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A WORLD OF QUESTIONS DEMANDS A LIBRARY OF
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Uncover the events and issues shaping our world in the bestselling Contemporary World Issues series
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Contemporary World Issues
Human Rights around the World
A Reference Handbook
Yvonne Vissing, Salem State University, USA
Are human rights in retreat in nations and regions across the world? How are quality of life measures related to education, nutrition, and political representation integral to understanding human rights in a given country or region? This resource answers all these questions and many more. Using a blend of original writing, personal essays, and illuminating primary documents, this volume explains the political and philosophical foundations of human rights, details the evolution of human rights movements, and covers major events, controversies, and factors related to campaigns for human rights from ancient times to the present day.
US November 2025 | UK November 2025 | 272 pages
HB 9798765120033 | $75 / £55
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Wildfires in America
A Reference Handbook
Jacqueline Vaughn, Northern Arizona University, USA
Explore the many dimensions of wildfires and wildfire prevention in the United States, including fire and forest management policies, wildlife conservation considerations, economic implications, and heightened vulnerabilities stemming from climate change. How have agricultural and public land policies, past and present, responded to the threat of wildfires? What is it like to be a firefighter in the American West, where most of the nation’s most devastating wildfires are concentrated? How many acres are burned up by wildfires every year? Is climate change increasing the severity and frequency of wildfires? This resource answers these and other important questions about wildfire and its impacts on American life.
US March 2026 | UK March 2026 | 288 pages
HB 9798765131367 | $75 / £55
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Political Representation in America
A Reference Handbook
Lori Cox Han, Chapman University, USA and Caroline Heldman, Occidental College, USA
How do laws governing voting and elections shape political representation and power in the USA? Which demographic and socioeconomic groups of Americans over- or under-represented in Congress, state legislatures, and other elected offices? Are most people elected to serve in Congress millionaires? How do factors like gerrymandering and voting rights influence America’s democratic institutions? This authoritative resource answers all these questions and many more.
US January 2026 | UK January 2026 | 264 pages
HB 9798765120378 | $75 / £55
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Contemporary World Issues
Mass Incarceration in America
A Reference Handbook
Rachel M. Durso, Washington College, USA
On a per capita basis, the United States incarcerates a higher percentage of its population than any other nation in the world. This book explains the social, economic, and political forces that account for this controversial distinction through illuminating primary documents, informative biographical and organizational profiles, a detailed timeline of events and trends related to incarceration in the USA, and personal essays contributed by administrators, researchers, educators, and people with firsthand experience of life behind bars.
US May 2026 | UK May 2026 | 320 pages
HB 9781440881428 | $75 / £55
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Privilege in America
A Reference Handbook
Kelly L. McFaden and Sheri Hardee, University of North Georgia, USA
America has long prided itself on being a meritocracy in which people have access to the same opportunities and resources in building rewarding and financially secure lives for themselves and their families. However, the United States has historically been a nation in which some peoples have enjoyed advantages over others by virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, physical appearance, and socioeconomic background. Explore how these privileges have shaped America’s past, present, and future.
US February 2026 | UK February 2026 | 240 pages
HB 9798765116661 | $75 / £55
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Paying College Athletes
A Reference Handbook
Jimmy Sanderson, Texas Tech University, USA
The world of college sports is rapidly changing in this revolutionary era of lucrative Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals and television-driven conference realignment. This book covers the background and history of paying student athletes, the problems, controversies and solutions related to the issue, and profiles important people and organizations. How has paying college athletes changed major college sports like football and basketball? What are the leading arguments for and against rewarding college athletes financially? This resource presents a thorough exploration of the evolution and future of college sports in the USA.
US January 2026 | UK January 2026 | 280 pages
HB 9798765119969 | $75 / £55
Series: Contemporary World Issues
The World Today series
2025-2026 A trusted resource since 1966
Help your readers explore the world with confidence using this long-standing, reliable reference series— updated annually to reflect the latest global developments.
