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Hardback. In 2004, Carolyn Han left her comfortable life and position as a lecturer in English at Hawaii Community College and went to live in one of the most remote and mysterious places in the Middle East-Yemen, known in the West primarily for providing a haven for terrorists affiliated with al Qaeda. Num Pages: 296 pages, Map. BIC Classification: 1FBXY; 3JM; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597977258
ISBN
9781597977258
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.79

Paperback. Editor(s): Jarman, Michelle; Monaghan, Leila; Harkin, Alison Quaggin. Num Pages: 286 pages. BIC Classification: BK; JFFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
SKU
V9781439913888
ISBN
9781439913888
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.53

Paperback. Provides an account of life of the author's first tour of duty in Vietnam - the blood, fear, camaraderie, and tedium of combat and maneuver. First published in 1987, this book shows an eager young recruit growing before the reader's eyes into a proud but bloodied combat veteran. Series: Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series. Num Pages: 310 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1KBB; 3JJPK; BGHA; HBJF; HBJK; HBWS2; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Texas A & M University Press United States
Number of pages
310
Condition
New
SKU
V9781585446049
ISBN
9781585446049
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.45

Paperback. Series: Vienna Circle Collection. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 391.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792328735
ISBN
9780792328735
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 124.48

Hardback. The astronomer, Jan Hendrik Oort (1900-1992) left behind a collection of notes and correspondence, both on his research and on matters that concerned him in a variety of official functions. This collection forms a source of information on many aspects of twentieth-century astronomy, in which Oort played such an important role. Editor(s): Katgert-Merkelijn, J. K. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDN; BG; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1110.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
228
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792345428
ISBN
9780792345428
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 126.06

Hardback. Edith Alicia Muller (1918-1995) was the IAU General Secretary from 1976 to 1979, the first woman to have this responsibility. This title includes the memories about Edith from many friends, students and colleagues, and others who have met her at different occasions. Editor(s): Appenzeller, Immo; Chmielewski, Yves; Pecker, Jean Claude; Reza, Ramiro de la; Tammann, Gustav; Wayman, Patrick A. W. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 151 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; BG; PG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 880.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
151
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792347897
ISBN
9780792347897
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.61

Hardback. A study devoted to Vasilii Malinovskii, who was one of the first supporters of abolition of serfdom in Russia. In his capacity as Director, Malinovskii contributed in a fundamental way to the establishment of the liberal atmosphere characterizing The Tsarskoe Selo Lycee, where Aleksandr Pushkin and some of the Decembrists were educated. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; BGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
271
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792348481
ISBN
9780792348481
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 242.85

Hardback. Provides a panoramic historical outlook of the European literary, cultural and political scene between 1789 and 1817, that is the Revolution, the Napoleonic era and the Restoration. Translator(s): Cemper, Kathleen Jameson-. Num Pages: 414 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2ADF; 2AH; BG; CJ; DSBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 785.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
414
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792360414
ISBN
9780792360414
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 187.80

hardcover. Featuring a group of international scholars from the disciplines of history, philosophy, literature and art history, this work offers a reconsideration of the ideas and the impact of the abbe Henri Gregoire, one of the most important figures of the French Revolution and a contributor to the campaigns for Jewish emancipation, and rights for blacks. Editor(s): Popkin, Jeremy D. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BGH; HBG; HBLL; HRCC7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 14. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
2000th Edition
Number of pages
215
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792362470
ISBN
9780792362470
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.61

Hardback. This full-length scientific biography of Heinrich Caro delineates his role in the emergence of the industrial research laboratory, the forging of links between academic and industrial chemistry, and the development of modern patent law. Series: Chemists and Chemistry (Closed). Num Pages: 476 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BG; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 846.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
476
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792366027
ISBN
9780792366027
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 246.75

Paperback. Num Pages: 305 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: BG; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 695.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1984
Publisher
Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983
Number of pages
305
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817631628
ISBN
9780817631628
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.58

Hardback. Editor(s): Morawetz, C.S. Series: Contemporary Mathematicians. Num Pages: 432 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BG; PB; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 963.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817632687
ISBN
9780817632687
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 188.66

Hardback. Editor(s): Morawetz, C.S. Series: Contemporary Mathematicians. Num Pages: 616 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BG; PB; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1270.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
Number of pages
616
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817632694
ISBN
9780817632694
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 243.39

Paperback. Translator(s): Kostant, A.; Woyczynski, Wojbor Andrzej. Num Pages: 182 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BG; PBK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 550.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
Number of pages
182
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817643713
ISBN
9780817643713
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.67

Hardback. In this collection of essays, Lewis Branscomb reflects on his transition from research scientist to public official to industrial technology strategist and examines the craft and ethical values of the scientist. Series: Masters of Modern Physics. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BG; PDA; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1210.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
American Institute of Physics United States
Number of pages
271
Condition
New
SKU
V9781563961182
ISBN
9781563961182
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 42.76

Hardback. This autobiography by a prominent physicist covers key developments in physics from the 1930s to the 1990s. Frederick Seitz's book also includes many anecdotes and photographs. Num Pages: 430 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; BGA; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1730.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
American Institute of Physics United States
Number of pages
430
Condition
New
SKU
V9781563961977
ISBN
9781563961977
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.12

hardcover. A collection of 37 articles on Albert Einstein. It debunks many of the old myths about Einstein and offers novel insight into his life and work. It also discusses Einstein's troubled relationship with his first wife, his friendships with other physicists such as Eddington, Bose, and Pauli, and his Jewish identity. Series: Einstein Studies. Num Pages: 567 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BG; PDX; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 973.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Birkhäuser United States
Edition
2002nd Edition
Number of pages
567
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817641436
ISBN
9780817641436
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 248.52

hardcover. Clean copy fine in dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear. Remains a very good copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1978
Publisher
Dublin : Gill and Macmillan
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMK0023834
ISBN
9780717108725
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

hardcover. Clean copy in dust wrapper. DW showing minor shelf wear. Pages lightly age toned. Remains a very good copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Chatto & Windus London
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMK0023857
ISBN
9780701161668
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.12

paperback. A controversial account of the Churchill years by a bestselling historian. Num Pages: 368 pages, 8. BIC Classification: BGH; HBG; HBLW3; HBWQ; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 278. Good clean copy showing some age and shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Phoenix London
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KMK0023898
ISBN
9781857992137
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 6.49

hardcover. Clean copy fine in dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear. Remains a very good copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Picador
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMK0023922
ISBN
9780330337076
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 6.49

hardcover. Clean copy in dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear. Pages age toned but remains a very good copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
London : Heinemann
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMK0023954
ISBN
9780434695218
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 6.49

hardcover. Clean copy fine in dust wrapper. DW sunned to spine and showing light shelf wear. Remains a very good copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1983
Publisher
Glendale Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMK0023965
ISBN
9780907606161
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 20.00

hardcover. Clean copy fine in dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear. Remains a very good copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Picador
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMK0024011
ISBN
9780330376525
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 6.49

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