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Presents the first history of stuntwomen in the film industry from the silent era to the twenty-first century. Featuring sixty-five interviews, Stuntwomen showcases the absorbing stories and uncommon courage of women who make their living planning and performing action-packed sequences that keep viewers' hearts racing. Series: Screen Classics. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APFX; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 825.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813166223
- ISBN
- 9780813166223
Condition: New
€ 39.01
€ 39.01
Hardback. In this book, the most prolific contemporary African American scholar and cultural theorist Molefi Kete Asante leads the reader on an informative journey through the mind of Maulana Karenga, one of the key cultural thinkers of our time. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL3; JPW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 144 x 22. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745648279
- ISBN
- 9780745648279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.14
€ 71.14
Hardback. This book is a synthesis of the principal ideas in Afrocentric thinking. It provides the reader with the major concepts, ideas, and theories useful for informed judgments about the efficacy of the theory. Furthermore, it is a call for resurgence grounded in a re-examination of African ideals. Num Pages: 186 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745641027
- ISBN
- 9780745641027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.21
€ 71.21
Paperback. In this book, the most prolific contemporary African American scholar and cultural theorist Molefi Kete Asante leads the reader on an informative journey through the mind of Maulana Karenga, one of the key cultural thinkers of our time. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL3; JPW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745648286
- ISBN
- 9780745648286
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.19
€ 24.19
Paperback. Confronts the contemporary challenges that have been launched against the author's philosophical, social, and cultural theory. Rendering a critique of some postmodern positions as well as the old structured Eurocentric orientations, this title contains engagements with views expressed by Mary Lefkowitz, Paul Gilroy, and Cornel West. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; JFC; JFSL3; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- Temple University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566395953
- ISBN
- 9781566395953
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.33
€ 33.99
€ 30.33
Paperback. Explores key areas of working with adult survivors of childhood abuse that in the author's experience as a practitioner, trainer, and supervisor are frequent concerns of those working in this field. Series: Questions and Answers for Counsellors and Therapists. Num Pages: 150 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861562203
- ISBN
- 9781861562203
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.04
€ 60.04
Paperback. Makes the case that Los Angeles better represents the spectrum of gay and lesbian community activism and culture than cities with a higher gay profile. This book shows how activists lay claim to streets, buildings, neighborhoods, and, in the example of West Hollywood, an entire city. Series: American Subjects. Num Pages: 240 pages, 5 figures, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; JFSG; JFSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566398848
- ISBN
- 9781566398848
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.64
€ 20.99
€ 20.64
Paperback. Against the historical background of slavery and colonialism, this study investigates how white and Afro-Caribbean women writers have responded to feminist, abolitionist and post-emancipationist issues. It aims to reveal a relationship between colonial exploitation and female sexual oppression. Num Pages: 175 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSB; HBTQ; HBTR; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 175
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231082235
- ISBN
- 9780231082235
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 26.99
€ 37.99
€ 26.99
Paperback. If you have never used the media before, are wary of trying, or have tried and failed, this book is for you. With a bit of insider know-how, even the inexperienced can secure positive coverage for their organisation or deal competently with a crisis. Series: Speed Reads. Num Pages: 32 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; KJSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 207 x 4. Weight in Grams: 72.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Directory of Social Change United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 32
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906294137
- ISBN
- 9781906294137
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.20
€ 12.20
Hardback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKS; JFSL1; JP; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 147 x 27. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199463503
- ISBN
- 9780199463503
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.83
€ 40.83
Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- First edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816632640
- ISBN
- 9780816632640
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.96
€ 27.99
€ 26.96
Paperback. Num Pages: 121 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ1; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 121
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594545580
- ISBN
- 9781594545580
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.27€ 51.35
€ 73.27
€ 51.35
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442630147
- ISBN
- 9781442630147
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 40.12
€ 42.99
€ 40.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 212 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 149 x 11. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816635931
- ISBN
- 9780816635931
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.18
€ 30.18
Paperback. 'The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective' provides the most detailed study to date on the subject of the dignity of man in Islam. This book goes a long way towards exploring an alternative to Western concepts of human rights. 'The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective' is part of a series of studies on fundamental rights and liberties in Islam. Series: Fundamental Rights and Liberties in Islam Series. Num Pages: 134 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLC1; JFSR2; LAFS; LBBR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- The Islamic Texts Society United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 134
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903682005
- ISBN
- 9781903682005
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.99
€ 18.99
€ 14.99
Paperback. In 'Freedom, Equality and Justice in Islam', M H Kamali presents the reader with an analysis of the three concepts of freedom, equality and justice from an Islamic point of view and their manifestations in the religious, social, legal and political fields. Companion volume to 'The Dignity of Man and Freedom of Expression in Islam'. Series: Fundamental Rights and Liberties in Islam Series. Num Pages: 196 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLC1; JFSR2; LAB; LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- The Islamic Texts Society United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 196
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903682012
- ISBN
- 9781903682012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.53
€ 23.99
€ 17.53
Paperback. An illuminating introductory volume on a system of law that has often been characterised as backward and brutal by opponents in the West Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2; LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 146. .