• Each volume dives into a country or region’s geographical se ing, history, current government, politics, cultures, economic problems and prospects
• Up-to-date content reflects important current events, discussions of why they occurred and their implications for the future
• Visual learning tools such as maps, photographs, illustrations and bibliographies support student research
US December 2025 | UK February 2026
PB 9798881802592 | $340 / £170
Available in a 9-volume set or as individual volumes
The USA and The World 2025–2026
David M. Keithly, independent scholar, USA
US December 2025 | UK February 2026 | 296 pages
PB 9798881802554 | $39.95 / £28.99
Africa 2025–2026
Lawrence R. Sullivan, Adelphi University, USA
US December 2025 | UK February 2026 | 400 pages
PB 9798881802417 | $39.95 / £21.99
Russia and Eurasia 2025–2026
Navruz Nekbakhtshoev, St. Olaf College and University of Nebraska Omaha, USA
US December 2025 | UK February 2026 | 356 pages
PB 9798881802530 | $39.95 / £28.99
Canada 2025–2026
P. T. Babie, The University of Adelaide, Australia, & Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton, USA
US December 2025 | UK February 2026 | 240 pages
PB 9798881802431 | $39.95 / £28.99
East and Southeast Asia 2025–2026
James E. Hoare, independent scholar, UK
US December 2025 | UK February 2026 | 368 pages PB 9798881802455 | $39.95 / £28.99
Nordic, Central, and Southeastern Europe 2025–2026
Bojka Djukanovic, independent scholar, Montenegro
US December 2025 | UK February 2026 | 640 pages
PB 9798881802516 | $39.95 / £28.99
Latin America 2025–2026
William H. Beezley, University of Arizona, USA
US December 2025 | UK February 2026 | 480 pages PB 9798881802479 | $39.95 / £28.99
The Middle East and South Asia 2025–2026
Ilan Pappe, University of Exeter, UK
US December 2025 | UK February 2026 | 320 pages
PB 9798881802493 | $39.95 / £28.99
Western Europe 2025–2026
Bojka Djukanovic, independent scholar, Montenegro
US December 2025 | UK February 2026 | 480 pages
PB 9798881802578 | $39.95 / £28.99
Daily Life in Ancient Babylon
John P. Nielsen, Bradley University, USA
From the monumental contributions of Hammurabi’s law code to the grandeur of Nebuchadnezzar II’s reign, this book delves into the daily experiences of Babylonians across centuries. Through detailed chapters, readers will discover how religion, kingship, and intellectual pursuits shaped Babylonian life, while learning about the role of scribes, priests, and soldiers in maintaining the city’s power. The book also explores the intricacies of family life, from birth and childhood to marriage and old age, providing a rich understanding of Babylonian gender roles, sexual norms, and societal structures. With a focus on both urban and rural life, readers will gain insights into the practical aspects of daily existence, such as housing, work, and leisure.
US February 2026 | UK February 2026 | 256 pages
HB 9798216169871 | $75 / £55
Series: Daily Life through History
Daily Life along the Underground Railroad
Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Norfolk State University, USA
Delving into the lives and stories of everyday men and women either escaping slavery or helping others to escape, this book shows the day-to-day realities of life along the Underground Railroad. Exploring various geographic areas, means of escape, and places of refuge, the book shares a range of perspectives, giving nuance and understanding to this period of American history. The book further addresses head on common misconceptions and important points of view that history has failed to represent. The book’s heart comes from the real stories of real freedom seekers and Underground Railroad agents interwoven throughout the book.
US May 2026 | UK May 2026 | 208 pages
HB 9781440881404 | $75 / £55
Series: Daily Life through History
Daily Life in Colonial Hawai’i
Joy Schulz, University of Colorado, USA
Discover the textures of everyday life in colonial Hawai’i—from missionary households and sugar plantations to hula schools and military bases—through the eyes of the people who lived it. Daily Life in Colonial Hawai’i offers a rich, ground-level view of life in the Hawaiian Islands during the complex and o en turbulent colonial period. Spanning the decades between the arrival of American missionaries in the 1820s and the islands’ eventual admission as the 50th state of the USA in 1959, this book explores how colonialism reshaped Hawaiian society—and how Hawaiians and immigrants from around the world adapted, resisted, and made lives of their own.
US May 2026 | UK May 2026 | 224 pages
HB 9798765115312 | $75 / £55
Series: Daily Life through History
The History of Nicaragua
Clifford L. Staten, Indiana University Southeast, USA
Tracing Nicaragua’s past from indigenous civilizations to Spanish conquest, dictatorship, and revolution, the book examines key forces that have shaped its destiny. This revised edition brings Nicaragua’s story into the present, analyzing recent years of political and social change—including President Daniel Ortega’s shi toward authoritarianism, the contested elections of 2011, 2016, and 2021, the 2018 protests, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and evolving United States-Nicaragua relations. Featuring updated timelines, key figures, and essential terms, this book is an indispensable guide to understanding Nicaragua’s past, present, and future.
