by The University of Michigan Press
April 30, 2010
It’s easy to imagine yourself transported back to a time when an Elder might have told stories like those in Whispers of the Ancients around a glowing hearth. Thanks to Tamarack Song’s storytelling skills, monsters, heroes, and shapeshifters come alive and open a doorway to the mysteries of life. Easily accessible to all ages, this is a book that speaks to each person at his or her own level of comprehension and need. It is as beautiful to read as it is to look at. Tamarack Song has sought out the stories of the North African and Central Asian tribal [...]
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by kris bishop
April 29, 2010
Congratulations to the University of Michigan 2010 Graduates! President Barack Obama will deliver the spring 2010 commencement address at the University of Michigan Stadium (“The Big House”) on May 1, 2010, and will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree. To honor the occasion, we’re giving away a free copy of John Kenneth White’s new book Barack Obama’s America (click the cover for more information) to the person who guesses the number closest to the official tally of stadium-goers. To enter, click the link below, fill out your best guess, and check back here next week for the official count [...]
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