History/Maritime History June TP 6 x 9 304 p 7 b&w photos ISBN 9780820353258 $ 44.95 University of Georgia Press

IT’S A QUESTION OF SPACE by Clayton C Anderson

Ask an Astronaut

Having spent over 150 days on the International Space Sta-tion, it’s safe to say that Ander-son knows space travel. Now retired “Astro Clay”, has fielded thousands of questions over the years about space flight, living in space, and what it’s like to be an astronaut. Written with honesty and razor-sharp wit, this book gathers Ander-son’s often humorous answers to these questions that will beguile all space buffs!

Covering topics like what it’s like to walk in space, what as-tronauts are supposed to do when they see UFOs, and what role astronauts play in espionage, Anderson’s book is written in an accessible ques-

tion-and-answer format.

Spaceflight July TP 6 x 9 224 p 33 photos ISBN 9781496205087 $ 25.50 University of Nebraska Press

Criminal Justice June TC 6 x 9 312 p 20 photos ISBN 9781640120228 $ 52.50 University of Nebraska Press

AMERICAN DETECTIVE Behind the Scenes of Famous

Criminal Investigations by Thomas A Reppetto

From the Roaring Twenties to the 1970s, detectives reigned supreme. In this tightly woven slice of true crime reportage, Reppetto offers a behind-the-scenes look into some of the most notable investigations to occur during the golden age of the detective.

From William Burns, known as America’s Sherlock Holmes, to Thad Brown, who probed the notorious Black Dahlia murder in Los Angeles, to Elliott Ness, who cleaned up the Cleveland police but failed to capture the “Mad Butcher”, American De-tective offers an indelible por-trait of the famous sleuths and investigators.

Graphic Novel/Health Available TP 6 x 10 46 p all colour ISBN 9781496205964 $ 22.50 University of Nebraska Press

David Head is a lecturer of history at the University of Central Florida and the author of Privateers of the Americas: Spanish American Privateering from the United States in the Early Republic

Clayton C Anderson retired in 2013 after a 33 year career with NASA and two missions to the International Space Sta-tion, during which he performed six spacewalks. He is the author of The Ordinary Spaceman.

Thomas A Reppetto, a former commander of detectives in Chicago, has a doctorate from Harvard, and was profes-sor, dean, and VP at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Bob Hall, a professional artist has worked for Marvel Comics and DC Comics and drawn some of the most famous comic heroes of all time, including Batman, Spiderman, and Thor.

CARNIVAL OF CONTAGION by Bob Hall

Going viral is a killer

Measles is a highly conta-gious, serious disease caused by a virus. Spread by physical contact or through the air, it is a leading cause of death glob-ally among young children. Carnival of Contagion, an en-tertaining graphic novel about the dangers of measles, traces the adventures of a group of young adults as they enter a viral fantasy world run by a mysterious and seductive car-nival barker. Illustrated by Marvel and DC Comics artist Bob Hall and including an orig-inal essay written by the -winning science journalist Carl Zimmer, Carnival of Con-tagion presents a fascinating story about one of the world’s most deadly viruses.

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THE GOLDEN AGE OF PIRACY

The Rise, Fall, and Enduring Popularity of Pirates

by David Head

Shrouded by myth and hidden by Hollywood, the real pirates of the Caribbean come to life in this collection of essays edit-ed by David Head. Twelve contributors show why pirates thrived in the New World seas, how pirates operated their plundering ventures, how gov-ernments battled piracy, and why piracy declined. The es-says presented take the study of piracy, which can easily lapse into rousing, romanti-cized stories, to new heights.

Golden Age of Piracy delves into the status of pirates as pop culture icons, and tells a story about dangerous men, and a few dangerous women.

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FALL 2016 NEW BOOKS

THE MECHANICAL HORSE How the Bicycle Reshaped American Life

by Margaret Guroff

Now in Paperback

Like them or loathe them, cyclists are reprising their roles as adopters of disruptive technology. Guroff ’s book provides a colorful and helpful map of where we’ve been and where we are going.

In this lively history, Guroff reveals how the bicycle has transformed society, making us mobile, em-powering people in all walks of life.

History Available TP 5 x 8 295 p ISBN 9781477315873 $ 26.95 University of Texas Press

NO DEPRESSION

Appalachia 9780999467404

The Appalachian mountains tie together variant cultures and remarkable music. This issue digs into those music traditions, as told by the artists who grew up in the mountain’s shadow.

Rivers, Roads and Trails 9780999467411

This issue explores the high-ways and backroads that have inspired songwriters to make music and resurrect old songs, and considers the music towns that sprang up along the way.

Music March/June TP 8.5 x 10 160 p, 70 photos $ 27.00 University of Texas Press

COUNTRY MUSIC USA 50th Anniversary Edition

by Bill C Malone & Tracey EW Laird “Considered the definitive history of

American country music.” —LOS ANGELES TIMES

The essential companion to the upcoming 2019 Ken Burns docu-mentary on country music in which Malone is a featured histo-rian. This 50th anniversary edition traces the music from the early days of radio into the new millen-nium. Malone has revised every chapter to offer new information.

Music June TP 6 x 9 768 p 63 photos ISBN 9781477315354 $ 41.95 University of Texas Press

SOCCER DIARIES An American’s

Twenty-Year Pursuit of the International Game

by Michael J Agovino

Now in paperback. Agovino’s quest takes him from the un-kempt field in the Bronx where he learned to play to the sport’s most storied venues and historic matches. Offering the perspec-tive of fan and journalist, Ago-vino chronicles his obsession with the sport.

