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Hardcover. Editor(s): Sternberg, Robert J. Num Pages: 420 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1089.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Purdue University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557536778
ISBN
9781557536778
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.94
€ 56.40

Paperback. These essays examine the policies and programs of LBJ's Great Society, and the ideological and political shifts that changed the nature of liberalism. Some essays focus on Lyndon Johnson himself and the institution of the modern presidency, others on specific reform measures, and others on the impact of these initiatives in the following decades. Editor(s): Milkis, Sidney M.; Mileur, Jerome M. Series: Political Development of the American Nation: Studies in Politics and History. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 685.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Massachusetts Press United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9781558494930
ISBN
9781558494930
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.14

Paperback. From the earliest days of public outrage over "indecent" nickelodeon shows, Americans have worried about the power of the movies. This book contains eleven essays that examine nearly a century of struggle over cinematic representations of sex, crime, violence, religion, race, and ethnicity. Editor(s): Couvares, Francis G. Num Pages: 352 pages, 13 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF; JFMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 484.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Massachusetts Press
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781558495753
ISBN
9781558495753
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.73

Paperback. Editor(s): Brosi, George; Egerton, Kate. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 481.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Univ Tennessee Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9781572339446
ISBN
9781572339446
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.60

Hardcover. Editor(s): Abbott, David R; Spielman, Katherine A. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HD; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 183 x 23. Weight in Grams: 703.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Utah Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781607813316
ISBN
9781607813316
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 39.33

Hardback. When newly elected Virginia governor Linwood Holton escorted his children into an integrated Richmond public school in 1970, he delivered the coup-de-grace to the Byrd machine. This memoir offers a behind-the-scenes account of his private and public life at a critical juncture in the political history of Virginia and the nation. Num Pages: 256 pages, 21 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFV; BGHA; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813927206
ISBN
9780813927206
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 27.53

Hardback. An architectural study of hotels in the Adirondacks between 1850 and 1950, focusing on the cultural history of travel and tourism. Using photographs, plans and reproductions, the author seeks to capture the spirit of a bygone world and reveal fundamental shifts in American cultural expectations. Num Pages: 292 pages, 246 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JH; 3JJ; AMG; AMKD; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW; JFC; TTVC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 229 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1574.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
SKU
V9781584650966
ISBN
9781584650966
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 41.96

Paperback. On January 2, 1987, a fierce nor'easter stalled off Cape Cod's Nauset Beach. Overnight, the village of Chatham, Massachusetts, faced an amount of sea level rise that most coastal communities won't face for years. Storm Surge tells the dramatic story of the people of Chatham and how they battled to survive the sudden and unexpected disaster. Num Pages: 284 pages, 73 illus. 31 figs. BIC Classification: 1KBBEH; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
SKU
V9781584653363
ISBN
9781584653363
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 25.96

Paperback. A lively account of an archeological investigation at a major French and Indian War military encampment. From 1991 to 1998 archeologist David Starbuck conducted excavations on Rogers Island, one of the most significant military encampments of the French and Indian War. Num Pages: 168 pages, 120 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; HBJK; HBLH; HDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 11. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9781584653783
ISBN
9781584653783
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.25

Paperback. Offers a geographical perspective on the development of British America in the 17th and 18th centuries. It covers the American eastern seaboard, eastern Canada and the West Indies, as well as the trans-Atlantic links to Western Europe and West Africa. Num Pages: 328 pages, 104 illus. BIC Classification: 1K; 3JD; 3JF; HBJK; HBLH. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9781584654278
ISBN
9781584654278
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 33.77

Paperback. A complete archeological guide to New Hampshire, from prehistoric times to the present Num Pages: 272 pages, 247 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBEH; HDD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 549.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781584655626
ISBN
9781584655626
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.42

Hardback. A sweeping, richly illustrated architectural study of the large, historic New England coastal resort hotels Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 map, 238 ilus. (14 colour). BIC Classification: 1KBBE; 3JH; 3JJ; AMK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1361.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781584655763
ISBN
9781584655763
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.56

Hardback. Explores the geology of New England in a colorful and kid-friendly format Num Pages: 72 pages, Illustrated in full colour. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; YNN. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 626.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
72
Condition
New
SKU
V9781584656968
ISBN
9781584656968
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 16.55

Paperback. A lively and often surprising look at fourteen of New England's most endangered species Num Pages: 264 pages, 15 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9781584657644
ISBN
9781584657644
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.97

Paperback. A presentation of new and classic artifacts from the remains of a sutlers' house and other military sites along the Hudson River and Lake George, lavishly illustrated in full color Num Pages: 132 pages, 161 illus. (157 colour). BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; HBW; HDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 10. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
132
Condition
New
SKU
V9781584658184
ISBN
9781584658184
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.54

Paperback. The Essential Guide to Viewing New England Wildlife Num Pages: 328 pages, 70 illus. (30 colour). 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; WNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9781584658344
ISBN
9781584658344
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.35

Paperback. An original and stimulating critique of American empire Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; HBTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 227.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9781584659310
ISBN
9781584659310
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.57

Paperback. Presents a collection of essays on Yiddish literature, music, film, and journalism in the United States. This volume demonstrates the value of Yiddish culture through its reliance on solidarity, its artistic adaptability, and its balance of secular and religious characteristics. It is intended for those interested in American Jewish culture. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 346.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Scranton Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589661370
ISBN
9781589661370
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.70

Hardback. Sinclair Lewis, celebrated author of "Babbitt and Main Street", wrote more than twenty novels in the course of his prolific career, most of which went through several editions over the years. This work is the descriptive bibliography of the Lewis catalog. Num Pages: 350 pages, 110 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSBH; DSK; GBCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 230 x 25. Weight in Grams: 858.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Scranton Press,U.S. United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589661561
ISBN
9781589661561
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.15

Paperback. Focusing on San Diego in the post-Civil Rights era, this book examines the ways Asian Americans drew together despite many differences within the group to construct a community that supports a variety of social, economic, political, and cultural organizations. Series: Asian American History and Culture Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781592132621
ISBN
9781592132621
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.75

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