Books published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

In Hope, Not Fear Benjamin Blech helps readers approach the end of life with calm. More than six years ago Blech was diagnosed with a fatal illness and given six months to live. Over the course of his career Rabbi Blech had counseled hundreds of people through the losses of loved ones and their own end of life, but when confronted with his own unexpected diagnosis he struggled with mortality in a new way. This personal and heartfelt book shares the answers people grappling with the end of life want to know-from what happens when we die to how we can live fully in the meantime. Drawing insights from many religious traditions as well as near death experiences, Hope, Not Fear shares the wisdom and comfort we all need to view death in an entirely new light.

This engaging guide traces the history, cultivation, and culture of coffee, as well as the major factors influencing the industry today. Robert Thurston provides a readable, concise overview of coffee from the time the seeds of the coffee fruit are planted to the latest ideas in roasting and making beverages. He considers cultivation and its challenges, especially climate change; new research on hybridization; the history of coffee and cultural change surrounding it around the world; devices, new and old, for making coffee drinks; the issue of organic versus conventional agriculture; and the health benefits of the brew. The first book that coffee lovers naturally will turn to, it will also appeal to anyone interested in globalization, climate change, and social justice.

At a time when artists are independently releasing their own music and acting as their own self-publishers, there has never been a greater need for a simple and easy-to-read introduction to the business and creative aspects of music publishing for musicians. Written by two musicians and industry pros with decades of experience, Introduction to Music Publishing For Musicians is organized into seven clearly written sections that will help musicians save time and avoid getting screwed. Topics include the basics of copyrights, types of publishing income, publishing companies and types of deals, creative matters of music publishing, and things you need to know about music publishing's future.The book features:Short digestible chapters written in a conversational tone to keep artists focusedSection-by-section FAQs that expand on key issues that musicians encounter todayBoxed text stories featuring current events to emphasize key conceptsInterviews with top beat makers, collaborators, and more to provide secrets of successA glossary to help you keep track of important publishing termsPublishing resources offering to help you place and promote your musicChapter quizzes and activity assignments to help measure your knowledgeBobby Borg and Michael Eames have created a compact, simple and easy-to-read overview of today's music publishing industry that caters to both students and musicians (songwriters, producers, beat makers, and more) who want quick, up-to-date, credible, and relatable information so that they can get back to doing what they like best: creating music!

This book tells the story of why this uneducated, impoverished young woman created beauty in such a big way; how she moved into a milieu so different from her childhood, and succeeded in a field of art that was overwhelmingly dominated by men.

The Cost of Winning offers a firsthand account, from an award-winning senior-level athletic administrator, of how college athletics has morphed into quasi-professional athletic leagues while exploiting the athletes, higher education, and taxpayers. It is an unapologetic depiction of the winners and losers of the games behind the games.

The Everywhere Classroom is the story of one family's worldschooling adventure, with tips and inspiration for those who wish to teach their kids through travel--whether on a weekend excursion or a year on the road. Spanning twenty-two countries, each chapter features a lively mix of experiences and insights into using the world as a classroom.

In the gripping aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Crimean peninsula became a battleground not just for geopolitical dominance but also for the very identity of its people. Before the world witnessed the full-scale invasion, the Crimean Tatars, an indigenous group, found themselves at the heart of a ruthless occupation. This riveting narrative unveils the untold stories of the Crimean Tatars, shedding light on their struggle for survival and identity in the face of Russian-backed authorities. Branded as "polite people," the Russian operatives orchestrated a swift and brutal crackdown on dissent, leaving the Crimean Tatars grappling with loss and dispossession.In each chapter, this book immerses readers in different facets of the Crimean Tatars' journey-from resisting oppression to undergoing personal transformation. It argues that, contrary to being passive victims, the Crimean Tatars seized the occupation as an opportunity to challenge the established narrative of Soviet oppression.Through poignant narratives of those who both remained and were displaced, the book traces the Crimean Tatars' path towards a new sense of belonging in Ukraine and reveals the complexity of occupation and displacement, demonstrating how the Crimean Tatars, while losing a way of life, discovered new ways of being in the world. As their narratives unfold, a compelling story emerges-one of resilience, transformation, and ultimately, the unwavering pursuit of freedom.

The year 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) of 1965-a landmark decision that made the United States the diverse nation it is today. In The Law that Changed the Face of America, congressional journalist and immigration expert Margaret Sands Orchowski delivers a never before told story of how immigration laws have moved in constant flux and revision throughout our nation's history. Exploring the changing immigration environment of the twenty-first century, Orchowski discusses globalization, technology, terrorism, economic recession, and the expectations of the millennials. She also addresses the ever present U.S. debate about the roles of the various branches of government in immigration; and the often competitive interests between those who want to immigrate to the United States and the changing interests, values, ability, and right of our sovereign nation states to choose and welcome those immigrants who will best advance the country.