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In this powerful new essay collection, acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh reflects on imperialism, literature, climate change, and human lives.

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November 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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#London! Join Alison Bashford tomorrow, Nov 20 at 6:30pm, @hatchards.bsky.social Piccadilly as she and @uniofreading.bsky.social's David Stack discuss her new book, Decoding the Hand: A History of Science, Medicine, and Magic. #HistSTM #HSTM #HistSci #BookTour #Palmistry buff.ly/SEScOTR
Book event flyer for a November 20, 6:30 PM, event at Hatchards Picadilly for Alison Bashford's "Decoding the Hand: A History of Science, Medicine, and Magic" featuring an image of the book's cover, an illustrated banner of Hatchards, and praise from historians David, Stack, Janet Brown, and Simon Schaffer. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/its-all-in-the-hands-alison-bashford-at-hatchards-piccadilly-tickets-1687759547239?utm_content=buffer6dee8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Attending the American Anthropological Association meeting in New Orleans? We'll see you there! Check out our featured books and get 30% off & free US shipping with promo code EX58116 at our virtual exhibit: bit.ly/UCPEXAAA #AAA2025
November 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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The American Studies Association meeting is underway. Check out our featured books and get 30% off & free US shipping with promo code EX58118 at our virtual exhibit: bit.ly/UCPEXAM2 #ASA2025
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November 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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#Edinburgh! Join Alison Bashford tomorrow, Nov 18 at 7pm, at Blackwell's Edinburgh South Bridge as she and @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social's Richard Oosterhoff discuss her new book, Decoding the Hand: A History of Science, Medicine, and Magic. #HistSTM #HSTM #HistSci #BookTour #Palmistry buff.ly/3WjBiMJ
Event post for a November 18, 7pm, book talk at Blackwell's Edinburgh with Alison Bashford in conversation with Richard Oosterhoff on Bashford's new book "Decoding the Hand: A History of Science, Medicine, and Magic," featuring a banner with the book's cover image and Bashford's headshot, as well as praise from historians Janet Browne, David Stack, and Simon Schaffer, all over the silhouette of a hand. https://buff.ly/3WjBiMJ
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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This new book by Jeremy Varon illuminates the passion of the peace movement, the mark it made, and the enduring legacies of the War on Terror.

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November 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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#HSS2025 may be ending, but our virtual exhibit is still open! Browse our virtual exhibit and get 30% off & free domestic shipping using code EX58108: bit.ly/UCPEXHSS
November 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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#NWSA2025 may be ending, but our virtual exhibit is still open! Browse our virtual exhibit and get 30% off & free domestic shipping using code EX58134: bit.ly/UCPEXNWSA
National Women's Studies Association 2025 Get 30% off and free shipping! Blue background, two book covers left to right: This Is Rhythm, See Jane Run Purple background and two book covers, left to right: Penelope's Bones, Reasons & Feelings Blue background, two covers, left to right: Love in Time, Home Work Purple background. Two covers, left to right: Firebrands, Intrepid Women.
November 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Congratulations to Adrian Johns on winning the 2025 Pfizer award for his exceptional work in The Science of Reading! Take a deeper look into how scientists understand reading and celebrate this well-earned recognition by securing your copy here: bit.ly/UCPEXHSS
November 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Congratulations to Jeannie N. Shinozuka on winning the 2025 Philip J. Pauly Prize for her remarkable work in Biotic Borders! Explore the profound relationship between race and species migration and celebrate this well-deserved recognition by securing your copy here: bit.ly/UCPEXHSS
November 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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#Manchester! Join Alison Bashford tomorrow, Nov 17 at 6:30pm, @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social as she and @manchester.ac.uk's Ana Carden-Coyne discuss Bashford's new book, Decoding the Hand: A History of Science, Medicine, and Magic. #HistSTM #HSTM #HistSci #BookTour #Palmistry buff.ly/FOHQdWj
Post advertising a November 17, 6:30 PM, book event at Blackwell's Manchester for Alison Bashford's "Decoding the Hand: A History of Science, Medicine, and Magic" featuring an image of the book cover, a headshot of Bashford, and praise from the historians Janet Browne, David Stack, and Simon Schaffer. Full details here, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/decoding-the-hand-alison-bashford-in-conversation-tickets-1635936854169
November 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Read an entry on the symposium for Judith Resnik's IMPERMISSIBLE PUNISHMENTS, now live from Balkinization!
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November 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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'SCHOOL YEARBOOK' by Kate Eichhorn shares why school yearbooks—as frivolous and cringey as they are—are far more than just objects of nostalgia.

