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The worldwide need for transplantable organs continues to increase. Over 100,000 people are on the waiting list in America alone. This ground-breaking book introduces the realm of organ donation and provides wide-ranging examples of successful theory-based interventions across real-world situations. Editor(s): Siegel, Jason T.; Alvaro, Eusebio M. Series: Blackwell/Claremont Applied Social Psychology Series. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JMAL; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405192132
- ISBN
- 9781405192132
Condition: New
€ 228.86
€ 228.86
Paperback. Talks about the phenomena such as international drug trafficking, alien and women smuggling, terrorism, East European organized crime and financial crimes. This book shows not only how these issues are interrelated, but also the way in which they interact with social, economic and political legitimate structures. Editor(s): Siegel, Dina; Bunt, H. G. van de; Zaitch, Damien. Series: Studies of Organized Crime. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018183
- ISBN
- 9781402018183
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.13
€ 129.13
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Siedschlag, Alexander; Bilgeri, Alexander; Lamatsch, Dorothea. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JF; JP; UB; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 6. Weight in Grams: 191.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- VS Verlag f?r Sozialwissenschaften United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783810033093
- ISBN
- 9783810033093
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.01
€ 71.01
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Siedschlag, Alexander; Bilgeri, Alexander. Series: Kursbuch Internet Und Politik. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JF; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 8. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- VS Verlag f?r Sozialwissenschaften United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783810036889
- ISBN
- 9783810036889
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.39
€ 71.39
Paperback. This collection of essays analyzes the diverse manifestations of the judicialization of politics in contemporary Latin America, assessing their positive and negative consequences for state-society relations, the rule of law, and democratic governance in the region. Editor(s): Sieder, Rachel; Schjolden, Line; Angell, Alan. Series: Studies of the Americas. Num Pages: 319 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; JP; LA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 319
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230619692
- ISBN
- 9780230619692
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.36€ 46.85
€ 53.36
€ 46.85
Paperback. Teachers and parents will benefit from the research-based practices described in this book. This book will help practitioners and parents alike as it addresses some of the most important issues related to improving outcomes for students with learning disabilities. Editor(s): Sideridis, Georgios D.; Citro, Teresa Allissa. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JNSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781930877177
- ISBN
- 9781930877177
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.98
€ 65.98
Paperback. This text profiles the diverse society in the Gulf and the historical pattern of Gulf security, before focusing on security concerns between Iran and the Arab states. They explore the mutual perceptions of the peoples of the Gulf today and the role of the new generation in shaping its future. Editor(s): Sick, Gary G.; Potter, Lawrence G. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; JPSD; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- St Martin's Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312239503
- ISBN
- 9780312239503
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.89
€ 66.89
The Persian Gulf at the Millennium. Essays in Politics, Economy, Secur...
. Ed(S): Sick, Gary G.; Potter, Lawrence G.
Hardback. Editor(s): Sick, Gary G.; Potter, Lawrence G. BIC Classification: JPS. Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan US
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312174491
- ISBN
- 9780312174491
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.74€ 89.10
€ 106.74
€ 89.10
Pathways to Power: Political Recruitment and Candidate Selection in La...
. Ed(S): Siavelis, Peter M.; Morgenstern, Sco...
paperback. Editor(s): Siavelis, Peter M.; Morgenstern, Scott. Num Pages: 496 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 674.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Penn State University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780271033761
- ISBN
- 9780271033761
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 50.89
€ 51.99
€ 50.89
paperback. If educational reform is to succeed, it must attend to the perspectives of students - those most directly affected by schooling but least often consulted about its efficacy. This is the premise of this book which features student perspectives on school and foregrounds student voices. Editor(s): Shultz, Jeffrey; Cook-Sather, Alison. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2; JNK; JNLB; JNLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 11. Weight in Grams: 275.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847695669
- ISBN
- 9780847695669
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.82
€ 62.82
Hardback. Offers a domestic and international view of processes of delinquency and gang formation and identity. This collection is an introduction to the study of gangs: how we define them, what we know and don't know about gangs. It is suitable for criminal justice, sociology and social work. Editor(s): Short, James F., Jr.; Hughes, Lorine A. Series: Violence Prevention and Policy. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKVQ2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759109384
- ISBN
- 9780759109384
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.91
€ 159.91
Hardback. Describes a number of comparative studies of pupils' achievement, and examines the factors associated with successful teaching and learning and with school effectiveness. This book describes the usefulness of such studies for policy makers, test designers, researchers and teachers, while offering a critical account of their limitations. Editor(s): Shorrocks-Taylor, Diane; Jenkins, Edgar W. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 246 x 24. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363439
- ISBN
- 9780792363439
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.47
€ 200.47
The Transmission of Depression in Families and Children. Assessment an...
