Meet the Authors: Rouge River Revived
Are you interested in the efforts to restore and protect the Rouge River watershed? Join us for a Q&A discussion with John H. Hartig and Jim Graham, editors of the recent book "Rouge River Revived: How People Are Bringing Their River Back to Life"! After pollution from the Ford complex and neighboring factories literally caused the river to catch on fire in 1969, community groups launched a Herculean effort to restore and protect the watershed. Today the Rouge stands as one of the most successful examples of urban river revival in the country.
Meet the Author: Ken Fischer
Do you love stories about working with famous performing artists and local communities? Join us for a Q&A discussion with Ken Fischer, author of "Everybody In, Nobody Out: Inspiring Community at Michigan's University Musical Society" on Tuesday, February 28th. For 30 years, Ken Fischer led the University Musical Society (UMS), one of the oldest performing arts presenters in the country. He worked to expand and diversify UMS’s audiences and performances in music, dance, and theater.
Meet the Author: Christopher W. Dick
We are excited to host this virtual discussion with UM Professor Chris Dick about our classic guidebooks "Michigan Trees" and "Michigan Shrubs and Vines!"
Join us to learn more about the plants that grow in Michigan, as well as information on their characteristics, habitat, distribution, and what you need to know to identify them!
Meet the Author: Monte Nagler
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Meet the Author: Wolves of Isle Royale
What do you know about studying the wolves on Isle Royale National Park? Join us for a Q&A discussion with wildlife biologist and author of "The Wolves of Isle Royale," Rolf Peterson on Tuesday, October 25th. The book features his firsthand account of the relationship that exists between the wolf and the moose on the island.
About the Author:
Rolf O. Peterson is known worldwide for his wolf research. His photographs have been published in National Geographic, Audubon, and National Wildlife. He is Professor Emeritus and Research Professor at Michigan Technological University.
Meet the Author: Sing to the Colors
Join us for a conversation with Jim Tobin, author of "Sing to the Colors: : A Writer Explores Two Centuries at the University of Michigan." The Detroit News wrote that the book is "A fascinating look at sometimes overlooked parts of the university's history."
About the Author:
James Tobin teaches literary journalism and narrative history in the Department of Media, Journalism, and Film at Miami University in Oxford, OH. He earned his Ph.D. in history at the University of Michigan and worked for 12 years as a reporter for The Detroit News. He is author of several books, including Ernie Pyle’s War, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award.
Meet the Author: Jazz from Detroit
Continuing the livestream from the Meet the Author event with Mark Stryker!
A reminder that "Jazz from Detroit" is on sale for $20 and free shipping during the month of August. Visit https://www.press.umich.edu/4454129/jazz_from_detroit and use the discount code "UMGL20JAZZ" when you check out.
Meet the Author: Looking for Hickories
We're excited to have author Tom Springer as our guest tonight to discuss writing and his Michigan Notable Book “Looking for Hickories: The Forgotten Wildness of the Rural Midwest!” Comment with any questions you would like him to answer during the event.
About the Speaker:
Tom Springer is Vice President of Development at Kalamazoo Nature Center. Tom's writing also appears in publications such as Michigan Blue, Notre Dame Magazine and The Front Porch Republic. He earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Western Michigan University and holds a master's degree environmental journalism from Michigan State University.
"Looking for Hickories" is on sale for $12 and free shipping during the month of July. Visit https://www.press.umich.edu/310459/looking_for_hickories and use the discount code "UMGL12TOM" when you check out.
Meet the Author: The North Country Trail
Join us to learn about the North Country Trail! The trail is the longest National Scenic Trail in the U.S, winding through New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. There will be a Q&A for attendees.
About the Speaker:
Andrea Ketchmark is Executive Director of the North Country Trail Association. She became Executive Director in 2017 after serving as NCTA’s Director of Trail Development since 2009. She enjoys exploring the Trail and other outdoor spaces in Michigan and beyond.
"The North Country Trail" is on sale for $12 and free shipping during the month of June. Visit https://www.press.umich.edu/4913001/north_country_trail and use the discount code "UMGL12TRAIL" when you check out.
Meet the Authors: Amphibians and Reptiles of the Great Lakes Region
Join us for an event with James H. Harding and David A. Mifsud, authors of the book "Amphibians and Reptiles of the Great Lakes Region!"
"Amphibians and Reptiles of the Great Lakes Region" is on sale for $14 and free shipping during the month of May. Visit https://www.press.umich.edu/8158176/amphibians_and_reptiles_of_the_great_lakes_region_revised_ed and use the discount code "UMGL14FROGS" when you check out.
Please comment with any questions you have for the authors!
Meet the Authors: The Forests of Michigan
Celebrate the return of warmer weather by learning about Michigan's forests! Join us for a discussion on “The Forests of Michigan” by Donald I. Dickmann and Larry A. Leefers. The Michigan Notable book uses beautiful color photographs to give readers a look at the natural history, ecology, management, economic importance, and use of the amazing forests that cover Michigan. Comment with any questions you would like the authors to answer!
About the Authors:
Donald I. Dickmann is Professor Emeritus of Forestry at Michigan State University and holds a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin. He is also the author of "The Culture of Poplars." Larry A. Leefers is Associate Professor in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University. He holds a doctorate from Michigan State University.
At the end of the video, the authors recommend the following books.
