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Hardback. Ryan P. Jordan uses the discourse of religious liberty to explore racial differences during an era of American empire building (1750-1900). This book seeks to destabilize the widespread assumption that the dominant American culture inevitably trends toward greater freedom in the realm of personal expression. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; 3JH; HBJK; HRAM2; JFFJ; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761858119
- ISBN
- 9780761858119
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.35
€ 116.35
Hardback. This book focuses on three authors coming of age at an important moment in Spanish literary history and in world history at large. These authors incorporated into their novels the new ideas that they found in the writing of many foreign authors that were essential to their development. Num Pages: 180 pages. BIC Classification: 1DS; 2ADS; CJB; DSB; HBJD; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761857990
- ISBN
- 9780761857990
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.62
€ 104.62
Hardback. The Power Paradox reveals how mainstream views of power restrict the conceptual insights needed to resolve conflict. Bennett identifies fascinating contradictions within discourses of power and relational dynamics, acknowledging the enduring quandary of power struggles: we are all implicated within them. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; HPS; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761857969
- ISBN
- 9780761857969
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.64
€ 100.64
Hardback. A growing number of Jews identify themselves as secular or "somewhat secular." Is this expansive definition of Jewishness a new phenomenon? What are its roots? This insightful book provides an overview of a profound development in the evolving history of Jewish life in America. Editor(s): Heller, Zachary I.; Gordis, David M. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JFSR1; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761857938
- ISBN
- 9780761857938
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.14
€ 104.14
Hardback. This touching memoir is a very human introduction to living faith by a young man who was part of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) for nearly twelve years. The book culminates with J. Richard Murray's decision to leave the Society in 1956. Num Pages: 202 pages. BIC Classification: BGX; BM; HRCC7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761857914
- ISBN
- 9780761857914
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.46
€ 78.46
Hardback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRCC8; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761857273
- ISBN
- 9780761857273
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.44
€ 107.44
Paperback. Using the Moyen Bani Programme as an example, External Assistance or External Interference gives an analysis of a grassroots conflict and raises the issue of international NGO activities in rural development activities. This book provides the historical, economic, and political backgrounds that influenced the design and the conflict resolution. Num Pages: 118 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFDM; HBJH; JPS; JPWH; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 150 x 9. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 118
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761856870
- ISBN
- 9780761856870
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.53
€ 47.53
Hardback. In this story, a man coincidentally makes a tough choice on the same day that a terrible catastrophe occurs in the United States of America. The events that follow are beyond prediction and imagination and leave the average person wondering what constitutes the rules of right and wrong in society. Num Pages: 210 pages. BIC Classification: DQ; FV; HB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761856818
- ISBN
- 9780761856818
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.11
€ 74.11
The Triumph of Hate. The Political Theology of the Hitler Movement.
Christopher . Ed(S): Vasillopulos
Hardback. Editor(s): Vasillopulos, Christopher. Num Pages: 346 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD; HRA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 28. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761856702
- ISBN
- 9780761856702
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.87
€ 151.87
Hardback. Prophecy, the key to evidence of the Divine in human existence, is best demonstrated with a dating nearest to the time of the prophesied event. Divinity of a Birth argues lexically for evidence of a Semitic substrate in much of the New Testament Gospels, sharpening their status as Divinely inspired. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HRCG; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761856665
- ISBN
- 9780761856665
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.24
€ 121.24
Hardback. In The Future of Religion and the Religion of the Future, Theodore John Rivers explores the relationship between technology and religion. Rivers ultimately suggests that the growing presence of technology makes it a likely candidate for the next religious form, competing with all the major religions in place today. Num Pages: 130 pages. BIC Classification: HRAX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 13. Weight in Grams: 345.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 130
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761856542
- ISBN
- 9780761856542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.90
€ 110.90
paperback. This book shows how the Rabbis of late antiquity took over writings from what they recognized as ancient times and of divine origin and they re-presented selections of those writings in accord with their own project?s requirements, glossing clauses of the prophetic Scriptures but not whole, propositional discourses. Series: Studies in Judaism. Num Pages: 226 pages. BIC Classification: HRJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761854371
- ISBN
- 9780761854371
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.94
€ 63.94
Paperback. This study of the inclusion of biographical narratives examines sage-stories, anecdotes about the life and deeds of Rabbinic sages, in components of the unfolding canon of Rabbinic Judaism during the formative age. These documents, from the first six centuries C.E., are exclusive of the two Talmuds. Series: Studies in Judaism. Num Pages: 222 pages. BIC Classification: HRJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761854357
- ISBN
- 9780761854357
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.98
€ 64.98
Paperback. Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761854111
- ISBN
- 9780761854111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.11
€ 61.11
Paperback. In The Upside-Down Buddha: Parables & Fables: Third Series, Steven Carter continues to breathe new life into two of the world's oldest art forms. By turns hilarious, poignant, and profound, the entries in The Upside-Down Buddha are certain to instruct and entertain a diverse modern audience. Num Pages: 226 pages. BIC Classification: CBV; HREZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 180 x 12. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761854050
- ISBN
- 9780761854050
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.53
€ 66.53
Paperback. This book points out the close similarity between the loving connections of Christians and therapeutic relationships between psychotherapists and clients. It discusses the nature of psychotherapy, the nature of 'cures,' and the credentials of qualified psychotherapists. Chapters focus on the nature of Christian connection and ways to improve it. Num Pages: 102 pages. BIC Classification: HRCV3; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 154 x 6. Weight in Grams: 167.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 102
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761853978
- ISBN
- 9780761853978
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.26
€ 51.26
Paperback. This book explores questions raised during a seminar discussion amongst a group of outstanding scholars. The result may be seen as a readable concentration of basic and meaningful insights that often defy a noticeable amount of conventional wisdom on the ground of careful and authoritative scholarly research. Num Pages: 118 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJD; HBJK; HBLW3; HBTW; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 195.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 118
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761853954
- ISBN
- 9780761853954
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.97
€ 52.97
hardcover. This book explores questions raised during a seminar discussion amongst a group of outstanding scholars. The result may be seen as a readable concentration of basic and meaningful insights that often defy a noticeable amount of conventional wisdom on the ground of careful and authoritative scholarly research. Num Pages: 118 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJD; HBJK; HBTW; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 118
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761853947
- ISBN
- 9780761853947
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.42
€ 90.42
paperback. This collection of essays and thoughts covers such areas as basic Christian thought, political thought, the need for values in our society, literature, a consideration of true progress, the denial in our society of any absolute moral truth, and the substitution of moral relativism as a mistaken ethical system. Num Pages: 134 pages. BIC Classification: HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 134
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761853435
- ISBN
- 9780761853435
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.49
€ 58.49
Hardback. This book explores the complicated, multi-faceted uprising by analyzing its underlying causes: increased taxes, rising costs of foodstuffs, the forced implementation of this new metric system, fear of being drafted into the military and, finally, the imprisonment of two of the leading bishops in Brazil, known as the Religious Question. Num Pages: 170 pages, maps. BIC Classification: HRCC7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761853046
- ISBN
- 9780761853046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.73
€ 113.73