Coordinated by the Florida State University Libraries, the Florida Book Awards is the nation’s most comprehensive state book awards program. It was established in 2006 to celebrate the best Florida literature. We are pleased to announce our three award-winning titles in this year’s competition. FLORIDA NONFICTION, SILVER MEDALIST George Merrick, Son of the South Wind by … Continue reading 2015 Florida Book Award Winners
Florida’s Paved Bike Trails, Third Edition
Praise for the previous editions: “Whether on bike, foot, in-line skate, or even horse, this trail book can help you find the paths and know what to expect when you get there, and what you might find along the way.”—Tallahassee Democrat “Jammed with the info cyclists venturing into the unknown crave. There are simple maps … Continue reading Florida’s Paved Bike Trails, Third Edition
2015: A Year of Book Events
UPF authors had a fantastic season of book events this year! Take a look at some photos from a few of their book talks and signings.
Books for Black History Month
Books for Black History Month: upf.com/bhm16 Read about the preseason before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, the lost color line in Florida’s Silver Springs park, the adventures of Alabama’s legendary black outlaw, the only known slave memoir from Florida, Zora Neale Hurston’s final years, the proud heritage of Miami’s black community, the unsung heroines … Continue reading Books for Black History Month
Fort San Juan and the Limits of Empire
. “An insightful analysis of the excavations of the most exciting Spanish colonial site to be found in recent years.”—Marvin T. Smith, author of Coosa: The Rise and Fall of a Southeastern Mississippian Chiefdom . “A rich chronicle of the rise and fall of Spanish imperial ambitions in the North American interior.”—Charles R. Ewen, coauthor … Continue reading Fort San Juan and the Limits of Empire
How to Do Archaeology the Right Way, Second Edition
. Praise for the previous edition: . . "[A] clearly written, compelling guide to the practice of professional archaeology."—Library Journal"Conveys the complex and rigorous nature of modern archaeology, and the interesting story of Florida prehistory that it yields, in an approachable manner."—Southeastern Archaeology "A deftly written overview of how the original inhabitants of Florida lived, … Continue reading How to Do Archaeology the Right Way, Second Edition
Our Spring/Summer Catalog is Now Available
https://issuu.com/upflorida/docs/spring2016_catalog_web/1?e=5528339/32460311 Our Spring/Summer 2016 catalog is now available and we’re excited to present a lineup of great reads coming soon from UPF. The cover image is from the beautiful book E. G. Barnhill: Florida Photographer, Adventurer, Entrepreneur, coming in March. Other highlights from the forthcoming season include a magnificent 17,000-mile odyssey from the Everglades to … Continue reading Our Spring/Summer Catalog is Now Available
Happy New Year from UPF!
Did you read a University Press of Florida book last year? Did you share one of our books with a friend or family member? Did you follow us on Twitter and Facebook or subscribe to our E-Newsletter to see what our authors and staff members are up to? If you did, we want to say … Continue reading Happy New Year from UPF!
3 Days Left in Our Holiday Book Sale!
Three days left in our holiday book sale! Sale ends December 17. . Visit http://www.upf.com to receive 20-40% off your order and $1 per book shipping. Use code XM15 at checkout or place your order by calling 800.226.3822. Order $50 or more and get a free UPF tote bag while supplies last! . Need some stocking … Continue reading 3 Days Left in Our Holiday Book Sale!
Two Weeks Left in our Holiday Sale
Don't miss out! These books and more are available at discount prices through December 17. Click the book covers below or browse all our books at www.upf.com. Use discount code XM15 at checkout for 20-40% off, $1 per book shipping, and a FREE tote bag for orders over $50 (while supplies last).
The Florida Bookshelf 