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786071507
- ISBN
- 9781786071507
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.72
€ 20.72
Paperback. In recent years the subject of freedom of expression has become a topic of heated debate. 'Freedom of Expression in Islam' offers the first and only detailed presentation in English of freedom of expression from both the legal and moral perspectives of Islam. Series: Fundamental Rights and Liberties in Islam Series. Num Pages: 362 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFM; HRH; JFSR2; JPVH; L. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Publisher
- Islamic Texts Society
- Number of pages
- 362
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- UK ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780946621606
- ISBN
- 9780946621606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.07
€ 26.99
€ 20.07
Hardcover. Focuses on architectural inscriptions throughout the Muslim world, some going back to the Middle Ages, others dating from our own lifetime. This book features 28 case studies that explain different aspects and contexts of calligraphy in Islamic architecture. It covers North Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, China and Spain. Num Pages: 592 pages, 401 colour illustrations, 12 b&w tables. BIC Classification: 1QFM; AMX; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 301 x 259 x 34. Weight in Grams: 2630.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748669226
- ISBN
- 9780748669226
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.47€ 161.77
€ 165.47
€ 161.77
Paperback. Fascinating critique of Al Jazeera's politics, its agenda, its programmes and its treatment of the West. Editor(s): Zayani, Mohamed. Num Pages: 232 pages, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1FB; JFD; KNTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 136 x 13. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745323336
- ISBN
- 9780745323336
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.14
€ 37.99
€ 29.14
Hardcover. A highly influential Sudanese reformist thinker, Mahmud Muhammad Taha is regarded as a product of a dual legacy rooted in mystical Islam on the one hand and in the tradition of modernity on the other. This work presents a treatment of Taha's controversial yet significant thought. It explores Taha's theories of human freedom and his social message. Series: Modern Intellectual and Political History of the Middle East. Num Pages: 296 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815631002
- ISBN
- 9780815631002
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.00
€ 43.00
Hardcover. Editor(s): Hamada, Mohamed. Num Pages: 250 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JNC; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 181 x 21. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629480664
- ISBN
- 9781629480664
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.46€ 154.77
€ 230.46
€ 154.77
Hardback. Editor(s): Dellal, Mohamed. Num Pages: 257 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBM; 3JM; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 181 x 17. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 257
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781624176760
- ISBN
- 9781624176760
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.73€ 167.86
€ 251.73
€ 167.86
Paperback. This is a collection of essays on topics related to the economics of gender and the family. The essays apply traditional economic theory to non-traditional topics, while also stretching and bending neoclassical economic thought to provide a better model of economic interactions. Editor(s): Moe, Prof Karine (Macalester College USA). Num Pages: 256 pages, 16. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JHBK; KCA; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 14. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631225775
- ISBN
- 9780631225775
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.21
€ 65.21