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Paperback. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this work shows how aspects of job quality are related, and how changes in the quality of work life stem from technological change and transformations in the politico-economic environment. This book concludes by discussing what individuals, firms, unions, and governments can do to counter declining job quality. Num Pages: 240 pages, 20 line illus. 36 tables. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 236 x 15. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691134413
- ISBN
- 9780691134413
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.91€ 50.46
€ 64.91
€ 50.46
Hardback. Too many universities remain wedded to outmoded ways of teaching. Too few departments ask whether what happens in their lecture halls is effective at helping students to learn and how they can encourage their faculty to teach better. But real change is possible, and Carl Wieman shows us how it can be done through detailed, tested strategies. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 23 x 15. .
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674972070
- ISBN
- 9780674972070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 37.06
€ 45.99
€ 37.06
Paperback. A look at Lorca's ambivalent view of his own homosexuality as expressed through his life and his art. Series: Outlines S. Num Pages: 96 pages, b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 2ADS; BG; DSBH; DSK; JFSK2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 150 x 11. Weight in Grams: 238. Series: Outlines S. 96 pages, b&w photographs. A look at Lorca's ambivalent view of his own homosexuality as expressed through his life and his art. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2ADS; BG; DSBH; DSK; JFSK2. Dimension: 188 x 150 x 11. Weight: 238.
- Publisher
- Absolute Press
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781899791613
- ISBN
- 9781899791613
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.99
€ 11.99
€ 9.99
Paperback. Takes us to the heart of the struggle, meeting everyone from politicians, extremists and mercenaries to aid workers, civilians and refugees. This book offers an account of a country ravaged by war, considers what the future might hold for a generation who have grown up knowing little else and exposes the reality of life in Somalia. Num Pages: 464 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFGS; JPSL; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 36. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552777803
- ISBN
- 9780552777803
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.29
€ 17.99
€ 13.29
Paperback. With maternal love as the prototype for all types of love, Odent examines the short, but critical time just after birth which has long-term consequences for our future capacity to love. The author looks at love holistically and in terms of the hormones which affect it in different parts of life. Num Pages: 150 pages. BIC Classification: JFFP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 216 x 6. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- Free Association Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853432293
- ISBN
- 9781853432293
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.86
€ 23.86
Paperback. The field of monster studies has grown significantly over the past few years and this companion provides a comprehensive guide to the study of monsters and the monstrous from historical, regional and thematic perspectives. The collection reflects the truly multi-disciplinary nature of monster studies, bringing in scholars from literature. Editor(s): Mittman, Asa Simon; Dendle, Peter J. Num Pages: 598 pages, Includes 71 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBH; JFHF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 174 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1256.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Number of pages
- 598
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472418012
- ISBN
- 9781472418012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.11
€ 82.11
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107503946
- ISBN
- 9781107503946
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 33.79
€ 34.99
€ 33.79
Paperback. Since 1994, Italian politics has been dominated by the larger-than-life figure of Silvio Berlusconi. Presenting discussion of personalities, parties, and policies with geographical analyses, this book provides insight into Berlusconi's career. It provides an account of how Italy's richest man came to be its political leader. Num Pages: 184 pages, 8 tables, 18 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Temple University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592137176
- ISBN
- 9781592137176
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.14
€ 32.99
€ 29.14
Paperback. Psychopaths seem to be everywhere. They are on the news and at the movies. People who lack empathy, be they ruthless entrepreneurs or crazed spree killers are frequently labeled psychopathic; the charming socialiser is just as suspect as the awkward anti-social loner. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 150.
