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Hardback. In this Appalachian variant of the traditional tale, Jack trades his old cow to a gypsy for three beans that are guaranteed to feed him his entire life. Illustrator(s): Tomes, Margot. Num Pages: colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 197 x 10. Weight in Grams: 227.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813117355
- ISBN
- 9780813117355
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.54
€ 25.54
Paperback. Discusses a wide range of story motifs and retells their basic patterns. In this book, the author discusses the background to his own study of the folktale. It includes an index to tale types classified according to the main story motifs which can be used for reference. Num Pages: 524 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 33. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 524
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520035379
- ISBN
- 9780520035379
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.48
€ 46.99
€ 33.48
Paperback. The prevention of harm from drug use, both legal and illegal, is a major concern to government departments and clinicians throughout the world. Recently, much new research has been conducted regarding global levels and patterns of drug-related harm, on common risk factors with other social problems (e.g. Editor(s): Stockwell, Tim; Gruenewald, Paul J.; Toumbourou, John; Loxley, Wendy. Num Pages: 494 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 174 x 244 x 32. Weight in Grams: 864.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 494
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470092286
- ISBN
- 9780470092286
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.11
€ 76.11
Paperback. This book contains a wide-ranging selection of writings by perennialist author William Stoddart that expose the many false ideologies of postmodernism (forgetting) and call for a return to traditional religion, especially in its mystical dimensions (remembering). Editor(s): Azevedo, Mateus Soares de; Vasconcellos Queiroz, Alberto. Num Pages: 180 pages, 22 charts, 6 b&w ills. BIC Classification: HRA; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- World Wisdom Books United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781933316468
- ISBN
- 9781933316468
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.16
€ 23.99
€ 20.16
Paperback. '.. the book makes clear that there is a consensus on the need for and desire for change'-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW Num Pages: 230 pages. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847677276
- ISBN
- 9780847677276
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.66
€ 63.66
Paperback. A comprehensive account of current research into the causes and treatment of antisocial behavior, including psychological, sociological, and biological factors. Editor(s): Stoff, David M.; etc.; Breiling, James; Maser, Jack D. (National Institute of Mental Health, USA). Num Pages: 624 pages, Illustrations, port. BIC Classification: GBC; JFFE; JKVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 277 x 211 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471124528
- ISBN
- 9780471124528
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 279.30
€ 279.30
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 848
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780684850047
- ISBN
- 9780684850047
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.27
€ 26.27
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFSL3; JPW. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 208 x 141 x 7. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- A Cappella Books United States
- Number of pages
- 227
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781556526497
- ISBN
- 9781556526497
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.94
€ 17.99
€ 16.94
paperback. An innovative collection that brings postcolonial critiques to bear on North American history and draws on that history to question the analytic conventions of postcolonial studies Editor(s): Stoler, Ann Laura. Series: American Encounters/Global Interactions. Num Pages: 568 pages, 6 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJK; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 34. Weight in Grams: 784.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Annotated
- SKU
- V9780822337249
- ISBN
- 9780822337249
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 33.91
€ 37.99
€ 33.91
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AMVD; JFSG; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 204 x 15. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Monthly Review Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780853459934
- ISBN
- 9780853459934
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.73
€ 25.73
Paperback. Drawing on the resources of a DVD version of Lincoln's legal papers, this work scans a range of family woes that antebellum Americans took to the law. It also highlights the legal status of women and children in Illinois and their experiences with the law in action. Editor(s): Stowell, Daniel W. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 photographs; 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JFSJ1; LNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252073397
- ISBN
- 9780252073397
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.88
€ 23.99
€ 21.88
Paperback. Why have federal institutions overseeing employment, employee benefits, childcare, taxation, health care, education, retirement, and social security adopted such a warped and antiquated perspective of traditional family life? And what can be done about it? This work answers these questions. Num Pages: 232 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFK; LAQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 335.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742545465
- ISBN
- 9780742545465
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.00
€ 27.00
Paperback. Editor(s): Meehan, Katie. Series: Geographies of Justice and Social Transformation. Num Pages: 200 pages, 5 tables. BIC Classification: JFFK; JHBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 525.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780820348827
- ISBN
- 9780820348827
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.91
€ 33.91
Paperback. Providing theoretical and practical guidelines for clinicians, educators, policymakers, and public health professionals, this title deals with the field of addiction and treatment. It offers an historical context on the issue of women and addiction, examines the myriad challenges of the female addict, including recommendations. Editor(s): Straussner, Shulamith L. A.; Brown, Stephanie. Num Pages: 640 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; MMZR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 185 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1194.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787953553
- ISBN
- 9780787953553
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.10
€ 121.10
Paperback. Examines the history of banana-producing areas of Latin America and the Caribbean in comparative perspective, asking why different regions developed distinct patterns of property and labor mobilization. This collection also reveals how the banana industry marshaled workers of differing nationalities, ethnicities, and languages. Editor(s): Striffler, Steve; Moberg, Mark. Series: American Encounters/Global Interactions. Num Pages: 360 pages, 8 illustrations, 16 tables, 11 figures. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; JFC; KCLT; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822331964
- ISBN
- 9780822331964
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.75
€ 32.99
€ 29.75
Hardcover. This book is based on the premise that counseling and psychotherapy services are useful and effective interventions with the mental retardation and borderline populations. Editor(s): Strohmer, Douglas C.; Prout, H. Thompson. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN2; MJN; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471162056
- ISBN
- 9780471162056
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.35
€ 176.35
Hardcover. Gail Bird (Santo Domingo/Laguna) and Yazzie Johnson (Navajo) have been making jewellery together since 1972 and are considered among the first rank of Native American artists. This book documents Johnson and Bird's collaborative process and features a range of exemplary pieces shown in museums and galleries across the country. Num Pages: 188 pages, 203 colour & 41 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KB; AFKG; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 235 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Museum of New Mexico Press United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780890134962
- ISBN
- 9780890134962
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.65€ 43.00
€ 54.65
€ 43.00
Paperback. Can and should asset-based policies become a new pillar of the welfare state? Can they form the basis for a more egalitarian form of market economy? The citizen's stake throws open the debate by bringing together the ideas of leading thinkers in academia and policy to explore the future scope of asset-based policies in Britain. Editor(s): Paxton, Will; White, Stuart. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFC; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861346995
- ISBN
- 9781861346995
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 35.15
€ 36.99
€ 35.15
Hardback. This introduction to Leibniz's early philosophy throws light on the development of some of the doctrines with which he is associated. After an overview of his formative years, papers reflect on his wide-ranging interests in philosophical and related subjects, including law, physics and theology. Editor(s): Brown, Stuart. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 326 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JD; HPC; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 16. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792359975
- ISBN
- 9780792359975
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.98
€ 190.98
Paperback. In this fully updated edition of Believing in Magic, renowned superstition expert Stuart Vyse investigates our tendency towards these irrational beliefs. Num Pages: 328 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHX; JM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 205 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Edition
- Updated
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199996926
- ISBN
- 9780199996926
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.53
€ 45.53