Books published by Rowman & Littlefield

This book presents an insightful and thoroughly entertaining exploration of the politics of the Bond books and films. Class, gender, violence, sex, race-all are themes that Black scrutinizes through ongoing shifts in characterization and plot. His informed analysis provides a fascinating history of the enduring and evolving appeal of James Bond.

Muslim American Hyphenations presents critical perspectives on the diverse compositions of hyphenated Muslim American identities in literary, artistic, and performative texts. Scholars analyze the intersections of faith and culture in the expressive modes used by Muslim Americans to contest the domains of secularity, nation, race, gender, and class.

Since its founding, Medievalia et Humanistica has won worldwide recognition as the first scholarly publication in America to devote itself entirely to medieval and Renaissance studies.

This book aims to bring to life a picture of a bygone era, a time when 'the cane was king', simulating an age which the only film, theatre, literature and imagination can recreate. In this way, I wish to educate further the student, collector, historian and researcher in how the cane played such an important role in fashion.

What Do We Know about War? brings together leading scholars within international relations to review the current theory and research on peace and war-what is known, the quality of the evidence, and future research strategies.

The first comprehensive treatment of the air wars in Vietnam.Filling a substantial void in our understanding of the history of airpower in Vietnam, this book provides the first comprehensive treatment of the air wars in Vietnam. Brian Laslie traces the complete history of these air wars from the beginning of American involvement until final withdrawal. Detailing the competing roles and actions of the air elements of the United States Army, Navy, and Air Force, the author considers the strategic, operational, and tactical levels of war. He also looks at the air war from the perspective of the North Vietnamese Air Force. Most important for understanding the US defeat, Laslie illustrates the perils of a nation building a one-dimensional fighting force capable of supporting only one type of war.

Celebrating Chicago's best restaurants and eateries with recipes and photograph, The New Chicago Chef's Table profiles signature "at home" recipes from over 50 legendary dining establishments. A keepsake cookbook for tourists and locals alike, the book is a celebration of Chicago's farm-to-table way of life.

A practical guide to facilitating philosophical conversations with groups (especially in schools) based on philosophical and pedagogical principles derived from the ancient Greek philosophers but supported my modern-day research and pedagogical practices.

This book is both a planning and action guide to assist institutions and their leaders to return to be the essential, responsive, and thriving change-agents that our society desperately needs them to be.

A practical guide to facilitating philosophical conversations with groups based on philosophical and pedagogical principles derived from the ancient Greek philosophers but supported my modern-day research and pedagogical practices.

An engaging introduction to the experiences of multi-ethnic believers and a path by which to increase engagement and service to these diverse communities, this book is an inspiring call to action for all church leaders to harness the power of the third culture faithful in their midsts.

Taking inspiration from the Spanish word for retirement-jubilacion- veteran minister Bruce Epperly challenges and empowers clergy to see retirement as a celebration of new possibilities and not an inexorable diminishment towards irrelevance

Zaker introduces foundational elements of theological reflection including definitions and guidance through various methods. Offering a lens for reflection based on the unique way Jesus' parables surprise and invite listeners to collaborate in the kingdom of God, the book foregrounds the importance of honest spiritual reflection.

As rural communities continue to undergo massive economic and demographic shifts, rural churches are uniquely positioned to provide community leadership. This book is an energetic and encouraging call for how religious leaders can develop vital church communities in rural America.

The world is becoming more complex, with increasing possibilities for conflict over national rivalries, economic competition, and cultural and ideological fault lines. Understanding a Changing World offers a structured and theoretically grounded way to think about the forces that animate change and the alternative futures they may create.

American universities were not designed to be nimble and responsive to the changes necessary to meet today's challenges. The Quantum University describes lessons learned from the contemporary sciences which can then serve as guide posts to help our university leaders meet these challenges.

Academy of One introduces readers to open-source Learning, the model that transforms education for the Information Age.

The templates in Professional Learning: A Planning Guide have a strong research-based foundation that increases a teacher educator's ability to develop relevant learning activities.

The book covers such topics as social-emotional learning (SEL) within the context of programs, standards, usage in school accountability, assessments, equity, strategies, culture, and distance learning.

This book explains why the increasingly popular idea of "white fragility" worsens rather than improves the conversation on how to reduce racial inequality.

After exploring the other factors impacting on school success, this book looks at teachers and principals, not from the viewpoint of what they can do, but the viewpoint of their limitations.

Pace draws on the practice of four experienced teacher educators with significant expertise in teaching controversial issues to build a robust framework for contained risk taking from the ground up.

The major stakeholder classes in education have three distinct ways by which they judge the quality of knowledge claims. At times this can cause considerable distraction or mis-communication among stakeholders.

Examines cyberwarfare policy across three main geopolitical actors and develops an application and deterrence of cyberespionage.

This authoritative LITA guide introduces all aspects of integrating universal design and accessibility principles into online library instruction. In light of new legislation, it is vital that library instructors in school, public, special, and academic libraries ensure compliance with universal design for learning principles.

This leading text provides a comprehensive and balanced introduction to Chinese foreign relations. Robert G. Sutter assesses China's growing international political and economic assertiveness and considers the causes and grave consequences of tensions with the United States.

The growing population of neurodiverse college students prompts new approaches to support their success and change traditional student services and collegiate experiences. Chapters cover tutoring, learning supports, academic coaching and advising, career services, residential living, and classroom experiences that impact and assist these students.