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University of Missouri Press Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Book Cover for: The Life of Mark Twain: The Final Years, 1891-1910 Volume 3, Gary Scharnhorst

The Life of Mark Twain: The Final Years, 1891-1910 Volume 3

Gary Scharnhorst
University of Missouri PressUniversity of Missouri Press

Tomorrow at the State Historical Society of Missouri from 1pm to 2pm, join author Gary Scharnhorst for a talk about his three Mark Twain books, THE LIFE OF MARK TWAIN. https://t.co/VfFKlEGIje

Hardcover, 2022

$46.95$23.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Climbing the Ladder, Chasing the Dream: The History of Homer G. Phillips Hospital, Candace O'Connor

Climbing the Ladder, Chasing the Dream: The History of Homer G. Phillips Hospital

Candace O'Connor
University of Missouri PressUniversity of Missouri Press

Tonight at 6pm Candace O’Connor will discuss her book CLIMBING THE LADDER, CHASING THE DREAM at the Ferguson Municipal Public Library’s Readings on Race Book Club, in Ferguson, MO. For more details on the event, visit their website. https://t.co/7MpZ8Fwlw4

Hardcover, 2022

$40.00$20.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Disunion Among Ourselves: The Perilous Politics of the American Revolution, Eli Merritt

Disunion Among Ourselves: The Perilous Politics of the American Revolution

Eli Merritt
University of Missouri PressUniversity of Missouri Press

Eli Merritt, author of DISUNION AMONG OURSELVES, book tour info: Washington, D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, Princeton, Nashville https://t.co/kFYbiFwqkC

Hardcover, 2023

$39.95$19.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Patton's War: An American General's Combat Leadership, Volume 2: August-December 1944 Volume 2, Kevin M. Hymel

Patton's War: An American General's Combat Leadership, Volume 2: August-December 1944 Volume 2

Kevin M. Hymel
University of Missouri PressUniversity of Missouri Press

Kevin Hymel, author of PATTON'S WAR, will be a guest speaker at the Stars and Stripes Museum and Library’s 3rd Annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration, in Bloomfield, Missouri, this Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 5:00pm. To learn more and purchase tickets: https://t.co/XiJ5nggAZq

Hardcover, 2023

$39.95$19.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Life of Mark Twain: The Middle Years, 1871-1891volume 2, Gary Scharnhorst

The Life of Mark Twain: The Middle Years, 1871-1891volume 2

Gary Scharnhorst
University of Missouri PressUniversity of Missouri Press

Tomorrow at the State Historical Society of Missouri from 1pm to 2pm, join author Gary Scharnhorst for a talk about his three Mark Twain books, THE LIFE OF MARK TWAIN. https://t.co/VfFKlEGIje

Hardcover, 2019

$46.95$23.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women's Political Activism Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women's Political Activism Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women', Joyce A. Hanson

Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women's Political Activism Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women's Political Activism Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women'

Joyce A. Hanson
University of Missouri PressUniversity of Missouri Press

A statue of Mary McLeod Bethune was unveiled at the US Capitol today. To learn more about the centrality of black women to the political fight for social, economic, and racial justice, check out MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE AND BLACK WOMEN'S POLITICAL ACTIVISM: https://t.co/uNSIgXDnoF

Paperback, 2018

$28.00$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Black September to Desert Storm: A Journalist in the Middle East, Claude Salhani

Black September to Desert Storm: A Journalist in the Middle East

Claude Salhani
University of Missouri PressUniversity of Missouri Press

We are sorry to report the passing of, Claude Salhani, former photographer, writer and editor with United Press International and author of BLACK SEPTEMBER TO DESERT STORM: A JOURNALIST IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

Other Merchandise, 1998

$35.00$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Suds Series: Baseball, Beer Wars, and the Summer of '82, J. Daniel

Suds Series: Baseball, Beer Wars, and the Summer of '82

J. Daniel
University of Missouri PressUniversity of Missouri Press

@JDaniel2033 joined "High Noon" w/ @nlucas0 & @RammerSTL on @590TheFan to discuss his new book SUDS SERIES: BASEBALL, BEER WARS, & the SUMMER of '82 which featured a Cardinals World Series! Check out the segment which aired today via #spreaker https://t.co/v6QyC6e305

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Book Cover for: This Place of Promise: A Historian's Perspective on 200 Years of Missouri History, Gary R. Kremer

This Place of Promise: A Historian's Perspective on 200 Years of Missouri History

Gary R. Kremer
University of Missouri PressUniversity of Missouri Press

Please join us at the Missouri Book Festival Washington, MO on Aug. 27th. Gary Kremer will be speaking about his new book THIS PLACE OF PROMISE: A HISTORIAN'S PERSPECTIVE ON 200 YEARS OF MISSOURI HISTORY at 2pm.

Paperback, 2023

$27.95$13.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The First Amendment Lives on: Conversations Commemorating Hugh M. Hefner's Legacy of Enduring Free Speech and Free Press Values, Stuart N. Brotman

The First Amendment Lives on: Conversations Commemorating Hugh M. Hefner's Legacy of Enduring Free Speech and Free Press Values

Stuart N. Brotman
University of Missouri PressUniversity of Missouri Press

Join author Stuart Brotman for a lunchtime discussion about his book, THE FIRST AMENDMENT LIVES ON, Tuesday, May 9th at noon at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy. To RSVP: https://t.co/trZCW1R0sC

Hardcover, 2022

$85.00$60.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book(max discount $25)
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