By Andrew Furman, author of Of Slash Pines and Manatees: A Highly Selective Field Guide to My Suburban Wilderness My wife and I have this running argument—nothing too-too serious as far as domestic disputes go. It involves a plant. A fern, specifically. A non-native, invasive variety called the tuberous sword fern. This fern was growing … Continue reading Plant Wars
Of Slash Pines and Manatees
“With this volume of witty and perceptive essays, Andrew Furman adds South Florida to the literary map, joining the lineage of place-based American writers ranging from Henry David Thoreau and John Muir to Terry Tempest Williams and Wendell Berry. Even if you have never set foot in what he calls his ‘asphalt-frosted’ home territory, his … Continue reading Of Slash Pines and Manatees
Awards Announcement: Our Authors’ Recent Wins
The University Press of Florida proudly presents our most recent award-winning titles and authors! . Island Bodies: Transgressive Sexualities in the Caribbean Imagination by Rosamond King has won the 2015 Caribbean Studies Association Gordon K. and Sybil Lewis Prize for the best book about the Caribbean. . . . . Simone James Alexander has won the 2015 … Continue reading Awards Announcement: Our Authors’ Recent Wins
2014 Review Recap: Celebrating the Year’s Outstanding Books
Throughout the past year, our authors have received due recognition for their labors of love. Below, we celebrate a year of reviews in top publications across the country for our wide ranging collection of titles, from cookbooks and history to photography and sports. Take a look at why these books have caught the attention of some … Continue reading 2014 Review Recap: Celebrating the Year’s Outstanding Books
Holiday Gift Guide 2014
You have the same problem every holiday season: What do you get the person who has everything? Why, books of course. And no matter how many books your friends and family own, chances are they haven’t yet seen our newest titles. Why not surprise them with a book that complements a gift they loved last … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide 2014
July Review Roundup: Art, Evolution, and “Alice”
Our recent release of breathtaking photography, a newly illustrated Alice in Wonderland, and works celebrating cultural exploration earned well-deserved praise this month. Take a look! Learn what happens behind the scenes in competitive ballroom dancing in the Daily Mail's interview with Sharon Savoy, author of Ballroom!: Obsession and Passion inside the World of Competitive Dance. Be sure to watch the video of her … Continue reading July Review Roundup: Art, Evolution, and “Alice”
Review Roundup: April 2014
Check out some highlights from reviews UPF books have received this past month! Bitten: My Unexpected Love Affair with Florida by Andrew Furman “Furman charms his audience. . . . The writings are enlightening, even captivating.”—Library Journal Miami for Families: A Vacation Guide for Parents and Kids by Laura Albritton “I was at … Continue reading Review Roundup: April 2014
Monthly Review Roundup: February 2014
We're proud to present some highlights from February reviews of UPF books. The first three are brand new books, and will be published in April. We can't wait! Take a sneak peek here: Long Key: Flagler’s Island Getaway for the Rich and Famous by Thomas Neil Knowles “Knowles’ slender work on this forgotten little resort … Continue reading Monthly Review Roundup: February 2014
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