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Biography
Hardcover. This volume contains Langston Hughes's collections of biographies for children and young adults - "Famous American Negroes", "Famous Negro Music Makers" and "Famous Negro Heroes of America". These works tell of African Americans who contributed to the construction of the American identity. Series: The Collected Works of Langston Hughes. Num Pages: 312 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; DNF; HBJK; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826213723
- ISBN
- 9780826213723
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.89
€ 65.89
Paperback. Part biography and part cultural analysis, this work sheds some light on the cultural icon of "Uncle Walt". It also digs deeply into Disney's private life, investigating his roles as husband, father, and brother and proving insights into his peculiar psyche. Num Pages: 568 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; JFCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826213792
- ISBN
- 9780826213792
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.54
€ 36.54
Called to Courage: Four Women in Missouri History (MISSOURI HERITAGE R...
McMillen, Margot Ford, Roberson, Heather
Paperback. While there are many biographies of important Missouri men, there are few such biographies of Missouri women, which might suggest that they did not count in history. This book helps to correct that misconception by tracing the lives of four women who played important roles in their eras. Series: Missouri Heritage Readers Series. Num Pages: 144 pages, 30 illustrations, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBNU; BGH; HBJK; HBLH; HBLL; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826213990
- ISBN
- 9780826213990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.35
€ 21.35
Autobiography: The Big Sea (Collected Works of Langston Hughes, Vol 13...
McLaren, Joseph, Langston Hughes
Hardcover. This is the first volume of the autobiography of Langston Hughes, covering the years up to 1931. Hughes offers recollections of his childhood in Kansas, his high school years in Cleveland, his sojourn with his father in Mexico, and his initial reactions to New York City and Harlem. Series: The Collected Works of Langston Hughes. Num Pages: 272 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; 3JJ; BGA; DSBH; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826214102
- ISBN
- 9780826214102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.99
€ 64.99
Paperback. Mark Twain's life is portrayed here in this mosaic of words and over 600 pictures. The words are Twain's own, taken from his writings - the autobiography, his letters, notebooks, newspaper reporting, sketches, travel pieces and fiction - and the illustrations provide a counterpoint to the text. Series: Mark Twain and His Circle Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 600 illustrations, index. BIC Classification: 2ABM; BG; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1139.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826214126
- ISBN
- 9780826214126
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.70
€ 48.70
Hardcover. This memoir of A.E. Hotchner's World War II experiences explores a different side of the war years. His excellent writing skills resulted in his working on propaganda films and writing plays. Here, he recounts meeting some unforgettable characters, such as Clark Gable, Alan Ladd and Dorothy Parker. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF; BGH; HBJD; HBJK; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 133 x 17. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- First Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826214324
- ISBN
- 9780826214324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.54
€ 36.54
Hardcover. This is the second volume of Langston Hughes's autobiography, charting the period of his life from age 29 to 35. It is filled with portraits of the people and places Hughes encountered during his travels around the world. Num Pages: 408 pages, index. BIC Classification: 2ABM; BGA; DSBH; DSC; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 167 x 42. Weight in Grams: 810.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826214348
- ISBN
- 9780826214348
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.35€ 61.84
€ 67.35
€ 61.84
Paperback. The letters in this volume are gathered from many sources and include missives sent by Truman to his daughter, his mother and sister, his cousins and of course his wife, Bess. This potpourri of information provides an intimate and revealing portrait of Truman and his remarkable career. Series: Give 'Em Hell Harry S. Num Pages: 328 pages, 30 illustrations, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGH; BJ; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826214744
- ISBN
- 9780826214744
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.57
€ 38.57
Paperback. This is the story of Nancy's McCabe's adoption of a daughter and the many obstacles she faced during the adoption and adjustment process. Especially poignant is her struggle to bond with a sick, grieving baby while in a foreign country during political unrest. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; BG; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 144 x 16. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826214959
- ISBN
- 9780826214959
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.41
€ 26.41
Paperback. As a companion volume to their earlier book, "Called to Courage: Four Women in Missouri History", Margot Ford McMillen and Heather Roberson's "Into the Spotlight" provides the biographies of four more remarkable Missouri women. Sacred Sun, also called Mohongo, Emily Newell Blair, Josephine Baker and. Elizabeth Virginia Wallace. Series: Missouri Heritage Readers Series. Num Pages: 168 pages, 30 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNU; BG; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826215567
- ISBN
- 9780826215567
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.35
€ 22.35
Hardcover. The 43th volume of The Collected Works of Eric Voegelin consists of Voegelin's Autobiographical Reflections, reprinted from the 1989 edition with additional annotations; a glossary of terms used in Voegelin's writings, illustrated with examples from throughout the Collected Works; a volume index; and a cumulative index. Editor(s): Sandoz, Ellis. Series: Collected Works of Eric Voegelin. Num Pages: 592 pages, illustrations, index, glossary. BIC Classification: BGHA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1052.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- Second Edition, with a Voegelin Glossary and Cumul
