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Hardback. He examines how the machine emerged as a technology of truth, transporting readers back to the obscure origins of criminology itself, ultimately concluding that the lie detector owes as much to popular culture as it does to factual science. Series: Johns Hopkins Studies in the History of Technology. Num Pages: 256 pages, 18, 18 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; 3JM; JKVF; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421405308
- ISBN
- 9781421405308
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 36.82
€ 43.99
€ 36.82
Paperback. This groundbreaking book reveals what young victims have to say about abuse and its effects on their lives. The authors examine societal factors that increase children's vulnerability, and propose measures for preventing abuse. They outline the requirements of ethically sound research, and conclude with recommendations for future research. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103172
- ISBN
- 9781843103172
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.39
€ 34.39
Paperback. Nobody likes criticism. Handled poorly, it too often stings and breeds resentment - and most of us try to avoid it at all costs. But criticism - crafted carefully and communicated skillfully - promotes trust and respect, motivates individuals, and serves as a catalyst for change. This book rejuvenates this powerful but neglected art form. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JMH; KJP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 311 x 249 x 16. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publisher
- AMACOM
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814434819
- ISBN
- 9780814434819
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.38
€ 18.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. Num Pages: 268 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JMH; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 134 x 17. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Plume
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780142181669
- ISBN
- 9780142181669
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.78
€ 17.99
€ 15.78
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JWA; JWMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 288 x 23. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910745427
- ISBN
- 9781910745427
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.43
€ 17.99
€ 13.43
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Regnery Publishing
- Edition
- Revised edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781596986008
- ISBN
- 9781596986008
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.48
€ 20.99
€ 18.48
paperback. This easy-to-read book contains a step-by-step discussion of the special education process and has hundreds of additional resources for parents including professional organizations, support groups, and useful websites. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 147 x 14. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- R&L Education United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810844858
- ISBN
- 9780810844858
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.66
€ 82.66
Paperback. This book was written with a view to sorting our some of the muddles and misreadings -- especially misreadings of Kant -- that have charaterized recent postmodernist and post--structuralist thought. For these issues have a relevance, as Norris argues, far beyond the academic enclaves of philosophy, literary theory, and cultural criticism. Num Pages: 344 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 21. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631187189
- ISBN
- 9780631187189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.55
€ 49.55
paperback. Contending that even at its best patriotism subverts the democracy it purports to value, this book turns to patriotism's defenders to show how they must jettison democracy to champion patriotism. Drawing from various aspects of American political and popular culture, this book presents examples to disclose patriotism's self-defeating character. Num Pages: 296 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1K; GTB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822341109
- ISBN
- 9780822341109
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.31
€ 29.99
€ 27.31
hardcover. Just what is a leprechaun? To some, he is full of harmless mischief, guarding his elusive crock of gold. To others, an evil gnome bent on disrupting mortal lives with black magic. Historian & folklorist Bob Curran turns the spotlight on the 'real' leprechaun - mysterious, complex and contradictory. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 205 x 20. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- O'Brien Press Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781847179142
- ISBN
- 9781847179142
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 11.92
€ 12.99
€ 11.92
Hardback. Is Leo Strauss truly an intellectual forebear of neoconservatism and a powerful force in shaping Bush administration foreign policy? This title puts this question to rest, revealing how the popular media came to perpetuate an oversimplified view of a complex and wide-ranging philosopher. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 186 x 23. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226993324
- ISBN
- 9780226993324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.34€ 79.04
€ 94.34
€ 79.04
Paperback. Is Leo Strauss truly an intellectual forebear of neoconservatism and a powerful force in shaping Bush administration foreign policy? This title puts this question to rest, revealing how the popular media came to perpetuate an oversimplified view of a complex and wide-ranging philosopher. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226993331
- ISBN
- 9780226993331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.76
€ 32.99
€ 25.76
Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 17 illus. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JFSP1; JMC; VFX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231151627
- ISBN
- 9780231151627
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 80.19€ 61.86
€ 80.19
€ 61.86
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 17 illus. BIC Classification: JFM; JFSJ1; JKSN; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 142 x 14. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231151634
- ISBN
- 9780231151634
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 22.28
€ 29.99
€ 22.28
Paperback. Presents an account of the controversial "Geronimo Campaign" of 1885-86, which offers a firsthand picture of the famous Chiricahua warrior and the men who finally forced his surrender. The author knew most of the people involved in the campaign and was himself in charge of Indian scouts. Num Pages: 265 pages, Ill.M. BIC Classification: 1KB; BG; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 200 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1976
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press
- Edition
- 5th
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803258402
- ISBN
- 9780803258402
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.92
€ 23.99
€ 20.92
Paperback. Num Pages: 318 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- NYU Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814782194
- ISBN
- 9780814782194
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.45
€ 33.99
€ 30.45
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 227 x 21. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226424910
- ISBN
- 9780226424910
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.76
€ 32.99
€ 25.76
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP1; VFVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Plume
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780452287167
- ISBN
- 9780452287167
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.85
€ 18.99
€ 16.85
Paperback. Today's workforce is experiencing job burnout in epidemic proportions. Workers at all levels, both white- and blue-collar, feel stressed out, insecure, misunderstood, undervalued, and alienated at their workplace. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118692134
- ISBN
- 9781118692134
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 23.66
€ 32.99
€ 23.66
The Truth About Bullying. What Educators and Parents Must Know and Do....
Urbanski, Jan; Permuth, Steve
This book includes a straightforward yet comprehensive approach to bullying prevention and intervention outlining the role of the educator, the parent, the community, and the student. Each chapter concludes with action steps and questions to generate discussion providing all that is needed for a successful prevention program. Num Pages: 228 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JNHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 236 x 21. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607094104
- ISBN
- 9781607094104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 166.65
€ 166.65