Rowman Littlefield Publishers imprint: 5577 books
The Triumph of Modernism
The Art World, 1987–2005
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2013
Widely acknowledged as the most authoritative art critic of his generation, Hilton Kramer advanced his comments and judgments largely in the form of essays and short pieces. Thus this first collection of his work to appear in twenty years is a signal event for the art world and for criticism generally.
The...
Hunter S. Thompson
Fear, Loathing, and the Birth of Gonzo
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2016
A decade after Hunter S. Thompson’s death, his books—including Hell’s Angels, The Curse of Lono, The Great Shark Hunt, and Rum Diary—continue to sell thousands of copies each year, and previously unpublished manuscripts of his still surface for publication. While Thompson never claimed to...
Surviving Amid Chaos
Israel's Nuclear Strategy
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2016
Now facing a genuinely unprecedented configuration of existential threats, Israel's leaders must decide whether to continue their deliberate nuclear ambiguity policy (the "bomb in the basement") as they consider such urgent and overlapping survival issues as regional nuclear proliferation,...
by Roger Winter
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2008
This new edition draws on Roger Winters' considerable experience from several years of classroom instruction as well as professional work, culminating in a thoroughly revised introduction to the elements and domains of drawing. More attention is given to the visual ideas of drawing in this edition,...
by Lilian H. Zirpolo
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2018
The baroque period deals with the art created roughly between the end of the 16th and the early years of the 18th centuries. The masters of the era include Caravaggio, Gianlorenzo Bernini, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Diego Velazquez, and Nicolas Poussin. The Historical Dictionary of Baroque Art and Architecture,...
The World through Soccer
The Cultural Impact of a Global Sport
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2014
The world’s most popular sport, soccer is a global and cultural phenomenon. The television audience for the 2010 World Cup included nearly half of the world’s population, with viewers in nearly every country. As a reflection of soccer’s significance, the sport impacts countless aspects of the...
Dangerous Women
Warriors, Grannies, and Geishas of the Ming
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 1999
Grannies, geishas, warriors, mystics, recluses, and predators_these are the dangerous women of traditional China. Through her exploration of the myth and history of the Ming, Victoria B. Cass brings their world brilliantly to life. In a culture that is resoundingly patriarchal, these women are a vivid...
by Ina Asim, Anthony Deblasi, Peter Ditmanson
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2002
The Human Tradition in Premodern China is a collection of biographical essays revealing the variety and complexity of human experience in China from the earliest historical times to the dawn of the modern age. China is a vast country with a long history, and one which is by itself as complex as the...
by Bob Leszczak
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2014
Recording Artists don't always enjoy success with their first release. A hit record relies on any number of factors: the right song, a memorable performance, a healthy promotional budget, great management, a spot of luck, and even some intangibles. Take choice of a name. For a single artist, duo,...
Aging Wisely
Strategies for Baby Boomers and Seniors
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2014
Everyone ages. Not everyone ages well. Aging Wisely explains that much of what happens to our minds and bodies as we grow older depends on our approach to life and our attitudes and feelings about ourselves. Though there are elements beyond our control, we must take advantage of those things we can...
X-Men and the Mutant Metaphor
Race and Gender in the Comic Books
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2014
First appearing in 1963, The Uncanny X-Men had a rough start, lasting until 1970 when the comic book was canceled due to low sales. Following a relaunch in 1975, however, it found new popularity thanks to intricate scripting by Chris Claremont and the artwork of John Byrne. Within a few years, The...
In Search of a Prophet
A Spiritual Journey with Kahlil Gibran
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
In Search of a Prophet is a fascinating journey through the spiritual life of Kahlil Gibran, author of the bestselling book The Prophet. Capturing our imaginations and enriching our spirits, Paul-Gordon Chandler explores this beloved writer and artist, a mystic who sought to build bridges and tear...
Projecting the Holocaust into the Present
The Changing Focus of Contemporary Holocaust Cinema
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2005
Most Holocaust scholars and survivors contend that the event was so catastrophic and unprecedented that it defies authentic representation in feature films. Yet it is precisely the extremity of 'the Final Solution' and the issues it raised that have fueled the cinematic imagination since the end of...
Get the Callback
The Art of Auditioning for Musical Theatre
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2016
All great auditions require preparation and practice, but what’s the secret to securing a callback? What are the best ways to prepare for that pivotal moment? And once you’re in front of the casting director, what does it take to make the most out of your moment in the spotlight?
In this...