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Paperback. A renowned educator-psychologist explains how children learn and how family, classroom, and school practices can help them learn more effectively. In addition to drawing on studies of learning outcomes, the author reveals economic research on teacher education and school choice that challenges many popular assumptions. Num Pages: 118 pages. BIC Classification: GPQ; JNF; JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 213.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Hoover Institution Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817949525
- ISBN
- 9780817949525
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Condition: New
€ 21.07
€ 21.07
Hardcover. In this volume, practitioners from across anthropological disciplines - social and biological anthropology and primatology - come together to question and compare the ethical regulation of fieldwork, what is common to their practices, and what is distinctive to each discipline. Editor(s): MacClancy, Jeremy; Fuentes, Agustin. Series: Studies of the BioSocial Society. Num Pages: 228 pages, 10 figs & tables, 1 map. BIC Classification: GPS; HPQ; JHM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857459626
- ISBN
- 9780857459626
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Condition: New
€ 162.44
€ 162.44
Hardcover. Series: Selected Works of Gordon Tullock. Num Pages: 466 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GPS; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865975224
- ISBN
- 9780865975224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.64
€ 26.99
€ 20.64
Paperback. Series: Selected Works of Gordon Tullock. Num Pages: 466 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece, figures. BIC Classification: GPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 366.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865975330
- ISBN
- 9780865975330
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Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.75
€ 15.99
€ 12.75
Hardcover. Drawing on the experience and insights of 70 researchers across 7 countries and from a diverse range of cultures, regions and disciplines, this book explores the issues and ethics involved in cross-cultural research and how such research can be done with integrity. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 145 x 21. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137263599
- ISBN
- 9781137263599
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Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
Hardcover. Risk Culture is a practical volume devoted to the qualitative aspects of risk management, including those that should be firmly embedded in the corporate culture. Through descriptions, examples and case studies, the book analyzes weak and strong cultures and proposes a series of structural and behavioral actions to strengthen a company's culture. Num Pages: 187 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 165 x 17. Weight in Grams: 442.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137263711
- ISBN
- 9781137263711
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Condition: New
€ 77.90
€ 77.90
Hardcover. When is it morally acceptable to expose others to risk? Most moral philosophers have had very little to say in answer to that question, but here is a moral philosopher who puts it at the centre of his investigations. Num Pages: 184 pages, 3 figures. BIC Classification: GPQD; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137333643
- ISBN
- 9781137333643
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.03
€ 138.03
Hardcover. Advancing Digital Humanities moves beyond definition of this dynamic and fast growing field to show how its arguments, analyses, findings and theories are pioneering new directions in the humanities globally. Editor(s): Bode, Katherine; Arthur, Paul Longley. Num Pages: 352 pages, 53 figures. BIC Classification: GPS; H. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 671.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137336996
- ISBN
- 9781137336996
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Condition: New
€ 129.13
€ 129.13
Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice in Educational Research
Winkle-Wagner, Rachelle; Hunter, Cheryl A.. E...
Paperback. This book provides new ways of thinking about educational processes using quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Ultimately, it aims at expanding knowledge itself - altering the centre by allowing the margins to inform it - allowing it to be extended to include those ways of knowing that have historically been unexplored or ignored. Editor(s): Hinderliter Ortloff, Debora. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JNA; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137338266
- ISBN
- 9781137338266
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.90€ 46.54
€ 52.90
€ 46.54
Paperback. This book examines comparatively the US and the UK governments' management of Y2K and considers the extent to which such management can be understood as responses to market pressures, public opinion and organized interests. It concludes by providing valuable lessons to those concerned about managing risk and critical infrastructure today. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPJ; JFD; JPA; JPP; KJM; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349358564
- ISBN
- 9781349358564
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Condition: New
€ 65.89
€ 65.89
Paperback. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPJ; HPQ; JFFK; JFSJ; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349512096
- ISBN
- 9781349512096
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Condition: New
€ 65.70
€ 65.70
Hardback. This text presents a view of the state of tsunami research at the end of the 20th century. It displays progress both in data recovery and reconstructions of historical tsunamis and in detailed examination of disasters. Editor(s): Hebenstreit, Gerald T. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 282 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; RBKC; RNR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402002038
- ISBN
- 9781402002038
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Condition: New
€ 129.13
€ 129.13
hardcover. Focuses on the hazard and the vulnerability aspects of floods. This book addresses floods in South Asia from a multidisciplinary approach. It suggests that flood control and management focused on structural solutions using embankments and reservoirs are insufficient. Editor(s): Monirul, Mirza M. (Qader Adaptation and Impacts Research Group (AIRG), University of Toronto, Canada); Dixit, Ajaya; Nishat, Ainun (IUCN-World Conservation Union, Dhaka, Bangladesh). Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; 1FM; GPS; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010682
- ISBN
- 9781402010682
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Condition: New
€ 131.99
€ 131.99
Hardback. Focusing on natural hazards and disasters in Canada, this book is the result of a national assessment on this topic. It explores both the risks associated with these hazards, and adaptive strategies that can be used to reduce those risks. It is intended for academics, professionals and practitioners involved in hazard reduction activities. Editor(s): Etkin, David; Haque, C. Emdad; Brooks, Gregory R. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBC; GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011795
- ISBN
- 9781402011795
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.73
€ 201.73
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Bourgas, Bulgaria from 2 to 11 May 2000 Editor(s): Bley, Dennis; Eremenko, Vitaly A.; Droppo, James G. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; KJMD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012570
- ISBN
- 9781402012570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.63
€ 74.63
paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Bourgas, Bulgaria from 2 to 11 May 2000 Editor(s): Bley, Dennis; Eremenko, Vitaly A. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; KJMD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012587
- ISBN
- 9781402012587
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.15
€ 68.15
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, held in Prague, Czech Republic, 23 June-3 July 2002 Editor(s): Schiehlen, Werner; Valasek, Michael. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 463 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; TGMD4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 463
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402013393
- ISBN
- 9781402013393
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.46
€ 130.46
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, held in Prague, Czech Republic, 23 June-3 July 2002 Editor(s): Schiehlen, Werner; Valasek, Michael. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 463 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; TGMD4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 463
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402013409
- ISBN
- 9781402013409
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.66
€ 129.66
Risk Assessment as a Tool for Water Resources Decision-making in Centr...
. Ed(S): Teaf, Christopher M.; Khankhasayev, ...
hardcover. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 23-25, 2002 Editor(s): Teaf, Christopher M.; Khankhasayev, Mikhail Kh.; Yessekin, Bulat K. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; GPQD; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402018404
- ISBN
- 9781402018404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.97
€ 255.97
Risk Assessment as a Tool for Water Resources Decision-making in Centr...
. Ed(S): Teaf, Christopher M.; Khankhasayev, ...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 23-25, 2002 Editor(s): Teaf, Christopher M.; Khankhasayev, Mikhail Kh.; Yessekin, Bulat K. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; GPQD; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 533.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018411
- ISBN
- 9781402018411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 253.39
€ 253.39