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New Slavery: A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition by Kevin Bales 9781851098156
Booksplease Price: £51.71A shocking account of how slavery continues to afflict millions around the world today-from children in the carpet trade in Asia, to immigrants forced into prostitution in Europe, to domestic workers... -
Reproductive Issues in America: A Reference Handbook by Janna C. Merrick 9781576078167
Booksplease Price: £51.71A balanced and thoughtful analysis of human reproduction issues in the United States with emphasis on the ethical and policy implications of cutting-edge reproductive technologies. Few subjects are... -
Internet Censorship: A Reference Handbook by Bernadette H. Schell 9781610694810
Booksplease Price: £52.01Covering topics ranging from web filters to laws aimed at preventing the flow of information, this book explores freedom-and censorship-of the Internet and considers the advantages and disadvantages... -
Nigeria by Toyin Falola 9781598849684
Booksplease Price: £82.27Written by leading experts in African studies, this broad introduction to Nigeria follows the history of the republic from the early period to the present day. As Africa's most populated country and... -
The Progressive Era: A Reference Guide by Francis J. Sicius 9781610694476
Booksplease Price: £56.97This fascinating guide documents the transformation of government from passive observer to active participant and ally of the American people during the late-19th and early-20th centuries. The... -
Educational Leadership: A Reference Handbook by Pat Williams-Boyd 9781576073537
Booksplease Price: £66.27An objective discussion of educational leadership from both inside and outside the school system, focusing on ethical issues, dominant models, and today's unprecedented commitment to community... -
Mexico at War: From the Struggle for Independence to the 21st-Century Drug Wars by David F. Marley 9781610694278
Booksplease Price: £87.23A comprehensive overview of Mexico's military history from 1810 to the present day, including rare facts and information not found online. Mexico's past is riddled with stories of struggle-military... -
Nation-Building: A Reference Handbook by Cynthia A. Watson 9781851095940
Booksplease Price: £61.63A revealing exploration of nation-building around the world and its related problems and challenges-from conflict to the role of democracy. Nation-Building: A Reference Handbook offers an in-depth... -
James K. Polk: A Biographical Companion by Mark E. Byrnes 9781576070567
Booksplease Price: £56.43This A-Z encyclopedia provides a detailed overview of America's 11th president and connects Polk's public and personal life to his historical significance. In 1844, James K. Polk was not a promising... -
Sexuality and the World's Religions by David Wayne Machacek 9781576073599
Booksplease Price: £81.53Exploring one of the most controversial topics in contemporary theology, this scholarly volume reveals what the world's great faiths-East and West-preach about sexuality, with a special emphasis on... -
Euthanasia: A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition by Jennifer Fecio McDougall 9781598841213
Booksplease Price: £51.21This timely work is a balanced overview of end-of-life issues related to euthanasia and assisted suicide. Except for the Oregon Death with Dignity Act, there are no U.S. laws that allow physicians to... -
Africa & the Middle East: A Continental Overview of Environmental Issues by Kevin Hillstrom 9781576076927
Booksplease Price: £65.97A concise yet thorough overview of the environmental issues, problems, and controversies facing the continent of Africa and the Middle East. Examining both the rich biological heritage of the world's... -
Animals and the Law: A Sourcebook by Jordan Curnutt 9781576071472
Booksplease Price: £66.89Offers a comprehensive overview of the legislation and legal issues surrounding animals. Written by Jordan Curnutt, Animals and the Law covers everything from the Silver Spring monkeys, subjects in... -
The Executive Branch of State Government: People, Process, and Politics by Margaret R. Ferguson 9781851097715
Booksplease Price: £77.31This volume offers both historical and contemporary perspectives on the office of the governor, covering all 50 states and providing a comprehensive examination of the executive branch at the state... -
Conflict and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus by Hooman Peimani 9781598840544
Booksplease Price: £76.61This is the only book since the fall of the Soviet Union to analyze the security of the newly emerged independent states in the strategically vital region of Central Asia and the Caucasus. This... -
South Asia: An Environmental History by Christopher V. Hill 9781851099252
Booksplease Price: £81.77This work is a chronological study of South Asia that emphasizes the effect of humans on their environment, and in return the influence of nature on the evolution of human society. Ranging from... -
Chemical and Biological Warfare: A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition by Albert J. Mauroni 9781598840278
Booksplease Price: £61.93A thorough handbook covering the facts, history, and controversies surrounding our most controversial and misunderstood unconventional weapons. Unlike most books on this topic, the expanded second... -
The Ongoing Columbian Exchange: Stories of Biological and Economic Transfer in World History by Christopher Cumo 9781610697958
Booksplease Price: £82.27This unique encyclopedia enables students to understand the myriad ways that the Columbian Exchange shaped the modern world, covering every major living organism from pathogens and plants to insects... -
Religious Nationalism: A Reference Handbook by Atalia Omer 9781598844399
Booksplease Price: £51.51This book tackles the assumptions behind common understandings of religious nationalism, exploring the complex connections between religion, nationalism, conflict, and conflict transformation... -
Ancient Mesopotamia: New Perspectives by Jane R. McIntosh 9781576079652
Booksplease Price: £71.19The first general introduction to Mesopotamia that covers all four of the area's major ancient civilizations-Sumer, Akkad, Assyria, and Babylonia. Ancient Mesopotamia: New Perspectives ranges from... -