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November 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Books make great gifts. Browse new and notable books on our site—where you’ll find Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winners, acclaimed authors, Chicago classics, new translations, and more—and keep an eye out for our sitewide sale from November 26-December 3.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Lisa Vanhala joins the New Books Network to discuss her recent work, GOVERNING THE END. Listen today!
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November 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Join us tonight for an exclusive live Q&A event with award-winning editor Barbara Gastel, author of the new book "Medical Editing: A Guide to Learning the Craft and Building Your Career"!

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November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Going to the National Women's Studies Association meeting this year? We can’t wait to see you! You can also explore our virtual exhibit anytime. Discover featured titles and receive 30% off and free domestic shipping with promo code EX58134: bit.ly/UCPEXNWSA #NWSA2025
National Women's Studies Association 2025 Get 30% off and free shipping! Blue background, two book covers left to right: This Is Rhythm, See Jane Run Purple background and two book covers, left to right: Penelope's Bones, Reasons & Feelings Blue background, two covers, left to right: Love in Time, Home Work Purple background. Two covers, left to right: Firebrands, Intrepid Women.
November 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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At the History of Science Society meeting this year? We'll see you there! Whether you're attending or not, you can check out our featured books and get 30% off & free domestic shipping with promo code EX58108: bit.ly/UCPEXHSS #HSS2025
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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#London! Join Alison Bashford tonight, Nov 13 at 6:15pm, with @ucl-ias.bsky.social & @uclhhcentre.bsky.social as she discusses her new book, Decoding the Hand: A History of Science, Medicine, and Magic. #HistSTM #HSTM #HistSci #BookTour #palmistry buff.ly/Bw0sA38
Post for a November 13, 6:15 PM event at University College London for Alison Bashford's book "Decoding the Hand: A History of Science, Medicine, and Magic" featuring an image of the book cover and praise from historians Janet Browne, Simon Schaffer, and David Stack. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of-advanced-studies/events/2025/nov/biometrics-and-palmistry-ucl-story
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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This hilarious new book by Elliott Kaplan is perfect for comedy nerds, aspiring writers, and anyone who’s ever wondered how the sausage gets made.

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November 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Join Sharon Louden as her fall tour in celebration of Last Artist Standing (published by our friends at @intellectbooks.bsky.social) continues! buff.ly/7gpP9Xj
November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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#Lancaster! Join Alison Bashford tonight, Nov 12 at 5pm, @globalaffairslu.bsky.social (with @victorianhand.bsky.social) as she discusses her new book, Decoding the Hand: A History of Science, Medicine, and Magic. #HistSTM #HSTM #HistSci #BookTour #Palmistry buff.ly/jsJZ7Kp
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Can a Game Take Care of Us? is featured in the #TeamUP Gallery on Media Studies, spotlighting how university presses explore, engage, advance & promote the latest ideas & scholarship during #UPWeek & year-round! buff.ly/5OywZOy
November 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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#Cambridge! Join Alison Bashford tonight, Nov 11 at 6pm, at Heffers Bookshop as she and Simon Schaffer discuss her new book, Decoding the Hand: A History of Science, Medicine, and Magic. #HistSTM #HSTM #HistSci #BookTour #Palmistry buff.ly/gACTJCx
Blue banner for Alison Bashford's November 11, 6pm event at Heffers Bookshop in Cambridge, UK, featuring a cover image of her new Book "Decoding the Hand" and a headshot of Bashford. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/decoding-the-hand-alison-bashford-at-heffers-bookshop-tickets-1696815674359?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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📚 Join us for a special book talk featuring Amitav Ghosh and Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak as they discuss his powerful new essay collection.

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November 11, 2025 at 1:08 AM