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Hardback. Emile Berliner invented the gramophone and disc record. This is a discography of the first disc recordings in the United States. It documents over 3000 discs, which were sold from 1892 to 1900. Listings are arranged by catalogue number and cross-indexed by title, performer and recording date. Series: Discographies: Association for Recorded Sound Collections Discographic Reference. Num Pages: 336 pages, photographs, indexes, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; AVX; GBCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313292170
ISBN
9780313292170
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.42
€ 67.32

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

€ 39.00
€ 37.25

Hardback. This guide to Spanish film documents the film industry's interpretation of the isolating effects of the cultural traditionalism of the early-20th century to the expanding international popularity of such films as Trueba's "Belle Epoque" and Bigas Luna's "Jamon, Jamon". Series: Reference Guides to the Worlds Cinema. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DSE; APFA; GBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 571.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313294747
ISBN
9780313294747
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.42
€ 67.32

Hardback. A significant update of the 1990 state-of-the-art handbook on medical anthropology. With new chapters on AIDS, psychology and emotion, nutrition and bioethics, the text reflects the changes in medical anthropological theory and practice since the late 1980s. Num Pages: 584 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: GBC; JHM; PSXM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 977.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
584
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313296581
ISBN
9780313296581
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.42
€ 67.32

Hardback. A guide to research on the indigenous religious heritage of South Africa, this book features reviews of 600 books, articles and theses on the subject of religions in a changing country. Khoisan, Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho-Tswana, Swazi, Tsonga, and Venda traditions are covered in the text. Series: Bibliographies and Indexes in Religious Studies. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; GBCR; HRA; HRKT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 40. Weight in Grams: 889.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Edition
Annotated
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313304743
ISBN
9780313304743
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.42
€ 67.32

Hardback. A historical reference book that provides a discussion of interpretations and controversies about the British Expeditionary Force in 1914-15 and an annotated bibliography of more than 1,000 sources concerning the subject. Series: Bibliographies of Battles & Leaders. Num Pages: 204 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJF; GBCR; HBJD1; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 907.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Edition
Annotated
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313306259
ISBN
9780313306259
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.36
€ 53.29

Hardback. This handy volume is a one-stop source for comprehensive information about books on early American history and culture published between 1996 and 2000. Series: Bibliographies and Indexes in American History. Num Pages: 276 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBCR; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 640.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313314285
ISBN
9780313314285
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.54
€ 61.31

Hardback. A valuable tool to help librarians, teachers, health care professionals and parents identify special books that deal with a wide range of contemporary health and self-image topics, including physical handicaps, speech disorder, skin colour, and basic issues of popularity and "fitting in". Num Pages: 176 pages, indexes. BIC Classification: DSR; GBCR; JFF; JFSP1; JFSP2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 459.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Edition
Annotated
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313317989
ISBN
9780313317989
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.21
€ 52.28

Hardback. Economic Nobel laureates are the pioneers of the science of economics. Arranged chronologically by year of award, all 44 entries explain the laureate's life's work. Economists interested in the intellectual history of their discipline, and professors and students should find this work useful. Num Pages: 456 pages, index. BIC Classification: 3JJ; GBC; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 818.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780313320736
ISBN
9780313320736
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.42
€ 67.32

Hardback. Handicrafts or handmade items reveal much about the person and culture that created them. This volume provides 75 entries spanning a period ranging from ancient times onwards to describe the people, places, terms, and tools involved in the history of jewelry making. It includes entries such as: Amulets; Art Deco; Mourning jewelry; and others. Series: Handicrafts Through World History Series. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; WFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780313335075
ISBN
9780313335075
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.65
€ 55.30

Hardback. A biographical encyclopedia of American and British Christian-themed writers from World War II to the present, covering acclaimed literary works and popular evangelical fiction. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSB; DSR; GBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 930.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313345685
ISBN
9780313345685
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 84.89
€ 77.34

Hardback. What makes a leader? Is it his or her background and training, or perhaps ideology or beliefs? Do leaders posses exceptional drive for changing the world for good or evil? This book examines the accomplishments of famed leaders - both men and women - in areas such as politics, military affairs, business, religion, the arts, and the sciences. Num Pages: 160 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 183 x 16. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780313348143
ISBN
9780313348143
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.65
€ 55.30

Hardback. The 24 entries in this book provide extensive coverage of some of the most notable figures in African American literature, such as Alice Walker, Richard Wright, and Zora Neale Hurston. Editor(s): Page, Yolanda Williams. Series: Greenwood Icons. Num Pages: 519 pages, 25. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSB; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1179.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
519
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313352034
ISBN
9780313352034
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.84
€ 97.39

Hardback. This balanced examination looks at America's pervasive celebrity culture, concentrating on the period from 1950 to the present day. Editor(s): Riley, Sam G. Num Pages: 358 pages, 40. BIC Classification: AS; GBC; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 183 x 28. Weight in Grams: 953.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
358
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313358128
ISBN
9780313358128
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 84.89
€ 77.34

Hardcover. This two-volume set provides a one-stop resource on invasive plants, animals, fungi, and even microorganisms in the United States, which are threatening native ecosystems, agriculture, economies, and human health. Num Pages: 764 pages, 165. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBC; PSAF; RNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 61. Weight in Grams: 2018.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Number of pages
764
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313382208
ISBN
9780313382208
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 177.81
€ 165.06

Hardcover. This single-source reference will help students and general readers alike understand the most critical issues facing American society today. Editor(s): Shally-Jensen, Michael. Num Pages: 1707 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; JF; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 262 x 185 x 137. Weight in Grams: 4840.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Number of pages
1707
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313392047
ISBN
9780313392047
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 340.71
€ 311.01

Hardcover. This exhaustive analysis of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) throughout history discusses the institutions and the major events, individuals, and organizations that have contributed to their existence. Series: African American Studies. Num Pages: 338 pages, 17. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBC; JFSL3; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 930.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Number of pages
338
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780313394157
ISBN
9780313394157
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 119.27

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Edition
annotated edition
Number of pages
190
Condition
New
SKU
V9781563084171
ISBN
9781563084171
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.00
€ 30.23

Hardcover. This work is a comprehensive, thoroughly annotated directory filled with hundreds of esteemed resources published in the field of zoology, including indexes, abstracts, bibliographies, journals, biographies and histories, dictionaries and encyclopedias, text books, checklists and classification schemes. Series: Reference Sources in Science & Technology. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 160 x 27. Weight in Grams: 748.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Edition
Annotated
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9781563089770
ISBN
9781563089770
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 96.45
€ 87.37

Hardcover. Num Pages: 1010 pages, 577. BIC Classification: 1KB; GBC; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 64. Weight in Grams: 2835.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
ABC-CLIO Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
1010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781576070277
ISBN
9781576070277
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 177.98
€ 164.85

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