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Society & culture: general

Paperback. Examines personal and organizational networks that exist between members in US immigrant religious communities and individuals and religious institutions left behind. This title examines how religious remittances flow between home and host communities, how they affect religious practices in both settings, and how influences change over time. Editor(s): Ebaugh, Helen Rose; Chafetz, Janet Saltzman. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JFSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780759102262
ISBN
9780759102262
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.73

Paperback. Is the France of 2015 still French in the same way or to the same degree as the France of 1985? Where do the most significant challenges to "Frenchness" now lie? These are among the issues addressed by contributors to this volume, spanning a wide range of topics and disciplinary approaches including politics, literature, film and sport. Series: Nottingham French Studies. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; 3JM; JFC; JFSL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 165. .
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474406604
ISBN
9781474406604
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.20

Hardback. Tottering her way through the history of women's footwear, the author writes 'Shoes possess magic powers,' and wonders why it is that women love their shoes so much. She also has plenty of advice on choosing the right heel for your physique, how to keep shoes lasting long and how to judge a man by his footwear. Translator(s): Wenkert, Simonetta. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JFCK; VSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 120 x 19. Weight in Grams: 238.
Publisher
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC
Number of pages
176
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747582465
ISBN
9780747582465
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.91

Hardback. This book attempts to address the paradoxes inherent in international modernism (a literary movement which at once strove to cross borders of nation, language, and tradition yet which at the same time often endorsed nationalist and 'racial' models of identity. Editor(s): Manning, Susan; Taylor, Andrew. Series: Edinburgh Studies in Transatlantic Literatures. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; 3JH; DSBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 460.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748625260
ISBN
9780748625260
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.84
€ 113.40

Hardback. .
Publisher
Practical Action Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
244
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853398049
ISBN
9781853398049
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.97

Hardback. The first full-length study of Nollywood, exploring the rise, evolving structure and global connections of Nigeria's popular movie industry. Based on extensive fieldwork, this critical text redefines our understanding of global media flows while analysing the commercial and professional practices of one of the most prolific media industries. Series: International Screen Industries. Num Pages: 184 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; APF; JFD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 161 x 241 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844576920
ISBN
9781844576920
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.95
€ 95.86

Hardback. This book's primary focus is on racially and ethnically diverse women in educational leadership. Each chapter is written from a unique conceptual or empirical lens as shared by international female leaders, and range from a critical examination of global society and cross-cultural collaboration, to the intersection of race, law, and power. Series: Advances in Educational Administration. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JFSL; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 161 x 238 x 25. Weight in Grams: 632.
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786350725
ISBN
9781786350725
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.57

Hardcover. A fascinating, thematic exploration of some of the millions of immigration files in the US National Archive, focusing on 29 case studies. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100 Colour. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 187 x 15. Weight in Grams: 596. Faces and Stories from America's Gates. 96 pages, 100 Colour. A fascinating, thematic exploration of some of the millions of immigration files in the US National Archive, focusing on 29 case studies. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN. Dimension: 259 x 187 x 15. Weight: 596.
Publisher
D Giles Ltd
Number of pages
96
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907804076
ISBN
9781907804076
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.48

Paperback. The social system of 'courtly love' soon spread after becoming popularized by the troubadours of southern France in the twelfth century. This book codifies life at Queen Eleanor's court at Poitiers between 1170 and 1174 into "one of those capital works which reflect the thought of a great epoch, which explain the secret of a civilization." Translator(s): Parry, John Jay. Series: Records of Western Civilization Series. Num Pages: 218 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 2ADL; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 137 x 210 x 9. Weight in Grams: 266.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
218
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231073059
ISBN
9780231073059
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.81

Hardback. This volume examines some of the greatest challenges facing the twenty-first century: security and conflict, technological innovation, energy, resources and the environment. It provides grounding in current development politics and encourages readers to consider future development policy and international relations. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), col. maps. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFS; JPS; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 271 x 215 x 20. Weight in Grams: 952.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780932439
ISBN
9781780932439
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.49
€ 137.06

