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New titles in the University of Michigan ELT series from @uofmpress.bsky.social explore teaching, learning, and educational practice across diverse contexts, offering critical perspectives on contemporary education. Browse the full series here 👉 bit.ly/4tgFdu1
Promotional graphic displaying four books, from left to right: ‘SOFLA’, which has an abstract, multi-coloured background with white and blue text; ‘Fundamentals of Curriculum Planning, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation in English Language Teaching’, which has a blue gradient background and white text; ‘Teaching and Academic Writing in the Health Sciences’, which has white and yellow text, a dark blue background, and an illustration of two abstract shaped heads, the left head is blue, and the right head is orange, they overlap in the middle to make a yellow semi-circle; ‘Trauma-Sensitive Practices in English Language Teaching’, which has an abstract, multi-coloured background with white text. The background of the graphic is light blue towards the top, and dark blue towards the bottom. In the top half of the image, white text reads ‘University of Michigan Press ELT’.
February 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Forthcoming from Bridwell Press, “Amid This” by Allan Peterson reflects on perception, language, and the astonishments of everyday life, offering lyrical meditations shaped by attentiveness to the world. Pre-order here: bit.ly/45JzbYC @michiganpublishing.bsky.social
Promotional graphic for "Amid This" by Allan Peterson. The cover of the book is in the centre of the graphic, which has a light green background and has an illustration of a black tree with flowers growing off its branches in the middle. The background of the graphic also features this illustration twice, enlarged and slightly faded.
February 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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”Boundaries and Bodhisattvas” by Xu Ma is a striking new perspective on women, religious spaces, and literary culture during the Ming and Qing eras and redefines the place of women in Chinese religious and cultural history. Pre order ➡️ bit.ly/3ZiYoFQ @uwapress.uw.edu
Promotional graphic for "Boundaries and Bodhisattvas" by Xu Ma. The book cover can be found to the left of the graphic, and the University of Washington Press is beside it to the right, in teal and grey. The background of the image is an enlarged section of a Chinese painting taken from the cover, which depicts a woman sitting in a traditional room.
February 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Forthcoming from University of Georgia Press, “The Season of Birds and Stones” is a wide-ranging collection of essays that engages with the natural world through encounters in national parks and other wild places. Pre-order here: bit.ly/3LPWA41 @ugapress.bsky.social
Promotional graphic for "The Season of Birds and Stones". The book cover appears on the right-hand side of the graphic, which shows blackberries lined up on a surface. Next to the cover image to the left, the University of Georgia Press logo appears in white in the corner, and below, in front of a transparent blue-grey background, a review quote from Lee Horikoshi Roripaugh reads, “... a fiercely ravishing book. [...] Here, nature transcends the spectacle of the gazed-upon object and becomes the reciprocal subject that gazes back to illuminate the firefly-like flickering of the human heart.” The background of the graphic is an enlarged version of the photograph from the book cover.
February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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"August Wilson's American Century" is out today! This book is a revealing study of Pittsburgh’s influence on one of America’s most acclaimed playwrights and was listed by Pioneer Press (Minneapolis-St. Paul) as a most anticipated release for 2026. Read more: bit.ly/49W53Mj @upittpress.bsky.social
Promotional graphic for "August Wilson's American Century" by Laurence A. Glasco. The graphic presents the cover image for the book on the left-hand side, which contains a black and white image of August Wilson with a notepad and pen. Next to the cover image is a white, transparent box with a review quote by John W. Miller which reads, "August Wilson belongs among Shakespeare, Goethe, and Ibsen as one of the great playwrights of all time. Laurence A. Glasco has uncovered the life and labor behind the art." Below the quotation and next to the cover image is the University of Pittsburgh Press logo in black.
February 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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📣 We're hiring! The University of Washington Press is looking for a full-time senior project editor to shepherd books through copyediting, design, and production—from scholarly monographs to illustrated art history and regional trade titles. For more details & to apply visit: bit.ly/UWPressSenio...
Now hiring! Senior Project Editor. Submit your application through the University of Washington's job site by February 27. bit.ly/UWPressSeniorProjectEditor
February 9, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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Thrilled to see August Wilson's American Century, which publishes tomorrow (!), on this list!
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Our roundup of #ForthcomingTitles in #AfricanAmericanStudies from the latest issue of Choice Magazine is now available. A list of the latest and soon-to-be-released publications through July 2026. ow.ly/7CVM50YbV3x
#academic #publishing
February 9, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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Publishing this week from University of Michigan Press, "Robert Altman's Nashville” unravels what an American slice-of-life film can still tell us after fifty years. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4c1Zihh @uofmpress.bsky.social
Promotional graphic for "Robert Altman's Nashville". The book cover is on the left-side of the graphic, and next to it is the University of Michigan Press logo in white, with a review quote by Adrian Danks underneath, which reads: "... a very engaging, thoughtful, and beautifully researched book." The background of the graphic is dark blue, and the right-hand side contains an illustration taken from the cover image, which depicts a vintage-style microphone personified with arms and legs, holding a top-hat with stars and stripes on it, and surrounded by fireworks; this illustration was the promotional poster for the film.
February 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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“Living Rome”, edited by Isabella Clough Marinaro and Will Haynes, explores contemporary Rome’s urban transformations, inequalities, activisms, and social dynamics. Find out more: bit.ly/3LZlKNp @leverpress.bsky.social
Promotional graphic for "Living Rome". The front cover of the book can be found on the left side of the graphic, which presents a black and white image of a modern street scene in Rome, with two motorcyclists in motion. Next to the front cover there is a transparent grey box with rounded edges with a review quote from Michele Lacione which reads, ".A prime guide to (re)approach urbanity, within and beyond Rome." Underneath the quotation, the Lever Press logo can be found in white. The background of the graphic is an enlarged version of the image taken from the front cover.
February 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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What does ‘home’ mean when it’s shaped by conquest, labour, and global migration? “Balikbayan” traces how Filipino migrants transformed the idea and reality of the homeland. Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/3NL370f
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Promotional graphic which contains the cover for "Balikbayan" on the right-hand side of the graphic, which contains a painting of a party scene, and people dancing. To the left of the cover and in front of a transparent green background, a review quote from Rick Baldoz in white text reads, "Written with vitality and cleverly engaged with the politics of diaspora and transnational race making, "Balikbayan" marks a distinct achievement that links Philippine studies and Filipino American studies in dialogic conversation." The background of the graphic is an enlarged portion taken from the cover image, and the University of Washington Press logo in white can be found in the top left-hand corner of the graphic.
February 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Two forthcoming books in the ‘Sociology and Ethnicity’ series from University of Georgia Press spotlight how power, place, and inequality shape lived experience from urban space to rural fields 📚👇
Promotional graphic presenting two books from University of Georgia Press: 'Serving the Street', and 'Olive Growing in Palestine'. The background is an enlarged portion taken from 'Olive Growing in Palestine', a green-tinted pixelated image of people sitting close to an olive tree. The University of Georgia Press logo appears in white next to both book covers.
February 4, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Science doesn’t just produce knowledge; it also produces identities and reputations. Discover two recent books from University of Pittsburgh Press which examine how scientific authority, masculinity, and fame were constructed in early modern Europe and post-Enlightenment Argentina. 🧵 ⬇️
February 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Happy Publication Day to all of these wonderful authors! 🎉✏️📖 Check out these New Releases on our website: ugapress.org

