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Summarizing a decade of research in game design and learning, Postsecondary Play will appeal to higher education scholars and students of learning, online gaming, education, and the media. Editor(s): Tierney, William G.; Corwin, Zoe B.; Fullerton, Tracy; Ragusa, Gisele. Series: Tech.edu: A Hopkins Series on Education and Technology. Num Pages: 352 pages, 12, 6 black & white halftones, 6 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JNM; JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413068
- ISBN
- 9781421413068
Condition: New
€ 59.18
€ 59.18
Paperback. This book will appeal to social science students and citizens interested in the role of social networks in information diffusion and yet it serves as a cautionary tale for communication practitioners and policymakers interested in leveraging social ties as an inexpensive method to spread information. Num Pages: 152 pages, 2, 2 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JHB; LNTJ; MBN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 171 x 10. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413242
- ISBN
- 9781421413242
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.81
€ 37.81
Drawing from legal and extralegal discourse but focusing on imaginative literature, this book examines representations of, responses to, and arguments for and against the death penalty in the United States over the long nineteenth century. It creates a generative dialogue between artistic relics and legal history. Num Pages: 344 pages, 1, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSBH; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413327
- ISBN
- 9781421413327
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.42
€ 64.42
The Attainment Agenda. State Policy Leadership in Higher Education.
Perna, Laura W.; Finney, Joni E.
The insights offered in The Attainment Agenda have important implications for public policymakers, college and university leaders, and educational researchers interested in ensuring sustained higher education attainment. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421414065
- ISBN
- 9781421414065
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.57
€ 64.57
Case studies examine the economics, domestic politics, and international factors that ultimately shaped military events more than military capacity and strategy. Num Pages: 408 pages, 30, 10 black & white illustrations, 20 graphs. BIC Classification: JPB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 227 x 30. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421414126
- ISBN
- 9781421414126
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.11
€ 76.11
Offering important insights into the changing higher education policy context in an age increasingly defined by globalization, China's Rising Research Universities will appeal to higher education leaders and policymakers; students, faculty, and scientists who interact with Chinese counterparts; and scholars of international and comparative studies. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 232 x 19. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421414539
- ISBN
- 9781421414539
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.45
€ 52.45
Paperback. Although the book offers a robust empirical foundation for testing the Internet's effects on democratic attitudes, Bailard ultimately concludes that access to information does not necessarily ensure that democracy will automatically flourish. Num Pages: 176 pages, 7, 3 black & white halftones, 4 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JPB; JPHV. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 152 x 230 x 11. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421415253
- ISBN
- 9781421415253
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.73
€ 45.73
Paperback. Revisiting his historical exploration of competing conceptions of politics, government, and public administration, the author offers a novel way of thinking constitutionally about public administration that transcends debates about "big government." Series: Interpreting American Politics. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421415529
- ISBN
- 9781421415529
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.40
€ 41.40
Paperback. A reminder that the ancient philosophies and folkways are just as valuable and relevant in today's world as they were generations ago. Num Pages: 320 pages, 350 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 301 x 228 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1497.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- National Geographic Society United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426203350
- ISBN
- 9781426203350
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.14
€ 28.14
Hardcover. Tells the fascinating story of three extraordinary heroes who defined aviation during the great age of flight. This book takes us from the feats of World War I through the heroism of World War II and beyond, including daring military raids and survival-at-sea. It includes barnstorming to flying blindfolded, and a kidnapping to secret spying. Num Pages: 464 pages, 25 Black and White Photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; JWG; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 237 x 38. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- National Geographic Society United States
- Edition
- 1ST
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426211560
- ISBN
- 9781426211560
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.43
€ 33.99
€ 28.43
Hardcover. Atlas of Indian Nations is a comprehensive resource for those interested in Native American history and culture. Told through maps, photos, art, and archival cartography, this is the story of American Indians that only National Geographic can tell. Num Pages: 350 pages, 300 colour and black and white photos, 50 maps. BIC Classification: 1KB; HBJK; HBTP; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 280 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- National Geographic
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426211607
- ISBN
- 9781426211607
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 45.49
€ 48.99
€ 45.49
Paperback. If you caught a glimpse of heaven, would you choose to come back to life? Investigative journalist Judy Bachrach has collected accounts of the post-postmortem, and the conclusions are astonishing. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JHBZ; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 230 x 17. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- National Geographic
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426215148
- ISBN
- 9781426215148
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.47
€ 16.99
€ 15.47
Paperback. Norman Hall's ASVAB Preparation Book provides you with all the information you need to prepare for--and pass--the military's aptitude test. Inside, you'll find an overview of the exam and how it's scored, thorough reviews of all of its components, and valuable test-taking techniques. Num Pages: 512 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 275 x 27. Weight in Grams: 946.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Adams Media
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781440569753
- ISBN
- 9781440569753
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 23.73
€ 23.99
€ 23.73
Hardback. Series: The African American History Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442200289
- ISBN
- 9781442200289
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.51
€ 82.51
Hardback. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442200333
- ISBN
- 9781442200333
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.27
€ 88.27
Hardback. Editor(s): Rozell, Mark J.; Whitney, Gleaves. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442200395
- ISBN
- 9781442200395
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.62
€ 181.62
Hardback. The Risk in Crime is an investigation of how risk has been dealt with in crime theories and the usefulness of this concept in connecting crime perspectives together; the ways in which risk is embedded in the evolution of crime; and how we might use the concept of risk to prevent crime and victimization. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442200531
- ISBN
- 9781442200531
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.32
€ 157.32
The Nightly News Nightmare. Media Coverage of U.S. Presidential Electi...
Farnsworth, Stephen J.; Lichter, S. Robert
Hardback. Num Pages: 246 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFD; JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 167 x 18. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442200678
- ISBN
- 9781442200678
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 171.98
€ 171.98
When Caregivers Kill: Understanding Child Murder by Parents and Other ...
Alt, Betty L.; Wells, Sandra K.
hardcover. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781442200777
- ISBN
- 9781442200777
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.41
€ 92.41
Hardback. Num Pages: 244 pages. BIC Classification: JFSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442200937
- ISBN
- 9781442200937
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.06
€ 83.06