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Hardcover. Middle East oil and Anglo-American special relations were among the most contentious issues during the Cold War. Oil is crucial to our understanding of Britain's and the USA's Cold War policies in the Middle East. This book presents an in-depth study of the issues of the period and the legacy of oil in the post Cold war era. Series: Cold War History. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FBN; 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJF1; HBLW3; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 145 x 218 x 12. Weight in Grams: 495.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333968314
ISBN
9780333968314
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.00

Hardback. China's growing economy and military power may allow it to challenge US influence in East and South East Asia. Bert examines the likelihood of this and the impact it would have on South East Asian security. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; 1FPC; 1KBB; JPS; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 595.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333995655
ISBN
9780333995655
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.65

Paperback. This lavishly-illustrated book brings together archaeologists as well as anthropologists, forensic anthropologists, art historians and bioarchaeologists for a wider exploration into Mayan sacrifice and related posthumous body manipulation. Editor(s): Tiesler, Vera; Cucina, Andrea. Series: Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology. Num Pages: 319 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 3F; HBJK; HBLA; HD; HRKP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 18. Weight in Grams: 492.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
319
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387095240
ISBN
9780387095240
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 197.86

Hardback. Volume III in the Andean Archaeology series, this book focuses on the marked cultural differences between the northern and southern regions of the Central Andes, and considers the conditions under which these differences arose, evolved, and grew. Editor(s): Isbell, William; Silverman, Helaine. Num Pages: 523 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSX; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 934.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
523
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387289397
ISBN
9780387289397
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 165.00

Hardback. Focuses on the practice of taking and displaying various body parts as trophies in both North and South America. This title examines the evidence and causes of Amerindian trophy taking. It also presents and discusses the topic of human proclivity toward ritual violence. Editor(s): Chacon, Richard J.; Dye, David H. Series: Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology. Num Pages: 680 pages, 28 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; 1KLS; HDD; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1144.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
680
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387483009
ISBN
9780387483009
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.71

Hardback. Brings together research conducted in western North and South America on the influence of people and climate change on fire regimes. This volume gives a synthetic overview of methods, data and simulation models for evaluating fire regime processes in forests, shrublands and woodlands. It also assembles case studies of fire, climate and others. Editor(s): Veblen, Thomas T.; Baker, W.L.; Montenegro, Gloria; Swetnam, T.W. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 464 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; 1KL; HBTP; PSAF; RBP; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 829.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387954554
ISBN
9780387954554
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 203.24

Hardback. American Immigration Policy examines how the United States has dealt with immigration through various public policies over time. The text explores immigration from a political, economic and cultural perspective and emphasizes the qualitative, positive contributions of immigrants. Series: Public Administration, Governance and Globalization. Num Pages: 248 pages, 36 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JFSL; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1170.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387959399
ISBN
9780387959399
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.53

Hardback. Includes studies of the relationships of biogeography and climate to Southern California's air pollution, the chemical and physiological mechanisms of ozone injury, as well as the impacts of nitrogen-containing pollutants and natural stresses on polluted forests. Editor(s): Miller, Paul R.; McBride, Joe R. (University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA). Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 444 pages, 50 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; PST; RGM; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 925.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
444
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387984933
ISBN
9780387984933
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 252.46

Paperback. Deals with the insects and other arthropod ectoparasites of veterinary importance. This book focuses on the organisms of most significance in temperate northern Europe and America. It is suitable for veterinary medical students and practising veterinarians and also for medical entomologists and those working in related livestock disciplines. Num Pages: 456 pages, 121 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412615108
ISBN
9780412615108
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 134.06

hardcover. Evolved out of masters level courses in Conservation and Environmental Economics taught at University College London. This book covers a spectrum of disciplines. Editor(s): Goldsmith, F.B. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KLS; PSAF; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 791.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Edition
1998th Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412815102
ISBN
9780412815102
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 202.73

Paperback. Evolved out of successful masters level courses in Conservation and Environmental Economics taught for several years at University College London. Editor(s): Goldsmith, F.B. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KLS; PSAF; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 613.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412815201
ISBN
9780412815201
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 199.99

Hardback. This is an up-to-date comprehensive text and reference on vegetable production in America and Canada for vegetable growers, handlers and marketers. Editor(s): Nonnecke, I.L. Num Pages: 670 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1111.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Number of pages
670
Condition
New
SKU
V9780442267216
ISBN
9780442267216
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 254.21

