Standing as a tribute to Fred Harrington of Wisconsin-Madison University, this book argues that in the last 100 years, United States... Læs mere
Former US senator and governor of Wisconsin and creator of Earth Day Gaylord Nelson presents an urgent message to the planet based on his decades of advocacy and... Læs mere
Remote and rugged, Michigan's Upper Peninsula has been home to a rich variety of indigenous peoples and Old World immigrants. This book presents and ponders the folk narratives of the region's loggers, miners, lake sailors, trappers, and townfolk.
Blending poetry, prose and autobiographical details, "Development" and "Two Selves" together constitute a compelling bildungsroman that follows a young... Læs mere
A guide to Indiana's hometown mom-and-pop restaurants and a reclamation and celebration of small-town Midwest culture. This work also captures the spirit of the locals, bringing to life the people whose stories give the book - and the food - its soul.
Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin is the most popular rock-climbing area in the Midwest. This guide provides information for climbers of various abilities and preferences, offering directions to help them navigate and climb within the park.
Argues that confrontation with major paradigms of world history has marked African and Latin... Læs mere
What happens when concepts of ""truth,"" ""memory,"" and ""human rights"" are taken up and adapted by former... Læs mere
Offers the author's own thoughtful prescriptions as Americans and others throughout the... Læs mere
The Persica is an extensive history of Assyria and Persia written by the Greek historian Ctesias, who served as a doctor to the Persian king Artaxerxes II... Læs mere
Meke, a traditional rhythmic dance accompanied by singing, signifies an important piece of identity for Fijians.... Læs mere