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Society & social sciences
- Publisher
- United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199244584
- ISBN
- 9780199244584
Condition: New
€ 100.77
€ 100.77
Hardcover. Redolent of everything sensual and hedonistic, chocolate is synonymous with our idea of indulgence. It is adored around the world and has been since the Spanish first encountered cocoa beans in South America in the sixteenth century. This title explores the origins and growth of this almost universal obsession. Series: Edible. Num Pages: 128 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 40 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCV; WBTX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 132 x 15. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861895240
- ISBN
- 9781861895240
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.16
€ 17.99
€ 14.16
Hardback. Explores the lives and self-understanding of Mexicans of African descent living in the agricultural village of San Nicolas on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Num Pages: 392 pages, 43 photographs, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; HBTB; JFC; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 30. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822351214
- ISBN
- 9780822351214
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.90
€ 122.90
Paperback. Explores the lives and self-understanding of Mexicans of African descent living in the agricultural village of San Nicolas on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Num Pages: 392 pages, 43 photographs, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; HBTB; JFC; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 237 x 24. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822351320
- ISBN
- 9780822351320
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
paperback. A story of tribal nation building in the modern era. It treats nation-building projects as nothing new to the Choctaws of southeastern Oklahoma, who have responded to a number of hard-hitting assaults on Choctaw sovereignty and nationhood by rebuilding their tribal nation. Series: North American Indian Prose Award Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1K; 1KBBS; GTB; HBJK; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803224902
- ISBN
- 9780803224902
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.20
€ 26.99
€ 25.20
Paperback. This new book introduces readers to the contributions of different sciences from economics to psychology that seek to shed light on how we make choices in our day-to-day lives Harper and his co-authors show that the Internet is transforming what we choose and how we choose. Num Pages: 229 pages. BIC Classification: JHB; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745683874
- ISBN
- 9780745683874
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.74
€ 25.74
Hardcover. This new book introduces readers to the contributions of different sciences from economics to psychology that seek to shed light on how we make choices in our day-to-day lives Harper and his co-authors show that the Internet is transforming what we choose and how we choose. Num Pages: 229 pages. BIC Classification: JHB; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745683867
- ISBN
- 9780745683867
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.48
€ 72.48
Paperback. Examines the promise and pitfalls of many of the most controversial forms of school choice as well as the introduction of greater competition into the recruitment and compensation of teachers and principals. These essays paint the picture of an education landscape that will be shaped by choice and competition in the 21st century. Editor(s): Peterson, Paul E. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 176 x 16. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742545816
- ISBN
- 9780742545816
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.64
€ 58.64
Paperback. Prize-winning historian Lawrence Freedman takes an exceptionally clear-eyed look at America's strategic predicament in the Middle East, over the past 30 years. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1KBB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 53. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 640
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753825884
- ISBN
- 9780753825884
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.87
€ 19.99
€ 14.87
Paperback. This book explores what it means to be rational in a variety of contexts, from personal decisions to those affecting large groups of people. It introduces ideas from economics, philosophy, and other areas, showing how the theory applies to particular situations such as gambling and the allocation of resources. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 144 pages, 5 halftones, numerous figures. BIC Classification: GPQ; JMH; KCA; PBUD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 112 x 9. Weight in Grams: 120.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192803030
- ISBN
- 9780192803030
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.81
€ 11.99
€ 10.81
Paperback. Argues that schools, and children, can only be saved by radically retooling teaching methods. Based on his work on choice theory, this work offers teaching techniques which emphasize co-operation and creativity. It provides ideas for improving the success of teachers and the enthusiasm of students. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JNA; JNC; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 136 x 203 x 11. Weight in Grams: 128.
- Publisher
- HarpPeren
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780060952877
- ISBN
- 9780060952877
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.50
€ 16.99
€ 14.50
Paperback. The review of the furious national debate over school choice examines the benefits of choice for children, families, and schools-and shows how properly designed choice programmes can prevent the hramful putcomes opponents fear. Num Pages: 222 pages. BIC Classification: JNKG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Hoover Institution Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817938925
- ISBN
- 9780817938925
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.96
€ 20.96
Paperback. Shows you how language, science, maths, and social studies can be used in everyday life. Series: Crash Course. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: JNZ. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 258 x 202 x 4. Weight in Grams: 150.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Savvy
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781491407813
- ISBN
- 9781491407813
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 8.98
€ 9.99
€ 8.98
Paperback. This book analyzes the impact of choice on welfare states in Europe. The recent focus on choice in many welfare states has created a more market-orientated approach, changed users to consumers, and increased the emphasis on private providers. Editor(s): Greve, Professor Bent. Series: Broadening Perspectives in Social Policy. Num Pages: 152 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JKS; JPH; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444333312
- ISBN
- 9781444333312
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.06
€ 29.06
Multiple-component retail product, part(s) enclose. Another catchy addition to the cross-curricular songsheets series, Choices is perfect for enlivening KS2 Citizenship and for performing in assemblies and concerts. Series: Songsheets. Num Pages: 3 pages. BIC Classification: 4KHJ; JNUM; YQB. Category: (EJ) Primary; (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 305 x 250 x 2. Weight in Grams: 140.
- Publisher
- A&C Black Childrens
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408104415
- ISBN
- 9781408104415
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 9.99
€ 14.99
€ 9.99
Paperback. Explores the experiences of young people moving from junior to senior cycle education. This title looks at how student learning experiences and relations with teachers and peers change over this important transition. It is of interest to principals, teachers, guidance counsellors, policymakers, parents, teacher educators, and academic community. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JNL; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- The Liffey Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908308092
- ISBN
- 9781908308092
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.28
€ 21.99
€ 20.28
Paperback. Written for parents, teachers, family doctors, mental health professionals, school guidance counsellors, social workers, juvenile justice workers, clergy, and anyone else who cares about teenagers, it describes a step-by-step process called intervention that you can use to stop a teenager's harmful involvement with chemicals. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JFSP1; JFSP2; VFJK; VFXC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 134 x 12. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Hazelden Information & Educational Services
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780935908428
- ISBN
- 9780935908428
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.92
€ 16.99
€ 14.92
Paperback. Series: World Bank Discussion Paper. Num Pages: 101 pages, tables. BIC Classification: JKS; KFFD; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 270 x 206 x 8. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Edition
- Illustrated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821342848
- ISBN
- 9780821342848
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.59
€ 34.59
Paperback. An approach to the understanding of human decision making. Editor(s): Kahneman, Daniel; Tversky, Amos. Num Pages: 860 pages, 79 b/w illus. 66 tables. BIC Classification: JMR; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1084. 860 pages, 79 b/w illus. 66 tables. Editor(s): Kahneman, Daniel; Tversky, Amos. An approach to the understanding of human decision making. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JMR; KC. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight: 1102.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 860
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521627498
- ISBN
- 9780521627498
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.64
€ 92.64
Paperback. A ground breaking study of why we choke under pressure and what we can do to ensure we perform at our best. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMRN; KJ; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 212 x 25. Weight in Grams: 264. The Secret to Performing Under Pressure. 304 pages, Illustrations. Reveals the astonishing new science of why we choke under pressure. The author explains what happens in the body and mind when everything clicks and the perfect golf swing, tricky mathematical problem, or high-pressure business pitch suddenly become easy. She examines how attention and working memory guide human performance. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: JMRN; KJ; PDZ. Dimension: 197 x 212 x 25. Weight: 314.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849016452
- ISBN
- 9781849016452
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.81
€ 14.99
€ 11.81