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Society & culture: general

Hardback. The signs of economic change loom large in the mountain West of the USA as shuttered mines and lumber mills are overshadowed by luxurious homes. This text explains these changes, assesses their effects on the natural environment, and gauges the reactions of local communities. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; JFSF; RGCM; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742518759
ISBN
9780742518759
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 186.74

Paperback. Explores the body of Jewish literature called Midrash - creative interpretations of the Bible that are designed to reveal hidden or deeper meaning in Scripture. This title includes each of the over 50 midrashim that sit next to its corresponding biblical text so that readers can compare them. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRJ; HRLC1; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 6452 x 4522 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Jewish Publication Society United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780827607309
ISBN
9780827607309
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.09

Paperback. During the first half of the twentieth century, Japanese immigrants entered Brazil by the tens of thousands. Examining these significant but rarely studied transnational movements and the experiences of Japanese-Brazilians, this book includes essays that rethink complex issues of ethnicity and national identity. Editor(s): Lesser, Jeffrey. Num Pages: 232 pages, 7 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KLSB; JFC; JFFN; JFSL; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 330.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780822331483
ISBN
9780822331483
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.12

Paperback. This book examines ways to understand and engage with the troublesome concept of 'community', presenting a variety of perspectives to challenge the ways in which areas of poverty and disrepute are represented. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: JFS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 460.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847423238
ISBN
9781847423238
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.30

Paperback. Fouada meets Farid, her lover, every Tuesday in a restaurant overlooking the Nile. But this week their usual table is deserted. Farid has disappeared. As she searches for him, Fouada becomes tormented by questions. Translator(s): Eber, Shirley. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 12. Weight in Grams: 178.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
134
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848132238
ISBN
9781848132238
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.33

Paperback. What happens in a conversation between a committed Atheist and a committed Christian? While agreeing to disagree on almost every detail, Kai Nielsen, Chair of the Department of Philosophy, University of Calgary, and Hendrik Hart, Senior Member in Philosophy at the graduate Institute for Christian Studies, Toronto, agree that it is not fruitless. Num Pages: 254 pages. BIC Classification: JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
254
Condition
New
SKU
V9780819179906
ISBN
9780819179906
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 76.60

paperback. A study of sea monsters on medieval and Renaissance maps. Num Pages: 128 pages, 115 colour. BIC Classification: HBTP; JFHF; RGV; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 239 x 13. Weight in Grams: 660.
Publisher
British Library
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780712357715
ISBN
9780712357715
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.88

Paperback. Num Pages: 90 pages. BIC Classification: JFFK; JPLM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 119 x 7. Weight in Grams: 88.
Publisher
AK Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
80
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849351805
ISBN
9781849351805
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.59

Paperback. Originally published: London: Olympia Press, 1971. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 135 x 190 x 8. Weight in Grams: 116.
Publisher
Verso Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784784409
ISBN
9781784784409
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.26

Paperback. In the OXFORD HISTORY OF ART series, a look at innovative and avant-garde sculpture in relation to contemporary events, festivals, commissions and the changing functions of museums. Explores Anti-form, minimalism, Earth Art, Performance Art and other forms, presenting a holistic picture of post-war sculpture which will stimulate future debate. Series: Oxford History of Art. Num Pages: 304 pages, colour and black and white halftones throughout. BIC Classification: 3JJP; ACX; AFKB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 728.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192842053
ISBN
9780192842053
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 22.95

Hardback. Illustrates how our consumer spending generates vast amounts of economic waste. This book provides explanations to show us why it's time to stop the madness and think twice before buying gifts for the holidays. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 5HC; JFCD; JFFT; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 110 x 20. Weight in Grams: 184.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691142647
ISBN
9780691142647
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.95

Paperback. Editor(s): Baker, Naomi. Num Pages: 79 pages. BIC Classification: 3JD; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 211 x 148 x 8. Weight in Grams: 192.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Trent Editions United Kingdom
Number of pages
79
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842330487
ISBN
9781842330487
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.24

Paperback. Takes readers into the ritualized world of mainstream American addiction treatment. This book explores the puzzling question: why do addiction counselors dedicate themselves to reconciling drug users' relationship to language in order to reconfigure their relationship to drugs? Num Pages: 336 pages, 2 halftones. 11 line illus. 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFH1; JHMC; MMZR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 482.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691144504
ISBN
9780691144504
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.40

Paperback. Adapting C.S. LewisOs classic allegory, this book is a gathering of 33 instructional letters written between demons. With wit, insight and a fearless honesty, this book shows how alcohol addiction ravages human lives and relationships. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: HRCV2; HRCX4; JFFH; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 133 x 7. Weight in Grams: 154.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Sheed & Ward
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9781556125652
ISBN
9781556125652
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.66

Hardcover. Bringing together seventeen original essays by scholars from around the world, this title offers a variety of international perspectives on Gilmore Girls (WB/CW, 2000-2007). Editor(s): Diffrient, David Scott. Series: Television and Popular Culture. Num Pages: 372 pages, notes, references, index. BIC Classification: APT; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 699.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815632399
ISBN
9780815632399
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 55.78

Paperback. Discusses the cinematic vision of North African women's directors Series: New Directions in National Cinemas. Num Pages: 288 pages, 25 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1HB; APFA; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253223418
ISBN
9780253223418
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.97

Hardback. Num Pages: 328 pages, Color Photos: 17,. BIC Classification: JFD; JPVH; LNDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231153584
ISBN
9780231153584
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.08
€ 78.31

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AJR; APF; JFC; MBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 150 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Edition
First edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816622900
ISBN
9780816622900
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.93

paperback. Representation and negotiation of European identity Series: New Directions in National Cinemas. Num Pages: 232 pages, 20 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1D; APF; JFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 324.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780253221827
ISBN
9780253221827
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 23.62

Paperback. For many years, kisses were the only sexual acts to be seen in mainstream American movies. This title investigates how sex acts have been represented on screen for more than a century and, just as important, how we have watched and experienced those representations. Series: A John Hope Franklin Center Book. Num Pages: 129 illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 175 x 23. Weight in Grams: 632.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Duke University Press
Edition
1St Edition
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822342854
ISBN
9780822342854
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 33.43

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