An anthology of writing by women of the Iranian diaspora. This work offers a collection of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction... Læs mere
Once considered a kind of delinquent activity, skateboarding is on track to join soccer, baseball, and basketball as an... Læs mere
Traces the explosion of white nationalism in Arkansas in the 1920s and its impact on the state's development. In documenting this history, Kenneth Barnes shows how the Klan's early success still casts a long shadow on the state to this day.
The Crown Games were the apex of competition in ancient Greece. Along with athletic contests in honor of Zeus at Olympia, they comprised... Læs mere
From the dawn of the modern civil rights movement, James Meredith has offered a unique perspective on democracy, racial equality, and the meaning of America. Man on a Mission presents his captivating saga for a new generation in the era of Black Lives Matter.
Explores the vibrant country music scene that emerged in Springfield, Missouri, in the 1930s and thrived for half a century. Central to this history is the Ozark Jubilee (1955-60), the first regularly broadcast live country music show on network television.
Whether ruminating on intimacy, lineage, identity, faith, or addiction, Clark’s poems embody a restless, rigorous curiosity. Largely set in the poet’s hometown of Louisville,... Læs mere
‘When he died, my brother became the architect of the rest of my life,’ writes Alison Thumel in Architect, which interweaves poems, lyric essays, and visual art to great emotional effect.