US February 2026 | UK February 2026 | 224 pages
HB 9798765138144 | $75 / £55
Series: Histories of the Modern Nations
The History of Russia
Charles E. Ziegler, University of Louisville, USA
The History of Russia: Third Edition moves from the 10th-century founding of Kievan Rus to the czars to the Communist Era to the war with Ukraine. In addition to a new chapter on the tumultuous era Russia has seen since the second edition published in 2009, this edition features an updated introduction and an expanded chapter on the return to a fully authoritarian state as established by Vladimir Putin.
US April 2026 | UK April 2026 | 256 pages
HB 9798765136751 | $75 / £55
Series: Histories of the Modern Nations
The French Revolution Facts and Fictions
Sarah Shurts, Bergen Community College, USA
Did Marie Antoine e really say the famed words, “Let them eat cake?” Were throngs of prisoners released during the storming of the Bastille? This book answers these questions and more, sorting through common misconceptions of the French Revolution and in doing so revealing a more holistic and accurate perspective of this famous moment in world history. With thorough and up-todate analysis, this work dissects 10 different myths about the French Revolution. Readers will build their understanding of topics from the Reign of Terror to the role of women in the Revolution and learn about key figures from King Louis XVI to Robespierre.
US September 2025 | UK September 2025 | 264 pages
HB 9798216169918 | $75 / £55
Series: Historical Facts and Fictions
Hip, Bohemian, and Counterculture
History and Legacies from 1830 to the Present Alan Bisbort, independent scholar, USA
Examining various underground movements and subcultures, this book shows how out of these o en marginalized pockets of bohemianism came works now accepted as among the great creative achievements of the past two centuries. Organized into sections exploring what countercultures are, key individuals belonging to countercultures, and when and where major subculture movements took place, introductory essays augment encyclopedic entries on all things bohemian. This book sheds lights on the legacy of such subcultures, key participants, and when and where they took place and sparks curious readers to then dig deeper into these subcultures in future research and readings.
US May 2026 | UK May 2026 | 352 pages
HB 9798765133873 | $100 / £75
The Chicana and Chicano Movement
From Aztlán to Zapatistas
Edited by Adelaida R. Del Castillo and Norma Iglesias-Prieto, San Diego State University, USA
The impact of the Chicana / Chicano Movement on today’s America can be seen in the halls of power, educational access and equity, museum exhibitions of Chicana and Chicano art, and positive self-image among Chicanas and Chicanos. It is also reflected in media arts, theater, music, and dance. This book provides students investigating Chicana / Chicano and Mexican American social and political activism and social justice advocacy with an overview of the major trends and influences of the Chicana and Chicano Movement during the volatile 1960s and 1970s and new directions a er.
US February 2026 | UK February 2026 | 368 pages
HB 9781440801303 | $107 / £90
Series: Movements of the American Mosaic
The Afghanistan War Encyclopedia
Edited by Paul J. Springer and Ryan Wadle, Air Command and Staff College, USA
Discover the complexities of the Afghanistan War, the United States’ longest military operation and a conflict with far-reaching impacts in Afghanistan and around the globe. More than 200 entries highlight key people, groups, ba les, and concepts and provide valuable insights into the causes, course, and legacy of this lengthy conflict. Cross referencing and further readings accompany each entry, helping readers make connections and pointing them toward resources for additional study. The main text is complemented by a chronology that provides an at-a-glance overview of important events, allowing readers to trace the evolution of the invasion and occupation of Afghanistan.
US May 2026 | UK May 2026 | 416 pages
HB 9781440870453 | $175 / £130
LGBTQI+ Persecution and the Holocaust
An Encyclopedia of Prejudice and Perseverance
Alexis Herr, independent scholar, USA
This resource gives voice to the experiences of LGBTQI+ persons prior to, during, and a er the Holocaust. Entries consider the lives of the persecuted and the persecutors alongside examinations of the a itudes and ideas that shaped their present and their prejudices; in short, how the German society at large came to condone, and at times participate in, the forceful arrest and disappearance of thousands of their fellow citizens. A chronology of key events, perspective essays, primary sources, and survivor testimony further help shed light on the resilience and resistance of the community and the evolution of their persecution under and a er the Nazis.
