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Biography
Hardcover. "Sinclair Lewis Remembered" is a collection of reminiscences and memoirs by contemporaries, friends, and associates of Lewis that offers a revealing and intimate portrait of this complex and significant Nobel Prize winning American writer." "" Editor(s): Scharnhorst, Gary; Hofer, Matthew. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Alabama Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817317720
- ISBN
- 9780817317720
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.96
€ 61.96
Hardcover. Collects the Civil War correspondence exchanged between members of the James Carrington Francis family of Jacksonville, Calhoun County, Alabama. This volume represents all twelve members of the immediate family of Dr James Carrington Francis and Amy Ingram Francis - as well as several members of their extended family. Editor(s): Pate, James P. Num Pages: 328 pages, 17 illustrations, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University Alabama Press
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817315177
- ISBN
- 9780817315177
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.22
€ 53.22
Paperback. Editor(s): Leche, Christine Dumaine. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 1KBB; 3JMG; BTM; HBWS4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 6. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813936611
- ISBN
- 9780813936611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.30
€ 19.99
€ 18.30
Paperback. This book serves as a memorial to loved ones who do not even have a grave, as well as a tribute to those who risked their lives and families to save a Jewish child. A wide variety of experiences during the Nazi occupation of Poland are related. Translator(s): Bussgang, Julian; Bussgang, Fay; Cygielski, Simon. Series: Jewish Lives S. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BG; HBJD; HBTZ1; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Northwestern University Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810122390
- ISBN
- 9780810122390
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.57
€ 45.99
€ 38.57
Hardcover. Shows how hunting Confederate commerce raiders on the high seas endured the tedium of blockade duty and took part in riverine warfare on the Mississippi. This book presents the author's beliefs about race, slavery, and the Union cause that were unconventional for the time and stand in contrast to those held by many of his contemporaries. Editor(s): Burkhardt, George S. Num Pages: 272 pages, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Southern Illinois University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780809329106
- ISBN
- 9780809329106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 33.51
€ 38.99
€ 33.51
Hardcover. Explores the life of Abraham Lincoln. This book contains topics including religion, education, middle-class family life, the antislavery movement, politics, and law. It examines aspects of Lincoln's life - his personal piety in comparison with the beliefs of his contemporaries. Editor(s): Fornieri, Joseph R.; Gabbard, Sara Vaughn. Num Pages: 256 pages, 13 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Southern Illinois University Press
- Edition
- First Edition (1st printing)
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780809328789
- ISBN
- 9780809328789
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.43
€ 33.99
€ 28.43
Hardcover. Presenting papers pertaining to Grant's first term in office, this volume covers areas such as his climb-down over the annexation of Santo Domingo, legislation to facilitate federal intervention in the persecution of blacks in the South, his Indian policy and the Treaty of Washington. Editor(s): Ferraro, William M.; Lisec, Aaron M.; Dotson, Sue E. Num Pages: 544 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BG; HBJK; HBLL; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 164 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1365.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Southern Illinois University Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780809321971
- ISBN
- 9780809321971
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.70€ 69.00
€ 75.70
€ 69.00
Paperback. Complete Works of Captain John Smith, 1580-1631, Volume III: Volume III Editor(s): Barbour, Philip L. Num Pages: 279 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of North Carolina Press
- Edition
- 1st New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807899113
- ISBN
- 9780807899113
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.88€ 63.94
€ 69.88
€ 63.94
Paperback. Complete Works of Captain John Smith, 1580-1631, Volume II: Volume II Editor(s): Barbour, Philip L. Num Pages: 500 pages. BIC Classification: BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of North Carolina Press
- Edition
- 1st New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807899106
- ISBN
- 9780807899106
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.88€ 63.94
€ 69.88
€ 63.94
Paperback. Complete Works of Captain John Smith, 1580-1631, Volume I: Volume I Editor(s): Barbour, Philip L. Num Pages: 520 pages. BIC Classification: BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of North Carolina Press
- Edition
- 1st New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807896136
- ISBN
- 9780807896136
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.88€ 63.94
€ 69.88
€ 63.94
Hardcover. The memoir of Roi Ottley, an African American soldier in World War II. Editor(s): Huddle, Mark A. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; BJ; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700617692
- ISBN
- 9780700617692
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.89€ 58.02
€ 62.89
€ 58.02
Hardcover. Reflections by the author of "Dancing at Lughnasa" on Irish writers, the theater, nationalism, Catholicism, and his childhood Editor(s): Editor. Series: Theater: Theory/Text/Performance. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSBH; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472097104
- ISBN
- 9780472097104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.02€ 77.33
€ 85.02
€ 77.33
Paperback. A reassessment of the art and achievements of the first black author to win the Pulitzer Prize Editor(s): Wright, Stephen Caldwell. Series: Under Discussion. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472088393
