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The Contentious Senate. Partisanship, Ideology, and the Myth of Cool J...
. Ed(S): Campbell, Colton C.; Rae, Nicol C.
Paperback. The Senate is becoming more like the House of Representatives in its increasing levels of partisanship and ideology. This book discusses the changes in Senate life including rules and procedures, leadership and party organization, executive and Senate relations, and debate and deliberation. Editor(s): Campbell, Colton C.; Rae, Nicol C. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHC; JPHV; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 146 x 12. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742501164
- ISBN
- 9780742501164
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.40
€ 60.40
The China Challenge. Sino-Canadian Relations in the 21st Century.
. Ed(S): Cao, Huhua; Poy, Vivienne
paperback. Canadian and Chinese experts examine the importance of Sino-Canadian relations and their impact on foreign and domestic policy in Canada. Editor(s): Cao, Huhua; Poy, Vivienne. Num Pages: 310 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBC; HBJF; HBJK; JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Ottawa Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780776607641
- ISBN
- 9780776607641
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.46
€ 37.46
Paperback. Comprising 20 essays, this collections offers recent writing on the Transcendentalists, the New England religious reformers and intellectuals who challenged both spiritual and secular orthodoxies between the 1830s and 1850s. The essays address the movement from many directions. Editor(s): Capper, Charles; Wright, Conrad Edick. Series: Massachusetts Historical Society Studies in American History & Culture. Num Pages: 200 pages, 10ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HP; HRCC2; HRCC99. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 41. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Massachusetts Historical Society United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780934909815
- ISBN
- 9780934909815
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Condition: New
€ 42.31
€ 42.31
Hardback. In this book leading experts uncover and discuss archaeological topics and themes surrounding the long-term trajectory of camelid (llama and alpaca) pastoralism in the Andean highlands of South America. Andeanists and pastoral scholars alike will find this comprehensive work an invaluable contribution to their library and studies. Editor(s): Capriles, Jose M.; Tripcevich, Nicholas. Num Pages: 296 pages, 87 figures, 25 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLSX; HDD; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826357021
- ISBN
- 9780826357021
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.44
€ 107.44
Hardback. In Accountability in American Higher Education prominent academics, entrepreneurs, and journalists assess the obstacles to, and potential opportunities for, accountability in higher education in America. Providing analysis that can be used to engage institutions of higher education in the difficult but necessary conversation of accountability. Editor(s): Carey, Kevin; Schneider, Mark. Series: Education Policy. Num Pages: 363 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 363
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230110311
- ISBN
- 9780230110311
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.67€ 46.17
€ 50.67
€ 46.17
Paperback. The alliances, programs, and goals of a historic decade that continues to shape SF and the world. Editor(s): Carlsson, Chris; Elliott, Lisa Ruth. Num Pages: 344 pages, Color and B&W photographs, illustrations, and maps throughout. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; JFF; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 151 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- City Lights Books United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781931404129
- ISBN
- 9781931404129
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.06
€ 25.99
€ 24.06
Paperback. Reconstructs the societies, rituals, and ritual interactions of Hopewellian peoples. By finding the faces, actions, and motivations of Hopewellian peoples as individuals who constructed knowable social roles, this book explores the details of Hopewellian life. Editor(s): Carr, Christopher; Case, D. Troy. Series: Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology. Num Pages: 807 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 40. Weight in Grams: 3120.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 807
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306484797
- ISBN
- 9780306484797
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 287.24
€ 287.24
Focuses on the sixteenth-century pictorial manuscript known as the "Mapa de Cuauhtinchan No 2". This work features the mapa's rare images - including sixteen full-size sections and a nearly quarter-size facsimile - accompanied by fifteen illustrated essays that explore the meanings and uses of the document, and its complex narrative. Editor(s): Carrasco, David; Sessions, Scott. Num Pages: 550 pages, 300 colour photographs, one 18 X 30 colour sheet, 16 halftones, 109 line drawings, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 3JB; DSBD; DSK; HBJK; HBLH; HBTB; WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 305 x 229 x 47. Weight in Grams: 2976.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press United States
- Number of pages
- 550
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826342836
- ISBN
- 9780826342836
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Condition: New
€ 174.89
€ 174.89
There was an active transatlantic black literary tradition as early as the 1760s. This book situates this literature in its own historical terms. It addresses the shifting meanings of race and gender during this period and explores how black identity was cultivated within a capitalist economy. Editor(s): Carretta, Vincent; Gould, Philip. Num Pages: 304 pages, 3photos. BIC Classification: 1HFD; 1KB; 1KJ; 2ABM; DSBD; DSBF; JFSL3. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813122038
- ISBN
- 9780813122038
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Condition: New
€ 50.66
€ 50.66
Hardback. Reflects various advances in scholarship. Editor(s): Carroll, John M.; Herring, George C. Num Pages: 293 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; JPSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Edition
- Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842025546
- ISBN
- 9780842025546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.79
€ 163.79
The Good Fight Continues. World War II Letters from the Abraham Lincol...
. Ed(S): Carroll, Peter N.; Nash, Michael H.;...
