Bøger udgivet af University of Texas Press

An ambitious critical account of "spectral realism," a new, politically charged strain of literature, film, and art that responds to Colombia's drug wars, paramilitary violence, and resulting demands for justice.

In this sixth and final installment of his "Unnatural History of America" series, journalist Charles Bowden contrasts the intractable violence of man with the enduring beauty of the natural world, and its potential for regeneration.

Presenting new data from leading scholars in the field, this collection uses evidence from archaeology, hieroglyphic texts, chemical analyses, and art to explore the many ways food was integral to Classic Maya society.

From Superman and Batman to the X-Men and Young Avengers, Supersex interrogates the relationship between heroism and sexuality, shedding new light on our fantasies of both.

Since 1984 Lake|Flato Architects has been winning awards for its unique buildings committed to sustainability, beauty, and community; this generously illustrated book presents the firm's most striking creations.

In this first book on The LEGO Movie, renowned film and TV scholar Dana Polan shows how, through irony, savvy self-awareness, and knowingness about the culture industry, the blockbuster animated film makes for essential cinema.

A powerful collection of poetry by Syrian-Palestinian poet Ramy al-Asheq that gives voice to the complexity of exile in our contemporary world.

"The first literary biography of Edward Abbey in a generation, this thoughtful memoir serves as a meditation on the writing life, the cult of readers, reputation, and the literary afterlife of a well-known writer"--

Chef Jam Sanitchat delivers a charming love letter in the form of a cookbook to the Austin community she has embraced, supported, and fed since 2008.

Featuring over one hundred photographs taken after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, this book forces us to confront the human and environmental costs of nuclear war.

The award-winning work of Miro Rivera Architects is explored through texts, drawings, and original photography; from the Circuit of the Americas to Vertical House, this richly illustrated book offers a unique approach to understanding architecture and urbanism in Texas and beyond.

The first scholarly book on John Hughes examines Hollywood's complex relationship with genre, the role of the auteur in commercial cinema, and the legacy of favorites such as Sixteen Candles and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

Robert Clark returns to the photographs of the Permian Panthers he took thirty years ago for the iconic Friday Night Lights, with a selection of his previously unpublished photos plus portraits of the players and the community as they are today.

The inspiring biography of Donald Seldin, the physician, scientist, and academic leader who transformed the ramshackle Southwestern Medical College into a powerhouse of scientific research and patient care.

A Peruvian literary master returns with a provocative novel about the intersection of retribution and reconciliation--and a soldier's quest to confront the ghosts of his past after the Shining Path's reign of terror has ended.

Acclaimed sports writers Jessica Luther and Kavitha A. Davidson explore what it means to be a fan, even as ethical concerns--from doping to domestic violence--complicate the games we love

A comprehensive field guide to Texas's insects, featuring 1,300 species and over 2,700 photographs. Thanks to its size and geographic position, Texas is home to nearly 30,000 species of insects, likely making its insect population the most diverse in the nation. Ranging from eastern and western to temperate and tropical species, this vast array of insects can be difficult to identify. InCommon Insects of Texas and Surrounding States, John and Kendra Abbott have created the state's most comprehensive field guide to help readers recognize and understand these fascinating creatures. Containing 1,300 species and more than 2,700 photographs, this guide offers a wealth of information about the characteristics and behaviors of Texas's insects. Each chapter introduces an order with a discussion of general natural history and a description of other qualities helpful in distinguishing its various species, while every species' entry provides a state map showing where it is most likely to be found, a key displaying its seasonal distribution, information about its habitat, and corresponding photos. Featuring colored tabs for quick reference, a glossary, and information about other arthropods, this guide is the perfect companion for anyone wanting to identify and learn more about the many insects of Texas.';Expertly written and beautifully illustrated, this exceptional book will be of interest to both professional and beginning naturalists.' Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University

A reissue from the author of Blue Desert and The Red Caddy that charts the disintegration of the land, the loss of friends to drugs, and the decline of American innocence.

A field guide to Texas snakes. It offers resources to identify snakes including: 110 full-colour photos that show various snake, as well as 39 line drawings; 110 range maps; species accounts that describe each snake's appearance, look-alikes, size, and habitat; and, information on poisonous snakes and preventing and treating snakebites.

"The book discusses traditional Maya bonesetting, situating it in a global context, examining its approaches (both empirical and spiritual), and considering some of the pragmatic choices such bonesetters make with respect to biomedicine"--

Asking tough questions and connecting the dots across decades of suspicious events, from the Kennedy assassinations to 9/11 and the anthrax attacks, this book raises crucial questions about the consequences of Americans' unwillingness to suspect high gove

A poignant tale of childhood imagination that follows lonely six-year-old Ines as she explores both her fears about the outer world and the even greater mysteries of family life.

This book presents key moments from the lives of mavericks in the Muslim Mediterranean world at the turn of the twentieth century, showing how their nonconformity forced those around them to rethink basic values and mores.