Biography
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Biography
Paperback. From well-known classical music radio host and author of The Inextinguishable Symphony, Martin Goldsmith, a tale of two journeys--one, a journey from the ill-fated voyage of the SS St. Louis in 1939 to the death camp at Auschwitz; the other, a grandson's journey of remembrance seventy years later. Num Pages: 352 pages, 32 black-&-white photos. BIC Classification: BM; HBTB; HBTZ1; HBWQ; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 143 x 33. Weight in Grams: 397.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Da Capo Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306823718
- ISBN
- 9780306823718
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.21
€ 16.99
€ 16.21
Hardback. Num Pages: 360 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, 7 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; BM; HBTB; RNFF; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 147 x 30. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295999388
- ISBN
- 9780295999388
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 31.96
€ 36.99
€ 31.96
Paperback. A candid account by a 1950s political operative and shrewd lobbyist Num Pages: 280 pages, 16 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 146 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295992327
- ISBN
- 9780295992327
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.41
€ 37.41
Hardback. Sam Kelly's story intersects with the major developments in twentieth-century African American history, from the rich culture of the Harlem Renaissance and the integration of the U.S. Army to the civil rights movement and the political turmoil of the 1960s. Num Pages: 30 illus. BIC Classification: BGA; JN; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295990613
- ISBN
- 9780295990613
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.39
€ 130.39
Paperback. Eddie Fung has the distinction of being the only Chinese American soldier to be captured by the Japanese during WWII. This memoir tells how his background helped him endure forty-two months of humiliation and cruelty and how his experiences as the sole Chinese American member of the most decorated Texan unit of any war shaped his later life. Editor(s): Yung, Judy. Num Pages: 227 pages, 37 illus. BIC Classification: 1FMB; 3JJH; BGHA; HBJF; HBWQ; JWXR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 15. Weight in Grams: 341.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 227
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295987545
- ISBN
- 9780295987545
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 22.87
€ 26.99
€ 22.87
Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, 35 illus. BIC Classification: 1KB; BG; HBJK; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 4531 x 13. Weight in Grams: 345.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295986708
- ISBN
- 9780295986708
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.15
€ 26.99
€ 23.15
Paperback. Describes the author's early life in a farm-labour camp in Livingston, California, and the path that took him, through naval service and graduate school, far beyond Livingston. This book describes decades of toil and progress before the Filipino community entered the socio-political mainstream. Series: The Scott & Laurie Oki Series in Asian American Studies. Num Pages: 52 illus. BIC Classification: 1F; 1K; BG; GTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295986425
- ISBN
- 9780295986425
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.38
€ 37.38
Paperback. Presents a memoir of a Holocaust survivor, who settled in Austria after the war, where he became a successful black market entrepreneur. He took special satisfaction at profiting from the misfortune of his former oppressor and became a compulsive philanderer as well. Eventually, he migrated to America, where he led a quiet family life. Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Books. Num Pages: 27 illus. BIC Classification: BTP; HBJD; HBTZ1; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 150 x 13. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295981161
- ISBN
- 9780295981161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.70
€ 31.70
Paperback. Celebrates Pacific Northwest literature through interviews in which 22 authors discuss their work and the region's influence on it. Authors include Ursula Le Guin, Raymond Carver, Tess Gallagher, Tom Robbins, Gary Snyder, and Denise Levertov. Two interviews have been added since the publication of Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; BG; DNF; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd Revised and Expanded ed
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295977232
- ISBN
- 9780295977232
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.49
€ 33.49
paperback. This is the first book to pay tribute to the genuine cinematic contribution of these magnificent performers. Gallafent traces the development of Astaire and Rogers' star personas both together and apart and how the narratives of their films were designed around those personas. Series: Film and Culture Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, 156 photos. BIC Classification: APB; APF; ASD; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 18. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231126274
- ISBN
- 9780231126274
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.46
€ 44.46
paperback. Cholly Atkins' career has spanned an extraordinary era of American dance. This book tells of Cholly's boyhood and coming of age, his entry into the dance world of New York City, his performing triumphs and personal tragedies, and the career transformations that won him gold records and a Tony for choreographing "Black and Blue" on Broadway. Num Pages: 280 pages, 52 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ASD; AVGJ; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 17. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231123655
- ISBN
- 9780231123655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.36
€ 46.36
Paperback. Based on never-before-seen documents, this book chronicles RFK's extraordinary transformation from Cold Warrior to grass roots activist. Palermo focuses on the crucial nexus between '60s social activism and Kennedy's role as national leader, demonstrating how civic groups and individual activists educated him about the conflict in Southeast Asia and racial and class injustice at home. Series: Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History. Num Pages: 352 pages, 16 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; BGH; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 226 x 20. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231120692