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826215895
- ISBN
- 9780826215895
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.22€ 86.22
€ 95.22
€ 86.22
Paperback. Talks about the lives and times of Missouri's celebrated generals and their roles in American history, focusing in particular on their battlefield exploits. This book is useful for those interested in Missouri history, as well as those interested in military leadership. Series: Missouri Heritage Readers Series. Num Pages: 184 pages, 27 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBNU; BGH; HBJK; HBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826216564
- ISBN
- 9780826216564
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.37
€ 23.37
Hardcover. Provides an insight about the ordinary doughboys who fought in the European trenches. This work conveys the spirit of a man who did his duty in a time of trouble - and is a testament to the spirit shared by thousands like him. Num Pages: 184 pages, maps, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 1KBB; 3JJF; BGHA; HBJK; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- First Printing edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826217080
- ISBN
- 9780826217080
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.07
€ 33.99
€ 29.07
Paperback. A collection of essays that aims to distill the essence of the values that define independent journalism. This work reflects on journalism as a public trust, requiring the publication of stories that give readers a better understanding of society and equip them to change it for the better. Editor(s): Meyer, Philip. Num Pages: 216 pages, index. BIC Classification: BGBA; KNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826217554
- ISBN
- 9780826217554
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.57
€ 45.99
€ 38.57
Hardcover. Although his contributions to philosophy are revered and his writings have been collected, Eric Voegelin's persona can fade with the memories of those who knew him. This book preserves the human element of Voegelin by capturing those personal recollections. Through these recollections, it provides an understanding of the man himself. Editor(s): Cooper, Barry; Bruhn, Jodi. Series: Eric Voegelin Institute Series in Political Philosophy. Num Pages: 304 pages, 15 illustrations, index. BIC Classification: BG; HPCF; HPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826217653
- ISBN
- 9780826217653
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.51€ 62.92
€ 68.51
€ 62.92
Hardcover. Words cannot adequately convey the human dimension of the devastation wreaked on New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina. This work uses photographs to tell the story of the storm. It also includes black-and-white images and narratives that show individuals who are reorganizing their lives, and trying to maintain their individuality. Num Pages: 128 pages, 62 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; 3JMC; AJC; BTP; JFFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 962.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826217745
- ISBN
- 9780826217745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.63
€ 43.63
Hardcover. Examining two realms of sports and autobiography, this work looks at recurring patterns found in athletes' accounts of their lives and sporting experiences, examining language, metaphor, rhetorical strategies, and other elements to analyze sports from the inside out. It shows that the meaning of sports is intertwined with the telling. Num Pages: 184 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGSA; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826217790
- ISBN
- 9780826217790
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.85
€ 50.85
Hardcover. Lester A Walton was African American journalist, cultural critic, diplomat, and political activist. This book, while exploring the contours of his life, seeks to discover why our collective memory of Walton has failed. Num Pages: 304 pages, 15 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826217868
- ISBN
- 9780826217868
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.54€ 56.85
€ 61.54
€ 56.85
Paperback. Acknowledged as a significant figure in the history of women on the early western frontier, Mary Easton Sibley was involved in most of the important events in nineteenth-century Missouri, and pursued and practiced educational innovations. This biography sheds light on this important pioneer. Series: Missouri Heritage Readers Series. Num Pages: 176 pages, 25 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBNU; BG; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826218056
- ISBN
- 9780826218056
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.38
€ 24.38
Hardcover. With his wild countenance, emotional rhetoric, and outrageous statements, James Henry Lane was a volatile figure in a hotbed of controversy. Taking readers from the halls of Congress to the bloody plains of Kansas and Missouri, this book challenges prevailing views of Lane as a self-serving demagogue. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBNK; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826218148
- ISBN
- 9780826218148
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.86€ 58.88
€ 63.86
€ 58.88
Hardcover. Depicts World War II - from its buildup to its aftermath - from the perspective of an average London citizen. This work features accounts of the Blitz and wartime deprivations, then of the postwar austerity programs, in passages that interweave daily terror with talk about theater, clothes, and family outings. Editor(s): Jones, Russell M.; Swanson, John H. Num Pages: 264 pages, 9 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826218506
- ISBN
- 9780826218506
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.63
€ 43.63
Paperback. Series: Missouri Heritage Readers Series. Num Pages: 152 pages, 38 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; BG; HBJK; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 245.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826218971
- ISBN
- 9780826218971
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.37
€ 23.37
Hardcover. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BM; HBJK. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 235 x 184 x 20. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826219701
- ISBN
- 9780826219701
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 46.67
€ 54.99
€ 46.67
Hardcover. Editor(s): Ferrell, Robert H. Num Pages: 176 pages, maps (black and white). BIC Classification: BGH; HBJK; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826219817
- ISBN
- 9780826219817
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 36.54
€ 45.99
€ 36.54