John Charles Frémont was one of the great heroes of America’s age of Manifest Destiny. The expeditions he led through its largely uncharted western territories introduced the nation to the diversity and potential of its vast trans-Mississippi holdings.... more

In this masterful collection of poems, Las Vegas poet Stevens explores the complex connections between life and death, place and experience, the world of books, and the quotidian world of work, pain, and loss.... more

The widespread legalization of gambling across the U.S. has produced concerns for serious social, economic, and health problems.... more

The eight essays in Gambling, Space, and Time use a global and interdisciplinary approach to examine two significant areas of gambling studies that have not been widely explored—the ever-changing boundaries that divide and organize gambling spaces, and the cultures, perceptions, and emotions related to gambling.... more