“With lively prose and rich details, Kealing transports us back to the Beatles’ Florida sojourn in 1964. Eyewitness accounts from behind-the-scenes folks—fans, reporters, photographers, tour personnel, police officers—and words from the Fab Four themselves add depth to this intriguing look at a band on the precipice of transforming rock and roll forever.”—Holly George-Warren, author of Janis: … Continue reading Good Day Sunshine State
Review Roundup
Summer is in full swing, and that means it’s time for reading at the beach or poolside! Here are some exciting reviews of UPF books to guide your summer reading picks: Celebrated Chef Norman Van Aken was interviewed by Gotham Magazine. The interview, featuring a recipe from his forthcoming book, Norman Van … Continue reading Review Roundup
Review Roundup
UPF books have received lots of praise in the past few months. Since springtime in Florida is the perfect opportunity to relax outside with a good book, now is a great time to take a look at some of these titles. . Time magazine reviewed Douglas R. Egerton and Robert L. Paquette’s The Denmark … Continue reading Review Roundup
Elvis Ignited
“I don't think there was a better time and place to be a teenager than in Florida in the 1950s. It was such a magical place. Elvis is part of what contributed to that excitement.”—Bob Graham, former Florida governor and United States senator “Kealing tells us the story of what happened when Elvis arrived in … Continue reading Elvis Ignited
A Weekend of Florida History, Anthropology, and Gardening
Last weekend, UPF traveled to THREE different cities across Florida to display our diverse collection of books! We had staff in Daytona Beach for the Florida Native Plant Society conference, Orlando for the Florida Historical Society meeting, and Jupiter for the Florida Anthropological Society meeting. In Daytona Beach, we had a great time meeting gardening and botany enthusiasts from all across Florida. There … Continue reading A Weekend of Florida History, Anthropology, and Gardening
Holiday Gift Guide 2015
'Twas nearing the holidays, so the UPF staff Put together a wish list on your family and friends' behalf. There's something for everyone to find in this guide, So sit back, buckle up, and enjoy the ride! . . . Sorghum's Savor by RONNI LUNDY. For the cook in search of new flavors: Know someone who … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide 2015
New Paperback Releases in Dance, Sports, and Music
. On Technique by Dean Speer "Presents a well-rounded cast of respected teachers….By allowing contradictions to exist amongst the various viewpoints, Speer lets readers decide which methods work best for their teaching practices."—Dance Teacher "Provides marvelous insights into the careers and teaching philosophies of 18 respected dance professionals….Essential."—Choice On Technique provides a fascinating look into … Continue reading New Paperback Releases in Dance, Sports, and Music
Celebrate National Arts Advocacy Day
Happy National Arts Advocacy Day, everyone! All over the nation today, individuals are celebrating the importance of every category of art--whether fine, visual, performing, or another artistic medium. To take part in this celebration, we've discounted some of our recent art books on our website. Simply visit http://www.upf.com/AAD15 and apply code AAD15 at checkout to take … Continue reading Celebrate National Arts Advocacy Day
Bob Kealing’s Tupperware Unsealed Acquired by Sony Pictures
Congratulations to Bob Kealing, author of Tupperware Unsealed: Brownie Wise, Earl Tupper, and the Home Party Pioneers. According to the Hollywood Reporter late Friday evening, Sony Pictures outbid Warner Bros. and Paramount to acquire the rights to Kealing’s book. The movie will be directed by Tate Taylor (The Help) and will star Sandra Bullock in … Continue reading Bob Kealing’s Tupperware Unsealed Acquired by Sony Pictures
March 2014 Review Roundup: UPF Books in the News!
We hope you enjoy these highlights from reviews our books received last month. You’ll also catch a few glimpses of what our authors have been up to lately. Take a look! In a recent Tampa Bay Times op-ed, Brandon Haught looks at science education in Florida’s private schools. Haught is the author of the … Continue reading March 2014 Review Roundup: UPF Books in the News!
The Florida Bookshelf 