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Hardback. Proceedings of the Seminar 'Health Impacts of Waste Management Policies', Hippocrates Foundation, Kos, Greece, 12-14 November 1998 Editor(s): Nicolpoulou-Stamati, P.; Hens, Luc; Howard, Vyvyan C. Series: Environmental Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 326 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QFE; MBNH2; RNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363620
- ISBN
- 9780792363620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.97
€ 193.97
Paperback. Wide-ranging collection of twenty-seven essays analyzes, argues with, and celebrates that unruly tradition of Montana writing. Editor(s): Newby, Rick; Hunger, Suzanne E. Num Pages: 348 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 35.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781560444176
- ISBN
- 9781560444176
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.41
€ 20.99
€ 17.41
Equity and Excellence in Educational Testing and Assessment
. Ed(S): Nettles, Michael T.; Nettles, Arie L...
Hardback. Helps the reader understand contemporary equity issues in educational testing and assessment and to examine these issues in the context of educational reform. The book explores the factors that contribute to the gaps in student achievement along racial and social class lines, and offers ideas for improving the measurement of America's students. Editor(s): Nettles, Michael T.; Nettles, Arie L. Series: Evaluation in Education and Human Services. Num Pages: 377 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNKD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 377
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792395317
- ISBN
- 9780792395317
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.52
€ 194.52
Hardback. Aims to sensitize readers to the unfairness and inappropriate uses of testing instruments, which under optimal circumstances have the potential to benefit different students. This title includes papers that explores models and practices that are being piloted both in America and abroad as educators grapple with the effects the assessment. Editor(s): Nettles, Arie L.; Nettles, Michael T. Series: Evaluation in Education and Human Services. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNKD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384014
- ISBN
- 9780792384014
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.64
€ 128.64
Paperback. Founded in 1769 as a new port town on JamaicaAEs north coast, Falmouth expanded dramatically in the decades around 1800. Spanning from the foundation of the town in 1769 to the opening of the cruise ship terminal in 2008, this book explores the range of architecture built by Jamaicans and others in the making of this extraordinary town. Editor(s): Nelson, Louis P.; Chappell, Edward A. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KJWJ; AMX; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 254 x 12. Weight in Grams: 789.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of the West Indies Press Jamaica
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789766404932
- ISBN
- 9789766404932
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Condition: New
€ 54.68
€ 54.68
Paperback. Traces Brazil's singular character, exploring both the remarkable richness and cohesion of the national culture, and the contradictions and tensions that have developed over time. This book includes several chapters that explore Brazilian identity through the interlinked concepts of texts, facts, sights, and sounds. Editor(s): Nava, Carmen; Lauerhass, Ludwig, Jr. Series: Latin American Silhouettes. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; GTB; JFC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742537576
- ISBN
- 9780742537576
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Condition: New
€ 60.08
€ 60.08
Hardback. Traces Brazil's singular character, exploring both the remarkable richness and cohesion of the national culture, and the contradictions and tensions that have developed over time. This book includes several chapters that explore Brazilian identity through the interlinked concepts of texts, facts, sights, and sounds. Editor(s): Nava, Carmen; Lauerhass, Ludwig, Jr. Series: Latin American Silhouettes. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; GTB; JFC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742537569
- ISBN
- 9780742537569
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.78
€ 156.78
paperback. Editor(s): Murphy, Kevin P.; Pierce, Jennifer L. Num Pages: 376 pages, 38 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; HBJK; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816653218
- ISBN
- 9780816653218
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.40
€ 30.99
€ 27.40
Hardback. A number of essays in this volume show how the foreign policies of the US and Germany have directly or inadvertently contributed to the influx of refugees from the former Yugoslavia, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the former Soviet Union. Editor(s): Munz, Rainer; Weiner, Myron. Series: Migration & Refugees S. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1KBB; 3JJPN; JFFD; JFFN; JPQB; JPS; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781571810878
- ISBN
- 9781571810878
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.91
€ 166.91
Paperback. Presents the American experience in the World War II era. This book looks at the conflict through the ordeals of an array of men and women. Editor(s): Muir, Malcolm, Jr. Series: The Human Tradition in America. Num Pages: 285 pages, photographs, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; BGH; HBJK; HBTB; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842027861
- ISBN
- 9780842027861
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.80
€ 59.80
Paperback. This study examines the converging culture, telecommunications and new media industries in North America. With a broadly political-economic perspective, this work the goes on to provide an account of changes in the aftermath of trade agreements, and sets these changes in a global context. Editor(s): Mosco, Vincent; Schiller, Dan. Series: Critical Media Studies: Institutions, Politics, and Culture. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KB; GTC; KNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 233 x 17. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742509542
- ISBN
- 9780742509542
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.30
€ 73.30
hardcover. The intimate guide to life as a Shaker in 19th century America Editor(s): Morse, Flo; Newton, Vincent. Num Pages: 96 pages, 25 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HRCC99; WJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 145 x 12. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- Reissue
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781581574999
- ISBN
- 9781581574999
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.14
€ 16.99
€ 15.14
Hardback. The essays in this volume are arranged so as to allow a clear understanding of how and why white political supremecy came to be in the early United States. Editor(s): Morrison, Michael A.; Stewart, James Brewer. Num Pages: 216 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; 3JH; HBJK; HBLH; HBLL; JFSL; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742521308
- ISBN
- 9780742521308
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.27
€ 158.27
Soil Biodiversity in Amazonian and Other Brazilian Ecosystems
. Ed(S): Moreira, F. M. S. (Federal Universit...
