University Press of Florida

Reducere. This is the heralded "definitive history" of Florida. No other book so fully or accurately captures the highs and lows, the grandeur and the crazin...

Reducere. How tourism shaped the Sunshine State"An enlightening journey through Florida's diverse and evolving tourism history, illustrating the changing fac...

"Hulbert's book provides the first comprehensive review of the fossil vertebrates of Florida, which has one of the richest Cenozoic fossil records ...

DescriptionFlorida is home to a more diverse variety of amphibians and reptiles than any other state due to its wide array of ecosystems--from pine...

The first book to explore the role of disability in the writings of James Joyce, this volume approaches the subject both on a figurative level, as ...

Reducere. The literature on Balanchine is vast, but it is primarily biographical. Balanchine Variations is the first book to concentrate on the ballets thems...

Reducere. When World War II was over, a young bomber pilot with an itch for movement and action hung up his cap and learned another way to fly. Onstage with ...

Archaeologists tend to rely on scientific methods to reconstruct past histories, an approach that can alienate local indigenous populations and lim...

Reducere. The food columnist of the New York Times' Florida newspapers presents a feast of tested recipes typical of a state famed for its fine foods. "As yo...

Modernism's most contentious rivals, James Joyce and D.H. Lawrence, are traditionally seen as opposites. This is the first book to explore the reso...

Publisher: University Press of FloridaNumber of pages: 240Publication date: 2013Cover type: HardbackEditor(s): Jean ReynoldsRedescopera farmecul le...

Reducere. "A warmhearted and insightful tribute to the author of Cross Creek and The Yearling, and it's the story of Parker herself, a tough-minded Floridian...

Reducere. Queering the Redneck Riviera recovers the forgotten and erased history of gay men and lesbians in North Florida, a region often overlooked in the s...

Reducere. DescriptionBlack Power studies have been dominated by the North American story, but after decades of scholarly neglect, the growth of "New Black Po...

Reducere. Even people with the barest interest in Broadway can recognize the unique, angular, sensual style of Bob Fosse. With its small gestures and isolate...

An innovative analysis that shows how James Joyce uses the language of prayer to grapple with profoundly human ideas in Finnegans Wake. Colleen Jau...

Reducere. In this narrated cookbook, Adela Hernandez Gonzmart and Ferdie Pacheco memorialize their passion for the Columbia, the nation's largest Spanish res...

The first anthology in over twenty-five years to focus exclusively on American dance practices across a wide span of American culture. This volume ...

The first anthology in over twenty-five years to focus exclusively on American dance practices across a wide span of American culture. This volume ...

"A well-founded and presented description of the integral role that psychoactive substances played in ancient societies. . . . A unique addition to...

Publisher: University Press of FloridaAuthor(s): Juan A. MartinezIllustration(s): 53 color plates, 24 b/w photosNumber of pages: 104Publication dat...

Reducere. Draw back the curtain on the world of theatre and learn how the magic of a great stage performance is created. Designed for theatre appreciation st...

Reducere. From reviews of the first edition: "A succinct and informed account of Flagler's] leadership in transforming Florida's economy."--American Historic...

This inspirational history of Kennedy SpaceCenter explores man's attempts to conquer the final frontier from Von Braun to the Space Station.Illustr...

From two scientists who have been at the forefront of manatee research for over three decades, The Florida Manatee offers an engaging, accessible i...

Reducere. "You just cover a lot of territory and you do it aggressively and you do it fairly and you don't play favorites and you don't take any prisoners. I...

Reducere. "Takes readers on a head-shaking romp through a south Florida that they won't find in any tourist brochure. . . . Hiaasen's writing is fearless and...

Reducere. The design processes behind a giant leap for mankind Neil Armstrong in a space suit on the moon remains an iconic representation of America's techn...

Reducere. The undervalued force behind the Highwaymen phenomenon A long-awaited testament to the life and work of Alfred Hair, the driving force of the Flori...

Considers the multiplicity and instability of medieval French literary identity, arguing that it is fluid and represented in numerous ways. The wor...

Reducere. Praise for previous editions: "A must-have guide."--South Florida Sun-Sentinel "A godsend to new gardeners.... This one is worth having."--Naples D...

Reducere. Experience wild Florida with this guide to 100 off-the-grid hikes from every corner of the state. Florida's five water management districts encompa...

Breaks new ground in analysing first-person narratives by five Francophone Caribbean writers - Joseph Zobel, Patrick Chamoiseau, Gisele Pineau, Edw...

Dancing with Merce Cunningham is a buoyant, captivating memoir of a talented dancer's lifelong friendship with one of the choreographic geniuses of...

Reducere. Description"In this insightful book the conflicts known as the Seminole Wars are placed in the larger context of American history. Twenty-first-cen...