US October 2025 | UK October 2025 | 264 pages
HB 9798216169758 | $130 / £95
G.I. Jive
A Dictionary of Words at War: The Vernacular of Victory (1939-1946)
Paul Dickson, independent scholar, USA
Explore how the language of American World War II military service began to evolve with the first dra ees of 1940. Their emerging vocabulary was irreverent, creative, and o en obscene, influenced by the worlds of music, jazz, swing, jive, and the nation’s fascination with occupational slang. This book dives into that language, offering a fresh and multifaceted perspective on the war and the people who fought it. Definitions are richly detailed, incorporating word histories, quotations, and examples of early usage in print. Primary sources include news accounts, memoirs, diaries, le ers, oral histories, and various slang and jargon compilations published during the war.
US January 2026 | UK March 2026 | 272 pages
HB 9798765145135 | $80 / £60
Extraordinary Expeditions
The People and Journeys That Changed History
Anne Della Guardia, independent scholar, USA
From ancient sea voyages to modern-day explorations of deep space, discover the expeditions that have shaped our world and the daring individuals who undertook them. Extraordinary Expeditions highlights 27 of the most influential expeditions in history, including many conducted by women, people of color, and non-Westerners. The expeditions can be discovered either chronologically or geographically. Each includes a description of the expedition, as well as an analysis of its historical context and lasting impact.
US February 2026 | UK February 2026 | 384 pages
HB 9798765112625 | $100 / £75
SCHOOL DATABASES
The Popular Culture That Defined the MTV Generation
Melissa Lenos, University of Pi sburgh, USA and Kevin L. Ferguson, Queens College, USA
American life has changed significantly in the last 70 years. This encyclopedia explores the pop culture that defined Generation X, defined as those born between 1965 and 1980, with informative entries on iconic performers (Nirvana, Notorious B.I.G.), films (The Big Lebowski, Heathers), and books (Generation X)—not to mention the technology, media platforms, and events that had a lasting impact on American culture and entertainment. Additional features include interviews from artists and musicians of the era that shed light on their influences, challenges, and achievements, as well as an introductory essay that takes a deeper dive into Generation X a itudes toward work and leisure, race and ethnicity, personal relationships, politics, and social media.
US
Domestic Violence
Examining the Facts
Wendy C. Regoeczi, University of South Carolina, USA
How prevalent is domestic violence in American communities? Are people who commit acts of domestic violence treated differently depending on their socioeconomic background? What percentage of domestic violence abusers are men? This volume answers those questions and many more. It considers the extent to which domestic violence permeates American society, as well as the socioeconomic and psychological drivers of that violence. It also examines efforts to reform legal and law enforcement systems to make their policies and practices more sensitive to crimes of domestic violence and their corrosive impact on relationships and families.
US November 2025 | UK November 2025 | 248 pages
HB 9781440878213 | $75 / £55
Series: Contemporary Debates
GENDER STUDIES
Women and Education
Global Lives in Focus
Erin Kenny, Missouri State University, USA.
In some parts of the world, women’s education remains a controversial topic, and many girls are not allowed equal access or any access at all to schooling. This book examines in regional chapters such topics as early marriage and child brides, safety and sexual vulnerability of schoolgirls, and cultural and religious opposition to girls’ schooling in the non-West, in addition to the added burdens of managing menstruation at school and the disruption of armed conflict and violence in war-torn nations. Such topics as machismo, backlash to girls’ success, and sexual harassment in educational environments are covered as well.
US January 2026 | UK January 2026 | 280 pages
HB 9781440865480 | $75 / £55
Series: Women and Society around the World
Sandra Day O’Connor
How an Arizona Cowgirl Became the First Woman Supreme Court Justice
Nancy Hendricks, independent scholar
A fresh look at the legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor from hardscrabble childhood in the Arizona desert, to facing adversity as a female in politics, to her work as the first woman Justice on the US Supreme Court. This accessible analysis of O’Connor’s life examines how her early beginnings in the remote desert of the American Southwest, where her family’s ranch was 32 miles from the nearest school, shaped her world view and in turn, decisions at the US Supreme Court that affect us today. At first, she aspired to be a ca le rancher, but instead, went on to enroll at California’s Stanford University at age 16. This biography follows her determination as she overcame prejudice and made history by being appointed to the US Supreme Court in 1981; and it places O’Connor in the context of her times by examining how her decisions on the Supreme Court helped to move the country forward and continue to impact us today.
