Truman State University Press: 145 books

In 1622, thirteen-year-old Elizabeth Jennings fell strangely ill. After doctors’ treatments proved useless, her family began to suspect the child had been bewitched, a suspicion that was confirmed when Elizabeth accused their neighbor Margaret Russell of witchcraft. In the events that followed,...

John Calvin made a significant contribution to the world of early modern printing. Jean-François Gilmont, one of the foremost experts in the field, has thoroughly researched and presented all aspects of John Calvin's interaction with books—from the authors he read, to the works he wrote, to his...

Victoria Brockmeier assembles a mosaic of storytelling, ecopoetics, and a boldly embodied feminism in her award-winning collection of poems. Both sumptuous and intricate, these poems attend to the smallness of human experience without sacrificing their capacity for excavating observation and sharp wit. They revel in the unexpectedly beautiful and the beautifully broken.

In this inside look at the folk tradition of hand fishing, Mary Grigsby interviews thirty Missouri noodlers to examine this sports appeal. The skill of catching spawning catfish with the bare hands is passed down through generations and builds a sense of community among participants despite, or perhaps...

Jim Thomas deftly weaves simple themes of midwestern rural life into exceptional reflections on the human experience. These lyric and narrative poems spring from an enjoyment of everyday living paired with an ever-present understanding of life’s transience. This elegant volume of poetry is a testament to the craft of a greatly admired Missouri poet.