Distributed by University Press of Florida on behalf of the Brian Canin Urban Design AwardColonial sugar mills, ingenios coloniales, are essential to the material history of the Dominican Republic. They served as a cornerstone of the national economy and as a foundation for the stability required during the colonial era. From the 1500s to the end … Continue reading Historic Sugar Mills in Santo Domingo
Proper Imposters, from Panhandler Books
Proper Imposters by Chaya Bhuvaneswar, Mauricio Montiel Figueiras, Jason Ockert, and Jeff Parker is the fifth publication from Panhandler Books, a series launched in 2015 by Panhandler Magazine and the Department of English and World Languages at the University of West Florida. Distributed by the University Press of Florida, Panhandler Books publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction consistent with Panhandler’s mission … Continue reading Proper Imposters, from Panhandler Books
First Ladies and Their Orchids
Distributed by University Press of Florida on behalf of Chadwick & Son Orchids For as long as orchid hybrids have been made, breeders have been naming them after prominent women of the day. European royalty were often honored and included queens, princesses, empresses, and baronesses. By the early 1900s, Queen Victoria, Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth, and … Continue reading First Ladies and Their Orchids
Intern Guest Post: “The World to Come” Artists Imagine Futures from Ruins
Written by Melissa Nunez, marketing intern at the University Press of Florida While looking at The World to Come: Art in the Age of the Anthropocene, I realized how my work as an artist can relate to some of the ideas that were brought up by curator Kerry Oliver-Smith. Distributed by the University Press of … Continue reading Intern Guest Post: “The World to Come” Artists Imagine Futures from Ruins
Trees
This sturdy, pocket-sized field guide is designed for landscape professionals, arborists, naturalists, gardeners, and anyone seeking to know the trees around them. Full color photographs of leaves, bark, flowers and full trees, together with clear descriptions make identifying trees easier than ever. The 180 trees include native, introduced, and invasive species and are arranged by … Continue reading Trees
Panhandler Books and University Press of Florida publish second book in partnership
Knives, Forks, Scissors, Flames by Stefan Kiesbye is the second publication from Panhandler Books, a series launched in 2015 by Panhandler Magazine and the Department of English and World Languages at the University of West Florida. Distributed by the University Press of Florida, Panhandler Books publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction consistent with Panhandler’s mission to champion underrepresented literary genres. … Continue reading Panhandler Books and University Press of Florida publish second book in partnership
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