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Editor-in-Chief Temple University Press Acquires in politics, urban studies, and Philadelphia regional titles

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Join the panel discussion on Dr Averill Earls’ book: Love in the Lav on January 23rd at the Irish Georgian Society, 18:00-19:30pm

More information here ⬇️
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📚 Book available at @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social
@templeunivpress.bsky.social
@aearls.bsky.social

15.01.2026 14:30 👍 4 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 1
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400 Years of Salem, MA History This week in North Philly Note, Donna Seger and Brad Austin, coeditors of Salem’s Centuries, write about the history of a city that should be known for much more than just witches. If one loo…

Here's an overview of our new book out from @templeunivpress.bsky.social: Salem's Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City. 2026 is the 400th anniversary of Salem's European settlement, and its history is more than "witches": templepress.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/4...

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"Monument Lab – Re:Generation": Philadelphia Book Launch - Monument Lab Join us in Philadelphia for the launch of our new book, Monument Lab – Re:Generation. Edited by Paul M. Farber and Sue Mobley, the book offers responses through creative and impactful local projects o...

We are excited to celebrate the publication of MONUMENT LAB: RE:GENERATION tomorrow at the Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street in Philadelphia, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm monumentlab.com/events/monum...

16.01.2026 16:44 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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The Yellow Baldwin: William Gee Wong Reading William Gee Wong's Sons of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted in China and America (Temple University Press, 2024), one realizes how valuable the former

Great piece by Ishmael Reed on William Gee Wong, author of SONS OF CHINATOWN in CounterPunch
www.counterpunch.org/2025/12/19/t...

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Temple University Press’ Annual Holiday Give and Get This week in North Philly Notes, the staff at Temple University Press close out 2025 by suggesting the Temple University Press books they would give along with some non-Temple Univer…

Gift guide from Temple University Press! templepress.wordpress.com/2025/12/17/t...

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New book examines the political relationship between Disneyland and Anaheim Authors of the new book, "Disneyland Politics," dig into the questions of how Anaheim has balanced the theme park and the needs of its residents.

DISNEYLAND POLITICS featured in the Los Angeles Times. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Building a Social Contract: Modern Workers' Hous in Early Twentieth Century Join us as author Michael McCulloch, Professor of Architecture at Ferris State University, discusses his book on Detroit's housing history.

Mick McCulloch will present his book, BUILDING A SOCIAL CONTRACT at the main branch of the Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Avenue on December 9 at 6:00 pm.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/building-a...

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One knife, jelly first so that anyone with a peanut allergy can still use the jelly.

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Temple University Press was thrilled to see three of our books were named CHOICE Outstanding Academic Titles! This year's honorees are:

Reel Freedom, by Alyssa Lopez, 
The Fast Track, by Jane McManus
Canaries in the Code Mine, by Max Papadantonakis

02.12.2025 16:43 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Tomorrow in the Charles Library event space, Edward Epstein will present his book, RACE, REAL ESTATE, AND EDUCATION. There's still time to sign up to attend in person or online. Register here:
library.temple.edu/events/2063

18.11.2025 15:19 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Two opportunities to get beloved sportswriter Ray Didinger to sign copies of THE EAGLES ENCYCLOPEDIA: CHAMPIONS II

Carl's Cards, 22 West Eagle Road in Havertown, PA on November 15 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm.

Huxley & Hiro, 601 North Market Street in Wilmington, DE on November 16 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

14.11.2025 20:44 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Celebrating UP Week: Why does your Press TeamUP? November 10-14 is University Press (UP) week and we celebrate all week long with posts from the UP community. With its strong list of regional Philadelphia titles, Temple University Press has long …

Celebrating University Press Week with a blog about our partnerships @aupresses.bsky.social

templepress.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/c...

11.11.2025 14:38 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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It's UP Week! And the blog tour is back. Here's today's entry: templepress.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/c...