Paperback. When the United States entered World War II on December 7, 1941, only one group of American soldiers had already confronted the fascist enemy on the battlefield. This book contains 154 letters selected from thousands held in the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives at NYU's Tamiment Library, provides a fresh perspective on aspects of World War II. Editor(s): Carroll, Peter N.; Nash, Michael H.; Small, Melvin. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814716601
- ISBN
- 9780814716601
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Condition: New
€ 39.80
€ 39.80
Paperback. Born in Scotland and a former leader-writer on The Morning Star, Judge John Gorrie devoted his life to the service of the British empire and to the ideal that English law must treat all men fairly, whatever their race, religion, class, or creed. Those beliefs are reflected in this previously unpublished novel. Editor(s): Carter, Marina; Toorawa, Shawkat M. Series: Cultural Legacies. Num Pages: 282 pages. BIC Classification: 1HSU; 1KJW; FV; JFSL1; LNDC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 181 x 254 x 16. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Pink Pigeon Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780953991686
- ISBN
- 9780953991686
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Condition: New
€ 31.22
€ 31.22
Hardback. This timely collection features an impressive assembly of the nation's leading intellectuals, addressing some of the most urgent issues facing higher education in the United States today. Editor(s): Carvalho, Edward J.; Downing, David B. Series: Education, Politics and Public Life. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230108349
- ISBN
- 9780230108349
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.67€ 45.77
€ 50.67
€ 45.77
Paperback. Editor(s): Caselli, Stefano; Gatti, Stefano. Num Pages: 423 pages, 160 black & white illustrations, 46 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; KFFH; KFFK; KFFM2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 423
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642073007
- ISBN
- 9783642073007
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.65
€ 122.65
Hardback. Covers such topics as: how venture capital really works, the relations between venture capital, corporate banking and stock exchanges, market trends in Europe and the US, legal issues related to the creation of venture capital firms and closed end funds, and regulatory and economic policy issues. Editor(s): Caselli, Stefano; Gatti, Stefano. Num Pages: 423 pages, 160 black & white illustrations, 46 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; KFFH; KFFK; KFFM2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 785.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 423
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540402343
- ISBN
- 9783540402343
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.69
€ 124.69
Hardback. Through the lives of a variety of Texans who put a human face on the state's history, this work presents the history of the 'Lone Star State'. Editor(s): Cashion, Ty; Teja, Jesus F. de la. Series: The Human Tradition in America. Num Pages: 239 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; BGH; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842029056
- ISBN
- 9780842029056
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.66
€ 164.66
Hardback. Editor(s): Catala, Rafael; Anderson, James D. Series: Index of American Periodical Verse. Num Pages: 744 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSC; GBCR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 45. Weight in Grams: 957.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 744
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810860094
- ISBN
- 9780810860094
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 264.41
€ 264.41
Hardback. A fascinating glimpse into the possible ecological futures of America's richest state, this study was commissioned by former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and examines the projected impact of climate change on a range of variables including air quality. Editor(s): Cayan, Dan; Franco, Guido; Jones, Myoung-Ae; Moser, Susanne C.; Hanemann, Michael. Series: Springer Atmospheric Sciences. Num Pages: 554 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; LNKJ; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1055.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 554
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400740136
- ISBN
- 9789400740136
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.57
€ 242.57
The Taking and Displaying of Human Body Parts as Trophies by Amerindia...
. Ed(S): Chacon, Richard J.; Dye, David H.
Hardback. Focuses on the practice of taking and displaying various body parts as trophies in both North and South America. This title examines the evidence and causes of Amerindian trophy taking. It also presents and discusses the topic of human proclivity toward ritual violence. Editor(s): Chacon, Richard J.; Dye, David H. Series: Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology. Num Pages: 680 pages, 28 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; 1KLS; HDD; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1144.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 680
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387483009
- ISBN
- 9780387483009
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.40
€ 127.40
The Taking and Displaying of Human Body Parts as Trophies by Amerindia...
. Ed(S): Chacon, Richard J.; Dye, David H.
Paperback. Focuses on the practice of taking and displaying various body parts as trophies in both North and South America. This title examines the evidence and causes of Amerindian trophy taking. It presents and discusses the topic of human proclivity toward ritual violence. Editor(s): Chacon, Richard J.; Dye, David H. Series: Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology. Num Pages: 680 pages, 28 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; 1KLS; HDD; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 235 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1052.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 680
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387769837
- ISBN
- 9780387769837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 106.77
€ 106.77
Hardback. This work documents the ethical dilemmas faced by anthropologists and researchers in general when investigating Amerindian communities. It explores the consequences of reporting-and, specifically, under-reporting-problems in Amerindian communities. Editor(s): Chacon, Richard J.; Mendoza, Ruben G. Num Pages: 524 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1K; HD; JFSL9; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 967.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 524
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461410645
- ISBN
- 9781461410645
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.13
€ 189.13
Hardback. By addressing, through empirical research, the many facets of racial dynamics in higher education, this timely book offers not only strong arguments for the necessity of affirmative action policies, but also ways of building a research agenda that tests notions of fairness, merit, and the benefits of diversity. Editor(s): Chang, Mitchell J.; Witt, Daria; Jones, James; Hakuta, Kenji. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 22. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804740340
- ISBN
- 9780804740340
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.22
€ 153.22
Paperback. This volume presents research, analysis and reflections on the major issues of Guatemalan development and democracy: the role of the military, the involement of Mayan communities in national development; the possible emergence of more inclusive political institutions; and other issues. Editor(s): Chase-Dunn, Christopher; Amaro, Nelson; Jonas, Susanne. Num Pages: 264 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KLCG; GTF; JFFS; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742508675
- ISBN
- 9780742508675
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.10
€ 73.10
Paperback. Presents essays on the intersections of money and religion. This book investigates how money moves and how it affects religious organizational behavior. It explores how attitudes toward money have altered over time. Editor(s): Chaves, Mark; Miller, Sharon L. Num Pages: 308 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRA; JHM; KF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 148 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761990376
- ISBN
- 9780761990376
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.32
€ 67.32