Books published by Rowman & Littlefield

When he was elected President in 1845, James K Polk was only 49 years old - at that time the youngest president ever to be elected. He faced a conflicted nation on the verge of tremendous territorial expansion.

Two distinguished social and political philosophers take opposing positions in this highly engaging work. Louis P. Pojman justifies the practice of execution by appealing to the principle of retribution: we deserve to be rewarded and punished according to the virtue or viciousness of our actions. He asserts that the death penalty does deter some potential murderers and that we risk the lives of innocent people who might otherwise live if we refuse to execute those deserving that punishment. Jeffrey Reiman argues that although the death penalty is a just punishment for murder, we are not morally obliged to execute murderers. Since we lack conclusive evidence that executing murderers is an effective deterrent and because we can foster the advance of civilization by demonstrating our intolerance for cruelty in our unwillingness to kill those who kill others, Reiman concludes that it is good in principle to avoid the death penalty, and bad in practice to impose it.

This book focuses on three important and comprehensive areas of theory and research that provide a theoretical, clinical, and integrated intervention model for developing the relationships and a sense of safety for children with developmental trauma need.

Through the seasons, Maryland and Virginia including Washington D.C. offers a continually changing list of wild, harvestable treasures. This full-color book guides you to the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the regions and will help you identify and appreciate the local bounty. Inside you''ll find: Detailed descriptions of edible plantsTips on finding, preparing, and using foraged foodsA glossary of botanical termsFull-color photos

This book explores the most famous ghost stories from California's past (dating back to the 18th century) with spine-tingling details that will delight readers.

Silent Cities: San Francisco chronicles the impact of cemeteries on American cities through the gold-rush development of San Francisco: the relocation of existing cemeteries and prohibition of burials within the city limits at the turn of the century, spawning America''s first necropolis, the tiny town of Colma, and the culture of a place where death is exiled.

The primary purpose of this text is to provide readers a varied set of examples from teacher preparation programs that have established effective systems, practices, and/or pedagogies.

Robert Zafft presents the too-often abstract language of business ethics in straight-forward language, laying out two themes commonly ignored: in the real world, it is often easy to lay out an ethical path but often very difficult to implement and encourage adherence to that path, and reputation is the single most important asset in business.

This engaging account traces the remarkable history of France's first giraffe, a gift from an Egyptian Pasha to King Charles X in 1826. "Zarafa," who was taken by boat from Egypt to Marseilles and walked all the way to Paris, drew vast crowds, epitomizing European reactions to the exotic "other" in times of great social change.

This gripping insider's account highlights the internal debates and public protests at the Southern Weekly, a newspaper known for pushing the envelope on media controls. In his first-person account of a seminal moment as Xi Jinping tightened his grip, Guan Jin provides an ominous warning on the path ahead for Chinese media and civil society.

This book offers the first history of the rediscovery of a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, Longmen's caves and the Buddhist statuary of Luoyang. Drawing on fieldwork and archival sources, Wang traces the ties between cultural heritage and modernity, unraveling how this historical monument has been understood from antiquity to the present.

Written by one of the foremost records and information management leaders in the world, this book provides a clear explanation and analysis of the fundamental principles associated with information risk, which is broadly defined as a combination of threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences related to use of an organization's information assets.

Because Islamic jihad wins through marketing, Weaponized Marketing proposes to fight back with this marketing battle plan that uses the techniques that built the world's leading brands to succeed where military might and diplomacy have failed.

This book shows in detail how to plan crowd-attracting and crowd-pleasing programs with step-by-step instructions from librarians who have done it successfully. Concrete examples and proven methods for planning will appeal to librarians and other agencies working with large groups of young people.

Readers of this book will strengthen their knowledge and skills in selecting, designing, and using assessments that enable all learners to actively participate and monitor their own progress towards learning objectives.

Connect and Involve is a practical handbook of strategies and procedures for teaching effectively at all levels-elementary, middle, and high school. This book shows teachers how to make small changes in planning, connecting with students, and involving them in learning the big ideas and key skills that lead to increased achievement.

A balanced narrative of European integration since its inception to the present, this book remains the standard for concise histories of the EU. Set in the post-war period, Gilbert concludes by considering the EU's future in light of the crisis that has taken hold in the aftermath of the global recession, the refugee crisis, and Brexit.

This book provides middle and high school virtual teachers a variety of strategies for translating traditional literacy instructional practices from the brick-and-mortar classroom to the online learning context.

This book offers advice for school leaders, board of education members, teachers and students on school safety.

This book is designed to help all educators get back to what they love most about this wonderful profession.

This book gives educators a view into the kinds of methods to use in the twenty-first century. Higher Education will need to make a transition from what is accepted practice today, to what will become successful methods in the near future. The new emphasis places the student in the center of the educational process.

White teachers in multiracial schools are looking for ways to understand how to make a difference with their students of color in their classrooms. This book will help teachers make that difference.

Problematic Sexual Behavior and Schools provides schools and communities all the information they need to establish a systematic approach for identifying and addressing problematic sexual behavior in children.

The book provides case studies for reflection in a broad array of situations that that provosts must deal with.

Based on detailed interviews with key US and South Asian leaders, access to secret documents and operations, and the author's personal relationships and deep knowledge of the region, this book untangles the complex web of the US-Pakistani relationship and shows how America can build better partnerships in troubled corners of the world.

A Guide to Screenwriting Success provides a comprehensive overview of writing and rewriting a screenplay or teleplay. All aspects of screenwriting, from character development to story templates, are covered. This second edition includes a new section devoted to writing for digital streaming video platforms.

The Fourth Tier examines the eight attributes of leadership that all charismatic leaders possess.

Teach Meaningful includes examples from across grade levels and subject areas to help teachers design curriculum. It provides exercises teachers can use to write and assess curriculum that results in valued outcomes, and protocols that help groups of teachers work together toward more cohesive curriculum they can all stand behind.

This book aims to answer the question, "In what ways can we create a campus atmosphere where academics engage with controversial material and have civil conversations about differing perspectives?" Chapters include tips for how to navigate issues that may impact media professionals and instructors teaching these developing professionals.

Combining the methodologies of art history, aesthetics and cultural history, this book opens up new ways of looking at the phenomenon of ruins.