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The Birth of the Grand Old Party. The Republicans' First Generation.
. Ed(S): Engs, Robert Francis; Miller, Randal...
Paperback. This collection of six original essays by some of America's most distinguished historians of the Civil War era examines the origins and evolution of the Republican party over the course of its first generation. Editor(s): Engs, Robert Francis; Miller, Randall M. Num Pages: 216 pages, 49 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HB; JP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 305.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812218206
- ISBN
- 9780812218206
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.77
€ 39.77
Hardback. Focusing on natural hazards and disasters in Canada, this book is the result of a national assessment on this topic. It explores both the risks associated with these hazards, and adaptive strategies that can be used to reduce those risks. It is intended for academics, professionals and practitioners involved in hazard reduction activities. Editor(s): Etkin, David; Haque, C. Emdad; Brooks, Gregory R. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBC; GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011795
- ISBN
- 9781402011795
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.49
€ 193.49
Hardback. These essays highlight where government will need to expand its authority in the fight against terrorism, where it risks overreaching, and how this might strengthen American society. Editor(s): Etzioni, Amitai; Marsh, Jason H. Series: Rights & Responsibilities. Num Pages: 200 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHV; JPVH1; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742527546
- ISBN
- 9780742527546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.08
€ 140.08
Athenian Political Thought and the Reconstitution of American Democrac...
. Ed(S): Euben, J. Peter; Wallach, John R.; O...
Paperback. Editor(s): Euben, J. Peter; Wallach, John R.; Ober, Josiah. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801481796
- ISBN
- 9780801481796
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.12
€ 53.12
Paperback. Transforming Provincial Politics is the first province-by-province analysis of politics and political economy in more than a decade, and the first to directly examine the turn to neoliberal policies at the provincial and territorial level. Editor(s): Evans, Bryan M.; Smith, Charles W. Series: Studies in Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy. Num Pages: 456 pages, 4 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JPB; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 156 x 229 x 29. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442611795
- ISBN
- 9781442611795
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 41.05
€ 45.99
€ 41.05
Epidemic Encounters: Influenza, Society, and Culture in Canada, 1918-2...
. Ed(S): Fahrni, Magda; Jones, Esyllt W.
hardcover. A multidisciplinary exploration of Canada's experience of illness and death during the 1918-20 influenza pandemic. Editor(s): Fahrni, Magda; Jones, Esyllt W. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJG; MBNS; MBS; MJCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- UBC Press Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774822121
- ISBN
- 9780774822121
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.50
€ 112.50
Paperback. The Civil War retains a powerful hold on the American imagination, with each generation since 1865 reassessing its meaning and importance in American life. This volume collects twelve essays by leading Civil War scholars who demonstrate how the meanings of the Civil War have changed over time. Editor(s): Fahs, Alice; Waugh, Joan. Series: Civil War America. Num Pages: 296 pages, 7 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- The University of North Carolina Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807855720
- ISBN
- 9780807855720
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.15
€ 40.15
Paperback. The best hikes are with your dog! This guidebook reveals the best hiking trails in Washington that are dog friendly. Throughout are full-color maps and photos, helpful tips and sidebars, and tailored hike specs for leash requirements. Also included is information about dog packing and preparation before you hit the trail. Editor(s): Falcon Guides. Series: Best Dog Hikes. Num Pages: 256 pages, 50 colour illustrations, 41 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; WNGD; WSZC; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493024056
- ISBN
- 9781493024056
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.86
€ 23.86
Hardback. Focusing on the role of the institutional and enabling environment within which financial reform occurs and on the integration of principles of finance with more macroeconomic approaches to the subject, this book contains case studies of reform experiences in five countries, including Argentina. Editor(s): Fanelli, Jose Maria; Medhora, Rohinton. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 1FKA; 1HFDN; 1KLSA; 1KLSU; 1QFG; GTF; KCB; KCLF; KCM; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 35. Weight in Grams: 651.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333696088
- ISBN
- 9780333696088
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.48
€ 187.48
Voices of Historical and Contemporary Black American Pioneers
. Ed(S): Farmer, Vernon L.; Wynn, Evelyn Shep...
Hardcover. The stories of black American professionals, both historic and contemporary, reveal the hardships and triumphs they faced in overcoming racism to succeed in their chosen fields. Editor(s): Farmer, Vernon L.; Wynn, Evelyn Shepherd. Num Pages: 1465 pages, 145. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 137. Weight in Grams: 3357.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 1465
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313392245
- ISBN
- 9780313392245
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 265.45€ 240.81
€ 265.45
€ 240.81
Hardback. This study maps out the changes in personnel management occurring throughout Europe and, in particular, evaluates the changes that have been driven by the move to greater flexibility and market responsiveness in public personnel policies, including a comparative examination of the US. Editor(s): Farnham, David; Horton, Sylvia. Num Pages: 370 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; JPQ; KJMV2; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 27. Weight in Grams: 621.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333736388
- ISBN
- 9780333736388
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.96
€ 123.96
hardcover. This is the first comprehensive collection of remarks attributed to Abraham Lincoln by his contemporaries. Much of what is known or believed about the man comes from such utterances, which have been an important part of Lincoln biography. Editor(s): Fehrenbacher, Don E.; Fehrenbacher, Virginia. Num Pages: 648 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 164 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1125.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804726368
- ISBN
- 9780804726368
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.05
€ 114.05
The Columbia University School of Social Work. A Centennial Celebratio...
