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Society & culture: general
Paperback. Homo Narrans explores how human beings shape their world through the stories they tell. Author John D. Niles ponders the nature of the storytelling impulse, the social function of narrative, and the role of individual talent in oral tradition. Num Pages: 296 pages, 15 illus. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780812221077
- ISBN
- 9780812221077
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.27
€ 32.99
€ 31.27
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
€ 98.11€ 87.64
€ 98.11
€ 87.64
Hardcover. This fascinating and revealing work examines the incredible power of junk food and fast food-how nostalgic we are about them, the influence of the companies that manufacture or sell them, and their alarming effect on our country's state of health. Num Pages: 813 pages. BIC Classification: JFCA; MBNH3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 64. Weight in Grams: 2155.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 813
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313393938
- ISBN
- 9780313393938
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.03€ 164.98
€ 181.03
€ 164.98
Voices of Historical and Contemporary Black American Pioneers
. Ed(S): Farmer, Vernon L.; Wynn, Evelyn Shep...
Hardcover. The stories of black American professionals, both historic and contemporary, reveal the hardships and triumphs they faced in overcoming racism to succeed in their chosen fields. Editor(s): Farmer, Vernon L.; Wynn, Evelyn Shepherd. Num Pages: 1465 pages, 145. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 137. Weight in Grams: 3357.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 1465
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313392245
- ISBN
- 9780313392245
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 267.46€ 242.73
€ 267.46
€ 242.73
Hardcover. This single-source reference will help students and general readers alike understand the most critical issues facing American society today. Editor(s): Shally-Jensen, Michael. Num Pages: 1707 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; JF; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 262 x 185 x 137. Weight in Grams: 4840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 1707
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313392047
- ISBN
- 9780313392047
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 346.88€ 314.99
€ 346.88
€ 314.99
Hardcover. This up-to-date, candid examination of women's careers in education and leadership in education describes the pitfalls, triumphs, and future promise of female leaders in education. Editor(s): Martin, Jennifer L. Series: Women and Careers in Management. Num Pages: 699 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 61. Weight in Grams: 1315.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 699
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313391699
- ISBN
- 9780313391699
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.46€ 102.08
€ 114.46
€ 102.08
Hardcover. From Grassroots to Global Interests. Series: Women and Careers in Management. 528 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Paludi, Michele A.; Coates, Breena E. Female leaders at the grassroots to global levels are everywhere, lending credence to the idea that the glass ceiling for women may finally be thinning. This work provides an examination of the scholarly research on women leaders and the leadership philosophies that have enabled their success. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JFSJ1; KJMB. Dimension: 160 x 242 x 28. Weight: 1264.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Praeger
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313386527
- ISBN
- 9780313386527
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.46€ 101.36
€ 114.46
€ 101.36
Hardcover. This in-depth exploration of Goth culture invites fresh understanding-and a critique of contemporary mainstream culture by comparison. Series: Guides to Subcultures and Countercultures. Num Pages: 159 pages, 10. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 159
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313386046
- ISBN
- 9780313386046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 37.69
€ 44.99
€ 37.69
Hardcover. This groundbreaking two-volume set examines the psychological, social, physical, and environmental factors that undermine or support healthy development in African American children while considering economic, historical, and public policies. Editor(s): Hill, Nancy E.; Mann, Tammy L.; Fitzgerald, Hiram E. Series: Child Psychology and Mental Health. Num Pages: 498 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1157.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 498
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313383021
- ISBN
- 9780313383021
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.79€ 98.63
€ 109.79
€ 98.63
Hardback. Assembles a wide range of Latino American folktales. This title incudes more than 30 tales that are grouped in thematic sections on origins; heroes, heroines, villains, and fools; society and conflict; and the supernatural. Editor(s): Green, Thomas A. Series: Stories from the American Mosaic Series. Num Pages: 174 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; JFSL4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313362996
- ISBN
- 9780313362996
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.89€ 50.90
€ 54.89
€ 50.90
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
€ 77.08€ 70.19
€ 77.08
€ 70.19
Hardback. Surveying the cultural and political heritage of the Irish people, North and South, this book highlights the remarkable accomplishments of Ireland's artists, musicians and performers. It also investigates the role of religion in Irish life, and the ways in which prosperity, feminism, and scandals within the churches have weakened that role. Series: Cultures and Customs of the World. Num Pages: 264 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBTB; JFC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313331626
- ISBN
- 9780313331626
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.89€ 50.90
€ 54.89
€ 50.90
Hardback. Images of disabled children are found throughout well-known works of literature, film, and even opera. Their characters range from sweet, to brave, to tragic. Disabled children are also a part of reality as poster girls and boys for drives and causes. This work demonstrates the critical role of disability with respect to the history of childhood. Series: Children and Youth: History and Culture. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFFG; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 181 x 20. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313331466
- ISBN
- 9780313331466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.91€ 63.08
€ 68.91
€ 63.08
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
€ 57.23€ 52.93
€ 57.23
€ 52.93
Hardback. A discussion of Nigerian culture, introducing to a Western audience the complexity of its society and the emerging lifestyles among its various peoples. It covers the land, peoples, history, religion and worldview, literature, media, art, architecture, cuisine, dress, customs and music. Series: Cultures and Customs of the World. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; JFC; JHBT; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313313387
- ISBN
- 9780313313387
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.07€ 58.01
€ 63.07
€ 58.01
Hardback. Modernism is still widely acknowledged as perhaps the most important and influential artistic and cultural phenomenon of the 20th century. Covering hundreds of different topics in a clear, incisive and critical manner, this reference maps the complex field of modernism. Num Pages: 528 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 180 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1266.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313310171
- ISBN
- 9780313310171
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.79€ 98.63
€ 109.79
€ 98.63
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
€ 86.43€ 78.31
€ 86.43
€ 78.31
Hardback. Endangered peoples of Southeast and East Asia struggle with inadequate understanding, protection and enforcement of human rights by state governments and the international community. The most pressing issues of thse marginalized groups are discussed here. Series: Greenwood Press Endangered Peoples of the World. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FM; 1FP; JFSL9; JHMC; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313306464
- ISBN
- 9780313306464
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.73€ 55.98
€ 60.73
€ 55.98
Hardback. This comprehensive volume provides an in-depth survey of Jamaican people and their history, land, religion, education, language, social customs, media and cinema, literature, music, and performing and visual arts. Series: Cultures and Customs of the World. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KJWJ; GTB; HBJK; JFC; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313305344
- ISBN
- 9780313305344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.07€ 58.01
€ 63.07
€ 58.01
Hardback. An overview of the traditional elements in the culture and customs of modern Japan. It examines religious rituals, classic and modern literature, performing arts, fine arts and handicrafts, housing, clothing, women's roles and family life, holidays and festivals, and social customs. Series: Cultures and Customs of the World. Num Pages: 224 pages, glossary, index. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; JFC; JHBT; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 473.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313301971
- ISBN
- 9780313301971
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.07€ 58.01
€ 63.07
€ 58.01