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Stefan Kiesbye After moving from Berlin to a picture-perfect village on the Baltic Coast, Benno finds a murdered woman in the woods and initiates an investigation. Distributed on behalf of Panhandler Books, an imprint of the Department of English and World Languages at the University of West Florida
“Amaris Castillo’s engaging debut paints a warm, lively portrait of her parents’ bodega in Florida and the community that surrounds it.” —SHELF AWARENESS, STARRED REVIEW Bodega Stories
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Anywhere Else Essays on Florida Rachel Knox Paperback $28.00
“Equal parts cultural critique and love letter, this book is a gift: smart, funny, and brimming with stories only a local can tell. Anywhere Else establishes Knox as one of Florida’s compelling new voices.”—Edgar Gomez, author of Alligator Tears
Other People’s Mothers Julie Marie Wade Paperback $28.00
“Explores what we learn and carry into adulthood about care, our bodies, silence, anger, fear, jealousy, death, and desire from watching and listening to our mothers, when, oftentimes, they do not realize we are paying attention.”—Julia Koets, author of PINE and The Rib Joint: A Memoir in Essays
South Moon Under Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Foreword by Lauren Groff Paperback $19.95
“Very worthy of reading a hundred years after it was first published. . . . South Moon Under is a work of witness.”—From the foreword by Lauren Groff
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Exiles in Eden Life Among the Ruins of Florida’s Great Recession Paul Reyes Paperback $28.00
“A compelling combination of memoir, history and reportage from one of the states hardest hit by the housing collapse.”—BookPage
Michener’s South Pacific Stephen J. May Paperback $24.95
“For anyone wanting a deeper understanding of the evolution of this classic and enduring musical and its literary source, May’s book is of considerable interest.” —BROADSIDE, Newsletter of the Theatre Library Association
The Uncollected Writings of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Edited by Rodger L. Tarr and Brent E. Kinser
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“Archaeologist Judith Bense offers us an approachable, lucid summary of a period that has intrigued those with an interest in Florida’s storied past for generations.” —MIKE BUNN
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Early Spanish Florida Unearthing the History of America’s Oldest Colony Judith A. Bense Paperback $32.00 Co-published with Florida Humanities
State of War A History of World War II in Florida Anthony D. Atwood Paperback $28.00
Cow Creek Chronicles The Rise and Fall of an Early Florida Cattle Ranch Gregory Enns Paperback $28.00
Cultural Sites of North Florida A Backroads Guide to Small Museums and Other Local Treasures Ronnie Lovler and Dixie Neilson Paperback $19.95
Fort Mose Colonial America’s Black Fortress of Freedom Kathleen Deagan, Darcie MacMahon, and Jane Landers second edition
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The Gideon Case Inside the Supreme Court’s Historic Right to Counsel Decision Bruce R. Jacob Hardcover $45.00
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Florida’s Lost Galleon The Emanuel Point Shipwreck Edited by Roger C. Smith Paperback $26.95
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A Technological History of Florida
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From Sails to Spacecraft Brad Massey Hardcover $38.00
The Florida Life of Thomas Edison Michele Wehrwein Albion Paperback $28.00
“A rich and interesting portrayal of Thomas and Mina Edison’s work, recreation, and community activism in the Sunshine State.”—Florida Historical Quarterly
Florida Spectacular Extraordinary Places and Exceptional Lives Cathy Salustri Paperback $26.95
Sunshine State Mafia A History of Florida’s Mobsters, Hit Men, and Wise Guys Doug Kelly Paperback $28.00
Cassadaga The South’s Oldest Spiritualist Community Edited by John J. Guthrie, Jr., Phillip Charles Lucas, and Gary Monroe Paperback $29.95
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Bad Guys, Bullets, and Boat Chases True Stories of Florida Game Wardens
