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Paperback. How did Martin Luther King Jr's birthday become a national holiday? Why do we exchange presents on Christmas and Chanukah? What do bunnies have to do with Easter? How did Earth Day become a global holiday? This title answers these questions. Editor(s): Etzioni, Amitai; Bloom, Jared. Num Pages: 253 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814722275
- ISBN
- 9780814722275
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99
€ 33.99
Paperback. Explores the sexual lives of prisoners and the sexual culture of prisons over the years, along with the impact of various issues, including race, class, and gender, sexual violence, prisoners' rights activism, and the HIV epidemic. This title argues for the importance of the prison to the history of sexuality. Editor(s): Kunzel, Regina. Num Pages: 352 pages, 15 halftones, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBK5; JKVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226462271
- ISBN
- 9780226462271
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 27.64
€ 34.99
€ 27.64
paperback. Num Pages: 424 pages, 27 color illus., 59 b&w illus., 8 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; HBJK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 28. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253023445
- ISBN
- 9780253023445
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.48
€ 30.99
€ 27.48
Hardback. Arguing that elite higher education contributes to both social mobility and inequality, the authors investigate such areas as admission advantages for minorities, academic achievement gaps tied to race and class, unequal burdens in paying for tuition, and satisfaction with college experiences. Num Pages: 568 pages, 55 line illus. 81 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFS; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 33. Weight in Grams: 926.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691141602
- ISBN
- 9780691141602
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.42€ 46.46
€ 59.42
€ 46.46
Hardcover. Testifying to Kansas' natural abundance through color photography, this book focuses on the world of nature that awaits us just beyond our fences: waterways, woodlands, grasslands, farmlands, and high plains. Editor(s): Worster, Beverley. Num Pages: 96 pages, 77 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBNK; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 689.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700616220
- ISBN
- 9780700616220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.30
€ 57.30
Hardback. In this addition to the Columbia Contemporary American Religion series, an authority on the subject focuses on America's most mainstream religion. The text describes Protestantism's history, constituent subgroups and their activities, and explores its dielectic with American culture. Series: Columbia Contemporary American Religion Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, 30 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HRCC2; HRCC99. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 180 x 26. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Annotated
- SKU
- V9780231111300
- ISBN
- 9780231111300
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.33€ 82.78
€ 109.33
€ 82.78
Hardcover. Num Pages: 210 pages. BIC Classification: 1KJWWB; 3JJP; 3JMC; AVG; JFCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810877498
- ISBN
- 9780810877498
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.65
€ 145.65
Hardback. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; AMC; AMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Pelican Publishing Co United States
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781455618552
- ISBN
- 9781455618552
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.88
€ 18.88
Paperback. Num Pages: 344 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; AMVD; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 184 x 20. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Simply Read Books Canada
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781897476802
- ISBN
- 9781897476802
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.33
€ 26.99
€ 26.33
Hardcover. This biography chronicles the personal and professional life of a principled, resourceful and deeply religious woman. Puckett offers a valuable perspective on schooling in the 20th century rural South, as well as capturing the essence of daily life in the communities. Series: Southern Voices from the Past: Women's Letters, Diaries & Writings S. Num Pages: 336 pages, 14 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBFG; BGA; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780820322599
- ISBN
- 9780820322599
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.93
€ 60.93
paperback. An examination of how the community of Lynchburg, Virginia, experienced four distinct but overlapping events: secession, civil war, black emancipation, and reconstruction. The book seeks to demonstrate how ordinary people influenced the contours of race and class relations in their town. Series: Yankee Town, Southern City. Num Pages: 362 pages, 15 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; HBWJ; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 26. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780814782378
- ISBN
- 9780814782378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.71
€ 33.99
€ 30.71
Hardback. From gated communities to Heaven's Gate, the idea and practice of community in America has not only declined but mutated. This text examines the counterfeit community in America from a number of perspectives revealing that building a genuine community means no quick fixes. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JFSF; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847688715
- ISBN
- 9780847688715
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.08
€ 168.08
unknown_binding. October 1962, The Cuban Missile Crisis: the confrontation that brought the world closer to nuclear catastrophe than ever before or since. Drawing on an extensive body of research, including primary sources released only in the last few years, this work places the crisis in a broader international and chronological context than previously possible. Num Pages: 256 pages, 12 black and white, 8 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KJC; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBTW; HBWS; JWMN. Category: (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780748696307