hardcover. Reviews soil biodiversity and related ecological processes in one of the key biodiversity hotspots, the Amazon, and nearby regions of Brazil. This book covers both the tropical savannah and rainforests. Chapters describe the biology, ecology, taxonomy, geographic distribution and sampling methods for the important soil functional groups. Editor(s): Moreira, F. M. S. (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil); Siqueira, J. O. (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil); Brussaard, L. (Wageningen University, The Netherlands). Num Pages: 304 pages, col. ill. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; PSAF; PSG; RBGB; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930325
- ISBN
- 9781845930325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.80
€ 228.80
hardcover. This work analyzes the foreign policies of 18 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Assessing the discipline, the introduction develops a common framework that compares the relevant explanatory weight of foreign policy determinants individual, state, and international level for each country Editor(s): Mora, Frank O.; Hey, Jeanne A. K. Num Pages: 432 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KJ; 1KL; GTB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 29. Weight in Grams: 671.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742516007
- ISBN
- 9780742516007
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.77
€ 181.77
paperback. An anthology that brings work by contemporary Canadian cultural analysts together with that of an earlier generation, including Harold Cardinal, Northrup Frye, Harold Innis, and Marshall McLuhan. Editor(s): Mookerjea, Sourayan; Szeman, Imre; Faurschou, Gail. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJP; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 36. Weight in Grams: 878.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822344162
- ISBN
- 9780822344162
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.25
€ 37.99
€ 34.25
Paperback. Addresses the need for a solid understanding of fluvial processes and aquatic ecology in order to predict both river and salmonid response to restoration projects. This volume will be of interest to geomorphologists, aquatic biologists, civil engineers, planners, and all those interested in the interface of science and policy. Editor(s): Montgomery, David; Bolton, Susan; Booth, Derek; Wall, Leslie. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations, charts. BIC Classification: 1KBBWS; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295982953
- ISBN
- 9780295982953
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Condition: New
€ 60.28
€ 60.28
Paperback. Offers an assessment of the complex elements needed to structure air quality policy in the 21st century using the Mexico City Metropolitan Area as a case study. This book provides a list of policy recommendations, emphasizing the value of integrated assessment and a long-term perspective. Editor(s): Molina, Luisa T.; Molina, Mario J. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 695.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005077
- ISBN
- 9781402005077
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.64
€ 123.64
Hardback. Features experts in atmospheric sciences, human health, economics, social and political sciences contributing to an assessment of the complex elements needed to structure air quality policy in the 21st century. This analysis is developed through a case study of the Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Editor(s): Molina, Luisa T.; Molina, Mario J. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 852.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004520
- ISBN
- 9781402004520
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.79
€ 125.79
Paperback. Editor(s): Mohl, Raymond A.; Biles, Roger. Num Pages: 464 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 182 x 27. Weight in Grams: 967.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742552357
- ISBN
- 9780742552357
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Condition: New
€ 96.87
€ 96.87
Hardback. A study of how Jews have grappled with the presence of religion, both their own and others, in American public life. It surveys historical Jewish approaches to church-state relations and analyzes Jewish responses to the religion clauses of the First Amendment. Editor(s): Mittleman, Alan; Sarna, Jonathan D.; Licht, Robert A. Num Pages: 392 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRJ; JFSR1; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742521230
- ISBN
- 9780742521230
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.34
€ 180.34
Paperback. Jewish Polity and American Civil Society is a study of the civic and political engagements of American Jews as mediated by their communal and denominational institutions. The book explores how the various branches of the organized Jewish community seek to influence public affairs. Editor(s): Mittleman, Alan; Sarna, Jonathan D.; Licht, Robert A. Num Pages: 432 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; HRAX; HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 149 x 23. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742521223
- ISBN
- 9780742521223
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.62
€ 78.62
Hardback. From the Pension Research Council of the Wharton School, this book explores the diversity of governmental pension plans and investigates how these financial institutions must change in years to come. Editor(s): Mitchell, Olivia S.; Hustead, Edwin C. Series: Pension Research Council Publications. Num Pages: 408 pages, 71 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; KFFP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 850.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812235784
- ISBN
- 9780812235784
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.26
€ 118.26
Hardback. The essays in this volume provide a multi-disciplinary analysis of the ways in which our loyalties to democracy and the environment confront and mutually reinforce one another in theory and practice. Editor(s): Minteer, Ben A.; Taylor, Bob Pepperman. Num Pages: 368 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HPS; JPHV; RNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 183 x 26. Weight in Grams: 810.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742515222
- ISBN
- 9780742515222
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 211.98
€ 211.98