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Hardback. This is a guide to recent research about religion and ageing, which focuses on the linkage between religion and health outcomes in people over 55 in the United States. This age range will represent one-third of America's population by the year 2025. Nearly 300 entries are included. Editor(s): Koenig, Harold G. Series: Bibliographies & Indexes in Gerontology. Num Pages: 192 pages, indexes. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBCR; HRA; JFSP31; MJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313294273
- ISBN
- 9780313294273
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 37.69
€ 44.99
€ 37.69
Hardback. An Annotated Bibliography. Series: African Special Bibliographic S. 168 pages, photographs, indexes. Provides a descriptive bibliography of published material on Idi Amin and Uganda during the Amin years. Arranging the entries topically in chronological sections, Jamison covers the span of Amin's reign from 1971 to 1979. The work includes background information on Amin and covers Amin in exile. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 1HFGU; GBCR; JP. Dimension: 238 x 169 x 18. Weight: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313272738
- ISBN
- 9780313272738
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.10€ 81.89
€ 91.10
€ 81.89
Hardback. This collection of case studies addresses the need to assess modes of conflict resolution in a sociocultural context with attention to varying approaches and cultural perspectives. It proposes and tests different propositions, looking toward a general theory of conflict and conflict resolution. Series: Contributions in Ethnic Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Special Edition/ / Eng-Sub and Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780313257964
- ISBN
- 9780313257964
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.43€ 78.31
€ 86.43
€ 78.31
Hardcover. Series: Contributions in Women's Studies. Num Pages: 228 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780313236112
- ISBN
- 9780313236112
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.89€ 50.90
€ 54.89
€ 50.90
Hardcover. Explains a brain-based approach people can use to become effective leaders, whether in a business, or a family. This volume shows how those with maximum success are leaders who understand both the right brain mode and the left brain mode styles and have the ability to switch between the two when the situation is best served by one or the other. Series: Contemporary Psychology. Num Pages: 208 pages, 27 illustrations (b&w). BIC Classification: JM; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 168 x 22. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275999346
- ISBN
- 9780275999346
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.22€ 46.34
€ 50.22
€ 46.34
Hardcover. This comprehensive overview of domestic violence against women and children in America covers the services meant to combat it, the legal approaches to prosecuting it, the public's attitudes toward it, and the successes and failures of systems meant to address it. Editor(s): Stark, Evan D.; Buzawa, Eve S. Num Pages: 888 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE3; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 88. Weight in Grams: 2077.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 888
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275998462
- ISBN
- 9780275998462
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.39€ 187.97
€ 204.39
€ 187.97
Hardcover. From Braille Without Borders and Unite for Sight, to Geekcorps and PeaceWorks, humanitarian groups are working worldwide largely in undeveloped countries to better the lives of the residents. This work shows how and why they began their organizations, what their greatest victories and challenges have been, and how they run the organizations. Num Pages: 1000 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 86. Weight in Grams: 1905.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 1000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275997687
- ISBN
- 9780275997687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.64€ 121.33
€ 129.64
€ 121.33
Hardcover. A provocative new look at an important security topic examines terrorist threats and attacks on shipping and ports-and provides strategies for safety. Editor(s): Alexander, Yonah; Richardson, Tyler B. Series: Praeger Security International. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: JPWL; TRLT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 688
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275997502
- ISBN
- 9780275997502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.30€ 107.77
€ 120.30
€ 107.77
Hardcover. This fascinating study looks at how the seemingly incompatible forces of science, magic, and religion came together in the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries to form the foundations of modern culture. Series: Praeger Series on the Early Modern World. Num Pages: 287 pages, 16. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; HBTB; HRAM3; JFCX; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 170 x 24. Weight in Grams: 674.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275996734
- ISBN
- 9780275996734
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.40€ 53.95
€ 58.40
€ 53.95
Hardcover. Examines bribery by exposing the transactions that lie beneath. This book shows how these transactions can affect security, democratisation, and human aid around the world. It presents how bribery can wreak havoc on whole populations in some instances. It covers commercial bribery, administrative and service-based bribery, and extortion. Series: Praeger Security International. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKV; JPZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275996499