- ISBN
- 9780472088393
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.35
€ 35.35
Paperback. Intends to recount the life story of African American activist Mary Robinson. This book sheds light on African American resistance movements in the twentieth century and the roles of religious traditions and storytelling to struggles for social justice. It highlights women's important roles in community activism and the labor movement. Editor(s): Buss, Fran Leeper. Series: Class: Culture. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 photographs. BIC Classification: BGH; JFSL3; JPVH1; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472065875
- ISBN
- 9780472065875
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.35
€ 35.35
Paperback. A critical retrospective of Creeley's work from 1952 to 1982 Editor(s): Wilson, Reverend Dr John. Series: Under Discussion. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 133 x 204 x 26. Weight in Grams: 460.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472063741
- ISBN
- 9780472063741
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.48
€ 30.99
€ 26.48
Paperback. Best known for "The Berlin Stories" - the inspiration for the film "Cabaret" - Christopher Isherwood has always been considered both a literary and a gay pioneer. This collection contains 25 essays and interviews that offer a fresh, in-depth view of Isherwood and his legacy. Editor(s): Berg, James J.; Freeman, Chris. Num Pages: 312 pages, 7 b&w photographs, 8 drawings. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780299167042
- ISBN
- 9780299167042
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.84
€ 23.99
€ 21.84
Paperback. The inventor of the equals sign (=), Robert Recorde (1510?-1558) was the first English-writing mathematics educator: this book celebrates his work Editor(s): Roberts, Gareth; Smith, Fenny. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGT; PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 141 x 20. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Wales Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780708326824
- ISBN
- 9780708326824
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.45
€ 34.45
Paperback. Editor(s): Fleming, Lee. Num Pages: 244 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: JFSK1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 143 x 17. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Spinifex Press Australia
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781875559480
- ISBN
- 9781875559480
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.79
€ 19.99
€ 14.79
Paperback. From 1964 till his retirement in 1993, Harry Wardlaw was professor first of systematic then of philosophical theology at the Ormond College Theological Hall in Melbourne. This collection of articles, by appreciative friends, former students and colleagues both in Australia and overseas, is presented to Harry on his 77th birthday. Editor(s): Weeks, Ian; Reid, Duncan. Num Pages: 405 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGX; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 167 x 22. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- ATF Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781920691653
- ISBN
- 9781920691653
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 26.14
€ 35.99
€ 26.14
mass_market. As the government of South Vietnam was collapsing and communist troops were closing in, American diplomat Francis Terry McNamara led more than 300 Americans, Vietnamese, and Filipinos down a tributary of the Mekong River to safety. This is his dramatic true account of leadership, courage, and commitment. Num Pages: 240 pages, maps, 20 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1FMV; BG; HBJF; HBJK; HBWS2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 13. Weight in Grams: 227.
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Potomac Books United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574886931
- ISBN
- 9781574886931
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.38
€ 19.99
€ 19.38
Paperback. Comrade Jack sketches the life of the late Jack Simons, an intellectual, distinguished academic, Marxist and archetypal revolutionary. The title is a social commentary that details the ideologies of this hero of the liberation struggle in South Africa. Editor(s): Sparg, Marion; Schreiner, Jenny. Num Pages: 257 pages, 31 photographs, bibliography, glossary. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; BGH; HB; JPFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Real African Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781919855028
- ISBN
- 9781919855028
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.21
€ 20.99
€ 19.21
Paperback. Seven of the 20th century's greatest thinkers describe how they arrived at the ideas for which they are now known. The seven great thinkers are: A.J. Ayer, Martin Buber, Albert Einstein, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Bertrand Russell, and Jean-Paul Sartre. Editor(s): Steele, David Ramsay; Mommer, Kerri. Num Pages: 464 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: BG; HPCF; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Open Court
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812695045
- ISBN
- 9780812695045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 24.64
€ 26.99
€ 24.64
Paperback. On the occasion of his eightieth birthday, friends and colleagues of Michael Novak assembled at Ave Maria University for a conference honouring his life's work. The essays in this collection are the fruits of that event, and together they demonstrate the unity of Novak's career. Editor(s): Shaw, Elizabeth C. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: B; HRCC7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 132 x 8. Weight in Grams: 181.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781932589719
- ISBN
- 9781932589719
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 42.02
€ 45.99
€ 42.02
Paperback. Editor(s): Parr, Alison. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBN; 3JJH; BTM; HBTD; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 248 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 195.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Auckland University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781869403652
- ISBN
- 9781869403652
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.36
€ 34.36