Sustainability in Ancient Island Societies

“This volume represents a shift away from narratives that focus on the negative and destructive impacts people have had on island ecosystems. Applying an historical ecological framework, this book celebrates the creative adaptive strategies employed by past groups and offers insight and inspiration for a more sustainable future.”—Jeffrey B. Glover, Georgia State University   “By highlighting … Continue reading Sustainability in Ancient Island Societies

El Perú-Waka’

“Compiles years of research at an important and strategically situated Maya city, synthesizing archaeological and epigraphic data to provide a compelling narrative of life at the site. Notably, this volume places people at the center of archaeological interpretation of the past, highlighting the lives and afterlives of the city’s inhabitants, alongside the other-than-human agency imbued … Continue reading El Perú-Waka’

Indigenizing Archaeology

This volume is available in an open access digital version. Access the free digital version here or through your preferred eBook reader.  “Provides important insights, ideas, and practical examples from the next generation of Indigenous archaeologists. It’s exciting to see these conversations and methodological commitments coming forward to inform future decades of archaeological practice.”—Sonya Atalay, coeditor of Archaeologies … Continue reading Indigenizing Archaeology

In Praise of Florida’s Food Festivals

By Dalia Colón, author of The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook Tell me what you eat, and I'll tell you who you are. Nearly two centuries after French gastronome Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin penned these words, they still ring true. Food is so much more than fuel. It’s a way of preserving our culture, history, and values. In … Continue reading In Praise of Florida’s Food Festivals

Tampa Bay

“An engaging narrative of an iconic southern estuary that has sustained humans for millennia. Bennett helps us appreciate how different societies have used and transformed Tampa Bay and its ecological assets, and how scientists, environmental activists, and policymakers have worked in recent decades to reduce the threats posed by industrial dumping and development.”—Christine Keiner, author … Continue reading Tampa Bay

University Press of Florida Launches New Book Series on South American Archaeology

The University Press of Florida announces a new book series, Archaeology of South America, edited by Gabriel Prieto, Sonia Alconini, and Eduardo Góes Neves. South America is home to some of the most significant archaeological sites in the Western hemisphere. This book series will include publications on South American archaeology from the time of the … Continue reading University Press of Florida Launches New Book Series on South American Archaeology

Books for National Poetry Month

Celebrate National Poetry Month with these recent and bestselling books from the Press. These books feature writers such as James Joyce, Lauren Goodwin Slaughter, Fernando Valverde, Excilia Saldaña, and Reinaldo Arenas. Shop these and more poetry titles here and use code NPM24 for discount prices through April 30, 2024. Collected Epiphanies of James JoyceEdited by … Continue reading Books for National Poetry Month

In Conversation: Robert Pranzatelli and Pilobolus Artistic Directors Renée Jaworski and Matt Kent

In Pilobolus: A Story of Dance and Life, author Robert Pranzatelli shares previously untold details about the dance theatre company's history and the creation of its most significant works. Below is an interview Robert Pranzatelli conducted with Renée Jaworski, Pilobolus's executive/co-artistic director, and Matt Kent, the company's artistic director. Jaworski and Kent are not only … Continue reading In Conversation: Robert Pranzatelli and Pilobolus Artistic Directors Renée Jaworski and Matt Kent