Hardback. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1760.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Number of pages
434
Condition
New
SKU
V9780442278380
ISBN
9780442278380
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 202.79

Hardback. Since the limnological research on the man-made Brokopondo Reservoir in the 1960s, numerous data has been collected on the ecology of Surinam rivers and swamps. This book is a compilation of this data; it is a survey of the aquatic ecology of one of the peripheral areas of Amazonia. Editor(s): Ouboter, Paul E.; de Kom, Anton (University of Suriname, Paramaribo, Suriname). Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 326 pages, 49 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; PSPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 648.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792324089
ISBN
9780792324089
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.54

Hardback. The results of a study in the Missouri-Iowa-Nebraska-Kansas region of North America, to assess the effects of global warming now and in the future. Editor(s): Rosenberg, Norman J. Num Pages: 173 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 438.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Reprinted from CLIMATIC CHANGE 24:1-2, 1993
Number of pages
173
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792324485
ISBN
9780792324485
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.22

Hardback. Argues against the present method of "balancing", proposing the adoption of "filtering", a multi-step procedure which directs one to discuss the moral authority of the state, consider measures less coercive than a criminal statute, and investigate the pragmatic consequences of criminalization. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 326 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LAB; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792326632
ISBN
9780792326632
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.54

Hardback. Analyzes theoretical, empirical and institutional issues of monetary policy and central banking. The text includes coverage of: the relationship between monetary policy and exchange-rate regimes; and the consequences of financial reforms in Central and Eastern Europe and in Latin America. Editor(s): Wijnholds, J. Onno de Beaufort; Eijffinger, S.C.W. (Center for Economic Research, Tilburg University, The Netherlands); Hoogduin, Lex H. (De Nederlandsche Bank, Amsterdam, The Netherlands). Series: Financial and Monetary Policy Studies. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DV; 1KLC; 1KLS; KCBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792326670
ISBN
9780792326670
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.64

Hardback. Reviews both the background bioethical debates and the elements of the public policy making process that are essential to understanding New York's experience with the DNR law. This book features: debates between the exponents and critics of the law; and, case studies that examine the impact of New York's DNR law on hospitals and patients. Editor(s): Baker, Robert; Strosberg, Martin A. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 472 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBDC; MBQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 890.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
472
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792329954
ISBN
9780792329954
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 76.94

Hardback. This text consists mainly of portraits of the author's early teachers, most of whom belonged to a transitional generation of immigrant Hebrew scholars. It offers comments on such themes as aspects of immigrant life and the tensions between religious and secular worlds. Series: Philosophy and Education. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBC; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 488.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792332329
ISBN
9780792332329
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.93

Paperback. Through the medium of portraits of teaching personalities and styles, as well as descriptions of various educational settings in the New York City of the 30s and 40s, the author comments on aspects of immigrant life, the tensions between religious and secular worlds, and more. This book is of interest for those concerned with Jewish life. Series: Philosophy and Education. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBC; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 700.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792332367
ISBN
9780792332367
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 129.41

Paperback. Knowledge of the principles and methods of petroleum sedimentology is essential for oil and gas exploration and exploitation. This book offers an an introduction for students in petroleum geology and applied sedimentology. It is suitable for advanced technicians, explorationists, geophysicists and petroleum engineers. Num Pages: 424 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DN; 1DVUA; 1FBXS; 1FPC; 1KBB; 1KLCM; RBGB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 626.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792334194
ISBN
9780792334194
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 199.87

Hardback. A collection of papers that represent studies by Mexican philosophers and historians of science. This work presents topics of biology, physics, historical explanation and the historiography of science, and foundations of mathematics. Editor(s): Ramirez, Santiago; Cohen, Robert S. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792334620
ISBN
9780792334620
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.96

Hardback. Presents a broad treatment of the Pantanal, ranging from geology to flora, fauna, and the human presence. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 133 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; PSP; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 9. Weight in Grams: 371.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
133
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792334811
ISBN
9780792334811
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 196.57

Hardback. This second survey of pre-20th century modern medical ethics presents historical research and philosophical analyses of the evolution of medical ethics in 19th-century America, and the development of a different, but parallel, tradition of medical jurisprudence in 19th-century Britain. Editor(s): Baker, Robert. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; 3JH; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
241
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792335283
ISBN
9780792335283
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.65

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