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University Press of Kansas
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Scholarly publisher of American history, congressional studies, military history, environmental studies, natural history, political science, constitutional studies, Kansas regional, Great Plains and the Midwest, legal history, presidential studies, & more
Whether you grew up under these big skies or carry a love for the Sunflower State wherever you go, our Kansas regional titles make the perfect holiday gift. From sweeping prairie landscapes and hidden-state histories to iconic KS stories and local legends: kansaspress.ku.edu

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November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Meet Chelan David, author of Stories from the Phog, at the KU Watch Party for Players Era Tournament on Monday, November 24, at 2:30PM, and again on Tuesday, November 25, at 2:30PM at The Bar (West Plaza location).

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November 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Read Joel K. Goldstein's blog "Dick Cheney: Some Reflections on George W. Bush's Vice President:" kansaspress.ku.edu/.../vice-pre....
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November 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
1) Read the blog "Bill Kurtis Witnesses ICE in Chicago" here: kansaspress.ku.edu/.../bill-kur....

2) Order Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News by Bill Kurtis, and receive 40% off with discount code: UPKHOLIDAY25 (kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640041/).
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
See our UPK Staff Picks for the Holidays! And all 40% OFF with code UPKHOLIDAY25! Our team pulled together their favorite reads, perfect for every history lover, Kansas enthusiast, and nonfiction fan on your list: kansaspress.ku.edu/holiday-2025/

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November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
November 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Did you know the "BEWARE OF THE PHOG" banner first appeared at the KU v. Duke game, February 20th, 1988? Find out more in Stories from the Phog. Order today and get 40% off with discount code: UPKHOLIDAY25 (kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640263/).
November 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Purchase your copy of Reopening Watergate: An Insider's Account of Why Nixon Lost by David Dorsen today and receive 40% off by entering discount code: UPKHOLIDAY25 at checkout (kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700639977/).
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November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Congrats to author Larry Daniel receiving a shout out from Civil War Books and Authors! Pick up your copy of Richmond Views the West today and receive 40% off with discount code: UPKHOLIDAY25 (kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640102/).

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November 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
FREE screening of "Prairie Prophecy" at Lawrence Arts Center, Nov. 21st, 7:00PM.
Get 40% off (UPKHOLIDAY25) these Wes Jackson books:
-Hogs Are Up (kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700630592/)
-The Restless & Relentless Mind of Wes Jackson by
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November 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
1) Read Andrew Browning's blog "Are We Living James Madison's Worst Nightmare? Part Two" here: kansaspress.ku.edu/blog/2025/11....

2) Order Rescuing the Republic and get 40% off with discount code: UPKHOLIDAY25 kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640522/.
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Get lost in the Phog at Rainy Day Books featuring author Chelan David! The event starts at 7:00PM, Thursday, November 20th. What better way to get into the @universityofkansas.bsky.social basketball spirit?

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November 13, 2025 at 10:58 PM
John Curatola will be at the 18th International Conference on World War II, Thursday, November 20, starting at 1:30PM, at The National WWII Museum. Click here for further details: www.nationalww2museum.org/events-progr....

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November 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
November 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Exciting news! 🎉 Author Jim Locklear will be appearing at the 2025 Kansas Museums Association Conference, November 19–21! Check out all the details here: ksmuseums.org/news/kma-ann....

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November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Order your copy via the University Press of Kansas website: kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640263/, or wherever books are sold!

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November 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
1) Read Browning's blog entitled "Are We Living James Madison's Worst Nightmare? (Part 1)" here: kansaspress.ku.edu/blog/2025/11....

2) Purchase Browning's book Rescuing the Republic and receive 30% off + free shipping* by entering discount code: RESCUING (kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640522/).
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We are at the Kansas Library Association conference, and we want to offer a great deal on select books! From now until Nov. 30, 2025, get 40% off + free shipping* on books featured here: kansaspress.ku.edu/kla2025/.
*free shipping to US addresses only*
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November 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Grab your copy of The Counterrevolutionary Shadow: Race, Democracy, and the Making of the American People by Michael Gorup today (kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700639748/).

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November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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November 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Mark your calendar to see author Martin Teasley talk about his book The Real Ike: Eisenhower Fact and Fiction!

-Sat., Nov. 8, 12:00PM Eisenhower Presidential Library
-Sat., Nov. 8, 6:00PM Flint Hills Books
-Tues., Nov. 11, 5:30PM Rackets Tap House
-Tues., Nov. 18, 11:45AM Rotary Club of Emporia
November 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
SELL A PUMPKIN-THEMED BOOK RELATED TO OUR LISTS?🎃 Challenge accepted!

This Halloween, UPK conducted a team challenge using a subject we publish to create a book cover, a book title, and a tagline involving a pumpkin.

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October 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
1) Read Wes Henricksen's blog "The Rise of AI and Deepfakes Threaten Democracy" here: kansaspress.ku.edu/blog/2025/10....

2) Order In Fraud We Trust and receive 40% off with discount code: FRAUDWETRUST at checkout (kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700637461/).

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October 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM