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Hardback. Kites over the Mango Tree reveals how the state-condoned violence of right-wing Hindus against Muslims and Christians in Gujarat is funded by Gujarati expatriates in the US, and how twenty secular organizations in Gujarat are working to restore inter-religious harmony. Series: Praeger Security International. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313351570
- ISBN
- 9780313351570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.90€ 69.55
€ 76.90
€ 69.55
Hardback. Excerpts from Confucius on government, recently found Qin laws written on bamboo strips, and contemporary historical accounts lend depth and immediacy to the work. Brief biographies of key rulers, rebels, and philosophers give readers a look at events through the eyes of participants. Series: Greenwood Guides to Historic Events of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 220 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1QDA; HBJF; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 241 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313325885
- ISBN
- 9780313325885
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.26€ 47.41
€ 51.26
€ 47.41
Hardcover. Series: Popular Culture in the Contemporary World. Num Pages: 384 pages, 78. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 178 x 32. Weight in Grams: 982.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781851095827
- ISBN
- 9781851095827
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.21€ 83.68
€ 93.21
€ 83.68
Hardback. Contains stories which range from animal tales and tales of supernatural beings to stories about village characters and priests and their apprentices. This book includes a background on the country and Japanese culture, notes on the tales, a glossary, recipes, games and crafts, and colour photos and illustrations. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 236 pages, 18 illustrations (b&w), 17 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 667.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781591584889
- ISBN
- 9781591584889
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.76€ 50.43
€ 54.76
€ 50.43
Hardcover. A collection of contemporary and traditional stories from Southern India. With the stories the authors present a historical overview of the region and detailed storytelling notes. The book also includes a resource listing of books, centres and Web sites, and a calendar of South Indian festivals. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 172 pages, colour plates, line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FKA; DQ; JFHF; YNM; YQE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Libraries Unlimited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563085765
- ISBN
- 9781563085765
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.76€ 50.43
€ 54.76
€ 50.43
Hardcover. This book examines Iraq since 2003 and argues that a new democratic Iraq cannot be grounded on destructive politics of victimization, narrow nationalism, sectarian confessionalism, and a consensual, power-sharing political arrangement. Num Pages: 255 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; JFSJ; JFSL; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 166 x 26. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313398018
- ISBN
- 9780313398018
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.25€ 53.45
€ 58.25
€ 53.45
Hardcover. This new volume in the Global Security Watch series examines the contemporary foreign, military, and security policies of India as it moves towards becoming a formidable global power in the coming decades. Series: Praeger Security International. Num Pages: 194 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313395864
- ISBN
- 9780313395864
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.37
€ 45.99
€ 38.37
Hardcover. This much-needed study draws on fresh material and firsthand observation to provide an understanding of North Korea as it exists today. Series: Praeger Security International. Num Pages: 241 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FPKN; 3JJPR; 3JMC; HBJF; HBLW3; HBLX; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313381751
- ISBN
- 9780313381751
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 45.40
€ 53.99
€ 45.40
Hardback. This insightful study explores how a small state with limited economic resources has played an important role in vital, ongoing Middle Eastern political and security controversies. Series: Praeger Security International. Num Pages: 187 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FBJ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313366192
- ISBN
- 9780313366192
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.76€ 50.43
€ 54.76
€ 50.43
Hardback. Discusses the evolution of Toyota and how they began to set the standard for quality, innovation, and mass market appeal in the worldwide automobile market. This title also offers features that include a look at the people associated with Toyota, a Toyota time line, a focus on products, and a look at how the company treats and trains its workers. Series: Corporations That Changed the World. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KNDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313350320
- ISBN
- 9780313350320
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.10€ 46.41
€ 50.10
€ 46.41
Hardback. Examines the Primary, Secondary, and Postsecondary levels of education, identifying the types of education, and any race, gender or social class issues that impact education. This series includes discussions of curriculum and teaching methods, which are helpful. Series: The Global School Room. Num Pages: 148 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313342943
- ISBN
- 9780313342943
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.07€ 64.51
€ 71.07
€ 64.51
