We’re proud to announce recent award-winning books and authors from the University Press of Florida. Henry Knight’s Tropic of Hopes: California, Florida, and the Selling of American Paradise, 1869-1929, winner of a gold medal in the Florida Book Awards, is now also co-winner of the British Association for American Studies Arthur Miller Centre First Book Prize. … Continue reading UPF Books and Authors Win Seven Awards
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
Vibrant Southeastern Landscapes Year-Round
Landscaping with Conifers and Ginkgo for the Southeast By Tom Cox and John M. Ruter Pubdate: 4/16/13 This colorful, comprehensive new guide thoroughly lays to rest the misconception that conifers are unsuitable for the South. Presenting multiple varieties of conifers that thrive in the southern climate, as well as numerous ginkgo cultivars, homeowners are provided … Continue reading Vibrant Southeastern Landscapes Year-Round
The Florida Bookshelf 