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Paperback. Where are the women? In traditional historical and scholarly accounts of the making and fighting of wars, women are often nowhere to be seen. With few exceptions, war stories are told as if men were the only ones who plan, fight, are injured by, and negotiate ends to wars. Editor(s): Cohn, Carol. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: HBW; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 26. Weight in Grams: 730.
Publisher
Polity Press
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745642451
ISBN
9780745642451
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 33.81

Paperback. It is well known that the world is transitioning to an irrevocable urban future whose epicentre has moved into the cities of Asia and Africa. What is less clear is how this will be managed and deployed as a multi-polar world system is being born. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFSG; JHB; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 135. .
Publisher
Polity
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745691565
ISBN
9780745691565
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.35

Paperback. Based on extensive research, this book is a fundamental critique of psychiatry that examines the foundations of psychiatry, refutes its basic tenets, and traces the workings of the industry through medical research and in-depth interviews. Num Pages: 316 pages, 12 figures. BIC Classification: HPK; JFFH; JMA; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 234 x 22. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137503848
ISBN
9781137503848
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 138.85

Paperback. .
Publisher
Plexus Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859651738
ISBN
9780859651738
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Editor(s): Len-Rios, Maria; Perry, Earnest. Num Pages: 272 pages, 7 black & white tables, 39 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JFD; KJSP; KNTJ; KNTY. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 178. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138784895
ISBN
9781138784895
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.21

Paperback. The atmospheric West Country landscape lends itself perfectly to dramatic tales of eerie hauntings and ghostly happenings, daring smugglers and dashing highwaymen, and many have heard of - or might even have seen - the modern-day legend that is the Beast of Exmoor. This title collects these local myths and legends. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1 x 8pp colour pics. BIC Classification: 1DBKEW; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552163316
ISBN
9780552163316
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

paperback. This book provides an introduction to the concept of cultural memory, offering a comprehensive overview of its history, forms and functions. Num Pages: 424 pages, 14 b/w illus. BIC Classification: HBG; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 638. Functions, Media, Archives. 422 pages, 14 b/w illus. This book provides an introduction to the concept of cultural memory, offering a comprehensive overview of its history, forms and functions. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HBG; JFC. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 24. Weight: 568.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
422
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
English ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521165877
ISBN
9780521165877
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 34.20

Paperback. Num Pages: 520 pages. BIC Classification: JFHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 227 x 42. Weight in Grams: 686.
Publisher
Disinformation Company
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Second Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781934708637
ISBN
9781934708637
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 37.50

Paperback. The Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Damaged tells the true story of Donna, who came into foster care aged ten, having been abused, victimised and rejected by her family. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BM; JFFE1; JKSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007281046
ISBN
9780007281046
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Hardback. This volume offers a comprehensive guide to methods used in the sociocultural, linguistic and historical research of food use. This volume is unique in offering food-related research methods from multiple academic disciplines, and includes methods that bridge disciplines to provide a thorough review of best practices. Editor(s): Chzran, Janet; Brett, John. Num Pages: 304 pages, 2 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCV; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785332890
ISBN
9781785332890
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 178.99

Paperback. With the advent of digital devices and software, self-tracking practices have gained new adherents and have spread into a wide array of social domains. The Quantified Self movement has emerged to promote self knowledge through numbers . Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: GTC; JFD; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138. .
Publisher
Polity Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781509500604
ISBN
9781509500604
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.76

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JNA; VF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 324.
Publisher
Puddle Dancer Press United States
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781892005052
ISBN
9781892005052
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.38

Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVU; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691169149
ISBN
9780691169149
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.79

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, 34 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJPL; AFKP; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 175 x 9. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
First edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816628872
ISBN
9780816628872
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.67

Hardback. By participating in the everyday life of fitness professionals, gym-goers and bodybuilders, The Global Gym explores fitness centres as sites of learning. The authors consider how physical, psychological and cultural knowledge about health and the body is incorporated into people's identity in a local and global gym and fitness context. Series: Global Culture and Sport Series. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBS; JMRL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 222 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137346612
ISBN
9781137346612
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.37

Paperback. The common perception is that Christianity in Africa was responsible for many injustices and harm to the culture and society of the continent, but Islam fitted well in Africa, and eschewed slavery. Azumah shows that Islam enslaved and forcibly converted as many African people as Christianity. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; HBJH; HBTS; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851682737
ISBN
9781851682737
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 33.02

Paperback. A powerful and revealing account of one of the most notorious rebel groups in the world and the impact it has had on the women of Nigeria. Series: African Arguments. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; GTF; GTJ; JFSJ1; JPWL; JPWS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 135. .
Publisher
Zed Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786991454
ISBN
9781786991454
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.14

Hardback. A study of the representation of journalists on film and what this tells us about society's relationship with journalism and news media. Num Pages: 280 pages, 30 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: APF; JFD; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 558.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748634460
ISBN
9780748634460
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.75
€ 108.80

Paperback. Through virtuoso interpretations of works of cinema, photography, critical theory, and literature, including Lydia Davis' story "Break It Down" (reprinted in full here), this title explores what it means to live with negativity, with those divisions that may be irreparable. Series: Theory Q. Num Pages: 168 pages, 6 photographs. BIC Classification: JFSK; JHBA; VFVC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 139 x 9. Weight in Grams: 248.
Publisher
Duke University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822355946
ISBN
9780822355946
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.68

Paperback. Editor(s): Alland, Sandra; Barokka, Khairani; Sluman, Daniel. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: DCQ; JFFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 10. .
Publisher
Nine Arches Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781911027195
ISBN
9781911027195
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

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