Reducere. Presents a professional dancer's personal journey over four decades, across three continents and 23 countries, and through defining moments in the ...

Reducere. An irresistible inside look at one of the world's great dance companies, Winter Season is also a sensitive, intimate, and almost painfully honest a...

Publisher: University Press of FloridaAuthor(s): Agata Szczeszak-BrewerNumber of pages: 176Publication date: 2010Cover type: HardbackRedescopera fa...

"Beautifully written. Reveals the vicissitudes of an extraordinarily interesting life."--Michael J. Neufeld, author of Von Braun: Dreamer of Space,...

A review of the journalism experience of blacks in one US state, with examples from newspapers, newsletters, magazines and the broadcast media. Bor...

Publisher: University Press of FloridaIllustration(s): 29 black & white illustrationsNumber of pages: 220Publication date: 2012Dimensions: 158 x 23...

Reducere. Ulysses Unbound provides a comprehensive and comprehensible guide to James Joyce's masterpiece. Each of its eighteen episodes is discussed individu...

Reducere. "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 ...

Reducere. An homage to the rugged swamp rats who were largely overlooked or scorned by the region s historians, naturalists, and adventurers. Miami Herald Do...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Kelley G. WeitzelFlorida's Native American Heritage for Young Readers: --Interactive Format--Language and Reasoning Exercis...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Cathy SalustriIn the 1930s, the Federal Writers' Project sent mostly anonymous writers, but also Zora Neale Hurston and Ste...

Reducere. An insider's guide to one of the world's greatest fisheries "Fishing Key West is filled with local knowledge, tips, and techniques. Novice anglers ...

A guide to the reptiles and amphibians of the southeastern pine forests, which emphasizes their interdependent ecologies and the conservation issue...

Reducere. Enjoy a fun and delicious journey through the Caribbean in this vibrant collection of gourmet and home-style recipes. Hugh Sinclair and Cynthia Ver...

Reducere. "Fourteen essays and articles and three short stories that will hit you right between the eyes. Crews writing is informed by a deep love of languag...

Reducere. A talented young dancer and his brilliant teacher In this long-awaited memoir, dancer and choreographer John Clifford offers a highly personal look...

The first-ever bilingual anthology by the Afro-Cuban poet Excilia Saldana contains a wide-ranging selection of her work, from lullabies to an eroti...

Demonstrates that looking at nature through the lens of the marketplace is a surprisingly effective approach to protecting the environment. Barbara...

Reducere. "I am excited by this book. It is a great addition to the woefully scant scholarly materials that deal with the African American contribution to Fl...

Reducere. More and more Florida residents are deciding to replace highly fertilized, over-watered, pesticide-dependent lawns with native plants. They want to...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Marian Horosko"A much-needed update to Horosko's earlier book on Graham, offering an insightful look into the world of Mart...

Reducere. From the preface: "Mr. Renz has assembled a friendly read from the standpoint of a serious, well-read amateur. His work promises to be an excellent...

An incisive analysis of contemporary crime film in Brazil, this book focuses on how movies in this genre represent masculinity and how their messag...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Bob H. LeeFirst Place, Florida Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Award "High speed chases, shootouts, monkey-...

Reducere. ``A vivid, engaging exploration of Cuban politics, culture and economic life.``--America ``Considerably deeper than much of the work on the subject...

Brings alive the richly diverse world of an underwater paradise: the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Stretching 625 miles through the Caribbean Sea alon...

Reducere. "An insightful, fresh, and lucid approach to a difficult work."--A. Nicolas Fargnoli, author of Critical Companion to James Joyce "Epstein is one o...

"Mr. Serebrennikov's book is widely famous throughout the world. Students, teachers, and dancers in all fields of dance will find this important wo...

Reducere. "What a superb and inspiring book this is It is a celebration of the art of teaching ballet and it will delight anyone who is interested in classic...

Reducere. Winner of the Emme Award for Astronautical Literature, 200 First published by NASA in 2000 as Challenge to Apollo, these two volumes are the first ...

Introduces a new way to study the experiences of runaway slaves by defining different 'spaces of freedom' that fugitive slaves inhabited. The book ...

Synthesizes a wealth of new archaeological data to illuminate the origins of Maya civilization and the rise of Classic Maya culture. Prominent Maya...

Reducere. "A fascinating story."--Virginia Magazine "The detail of the discussion, the reliance on considerable primary evidence, and the overall contributio...

Reducere. "Makes a valuable contribution to the ever-widening field of Morrison studies by exploring the intricacies of Morrison's African references, giving...

Reducere. A world-famous ballerina's dramatic life Dancing Past the Light cinematically illuminates the glamorous and moving life story of Tanaquil "Tanny" L...