NEWS AND REVIEWS

March 4, 2016March 3, 2016 univnebpress

Books R*dskins by C. Richard King Praise from the Chicago Tribune: “But King’s book consists of much more than these specific questions. By its structure and logic . . . the book is designed to elicit a more complex response than mere agreement or disagreement. It’s not an op-ed written to garner a simplistic pro or con reaction, but rather gives people on both sides of the fence, and even on the fence, a great deal to think about.” Sublime Physick by Patrick Madden Commentary from The Humble Essayist: “The essay ‘Buying a Bass,’ which is really the story of not … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS

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From the desk of Sarah M. Robinson

February 24, 2016February 23, 2016 univnebpress

Sarah M. Robinson is a former sergeant in the U.S. Army and a practiced social worker. She is the co-author of Pirates, Prisoners, and Lepers: Lessons from Life Outside the Law (Potomac Books, 2015). Netflix’s ten-episode documentary Making a Murderer, is great … Continue reading From the desk of Sarah M. Robinson

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News and Reviews

February 19, 2016February 18, 2016 univnebpress

Books Witness by Josephine Waggoner Edited by Emily Levine 2015 J. Franklin Jameson Award Winner Review from the American Historical Association: “In this sensitively edited and translated volume, Emily Levine performs a work of recovery mirroring that of Lakota amateur historian Josephine Waggoner (d. 1943) herself: distilling for scholars a disciplined but wide-ranging gathering of historical materials that might otherwise have been forever lost . . . a major editorial achievement.” Fall of the Double Eagle by John R. Schindler Praise from The Washington Book Review: “Schindler has written a very insightful book on a subject most historians have partially or … Continue reading News and Reviews

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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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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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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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2015: A Year in Review

December 30, 2015December 23, 2015 univnebpress

Our bestselling books published in 2015 Departmental Highlights and News Alisa Plant, former acquisitions editor for Louisiana State University Press, was hired as new editor in chief. Tom Swanson was appointed as Potomac Books acquisitions editor. Marketing Manager Martyn … Continue reading 2015: A Year in Review

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From the desk of Brian E. Fogarty: Fascism in America?

December 29, 2015April 6, 2018 univnebpress

Brian E. Fogarty is Professor Emeritus of Sociology, Saint Catherine University, St. Paul, MN. He is the author of Fascism: Why Not Here? (Potomac Books, 2011) and War, Peace, and the Social Order. He currently blogs at befogarty.wordpress.com. Imagine this scenario: the … Continue reading From the desk of Brian E. Fogarty: Fascism in America?

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A Word From Our Readers

December 28, 2015November 16, 2015 univnebpress

We love to hear what our readers have to say about our books! Check out these comments from readers on Amazon and Goodreads: “Very descriptive and informative with a touch of humor at every turn. I felt like I was … Continue reading A Word From Our Readers

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The Ultimate Booklovers Gift Guide

December 1, 2015November 16, 2015 univnebpress

Kylie Morrison-Sloat is a publicist in the marketing department. Follow her on Twitter. If your holiday list consists of bookworms, bibliophiles, and booklovers, we are here to help. Another common problem we are here to help you with is disguising … Continue reading The Ultimate Booklovers Gift Guide

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NEWS AND REVIEWS

News and Reviews

Reading List: Honoring Black History Month

EXCERPT: Hero of the Crossing

NEWS AND REVIEWS

2015: A Year in Review

From the desk of Brian E. Fogarty: Fascism in America?

A Word From Our Readers

The Ultimate Booklovers Gift Guide