The following contribution comes from Mark Hollabaugh, author of The Spirit and the Sky: Lakota Visions of the Cosmos (Nebraska, 2017). His book examines the attention the nineteenth-century Lakota gave to the celestial realm and the inherent mystery of the cosmos. I … Continue reading From the Desk of Mark Hollabaugh: An Astronomer Eclipsed
Tayler Lord and Anna Weir are publicists at UNP who share a cubicle currently filled with next season’s galleys. Today they also share their thoughts about a few upcoming titles they’re particularly excited about as readers. The books in this discussion … Continue reading Publicist Picks: Willa Cather, Space Stations, and other August Books
Most Americans recognize names like Neil Armstrong and Gene Cernan. But like the anchor beneath the surface that keeps the ship from drifting away, Armstrong and the other famous astronauts who made it to the moon owe their safe return … Continue reading The Unsung Heroes of Apollo
This Valentine’s Day, UNP’s Marketeers are talking about some favorite backlist books we love. Which ones have you read? Gang of One: Memoirs of a Red Guard by Fen Shen “I love this book because the author’s escape from China … Continue reading The Marketeers Club: Books We Love
The following excerpt is from Apollo Pilot: The Memoir of Astronaut Donn Eisele edited by Francis French. From Chapter 3: Astronaut Selection Six of the thirty-four candidates were dropped on account of their physical exams at Brooks. The remaining twenty-eight in mid-August … Continue reading Excerpt: Apollo Pilot
Books Harry and Arthur by Lawrence J. Haas Listed as a defining 2016 book by the Wall Street Journal. The Turtle’s Beating Heart by Denise Low Praise from Booklist: “Remarkable.” Borderland Films by Dominique Brégent-Heald Review in Western American Literature: “This sprawling and … Continue reading News and Reviews
‘Tis the season for holiday gift guides! Dig into our backlist for perfect books for all the distinct personalities in your family. For your uncle who moonlights as a football historian: The NFL, Year One: The 1970 Season and the Dawn of Modern … Continue reading Reading List: Holiday Gift Guide
Apollo Pilot: The Memoir of Astronaut Donn Eisele (January 2017) is the newest book in the popular series, Outward Odyssey: A People’s History of Spaceflight. Francis French is the director of education at the San Diego Air and Space Museum and the coauthor of Into … Continue reading From the Desk of Francis French: Finding Apollo
Tayler Lord and Anna Weir are publicists at UNP who share a cluttered cubicle (because of Anna). Today they also share their thoughts about a few upcoming titles they’re particularly excited about as readers. The books in this discussion will all … Continue reading Publicist Picks: Presidents, Bison, and Other January Books
Books Apollo Pilot by Donn Eisele Review in Kirkus: “A slim, straightforward addition to the record of space travel.” One-Hundred-Knuckled Fist by Dustin Hoffman Review in Shelf Awareness: “These are not easy stories . . . But Hoffman paints them with lines of beauty, … Continue reading News and Reviews
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