete the program! One of the activities is to express yourself through art, so we’ve … Continue reading Summer Reading: Books for Creativity

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Summer Reading: Native American and Indigenous Studies

June 26, 2024July 1, 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. The University of Nebraska Press is … Continue reading Summer Reading: Native American and Indigenous Studies

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Summer Reading List: Pride Reads

June 21, 2024June 18, 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. It’s National Pride Month! Celebrated in … Continue reading Summer Reading List: Pride Reads

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UNP Books on NetGalley

June 14, 2024June 10, 2024 univnebpress

The University of Nebraska Press is proud to be on NetGalley’s publisher list. NetGalley is a digital platform that helps authors and publishers promote digital review copies to book reviewers and other publishing industry professionals. Join the online reader community here! … Continue reading UNP Books on NetGalley

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