. Ed(S): Feldman, Ronald A.; Kamerman, Sheila...
Hardback. By utilizing the perspectives of present and former faculty who have been deeply involved in developing the CUSSW's exemplary curriculum, this book provides a comprehensive examination of the school's historical evolution, current practice methods, and fields of special practice. Editor(s): Feldman, Ronald A.; Kamerman, Sheila B. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 1KBBFC; JKSN; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231122825
- ISBN
- 9780231122825
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.39
€ 67.39
The Service Sector: Productivity and Growth. Proceedings of the Intern...
. Ed(S): Felli, Ernesto; Rosati, F. C.; Tria,...
Paperback. This work presents two groups of papers: an analysis of the interdependence among the service and the industrial sectors of the economy; and contributions mainly concerned with the problem of the possible differences in productivity among market services and manufacturing industries. Editor(s): Felli, Ernesto; Rosati, F. C.; Tria, Giovanni. Series: Contributions to Economics. Num Pages: 355 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; 1QFE; KCC; KND; KNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Physica-Verlag GmbH & Co Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 355
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783790808759
- ISBN
- 9783790808759
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.85
€ 65.85
Hardback. The environmental studies of pollution in the Mexico City Air Basin serve as models for urban areas. This book reviews the research and synthesizes a study of the effects of air pollution on forests. It also provides a discussion of regional geology, climate and hydrology and the sociological factors affecting air pollution in the area. Editor(s): Fenn, Mark E.; Bauer, L.I. de; Hernandez-Tejeda, Tomas. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 416 pages, 92 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, 50 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; RGBL; RNK; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 872.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387953373
- ISBN
- 9780387953373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.89
€ 188.89
Urban Air Pollution and Forests: Resources at Risk in the Mexico City ...
. Ed(S): Fenn, Mark E.; Bauer, L.i. De; Herna...
paperback. Editor(s): Fenn, Mark E.; Bauer, L.I. de; Hernandez-Tejeda, Tomas. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 416 pages, 92 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, 50 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; RGBL; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781468495737
- ISBN
- 9781468495737
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.02
€ 186.02
hardcover. This book explores important current social justice issues that confront young children in America. It examines a broad range of topics related to the fair treatment of young children as well as their families and offers potential solutions. Editor(s): Fennimore, Beatrice S.; Goodwin, A. Lin. Series: Educating the Young Child. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 243 x 15. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400705692
- ISBN
- 9789400705692
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Paperback. This book explores important current social justice issues that confront young children in America. It examines a broad range of topics related to the fair treatment of young children as well as their families and offers potential solutions. Editor(s): Fennimore, Beatrice S.; Goodwin, A. Lin. Series: Educating the Young Child. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB1; JNC; JNLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735835
- ISBN
- 9789400735835
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.39
€ 122.39
Both Sides of the Border: Transboundary Environmental Management Issue...
. Ed(S): Fernandez, Linda; Carson, Richard T.
hardcover. Complementing the titles, "Shared Space: Rethinking the US-Mexico Border Environment" and "Environmental Management on North America's Borders", this volume focuses on the cooperative efforts of US and Mexico to solve environmental problems. It addresses environmental media along the border: land, air, water, as well as sources of pollution. Editor(s): Fernandez, Linda; Carson, Richard T. Series: The Economics of Non-Market Goods and Resources. Num Pages: 510 pages, 35 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1024.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 510
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2002nd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402071263
- ISBN
- 9781402071263
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.86
€ 242.86
Paperback. A collection of essays and articles that show how Latin Americans travels and residency abroad helped them re-examine their own origins and perceptions of their homeland. Editor(s): Fey, Ingrid E.; Racine, Karen. Series: Jaguar Books on Latin America. Num Pages: 258 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1KLS; 3JH; 3JJ; DN; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW; HBTB; JFSL; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 164 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842026949
- ISBN
- 9780842026949
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.00
€ 62.00
Paperback. Editor(s): File-Muriel, Richard J.; Orozco, Rafael. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSC; CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Iberoamericana Editorial Vervuert S.L.U Spain
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788484896319
- ISBN
- 9788484896319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 26.02
€ 35.99
€ 26.02
hardcover. The contributions in this volume explore the relationship between processes of technological innovation, their network characteristics and their local and regional development impacts. Case studies, empirical evidence and conceptual perspectives provide insights on the local effects. Editor(s): Fischer, Manfred M.; Suarez-Villa, Luis; Steiner, Michael. Series: Advances in Spatial Science. Num Pages: 349 pages, 51 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; GTB; JPQB; KN; UBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540658535
- ISBN
- 9783540658535
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.35
€ 192.35
Paperback. Scholars discuss the theme of resistance within 20th-century Japanese American communities. Editor(s): Fiset, Louis; Nomura, Gail M. Series: Emil and Kathleen Sick Series in Western History and Biography. Num Pages: 22 illus. BIC Classification: 1F; 1K; GTB; HBJK; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295984612
- ISBN
- 9780295984612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.04
€ 39.04
Hardback. The mystery and the beauty of Hohokam civilization are the subjects of this volume, written by archaeologists who have led the effort to excavate, record, and preserve the remnants of this ancient culture. Editor(s): Fish, Suzanne K.; Fish, Paul R. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWZ; HDD; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 1134.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- SAR Press United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781930618800
- ISBN
- 9781930618800
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 31.70
€ 31.99
€ 31.70