#publications #publicationday #UGAPress #newreleases

February 1, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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“What the Mirror Said” argues for the centrality of Black women poets through close reading, personal reflection, and literary history. Forthcoming in the 'Poets on Poetry' series from University of Michigan Press, pre-order here: bit.ly/49XGaP5
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Promotional graphic which presents the book cover for "What the Mirror Said" by Ashley M. Jones on the left-side, which is red with white text. Beside the cover is a review quote from Sidney Clifton which reads, "'What the Mirror Said' is a bold exploration of aesthetics, history, and personal voice. [...] This vital book stands as both a tribute and a testimony, showing how Black women redefined what poetry can be." Below the quote is the University of Michigan Press logo, and there is a thin red rectangle spanning the length of the graphic on the right-hand side.
February 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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From MSUP's 'US-China Relations in the Age of Globalization' series, "The Lost Chance in China and the Rise of Cold War Populism" is a rollicking retelling of America’s #China misfires and the rise of the #populist fury that became McCarthyism.
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A promotional graphic for a book from Michigan State University Press. On the left is the book cover titled “The Lost Chance in China and the Rise of Cold War Populism” by Stephen J. Hartnett. The cover features a historical black-and-white photo of several individuals standing together, some smiling and waving. In the background of the graphic is a faded historical photograph of a person in military-style clothing. On the right side is a blue text box with a quote praising the book: “Hartnett’s work is devastatingly effective in demonstrating how communication was the driving force behind the unfolding arc of the ‘tragedy’ of U.S./China relations.” The Michigan State University Press logo and website appear in the bottom right corner.
January 30, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Migwi Mwangi is the winner of the 2026 Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize! His collection, Desire Path, was selected by Terrance Hayes and will be published as part of the Pitt Poetry Series in September 2026. Congrats, Migwi!

Details here:
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January 28, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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No Rhododendron is a finalist for the 2026 PEN Open Book Award! Congrats, Samyak!

See all of the finalists here: pen.org/2026-pen-ame...

The winners will be announced on March 31st.
January 29, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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📣 We’re pleased to share the 2026 Free Issues.

