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THE HERO TWINS: A Navajo-English Story of the Monster Slayers
by Jim Kristofic
Illustrated by Nolan Karras James
Told in Navajo, the Diné language, and English, this story exists in many versions, and all demonstrate the importance of thinking, patience, persistence, bravery, and reverence. Read on... 
The compelling biography of a unique western rancher constantly adjusting to the inroads of modernity into his traditional way of life. Read on...
Edward Wright-Rios examines the much-maligned--- and sometimes celebrated--- character of Madre Matiana and her position in the development of Mexico. Read on...
THE HERO TWINS: A Navajo-English Story of the Monster Slayers
by Jim Kristofic
Illustrated by Nolan Karras James
Kirkus Reviews calls The Hero Twins "a thrillingly melodramatic tale kept close to its Navajo roots." Read the review here. 
TORTILLAS: A Cultural History
by Paula E. Morton
Shelf Awareness calls Tortillas "a highly readable, fascinating history of one of the world's most consumed staples." Read the review here.  

WINTER BREAK
UNM Press will be closed in observance of Winter Break from
Wednesday, December 24 through Sunday, January 4.

December 22 is the last day to place orders before Winter Break. 
 
UNM Press will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2015.  
 
UNM Press Spring 2015 Catalog



Discover new titles coming this spring!

 
by Thomas Fox Averill
Book Reading and Signing

Thursday, December 18, 2014
4:00pm
Creative Corners Gallery and Gifts
Topeka, KS
by Dede Feldman  
Book Reading and Signing   

Thursday, January 8, 2015
2:00pm
Taos Public Library
Taos, NM

Thursday, January 15, 2015
5:30pm
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
Albuquerque, NM 
by Don J. Usner
Book Reading and Signing

Sunday, January 11, 2015
1:00pm
Albuquerque Museum
Albuquerque, NM
by Jim Kristofic, Illustrated by Nolan James 
  Book Reading and Signing 
Music by Nolan James

Sunday, January 18, 2015
2:00pm
Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse
Santa Fe, NM
by Sharon Oard Warner
Book Reading and Signing

Thursday, January 22, 2015
7:00pm
Mesa Public Library
Los Alamos, NM 


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