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Rock Art and its Legacy in Myth and Art: Petroglyphs from Eurasia, Arabia and Northern Africa by Christoph Baumer & Therese Weber

Vividly illustrated with 340 colour images & 10 maps, this is a celebration of the legacy of #petroglyphs.

https://bit.ly/486k1wV #RockArt
November 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
📣 Reminder! Tomorrow evening, @joannalillis.bsky.social will talk about #SilkMirage at @uclssees.bsky.social.

Tickets are free, but please reserve a spot 👇

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#Uzbekistan
November 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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3 books launching our new Transformative Development for #Postcolonial Africa series - focused on re-conceptualizations of histories, cultures, and educational principles to advocate for African #development goals and #African institutions.

🌍 https://bit.ly/3X6ubsu 📚
November 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Discover hundreds of Politics & Area Studies #openaccess books 📚

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November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
In his new book 'Fentanyl', former White House official Jake Braun draws on his experience to outline how the U.S. can end the fentanyl crisis.

📘 Learn more: https://bit.ly/49cYqoN
November 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
📣 Attention #Oxford: Join @joannalillis.bsky.social tomorrow for a book talk on #SilkMirage moderated by Alexander Morrison and hear all about #Uzbekistan
November 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
America’s food awakening exposed hunger, racism, and corporate control—sparking the organic movement and fight for food justice. Mark Winne explores solutions for a healthier, fairer system.

📘 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WWZQfP

#FoodJustice #Sustainability
November 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Which nations are best and worst at protecting human rights, civil liberties, and political freedoms?

This reference handbook introduces the political and philosophical roots of human rights and traces the evolution of global movements.

📘 Learn more: https://bit.ly/47WK3Tc
November 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
NEW RESEARCH

Tourism, Development & South Africa: Culture, Equity & Climate Change in the Global South by Garth Allen

A deep dive into the socio-political dynamics that have shaped #tourism in #SouthAfrica since its first democratic elections in 1994.

https://bit.ly/4iafUo1
November 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
New in the Praeger Security International series 📚

‘Forgetting How to Win’ shows how three American national security institutions adapted to unexpected post-combat crises using shared techniques for success.

📕 Learn more: https://bit.ly/44b96kj
November 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
New 2nd edition: 'Religious Liberty and the American Supreme Court'

An indispensable resource for anyone interested matters of religious freedom.

📘 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3M0U1eT
November 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
What have been the fundamental shifts in Japanese society over the past decade? What will the country look like in five years from now?

📕 A new edition of 'Contemporary Japan' is now available: https://bit.ly/47WOGwD
November 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
"An unflinching yet humane portrait of a nation still wrestling with its ghosts."

#SilkMirage by @joannalillis.bsky.social is out now!

👉📘 bit.ly/49sAAFA
Today in the ARB: Joshua Bird reviews “Silk Mirage: Through the Looking Glass in Uzbekistan” by Joanna Lillis @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social asianreviewofbooks.com/silk-mirage-...
November 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The fully revised, 9th edition of 'Understanding the European Union' is out now 🌍🇪🇺

This is the must-have introduction to the #EuropeanUnion

📗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/48dESzx
November 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Rock Art and its Legacy in Myth and Art: Petroglyphs from Eurasia, Arabia and Northern Africa by Christoph Baumer & Therese Weber

Vividly illustrated with 340 colour images & 10 maps, this is a celebration of the legacy of #petroglyphs.

https://bit.ly/486k1wV #RockArt
November 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
📣 Don’t forget! @joannalillis.bsky.social is giving a book talk with Ibrat Safo tomorrow, co-hosted by Pushkin House and the Great Britain-Russia Society.

In-person tickets are sold out but live-stream tickets are still available!

🎟️ bit.ly/4hxUxNr

#SilkMirage #Uzbekistan
November 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
📝 CALL FOR PROPOSALS 📖

Understanding Marronage: Critical & Cross-Disciplinary Engagements

Seeking contributions that broaden understanding of marronage as a vibrant historical act and a robust theoretical device informing the black radical tradition.

https://bit.ly/47UaCsf
November 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
New edition of 'International Organization' 🌐

This popular core textbook provides coverage of the structure, workings, policies and performance of international organizations such as the UN, EU, IMF and World Bank.

📙 More about the 4th edition: https://bit.ly/4nW7m5F
November 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Nancy Pelosi’s retirement marks a turning point in U.S. politics.

📰Read author Michele Swers’ latest insights → https://bit.ly/43sLSpC
📕And discover the 5th edition her textbook 'Women and Politics' → https://bit.ly/49iUfYx
Nancy Pelosi, a master legislator and partisan warrior
A formidable member of Congress will step down next year.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
With not long to go until the @asanewsonline.bsky.social ASA 2025 conference, it's time to set up a meeting to discuss your book proposal ⏲️

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#AfricanStudies #AcademicBsky #Publishing #ASA2025
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
'The Age of Change' by Michelle D. Gavin explores the future of Africa—and the external powers competing for influence—in this essential guide.

📘Available now: https://bit.ly/3LJLQ6B
November 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Happy publication day to our author @joannalillis.bsky.social 🥳

Get your copy of #SilkMirage now wherever books are sold!

#Uzbekistan
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Out tomorrow: #SilkMirage by @joannalillis.bsky.social

There's still time to pre-order 👉 bit.ly/49sAAFA

#Uzbekistan
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Nuremberg Principles & Ukraine: The Contemporary Challenges to Peace, Security & Justice - edited by Marshall J. Breger & Herbert R. Reginbogin

Considers the contemporary relevance of the #NurembergPrinciples in relation to #Ukraine & #Russia

https://bit.ly/4p2Gemv 📘
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM