Books published by Rowman & Littlefield

A page-turning collection of the best sailing yarns, from Sir Ernest Shackleton and Joshua Slocum to William F. Buckley and Samuel Eliot Morrison.

Wilderness 101 is the companion guide for new adventurers. Aimed at preventing newcomers to the outdoors from ending up in "survival" situations due to a lack of preparedness, this guide will impart introductory knowledge and skills to readers applicable across a range of potential activities, and useful for anyone heading into the backcountry.

The central contention of this book is that a free society can exist only if the conditions enabling that society are understood and acted on. If these conditions are not met, the free society cannot long exist, or will exist in name only.

This book is an invaluable guide for public historians and site practitioners who are responsible for interpretation and education. The book begins with a chronological primer on the national and international history of the woman suffrage movement.

This book provides actionable steps for educators to commit to inclusion of diversity immediately, working toward culturally responsive teaching.

This is a book of inspiring stories for the twenty-first century of creative science teaching at elementary, middle, secondary, and university levels.

Art as Capital addresses the role of art and creative practices in contemporary society.

In 1861, war between the U.S. and the hostile Chiricahua Apaches seemed inevitable. When a young boy was kidnapped, Lieutenant George Bascom confronted Apache leader Cochise-an act some blamed for setting the smoldering conflict ablaze. This book analyzes that legend, versus what really happened, within the historical context of the Indian Wars.

What do the credit card, Oreo, school nurse, and crossword puzzle have in common? All originated in New York City. These and about 300 other New York originals fill the pages of New York City Firsts. From colonial times through the present day, first-of-their-kind achievements occurred in New York in every imaginable field, from the arts to sports, from business to social welfare. These firsts ranged from life-changing accomplishments, such as the invention of air conditioning, to the downright silly. Cronuts, anyone?The book provides a broad picture of the social history of America in general. What problems of the day cried out for solutions by daring individuals and bold ideas? How did people enjoy themselves at various points in history? In this most densely populated American city, where did residents live, and how did they get around? New York City Firsts is for history lovers and trivia buffs regardless of where they live. It''s a fun read, a great gift, and a tantalizing diversion.

This handbook provides a compendium of successful gallery activities to engage the entire tour group in the interpretive process.

These essays provide a panoramic view of current thinking on biblical texts that play important roles in contemporary struggles for social justice. Here, from the hands of an ecumenical array of leading biblical scholars, are fresh and compelling resources for thinking biblically about what justice is and what it demands.

Everyone-in every place and culture-has ancestors. Drawing on his interviews with over thirty people from a variety of cultural backgrounds across the United States and around the world, Hertzel provides an engaging foray into the nature of relationships between people today and their ancestors, exploring what ancestry means in the modern world.

This text is written for the library support staff who are the backbone of technology success. Each chapter provides a practical overview of how the technology advances library services. With abundant examples of how to apply the technology in real situations, it is an essential handbook for students entering into the library profession.

This book, written in a user-friendly format, is intended for undergraduate and graduate students who will be or are currently involved in IEP development and delivery.

A practical, strategy and skill based mind training program for current and future counselors and social workers to combat stress and compassion fatigue and develop lifelong, sustained insight, kindness, and empathy.

Camping Texas provides useful tips on camping etiquette, camping with children, and enjoying--or avoiding--the state's diverse and abundant wildlife.

This revised edition of Best Easy Day Hikes Hawaii; Kauai includes concise descriptions of the best easy day hikes on the island, with detailed maps of each route. The 19 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

Discover up-to-date, expert-tested easy hikes for every skill in the Rhode Island area! Great for families, day hikers, transplants and tourists, Best Easy Day Hikes Rhode Island, Second Edition includes concise descriptions and detailed maps of the best accessible-yet-epic hikes near Rhode Island.

This pedagogical guide presents conceptual overviews, student activities, and problem-solving strategies for teaching intercultural communication. The authors navigate eight categories of potential conflict, including: communicating power and privilege, engagement in social justice, and assessing intercultural pedagogies for social justice.

This book provides a collection of ten cases for use in the middle grades that focus on many of the critical social issues we face today.

The purpose of this book is to provide an accessible introduction to understanding racial inequality-and to do so with the hope that a more informed understanding will help us know what to do about it.

Unstable Ground looks at the human impact of climate change and its potential to provoke some of the most troubling crimes against humanity-ethnic conflict, war, and genocide. The author examines the ways in which resources and global migration patterns will be impacted by climate change and create conditions conducive to violent conflict.