- Publisher
- Repeater
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910924402
- ISBN
- 9781910924402
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.82
€ 11.99
€ 9.82
Paperback. The number of children entering the child protection system has risen dramatically over the years with implications for children's services and partner agencies. This looks at the impact of the "Munro Review" (2011) on child protection and the Government's response. Editor(s): Blyth, Maggie; Solomon, Enver. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447304906
- ISBN
- 9781447304906
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.97
€ 29.99
€ 26.97
Paperback. Series: Library of Jewish Ideas. Num Pages: 296 pages, 14 halftones. BIC Classification: DS; JFCA; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 129 x 206 x 20. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691165813
- ISBN
- 9780691165813
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.60
€ 24.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Macmillan Education UK
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137442826
- ISBN
- 9781137442826
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.24
€ 48.24
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Back Bay Books
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780316017930
- ISBN
- 9780316017930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.28
€ 21.99
€ 20.28
Paperback. Editor(s): Nieuwkerk, Karin van; LeVine, Mark; Stokes, Martin. Num Pages: 404 pages, 51 b&w photos, 1 b&w illus., 2 b&w maps, 5 b&w charts/graphs. BIC Classification: JFCA; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 238 x 25. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781477309049
- ISBN
- 9781477309049
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 35.64
€ 37.99
€ 35.64
Paperback. One of the most original psychoanalysts after Freud, Karen Horney pioneered such now familiar concepts as alienation, self-realization, and the idealized image, and she brought to psychoanalysis a new understanding of the importance of culture and environment. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: JMAF; JMC; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 211 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393307757
- ISBN
- 9780393307757
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.40
€ 21.99
€ 20.40
Paperback. Addiction is increasing all around the world, and the conventional remedies don't work. The Globalization of Addiction argues that the cause of this failure to control addiction is that past treatments have focused too single-mindedly on the afflicted individual addict. This book presents a radical rethink about the nature of addiction. Num Pages: 496 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1; MMZR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199588718
- ISBN
- 9780199588718
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.79
€ 55.79
Paperback. In this work, Mike Curtis, describes his gruelling experiences in the Falklands and his SAS operations - the first in Iraq where he spent several weeks behind enemy lines; and the second in Bosnia where he worked closely with all factions and led a protection team for visiting heads of state. Num Pages: 544 pages, 16pp colour & b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DVWYB; 1FBQ; 1MTASF; BGA; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 107 x 31. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 544
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552144650
- ISBN
- 9780552144650
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 20.96
€ 25.99
€ 20.96
Hardback. Num Pages: 400 pages, 500 color illus. BIC Classification: 1H; AC; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 299 x 241. .
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300229158
- ISBN
- 9780300229158
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.62€ 62.74
€ 82.62
€ 62.74
hardcover. Features 550 full-colour illustrations, including commissioned uniforms, battle plans, and campaign maps. This book focuses on the soldiers who fought the historic battles of the day, and the uniforms they wore. It is a guide to the weapons, equipment, deployment, tactics and motivation of the national forces of the day. Num Pages: 256 pages, over 400 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JF; 3JH; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 306 x 239 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1632. Detailed Information on the Unifroms of the Austrian, British, French, Prussian and Russian Forces, with Additional Material on the Minor Forces. 256 pages, over 400 colour illustrations. Features 550 full-colour illustrations, including commissioned uniforms, battle plans, and campaign maps. This book focuses on the soldiers who fought the historic battles of the day, and the uniforms they wore. It is a guide to the weapons, equipment, deployment, tactics and motivation of the national forces of the day. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1D; 3JF; 3JH; JWTU. Dimension: 306 x 239 x 24. Weight: 1630.
- Publisher
- Lorenz Books
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780754815716
- ISBN
- 9780754815716
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.74
€ 35.74
Paperback. In this accessible guide to bilingualism in the family and the classroom, Colin Baker delivers a realistic picture of the joys and difficulties of raising bilingual children. This revised edition incorporates the latest research in areas such as neonatal language experience, multilingualism and language mixing. Series: Parents' and Teachers' Guides. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: CFDM; JNFR; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 224 x 15. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 4th edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783091591
- ISBN
- 9781783091591
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.75
€ 19.99
€ 15.75