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Hardcover. Clean copy.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
SKU
KEX0208391
ISBN
9780717117512
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Hardback. This book examines how the principal British maritime industries - shipping, shipbuilding and ports - adapted, or failed to adapt, to a changing world in the period 1918 to 1990, and discusses their reactions to the opportunities seemingly offered by offshore oil and gas from the mid-1960s. Series: Exeter maritime studies. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 frontispiece, 2 maps, 8 black & white illustrations, 24 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBTM; KNGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 580.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859897280
ISBN
9780859897280
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.68

Paperback. A revealing, spirited and fascinating account of what life was really like in Jane Austen's England. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JF; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 29. Weight in Grams: 366.
Publisher
Abacus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349138602
ISBN
9780349138602
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.51

Hardback. Offers a perspective on the history of food, looking at writings about cuisine, diet, and food chemistry as a key to larger debates over the state of the nation in Old Regime France. This title demonstrates how public discussions of eating and drinking were used to articulate concerns about the state of civilization versus that of nature and more. Num Pages: 368 pages, 20 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JF; HBTB; JFCV; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 658.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
368
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226768861
ISBN
9780226768861
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.37
€ 79.61

Paperback. By comparing the simple skills employed by firefighters-climbing ladders and manipulating hoses-with the mundane technologies-maps and accounting charts-of insurers, the author demonstrates that the daily routines of both groups were instrumental in making intense urban and industrial expansion a less precarious endeavor. Num Pages: 440 pages, 31, 2 black & white line drawings, 29 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; JKSW2; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 642.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421407623
ISBN
9781421407623
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 41.99

Hardback. Providing an account of the differences between the nutritional logic of the past and our own time, this book examines the range of dietary literature of the Renaissance. Ken Albala reveals the working of the Renaissance mind through the exploration of Renaissance ideas on food. Series: California Studies in Food and Culture. Num Pages: 324 pages, 12 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3H; HBJD; HBLC; JFCX; MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 640. Series: California Studies in Food & Culture. 324 pages, 12 b&w illustrations. Providing an account of the differences between the nutritional logic of the past and our own time, this book examines the range of dietary literature of the Renaissance. Ken Albala reveals the working of the Renaissance mind through the exploration of Renaissance ideas on food. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1D; 3H; HBJD; HBLC; JFCX; MBNH3. Dimension: 232 x 162 x 27. Weight: 616.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520229471
ISBN
9780520229471
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 38.20

Hardback. The process of transforming bamboo into paper involves production-related and social skills, as well as the everyday skills that allowed Sichuan papermakers to survive in an era of tumultuous change. This book charts the vicissitudes of a rural community of papermakers in Sichuan. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 425 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; HBLW; HBTB; JFSF. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 30. Weight in Grams: 660.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Harvard University, Asia Center United States
Number of pages
425
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674032880
ISBN
9780674032880
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 42.46

Paperback. Series: Arts & Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History. Num Pages: 392 pages, 30 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBT; WB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231140935
ISBN
9780231140935
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 18.04

Hardback. Series: Arts & Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History. Num Pages: 392 pages, 30 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBT; WB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 668.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231140928
ISBN
9780231140928
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 25.06

Paperback. Cannibalism is one of the oldest and deepest seated taboos. This work provides a lively and easily digestible account from the earliest incidents through to the modern day. It includes ritual cannibalism in primitive societies; cases in mythology, literature and fairy tales and contemporary figures. Num Pages: 360 pages, 16 illusrations. BIC Classification: BTC; HBTB; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750943734
ISBN
9780750943734
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.61

This book is based on the World War II diaries of Royal Australian Air Force Flying Officer Reg Heffron. The reader follows Heffron through initial training, his wartime posting to No.622 Squadron, and the fear and trials of operational flying, off duty antics, training rookie crews, and finally, the joyous return home to his family in Australia. Num Pages: 224 pages, 89 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 264 x 189 x 22. Weight in Grams: 768.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764347894
ISBN
9780764347894
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 28.63

Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages, 48 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DV; HBJD; HRAX; HRCC8; HRCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156. .
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300196788
ISBN
9780300196788
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 27.25

Hardcover. First biography of a sniper awarded The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Num Pages: 192 pages, 16pp plates. BIC Classification: HBWQ; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Greenhill Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784382162
ISBN
9781784382162
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.35

Hardcover. 502pp. Index. Maps
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Methuen young books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1970
Edition
New Edition
SKU
KON0826305
ISBN
9780416159905
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

paperback. Addresses the emergence of uncertain pluralism in the region following the disintegrations of the communist regimes in 1989. This book considers issues and challenges that have marked Eastern Europe from 1939, through World War II and the era of socialism. Editor(s): Ramet, Sabrina Petra. Num Pages: 440 pages, 4 maps, 1 bibliog., 1 index. BIC Classification: 1DV; 3JJH; 3JJP; HBJD; HBLW; JP; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 231 x 29. Weight in Grams: 628.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780253212566
ISBN
9780253212566
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.33

Hardback. "American edition (New York, The Greystone press) has title: Tornado across eastern Europe. Bibliography: p. 265-268. Commissioning organisation: by Josef Hanc. Foreword by Jan Masaryk. 272 p. fold. map. 22 cm. Original cloth. Corners bumped and rubbed, tight binding with clean text in a worn and chipped d.w." Keywords: "World War, 1939-1945."
Publication date
1943
Publisher
Museum Press Ltd
Condition
Used, Good
Format
Hardback
SKU
KEX0051985
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 20.99
€ 4.99

paperback. After adventures in Soviet Russia before the war, Fitztroy Maclean fought with the SAS in North Africa in 1942. This book presents his adventures in the Western Desert and later fighting alongside Tito's partisans in Yugoslavia. Series: Penguin World War II Collection. Num Pages: 576 pages, B&W. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBG; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 394.
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141042848
ISBN
9780141042848
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. Before Easter 1916 Dublin had been a city much like any other British city, comparable to Bristol or Liverpool and part of a complex, deep-rooted British world. The devastating events of that Easter changed everything. This book focuses on these events. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 18. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9780141982472
ISBN
9780141982472
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 13.91

paperback. A uniquely personal exploration of the origins of international law, centring on the Nuremberg Trials, the city of Lviv and a secret family history Num Pages: 496 pages, 80 B&W, integrated. BIC Classification: BM; HBTZ; HBWQ; JWXK; LBBR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Orion Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474601917
ISBN
9781474601917
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.19

Paperback. First edition - 8vo Very good copy - Illustrated - KAW0494 - 289pp. - Spectrum Publications, Victoria Australia
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Spectrum Publications Victoria Australia
Number of pages
289
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
SKU
KCK0002428
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 35.00

Paperback. The East Sussex coastline has always been Britain's frontline defence against invasion. This title takes us to each of these sites (approximately 200 in total), describing what is to be seen today and their history. Num Pages: 176 pages, 100 illustrations 25 colour. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; HBW; JWK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 235 x 14. Weight in Grams: 448.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752441702
ISBN
9780752441702
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 29.04

Paperback. During the Second World War, East Kent was at the forefront of the defence of the United Kingdom. In 1940 the ports of Dover, Ramsgate, Folkestone and Margate took part in the Dunkirk evacuation, while airfields such as Manston, Hawkinge and Lympne were active in refuelling aircraft involved in the Battle of Britain. Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 192 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBTB; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750907743
ISBN
9780750907743
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Hardcover. Keywords: Europe - Government - Politics - Germany
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Chatto & Windus
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1972
Edition
First Edition
SKU
KHS0070009
ISBN
9780701117474
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. A sophisticated political history of East Central Europe in the interwar years. Series: A History of East Central Europe (HECE). Num Pages: 438 pages, Maps. BIC Classification: 1DV; HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 229 x 30. Weight in Grams: 688.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1974
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
438
Condition
New
Edition
Reissue
SKU
V9780295953571
ISBN
9780295953571
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 38.84

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