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Hardcover. This volume looks at the thinking of educational theorist Carl Bereiter and how he tackled the problem of the liberal education canon. He proposed the way we view the main task of formal education as "enculturation into world 3". World 3 is an idea adapted from Karl Popper. Editor(s): Smith, Barry. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. Illinois
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812695083
- ISBN
- 9780812695083
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 34.98
€ 42.99
€ 34.98
Hardcover. Events in the Middle East, Indonesia and the Balkans during the 1990s illustrate the many negative aspects of nationalism. This collection of essays investigates both the strengths and weaknesses of nationalism from a variety of cultural perspectives. Editor(s): Miscevic, Nenad. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. Chicago, IL
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812694154
- ISBN
- 9780812694154
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 35.50
€ 42.99
€ 35.50
Paperback. This work presents a treatment of the issue of death, comparing the Western approach of "optimising" with the Eastern approach of "adapting". It analyses the nature of happiness, and explains how adaption may be implemented. Num Pages: 160 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPD; JHBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812693225
- ISBN
- 9780812693225
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.40
€ 20.99
€ 19.40
Hardcover. Luxurious Citizens traces the ways in which Americans tied consumer desire to the national interest between 1789 and 1865 and reveals how the nation transformed individual desires for goods into an index of civic worth, placing unbridled consumption at the heart of their modern political economy. Series: America in the Nineteenth Century. Num Pages: 296 pages, 16 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; JFFT; KCP; KCZ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 162 x 33. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812248920
- ISBN
- 9780812248920
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.96
€ 61.96
Reconsidering captivity narratives published between 1682 and 1707, The Captive's Position explores the ways in which two generations of New England Puritan ministers reacted to internal and imperial challenges to colonial authority by seizing upon representations of captive women to negotiate and to shape a distinctive male identity. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; 3JD; HBTB; HBTS; JFSJ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 501.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812239584
- ISBN
- 9780812239584
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.85
€ 78.85
Blackface Cuba, 1840-1895 offers a critical history of the relation between racial impersonation, national sentiment, and an anticolonial public sphere in nineteenth-century Cuba. Series: Rethinking the Americas. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJC; 3JH; AN; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 579.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812238679
- ISBN
- 9780812238679
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.01
€ 85.01
Explains how and why Judeoconversos built and rebuilt their religious and social identities, and what it meant to them to be both Jewish and Christian given the constraints they faced in their time and place in history. Series: Jewish Culture & Contexts. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JB; 3JD; HBG; HBLH; JFFN; JFSR1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812237498
- ISBN
- 9780812237498
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.98
€ 75.98
Paperback. The pilots of the US Eighth Air Force's 56th Fighter Group - also known as Zemke's Wolfpack - took to the skies above Europe in their P-47 Thunderbolt fighters, escorting bombers into Germany, dogfighting with the Luftwaffe, and conducting ground-attack missions. This title provides the story of this World War II's successful fighter outfit. Num Pages: 288 pages, 85 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books United States
- Edition
- First Paperback Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811736114
- ISBN
- 9780811736114
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.73
€ 19.99
€ 16.73
Paperback. "Luftwaffe Fighter Ace: From the Eastern Front to the Defense of the Homeland". Num Pages: 192 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 300. From the Eastern Front to the Defense of the Homeland. 192 pages, b/w photos. "Luftwaffe Fighter Ace: From the Eastern Front to the Defense of the Homeland". Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight: 364.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811735933
- ISBN
- 9780811735933
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.34
€ 20.99
€ 17.34
Paperback. Hendrick C Verton volunteered for the Waffen-SS in early 1941 and fought against the Red Army until the end of the war as a soldier in the 5th SS Panzer Division 'Wiking' and SS Regiment Besslein, with which he participated in the epic defence of Breslau. This title tells Verton's story. Num Pages: 264 pages, 41 b/w photos & 5 maps. BIC Classification: HBWQ; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 466. The Experiences of a Dutch Waffen-SS Volunteer, 1941-45. 264 pages, 41 b/w photos & 5 maps. Hendrick C Verton volunteered for the Waffen-SS in early 1941 and fought against the Red Army until the end of the war as a soldier in the 5th SS Panzer Division 'Wiking' and SS Regiment Besslein, with which he participated in the epic defence of Breslau. This title tells Verton's story. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBWQ; JW. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 18. Weight: 466.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811735896
- ISBN
- 9780811735896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.19
€ 19.99
€ 17.19