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“Stories are brimming with confrontations and high-stakes action. . . . Once you get into this book, you won’t be able to put it down.”—Florida Weekly
Voices from Mariel Oral Histories of the 1980 Cuban Boatlift José Manuel García Paperback $22.95
“Powerful and gripping reading. It captures vividly the denigrating, dangerous, and harrowing experiences that a human being will endure in the pursuit of freedom.”—Yvonne M. Conde, author of Operation Pedro Pan: The Untold Exodus of 14,048 Cuban Children
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“A fascinating and often heartening story of adaptation and survival in a fast-changing world. The Kite and the Snail will expand your capacity for surprise.” —MICHELLE NIJHUIS
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The Kite and the Snail An Endangered Bird, Its Unlikely Prey, and a Story of Hope in a Changing World Hilary Flower Paperback $28.00
Of Slash Pines and Manatees A Highly Selective Field Guide to My Suburban Wilderness Andrew Furman FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY STETSON KENNEDY AWARD FLORIDA BOOK AWARDS, HONORABLE MENTION FOR FLORIDA NONFICTION
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Climate Crossroads Action and Reckoning in the American South John M. Dunn Paperback $29.95
“Climate Crossroads tackles tough, timely subject matter with aplomb. This is a fascinating story that is rife with historical fact and a smart, well-informed analysis of our current environmental problems and their potential solutions.” —Ayurella Horn-Muller, author of Devoured: The Extraordinary Story of Kudzu, the Vine That Ate the South
Florida Springs From Geography to Politics and Restoration Christopher F. Meindl FLORIDA BOOK AWARDS, GOLD MEDAL FOR FLORIDA NONFICTION AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF GEOGRAPHERS GLOBE BOOK AWARD
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Tampa Bay The Story of an Estuary and Its People Evan P. Bennett FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY STETSON KENNEDY AWARD
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Regional Landscape Conservation Planning Wildlife, Connectivity, and the Florida Model Edited by Reed F. Noss and Thomas S. Hoctor Hardcover $90.00
Dry Tortugas Stronghold of Nature Ian Wilson-Navarro FLORIDA BOOK AWARDS, GOLD MEDAL FOR VISUAL ARTS
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9½ x 9 | 190 color photos | Hardcover $34.95 Co-published with Florida Humanities
Awe-inspiring photographs by National Geographic Explorer Mac Stone
Cypress The Last Old-Growth Swamps Mac Stone 10½ × 10½ | 144 color photos | Hardcover $50.00
“Inspiring, illuminating, unknown. Every living thing in these swamps has purpose, reason, and beauty. Mac Stone’s images will make you fall in love with this place and come to understand why this part of the country is so precious.”—Anne Farrar, assistant managing editor for photography, National Geographic “With breathtaking imagery and deep reverence for place, Stone reveals forests that remain powerful strongholds for birds and biodiversity.” —Elizabeth Gray, CEO, National Audubon Society
Tracing Florida Journeys Explorers, Travelers, and Landscapes Then and Now
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“This book awakens a sense of wonder. The true provenance of that wonder is natural Florida, elements of which we can appreciate today, as you will appreciate this book.”—Jack E. Davis, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea Co-published with Florida Humanities
Wild Florida An Animal Odyssey Kirsten Hines FLORIDA BOOK AWARDS, GOLD MEDAL FOR VISUAL ARTS FLORIDA AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION, SUNSHINE STATE AWARD NATIONAL LEAGUE OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN, INC., MARJORIE DAVIES ROLLER NONFICTION AWARD
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Forces of Nature A History of Florida Land Conservation Clay Henderson
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Water from Stone Archaeology and Conservation at Florida’s Springs Jason O’Donoughue Paperback $28.00
“Deserves to be read by anyone interested in Florida’s threatened environments.” —T. R. Kidder, director of the Washington University in St. Louis Geoarchaeology Lab
