Publishers: Kent State University Press

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog presents a diverse blend of nonfiction and literary works that explore history, biography, and cultural topics with depth and specificity. Readers can expect a thoughtful mix of detailed studies on historical figures and events, alongside critical essays and specialized guides in areas such as nature and design. The range is broad, inviting exploration through thematic or subject-based interests.

What you’ll often find

  • In-depth biographies and historical accounts focusing on notable individuals and periods.
  • Analytical essays and criticism related to literature, comics, and music culture.
  • Explorations of regional and military history with attention to strategy and social context.
  • Specialized nonfiction on crafts, fashion history, and technical aspects of design and manufacturing.
  • True crime narratives examining legal history and notable criminal cases.
  • Nature and environmental guides with a focus on local ecosystems and wildlife.

How to browse this shelf

  • Start by selecting topics of interest such as history, biography, or cultural criticism to narrow your focus.
  • Look for works centered on specific regions or time periods to contextualize historical narratives.
  • Explore nonfiction subjects ranging from legal history to environmental studies for varied perspectives.
  • Try browsing by format distinctions, such as essays, guides, or narrative nonfiction, to match your reading preference.
  • Consider thematic clusters like military strategy, music history, or textile design to find interconnected titles.
  • Use author or subject keywords to locate critical studies on literature and media forms.
  • Filter by tone or depth, from accessible guides to scholarly criticism, depending on your desired engagement level.

Good fit if you like

  • Carefully researched historical narratives with attention to social and political detail.
  • Analytical and interpretive writing that deepens understanding of cultural and artistic subjects.
  • Nonfiction that combines technical knowledge with historical context, especially in design and manufacturing.
  • Reading that balances storytelling with factual rigor in true crime and legal history.
  • Explorations of place and environment through natural history and regional studies.
  • Works that engage with both popular and academic perspectives on music, literature, and visual media.

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • The Company They Keep C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien as Writers in Community — Diana Pavlac Glyer

    The Company They Keep C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien as Writers in Community — Diana Pavlac Glyer

  • Company “A” Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., 1846-1848, in the Mexican War — Gustavus Woodson Smith

    Company “A” Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., 1846-1848, in the Mexican War — Gustavus Woodson Smith

  • Showplace of America Cleveland’s Euclid Avenue, 1850-1910 — Jan Cigliano

    Showplace of America Cleveland’s Euclid Avenue, 1850-1910 — Jan Cigliano

  • Winfield Scott and the Profession of Arms — Allan Peskin

    Winfield Scott and the Profession of Arms — Allan Peskin

  • Major McKinley William McKinley and the Civil War — William Howard Armstrong

    Major McKinley William McKinley and the Civil War — William Howard Armstrong

  • Why Cows Learn Dutch And Other Secrets of Amish Farms — Randy James

    Why Cows Learn Dutch And Other Secrets of Amish Farms — Randy James

  • Pacific Time on Target Memoirs of a Marine Artillery Officer, 1943-1945 — Christopher S. Donner

    Pacific Time on Target Memoirs of a Marine Artillery Officer, 1943-1945 — Christopher S. Donner

  • My Story — Tom Loftin Johnson

    My Story — Tom Loftin Johnson

  • Slavery Interpreting American History — Aaron Astor

    Slavery Interpreting American History — Aaron Astor

  • Playhouse Square and the Cleveland Renaissance — John Vacha

    Playhouse Square and the Cleveland Renaissance — John Vacha

  • Ohio’s Western Reserve A Regional Reader — Harry Forrest Lupold

    Ohio’s Western Reserve A Regional Reader — Harry Forrest Lupold

  • An Adventure in Education The College of Wooster from Howard Lowry to the Twenty-first Century — Jerrold K. Footlick

    An Adventure in Education The College of Wooster from Howard Lowry to the Twenty-first Century — Jerrold K. Footlick

  • Kenyon Cox 1856-1919 : a Life in American Art — Howard Wayne Morgan

    Kenyon Cox 1856-1919 : a Life in American Art — Howard Wayne Morgan

  • The Lion’s Country C. S. Lewis’s Theory of the Real — Charlie W. Starr

    The Lion’s Country C. S. Lewis’s Theory of the Real — Charlie W. Starr

  • Banners South A Northern Community at War — Edmund J. Raus

    Banners South A Northern Community at War — Edmund J. Raus

  • Denmark Vesey’s Revolt The Slave Plot that Lit a Fuse to Fort Sumter — John Lofton

    Denmark Vesey’s Revolt The Slave Plot that Lit a Fuse to Fort Sumter — John Lofton

  • Tracks to Murder — Jonathan Goodman

    Tracks to Murder — Jonathan Goodman

  • No Place for a Woman Harriet Dame’s Civil War — Mike Pride

    No Place for a Woman Harriet Dame’s Civil War — Mike Pride

  • In the Wake of the Butcher Cleveland’s Torso Murders — James Jessen Badal

    In the Wake of the Butcher Cleveland’s Torso Murders — James Jessen Badal