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Society & culture: general
Paperback. Contains recollections by wealthy individuals about their lives and experiences, demonstrating how financial and religious aspects of their lives unfold and often intertwine. This text develops a sociology of wealth that goes beyond conventional, power-elite, Marxist and status-group theories. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BG; HPQ; HRC; JFSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275950941
- ISBN
- 9780275950941
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 39.21
€ 46.99
€ 39.21
Hardcover. Series: Contributions in Women's Studies. Num Pages: 228 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780313236112
- ISBN
- 9780313236112
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.60€ 51.57
€ 55.60
€ 51.57
Hardback. This reference discusses the experiences of writers active since 1945 who were shaped by cultures other than their own. Editor(s): Amoia, Alba; Knapp, Bettina L. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJP; DSBH; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 180 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1447.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313306884
- ISBN
- 9780313306884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.54€ 79.38
€ 87.54
€ 79.38
Hardback. A valuable tool to help librarians, teachers, health care professionals and parents identify special books that deal with a wide range of contemporary health and self-image topics, including physical handicaps, speech disorder, skin colour, and basic issues of popularity and "fitting in". Num Pages: 176 pages, indexes. BIC Classification: DSR; GBCR; JFF; JFSP1; JFSP2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 459.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313317989
- ISBN
- 9780313317989
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.97€ 53.47
€ 57.97
€ 53.47
Hardback. Difficult terrain, death-defying speeds, and daredevil stunts; all in a day's work if you're an extreme sports enthusiast. This reference traces the evolution of some of the most adventurous - and adrenaline inducing - land, water, and air sports. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCA; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 179 x 25. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313344725
- ISBN
- 9780313344725
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.08€ 70.91
€ 78.08
€ 70.91
Hardcover. This exhaustive analysis of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) throughout history discusses the institutions and the major events, individuals, and organizations that have contributed to their existence. Series: African American Studies. Num Pages: 338 pages, 17. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBC; JFSL3; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313394157
- ISBN
- 9780313394157
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.77
€ 122.77
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780897893466
- ISBN
- 9780897893466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.08€ 71.14
€ 78.08
€ 71.14
Hardcover. A collection of contemporary and traditional stories from Southern India. With the stories the authors present a historical overview of the region and detailed storytelling notes. The book also includes a resource listing of books, centres and Web sites, and a calendar of South Indian festivals. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 172 pages, colour plates, line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FKA; DQ; JFHF; YNM; YQE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Libraries Unlimited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563085765
- ISBN
- 9781563085765
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.60€ 51.57
€ 55.60
€ 51.57
Hardcover. This collection contains Celtic tales of kelpies, mermaids, selkeis, ghosts, warlords, and fairies. Also included is a brief history of the Celts, a glossary of the Gaelic integrated in the stories and an appendix of superstitions about fairy protection. Editor(s): Chien-Eriksen, Nancy. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 214 pages, glossary, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 1DBKW; 1DBR; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781563087783
- ISBN
- 9781563087783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.60€ 51.49
€ 55.60
€ 51.49
Hardback. Contains stories which range from animal tales and tales of supernatural beings to stories about village characters and priests and their apprentices. This book includes a background on the country and Japanese culture, notes on the tales, a glossary, recipes, games and crafts, and colour photos and illustrations. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 236 pages, 18 illustrations (b&w), 17 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 667.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781591584889
- ISBN
- 9781591584889
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.60€ 51.41
€ 55.60
€ 51.41
Hardback. Presents an assortment of folktales from Poland. This title features more than 50 tales range from local legends, animal tales, and magic tales to religious legends, stories of demons and supernatural creatures, humorous tales, and how and why tales - exemplifying the Polish spirit, character, and sense of humour. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, 73 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVP; DQ; FQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 184 x 20. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781591587231
- ISBN
- 9781591587231
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.60€ 51.27
€ 55.60
€ 51.27
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: JFHF; VXFN; VXW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 394. Sacred Number and the Golden Age. 240 pages, illustrations. Twelve-Tribe Nations explores the symbolism and use of the number twelve in organizing ancient societies, connecting this sacred number with the twelve months of the year, the twelve signs of the zodiac, an ideal social order and a golden age of humanity. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JFHF; VXFN; VXW. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 15. Weight: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions Bear and Company
- Edition
- 3rd Edition, New Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594772375
- ISBN
- 9781594772375
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 23.06
€ 24.99
€ 23.06
Hardcover. Presents, contextualises and analyses young British Muslims' views on topics such as identity, Muslim societies, politics, the role of Islam, and family life. This book is organised around several key themes, including, why Islam has become such a powerful force in the lives in young British Muslims, and identity, belonging and loyalty. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781846450198
- ISBN
- 9781846450198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.15€ 54.49
€ 59.15
€ 54.49
Paperback. Num Pages: 342 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Adventures Unlimited Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781935487104
- ISBN
- 9781935487104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.49
€ 30.99
€ 27.49
Paperback. Editor(s): Hallett, Martin; Karasek, Barbara. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DSY; JFCA; JFHF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 565. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Broadview Press Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781554811441
- ISBN
- 9781554811441
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 30.99
€ 42.99
€ 30.99
Hardcover. Many people are familiar with the German tales of the Brothers Grimm, but in the versions of picture books and Hollywood cartoons. This collection includes many German tales, such as "Rapunzel", "Snow White", "Rumpelstiltskin", "Hansel and Gretel", and "The Bremen Town Musicians"; and other tales like "The Seven Swabians" and "The Master Thief". Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, 33halftones, 30line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DFG; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 263 x 185 x 25. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563089671
- ISBN
- 9781563089671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.60€ 51.29
€ 55.60
€ 51.29
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591585053
- ISBN
- 9781591585053
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.60€ 51.57
€ 55.60
€ 51.57
Paperback. Ideas, Dan Sperber argues, may be contagious. They may invade whole populations. In the process, the people, their environment, and the ideas themselves are being transformed. To explain culture is to describe the causes and the effects of this contagion of ideas. Num Pages: 192 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM; JMH; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631200451
- ISBN
- 9780631200451
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.71
€ 49.71
Paperback. The contradictions between Wagner's antipathy toward the amorphous entity "The Jews" and his genuine friendships with individual Jews, are the subject of this book. Drawing on sources, including his autobiography and the diaries of his second wife, this book places Wagner's anti - Semitism in perspective with his life and work. Num Pages: 200 pages, photographs, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVH; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780786423705
- ISBN
- 9780786423705
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.24
€ 56.24
Paperback. 28th April 1870. Fanny and Stella, the flamboyantly dressed Miss Fanny Park and Miss Stella Boulton, are causing a stir in the Strand Theatre. All eyes are riveted upon their oglings of the gentlemen in the stalls. Moments later they are led away by the police. What followed was a scandal that shocked Victorian England in equal measure. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JH; BT; HBTB; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 32. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780571231911
- ISBN
- 9780571231911
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 5.70
€ 12.99
€ 5.70