Hardback. The Korean War from 1950 to 1953 is often forgotten, but it was a watershed in American history. This book covers topics such as: training, usually with World II weapons, life on the front, care of the wounded and the dead, and coming home. It also includes a timeline of events and a topically arranged bibliography of recommended sources. Series: The Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series: American Soldiers' Lives. Num Pages: 240 pages, 25 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPK; HBW. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (ES) Secondary; (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313332487
- ISBN
- 9780313332487
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.07€ 64.50
€ 71.07
€ 64.50
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313320217
- ISBN
- 9780313320217
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.09€ 52.45
€ 57.09
€ 52.45
Hardback. Endangered peoples of Southeast and East Asia struggle with inadequate understanding, protection and enforcement of human rights by state governments and the international community. The most pressing issues of thse marginalized groups are discussed here. Series: Greenwood Press Endangered Peoples of the World. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FM; 1FP; JFSL9; JHMC; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313306464
- ISBN
- 9780313306464
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.58€ 55.47
€ 60.58
€ 55.47
Hardback. An overview of the traditional elements in the culture and customs of modern Japan. It examines religious rituals, classic and modern literature, performing arts, fine arts and handicrafts, housing, clothing, women's roles and family life, holidays and festivals, and social customs. Series: Cultures and Customs of the World. Num Pages: 224 pages, glossary, index. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; JFC; JHBT; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 473.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313301971
- ISBN
- 9780313301971
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.92€ 57.47
€ 62.92
€ 57.47
Hardback. Num Pages: 148 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1976
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313269561
- ISBN
- 9780313269561
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.58€ 61.49
€ 67.58
€ 61.49
Hardback. A guide to English-language reference materials on Japan and the Japanese, this annotated bibliography covers topics ranging from art, music and literature, to economics, people and society, politics, religion, and science and technology. Series: Bibliographies and Indexes in Asian Studies. Num Pages: 168 pages, bibliographies, indexes. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; GBCR; WTM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313263118
- ISBN
- 9780313263118
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.35€ 96.68
€ 108.35
€ 96.68
Hardcover. In the brief experience the world has had during the post-9/11 era. But comparatively little attention has been paid on the key global security issues facing the world: that between and among the United States, Russia, and China. This book examines key security issues from the perspectives of those three powers. Editor(s): Bolt, Paul J.; Changhe, Su; Cross, Sharyl. Series: Praeger Security International. Num Pages: 228 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1FPC; 1KBB; JPS; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780275998943
- ISBN
- 9780275998943
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.90€ 69.55
€ 76.90
€ 69.55
Hardcover. Explores, through real life stories, the social and political dynamics at play in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan before the rise of Saddam Hussein. Kirkuk is a hotly contested oil city - a time bomb with the potential to shatter the fragile hope for unity in Iraq. Series: Praeger Security International. Num Pages: 200 pages, 2 illustrations (b&w), 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket.
- SKU
- V9780275995898
- ISBN
- 9780275995898
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.76€ 50.43
€ 54.76
€ 50.43
Hardback. Profiles the peace activists, soldiers, journalists, and ordinary Iraqis the author met during his two visits to what became known as the Red Zone, the area outside the protected Green Zone enclave. This work provides a look into the daily life of Iraqis before and after the war and a collective profile of segments of the American peace movement. Num Pages: 184 pages, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; GTJ; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275992439
- ISBN
- 9780275992439
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.58€ 61.49
€ 67.58
€ 61.49
Hardback. Exposes the hostile U.S.-Iranian relationship as the result of a pervasive yet unnecessary mutual demonization, full of vengeful myth mongering and retribution for past injuries, not the result of an actual mutual threat. Num Pages: 316 pages, 1 figure, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 1KBB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780275982140
- ISBN
- 9780275982140
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.25€ 53.45
€ 58.25
€ 53.45
Hardback. Explores the emergence of an anti-militarist subculture within the United States armed services during the Vietnam War. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPK; HBG; HBLW; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 153 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275978617
- ISBN
- 9780275978617
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.03€ 88.64
€ 99.03
€ 88.64
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275968212
- ISBN
- 9780275968212
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.22€ 77.59
€ 86.22
€ 77.59
Hardcover. Today, the world's cities are experiencing progressive tensions in urban use and structure. An opportunity for successful redevelopment has emerged in the rehabilitation of urban waterfront areas. This book examines recreation and tourism as a catalyst for such waterfront redevelopment. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations, references. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FPJ; 1KBB; 1MBF; 1QSC; AMVD; JFS; KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 228 x 67. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275945503
- ISBN
- 9780275945503
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.22€ 77.59
€ 86.22
€ 77.59