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INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS PRESS UNIVERSITY INDIANA FALL 2020 FALL INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS FALL 2020 CONTENTS Trade Books Red Lightning ...........................................................................4 History ......................................................................................9 Quarry Books .........................................................................10 Railroads .................................................................................12 General Interest ..................................................................... 14 Blue Light Books .................................................................... 15 Scholarly Books Military History .....................................................................18 Paleontology ......................................................................... 20 Art ...........................................................................................21 Education .............................................................................. 22 Well House/WTIU ................................................................. 24 Music ..................................................................................... 26 Film & Media ..........................................................................31 Folklore & Ethnomusicology ................................................ 43 Jewish Studies ...................................................................... 46 Religious Studies .................................................................. 54 Ethnomusicology ...................................................................57 Political Science .................................................................... 58 Africa ..................................................................................... 59 Europe ................................................................................... 60 Middle East ........................................................................... 64 Philosophy ............................................................................ 66 General Interest ................................................................... 69 Journals ..................................................................................... 70 Ordering Information .............................................................. 91 Bestsellers................................................................................ 96 Index By Title .................................................................................... 99 By Subject ............................................................................. 100 iupress.org tfyi SEASON YEAR CONTENTS Trade Books Red Lightning ......................................................................4-15 General Interest ............................................................... 16-43 Scholarly Books Education .............................................................................. 46 Film & Media .................................................................... 47-57 Folklore & Ethnomusicology .......................................... 58-64 Jewish Studies ..................................................................65-71 Literature and Poetry .......................................................72-74 Music ................................................................................ 75-78 TRADEPaleontology ..........................................................................79 Philosophy ........................................................................80-87 Global Studies & Political Science ................................. 88-89 Africa ............................................................................... 90-92 Americas ..........................................................................93-95 Europe ............................................................................. 96-99 Russia & Eastern Europe ............................................. 100-103 Middle East ....................................................................104-110 Journals ..................................................................................... 113 Bestsellers ................................................................................ 130 Ordering Information............................................................... 133 Index by Title ............................................................................ 138 << B ROLL >> << B ROLL Index by Subject ...................................................................... 140 iupress.indiana.edu source Front Cover: Still from Book, by Author Back Cover: Still from Book, by Author t f y i Weird Earth Debunking Strange Ideas about Our Planet Donald R. Prothero Foreword by Michael Shermer Aliens. Ley lines. Water dowsing. Conspiracies and myths captivate imaginations and promise mystery and magic. Whether it’s arguing about the moon landing hoax or a Frisbee-like Earth drifting through | RED LIGHTNING | RED space, when held up to science and critical thinking, these ideas fall flat. In Weird Earth: Debunking Strange Ideas About Our Planet, Donald R. Prothero demystifies these conspiracies and offers answers to some FALL 2020 FALL of humanity’s most outlandish questions. Applying his extensive scientific knowledge, Prothero corrects misinformation that con artists and quacks use to hoodwink others about geology—hollow earth, expanding earth, and bizarre earthquakes—and mystical and paranormal happenings—healing crystals, alien landings, and the gates of hell. By deconstructing wild claims such as prophesies of imminent natural disasters, Prothero provides a way for everyone to recognize dubious assertions. Prothero answers these claims with facts, offering historical and scientific context in a light-hearted manner that is accessible to everyone, no matter their background. With a careful layering of evidence in geology, archaeology, and biblical and historical records, Prothero’s Weird Earth examines each conspiracy and myth and leaves no question unanswered. Donald R. Prothero is the author of numerous books and scientific papers September 2020 Science including UFOS, Chemtrails, and Aliens: What Science Says, Reality Check: How 248 pages, 6 x 9, 63 b&w illus. Science Deniers Threaten Our Future, and Abominable Science! Origins of the Yeti, Cloth 978-1-68435-061-2 $20.00, £16.00 Nessie, and Other Famous Cryptids. He taught college geology and paleontology Also available as an e-book for 40 years, at Caltech, Columbia, Cal Poly Pomona, and Occidental, Knox, Vassar, Glendale, Mt. San Antonio, and Pierce Colleges. 8 “Weird Earth is about the facts and the people who don’t believe them. Don Prothero describes the process of science—and the process of not accepting it. If you’re wondering if humans walked on the Moon, if you’ve wondered where the lost City of Atlantis went, or if you’re wondering what your cat will do before an earthquake, check out Weird Earth. (They sure did. It was never lost. And, your cats won’t do any more than they ever do.) Don Prothero lays it out for us Earthlings—and it’s weird.” —Bill Nye, CEO, The Planetary Society “Weird Earth is a science-based analysis of various dubious and ‘crank’ geological beliefs and is especially useful to lay readers curious about these so-called unexplained topics.” —Benjamin Radford, Deputy Editor, Skeptical Inquirer Images from Weird Earth by Donald R. Prothero 9 The Legend of Bigfoot Leaving His Mark on the World T. S. Mart and Mel Cabre Sasquatch. Skunk Ape. He’s everywhere. The most well-known cryptid in American history, Bigfoot is as feared as he is loved. The subject of thousands of stories, this creature has been pegged as a monster terrorizing the woods, a supernatural entity stealthily living | RED LIGHTNING | RED among us with an otherworldly agenda, or simply an animal trying to live a life of seclusion. With various theories and beliefs abounding, research and discussion have become a hobby for many, and even an occupation for some. In The Legend of Bigfoot: Leaving His Mark on the World, T. S. Mart and Mel Cabre reveal the myths, personal stories, FALL 2020 FALL and pop culture surrounding the legendary icon. Featuring more than 80 images recreating the Bigfoot’s appearance from firsthand accounts and folktales, The Legend of Bigfoot showcases the many faces of the creature. Included are the Boston Bahumagosh, which is said to weigh up to 400 pounds, stand up to 10 feet tall, and terrorize the Boston area; the Honey Island Swamp Monster—also known as the Louisiana Wookie—who roams the Louisiana swamps with yellow or red eyes; and the Wendigo, placed between 7 and 15 feet tall with long, yellow fangs and yellow-tinted skin. Half phantom, half beast, the Wendigo lives in the forest and dates back to the earliest Native American legends. Featuring legends, culture, and history from across the globe, The Legend of Bigfoot brings the famed cryptid to life in this entertaining and accessible guide. September 2020 Science T. S. Mart specializes in writing true-to-life stories, showcasing ordinary people 224 pages, 6 x 9, 83 b&w illus. Cloth 978-1-68435-035-3 $20.00, £16.00 in extraordinary circumstances. Her short story “Delivering Hope” won first Also available as an e-book place in a national competition and appeared in a bestselling anthology. With a background in social work, T. S. makes her home in a small Midwestern town, writing to inspire and entertain. Mel Cabre has