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Psychological Borders in Europe and the United States: Contemporary Nationalism, Nativism, and Populism Maria del Mar Fariña 9798216442028
Booksplease Price: £23.65Psychological Borders in Europe and the United States: Contemporary Nationalism, Nativism, and Populism presents an integrative sociopolitical and psychological analysis model to examine contemporary... -
Gadgets and Necessities: An Encyclopedia of Household Innovations by Pauline Webb 9781576070819
Booksplease Price: £71.19From egg timers to commuter cups, this thorough reference details the domestic technology and innovations that in part defined the 20th century. This amusing and thought provoking A-Z encyclopedia... -
Greek Warfare: From the Battle of Marathon to the Conquests of Alexander the Great by Lee L. Brice 9781610690690
Booksplease Price: £56.43This book brings together reference material and primary source documents concerning the most important people, places, events, and technologies of Classical Greek warfare in one easy-to-use... -
Astrology through History: Interpreting the Stars from Ancient Mesopotamia to the Present by William E. Burns 9781440851421
Booksplease Price: £81.53Alphabetically arranged entries cover the history of astrology from ancient Mesopotamia to the 21st century. In addition to surveying the Western tradition, the book explores Islamic, Indian, East... -
Sally Ride: Breaking Barriers and Defying Gravity Jackie Pérez 9781440874895
Booksplease Price: £55.95Showcases the life of the first American woman in space, from her childhood, to her accomplishments as a tennis star, and her pioneering achievements as an astronaut and science educator. Explore... -
Governments around the World: From Democracies to Theocracies by Fred M. Shelley 9781440838125
Booksplease Price: £96.29Providing a valuable resource for secondary school and college students as well as the general public investigating the process of governance in different countries, this book provides a... -
The Enlightenment: History, Documents, and Key Questions by William E. Burns 9781610698450
Booksplease Price: £61.05Based on the most recent scholarship, this book provides students and interested lay readers with a basic introduction to key facts and current controversies concerning the Enlightenment.One of the... -
Modern Saudi Arabia by Valerie Anishchenkova 9781440857041
Booksplease Price: £85.95This thematic encyclopedia examines contemporary and historical Saudi Arabia, with entries that fall under such themes as geography, history, government and politics, religion and thought, food,... -
Folktales from Northern India by Sadhana Naithani 9781576076989
Booksplease Price: £46.34The first single volume collection of classic Hindi folktales by translators William Crooke and Pandit Ram Gharib Chaube.In 1891, at a time when the study of India was primarily based on ancient... -
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life in American History Nancy Hendricks 9798216191759
Booksplease Price: £24.63This book offers both a biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, only the second-ever woman appointed to the Supreme Court, and a historical analysis of her impact.Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life in American... -
Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth by Carol Rose 9780874369885
Booksplease Price: £72.35A richly illustrated encyclopedia that describes individual beings in their cultural context, grouping them across cultures and explaining common mythological themes. This illustrated encyclopedia... -
Reference Sources in History: An Introductory Guide, 2nd Edition by Ronald H. Fritze 9780874368833
Booksplease Price: £76.81Fully annotated and completely updated-the most comprehensive guide to reference books in the field of history. Reference Sources in History catalogs atlases, encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks,... -
Conflict in the Modern Middle East: An Encyclopedia of Civil War, Revolutions, and Regime Change Jonathan K. Zartman (Air Command and Staff College, USA) 9781440865022
Booksplease Price: £86.45This book provides detailed coverage of all the key conflict-related developments since the Arab Spring, a seminal event that began in December 2010 and continues to have major influence on events in... -
The College Affordability Crisis by Laurie Collier Hillstrom 9798216190219
Booksplease Price: £24.63This volume provides a comprehensive and evenhanded overview of the escalating college affordability crisis in the United States. It explains how higher education became so expensive and explores the... -
Zora Neale Hurston: A Life in American History Stephanie Li 9798216195191
Booksplease Price: £23.65In this biography, chronological chapters follow Zora Neale Hurston's family, upbringing, education, influences, and major works, placing these experiences within the context of American history.This... -
Pregnancy and Birth: A Reference Handbook by Keisha L. Goode 9781440869211
Booksplease Price: £51.21"A thoughtful look at issues confronting pregnant Americans." - Library JournalPregnancy and Birth: A Reference Handbook provides students with information on how pregnancy and giving are... -
The Death Penalty: Documents Decoded by Joseph A. Melusky
Booksplease Price: £77.31When is the death penalty considered "cruel and unusual punishment" or "constitutionally permissible"? This book exposes readers directly to landmark opinions of the U.S. Supreme Court that strive to... -
Booker T. Washington: A Life in American History by Mark Christian 9781440872488
Booksplease Price: £56.13An illuminating historical biography for students and scholars alike, this book gives readers insight into the life and times of Booker T. Washington.Booker T. Washington was an integral figure in... -
Mesopotamia and the Rise of Civilization: History, Documents, and Key Questions by Jane R. McIntosh 9781440835469
Booksplease Price: £61.35A broad introduction to a major turning point in human development, this book guides the reader through the emergence of civilization in Mesopotamia, when city life began and writing was invented... -
Booker T. Washington: A Life in American History Mark Christian 9798216396666
Booksplease Price: £23.65A 2022 Outstanding Reference Source Winner.An illuminating historical biography for students and scholars alike, this book gives readers insight into the life and times of Booker T. Washington.Booker... -
