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Hardback. A fresh and exciting look at a classic Hollywood role that supports the possibility that Torchy Blane, and other female film reporters and their real-world counterparts, are the grittiest girls around. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; JFD; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810833982
- ISBN
- 9780810833982
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.53
€ 106.53
More Than Opium: An Anthropological Approach to Latin American and Car...
Boudewijnse, Barbara; Droogers, Andre; Kamste...
hardcover. In this diverse collection, the authors address the expansion of Pentecostalism; the gender dimension; the analysis of discourse and practice; the power dimension; comparisons with similar, competing groups; the urban/rural comparison; and the contribution of Pentecostalism to the resolution of social problems. Series: Studies in Evangelicalism. Num Pages: 338 pages. BIC Classification: 1KJ; 1KL; HRCC96; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810833906
- ISBN
- 9780810833906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.22
€ 152.22
hardcover. Lists the most important English-language studies of myth theory, which attempt to answer the questions: What is 'myth?' How does it function in human society, and how is it to be interpreted? Series: Magill Bibliographies S. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; GBCR; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 18. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Annotated
- SKU
- V9780810833883
- ISBN
- 9780810833883
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.49
€ 114.49
Hardback. Discusses the appropriate place for the Beats in the literary canon and curriculum and provides an overview of teaching practices at schools and universities throughout the United States. Series: Magill Bibliographies S. Num Pages: 374 pages. BIC Classification: 2ABM; DSBH; DSK; GBCR; JNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 28. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810833876
- ISBN
- 9780810833876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.05
€ 143.05
Hardback. More than 1,200 citations, ranging from making masks in kindergarten to academic books on the anthropological theory of masks. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: AFK; GBCR; JFCK; WF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810833609
- ISBN
- 9780810833609
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.99
€ 143.99
Hardback. This volume on the United States-Mexican War encompasses the decade of the 1840s, focusing on the war years of 1846-1848. It contains entries on topics such as the war's personalities, and battles and campaign trails. Series: Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution & Civil Unrest. Num Pages: 408 pages, 17 b&w photographs, 16 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 27. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810833340
- ISBN
- 9780810833340
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.30
€ 165.30
Hardback. This text explores the relationship between "Star Trek" and ethnic equality, one of America's most enduring social issues. Using two television series, this book determines the extent to which social attitudes, values, and beliefs about ethnicity have changed during the intervening 20 years. Num Pages: 272 pages, 5 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APT; JFD; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810833227
- ISBN
- 9780810833227
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.22
€ 113.22
Hardback. Deals with various features of life in Paris, from biographical sketches of personalities such as Coco Chanel, to principal districts and monuments of the city such as the Louvre, and luxury shops such as Fauchon. Thematic entries deal with institutions such as hospitals, commercial and cultural activities past and present and customs and language. Translator(s): Woronoff, Jon. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Cities, States, and Regions. Num Pages: 392 pages, 16 b&w photographs, 4 maps. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTB; JFSG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810833180
- ISBN
- 9780810833180
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.19
€ 182.19
Hardback. Traces how the assimilation process of various ethnic groups in Chicago was facilitated by participation in sports from 1830-1940. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, 12 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBT; JFC; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810833050
- ISBN
- 9780810833050
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.65
€ 107.65
Hardback. Originally printed in 1988 by the University Press of America as "Selected and Annotated Bibliography American History". This edition has been modernized by listing titles about the last years of the Reagan presidency, Bush's presidency, and the first two years of Clinton's presidency. The list of periodicals have been expanded and revised. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations & Historical Eras. Num Pages: 960 pages, maps, diagrams, illustrations, glossaries, appendices. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTM; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1171.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 960
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810833029
- ISBN
- 9780810833029
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 347.79
€ 347.79
Hardback. What is the best management style for the police? This study discusses the values and norms inherent in American police mission and examines how police respond to challenges that arise while attempting to uphold this mission. Num Pages: 264 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSW1; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810832893
- ISBN
- 9780810832893
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.31
€ 129.31
hardcover. Series: Native American Resources Series. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 145 x 26. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810832831
- ISBN
- 9780810832831
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.37
€ 152.37
Hardback. The first and only book to detail the history of Black images in animated cartoons. That's Enough Folks includes many rare, previously unpublished illustrations and original animation stills and an appendix listing cartoon titles with black characters along with brief descriptions of gags in these cartoons. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; APFV; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 222 x 21. Weight in Grams: 994.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810832503
- ISBN
- 9780810832503
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.41
€ 172.41
Hardback. Examines the portrayal of the Soviet Union in American film, and shows how these films reflect the attitudes of Americans, as well as how each portrayal changed with the often uneasy relations between the two countries. Num Pages: 312 pages, 16 black and white photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; APF; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810832459
- ISBN
- 9780810832459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.17
€ 155.17
Hardback. This guide encompasses in one volume various minority health issues for the four major US ethnic minority groups (Native Americans/Alaska Natives, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian/Pacific Islander Americans). Features nine quick access sections that are divided first by material format or broad subject area and then by ethnic group. Num Pages: 504 pages. BIC Classification: GBCR; JFSL; M. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 161 x 34. Weight in Grams: 844.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810832251
- ISBN
- 9780810832251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.03
€ 191.03
Paperback. Written as an introductory text, this book provides-in simple language-succinct definitions of the terms used in conflict resolution, explains the ideas behind those terms and the process by which conflict is resolved. Num Pages: 104 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; JMAL; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 148 x 7. Weight in Grams: 130.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 104
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810832145
- ISBN
- 9780810832145
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.53
€ 60.53
Paperback. This teaching aid helps librarians and teachers incorporate humor into their classes by presenting quality humorous children's literature and experiences that develop children's sensitivity toward humor. Series: School Library Media Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: DSY; GL; JNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810832091
- ISBN
- 9780810832091
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 114.02
€ 114.02
Paperback. Summarizes the responses of school librarians to questions about how they learned to use the Internet, and for what purposes. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: GLM; JNV; UDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 136 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810831933
- ISBN
- 9780810831933
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 86.77
€ 86.77
paperback. The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, a popular women's jazz band of the 1940s, has earned a reputation as the 'best all-women's swing band ever to perform.' This revised and updated edition is the most comprehensive and objective history of the band to date. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: AVH; AVR; HBTB; JFSL3; JHBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 147 x 14. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810831605
- ISBN
- 9780810831605
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 86.44
€ 86.44
Hardback. Conversations with ten prominent African-American operatic artists. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGC9; AVH; JFC; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 143 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810831476
- ISBN
- 9780810831476
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.12
€ 121.12