- ISBN
- 9780231120692
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.92
€ 46.92
Hardback. This work presents the accomplishments of Roger Nash Baldwin, who - in his 30-year tenure as director of the ACLU - marked the period when the modern understanding of the Bill of Rights came into being. Spearheaded by Baldwin, volunteer attorneys transformed the constitutional landscape. Series: Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History. Num Pages: 608 pages, 37 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 34. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231119726
- ISBN
- 9780231119726
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.64
€ 85.64
Hardback. During John Dewey's lifetime (1859-1952), one public opinion poll after another revealed that he was esteemed to be one of the ten important thinkers in American history. This book recaptures the unity of Dewey's life and work, tracing themes through philosopher's childhood years, family history, religious experience, and influential friendships. Num Pages: 592 pages, 50 photos. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSBH; DSK; HPCF5; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 36. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231116763
- ISBN
- 9780231116763
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.06
€ 98.06
Paperback. Draws upon feminist, anthropological, and postcolonial approaches, and searches out various incarnations of Queen Victoria in the minds of her subjects. Num Pages: 272 pages, facsimiles, portraits. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BGR; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231104814
- ISBN
- 9780231104814
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.98
€ 45.98
Paperback. Shows how Eleanor Roosevelt, after being freed from the constraints imposed by her role in the White House, expanded her career and challenged both the Democratic party and American liberals to practice what they preach. Num Pages: 298 pages, 25 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLW3; JPFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231104050
- ISBN
- 9780231104050
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.37
€ 46.37
Paperback. Distinguished Emerson scholar Joel Myerson has selected 350 letters written between 1813 and 1880 that best represents the scope of Emerson's correspondence. Editor(s): Myerson, Joel. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; 3JH; BG; BJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231102810
- ISBN
- 9780231102810
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.23
€ 57.23
Paperback. Designed to provide writers with insights into the way a master thinks about and practices his craft, this collection includes discussions of the novel, the short story, subject matter, work in progress, revision, and the Jewish experience. Malamud also discusses the responsibilities of the writer. Editor(s): Cheuse, Alan; Delbanco, Nicholas. Num Pages: 220 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABM; BG; CBW; DNF; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231101851
- ISBN
- 9780231101851
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.53
€ 36.53
Hardback. Designed to provide writers with insights into the way a master thinks about and practices his craft, this collection includes discussions of the novel, the short story, subject matter, work in progress, revision, and the Jewish experience. Malamud also discusses the responsibilities of the writer. Editor(s): Cheuse, Alan; Delbanco, Nicholas. Num Pages: 220 pages, facsim. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; BG; CBW; DNF; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231101844
- ISBN
- 9780231101844
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.83
€ 124.83
Hardback. Editors of v. 3-5: J. Goebel, Jr. and J.H. Smith. Editor(s): Goebel, Julius, Jr. Num Pages: 844 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 153 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1407.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 844
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231089463
- ISBN
- 9780231089463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.67
€ 240.67
Hardback. Editors of v. 3-5: J. Goebel, Jr. and J.H. Smith. Editor(s): Goebel, Julius, Jr. Num Pages: 898 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 150 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1964
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 898
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231089449
- ISBN
- 9780231089449
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.73
€ 240.73
Hardback. Editors of v. 3-5: J. Goebel, Jr. and J.H. Smith. Editor(s): Goebel, Julius, Jr. Num Pages: 754 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 153 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1407.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1981
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 754
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231089296
- ISBN
- 9780231089296
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.30
€ 248.30
Paperback. Between 1820 and 1860, tens of thousands of single women left rural New England to work in the factory towns of the region. In this text Dublin presents letters from six of these women in order to provide a perspective on early industrial capitalism and its effect on women. Editor(s): Dublin, Thomas. Num Pages: 217 pages, 4 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGB; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 224 x 16. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 217
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231081573
- ISBN
- 9780231081573
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.83
€ 46.83
Paperback. What does Walter Mondale's career reveal about the dilemma of the modern Democtratic party and the crisis of postwar American liberalism? This work reveals that his frustration as Jimmy Carter's vice president and failure to unseat President Reagan in 1984 reveal the beleaguered state of a party torn apart by generational and ideological disputes. Series: Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History. Num Pages: 488 pages, 42 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JPFK; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 228 x 32. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231076319
- ISBN
- 9780231076319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.76
€ 52.76