A leading independent publisher of academic nonfiction, McFarland is recognized for noteworthy books about pop culture, sports, military, transportation, body and mind, literature, history and medieval studies, among other topics. McFarland currently offers about 6000 books in print. Meeting high library standards has always been a major focus, and many McFarland books have received awards from the library-oriented (Choice Outstanding Academic Title and ALA Outstanding Reference Work) to the specialized (Hugo, Edgar, Stoker, USCF Chess Book of the Year).