Oxford University Press recently published Patterns of World History: Origins, Interactions, Adaptations written by History Department faculty Charles Desnoyers and George Stow with co-author Peter Von Sivers of the University of Utah. According to Desnoyers, “ this two-volume world history text has been hailed by reviewers for itsinnovative approach and state-of-the-art pedagogical features” To read about the book and see reviews, go to http://www.oup.com/us/catalog/general/subject/HistoryWorld/?view=usa&ci=9780195332889