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Biography: general

Paperback. Num Pages: 486 pages, illustrated. BIC Classification: BG; HRK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 798.
Publisher
Himalayan Institute Press United States
Number of pages
486
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780893891565
ISBN
9780893891565
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.51

Paperback. First printed in 1918, Ralph Werther's ""Autobiography of an Androgyne"" charts his emerging self-understanding as a member of the ""third sex"" and documents his explorations of queer underworlds in turn-of-the-century New York City. This work also traces how this autobiography engages with the invention of homosexuality across class lines. Editor(s): Herring, Scott. Series Editor(s): Verter, Bradford J.M. Series: Subterranean Lives Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, figures. BIC Classification: BGA; JHBK5. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 313.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813543000
ISBN
9780813543000
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.23

Hardback. This final volume marks the twilight years of this American writer's life. These letters, including many to Henry David Thoreau, William Henry Furness, Margaret Fuller, and Thomas Carlyle among others offer an intimate portrait of Emerson. Num Pages: 515 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; 3JH; BGA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 158 x 37. Weight in Grams: 908.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
Volume 10
Number of pages
515
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231101837
ISBN
9780231101837
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.03
€ 112.02

Hardback. Num Pages: 653 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; BGA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 153 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1135.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
Volume 8
Number of pages
653
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231075169
ISBN
9780231075169
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.03
€ 111.05

Hardback. This is the penultimate volume in the continuation of Ralph L. Rusk's 1939 edition of Emerson's letters. Vol 9 covers the years 1860-1869, when Emerson switched from using small, local publishers to the prestigious firm of Ticknor and Fields. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; 3JH; BGA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
Volume 9
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231081023
ISBN
9780231081023
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.03
€ 112.30

Paperback. Num Pages: 548 pages. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 110 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 282.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
SIGNET CLASSICS
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780451531865
ISBN
9780451531865
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.37

Hardback. "Schoolcraft's memorable biography of Gary, the first to appear in English, will serve as a point of departure for anyone who is interested in twentieth-century French fiction."-Choice Series: Critical Authors and Issues. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; DS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 524.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812236460
ISBN
9780812236460
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.60

Paperback. Ralph Moody was eight years old in 1906 when his family moved from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch. Through his eyes, this title lets us experience the pleasures and perils of ranching there early in the twentieth century. It also includes adventures that equip Ralph to take his father's place when it becomes necessary. Illustrator(s): Shenton, Edward. Num Pages: Illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 205 x 135 x 14. Weight in Grams: 286.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803281783
ISBN
9780803281783
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.34

Hardcover. In the course of his recollections, the author describes his childhood in Minnesota; his grammar school and seminary education, with his decision to leave the path toward ordination; his marriage to his beloved Connie and their active family life and travels; and his life as a fiction writer. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrated: 29 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGLA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 463.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780268034924
ISBN
9780268034924
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.57

Paperback. A biography of James Madison, fourth president of the United States, who was elected in 1809. Ketchman provides an analysis of his political theory and of the way in which he sought to apply it to the establishment of constitutional government. Num Pages: 784 pages, 34 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; 3JH; BGH; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 150 x 221 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1048.
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813912653
ISBN
9780813912653
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.92

Paperback. Modoc, the elephant, and Bram, his faithful companion and trainer, formed a bond that lasted their entire lives. Late in their relationship, Modoc was sold behind Bram's back and vanished for more than 20 years. This text records the heart-wrenching events that followed. Num Pages: 352 pages, b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BG; WNG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 136 x 22. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
344
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
Reprint, 2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780060929510
ISBN
9780060929510
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.45

Paperback. Num Pages: 440 pages, 16 illus. BIC Classification: APTX; BGF; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231136914
ISBN
9780231136914
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.35

Paperback. In his eight years as president from 1945-1953, Harry S Truman made some of the most important decisions in US history, particularly in foreign policy matters. This book contains transcripts of conversations with Truman from taped interviews in 1959. Editor(s): Weber, Ralph E. Num Pages: 388 pages, photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; BGH; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHL; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 170 x 25. Weight in Grams: 671.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
388
Condition
New
SKU
V9780842029216
ISBN
9780842029216
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.05

hardcover. The professional biography of influential Canadian educator and statesman, Tom Symons. Editor(s): Heintzman, Ralph. Num Pages: 488 pages, 38 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBC; BG; HBJK; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 958.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Ottawa Press Canada
Number of pages
488
Condition
New
SKU
V9780776630434
ISBN
9780776630434
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 35.47

Hardback. Num Pages: 144 pages, photos. BIC Classification: BGH; JFSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 136 x 15. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
Monthly Review Press,U.S.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Translation
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583674376
ISBN
9781583674376
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.20

Paperback. This monumental biography, written by Gandhi's grandson, is the first to give a complete and balanced account of his remarkable life, the development of his beliefs, his political campaigns and his complex relationship with his family. Written with unprecedented insights and access to family archives, this biography sheds new light on Gandhi's life Num Pages: 800 pages, 20. BIC Classification: BGH; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 48. Weight in Grams: 620.
Publisher
Haus Publishing
Number of pages
800
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906598815
ISBN
9781906598815
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.35

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1. BIC Classification: APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 203 x 24. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Dutton
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780451469434
ISBN
9780451469434
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 109 pages. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 108 x 9. Weight in Grams: 68.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Vintage
Publication date
1986
Condition
New
SKU
V9780394741048
ISBN
9780394741048
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.40

Hardback. Hiratsuka Raicho (1886-1971) was the most influential figure in the early women's movement in Japan. This autobiography describes her childhood, early youth, and subsequent rebellion against the strict social codes of the time. Translator(s): Craig, Teruko. Series: Weatherhead Books on Asia. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JJ; BGA; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 245 x 30. Weight in Grams: 674.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231138123
ISBN
9780231138123
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.95
€ 82.56

Hardcover. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 149 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Cune Press,US United States
Edition
First
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781885942227
ISBN
9781885942227
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 26.00

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