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Hardback. A pioneer in international conservation and wildlife ecology, Raymond Dasmann published his first book "Environmental Conservation", when the term 'environment' was little known and 'conservation' to most people simply meant keeping or storing. This work gives an account of how Dasmann's thinking developed around issues that are important today. Num Pages: 269 pages, 19 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: BGA; RNB; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 463.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
269
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520229785
ISBN
9780520229785
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.48

Paperback. "Imagine a pianist playing concerts with Benny Goodman and Cecil Taylor in successive years (1977-78). That pianist was Mary Lou Williams. In a career which spanned over fifty years, Mary was always on the cutting edge."--Bob Jacobsen, www.allaboutjazz Num Pages: 471 pages, 43 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: AVGJ; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 29. Weight in Grams: 766.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of California Press Berkeley
Number of pages
471
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520228726
ISBN
9780520228726
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Paperback. Through essays, articles, and interviews, this title presents the reader with the momentous changes in Poland and East-Central Europe. Sharing the author's intellectual journey through a tumultuous era, it focuses on the subjects important to him. Translator(s): Cave, Jane. Series: Society and Culture in East-Central Europe S. Num Pages: 346 pages, 7 photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DVP; BG; HBJD; JPA; JPVH2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University of California Press California
Number of pages
346
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520217607
ISBN
9780520217607
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.28

Paperback. This collection of essays on Hildegard of Bingen, ranging from medieval theology to medicine to music, offer an understanding of how one woman could transform so many of the traditions of the world in which she lived. Editor(s): Newman, Barbara. Num Pages: 275 pages, 18 b&w illustrations, 7 musical examples. BIC Classification: 3H; BGH; HRCC7; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 484.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
275
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780520217584
ISBN
9780520217584
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.38

Hardback. Offers a comprehensive reconsideration of the life and literary works of Paulinus of Nola (ca 352-431), a Roman senator who renounced his political career and secular lifestyle to become a monk, bishop, impresario of a saint's cult, and prominent Christian poet. This title traces Paulinus' intellectual and spiritual journey. Series: Transformation of the Classical Heritage. Num Pages: 404 pages, 3 line illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 2ADL; BG; DSBB; HRCC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
404
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520217096
ISBN
9780520217096
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.83
€ 53.41

Paperback. An introduction to the life and work of Walter Benjamin, the German-Jewish philosopher and literary and cultural critic. The text offers insight into Benjamin's complex relationships with Adorno, Brecht, Jewish Messianism and Western Marxism. Series: Weimar & Now: German Cultural Criticism. Num Pages: 316 pages, 1 port. BIC Classification: BG; HPCF; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 463.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520084001
ISBN
9780520084001
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.59

Hardback. A biography of Hermann von Helmholtz, a 19th-century scientist renowned for the co-discovery of the second law of thermodynamics and his invention of the ophthalmoscope. It relates how von Helmholtz also made contributions to the fields of physiology, philosophy of science and mathematics. Editor(s): Cahan, David. Series: California Studies in the History of Science. Num Pages: 704 pages, 12 photographs, 19 figures. BIC Classification: 3JH; BG; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 50. Weight in Grams: 962.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
704
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520083349
ISBN
9780520083349
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.93
€ 72.70

Hardcover. Blaise Cendrars, one of twentieth-century France's most gifted men of letters, came to Hollywood in 1936 for the newspaper "Paris-Soir". This book records Cendrars' experiences on Hollywood's streets and at its studios and hottest clubs. Illustrator(s): Guerin, Jean. Translator(s): White, Garrett. Num Pages: 195 pages, photograph, 29 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; BGB; KNTC; WT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 139 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
195
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780520078079
ISBN
9780520078079
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.40
€ 42.15

Paperback. Pioneering aviator, blackshirt leader, colonial governor, confidante and heir-apparent to Benito Mussolini, the dashing and charismatic Italo Balbo exemplified the ideals of Fascist Italy during the 1920s and 30s. Num Pages: 482 pages, Illustrations, maps,ports. BIC Classification: 1DST; BGH; JPFQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 503.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
482
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520071995
ISBN
9780520071995
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 29.91

Paperback. As a Greek who lived in Asia Minor during the second century AD, Pausanias travelled all through Greece and wrote a description of its classical sites that includes information on archaeology, religion, history and art. This is a study of the work and personality of Pausanias. Series: Sather Classical Lectures. Num Pages: 223 pages, 27 b/w photographs, 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 54.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
223
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780520061705
ISBN
9780520061705
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.42

