Books published by Rowman & Littlefield

This book provides a slew of questions and in-depth answers concerning the traditions, rules, records, and history of hockey. From the early days of hockey to the hugely popular game seen today, Martin Gitlin answers questions even the most knowledgeable fan may have pondered. Whether

Acclaimed when it originally appeared for its gripping portrait of the catastrophic failure of Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republicans to stop Donald Trump¿s assault on our democracy, the updated edition carries the story forward into the Biden¿s presidency and efforts to restore bipartisanship in bitterly contentious times.

Part love letter, part invitation, Hiking is Fundamental is an informative celebration of hiking. Barbara Ann Kipfer covers all the basic elements of getting into hiking, from preparation to pacing, in simple, classic, fun, illustrated list-style chapters.

Rhetorical Criticism presents a well-grounded accessible introduction to the basics of rhetorical criticism and theory that stresses criticism as an art and opportunity for critical thinking. The third edition includes new chapters on visual rhetoric and digital rhetoric and updated examples from contemporary culture.

The main goal of Critical Writing is to provide students with a set of robust, integrated critical concepts and processes that will allow to them think through a topic, and then write about it, and to do so in a way that is built on, and permeated by, substantive critical thinking.

Hiking the Green Mountains describes thirty-five of this region's greatest and most varied hikes.

This is the story of the excavation of Sutton Hoo, a medieval burial site that includes the ship-barrow of what was most likely East Anglia's last pagan king.

Violet Jessop survived the sinking of both the Titanic and Britannic, and her lively and well-rounded memoir including her first-hand account of the two disasters offers the reader a unique vantage on both the catastrophes and the socioeconomic climate of the time.

Although Bernard Darwin twice reached the semi-finals of the British Amateur Championships, he achieved far greater notoriety with his pen than with his club. This volume gathers a collection of Darwin's essays, and is a celebration of a life devoted to a love of the game of golf.

This book provides a tool for clinicians to turn to when they are working with adult children and their parents seeking to resolve conflict, improve communication, and enhance their relationships.

This four-question model is an inquiry-based approach to leadership that gets to the heart of an organization's DNA.

Anthropological Theory: An Introductory History, Seventh Edition, presents a selection of classic and contemporary essays in anthropology with annotations from authors R. Jon McGee and Richard L.Warms.

The concept of hegemonic masculinity, formulated by Raewyn Connell more than three decades ago, has been the driving force behind the expanding field of masculinities studies. This book provides the first comprehensive overview of the concept-from its original conception to how it has evolved over time.

This book is an investigation of algorithmic contingency and an elucidation of the contemporary situation that we are living in: the regular arrival of algorithmic catastrophes on a global scale. Through a historical analysis of philosophy, computation and media, this book proposes a renewed relation between nature and technics.

For over three decades Thomas G. Martin has been the secret weapon of choice. Now America's PI has combined his life experiences, cautionary tales, and insider information into a valuable guide for the rest of us. Seeing Life Through Private Eyes is an invaluable resource for living smarter and safer in today's complicated world.

This book introduces polyamorous families and explains how they come to be, manage the ins and outs of daily family life, and cope with the challenges they face both within their families and from society at large. Sheff investigates the polyamorous household and reveals its advantages, its disadvantages, and the lives of those living in them.

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Atlanta. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive of the Atlanta metro area.

An illustrated guide to 50 of the most commonly used sailing knots.

Previously published: New York: Clarkson N. Potter, 1965. First published in 1817 under title: An authentic narrative of the loss of the American brig Commerce.

In Reasoning with God, renowned Islamic scholar Khaled Abou El Fadl explores the role of Shari`ah in today's world, for both Muslims and non-Muslims. After a prologue that explains Shari`ah in depth, Abou El Fadl wrestles with the moral trajectory of contemporary Islam and highlights the way Shari`ah can revitalize and reengage Islam today.

Counterintelligence Theory and Practice explores issues relating to national security, military, law enforcement, and corporate, as well as private affairs. Hank Prunckun uses his own experience as a counterintelligence professional to provide both a theoretical base and practical explanations for counterintelligence.

Everything you need to know to run a profitable and satisfying professional organizing business from your home.

With help just a quick 911 phone call away, it's hard to imagine the consequences of experiencing an emergency in remte lands. Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First Aid is a comprehensive text for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies.

The first teaching manual ever for the "Wilderness First Responder" course, this title represents the cutting edge in medical training for wilderness rescue and self care. The schools affiliated with Tilton's program include the Wilderness Medicine Institute, a subsidiary of NOLS, and SOLO.

Now in a new edition, this clearly written and engrossing book presents a global and environmental narrative of the origins of the modern world since 1400. Robert Marks constructs a story in which Asia, Africa, and the New World play major roles and points to the resurgence of Asia and the vastly changed relationship of humans to the environment.

In exploring the life and career of Ho Chi Minh, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Halberstam provides a window into traditions and culture that influenced the American war in Vietnam, while highlighting the importance of nationalism in determining the war's outcome.