Paperback. Tells the story of Frenchmen, who motivated by their hatred of Communism, chose to fight for the Third Reich in World War-II, first in the regular army and then as part of the Waffen-SS. Num Pages: 512 pages, 17 b/w photos & 6 maps. BIC Classification: HBLW; HBWQ; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 870. The French Volunteers of the Waffen-SS. 512 pages, 17 b/w photos & 6 maps. Tells the story of Frenchmen, who motivated by their hatred of Communism, chose to fight for the Third Reich in World War-II, first in the regular army and then as part of the Waffen-SS. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBLW; HBWQ; JW. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 34. Weight: 862.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811735810
- ISBN
- 9780811735810
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.94
€ 23.99
€ 18.94
Paperback. Series: Stackpole Military History Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 28 b/w photos & 16 maps. BIC Classification: HBT; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 514. 276 pages, b/w illus. For centuries, mounted cavalry dominated the battle-field through shock and mobility. This book traces the evolution of cavalry through the ages, from the warhorse to the tank and helicopter, demonstrating how cavalry's survival has depended on creative responses to the changing dynamics of modern warfare. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBT; JWD. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 20. Weight: 514.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811735773
- ISBN
- 9780811735773
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.81
€ 23.99
€ 18.81
Paperback. Features 1:72-scale drawings of armored vehicles from the US, Britain, Canada, and Russia, including: M4 Sherman medium tank (US), T1E3 Aunt Jemima mine exploder (US), M18 Hellcat tank destroyer (US), Mk VI Crusader cruiser tank (Britain), Crocodile flamethrower (Britain), Ram I cruiser tank (Canada), and T-34 medium tank (Russia). Num Pages: 120 pages, b/w illus & 1:72 scale drawings. BIC Classification: HBW; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 9. Weight in Grams: 368. 120 pages, b/w illus & 1:72 scale drawings. Features 1:72-scale drawings of armored vehicles from the US, Britain, Canada, and Russia, including: M4 Sherman medium tank (US), T1E3 Aunt Jemima mine exploder (US), M18 Hellcat tank destroyer (US), Mk VI Crusader cruiser tank (Britain), Crocodile flamethrower (Britain), Ram I cruiser tank (Canada), and T-34 medium tank (Russia). Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBW; JWMV. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 9. Weight: 368.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811735704
- ISBN
- 9780811735704
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.83
€ 16.99
€ 13.83
Paperback. British Battleships in World War II. 475 pages, 50 b/w photos. Offers a study of the battleship in World War II. This work covers the famous chase after the Bismarck, the sinking of the Scharnhorst, and the coastal bombardments on D-Day. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Dimension: 230 x 151 x 37. Weight: 806.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Number of pages
- 475
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811735148
- ISBN
- 9780811735148
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.51
€ 20.99
€ 17.51
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JNZ; JW. Category: (XR) Revision / study guides. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 290. 157 pages, tables & charts. Suitable for soldiers wanting to attain rank in the service, this book includes advice and techniques for improving duty performance and increasing promotion points, together with samples of forms and formats for applying for promotion and for appearing before promotion boards. Cateogry: (XR) Revision / study guides. BIC Classification: JNZ; JW. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 13. Weight: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 157
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811734912
- ISBN
- 9780811734912
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.77
€ 16.99
€ 13.77
Paperback. Series: Stackpole Military History. Num Pages: 214 pages, 16 b/w photos & 11 maps. BIC Classification: HBW; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811733809
- ISBN
- 9780811733809
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.24
€ 17.99
€ 15.24
Paperback. Tells the combat biographies of seven Luftwaffe aces: three day-fighter pilots, one night-fighter pilot, one close-support pilot, and two bomber pilots. Translator(s): Johnston, David, Governor General of Canada. Series: Stackpole Military Classic S. Num Pages: 368 pages, 50 b/w photos. BIC Classification: JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 664. German Combat Pilots of WW11. Series: Stackpole Military Classic S. 368 pages, 50 b/w photos. Tells the combat biographies of seven Luftwaffe aces: three day-fighter pilots, one night-fighter pilot, one close-support pilot, and two bomber pilots. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JWG. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 25. Weight: 658. Translator(s): Johnston, David.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811731775
- ISBN
- 9780811731775
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.86
€ 23.99
€ 18.86
Hardback. Num Pages: 400 pages, 150 black & white halftones, 16 maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWD; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 203. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811716277
- ISBN
- 9780811716277
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 38.58
€ 42.99
€ 38.58
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811711777
- ISBN
- 9780811711777
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.31
€ 20.99
€ 17.31
Armored Bears: Vol.1, The German 3rd Panzer Division in World War II
Veterans Of The 3Rd Panzer Division
Hardcover. Covers the division's formation and its battles in Poland in 1939, France in 1940, and the Eastern Front in 1941 and 1942. The division had nearly 50 Knight's Cross winners by the end of the war.Contains numerous photos of soldiers and their tanks. Based on the daily logs of the division and recollections of its commanders and soldiers Num Pages: 320 pages, 15 maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWD; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 211 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1242.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811711708
- ISBN
- 9780811711708
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 26.84
€ 35.99
€ 26.84