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Paperback. The internationally bestselling portrait of a fascinating people. Why the Dutch are Different is a sideways history, an entertaining travelogue and the story of an Englishman who went Dutch.. and loved it. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDN; JFF; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Nicholas Brealey
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781857886856
ISBN
9781857886856
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.30

Paperback. The French government's 2004 decision to ban Islamic headscarves and other religious signs from public schools puzzled many observers. This book argues that the focus on headscarves came from a century-old sensitivity to the public presence of religion in schools, feared links between public expressions of Islamic identity and radical Islam. Num Pages: 304 pages, 6 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDF; JFSR2; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 434.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691138398
ISBN
9780691138398
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.51

Paperback. This thoughtful book explores much of the background to the strife the globe faces today. In particular, Christopher Catherwood shows how religion and national pride, which are supposed to be positive forces, can become perverted ideologies that arouse hatred, slaughter, and war. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: HRCX6; JFFE; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 12. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742500907
ISBN
9780742500907
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.05

hardcover. Why the Porcupine Is Not a Bird is a comprehensive analysis of knowledge of animals among the Nage people of central Flores in Indonesia. Series: Anthropological Horizons. Num Pages: 400 pages, 2 figures, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1FMN; JFFZ; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 700.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781487500047
ISBN
9781487500047
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 88.83

Paperback. Published with the support of the Academy for Social Sciences, this volume provides an illuminating look at topics of concern to everyone at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Leading social scientists tackle complex questions such as immigration, unemployment, climate change, war, banks in trouble, and an ageing population. Editor(s): Cooper, Cary; Michie, Jonathan. Num Pages: 216 pages, 2 figures. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 218 x 150 x 9. Weight in Grams: 284.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137269911
ISBN
9781137269911
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.27

paperback. A history of the rise to dominance of the West, exploring the links between cultural values and military success. It studies nine major clashes between West and non-West, arguing that the West won not just because of technology, but because of its focus on individualism and democratic rights. Num Pages: 512 pages, 25 line drawings. BIC Classification: HBG; HBT; JFC; JFFE; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 133 x 39. Weight in Grams: 670.
Publisher
Faber Non Fiction
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571216406
ISBN
9780571216406
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.40

Hardback. Dispels the myth that the television industry is giving viewers the programming they want to see and, thus, we as viewers are responsible for the existence of shows like "Fear Factor" and yet another "Survivor". Introducing us to the political economy of television, the author covers programming and organizations that seek industry accountability. Series: Critical Media Studies: Institutions, Politics, and Culture. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JFCA; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 172 x 17. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742524859
ISBN
9780742524859
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 126.41

Paperback. An impassioned manifesto for how 'voice' might be used to counter neo-liberal ideologies in the future, from a star name in the field of media, communication and cultural studies Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GTC; JFC; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848606623
ISBN
9781848606623
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 48.92

Paperback. The 1993 government assault on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, resulted in the deaths of four federal agents and eighty Branch Davidians, including seventeen children. This title address the accusations of illegal weapons possession, strange sexual practices, and child abuse that were made against David Koresh and his followers. Num Pages: 254 pages, 18 black-and-white photographs. BIC Classification: HRA; HRCZ; JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 63.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
254
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520208995
ISBN
9780520208995
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 26.68

Paperback. * Controversial appraisal of the role of the unconscious in our political lives* Deals with the Thatcher phenomenon* Urges radical re--reading of Melanie Klein* Author enjoys celebrity for her controversial book on Sylvia Plath. . Series: Bucknell Lectures in Literary Theory. Num Pages: 288 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JMAF; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 142 x 18. Weight in Grams: 398.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631189244
ISBN
9780631189244
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.06

Paperback. Series: King Legacy (Paperback). Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 14. Weight in Grams: 286.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Beacon Press
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780807001127
ISBN
9780807001127
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.17

Paperback. .
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447320869
ISBN
9781447320869
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 15.35

Hardback. Why we can't afford the rich exposes the unjust and dysfunctional mechanisms that allow the top 1% to siphon off wealth produced by others, through the control of property and money. Andrew Sayer shows how the rich worldwide have increased their ability to hide their wealth, create indebtedness and expand their political influence. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFJ; KCP; KCY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 219 x 29. Weight in Grams: 666.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447320791
ISBN
9781447320791
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.20

Paperback. Series: Critical Issues in Crime and Society. Num Pages: 180 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 144 x 12. Weight in Grams: 250.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Rutgers University Press United States
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813562582
ISBN
9780813562582
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.34

Paperback. An entrepreneur and educator highlights the surprising influence of humanities scholarship on biomedical research and civil liberties. This spirited defence urges society to support the humanities to obtain continued guidance for public policy decisions, and challenges scholars to consider how best to fulfil their role in serving the common good. Num Pages: 198 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: H; JF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 140 x 215 x 14. Weight in Grams: 264.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st ed. 2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137497468
ISBN
9781137497468
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.46

Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 385.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Encounter Books,USA United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594037061
ISBN
9781594037061
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.93

Paperback. Why do women have sex? Is it purely for pleasure or the desire to reproduce? This title intends to investigate the underlying sexual desires of women and identify 237 distinct motivations for sex. It explores the deep-seated psychology and biology of female sexuality. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JMU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 244.
Publisher
Vintage
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099546634
ISBN
9780099546634
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Numerous designers have pioneered cutting-edge garments and collections throughout the evolution of fashion. But all too often a lack of obvious fit or purpose has been mistaken for a lack of design sophistication. This title champions the improbable, the provocative, the uncomfortable and the seemingly ridiculous. Num Pages: 224 pages, 100 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AKT; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 496.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500291498
ISBN
9780500291498
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.65

Hardback. Editor(s): Parsons, Rosalie. Num Pages: 142 pages. BIC Classification: JFFA. Dimension: 230 x 155. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Edition
UK ed.
Number of pages
142
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634838542
ISBN
9781634838542
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 231.72
€ 172.11

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Career Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781564144959
ISBN
9781564144959
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.92

Paperback. Dazzling recreation of the world of radical free-thinkers in 18th-century France. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JF; HBJD; HBLL; HBTB; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 135 x 215 x 29. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780220109
ISBN
9781780220109
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.06

Paperback. Editor(s): Fujino, Diane C. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: AB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780816656851
ISBN
9780816656851
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.20

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845887858
ISBN
9781845887858
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 12.42

Paperback / so. Series: Kulturwissenschaftliche Studien Zur Deutschen Literatur. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 299.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Vs Verlag Fur Sozialwissenschaften United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9783531131689
ISBN
9783531131689
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.89

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