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Voices of Medieval Women

Reveals how everyday women lived, survived, and thrived in medieval times through the lives of four extraordinary women.

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At a time of dramatic change for scholarship and publishing, we collaborate with faculty, librarians, authors, and students to stay ahead of today’s knowledge demands and shape the future of publishing.

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Sound and Music Studies

Journal of Sound and Music in Games presents high-quality research concerning all areas of music and/or sound in games. 

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    With the 2025 NCAA Football National Championship game near, "Tacking the Everyday" author Tracie Canada talks about her new book and her unique perspective on college football.
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    We're thrilled to announce a selection of our latest book signings, such as Sarah Bowen and Annie Hardison-Moody's "Enough: Ending Hunger in America for Once and All."
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  • UC Press December Award Winners

    UC Press is proud to publish award-winning authors and books across many disciplines. Below are our December 2024 award winners. Please join us in celebrating these scholars by sharing the news!
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    We live in an age of monsters. Humans have created monsters as well as defined who is a "monster." A new book explores what these monsters tell us about humanity's present and future.
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