Exploring World History through Geography: From the Cradle of Civilization to a Globalized World by Julie Crea Dunbar
Booksplease Price: £85.95Exploring World History through Geography: From the Cradle of Civilization to a Globalized World takes readers on a fascinating and unique journey through time from many of the earliest world... -
Women and Sexuality: Global Lives in Focus by Kelly Campbell 9781440873041
RRP: £70.00Booksplease Price: £61.48This important volume offers readers an in-depth understanding of women's sexuality around the world, bringing to light a history that is often suppressed. What is reproductive health like for women... -
Hatred of America's Presidents: Personal Attacks on the White House from Washington to Trump by Lori Cox Han 9781440854361
Booksplease Price: £81.53This work examines expressions of personal hostility and animosity toward presidents-even beloved ones-throughout American history and their impact on policymaking, politics, and culture.People... -
Samurai: An Encyclopedia of Japan's Cultured Warriors by Constantine Nomikos Vaporis 9781440842702
Booksplease Price: £81.53Alphabetically arranged entries along with primary source documents provide a comprehensive examination of the lives of Japan's samurai during the Tokugawa or Edo period, 1603-1868, a time when Japan... -
Krishna in History, Thought, and Culture: An Encyclopedia of the Hindu Lord of Many Names by Lavanya Vemsani 9781610692106
Booksplease Price: £85.95Krishna is a central figure in Hinduism, a religion that has been a fundamental force for thousands of years. This accessible encyclopedia covers texts, practices, scholarship, and arts related to... -
Old Deccan Days or Hindoo Fairy Legends by Kirin Narayan 9781576076804
Booksplease Price: £46.34A long-lost collection of Indian fairy tales transcribed by the daughter of the British governor of Bombay.In the cold months of 1865, young Mary Frere and her father, Bartle Frere, British governor... -
International Women in Science: A Biographical Dictionary to 1950 by Catherine M.C. Haines 9781576070901
Booksplease Price: £82.29A comprehensive biographical guide to the scientific achievements, personal lives, and struggles of women scientists from around the globe. International Women in Science: A Bibliographical... -
Religion in Southeast Asia: An Encyclopedia of Faiths and Cultures by Jesudas M. Athyal 9781610692496
Booksplease Price: £82.27This engaging encyclopedia covers the religions and religious traditions of various Southeast Asian countries, including Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand,... -
Internet and the Law: Technology, Society, and Compromises, 2nd Edition by Aaron Schwabach 9781610693493
Booksplease Price: £113.91The world of Internet law is constantly changing and is difficult to follow, even for those for whom doing so is a full-time job. This updated, everything-you-need-to-know reference removes the... -
The United States Constitution: Questions and Answers, 2nd Edition by John R. Vile 9781610695718
Booksplease Price: £66.27An up-to-date, all-encompassing, and nonpartisan presentation of questions and answers about the U.S. Constitution and its amendments-an invaluable tool for readers regardless of their political... -
Prescription Drugs: A Reference Handbook by David E. Newton 9781440877728
Booksplease Price: £51.21Prescription drugs are a basic and invaluable part of society today, but there is debate surrounding the methods of testing new drugs, the possible misuse of prescription drugs, and the economics of... -
The American Congress: A Reference Handbook by Sara L. Hagedorn 9781440865800
Booksplease Price: £51.51This volume thoroughly examines the operations and politics of the U.S. Congress. It guides readers to their own assessment of congressional politics and provides them with the basis for future... -
Ghosts, Spirits, and Psychics: The Paranormal from Alchemy to Zombies by Matt Cardin 9781610696838
Booksplease Price: £86.43This fascinating work provides a complete overview of paranormal phenomena, including the beliefs, attitudes, and notable figures who have attempted to explain, defend, or debunk the mysteries behind... -
Encyclopedia of Prophecy by Geoffrey Ashe 9781576070796
Booksplease Price: £76.11A definitive, factual, A-Z reference guide offering a global perspective on the role of prophecy in world history, religion, folklore, and literature.From at least 1200 B.C. and probably long before,... -
Mexican Cartels: An Encyclopedia of Mexico's Crime and Drug Wars by David F. Marley 9781440864759
Booksplease Price: £81.03This captivating resource covers the bloody history of Mexican drug cartels from their rise in the 1980s to the latest round of brutal violence, which has seen more than 125,000 Mexican citizens... -
Encyclopedia of Women in the Ancient World by Joyce E. Salisbury 9781576070925
Booksplease Price: £81.03An extensive and fascinating collection of stories featuring both famous and everyday women, giving a well-rounded view of the lives of women in the ancient world. When did women first become... -
School Vouchers and Privatization: A Reference Handbook by Danny K. Weil 9781576073469
Booksplease Price: £66.27Explore this controversial approach to education, its practical applications, successes, and failures in a straightforward guide that covers every facet of the issue, from for-profit schools to... -
The Scientific Revolution: An Encyclopedia by William E. Burns 9780874368758
Booksplease Price: £81.03An encyclopedic collection of key scientists and the tools and concepts they developed that transformed our understanding of the physical world.Many are familiar with the ideas of Copernicus,... -
They Eat That?: A Cultural Encyclopedia of Weird and Exotic Food from around the World by Jonathan Deutsch 9780313380587
Booksplease Price: £81.03This thoroughly engaging encyclopedia considers the rich diversity of unfamiliar foods eaten around the world. The title They Eat That?: A Cultural Encyclopedia of Weird and Exotic Food from... -
The Great Depression on Film by David Luhrssen 9781440877131
Booksplease Price: £56.13This book presents the Great Depression through the lens of 13 films, beginning with movies made during the Depression and ending with films from the 21st century, and encourages readers to examine...