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From disturbing new research on concussions to publicly-financed stadiums that benefit wealthy team owners, Ken Reed argues that much of our sports culture is broken, driven by win-at-all-costs and profit-at-all-costs values and policies. Reed outlines the most pressing challenges in sports today and offers practical solutions for change. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: JHBS; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 277 x 23. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442242647
- ISBN
- 9781442242647
Condition: New
€ 58.96
€ 58.96
Paperback. An explanation of what happens to us when we die. The author, a surgeon with more than 30 years' experience, describes in detail the processes which take place in the body and sets out to strip away many illusions about death. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JHBZ; PD; PSX; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 198 x 131 x 19. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099476412
- ISBN
- 9780099476412
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.21
€ 17.99
€ 13.21
Paperback. In this primer on the history of money, Bill Maurer explores the implications of how technology is changing how we use money and argues that understanding and considering how we would like to pay gives us insight into determining how we would like to live. Num Pages: 176 pages, 51 color illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBT; KCCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 4522 x 3226 x 9. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822359999
- ISBN
- 9780822359999
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 25.88
€ 27.99
€ 25.88
Paperback / so. Series: Perspectives in Social Psychology. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461571971
- ISBN
- 9781461571971
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.31
€ 64.31
Paperback. "This collection examines human-animal relations and the different ways in which they can be understood, exploring animal rights and animal welfare; whether and under what circumstances animals are regarded as social actors with agency; media representations of human-animal relations; and the relation between animals and national identity"-- Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHB; JHBA; JM; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 391.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 261
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349319695
- ISBN
- 9781349319695
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.31
€ 64.31
Hardcover. This collection examines human-animal relations and the different ways in which they can be understood, exploring animal rights and animal welfare; whether and under what circumstances animals are regarded as social actors with agency; media representations of human-animal relations; and the relation between animals and national identity. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFZ; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230246591
- ISBN
- 9780230246591
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.35
€ 64.35
Paperback. Human Behavior in the Social Environment (HBSE) is one of the first courses that social work students take. This book incorporates principles and findings from molecular biology, neuroscience, psychological, and sociocultural sciences in a coherent fashion. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JHB; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 192 x 21. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118121542
- ISBN
- 9781118121542
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.05
€ 127.05
Hardback. Using a biophysical perspective, this text aims to demonstrate that there are many ways of knowing, methods of inquiry, and perspectives that can guide one's understanding of human behaviour. It encourages the development of critical thinking as opposed to memorization of theories. Series: Foundations of Social Work Knowledge Series. Num Pages: 459 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBA; JMAL; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 180 x 33. Weight in Grams: 817.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 459
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231112802
- ISBN
- 9780231112802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.21€ 71.22
€ 93.21
€ 71.22
Hardcover. Editor(s): Herrmann, Peter. Num Pages: 125 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 16. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 125
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594545894
- ISBN
- 9781594545894
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.01€ 73.97
€ 106.01
€ 73.97
Paperback. Editor(s): Brunnstein, Klaus; Berleur, Jacques. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GT; HPQ; JHB; UNH; UYZG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781475754292
- ISBN
- 9781475754292
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.24
€ 123.24
Paperback. Editor(s): Jones, J. Series: Frontiers in Human Ecology. Num Pages: 146 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 8. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1976
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781468422672
- ISBN
- 9781468422672
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.29
€ 121.29
Hardcover. This book proposes a new angle on the controversy over evolution as a biological theory, creation as a theological/worldview doctrine and evolutionism, creationism and Intelligent Design theory as social ideologies. Rather than presenting a polemic that will enrage or delight one camp or another, this book proposes that a cease-fire is possible. Num Pages: 117 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; HRAM3; JHBA; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 144 x 14. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137464880
- ISBN
- 9781137464880
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.36
€ 63.36
Paperback. Num Pages: 836 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1445.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1984th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781475707458
- ISBN
- 9781475707458
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 203.11
€ 203.11
Human Longevity, Individual Life Duration, and the Growth of the Oldes...
. Ed(S): Robine, Jean-Marie; Crimmins, Eileen...
Paperback. Old-age survival has considerably improved in the second half of the twentieth century. Why has such a substantial extension of human lifespan occurred? How long can we live? This book explores these fundamental questions. It presents studies about essential issues of human longevity and social factors of long survival in old age. Editor(s): Robine, Jean-Marie; Crimmins, Eileen M.; Horiuchi, Shiro; Zeng, Yi. Series: International Studies in Population. Num Pages: 442 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 442
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402048470
- ISBN
- 9781402048470
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.97
€ 128.97
Hardcover. Old-age survival has considerably improved in the second half of the twentieth century. Why has such a substantial extension of human lifespan occurred? How long can we live? This book answers these fundamental questions. Editor(s): Robine, Jean-Marie; Crimmins, Eileen M.; Horiuchi, Shiro; Zeng, Yi. Series: International Studies in Population. Num Pages: 458 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402048463
- ISBN
- 9781402048463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.28
€ 131.28
Paperback. This volume uses the dynamics of the demographic and geographic distributions of humans to explore biological diversity. It evaluates relationships between human settlement and the population dynamics of both native and non-native species. Editor(s): Cincotta, Richard P.; Gorenflo, Larry J. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; PSAF; PSTS; RGC; RNCB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 409.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642267116
- ISBN
- 9783642267116
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.51
€ 185.51
Hardback. Series: Forms of Living. Num Pages: 410 pages, 6 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JH; JFC; JHBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 28. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 410
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780823233793
- ISBN
- 9780823233793
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.29
€ 120.29
Paperback. Series: Forms of Living. Num Pages: 410 pages, 6 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JH; JFC; JHBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 23. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 410
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780823233809
- ISBN
- 9780823233809
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 42.42
€ 46.99
€ 42.42
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Konig, Christian; Stahl, Matthias; Wiegand, Erich. Series: Schriftenreihe Der Asi - Arbeitsgemeinschaft Sozialwissensch. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, colour tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 9. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer vs United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783658125677
- ISBN
- 9783658125677
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.78
€ 37.78
Paperback. This book demonstrates how human rights instruments and values have brought different movements together in the struggle against free trade. Estevez employs a specifically Latin American definition of human rights, thus challenging Eurocentric and Western discourses." Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHB; JPA; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 353.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349373857
- ISBN
- 9781349373857
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.46
€ 64.46