. Ed(S): Sholevar, G. Pirooz; Schwoeri, Linda
Hardback. Family functioning plays a major role in the development of depression, relapse rates and suicidal behaviour. The children of depressed parents are at high risk for psychopathology. This book describes multiple family, individual and psychopharmacological therapeutic interventions on depression. Editor(s): Sholevar, G. Pirooz; Schwoeri, Linda. Num Pages: 354 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK; JMC; MJN; MMH; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 33. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781568210889
- ISBN
- 9781568210889
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.04
€ 165.04
The Coming Revolution. Julius Malema and the Fight for Economic Freedo...
. Ed(S): Shivambu, Floyd; Smith, Janet
Paperback. What does the Economic Freedom Front stand for? How do they propose to nationalise mines, banks and land? Is Julius Malema, founder of the EFF, equipped to legislate or to lead? These tough questions are asked in The Coming Revolution. Malema is tackled on his tax woes and on the tenderpreneur label by Janet Smith, executive editor of The Star. Editor(s): Shivambu, Floyd; Smith, Janet. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 151 x 23. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Number of pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd South Africa
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781431410378
- ISBN
- 9781431410378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.57
€ 18.99
€ 17.57
Hardback. This book highlights strategies for poverty reduction in developing countries, with emphasis on the power of the market mechanism and vigor of the private sector, focusing ODA on a few longer term challenges and leveraging advances in technology to the fullest, and underlining the importance of human rights and security. Editor(s): Shiraishi, Takashi; Yamagata, Tatsufumi; Yusuf, Shahid. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 207 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFFA; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 207
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230219946
- ISBN
- 9780230219946
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Encyclopedia of International Higher Education Systems and Institution...
. Ed(S): Shin, Jung Cheol; Teixeira, Pedro
Hardback. This reference covers the entire spectrum of higher education from a geographical, topical and disciplinary perspective. It maps the field for the 21st century reflecting the massive changes that have occurred and the challenges ahead for future research. Editor(s): Shin, Jung Cheol; Teixeira, Pedro. Num Pages: 3000 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 3000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401789042
- ISBN
- 9789401789042
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 1,668.72
€ 1,668.72
The Quality of Life in Korea. Comparative and Dynamic Perspectives.
. Ed(S): Shin, Doh Chull; Rutkowki, Conrad P....
Hardback. Examines the objective and subjective qualities of Korean life from comparative and dynamic perspectives. This volume presents non-Western policy alternatives to enhancing the quality of citizens' lives, distinguishing Korea as an Asian model of economic prosperity and democracy. It is intended for those interested in developments in Korea. Editor(s): Shin, Doh Chull; Rutkowki, Conrad P.; Park, Chong-Min. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 537 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPKS; JHMC; JHMP; M; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 940.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 537
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009471
- ISBN
- 9781402009471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 260.04
€ 260.04
Multiculturalism and Conflict Reconciliation in the Asia-Pacific
. Ed(S): Shimizu, Kosuke; Bradley, William
Paperback. This book is open access under a CC BY license. This edited collection focuses on theories, language and migration in relation to multiculturalism in Japan and the Asia-Pacific.It investigates current conflicts that have arisen due to immigration and policies related to education, politics, language, work, citizenship and identity. Editor(s): Shimizu, Kosuke; Bradley, William. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CJ; JFSL; JNFR; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 215 x 14. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137464620
- ISBN
- 9781137464620
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.54
€ 30.54
Paperback. This book offers an introduction to the way art is perceived, interpreted, and felt and approaches these mindful events from a multidisciplinary perspective. Editor(s): Shimamura, Arthur P.; Palmer, Stephen E. Num Pages: 424 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; MJN; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199355808
- ISBN
- 9780199355808
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.98
€ 85.98
Paperback. The present issue brings together research and theory in psychology, sociology, education, culture studies, and public policy surrounding multiracial identity and introduces new advances in thinking about race, intergroup relations and racial identity. Editor(s): Shih, Margaret; Sanchez, Diana T. Series: Journal of Social Issues (JOSI). Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405197625
- ISBN
- 9781405197625
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.43
€ 57.43