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Paperback. From the Suzuki method to calculus-based physics, from AP tests all the way back to early-learning Kumon courses, students are increasingly pushed to excel, with that Harvard or Yale acceptance letter held tantalizingly in front of them. The authors unveil a formidable process of class positioning at the heart of the college admissions process. Num Pages: 288 pages, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFS; JNKS; JNLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226134925
ISBN
9780226134925
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.63

Hardcover. Editor(s): Rudnick, Lois Palken; Wilson-Powell, MaLin. Num Pages: 296 pages, 120 colour & 50 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACXJ8; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 302 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1482.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Museum of New Mexico Press/Published in association with the Harwood Museum of Art
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780890136140
ISBN
9780890136140
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.65
€ 42.86

Paperback. This book is an intimate look at how diasporic Chinese in Panama construct notions of home and create a sense of belonging as they inhabit the interstices of several cultural-national formations-Panama, China/Taiwan, and the United States. Num Pages: 272 pages, 3 figures, 1 illustration, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KLCP; JFSL; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804758468
ISBN
9780804758468
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.40

hardcover. This book is an intimate look at how diasporic Chinese in Panama construct notions of home and create a sense of belonging as they inhabit the interstices of several cultural-national formations-Panama, China/Taiwan, and the United States. Num Pages: 272 pages, 3 figures, 1 illustration, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KLCP; JFSL; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 553.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804753029
ISBN
9780804753029
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.95

Hardcover. Combining Hinduism with Western concepts and values, a new hybrid form of religion has developed in the US over the past century. This title traces the history of various Hindu-inspired movements in America, and argues that together they constitute a discrete category of religious practice, a distinct and identifiable form of new religion. Series: New and Alternative Religions. Num Pages: 280 pages, 8 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRG; HRQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780814794494
ISBN
9780814794494
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 91.38

Paperback. In tribute to what Vince Staten calls "the slowest of the slow foods," contributors discuss the politics, sociology, and virtual religion of barbecue in the South, where communities are defined by what wood they burn, what sauce they make, and what they serve with barbecue. Editor(s): Elie, Lolis Eric. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; 1KBBS; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 463.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780807855560
ISBN
9780807855560
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 23.74

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803244757
ISBN
9780803244757
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.27

paperback. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 784.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Wadsworth United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9781285433431
ISBN
9781285433431
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 166.45

Paperback. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; ACXJ; AN; HBJK; HBLX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 231 x 43. Weight in Grams: 948.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Theatre Communications Group
Condition
New
SKU
V9781559364096
ISBN
9781559364096
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.10

Sheet map, folded. Num Pages: 2 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 95. Weight in Grams: 500.
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786579096
ISBN
9781786579096
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.41

Sheet map, folded. Num Pages: 2 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; WTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 99 x 198 x 10. Weight in Grams: 34.
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786575067
ISBN
9781786575067
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.40

Sheet map, folded. Num Pages: 2 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBFC; WTRS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 267 x 9. Weight in Grams: 34.
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786577849
ISBN
9781786577849
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.40

Sheet map, folded. Num Pages: 2 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; WTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 97 x 198 x 9. Weight in Grams: 34.
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786575043
ISBN
9781786575043
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.40

Sheet map, folded. Num Pages: 2 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; WTRS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 252 x 12. Weight in Grams: 34.
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786577818
ISBN
9781786577818
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.40

Sheet map, folded. Num Pages: 2 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; WTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 99 x 198 x 10. Weight in Grams: 34.
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786575012
ISBN
9781786575012
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.39

Paperback. Here's a book about New York that's seriously streetwise. Discover secrets and stories guaranteed to blow your mind that are definitely off the tourist trail. Find out what's lurking in the pumpkin garden, why you might find cows underground, how eating hotdogs could make you rich and lots more! For readers aged 8 and up. Series: Lonely Planet Kids. Num Pages: 104 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; YNM. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 207 x 206 x 11. Weight in Grams: 320.
Publisher
Lonely Planet Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781760342258
ISBN
9781760342258
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.86

Hardback. New York will come alive with this beautiful, colourful pop-up book from Lonely Planet Kids. The perfect introduction to the magic of New York for any age, this beautifully illustrated, stylish look at the city's iconic landmarks will kickstart the travel bug in young explorers! Includes pop-ups of Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty and more. Series: Lonely Planet Kids. Num Pages: 8 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; YBGP. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 137 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 176.
Publisher
Lonely Planet Publications
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781760343378
ISBN
9781760343378
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.30

Ethnic American Food Today is the first encyclopedia to illuminate the variety and complexity of ethnic food cultures in this country and to address their place within the larger American culture. Series: Rowman & Littlefield Studies in Food and Gastronomy. Num Pages: 760 pages, 11 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFCV; WB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 280 x 63. Weight in Grams: 1964.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
760
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442227309
ISBN
9781442227309
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 288.75

Paperback. Editor(s): Longmore, Paul K.; Umansky, Lauri. Series: The History of Disability. Num Pages: 422 pages, black & white. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 578.
Publisher
New York University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814785645
ISBN
9780814785645
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.71

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Texas Christian University Press
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875654348
ISBN
9780875654348
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.18

Paperback. Get your mojo working as you take a musical trip from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago's gritty South Side and points beyond with Blues For Dummies, an insightful, toe-tappin', music lovers' guide to the blues. Num Pages: 372 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGJ; AVGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 192 x 21. Weight in Grams: 752.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
372
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764550805
ISBN
9780764550805
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.30

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 642 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEJ; 3JF; GBCB; JNB; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1057.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
642
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691633114
ISBN
9780691633114
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 314.11

Hardback. A technocratic view of teachers as credentialed specialists has led to a growing reliance on migrant teachers, as federal mandates require K-12 schools to employ qualified teachers or risk funding cuts. The author investigates the result: transient teaching professionals with little opportunity to connect meaningfully with their students. Num Pages: 170 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 446.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
170
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674055360
ISBN
9780674055360
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 39.84

Paperback. Unlike studies of 19th-century culture that perpetuate a dichotomy of a public, male world set against a private, female world, this book shows the sometimes contradictory cultural planes on which struggles for authority unfolded in antebellum America. It also revises the terms of debate on 19th-century literature, history, and gender studies. Series: New Americanists. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSBF; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822320425
ISBN
9780822320425
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.02

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