The Former Yugoslavia's Diverse Peoples: A Reference Sourcebook by Matjaz Klemencic 9781576072943
Booksplease Price: £66.27This authoritative exploration of the ethnic history of the former Yugoslavia traces the roots of the conflicts that convulsed the region in the 1990s. At the end of the 20th century, interregional... -
Afghanistan at War: From the 18th-Century Durrani Dynasty to the 21st Century by Professor Tom Lansford 9781598847598
Booksplease Price: £97.95Covering wars and conflicts of Afghanistan from the modern founding of the country in the 1700s to the contemporary struggle with the Taliban, this single-volume reference analyzes the causes and... -
The Roman Army: A Social and Institutional History by Pat Southern 9781851097302
Booksplease Price: £81.77This wide-ranging study of the Roman army covers its political, historical, and social aspects as well as its peacetime occupations and its operation in war. The Roman Army: A Social and... -
Pop Culture India!: Media, Arts, and Lifestyle by Asha Kasbekar 9781851096367
Booksplease Price: £81.77The over-the-top musicals of Bollywood may be the most familiar aspect of Indian popular culture, but there are many more, all explored in this fascinating volume. Pop Culture India! Media, Arts, and... -
The Louisiana Purchase: A Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia by Junius P. Rodriguez 9781576071885
Booksplease Price: £78.11Published in celebration of the Purchase's bicentennial, this resource offers a multifaceted view of a watershed American event. In one easy-access resource, The Louisiana Purchase brings together... -
Encyclopedia of the Boer War by Martin Marix Evans 9781851093427
Booksplease Price: £71.85The only comprehensive encyclopedia on the Boer War available, this volume offers A-Z entries on the war's origins, military strategy and tactics, main battles and sieges, major political and... -
Punishment in America: A Reference Handbook by Cyndi L. Banks 9781851096763
Booksplease Price: £61.93From the Salem witch trials to death row, this work is a gripping analysis of the evolution of punishment practices, policies, and problems in America. From Puritan ducking stools to boot camps and... -
Death Penalty on Trial: A Handbook with Cases, Laws, and Documents by Gary P. Gershman 9781851096060
Booksplease Price: £56.67An extensive survey of the pros and cons, evolution, and current issues surrounding one of the hottest topics in today's social debates. Death Penalty on Trial: A Handbook with Cases, Laws, and... -
Cities of the Middle East and North Africa: A Historical Encyclopedia by Michael Richard Thomas Dumper 9781576079195
Booksplease Price: £78.11The first work to offer 5,000 years of authoritative historical coverage of ancient and modern cities in the Middle East and North Africa-from their founding to the present-highlighting each city's... -
Freedom of Speech: Rights and Liberties under the Law by Ken I. Kersch 9781576076002
Booksplease Price: £66.27An innovative narrative approach combines history, politics, and legal doctrine to explore the origin and evolution of Americans' constitutional right to free speech. In a field dominated by... -
Native America Today: A Guide to Community Politics and Culture by Barry M. Pritzker 9781576070772
Booksplease Price: £71.69Using an organizational scheme unique among reference works, Native America Today presents 13 "mini-chapters" on individual topics (e.g., "Crafts," "Media," "Representation"), each of which gives an... -
Equal Protection: Rights and Liberties under the Law by Francis Graham Lee 9781576078501
Booksplease Price: £66.27An introductory survey of the government's role in America's continuing drive for equality. Today's lingering inequalities, particularly the "American dilemma" of racism, runs throughout U.S. history... -
Sexual Health: A Reference Handbook by David E. Newton 9781598843668
Booksplease Price: £51.51Sexual Health provides teenagers with a comprehensive review of common problems related to sexual health, offering suggestions and resources for understanding and working through those issues. What... -
Wind Energy: A Reference Handbook by David E. Newton 9781610696890
Booksplease Price: £52.01While covering the fascinating history of wind power as a whole, this timely handbook focuses on current technological developments and the promise-and pitfalls-of wind energy as part of the world's... -
Encyclopedia of Birth Control by Vern L. Bullough 9781576071816
Booksplease Price: £78.11Edited by a noted scholar of health and sexuality, Encyclopedia of Birth Control is a complete report on the historical development and efficacy of contraceptive practices around the world, both past... -
Vietnam War Era: People and Perspectives by Mitchell K. Hall 9781598841299
Booksplease Price: £81.03An insightful look into the immediate and long-term impact of the Vietnam War on a wide range of people and social groups, both Americans in the United States and in Vietnam. This collection of... -
The USA Patriot Act: A Reference Handbook by Howard Ball 9781851097227
Booksplease Price: £51.51The USA Patriot Act: A Reference Handbook is an in-depth examination of the difficult wartime task of balancing civil liberties against national security. Within weeks of the September 11 terrorist... -
Illicit Trafficking: A Reference Handbook by Jesse L. Maghan 9781576079157
Booksplease Price: £51.71A detailed survey of a growing scourge of the global economy-the smuggling of people, materials, and money. Smuggling used to be a family business. Today it is big business. Illicit Trafficking: A... -
Addiction: A Reference Encyclopedia by Howard Padwa 9781598842296
Booksplease Price: £81.53A reference guide that answers the questions people have about addiction and addictive behaviors of all kinds, including drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, Internet usage, and more. Addiction: A... -
Japan at War: An Encyclopedia by Louis G. Perez 9781598847413
Booksplease Price: £86.45This compelling reference focuses on the events, individuals, organizations, and ideas that shaped Japanese warfare from early times to the present day. Japan's military prowess is legendary. From...