books News Archive
Faculty of Arts
Discover something new: Books to inspire, inform and entertain
August 11, 2023 —
Providing in-depth insights and analysis on a wide range of topics, from state schooling in British Columbia to essays of love and peace, our faculty are committed to sharing their research and creativity with the world. Whether you’re a student looking to expand your understanding, a researcher in need of reliable sources or simply someone with a thirst for knowledge, this sampling of books released over the past year are sure to provide the guidance you seek.
Faculty of Arts
Summer reads to pass the days
August 10, 2023 —
Books have always been the perfect companion for any journey, whether it's a grand adventure to a far-off destination or a quiet retreat in your backyard. To help you decide on your next summer read, here’s some exceptional books from Faculty of Arts alumni published over the past year, each with its own unique attraction.
Alumni
UM alumni are good reads too!
February 17, 2021 —
We've highlighted a few selections for book lovers to enjoy during I Love to Read Month
Faculty of Arts
CBC: Guy Gavriel Kay’s Fionavar Tapestry series optioned for television
December 21, 2017 —
Guy Gavriel Kay's [BA/75, Philosophy] Fionavar Tapestry series, which has sold over a million copies worldwide since being published in the 1980s, has been optioned for television.
Top 5 2017 University of Manitoba Press Books
December 19, 2017 —
Here are a few highlights from a festive year in publishing
Faculty of Education
Telling a storyteller’s story
March 8, 2017 —
Knowing time was short, author Gregory Bryan asked the printers to ship a copy of his book early so that the subject of the biography, failing in health, could review its pages. Titled, “Paul Goble, Storyteller,” the account documents the life of the award-winning children’s author and illustrator, the product of four years of work. Although he sadly passed away two weeks before the book’s release, Prof. Bryan knew how Goble felt about the results of their labour.
Nat’l Post: How the story of Canada before television is the story of radio
January 4, 2017 —
History's Len Kuffert has a new book out: Canada Before Television: Radio, Taste, and the Struggle for Cultural Democracy
University of Manitoba Press’ latest book: A Two-Spirit Journey
May 17, 2016 —
Her story is one of enduring and ultimately overcoming the social, economic, and health legacies of colonialism
Faculty of Architecture
Book on city parks wins award
December 2, 2015 —
'It presents insights to the planning, design, management, funding and future plans for a human-made landscape'
Faculty of Education
New children’s literature text aims to provide inspiration for teachers’ book lists
November 24, 2015 —
'This is maybe a starting point to constructing your own list of best books,' says Bryan