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Paperback. Why Bother Knowing Anything When You Can Google It? Bestselling author William Poundstone conducts a hilarious and humbling investigation into the true worth of knowledge. What does it tell you, for example, when those who can pinpoint a country on a map are less likely to favour invading it? Underpinned by big data analysis and illustrated with eye-opening anecdotes, this book is an entertaining manifesto on the surprising benefits of broadening your horrizons, as well as a warning of the dangers of an ill-informed electorate. Num Pages: 336 pages, 65 ILLUSTRATIONS. BIC Classification: JM. .
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786071156
- ISBN
- 9781786071156
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.65
€ 11.99
€ 10.65
Paperback. Pit your brains against the taxing riddles used by the world's best companies to select their staff Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMBT; KJMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 196 x 22. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851689552
- ISBN
- 9781851689552
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 12.26
€ 12.99
€ 12.26
Paperback. A fascinating book for teachers and school leaders who are looking for ways to raise the organizational intelligence quotient (OIQ) of their classrooms and their schools. It is for educators who perceive themselves as the facilitators of learning - for students, for colleagues and for themselves. Series: World Class Schools Series. Num Pages: 236 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Publisher
- John Catt Educational
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908095916
- ISBN
- 9781908095916
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.11
€ 20.99
€ 20.11
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JM. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 187 x 11. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780534546533
- ISBN
- 9780534546533
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.45
€ 81.45
Paperback. Veteran law-enforcement officer and lifelong motorcycle lover William Queen penetrated the San Fernando chapter of the notorious Mongols, he kick-started the most extensive undercover operation inside a criminal motorcycle gang in American history. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: BG; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 206.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845962500
- ISBN
- 9781845962500
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 11.80
€ 12.99
€ 11.80
Paperback. Examines how different cultures rationalize the expression of passionate and comfort love and physical sex. This book maps out the intricacies of the love/sex conundrum and the psychological dilemma of reconciling these competing forces. Editor(s): Jankowiak, William R. Num Pages: 304 pages, figures. BIC Classification: JHBK5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231134378
- ISBN
- 9780231134378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.78
€ 41.78
Hardcover. Num Pages: 354 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPM; JMR; VS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 148 x 27. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781560725169
- ISBN
- 9781560725169
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.51€ 90.95
€ 120.51
€ 90.95
Paperback. Investigates policy approaches to resolving the sovereign debt crisis. Coverage includes the political-economic context of the crisis in the five countries facing sovereign debt difficulties as well as in their key partner economies, France and Germany. Editor(s): Wolff, Guntram. Num Pages: 303 pages. BIC Classification: JPSN2; KCLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Number of pages
- 250
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881326420
- ISBN
- 9780881326420
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.00€ 22.43
€ 26.00
€ 22.43
Paperback. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 175 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB; KCBM; KCP; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881327212
- ISBN
- 9780881327212
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.63
€ 26.99
€ 20.63
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 227.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881326079
- ISBN
- 9780881326079
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.00€ 22.10
€ 26.00
€ 22.10
Hardback. A growing body of research has shown that equity issues need to receive greater attention in academia. This book intends to call this research to attention, but also to encourage its further expansion. It brings together some of the leading research on equity and the environment. It features contributions from academics in the field. Editor(s): Freudenburg, William R.; Wilkinson, Robert. Series: Research in Social Problems and Public Policy. Num Pages: 298 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780762314171
- ISBN
- 9780762314171
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.65€ 113.56
€ 135.65
€ 113.56
hardcover. This book focuses on matching the needs of a school organization with the right leader and relates the leadership theories of servant leadership, emotional intelligence, and change to issues highlighted in the case studies provided. Num Pages: 98 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 151 x 12. Weight in Grams: 245.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- R&L Education United States
- Number of pages
- 98
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781578864874
- ISBN
- 9781578864874
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.24
€ 113.24
hardcover. This book seeks answers to why some Central Falls High School students had school success while over half of their classmates failed to graduate. Much can be learned from how these students survived in a chronically low-achieving school located in the poorest community in the state. Num Pages: 106 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBER; JNLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 161 x 14. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 106
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607098737
- ISBN
- 9781607098737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.68
€ 81.68
Paperback. Num Pages: 234 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Popular Press 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780879724641
- ISBN
- 9780879724641
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.80
€ 21.80
Paperback. The family has long been viewed as both a microcosm of the state and a barometer of social change in China. It is no surprise, therefore, that the dramatic changes experienced by Chinese society over the past century have produced a wide array of new family systems. Series: China Today. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- Polity
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745685557
- ISBN
- 9780745685557
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.18
€ 23.18
Hardcover. The family has long been viewed as both a microcosm of the state and a barometer of social change in China. It is no surprise, therefore, that the dramatic changes experienced by Chinese society over the past century have produced a wide array of new family systems. Series: China Today. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Polity
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745685540
- ISBN
- 9780745685540
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.77
€ 65.77
Hardback. Examines how different cultures rationalize the expression of passionate and comfort love and physical sex. This book maps out the intricacies of the love/sex conundrum and the psychological dilemma of reconciling these competing forces. Editor(s): Jankowiak, William R. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 figure. BIC Classification: JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231134361
- ISBN
- 9780231134361
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.98€ 79.32
€ 103.98
€ 79.32
Hardcover. Num Pages: 212 pages, colour & b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1HBS; HBJH; HBLW3; JPWS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 267 x 186 x 20. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604560596
- ISBN
- 9781604560596
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.43€ 69.67
€ 100.43
€ 69.67
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442264816
- ISBN
- 9781442264816
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 19.29
€ 53.99
€ 19.29
Paperback. A World of Nations provides an analytical narrative of the origins, evolution, and end of the Cold War through a genuinely international history of this turbulent period. This new edition includes new topics such as human rights, environmental issues and international terrorism. Num Pages: 528 pages, halftones and maps. BIC Classification: 3JJP; 3JM; JPS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 768.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195337570
- ISBN
- 9780195337570
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 148.18
€ 148.18