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Paperback. Investigates questions of interest to football fans, coaches, and players, such as the ethics of steroids and whether there should be a playoff system in college football. This book tackles controversies such as instant replay challenges and salary caps for players. It covers both collegiate and professional football. Editor(s): Austin, Michael W. Series: The Philosophy of Popular Culture. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HPX; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813192192
- ISBN
- 9780813192192
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.05
€ 33.05
Paperback. Recounts the harrowing story of the USS Flier that has all the elements of a classic World War II survival tale: sudden disaster, physical deprivation, a ruthless enemy, friendly guerrillas, and a dramatic escape from behind enemy lines. Num Pages: 232 pages, 14 photographs, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813192246
- ISBN
- 9780813192246
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99
€ 29.99
Paperback. Presents a comprehensive examination of the PLA from the Cold War to the beginning of the twenty-first century. This title charts the development of China's armed forces against the backdrop of Chinese society and links China's military modernization to the country's growing international and economic power. Num Pages: 432 pages, 20 photos, 14 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJP; HBJF; HBLW3; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813192406
- ISBN
- 9780813192406
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.85
€ 38.85
Paperback. Work has always been central to the African American experience. Whether as slaves or freedmen, African Americans have struggled to gain economic opportunity. This title analyzes the position of African American workers in the US economy and social order over the past century and a half. Series: African American Studies. Num Pages: 312 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813192598
- ISBN
- 9780813192598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.20
€ 33.20
Hardcover. Translator(s): Cain, Andrew. Series: Fathers of the Church Series. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: HRCG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 26. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813201214
- ISBN
- 9780813201214
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.73
€ 57.73
Paperback. Num Pages: 508 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 31. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813207360
- ISBN
- 9780813207360
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.26
€ 31.26
Paperback. McInerny describes how a debate was initiated in the 30s on whether philosophy could have existed in the age of faith. Concerned with the moral aspect of "Christian philosophy", he argues for a Christian ethic that sees the distinction between philosophising and the content of philosophy. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRAB; HRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 139 x 7. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813207711
- ISBN
- 9780813207711
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99
€ 20.99
Paperback. Recognized worldwide as one of the most important books in the field of moral theology, this book returns Christian ethics to its sources: the Gospel and the Holy Spirit. Num Pages: 489 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 803.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Edition
- 3rd ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813208183
- ISBN
- 9780813208183
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.65
€ 40.65
The Restoration of the Monastery of Saint Martin of Tournai (Medieval ...
Herman Of Tournai, Nelson, Lynn H.
Paperback. An English translation of this significant account which tells the story of the chain of events leading to the restoration of the abandoned monastery of St. Martin's by its one-time abbot Herman of Tournai. Translator(s): Nelson, Lynn H. Num Pages: 248 pages, ch. BIC Classification: 1DDB; HRCC7; HRCX8. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Catholic Univ of Amer Pr Washington
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813208510
- ISBN
- 9780813208510
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.83
€ 33.83
Paperback. The author's work traces the experience of Irish-American Catholics from their beginnings as detested, unskilled pioneers of the urban ghetto to their rise as an essentially affluent, powerful, middle-class suburban community. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB; HRCC7; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Edition
- Rev Upd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813208961
- ISBN
- 9780813208961
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.49
€ 39.49
Paperback. First published in 1982, this is an introduction to St Thomas's moral philosophy. In this revised edition, the basics of Thomistic ethics and teachings are revisited. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: HPCB; HPQ; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 10. Weight in Grams: 209.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813208978
- ISBN
- 9780813208978
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.18
€ 26.18
Paperback. In 1298 Pope Boniface VIII published a decree, referred to as "Periculoso", announcing that nuns were to be perpetually cloistered. This text surveys precedents for "Periculoso" and some of the problems Boniface VIII hoped to solve, and it analyzes the commentary and attempts to enforce the decree. Num Pages: 149 pages. BIC Classification: 3H; 3JB; HRCC7; HRCX1; HRCX8; JFSJ1; LAFX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 132 x 9. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813209494
- ISBN
- 9780813209494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.31
€ 27.31
Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813209654
- ISBN
- 9780813209654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.28
€ 52.28
Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 18. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Mercer University Press
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813210124
- ISBN
- 9780813210124
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.55
€ 33.55
Hardcover. Num Pages: 722 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813210131
- ISBN
- 9780813210131
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.90
€ 93.90
Hardcover. This biography chronicles the life of the flamboyant showman, respected statesman, and devout Dominican priest Father Hartke. It tells of his experiences and achievements and offers an inside look at major theatrical and political events in Washington DC from the 1930s through the 1980s. Num Pages: 500 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWS; 3JJ; AN; BGH; HBJK; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 33. Weight in Grams: 916.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813210827
- ISBN
- 9780813210827
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.98
€ 58.98
Paperback. Translator(s): Schatkin, Margaret A. Series: Fathers of the Church Series. Num Pages: 298 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813210865
- ISBN
- 9780813210865
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.18
€ 55.18
Paperback. By stressing "the two wings" of Catholic thought, the pope captures in the image of a bird the same point that theologians like von Balthasar communicate by calling truth symphonic. This work aims to deepen the appreciation for the stereophonic approach to truth that the Holy Father recommends. Editor(s): Foster, David Ruel; Koterski, Joseph W. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB1; HRCC7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813213026
- ISBN
- 9780813213026
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.80
€ 33.80
Paperback. This work explores the unrepeatability of persons, drawing out the worth and dignity of each individual person. It also explores interpersonal relation, giving an account of how persons can achieve empathic understanding of others, and where the limit of empathy is reached. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; HRAB; JMS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 150 x 19. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813213170
- ISBN
- 9780813213170
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.05
€ 40.05
Paperback. This translation of the "Dialogue with Trypho" reveals important information on the development of early Jewish-Christian relations and the text of the New Testament, and is one of the earliest conversion accounts. It should prove a useful text on the development of religion in Late Antiquity. Editor(s): Slusser, Michael. Translator(s): Falls, Thomas B. Series: Selections from the Fathers of the Church S. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 3D; DNF; HRAF; HRAX; HRCM; HRJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 137 x 209 x 17. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813213422
- ISBN
- 9780813213422
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.35
€ 33.35