Each year, we make one issue from each of our journals free to read, showcasing the range of disciplines, approaches, and scholarly communities represented across the Press.

Explore the free issues ⬇️
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The 2026 Free Issues: Read a free issue of each journal
We are pleased to share the 2026 Free Issues. Each year, we make one issue from each of our journals free to read, showcasing the range of disciplines, approaches, and scholarly communities represe…
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January 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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@sarabpritchard.bsky.social looks at how urban nightscapes reveal the environmental and social consequences of artificial light, from ecological disruption to uneven access to darkness—themes further explored in her forthcoming book, TRANSFORMING NIGHT.

Read the article in @nichecanada.bsky.social:
Urban Nightscapes and the Anthropocene
Pritchard argues that nightscape is both a useful and important analytic category for environmental as well as urban historians.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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Out now: “Insurgent Veins” from University of Pittsburgh Press reframes the relationship between Indigenismo Studies and Indigenous Literature, arguing that they are not mutually exclusive but overlap in significant ways. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/45jFqSL
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Promotional graphic for "Insurgent Veins" which displays the book cover to the right-hand side of the image. Beside it in white text reads a review quote from Juan De Castro, "...an important, much-needed introduction to current Indigenous thought and literature in Latin America, as well as to the indigenista tradition that preceded it." In the bottom left corner, the logo for University of Pittsburgh Press can be found in white. The background of the graphic is an enlarged version of the image from the cover, which shows a woman in veiled clothing, covering one eye, and red veins can be found flowing around her.
January 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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From #UGAP's brilliant 'Sociology of Race and Ethnicity' series:
"Enforcing Order on the Border"
Eric Gamino provides an insider’s look at South Texas that uncovers how race, policing, and immigration enforcement converge at the borderlands.
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A promotional graphic for the book Enforcing Order on the Border: Race, Policing, and Immigration Enforcement in South Texas by Eric Gamino. The book cover appears on the right, featuring a minimalist white design with blue text and two aerial photographs of vehicles near the border. On the left side of the graphic are two logos: the Sociology of Race and Ethnicity journal logo and the University of Georgia Press logo. The background includes a blue, textured pattern resembling an abstract aerial landscape.
January 28, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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From University of Pittsburgh Press, ”Reading the World” by Edwin D. Rose explores how natural history connects diverse individuals and information from across the globe.
Read more here: bit.ly/4b5WvU3
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A promotional graphic for “Reading the World”. The book cover can be found on the left-hand side of the image, with a review quote next to it, reading, “A nuanced account of natural history as a collaborative and materially grounded endeavour, revealing how books functioned not only as outputs but also as crucial tools in the circulation and expansion of natural-historical knowledge” in white text and in front of a green background. Underneath, the University of Pittsburgh Press logo can be found in front of a cream background.
January 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Two excellent new #PoliSci titles to have on your radar:
1. "Waves of Discontent" reveals how rising voter frustration fuels volatile elections, boosts political outsiders, and creates a “policy doom loop” of anger and gridlock. 🌊
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Waves of Discontent
Understanding the link between voter frustration and changing party control
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January 26, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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“Moving Mountains” from University of Washington Press is a compelling and vital book for anyone interested in feminist history, Asian American and Pacific Islander activism, and the unfinished work of collective liberation. Pre-order here ➡️ bit.ly/4bEsBq4
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Promotional graphic for "Moving Mountains" which displays the book cover on the left-hand side of the graphic, which presents an image of Asian American and Pacific Islander women, some are holding banners. To the right of the cover and in a beige text box, a review quote from Miliann Kang reads, "'Moving Mountains' is a unique collaborative endeavor that integrates archival sources and oral histories to demonstrate how Asian American and Pacific Islander women have not merely contributed to feminism but have been cocreators in key feminist movements and debates." The University of Washington Press logo in white can be found below the review quote.
January 23, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Beau Cleland's “Between King Cotton and Queen Victoria” re-centers our understanding of the Civil War by framing it as a hemispheric affair, influenced by the actions of a network of private parties and minor officials.
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3LkhUym
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Promotional image for “Between King Cotton and Queen Victoria” by Beau Cleland. To the left of the image is the book cover, and to the right, a review quote which reads, “Between King Cotton and Queen Victoria deepens our understanding of the US Civil War era. It is a distinguished addition to the recent scholarship examining the transnational dimensions of the 1860s crisis of the Americas.” The review quote is in white text with the reviewer’s name, Patrick Kelly, Associate Professor Emeritus, University of Texas at San Antonio, underneath. The text is in front of a transparent green background. In the bottom right corner sits the University of Georgia Press logo in white. The background of the image is an enlarged section taken from the cover, a painting of the sea.
January 22, 2026 at 11:45 AM