- ISBN
- 9780275996499
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.07€ 58.01
€ 63.07
€ 58.01
Hardcover. A guide for women entering, progressing, and leading in the workplace. It tells stories of perseverance and inventiveness from women executives, and reveals common qualities and characteristics that reflect a style of leadership that is in contrast to the traditional, white-male model that has dominated practice, theory, and management education. Num Pages: 216 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; KJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 243 x 24. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780275994549
- ISBN
- 9780275994549
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.22€ 46.84
€ 50.22
€ 46.84
Hardback. Defines the laws of counterinsurgency warfare. Part of the "PSI Classics in the Counterinsurgency Era" series, this work outlines lessons from the 1950s and 60s that are relevant to modern conflicts. It provides an analysis of how to countermine insurgency, and of the elements that might hinder its defeat. Series: PSI Classics in the Counterinsurgency Era. Num Pages: 128 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 14. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275992699
- ISBN
- 9780275992699
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.43€ 78.31
€ 86.43
€ 78.31
Hardback. Traces the extraordinary influence of Texas warrior culture on American national politics, from the creation myth of the Alamo to the George W. Bush administration's pre-emptive attack policy in the Middle East. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 163 x 236 x 28. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275983062
- ISBN
- 9780275983062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.22€ 46.84
€ 50.22
€ 46.84
Hardback. Explores different perspectives and reflections on teaching about the Holocaust through fourteen essays by prominent teachers in the field. Editor(s): Totten, Samuel; Jacobs, Steven Leonard; Bartrop, Paul R. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBTZ1; HBWQ; JNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275982324
- ISBN
- 9780275982324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.08€ 70.19
€ 77.08
€ 70.19
Hardback. This work challenges the assumption that the rhetorical presidency refers to presidential messages delivered from the bully pulpit only. By examining the Cold War discourse, it shows how Presidents Truman and Eisenhower transformed the US propaganda programme into an executive tool. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1KBB; HBG; HBLW3; JPHL; JPS; JPVN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 159 x 236 x 21. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275974633
- ISBN
- 9780275974633
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.43€ 77.31
€ 86.43
€ 77.31
Hardback. The aim of this text is to enable research clinical professionals, and clergy to identify the relevant issues in the identification, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of child and adolescent sexual abuse committed by Roman Catholic priests. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCX6; JFFE2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 469.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275963866
- ISBN
- 9780275963866
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.43€ 78.31
€ 86.43
€ 78.31
Paperback. Focusing on the 1996 US presidential election campaign, this text explores the factors motivating Clinton, Dole, Gore and Kemp to debate, the goals of each candidate in debating, the rhetorical strategies, and the effects of particular debates Series: Praeger Series in Political Communication. Num Pages: 120 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; CBP; JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 186.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275957384
- ISBN
- 9780275957384
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.41
€ 35.99
€ 30.41
Hardback. Development was achieved in the West by capitalism and industrialisation before liberal democracy was introduced as a viable form of government. This text argues that a collective approach based on economic reforms is required in order to protect human rights and the system of democracy in Africa. Num Pages: 240 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1H; JPHV; JPVH; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275951436
- ISBN
- 9780275951436
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.43€ 78.31
€ 86.43
€ 78.31
Paperback. Contains recollections by wealthy individuals about their lives and experiences, demonstrating how financial and religious aspects of their lives unfold and often intertwine. This text develops a sociology of wealth that goes beyond conventional, power-elite, Marxist and status-group theories. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BG; HPQ; HRC; JFSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275950941
- ISBN
- 9780275950941
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.70
€ 45.99
€ 38.70
Hardcover. Beginning with the principle that human behaviour is, to some degree, influenced by genetics, this book considers how conduct can be modified in large population groupings using identified behavioural mechanisms. It discusses the practical implications of neo-Darwinism in contemporary society. Series: Human Evolution, Behaviour & Intelligence. Num Pages: 184 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFS; JMAL; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275945688
- ISBN
- 9780275945688
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.74€ 61.71
€ 67.74
€ 61.71