10.11.2025 16:11 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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New Book Announcement! Today is the publication date for A CENTURY OF MUSIC UNDER THE STARS: A HISTORY OF THE MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND ROBIN HOOD DELL, by Jack McCarthy, with Forewords by Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Catherine M. Cahill and Christopher L. Bruner.

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Handmade E-A-G-L-E-S bookmarks at the Barnes and Noble EXTON this weekend for Ray Didinger's EAGLES ENCYCLOPEDIA: CHAMPIONS II.

1:00 pm at the B&N 301 Main St, in Exton, PA.
Get there early MUST end at 3:00 pm!

06.11.2025 16:40 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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New Book Announcement! Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land: At Home in Santa Monica's Rent-Controlled Housing, by Lauren E. M. Everett, provides an in-depth look—from the tenants’ perspective—at the most controversial housing policy in America.

31.10.2025 20:29 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Sad to see the @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social lose yesterday. You can recall better times and games with Ray Didinger's THE EAGLES ENCYCLOPEDIA: CHAMPIONS II out October 15!

tupress.temple.edu/books/the-ea...

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We are excited to announce the forthcoming publication of A Century of Music Under the Stars, by Jack McCarthy, celebrating the remarkable legacy of the @manncenter.

🗓️ Coming November 7, 2025

Pre-order your copy today!
tupress.temple.edu/books/a-cent...

08.10.2025 16:59 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Shipping books out to the @urbanhistorya.bsky.social meeting October 8-11 at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Visit us in the Book Exhibit Room!

03.10.2025 15:01 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Adoption Memoirs Author Event with Marianne Novy, Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup Join us at **Books and Mortar** in Grand Rapids for a powerful evening with adoptee author **Marianne Novy**, as she discusses her latest work, ***Adoption Memoirs: Inside

Marianne Novy, author of ADOPTION MEMOIRS, will present her book at Books & Mortar, 966 Cherry Street SE, in Grand Rapids, MI, at 6:30pm. More information on the event can be found here. www.meetup.com/west-michiga...

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Ming-sho Ho, author of BE WATER, stops by Temple University Press' booth at the @apsa.bsky.social conference.

12.09.2025 14:06 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
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Aaron Javsicas, Editor-in-Chief at Temple University Press, poses at the @apsa.bsky.social A converence with Tim Weaver (right), author of INEQUALITY, CRIME, AND RESISTENCE IN NEW YORK CITY.

Weaver will participate in an author meets critics panel on September 13 at 8:00 am PDT at the conference.

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Come visit Temple University Press' Booth #108, located in the East Convention Level, Exhibit Hall A, at the @apsa.bsky.social annual conference through September 12, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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Check out John Shjarback recieving copies of his new book, CHASING CHANGE IN CAMDEN. Congratulations on holding your ideas in your hands!

04.09.2025 19:11 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Ever-expanding AI continues to invade higher education Trump and Big Tech promise "human flourishing" in the UW System.

Neil Kraus, author of THE FANTASY ECONOMY, penned an editorial on AI and education for Tone Madison. tonemadison.com/articles/eve...

08.09.2025 21:21 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Wishing the E-A-G-L-E-S well tonight!
Fans, you can pre-order Ray Didinger's CHAMPIONS II (out in October) now! tupress.temple.edu/books/the-ea...

04.09.2025 13:33 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Fireside Reads | The Other Public Lands: Preservation, Extraction, and Politics on the Fifty States’ Natural Resource Lands. As the Trump administration in 2025 enables those who for three quarters of a century (“Land Grab” of the 1940s, Sagebrush Rebellion, Wise Use Movement) have sought privatization and transfer of feder...

A terrific review of Steven Davis' THE OTHER PUBLIC LANDS in The National Parks Traveler.
www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/08/fire...

14.08.2025 14:19 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Sarah Hoiland, author of RIGHTEOUS SISTERHOOD, and Temple University Press editor Ryan Mulligan, pose at the American Sociological Association meeting. Vist our display at Booth #542.

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