US April 2026 | UK April 2026 | 288 pages
HB 9798765126356 | $68 / £50
Series: Women Making History
Feminism and Feminist Movements in America
An Encyclopedia of Ideals and Activism
Edited by Sarah Kornfield, Hope College, USA
Explore nearly 200 essential people, events, organizations, laws, concepts, and issues that have defined US feminist movements, from the founding era through today. Authored by feminist scholars, activists, and practitioners, this is an essential first stop for readers looking for a comprehensive introduction to US feminism’s most relevant milestones and the concepts needed to contextualize its history and chart its future.
US February 2026 | UK February 2026 | 432 pages
HB 9798216184409 | $130 / £95
Pets Around the World
A Cultural Encyclopedia of the Human-Animal Bond
Margo DeMello, Carroll College, USA.
This book examines the rich cultural significance of pets across the globe and throughout history. A collection of more than 100 encyclopedia entries explores the many ways companion animals have shaped and continue to shape human society, offering a broad yet carefully curated introduction to the topic. Entries include crossreferences to related topics, helping readers make connections and build a more robust conceptual framework. Further readings at the end of each entry serve as a gateway to more in-depth study.
US March 2026 | UK March 2026 | 304 pages HB 9798765114940 | $100 / £75
Prehistoric Europe
50 Great Discoveries
Julian Heath, independent scholar
Explore 50 fascinating and important archaeological discoveries from prehistoric Europe, all of which provide insights into Europe’s distant past and its long-lost prehistoric societies. These 50 discoveries cover sixty thousand years of European prehistory, beginning in the Middle Paleolithic—the time of the Neanderthals—and ending in the Iron Age.
US August 2025 | UK October 2025 | 288 pages
HB 9781538192443 | $45 / £35
Encyclopedia of Spices and the Spice Trade History, Cuisine, and Culture
Victoria R. Williams, independent scholar, UK
Discover the rich history and deep cultural significance of spices, from defining the flavors of regional cuisines to spurring Western exploration and colonialism. This book examines spices from a variety of perspectives, including their impact on culinary traditions, role in health and medicine, and influence on world economics and geopolitics for hundreds of years. More than 125 entries profile individual spices, influential locations and trade routes, key time periods in the history of the spice trade, and much more. Each entry includes cross-referencing and a list of further readings. A selection of engaging sidebars supplement the main text.
US November 2025 | UK November 2025 | 376 pages
HB 9798765114827 | $100 / £75
Food Cultures of Germany
Cuisine, Customs, and
Issues
Ursula Heinzelmann, independent scholar, Germany
There’s far more to German food than sausages and beer. Discover the history and culture of Germany through its rich culinary traditions. Part of the Global Kitchen series, this book takes readers on a food tour of Germany, covering everything from daily staples to holiday specialties. Chapters are organized thematically, making it easy to focus in on particular courses or types of dishes. The main text is supplemented by sidebars that offer interesting bite-sized facts, a chronology of important dates in German culinary history, and a glossary of key food- and dining-related terms.
US October 2025 | UK October 2025 | 240 pages
HB 9798765122525 | $75 / £55
Series: The Global Kitchen
Food Cultures of Italy
Cuisine, Customs, and Issues
Zachary Nowak, Harvard University Extension School, USA
There’s far more to Italian food than pasta and pizza. Discover the history and culture of Italy through its rich culinary traditions. This book takes readers on a food tour of Italy, covering everything from daily staples to holiday specialties. Chapters are organized thematically, making it easy to focus in on particular courses or types of dishes. The main text is supplemented by sidebars that offer interesting bite-sized facts, a chronology of important dates in Italian culinary history, and a glossary of key food- and dining-related terms.