Fishes in the Fresh Waters of Florida An Identification Guide and Atlas Robert H. Robins, Lawrence M. Page, James D. Williams, Zachary S. Randall, and Griffin E. Sheehy Hardcover $60.00
All Things Beautiful Wonders from the Collections of the Florida Museum of Natural History Florida Museum of Natural History Text by Heather Dewar | Photographs by Kristen B. Grace Edited by Beverly Sensbach | Design by Hollis H. Wooley FLORIDA BOOK AWARDS, GOLD MEDAL FOR VISUAL ARTS
12 x 10 | 144 color illus. | Hardcover $65.00 Distributed on behalf of the Florida Museum of Natural History
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The Florida Meadow Manual Creating and Maintaining Resilient Green Spaces Gage Daniel J. LaPierre and Isabella Guttuso Browne Paperback $34.95
Living Shorelines for Florida A Practical Guide for Building Coastal Resilience Savanna Barry, Vincent Encomio, Marjorie Shropshire, and Ginny Stibolt Hardcover $70.00
Your Florida Guide to Butterfly Gardening A Guide for the Deep South Jaret C. Daniels second edition
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Florida’s Edible Wild Plants A Guide to Collecting and Cooking Peggy Sias Lantz Paperback $19.95
Adventures of a Transplanted Gardener Advice for New Florida Gardeners Ginny Stibolt Paperback $24.95
“Gardening in Florida is not like gardening elsewhere. This is a book that will surely prove useful to every other gardener ‘transplanted’ to Florida from somewhere else—and the rest of us who are still catching on despite years here in the Sunshine State.”—Craig N. Huegel, author of The Nature of Plants: An Introduction to How Plants Work
Florida Wildflowers A Comprehensive Guide Walter Kingsley Taylor Paperback $35.00
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A Step-by-Step Guide to a Florida Native Yard Ginny Stibolt and Marjorie Shropshire Paperback $21.95
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Pond Birds Gator Basketball—The Whole Story from the Inside Bill Koss
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Havana Hardball Spring Training, Jackie Robinson, and the Cuban League César Brioso Paperback $24.95
“This book chronicles baseball history at its best, covering an important chapter in U.S.–Cuba social history.”—Library Journal
SPORTS & RECREA TION Gator basketball from beginnings to Billy Donovan
On a Rising Swell Surf Stories from Florida’s Space Coast Dan Reiter FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHARLTON TEBEAU AWARD FOREWORD INDIES BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS
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“Intimate and charged with life . . . Reiter’s conversations with and profiles of Florida surfers capture not just thrilling rides but ways of life and drifts of mind. . . . [A] rousing celebration of surfing Florida’s Space Coast over decades.” —Publishers Weekly, Editor’s Pick “A surfing classic fit to sit beside John Long’s The Big Drop (1999) and William Finnegan’s Barbarian Days (2015).”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
Hiker’s Guide to the Sunshine State Sandra Friend and Chris Stevens second edition SECOND PLACE, FLORIDA OUTDOOR WRITERS ASSOCIATION EXCELLENCE IN CRAFT AWARD
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“A trail-by-trail guide to hiking and walking opportunities in Florida. . . . A well-done guide, easy to use and inclusive.”—Southeastern Naturalist
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Florida Trail Hikes Top Scenic Destinations on Florida’s National Scenic Trail Sandra Friend and John Keatley third edition
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“The Florida National Scenic Trail is a one-of-a-kind hiking experience. Flat and semitropical, free of snow in the winter months, the trail provides nature’s response to development throughout the state, particularly our coasts: clear springs, thick forests, palmetto hammocks, marshy ponds, and remote lakes. Don’t forget to take Florida Trail Hikes by Sandra Friend and John Keatley when you pack your compass and water.”—Jim Kern, founder of the Florida Trail and the Florida Trail Association
Backpacking Florida Johnny Molloy Paperback $24.95
