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March 8th is International Women's Day, and to recognize the ongoing struggle for equal rights for women across the world, UC Press is spotlighting books that shine light on the issues facing women in America and across the globe.Fighting MadResisting the End of Roe v. Wadeedited by Krystale

The American Studies Now series refuses the distinction between politics and culture—focusing on historical cultures of power and protest on the one hand, or the political importance of cultural practices on the other. These short, timely books focus on the issues that matter today and are designed

Edited by Lia Tjandra, Art Director Emily Park, senior editor: This japchae recipe comes from my favorite Korean food blog, Maangchi. The sweet potato noodles are gluten free, and the dish is easily adaptable to different vegetables and proteins, so feel free to experiment according to your

The holidays are about imbibing (coffee in the morning, wine in the evening) and indulging (food all day, every day). Here are some gifts to slake your thirst this year.Save 30% on these and more books with promo code HOLIDAY30For the holiday mornings...Making Better CoffeeHow Maya Farm

Gifts for the national park enthusiast or the budding environmentalist, the perfect book to learn to love and live in the natural world is here.Save 30% on these and more books with promo code HOLIDAY30Atlas of YellowstoneSecond EditionThe second edition of the award-wi

Whether it's books in our World Literature in Translation collection or reading and understanding ancient languages, these books will take you on a trip around the world.Save 30% on these and more books with promo code HOLIDAY30World Literature in TranslationA stunning

Looking at food, art, music, and more, these books featuring historic and groundbreaking women make the perfect gift to illuminate these cultural and historical trailblazers.Save 30% on these and more books with promo code HOLIDAY30Mirror in the SkyThe Life and Music of Stevie Nicksby S

From epic classics of literature to deciphering ancient civilizations, these gifts are made for the curious historian in your life.Save 30% on these and more books with promo code HOLIDAY30The Iliad and the Odyssey Boxed Setby Homer, translated by Peter Green"An amazingly accessible tra

It’s graduation season again, and whether the graduate in your life is leaving college or onto their professional degree, they’ll have many new responsibilities and challenges to navigate. We’ve rounded up some of UC Press's bestsellers to help them transition into the future.