US January 2026 | UK January 2026 | 192 pages
HB 9798765122341 | $75 / £55
Series: The Global Kitchen
Food Cultures of Norway
Cuisine, Customs, and Issues
Henry Notaker, independent scholar and Annechen Bahr Bugge, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway
Norwegian cuisine, deeply intertwined with its dramatic landscape and long winters, reflects the country’s rich history and culture. This book takes readers on a food tour of Norway, covering everything from daily staples to holiday specialties. Chapters are organized thematically, making it easy to focus in on particular courses or types of dishes. The main text is supplemented by sidebars that offer interesting bite-sized facts, a chronology of important dates in Norwegian culinary history, and a glossary of key food- and dining-related terms.
US January 2026 | UK January 2026 | 224 pages
HB 9798765122624 | $75 / £55
Series: The Global Kitchen
Food Cultures of Spain
Cuisine, Customs, and Issues
F. Xavier Medina, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain
There’s far more to Spanish food than tapas and paella. Discover the history and culture of Spain through its rich culinary traditions. This book takes readers on a food tour of Spain, covering everything from daily staples to holiday specialties. Chapters are organized thematically, making it easy to focus in on particular courses or types of dishes. The main text is supplemented by sidebars that offer interesting bite-sized facts, a chronology of important dates in Spanish culinary history, and a glossary of key food- and dining-related terms.
US May 2026 | UK May 2026 | 256 pages
HB 9798765122471 | $75 / £55
Series: The Global Kitchen
American Indian Literature
An Encyclopedia for Students
Edited by Kimberly Wieser-Weryackwe, University of Oklahoma, USA
American Indian literature is a varied and vibrant collection of Indigenous artistic expression. This encyclopedia introduces readers to the key historical and contemporary figures in American Indian literature and their defining works. From the fiery sermons of Methodist minister William Apess to the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel House Made of Dawn by N. Sco Momaday to the critically acclaimed and commercially successful novels of Louise Erdrich, this book illustrates the indelible and influential imprint American Indians have made on the landscape of American le ers.
US August 2025 | UK August 2025 | 448 pages
HB 9781440874956 | $100 / £75
Angels, Demons, and Demigods
An Encyclopedia of Supernatural Beings in Story and on Screen
Edited by David A. Salomon and Kelly A. O’Connor-Salomon, Christopher Newport University, USA
This authoritative resource surveys how angels, demons, and demigods—powerful archetypes rooted in religious faith and ancient mythology—have been presented in film, television, literature, and music. Each entry provides essential information about the work in question (plot, primary characters, and critical reputation) as well as perspectives on how these non-human characters have been used by their creators to comment on a wide array of issues related to human nature, religious belief, and the triumphs and tribulations of human existence. Some of these depictions are lighthearted and irreverent romantic comedies while others are somber representations freighted with observations about good and evil and life and death. Angels, Demons, and Demigods covers them all.
US January 2026 | UK January 2026 | 376 pages
HB 9781440874413 | $100 / £75
MUSIC & SOUND STUDIES
Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll 1944-1964
David Luhrssen and Michael Larson, independent scholars, USA
Who were the first giants of American rock and roll? Which songs and labels and performers drove rock’s emergence and explosive growth in the mid-twentieth century? In what ways did the rhythm and blues sound created by African-American composers, singers, and musicians between the world wars become the foundations of early rock and roll? How did radio and television boost the popularity of early rock and roll pioneers like Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, Li le Richard, and Wanda Jackson? This wide-ranging encyclopedia answers these questions and many more, employing an informative blend of biographical profiles, overviews of noteworthy recordings and performances, and entries devoted to important record labels, concert venues, and milestones in related musical genres, including blues, folk, gospel, and Western swing. The twenty-year span from 1944 to 1964 was one of new beginnings and breathtaking innovation in American popular music. This reference work provides a helpful guide to the most legendary figures, recordings, and legacies from that seminal chapter in rock and roll.
Bipolar Disorder
Your Questions Answered
Victor B. Stolberg, Essex County College, USA
This approachable book follows an intuitive Q&A format, addressing what bipolar disorder is and the forms it can take, its common characteristics, the biological and environmental factors that may increase risk for developing the condition, how bipolar disorder is diagnosed and managed, and how friends and family can best support those living with bipolar disorder. Case studies enable readers to apply their knowledge to real-world examples and see key concepts and recommendations in action. The book also includes a glossary, a directory of resources, and a guide to health literacy.