Larry Leefers:
Breaking New Ground by Gifford Pinchot (autobiography). (Original--1947. Island Press, 1998.)
Travels with Charley in Search of America. by John Steinbeck. (Original--1962. Penguin Books, 2017)
Blue Highways: A Journey into America. by William Least Heat-Moon. (Original--1983. Back Bay Books, 2013)
Donald Dickmann:
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich (Harper, 2021)
A World on the Wing by Scott Weidensaul (W. W. Norton & Company, 2021)
Beyond the Hundredth Meridian: John Wesley Powell and the Second Opening of the West by Wallace Stegner (Penguin, 1992)
Meet the Author: Great Lakes Rocks
Are you fascinated by rocks? We are speaking with Stephen E. Kesler, author of “Great Lakes Rocks: 4 Billion Years of Geologic History in the Great Lakes Region.” The book takes readers on a fascinating journey through geologic history, beginning with an investigation of the surface features—the hills and valleys, waterfalls and caves, and the Great Lakes themselves—that we encounter on a daily basis. Comment with any questions for the author.
"Great Lakes Rocks" is on sale for $16 and free shipping during the month of March. Visit https://www.press.umich.edu/9437670/great_lakes_rocks and use the discount code "UMGL16ROCK" when you check out.
About the Author:
Stephen E. Kesler is Emeritus Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan.
Meet the Author: Idlewild
What do you know about Idlewild, an African American resort community founded in western Michigan in 1912? At 7:00 PM on Wednesday, February 23rd we are discussing “Idlewild: The Rise, Decline, and Rebirth of a Unique African American Resort Town” by Ronald J. Stephens. The book looks at the rapid rise and decline of this pivotal landmark in African American and leisure history, as well as how it intersects with race, class, tourism, entertainment, and historical preservation in the US. Please comment with any questions!
"Idlewild" is on sale for $18 and free shipping during the month of February. Visit https://www.press.umich.edu/7131374/idlewild and use the discount code "UMGL18IDLE" when you check out. Michigan residents can also read the ebook for free on ReadMichigan.org
Meet the Author: The Kirtland's Warbler
Join us for a virtual event with William Rapai, author of the Michigan Notable Book "The Kirtland's Warbler: The Story of a Bird's Fight Against Extinction and the People Who Saved It"! Please comment with any questions you would like us to ask the author during the Q&A.
Meet the Author: Isadore's Secret
Join us live with author Mardi Link to discuss her true crime book "Isadore's Secret: Sin, Murder, and Confession in a Northern Michigan Town." This book is a gripping account of the mysterious disappearance of a young nun in a northern Michigan town and the national controversy that followed when she turned up dead and buried in the church basement. Comment with any questions you would like Mardi Link to answer during the event!
Isadore's Secret is on sale for $12 and free shipping during the month of November. Visit https://www.press.umich.edu/1481044/isadores_secret and use the discount code "UMGL12SECRET" when you checkout.
About the Author:
Mardi Link is a journalist; a former police reporter; and the author of several books, including two other true crime books, When Evil Came to Good Hart and Wicked Takes the Witness Stand: A Tale of Murder and Twisted Deceit in Northern Michigan.
Meet the Author: Conquering Heroines
Join us to learn about the group of Ann Arbor women who banded together in the 1970s to force the University of Michigan to treat women the same as men. "Conquering Heroines" author Sara Fitzgerald drew on oral histories and new interviews with living participants to chronicle this pivotal moment in the history of the women's movement and the University of Michigan. Please comment with any questions for the author!
About the Author:
Sara Fitzgerald is a former editor and new-media developer for the Washington Post and was the first woman to serve as editor-in-chief of the Michigan Daily. She is the author of Elly Peterson: “Mother” of the Moderates (University of Michigan Press, 2012) and The Poet’s Girl (Thought Catalog Books, 2020). www.sarafitzgerald.com
"Conquering Heroines" is on sale for $15 and free shipping during the month of October. Just visit https://www.press.umich.edu/11513692/conquering_heroines and use the discount code "UMGL15HERO" when you check out.
Meet the Authors: Cheers to Michigan
Join us to learn about Michigan’s fascinating drinking history and today’s cocktail culture! "Cheers to Michigan" authors Tammy Coxen and Lester Graham are the co-hosts of Michigan Radio's biweekly Cheers! segment. Follow along with the Apple Business cocktail recipe below!
About the Authors:
Tammy Coxen is the owner of Tammy's Tastings in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where for over a decade she has created unique food and drink experiences for clients. Find more information at https://www.tammystastings.com/
Lester Graham is a nationally award-winning reporter at Michigan Radio and host of Stateside and The Environment Report, where he covers a wide range of news and policy issues in the state.
"Cheers to Michigan" is on sale for $12 and free shipping during the month of September. Just visit https://www.press.umich.edu/11330882/cheers_to_michigan and use the discount code "UMGL12CHEERS" when you check out.
Apple Business
2 oz gin
1 oz apple cider
1/2 oz lime juice
1/2 oz honey syrup (see below)
Garnish: apple slice
Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake and strain into ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish.
Honey Syrup
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup hot water
If honey is fluid, stir until thoroughly combined. If honey is crystallized, heat on stove until completely dissolved. Let cool, and store refrigerated. Yield: 5 oz