- ISBN
- 9780748696307
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 39.99€ 29.39
€ 39.99
€ 29.39
Paperback. Nation of Letters evokes the wisdom and artistic literary expression inherent in the American experience at its best. The editors have produced an anthology of manageable size and affordable length, one thatcan comfortably be carried to the classroom. Editor(s): Cushman, Stephen; Newlin, Paul. Num Pages: 408 pages, 5 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 197 x 18. Weight in Grams: 784.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd Canada
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781933385099
- ISBN
- 9781933385099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.06
€ 52.06
Paperback. "From the vaudeville era, through the Astaire-Rogers movies, to the intricate artistry of bebop, tap has dominated American dance with its rhythm, originality, and humor. This book collects the voices" Num Pages: 358 pages, 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; ASD; ASZH; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 191 x 20. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Da Capo Press
- Edition
- REV
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306806353
- ISBN
- 9780306806353
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.94
€ 26.99
€ 18.94
Paperback. Outlines the budgeting process through a series of memos from a budget director to a freshly elected governor. This title covers the steps of budget preparation, from strategy to execution, explaining technical vocabulary, and discussing key topics including baseline budgeting, revenue forecasting, and gap-closing options. Num Pages: 136 pages, 2 figures, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPP; KFFD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 218 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589019249
- ISBN
- 9781589019249
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.30
€ 35.30
Paperback. Series: Cornell Studies in Security Affairs. Num Pages: 280 pages, 2 charts. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTJ; HBW; JPS; JWLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801456619
- ISBN
- 9780801456619
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.22
€ 41.99
€ 37.22
Paperback. A picture of Philadelphia radically different from the conventional portrait of a staid old city, corrupt and contented. The men and women of Philadelphia who emerge in these pages are anything but staid, and certainly not contented. Editor(s): Davis, Allen F.; Haller, Mark H. Series: Pennsylvania Paperbacks. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812216707
- ISBN
- 9780812216707
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.25
€ 37.99
€ 34.25
Hardback. Tells the story of one man's odyssey from the streets of the Bronx to a life as a professional athlete and banker in Europe, but it is also provides a vantage point on the history of the Bronx and sheds light on a neglected period in American urban history. Num Pages: 224 pages, 11 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823231027
- ISBN
- 9780823231027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.97€ 66.34
€ 79.97
€ 66.34
Paperback. Editor(s): Cook, Mable C. Num Pages: 91 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 6. Weight in Grams: 178.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 91
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781626185289
- ISBN
- 9781626185289
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 101.00€ 70.11
€ 101.00
€ 70.11
Hardcover. Why do some issues go viral and then just as quickly fall off the radar? How is it that the media can sustain public interest for months in a complex story like negotiations over Obamacare while ignoring other important issues in favor of stories on "balloon boy"? This title deals with these questions. Num Pages: 240 pages, 32 line drawings, 14 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFD; JPV; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226065434
- ISBN
- 9780226065434
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.07€ 78.75
€ 95.07
€ 78.75
Paperback. Latin America's widespread poverty and multi-dimensioned inequalities have long perplexed and provoked observers. This title brings together some of the most important results of this work to measure and explain changes in Latin American living standards as far back as the colonial era. Editor(s): Salvatore, Ricardo; Coatsworth, John H.; Challu, Amilcar E. Series: Series on Latin American Studies. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; HBJK; JFSC; KCB; KCM; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Harvard University, The David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674055858
- ISBN
- 9780674055858
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.91
€ 33.99
€ 28.91
Paperback. A prominent activist's guide to settlement in Canada "for the information of colored immigrants." Editor(s): Antwi, Phanuel. Series: A Broadview Anthology of British Literature. Num Pages: 60 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; 3JH; HBJK; HBTS; JFFN; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 8. Weight in Grams: 159.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Broadview Press Ltd Canada
- Number of pages
- 60
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781554813216
- ISBN
- 9781554813216
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.71
€ 23.71
Paperback. Over 12,000 years ago, in one of the greatest triumphs of prehistory, humans colonized North America. This title tells the scientific story of the first Americans: where they came from, when they arrived, and how they met the challenges of moving across the vast, unknown landscapes of Ice Age North America. Num Pages: 464 pages, 16 color illustrations, 64 b/w illustrations, 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLC; JHMP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 1016.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520267992
- ISBN
- 9780520267992
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 23.01
€ 31.99
€ 23.01