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Society & culture: general
Hardcover. A Historical Encyclopedia from Antiquity to the Present. 650 pages, Illustrations, ports. Editor(s): Cook, Bernard A. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: GBC; HBW; JFSJ1; JW. Dimension: 285 x 223 x 64. Weight: 2762.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 650
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851097708
- ISBN
- 9781851097708
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.09€ 158.47
€ 183.09
€ 158.47
Hardcover. Editor(s): Boyce-Davies, Carole. Num Pages: 1110 pages, 72. BIC Classification: 1H; 3J; GBC; JFFN; JFSL3; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 184 x 99. Weight in Grams: 3112.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1110
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851097005
- ISBN
- 9781851097005
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 291.76€ 262.93
€ 291.76
€ 262.93
Hardcover. Editor(s): Levy, Richard S.; Bell, Dean Phillip; Donahue, William Collins; Madigan, Kevin; Morse, Jonathan; Shevitz, Amy Hill; Stillman, Norman A. Num Pages: 828 pages, 103. BIC Classification: HBT; JFFJ; JFSL; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 262 x 186 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1886.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 828
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851094394
- ISBN
- 9781851094394
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.09€ 167.14
€ 183.09
€ 167.14
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
€ 59.06€ 53.95
€ 59.06
€ 53.95
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€ 22.86
€ 24.99
€ 22.86
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
€ 55.52€ 50.97
€ 55.52
€ 50.97
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
€ 55.52€ 50.90
€ 55.52
€ 50.90
Paperback. Aims to help elementary school librarians coordinate with teachers to teach information literacy and literacy skills aligned with national standards. This work mentions teaching teams, objectives, learning modalities/Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, McCREL National Standards, AASL/AECT Standards, and teaching resources/book titles. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GL; JFSP1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 217 x 18. Weight in Grams: 784.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591582632
- ISBN
- 9781591582632
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 36.67
€ 43.99
€ 36.67
Paperback. Num Pages: 428 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; JFSV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 36. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Red Wheel/Weiser United States
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- REPRINT Edition
- SKU
- V9781578633340
- ISBN
- 9781578633340
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.70
€ 25.99
€ 23.70
Hardcover. Series: World Mythology S. Num Pages: 353 pages, 52. BIC Classification: 1MKP; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 353
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781576078945
- ISBN
- 9781576078945
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.68€ 74.25
€ 82.68
€ 74.25
Hardcover. Editor(s): Blocker, Jack S.; Fahey, David M.; Tyrrell, Ian R. Num Pages: 758 pages, 110. BIC Classification: GBC; HBT; JFFH; JFM; WBXD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 51. Weight in Grams: 2336.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 758
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781576078334
- ISBN
- 9781576078334
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.09€ 167.14
€ 183.09
€ 167.14
Hardcover. Editor(s): Frucht, Richard (Professor of History, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO). Num Pages: 928 pages, 224. BIC Classification: 1DV; GTB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 68. Weight in Grams: 3016.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 928
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781576078006
- ISBN
- 9781576078006
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 300.02€ 270.22
€ 300.02
€ 270.22
Hardcover. Editor(s): Gibney, Matthew J.; Hansen, Randall. Num Pages: 1095 pages, 137. BIC Classification: JFFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 220 x 284 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1094
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781576077962
- ISBN
- 9781576077962
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 300.02€ 261.13
€ 300.02
€ 261.13
Hardcover. Editor(s): Mink, Gwendolyn; O'Connor, Alice M. Num Pages: 895 pages, 65. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBC; GTB; JFFA; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 178 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1955.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 895
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781576075975
- ISBN
- 9781576075975
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.09€ 167.14
€ 183.09
€ 167.14
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
€ 55.52€ 50.61
€ 55.52
€ 50.61
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
€ 55.52€ 50.90
€ 55.52
€ 50.90
Hardcover. Ancestors of the nomadic tribe called Bushmen once roamed the northern territories of Africa and the Mediterranean. Now inhabiting the Kalahari desert, this tribe is known for their great storytelling. This portrait describes the people's history and customs, combined with 15 traditional tales. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 105 pages, colour plates, glossary, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JFC; JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 262 x 179 x 14. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 105
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563084027
- ISBN
- 9781563084027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.52€ 50.90
€ 55.52
€ 50.90
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
€ 77.96€ 70.19
€ 77.96
€ 70.19
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
€ 99.22€ 87.64
€ 99.22
€ 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
€ 183.09€ 164.98
€ 183.09
€ 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
€ 270.49€ 242.73
€ 270.49
€ 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
€ 350.82€ 314.99
€ 350.82
€ 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
€ 115.76€ 102.08
€ 115.76
€ 102.08