Sports/Memoir May TP 6 x 9 312 p ISBN 9781496205971 $ 19.95 University of Nebraska Press

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RED HOT MAMA The Life of Sophie Tucker

by Lauren Rebecca Sklaroff

Tucker, a star in vaudeville, radio, film, and television, was a gutsy, song-belting performer, who entertained for 60 years and inspired the likes of Judy Garland, Carol Channing, and Bette Midler. Tucker defied tradition and achieved success on her own terms. She under-stood how to keep her act fresh and connect with her fans.

Biography April TC 6 x 9 300 p ISBN 9781477312360 $ 41.95 University of Texas Press

HARVEY PENICK The Life and Wisdom of the Man

Who Wrote the Book on Golf

by Kevin Robbins

This biography of legendary golf pro Harvey Penick, which won the USGA Herbert Warren Wind Book Award, reveals how he distilled a lifetime of coach-ing and home spun advice on and off the course into the best-selling sports book of all time, Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book, published in 1992.

Sports February TP 6 x 9 368 p ISBN 9781477315491 $ 26.95 University of Texas Press

ALOU My Baseball Journey

by Felipe Alou

Alou played 17 years in the Major Leagues, with more than 2,000 hits and 200 home runs, and then managed another 14 years - 4 with the San Francis-co Giants and 10 with the Montreal Expos, where he became the winningest manag-er in franchise history. Alou is an inductee in the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.

Biography/Sports April TC 6 x 9 400 p ISBN 9781496201522 $ 44.95 University of Nebraska Press

TURNING POINTS IN JEWISH HISTORY by Marc J Rosenstein

Examining the span of Jewish history by focusing on 30 pivot-al moments in the Jewish peo-ple’s experience from biblical times through the present, this book provides “the big picture”: both a broad and a deep under-standing of the Jewish historical experience. Discussion ques-tions for every chapter facilitate reflection and conversation.

Jewish History July TP 6 x 9 464 p ISBN 9780827612631 $ 44.95 JPS/University of Nebraska Press

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FALL 2016 NEW BOOKS

ADVOCATING OVERLORD The D-Day Strategy

and the Atomic Bomb

by Philip Padgett

While many view D-Day as one of the most successful operations of World War II, most aren’t aware of the intensive planning and polit-ical tensions between the Allies that preceded the amphibious military landing on June 6, 1944. This history reveals how President Roosevelt altered his attitude toward Churchill and became an advocate for Operation Overlord.

Military History May TC 6 x 9 424 p ISBN 9781612349626 $ 59.95 University of Nebraska Press

THE KILLING OF CHIEF CRAZY HORSE

by Robert A Clark

The killing of Chief Crazy Horse is a story of envy, greed, and treachery. Here the killing is viewed from three differing perspectives and eye witness accounts - Chief He Dog, the victim’s friend; William Garnett, the guide; and Valentine McGil-lycuddy, the medical officer who attended Crazy Horse in his last hours.

Native Studies August TP 6 x 9 144 p ISBN 9781496200570 $ 29.95 University of Nebraska Press

GREAT PLAINS LITERATURE by Linda Ray Pratt

An exploration of influential literature of the Plains in both the US and Canada. It reflects the destruction of the culture of the first people who lived there, the attempts of settlers to con-quer the land, and the tragic losses and successes of settle-ment that still shape our modern world. Writers include Margaret Laurence, Willa Cather, Ted Kooser, and Kent Haruf.

Discover the Great Plains series.

Literature March TP 5 x 8 174 p ISBN 9780803290709 $ 22.50 University of Nebraska Press

BIRDS OF NICARAGUA A Field Guide

by Liliana Chavarria-Duriaux

Birds of Nicaragua features descriptions and illustrations of all 763 species currently identi-fied in the country, along with in-formation about 44 additional species that are likely to appear in the coming years. Range maps, based on years of field research, are color-coded.

Nature May TP 5 x 8 480 p ISBN 9781501701580 $ 59.95 Also Available

The Birds of Costa Rica ISBN 9780801479885 $ 44.95 Cornell University Press

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THE BEST FROM NEW MEXICO KITCHENS

by Sheila Macniven Cameron

Savor and share the joys of New Mexican cooking with over a hundred dishes in this re-markable collection. Learn how to build an outdoor horno oven, prepare chili, and find recipes for traditional favorites including tortillas, guacamole, posole, biscochitos, sopaipillas, and sangria.

Cooking September SP 6 x 9 160 p ISBN 9780826359582 $ 37.50 University of New Mexico Press

WOODY PLANTS OF THE NORTHERN FOREST A Photographic Guide

by Jerry Jenkins

Including the boreal forests of eastern Canada, this guide is an essential companion for those interested in stewardship and conservation of the region. Through multi-image composite photos, this guide illustrates many of the 265 species of woody plants present in the forest and its communities.

Nature April TP 11 x 10 64 p illus. ISBN 9781501719684 $ 25.50 Cornell University Press

THE BIRDS AT MY TABLE Why We Feed Wild Birds

and Why It Matters by Darryl Jones

A delightful and informative read by a keen naturalist and gifted scholar that will deepen your understand-ing of birds. Using the latest scien-tific findings, The Birds at My Table takes a global swoop from 30,000 feet down to the backyard bird feeder and pushes our awareness of the many aspects of bird feeding back up to new heights.

Nature March TP 6 x 9 346 p ISBN 9781501710780 $ 29.95

Cornell University Press

OPERATION KINETIC Stabilizing Kosovo

by Sean M Maloney

Sean M. Maloney, a Canadian military historian and professor at the Royal Military College of Canada, draws on interviews and firsthand accounts of an operation conducted by the Ca-nadian Army units and their allies, that would later serve as a model in preparing for similar efforts in Afghanistan and pro-vide a blueprint for operations around the world.

Military History July TC 6 x 9 512 p ISBN 9781612349640 $ 58.50 University of Nebraska Press

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