US January 2026 | UK January 2026 | 200 pages
HB 9798765114162 | $55 / £40
Series: Q&A Health Guides
Cancer
Your Questions Answered
Lara Thompson, independent scholar, USA
This approachable book follows an intuitive Q&A format, addressing what cancer is and the many forms it can take, risk factors and demographic pa erns, treatment options, and prevention strategies. It also provides guidance on how readers can best support friends and family living with a cancer diagnosis. Case studies enable readers to apply their knowledge to real-world examples and see key concepts and recommendations in action. The book also includes a glossary, a directory of resources, and a guide to health literacy.
US January 2026 | UK January 2026 | 224 pages
HB 9798765120989 | $55 / £40
Series: Q&A Health Guides
Learning Disabilities
Your Questions Answered
Sarah Boslaugh, independent scholar, USA
Research suggests that 15% of individuals worldwide have a learning disability. The book’s 52 questions cover the many forms learning disabilities take, including difficulties with writing, reading, math, language, and sensory processing. It also explores how learning disabilities are diagnosed and addressed; the impacts they can have on academic and, later, workplace performance; and how those living with learning disabilities can reach their full potential. Case studies enable readers to apply their knowledge to real-world examples and see key concepts and recommendations in action. The book also includes a glossary, a directory of resources, and a guide to health literacy.
US March 2026 | UK March 2026 | 160 pages
HB 9798765125359 | $55 / £40
Series: Q&A Health Guides
Mental Health of Athletes
Christine L. B. Selby, University of Massachuse s–Amherst’s Center for Counseling and Psychological Health, USA
Explore the complex relationship between sports and mental health and discover the influence of biological and social factors on athletes’ psychological wellbeing. Part I of this book explores the complex relationship between sports and mental health, including risk factors that can lead to mental health issues among athletes. Part II features coverage of several high-interest issues in this field, including the risk of suicide among athletes and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on athlete mental health. Part III provides a variety of useful materials, including illuminating case studies, a glossary, and a directory of resources.
US October 2025 | UK October 2025 | 280 pages
HB 9781440881121 | $75 / £55
Series: Health and Medical Issues Today
Understanding Cancer Immunotherapy
A Guide for Students, Patients, and Caregivers
Nancy Liu-Sullivan, City University of New York College of Staten Island, USA
Cancer remains a complex disease characterized by a series of irreversible mutations of crucial genes. This book helps readers understand the ins and out of cancer immunotherapy. It covers cancer-devouring viral therapy, tumor-infiltrating immune therapy, cytokine therapy, modified dendritic cell therapy, engineered T cell therapy, cancer preventive vaccines, and cancer therapeutic vaccines, companion topics on cancer basics, immunology fundamentals, and cancer risk reduction.
US November 2025 | UK January 2026 | 240 pages
HB 9781538191569 | $90 / £65
Digestive System Diseases and Disorders
Understanding
Symptoms and Treatments
Myrna Chandler Goldstein and Mark A. Goldstein, MD, independent scholars
This book examines 30 serious medical issues affecting the digestive system, including autoimmune disorders, cancers, chronic conditions, and more. Utilizing a standardized structure, each entry discusses a particular condition’s causes, prevalence, symptoms, potential complications, diagnosis, and treatment options. Summaries of key research studies are included to help readers be er understand the scientific community’s findings about each condition. Introductory essays offer a broad overview of the digestive system’s anatomy and physiology as well as common GI complaints, while further readings following each entry point readers toward additional resources.
US January 2026 | UK January 2026 | 400 pages
HB 9798765121979 | $100 / £75
The Gut Microbiome
Exploring the Connection between Microbes, Diet, and Health
Ana Maria R. Moise, independent scholar, USA
Discover what the microbiome is, the many functions it serves, how it can be either harmed or supported by our actions, and the role it may play in various diseases and in determining our overall health. The science-based information is detailed but accessible to general readers or students without extensive background knowledge. This second edition features a new chapter exploring the impacts that specific micronutrients and phytochemicals have on the microbiome. This edition also includes extensive updating throughout, synthesizing the latest research findings and providing expanded coverage of important topics.
US May 2026 | UK May 2026 | 272 pages
HB 9798765133620 | $75 / £55
The Geography of Disease
How Location and Culture Influence Health in Today’s World
Jing Luo, Bloomsburg University, USA.
