All year long, in celebration of our 60th anniversary, we're offering a 60% discount on 
a rotating selection of books. You'll never find a better price on these gems from our publishing past, but you'll need to act fast, as the selection changes monthly. This month's featured books are all about politics. You have through Friday, February 12, to get 60% off these titles when ordering through our website. To get the discount, enter the promo code OSU60 at checkout.
The Only Woman in the Room: The Norma Paulus Story
Norma Paulus with Gail E. Wells and Pat McCord Amacher
Norma Paulus was elected Oregon’s Secretary of State in 1976—the first woman to be elected to a statewide office in Oregon. She was the Republican candidate for governor in 1986, served a stint on the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, went on to become Oregon’s superintendent of public instruction, and headed the Oregon Historical Society. The Only Woman in the Room documents her life and work in a lively, anecdotal history.
List Price: $24.95 | Sale Price $9.98 with promo code OSU60 (expires 2/12/2021)
Keeping Oregon Green: Livability, Stewardship, and the Challenges of Growth, 1960–1980
Derek R. Larson
Keeping Oregon Green is an authoritative history of the legislative accomplishments of Oregon’s environmental era: the revitalization of the polluted Willamette River, the Beach Bill that preserved public access to the entire coastline, the Bottle Bill that set the national standard for reducing roadside litter, and the nation’s first comprehensive land use zoning law.
List Price: $24.95 | Sale Price $9.98 with promo code OSU60 (expires 2/12/2021)
Reporting the Oregon Story: How Activists and Visionaries Transformed a State
Floyd J. McKay
Oregon entered a new era in 1964 with the election of Tom McCall as Secretary of State and Bob Straub as State Treasurer. Their political rivalry formed the backdrop for two of Oregon’s most transformative decades, as they successively fought for, lost, and won the governorship. Veteran Oregon journalist Floyd McKay had a front-row seat. Amid today’s cynicism and disillusionment with media, politics, and politicians, Reporting the Oregon Story serves as a timely reminder that charged politics and bitter rivalries can also come hand-in-hand with lasting social progress.
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Standing at the Water's Edge: Bob Straub's Battle for the Soul of Oregon
Charles K. Johnson
Standing at the Water’s Edge chronicles the life of a unique political figure in Oregon history: former Governor Robert W. Straub. A man of intelligence, drive, creativity, and fascinating contradictions, Straub overcame personal challenges and inevitable comparisons to his charismatic predecessor and friendly Republican rival, Tom McCall, to have a lasting impact on Oregon and the nation. Author Charles Johnson shares insights into Straub's significant legacy, focusing on his leading role in the state’s financial and environmental issues.
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The Only Woman in the Room
Norma Petersen Paulus grew up in Depression-era poverty in Eastern Oregon. She survived a bout with polio in her teens, taught herself to be a...
Keeping Oregon Green
Keeping Oregon Green is a new history of the signature accomplishments of Oregon’s environmental era: the revitalization of the polluted Willamette River, the Beach Bill...
Reporting the Oregon Story
Oregon entered a new era in 1964 with the election of Tom McCall as Secretary of State and Bob Straub as State Treasurer. Their political...
Standing at the Water's Edge
Standing at the Water’s Edge chronicles the life of a unique, and perhaps unlikely, political figure in Oregon history: former Governor Robert W. Straub. A...