“An excellent book. I’ve been backpacking for 50 years and learned a lot about backpacking the state. Molloy breaks down tips and tricks for having a fun and successful backpacking experience.”—Joe Cuhaj, author of Hiking the Gulf Coast: A Guide to the Area’s Greatest Hiking Adventures
Paddler’s Guide to the Sunshine State Sandy Huff and Lars Andersen second edition
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“A great all-in-one paddling guide—with everything from the state’s best water trails to nitty-gritty advice about weather, equipment and supplies.”—Lonely Planet Miami & the Keys
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Sallie Ann Robinson’s Kitchen Food and Family Lore from the Lowcountry Sallie Ann Robinson 75 color photos | Hardcover $30.00
“Part personal narrative, part culinary and cultural archive, [Robinson’s] newest cookbook . . . documents the variety of dishes passed down through Gullah families for generations.” —Southern Living
The Cuban Sandwich A History in Layers Andrew T. Huse, Bárbara C. Cruz, and Jeff Houck FLORIDA BOOK AWARDS, GOLD MEDAL FOR COOKING CREATIVE LOAFING TAMPA BAY BEST OF THE BAY AWARDS, “BEST APPROACH TO PRESSING MATTERS”
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“The book unpacks . . . layers of history like those of the sandwich itself . . . to understand where it came from and how it has evolved. It weaves together research and profiles of artisans who are making the sandwich in different parts of the world today.”—NPR
The Versailles Restaurant Cookbook Ana Quincoces and Nicole Valls Hardcover $32.00
Versailles Restaurant has been at the heart of the Cuban-American community for decades, and this cookbook features some of the most beloved recipes from this Miami institution.
The American Beach Cookbook Marsha Dean Phelts Paperback $21.95
“Phelts’ culinary scrapbook is a delightful slice of Americana.”—Publishers Weekly “Nearly 300 recipes passed down through generations of visitors who frolicked and picnicked at American Beach.”—Tallahassee Democrat
Key Lime Cookin’ Joyce LaFray Paperback $8.95
The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook Adela Hernandez Gonzmart and Ferdie Pacheco anniversary edition
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In this narrated cookbook, Adela Hernandez Gonzmart and Ferdie Pacheco memorialize their passion for the Columbia, the nation’s largest Spanish restaurant and Florida’s oldest restaurant. This special 115th anniversary edition features a touching foreword by Andrea Gonzmart Williams, granddaughter of Adela.
“Diaz shares her deeply personal story of family and food, resulting in one of the best-ever memoirs with recipes.” —FOOD & WINE Coconuts and Collards Recipes and Stories from Puerto Rico to the Deep South Von Diaz FINALIST, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CULINARY PROFESSIONALS COOKBOOK AWARDS, LITERARY OR HISTORICAL FOOD WRITING CATEGORY
61 color photos | Hardcover $28.00
Good Catch Recipes and Stories Celebrating the Best of Florida’s Waters Pam Brandon, Katie Farmand, and Heather McPherson 150 color photos | Hardcover $30.00
Field to Feast Recipes Celebrating Florida Farmers, Chefs, and Artisans Pam Brandon, Katie Farmand, and Heather McPherson 155 color photos | Hardcover $28.00
The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook Dalia Colón FLORIDA BOOK AWARDS, GOLD MEDAL FOR COOKING
50 color photos | Hardcover $32.00
“The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook is a great addition to the Sunshine State bookshelf.”—Chef Art Smith, two-time James Beard Foundation Award winner “Colón makes her recipes seamlessly easy to follow, fun, and delightfully sunny. She’s captured our tastes and flavors.” —Chef Michelle Bernstein, James Beard Foundation Award winner
Taste the Islands Culinary Adventures in a Caribbean Kitchen Hugh Sinclair, Cynthia Verna, and Calibe Thompson 100 color photos | Hardcover $28.00
Modern Cuban A Contemporary Approach to Classic Recipes Ana Quincoces Foreword by Gloria Estefan FLORIDA BOOK AWARDS, SILVER MEDAL FOR COOKING
60 color photos | Hardcover $35.00
“Modern Cuban is a singular culinary achievement, a cookbook that honors a proud heritage and its traditions while respectfully, carefully, and—above all—creatively taking it into the modern era.”—Robert Irvine, host of Restaurant: Impossible
