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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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