Paperback. The world tries to keep up when JACK WELCH SPEAKS: "Jack Welch has long been one of my heroes. When you read this book you will understand why. " -Warren Buffett Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGB; KJH; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition
New edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471413363
ISBN
9780471413363
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 23.93

Hardcover. Paul Allen is the world's fourth richest man, and also one of the most mysterious. Cofounder of MicroSoft, Allen has been characterized as an eccentric, a nerd, and a genius. This book will clear away the cloud of mystery surrounding him and reveal the man behind the legend. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGB; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 572.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780471234913
ISBN
9780471234913
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 39.06

Hardcover. He was one of the most intriguing characters of the Civil War era. As famous for his courage as for his ornate uniforms and flamboyant style, he won intrepid victories on the peninsula of Virginia and successfully defended Texas during the long war's waning days. Num Pages: 400 pages, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 794.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780471159414
ISBN
9780471159414
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 26.68

Paperback. This "Critical Edition" uses the text of the first edition, published in 1901. Accompanying material includes contemporary reviews, eight essays which present a variety of critical perspectives, and a collection of letters that reveal the process by which the autobiography was written. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 288 pages, chronology, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGA; DSBH; JFSL3; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 132 x 15. Weight in Grams: 286.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Edition
Critical
SKU
V9780393967258
ISBN
9780393967258
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.54

Hardback. An architect of exceptional vision, whose work is still relevant today, Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue (1869-1924) died at a crucial moment, when he was severing his ties to traditionalism and establishing himself as the leader of a new architectural style. Num Pages: 224 pages, 149 black 91 color illustrations. BIC Classification: AMB; AMK; BG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 274 x 229 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1150.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393732191
ISBN
9780393732191
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.95
€ 52.50

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393339970
ISBN
9780393339970
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.71

Paperback. "A remarkable book-part historical tract, part political manifesto-that examines one of the most bitter issues of contemporary life."-Boston Globe Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBFG; BG; JKVP; LNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 211 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 230.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Edition
New edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393321043
ISBN
9780393321043
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.00

Hardcover. A literary testament showing how Mary Lee Settle's great novels followed the map of her remarkable life. Editor(s): Freeman, Anne. Num Pages: 240 pages, 8 pages of illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; BGLA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 150 x 22. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780393057324
ISBN
9780393057324
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.54

Paperback. Num Pages: 342 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
342
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300197679
ISBN
9780300197679
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 25.76

Paperback. Robert Boyle ranks with Newton and Einstein as one of the world's most important scientists. This biography of Boyle navigates Boyle's voluminous published works as well as his personal letters and papers. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JD; BGT; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 159 x 29. Weight in Grams: 620.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Yale University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300169317
ISBN
9780300169317
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.82

Paperback. Rainsford is a fourth-generation Chinese American named after the town where his great grandfather worked during the gold rush. Orphaned at fifteen, he attempts to claim America as his homebase, and his personal history is interwoven with dreams, stories, and letters of his family's life in America. Num Pages: 112 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; BGA; JHMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 136 x 9. Weight in Grams: 142.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295988160
ISBN
9780295988160
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 17.69

Paperback. Maurice Rosenblatt was one of the behind-the-scenes engineers of the 1954 overthrow of Senator Joseph McCarthy, the anti-Communist chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. This book tells the story of the rise of McCarthy's power and Rosenblatt's role in effecting McCarthy's eventual censure by the Senate. Num Pages: 136 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; HBJK; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 255.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
136
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780295985947
ISBN
9780295985947
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.58

Paperback. Offers an account of two second-generation Japanese Americans who were demonized as threats to national security during World War II. This book follows their lives before, during, and after the war. It leads through the half century of uncertainty and trauma endured by the family before it was able to confront issues central to its existence. Series: The Scott & Laurie Oki Series in Asian American Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 illus. BIC Classification: 1F; 1K; BGH; GTB; HBG; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780295985855
ISBN
9780295985855
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.51

Paperback. Outgrowth of the author's thesis (Ph. D.--University of Michigan, 2009) under title: Becoming faithful: Christianity, literacy, and female consciousness in Northeast China, 1830-1930. Num Pages: 232 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 5 recorded music items, 2 maps, 11 photos, 2 maps, 5 char. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JH; BGX; BJ; HRCC7; HRCX7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780295741758
ISBN
9780295741758
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 33.99

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