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The article talks about publishers of New England. Topics discussed include views of Michel Moushabeck, founder of Interlink Publishing, on the growth of the publication house, acquisition of Globe Pequot Press by Rowman & Littlefield in 2014 and several forthcoming books such as "Chickens, Gin, and a Maine Friendship" by E. B. White and Edmund Ware Smith.

The article discusses how publishers in Washington, D.C. are embracing multimedia, with books as their focus. Topics include the strategy of RB Media to acquire and partner with small- and medium-size publisher for audiobook content, the launch of Library Ideas by Brian Downing with a Spotify-like platform called Freegal Music, which allows library users to stream music on their own devices, and publishing partnerships and new ventures of Rowman & Littlefield.

The article offers information on the life and career of educator Renee F. Hill of the University of Maryland. Topics include her achievements such as the 2017 LJ/ALISE Excellence in Teaching Award sponsored by Rowman & Littlefield, her expertise in online teaching, and her role as the director of the School Library Specialization at the College of Information Studies (CIS) in the university.

The article reports on the continued success of war and military history titles despite the recession, a plethora of free online information and the declining number of living World War II veterans. The most obvious reason for the category's success, the author notes, might be the sheer number of Americans who are associated with the military. Among the publishers that are gaining from the books' popularity are Rowman & Littlefield and Casemate Publishers. INSET: The Battle over Iraq Books.

Presents news briefs concerning the publishing industry in the U.S. as of October 2005. Background on the acquisition deal between The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group and M. Evans & Co.; Publishing date for the novel "Lying With Strangers," by James Grippando; Increase of bookstore sales as of August 2005.

The article presents library news briefs. Topics include the presentation at the American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter meeting in Chicago, Illinois, held January 30-February 3, 2015, of a Cherokee language course from the database Mango Languages, library science titles from publisher Rowman & Littlefield, and how the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC has partnered with Adam Matthew Digital to digitize its Shakespeare collection.

The article presents publishing industry news briefs as of April 29, 2013. Executive Miriam Sontz has been named as the chief executive officer of the independent bookstore Powell's Books in Portland, Oregon. Maja Thomas, a senior executive in the Hachette Book Group's Digital & Audio division, has decided to leave the company to pursue other interests. The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group has acquired the book assets of the Down East Enterprises publishing firm.

This section offers news briefs on the publishing industry. The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group has acquired the assets of the supplementary publisher Sundance/ Newbridge from Haights Cross. Sales in Bloomsbury's U.S. division rose 10 percent in the first half of 2008. Author Stephenie Meyer has put her forthcoming novel, "Midnight Sun," on hold indefinitely after a partial draft was leaked online.

The article offers information on several mergers & acquisitions in book publishing industry in 2019. Topics discussed include purchase of Barnes & Noble by Elliott Advisors; acquisition of stakes of Sourcebooks by independent publisher PRH and acquisition of Prometheus Books and McBooks by Rowman & Littlefield.

The article reports that Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc. has pulled out of the Google Print for Publishers program. Rowman & Littlefield object to Google's plan to scan books from academic library shelves. The publishing company's CEO and president, Jed Lyons, claims that Google's library project is a violation of U.S. copyright law.

The article reports that publishing firm Rowman and Littlefield is in the market for new authors to publish former titles of Vestal Press and presents the views of Jed Lyons, chief executive officer (CEO) at the company, on the same.

The article offers updates on the activities of the American Council on Education (ACE). ACE published the book "International Partnerships: Guidelines for Colleges and Universities," which defines the basics of planning, developing and implementing international partnerships. ACE also announces that it has approved an agreement with independent publisher Rowman & Littlefield. The group is also grateful to the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Blackboard for their support to ACE initiatives.

A table from independent publisher Rowman & Littlefield Education is presented that shows how school superintendents in the U.S. value their state education agency as of August 2014.

The article focuses on publishing company Rowman & Littlefield (R&L) and how they are adapting to changes in the reference publishing industry. The author talks with vice president of marketing and sales Linda May, discusses R&L subsidiaries Scarecrow Press, AltaMira Press, and Bernan Press, and explains that R&L is launching an adult reference food series beginning with the book "New Orleans: A Food Biography."

The article offers a career profile of Sarah Jubar, acqusition editor at the independent publishing house Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc. in Lanham, Maryland.

The article reports that the National Association for Music Education (MENC) has published two books for the new school year. The books "Lessons in American Music," by Debra Kay Robinson Lindsay and "Teaching Music in the Urban Classroom: A Guide to Survival, Success, and Reform," edited by Carol Frierson Campbell, are published in partnership with Rowman & Littlefield Education.

The article reports on the publication of the book "Key Legal Issues for Schools: The Ultimate Resource for School Business Officials," by the Association of School Business Officials International in conjunction with Rowman & Littlefield Education. The book addresses issues involving the law and financial issues in relation to school business officials' duties. The book is divided into three parts. The first section focuses on issues that primarily impact school management.

Reports on the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) and Rowman and Littlefield Education's release of the book "Ins and Outs of School Facility Management," by Tak Cheung Chan and Michael D. Richardson. Target readers; Structured approach to facilities management; Tips and guidelines for cost-effective facility management.

Presents updates on the publishing industry in the U.S. as of October 2003. Launch of "Vegas Magazine" by Greenspun Media Group and SoBe News Inc.; Information on an increase in the number of "Everyday Food" issues to be published yearly; Purchase of Burnham Publishers by Rowman & Littlefield.

The article offers book publishing news briefs as of May 26, 2014 on topics including Rowman and Littlefield Publishing Group's acquisition of Globe Pequot Press, publisher HarperCollins deal with children's subscription service Epic!, and publisher Simon and Schuster's availability of electronic books (e-books).

The article presents updates on the career development of several executives in the book publishing industry including David L. Endrody at Tyndale House, Linda May at Rowman & Littlefield, and Ann Bunn at MIT Press.

The article presents a profile of the career of Christen Kariniski, associate editor at Rowman & Littlefield (R&L) publishing house, as of April 2014. Topics include Kariniski's plans to write a young adult novel, her interest in sports literature and soccer books, and her methods of book acquisition.