Cancer remains a complex disease characterized by a series of irreversible mutations of crucial genes. This book helps readers understand the ins and out of cancer immunotherapy. It covers cancer-devouring viral therapy, tumor-infiltrating immune therapy, cytokine therapy, modified dendritic cell therapy, engineered T cell therapy, cancer preventive vaccines, and cancer therapeutic vaccines, companion topics on cancer basics, immunology fundamentals, and cancer risk reduction.
US January 2026 | UK January 2026 | 328 pages
HB 9781440875595 | $75 / £55
Colleges Worth Your Money
A Guide to What America’s Top Schools Can Do for You, Seventh Edition
Andrew Belasco, Dave Bergman, Kelsea Conlin & Michael Trive e, independent scholars, USA
This is an invaluable guide for US students making the crucial decision of where to a end college when our thinking about higher education is changing radically. At a time when costs are soaring and competition for admission is higher than ever, the college-bound need to know how prospective schools will benefit them both as students and as graduates. Colleges Worth Your Money provides the most up-to-date, accurate, and comprehensive information for gauging the ROI of America’s top schools.
“One of the most impressive reference volumes in the world.”
– Publisher’s Weekly
Chase’s Calendar of Events 2026
The Ultimate Go-to Guide for Special Days, Weeks and Months
Chase’s Calendar of Events is produced by an in-house team of editors and researchers based in Chicago, IL. Chase’s was first published in 1957 by brothers William and Harrison Chase.
12,500 entries. 196 countries. 365 days. Find out what’s going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe!
The world’s date book since 1957, Chase’s is the definitive, authoritative, day-by-day resource of what the world is celebrating and commemorating. From national days to celebrity birthdays, from historical milestones to astronomical phenomena, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase’s is the must-have reference used by experts and professionals-a one-stop shop with 12,500 entries for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past. Completely updated for 2026, Chase’s also features extensive appendices (astronomical data, major awards, perpetual calendar) as well as an exclusive website that puts the power of Chase’s at the user’s fingertips.
2026 is packed with special events and observances, including:
• National days and public holidays for every nation on Earth
• Scores of new special days, weeks and months, such as International Day of the Snow Leopard (Oct 23), World Coding Day (Oct 29), World Meditation Day (Dec 21) and Salute to Nonprofit Theater Week (June 7–13)
• Birthdays of new world leaders, acclaimed authors, sports stars and breakout celebrities
• Information on such special events as the FIFA World Cup 26™, America 250, observances for the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the bicentenary of the Cowes Week Rega a and much more
• Information on such historical and biographical milestones as the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the 125th birth anniversary of Hirohito, the 100th birth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II, the 100th birth anniversary of Marilyn Monroe, the 100th birthday of Sir David A enborough, the 75th anniversary of “I Love Lucy” and much more
The Who, What, and Where of America
Understanding the American Community Survey
Edited by Shana Hertz Ha is, independent scholar
This volume is designed to provide a sampling of key demographic information. It covers the United States, every state, each metropolitan statistical area, and all the counties and cities with a population of 20,000 or more. Each part is preceded by highlights and ranking tables that show how areas diverge from the national norm. These research aids are invaluable for understanding data from the ACS and for highlighting what it tells us about who we are, what we do, and where we live.
US December 2025 | UK February 2026 | 312 pages
HB 9781636714318 | $160 / £110
Series: County and City Extra
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024-2034
Edited by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is the premier, nationally recognized source for career information in the USA. The Handbook is great for all individuals making decisions about their future including students about to graduate from high school or college, recent graduates, individuals returning to the workforce a er an absence, or anyone looking for a career change. It has been used by millions since the 1940s.
US February 2026 | UK April 2026 | 1320 pages
HB 9798216201762 | $95 / £70
The United States Government Internet Directory 2026
Edited
by
Mary Meghan Ryan
This is an indispensable guidebook for anyone who is looking for official United States government resources online. The US government’s online information is massive and can be difficult to locate. The United States Government Internet Directory navigates the maze of data and locates the materials readers need.
US February 2026 | UK April 2026 | 608 pages
PB 9798892050852 | $99 / £76
The United States Government Manual 2025
Edited by National Archives & Records Administration
Known as the official handbook of the federal government, this annual resource provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the United States participates, boards, commissions, and commi ees.
US September 2025 | UK November 2025 | 720 pages
PB 9798892050296 | $44.95 / £32.99
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