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Hardback. The CIA and the Culture of Failure follows the CIA through a series of crises from the Soviet collapse to the war in Iraq and explains the political pressures that helped lead to the greatest failures in U.S. intelligence history. Num Pages: 552 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPSH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 163 x 38. Weight in Grams: 864.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
552
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804756013
ISBN
9780804756013
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.82

Hardback. This volume questions the changing dynamics of public leadership across different European settings. Chapters highlight emergent discussions on the strengths and weaknesses of current knowledge. Authors investigate the tensions between Anglo-American and economic focused models of leadership that may challenge received wisdom. Series: Critical Perspectives on International Public Sector Management. Num Pages: 250 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JPHL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783509010
ISBN
9781783509010
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 135.81

Hardback. Editor(s): Di Corrado, John. Num Pages: 134 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSR; RNFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 13. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
134
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781624172090
ISBN
9781624172090
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.94
€ 137.74

Hardcover. Editor(s): Boydston, Jo Ann. Num Pages: 496 pages, port. BIC Classification: JM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 39. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1969
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780809304028
ISBN
9780809304028
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 91.07

An anthology that presents John Dewey's major political writings, which display Dewey's philosophical method, his controversial views on war and education, his essential contributions to democratic theory, and his distinctive brand of progressive political ideology. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 464.
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
265
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872201910
ISBN
9780872201910
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.12
€ 51.09

Paperback. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 120 x 7. Weight in Grams: 113. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Cover has light nicks. Previous owners name on FFEP, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1975
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Pr
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0009204
ISBN
9780809307159
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 470 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 205 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 488.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1974
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
Phoenix Ed
Number of pages
470
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226143903
ISBN
9780226143903
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.00
€ 38.52

Paperback. Editor(s): Rogers, Professor Melvin L. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 242 x 20. Weight in Grams: 382.
Publisher
Swallow Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804011662
ISBN
9780804011662
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 23.27

Paperback. An anthology that presents John Dewey's major political writings, which display Dewey's philosophical method, his controversial views on war and education, his essential contributions to democratic theory, and his distinctive brand of progressive political ideology. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: DQ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 14. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Number of pages
265
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872201903
ISBN
9780872201903
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.17

Paperback. Series: Centennial Publications of The University of Chicago Press. Num Pages: 252 pages, 4tabs.4figs. BIC Classification: JNA; JNKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 205 x 132 x 13. Weight in Grams: 248. Series: Centennial Publications of The University of Chicago Press. 252 pages, 4tabs.4figs. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: JNA; JNKC. Dimension: 205 x 132 x 13. Weight: 248.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Number of pages
252
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Edition
Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226143965
ISBN
9780226143965
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. Experience and Educationis the best concise statement on education ever published by John Dewey Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 109 x 8. Weight in Grams: 56.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster United States
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780684838281
ISBN
9780684838281
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.05

Paperback. Editor(s): Dewar, John. BIC Classification: JW. Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 355. Good copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0009352
ISBN
9780333414118
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Hardback. James K Polk is described as a spoilsman who appointed officers based upon their party affiliation rather than their qualifications. This book asserts that Polk followed an existing pattern of nomination that dated back to the beginning of the republic, in which the chief executives looked to qualifications first and loyalty to the party second. Num Pages: 162 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
162
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761834502
ISBN
9780761834502
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 103.22

Paperback. Based on years of frontline experience in New York's inner-city schools, this text seeks to demonstrate that intense policing and security strategies are not only ineffectual, they divorce students and teachers from their ethical and behavioural responsibilities. Num Pages: 292 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFE; JMAL; JNK; JNL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 235 x 19. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226143873
ISBN
9780226143873
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 28.96

Hardcover. Provides an accessible introduction to psychoanalytic explanations of consumer desire. Topics are drawn widely to reflect the scope of Freud's vision and include dreams, sexuality and hysteria. Discussion is widened to selectively include authors such as Melanie Klein and Jacques Lacan, and to include evaluation of current research. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFT; JMAF; KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 144 x 23. Weight in Grams: 498.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230252196
ISBN
9780230252196
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.53

Paperback. Love and Mayhem gives an insight into the inner-workings of a large family with fostered, adopted and birth children. John Degarmo, describes the highs and lows and complete chaos of his family life with warmth and sincerity. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JKSF; VFVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 217 x 16. Weight in Grams: 240.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849057752
ISBN
9781849057752
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.81

Paperback. Foster children are more likely than other children to be involved in risky activities online due to backgrounds of neglect and abuse, an absence of supportive adults and low self-esteem. This book covers the online dangers you might encounter, from cyberbullying to inappropriate contact, and provides strategies to keep foster children safe online. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JKSF; VFVK; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 240.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849059732
ISBN
9781849059732
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.81

Paperback. Foster children rarely receive the education they deserve and can struggle with behavior and academic performance. This book is full of positive strategies to help foster parents, educators and social workers to support them more effectively. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JNH; JNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 230 x 16. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849057455
ISBN
9781849057455
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.02

Paperback. This topical book looks at the attitudes of probation practitioners and managers to the philosophy, values, and practicalities of the Transforming Rehabilitation agenda. It provides unique insights into the values, attitudes and beliefs of probation staff and their delivery of services. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: JKVQ; JKVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 199 x 128 x 12. Weight in Grams: 172.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Bristol University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447327288
ISBN
9781447327288
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.68

Hardback. 'An impressive synthesis of semiotics and anthropology which puts human experience in a new light. Deely gives us the foundation for a new paradigm for anthropology.' -Nathan Houser, Peirce Edition Project Series: Sources in Semiotics. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: CFG; GTC; JHM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 503.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847678037
ISBN
9780847678037
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 168.50

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