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“A vibrant theater can be the beating heart of a healthy community— a gathering place where important cultural conversations thrive. The story of how Tampa Theatre has served as a crucial cultural hub since before the Great Depression is one of the most significant tales in Tampa Bay history.” —ERIC DEGGANS critic-at-large, NPR
Tampa Theatre A Century of Stories Andrew T. Huse 9 × 9 | 236 color photos | Hardcover $30.00
Rada Photography Mid-Century Architecture and Culture in South Florida and the Caribbean Victor Deupi 7 x 9 | 31 color and 198 b/w illus. | Hardcover $45.00
The Highwaymen Florida’s African-American Landscape Painters Gary Monroe 10 x 8 | 63 color photos | Hardcover $39.95
Miami’s Art Boom From Local Vision to International Presence Elisa Turner FLORIDA BOOK AWARDS, GOLD MEDAL FOR VISUAL ARTS
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Florida Cowboys Keepers of the Last Frontier Photographs by Carlton Ward Jr. 11 x 9 | 284 color photos | Hardcover $48.00
“Without its lush ranchlands, there would be precious little left to see of old Florida, and nowhere for some of our most endangered wildlife to survive. Carlton Ward’s colorful tribute to this dwindling frontier is also a call to save what remains of it.”—Carl Hiaasen
Celebrating Florida Works of Art from the Vickers Collection Gary R. Libby 9 x 11 | 66 color illus. | Paperback $40.00
Sunset Colonies A Visual Elegy to South Florida’s Mobile Home Communities Diego Alejandro Waisman
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“A bravura performance in which Schiavone’s exquisite photographs and Larsen’s perceptive profiles introduce readers to some remarkable current, former, and aspiring dancers.” —LIBRARY JOURNAL, STARRED REVIEW
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Infinite Steps Thirty-Three Dancers and Their Lives in Ballet Gavin Larsen and Gene Schiavone 7 x 9 | 114 color illus. | Paperback $35.00
Motion Picture Paradise A History of Florida’s Film and Television Industry David Morton Paperback $26.95
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The First Hollywood Florida and the Golden Age of Silent Filmmaking Shawn C. Bean FLORIDA BOOK AWARDS, SILVER MEDAL FOR VISUAL ARTS
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Good Day Sunshine State How the Beatles Rocked Florida Bob Kealing Paperback $28.00 Co-published with Florida Humanities
Florida Soul From Ray Charles to KC and the Sunshine Band John Capouya FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHARLTON TEBEAU AWARD
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“The casual fan will enjoy dipping in and out of these stand-alone stories; the hardcore fanatic will relish wading deep into the musical waters.”—Wall Street Journal
Play All Night! Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East Bob Beatty Paperback $28.00
“This book examines the importance of guitarist Duane Allman as a musician, his leadership of the Allman Brothers band, and the power of the ABB’s seminal 1971 album At Fillmore East.”—Vintage Guitar
Jacksonville and the Roots of Southern Rock Michael Ray FitzGerald FLORIDA BOOK AWARDS, BRONZE MEDAL FOR FLORIDA NONFICTION
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Mission An American Congressman’s Voyage to Space Bill Nelson with a new preface
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In January 1986, US congressman and future NASA leader Bill Nelson flew on the mission of the Space Shuttle Columbia. Mission is Nelson’s account of his journey, now available in this paperback edition with a new preface.
Picturing Apollo 11 Rare Views and Undiscovered Moments J. L. Pickering and John Bisney 8½ x 11 | 325 color and 147 b/w photos | Hardcover $45.00
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Picturing the Space Shuttle The Early Years John Bisney and J. L. Pickering 8½ x 11 | 398 color and 89 b/w photos | Hardcover $45.00
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Lunar Outfitters Making the Apollo Space Suit Bill Ayrey Paperback $29.95
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Truth, Lies, and O-Rings Inside the Space Shuttle “Challenger” Disaster Allan J. McDonald with James R. Hansen Paperback $32.00
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