Paperback. Since its creation in 1894 by Joseph Snell Wood, the Society of Women Writers & Journalists has attracted the company of many famous women writers, journalists, poets and playwrights. This title reveals the long and fascinating history of the Society. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DSB; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 9. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752451596
ISBN
9780752451596
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Hardback. Parviz Tanavoli, the prominent Iranian artist and sculptor, here brings together a definitive collection of print media from 19th century Persia featuring unique images of European women on paper and postcards. Num Pages: 248 pages, Colour throughout. BIC Classification: 1FBN; ACB; AGH; HBJF1; JFSJ1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 265 x 228. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784535070
ISBN
9781784535070
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.60
€ 126.76

Hardcover. How does globalisation affect our economy and how did it cause the financial melt-down? This book shows twelve global thinkers and business people, including global entrepreneur Richard Branson, give their compelling views on the threats and opportunities that lie ahead. Num Pages: 400 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFS; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 342.
Publisher
Gibson Square
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906142193
ISBN
9781906142193
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.75

Hardback. Authors come together to explore the regions of the Asian borderlands where the traditions of Islam and China interact. Their collaboration has resulted in this lavishly illustrated book which gives us a glimpse of the rich diversity of life on the Islamic frontiers of China. Num Pages: 168 pages, Full colour throughout. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFSR2; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 300 x 230 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1320.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
168
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848857025
ISBN
9781848857025
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.30
€ 64.95

Paperback. Editor(s): Reichert, Ramon; Richterich, Annika; Abend, Pablo; Wenz, Karin. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFD; UD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 155. .
Publisher
Transcript Verlag Germany
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9783837631531
ISBN
9783837631531
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 32.61

Paperback. Includes the personalities, politics and culture of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, and the interaction between British and other societies throughout the world. This book features historical themes including Brian Harrison and Dominic Sandbrook on the 1960s and Geoffrey Wheatcroft on Churchill and the Jews. Editor(s): Louis, Roger. Num Pages: 388 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 722.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
388
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848851535
ISBN
9781848851535
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 25.80

Paperback. Daren Kemp surveys the whole range of descriptions of New Age, from a wide variety of angles. New Agers themselves are consulted, as well as their critics in the Churches, the media and other interest groups including rationalists, feminists and Native American Indians. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRQC; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 352. A Guide. 224 pages, Illustrations. Daren Kemp surveys the whole range of descriptions of New Age, from a wide variety of angles. New Agers themselves are consulted, as well as their critics in the Churches, the media and other interest groups including rationalists, feminists and Native American Indians. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HRQC; JFCX. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 12. Weight: 352.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748615322
ISBN
9780748615322
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 35.11

Paperback. In this presentation of a biblical and logical perspective, Groothuis unveils how truth has come under attack and how it can be defended in the vital areas of theology, apologetics, ethics and the arts. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB1; HRCM; JFC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 208 x 141 x 22. Weight in Grams: 338.
Publisher
Inter-Varsity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851115245
ISBN
9780851115245
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.49

Paperback. Editor(s): Kenyon, J. Douglas. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 230 x 18. Weight in Grams: 414.
Publisher
Atlantis Rising LLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780990690450
ISBN
9780990690450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.21

paperback. "Magnificent.. the best work of economic and business history I've ever read."-Paul Krugman Num Pages: 592 pages, illustrations facsimiles, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBTB; JFSG; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 39. Weight in Grams: 878.
Publisher
W. W. Norton
Number of pages
556
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393308730
ISBN
9780393308730
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.65

Hardback. Bitter, brownish and sticky, opium - the sap of the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum - has been cultivated from the earliest of times. This book presents an account of the illicit production and trade of opium across the centuries. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JFCA; JKVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 169 x 19. Weight in Grams: 570.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845119737
ISBN
9781845119737
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.48
€ 49.51

Paperback.
Publisher
Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd Canada
Number of pages
138
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9781895686234
ISBN
9781895686234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.52

Hardback. .
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
325
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2019
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781487501365
ISBN
9781487501365
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.17
€ 30.73

Paperback. .
Publisher
Transcript Verlag Germany
Number of pages
180
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2021
Condition
New
SKU
V9783837636604
ISBN
9783837636604
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.46
€ 42.14

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