Plume: Poems
Kathleen Flenniken"Plume is an excellent example of how documentary poetry can blend the personal impulse toward nostalgia with the journalistic imperative for objectivity, and the result is a stunning multifaceted take on this public tragedy." -
The Republic of Nature: An Environmental History of the United States
Mark Fiege"This imaginative and well-researched . . . approach should prompt scholars to continue to reexamine US history through an environmental prism. Recommended." -
The Promise of Wilderness: American Environmental Politics since 1964
James Morton Turner"His engaging analysis suggests a complex tale of political ideology, science, and pragmatism that shaped the expansion of wilderness areas throughout the US. Turner's book is a compelling and detailed read, worthy of attention by scholars and students alike. Highly recommended." -
In Extremis: Death and Life in 21st-Century Haitian Art
Edited by Donald J. Cosentino"There is a depth and richness . . . that is still missing from Haiti's coverage and representation in the mainstream press. Support these endeavors." -
The Strachwitz Frontera Collection of Mexican and Mexican American Recordings
Agustin Gurza, with Jonathan Clark"Chris Strachwitz . . . became an ardent collector of 'roots' recordings . . . and personally assembled this focused archive of some 147,000 items. Highly recommended." -
Quagmire: Nation-Building and Nature in the Mekong Delta
David Biggs"I learned that it is not a linear development how people use the environment or how the environment affects people; rather it is a dynamic equilibrium between humans and environment, and it is that interaction which shapes nation-building." -
"Quagmire is also an example of the challenges faced when trying to translate ambitions in historical narrative. How to tell a story of such complexity and nuance? . . . I expect [the answer] will come pretty close to the way Biggs has written his story." -
Voyages: To the New World and Beyond
Gordon Miller"The illustrations are almost magical, transporting the reader to a specific time and place. . . . Together with the text, the imagination is balanced with enough historical information to make the reading and viewing of this book a delight on many levels." -
The Carbon Efficient City
A-P Hurd and Al Hurd"A systematic approach that can make a difference . . . in areas like building construction, land use, transportation, electricity generation and how consumers can choose value while at the same time playing a role in a carbon efficient economy." -
Maestro: Recent Work by Lino Tagliapietra
Claudia Gorbman
"The free and ceaseless inventions on display in
'Maestro' are a pure delight."
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Klallam Dictionary
Timothy Montler"The new Klallam Dictionary - celebrated at the gathering of Klallam people from Elwha, Jamestown, and Port Gamble - holds the future of the language. And it holds a lot of history." -
Nisei Soldiers Break Their Silence: Coming Home to Hood River
Linda Tamura
"An important book about a shameful era in the history
of the Columbia gorge.
. . . Tamura uses interviews and newly uncovered
documents to tell a shocking story." -
Fair Trade from the Ground Up: New Markets for Social Justice
April Linton"This volume provides a rich, detailed framework for examining and discussing fair trade and the sustainability it encourages across the developed and developing worlds. Highly recommended." -
Oregon's Doctor to the World: Esther Pohl Lovejoy and a Life in Activism
Kimberly Jensen"A story of inspiration, courage, and leadership - a worthy read for anyone interested in the history of women in medicine." -
Seekers and Travellers: Contemporary Art of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Gary Wyatt
"A fabulous contemporary art collection book, filled with
rich contributions of art creations and their descriptions by a talented
trove of First Nation artists."
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Bartering with the Bones of Their Dead: The Colville Confederated Tribes and Termination
Laurie Arnold"Laurie Arnold, a member of the Lakes Band of Colville Confederated Tribes, writes thoroughly and sensitively about both sides." -
Qing Governors and Their Provinces: The Evolution of Territorial Administration in China, 1644-1796
R. Kent Guy"This book immediately establishes itself as one of the foundational works in the curriculum of Qing history, and should be read by all students of that subject at the earliest opportunity." -
A Storied Wilderness: Rewilding the Apostle Islands
James W. Feldman"An insightful chapter to the ongoing wilderness debates about the central role of humans in the wilderness." -
Where the Salmon Run: The Life and Legacy of Billy Frank Jr.
Trova Heffernan"A biography of a man who speaks his mind and stands up for what he believes." -
The Black Hat Eccentric: Artistic Visions of the Tenth Karmapa
Karl Debreczeny"At once a fascinating story of an unconventional artist and his times, and a landmark contribution to Tibetan studies." -