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paperback. Focuses on the experience of those Chinese who immigrated to this country with false documents during the Exclusion era. This memoir discusses about the many Chinese who worked in urban laundries and restaurants. It introduces an unusually articulate man's perspective on becoming a Chinese American. Editor(s): Chin, Winifred C. Series: Asian American History and Culture Series. Num Pages: 184 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGA; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; JFFN; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5334 x 3556 x 12. Weight in Grams: 204.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Temple University Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566398015
ISBN
9781566398015
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.46

Paperback. Chinese journalist and intellectual Xu Zhiyuan paints a portrait of the world's second-largest economy via a thoughtful and wide-ranging series of mini essays on contemporary Chinese society. Translator(s): Deeter, Michelle; Harman, Nicky. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JM; GTB; HBJF; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Head of Zeus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781859803
ISBN
9781781859803
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.73

Hardback. 'Paper-contestations' and Textual Communities in England challenges traditional readings of literary history and proposes a fresh approach to the politics of consensus and contestation that distinguishes current scholarly debates about this period. Series: Studies in Book & Print Culture. Num Pages: 255 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; KNTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
SKU
V9780802038845
ISBN
9780802038845
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.41

Paperback. From the The New York Times best-selling author of Cod and Salt, a definitive history of paper and the astonishing ways it has shaped today's world. Num Pages: 416 pages, 24 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393353709
ISBN
9780393353709
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.21

Hardcover. From the New York Times best-selling author of Cod and Salt, a definitive history of paper and the astonishing ways it has shaped today's world. Num Pages: 416 pages, 24 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTB; JFCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393239614
ISBN
9780393239614
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 25.46

Num Pages: 1004 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 150 x 60. Weight in Grams: 1565.
Publication date
1972
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
1004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813100548
ISBN
9780813100548
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.27

Num Pages: 960 pages, illustrations, portraits. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBLH; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1542.
Publication date
1984
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
960
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813100586
ISBN
9780813100586
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.44

Hardback. Num Pages: 1060 pages, illustrations, portraits. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1542.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1963
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
1060
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813100531
ISBN
9780813100531
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.69

Hardback. This second volume of the series covers the interval between George Washington's retirement from the presidency on March 4, 1797 and his death on December 13, 1799. He stayed close to home, where the management and improvement of his farms at Mount Vernon was his major concern. Series: Papers of George Washington: Retirement Series. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1202.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
640
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813917627
ISBN
9780813917627
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.29

Hardcover. A new chapter in John Adam's diplomatic career opened when the Dutch recognized the United States in April 1782. This volume chronicles Adam's efforts to achieve these objectives. Editor(s): Lint, Gregg L.; Taylor, C. James; Hogan, Margaret A.; Rodrique, Jessie M.; Claffey, Mary T.; Woodward, Hobson. Num Pages: 536 pages, 12halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BGHA; DNF; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 175 x 248 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1534.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
536
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674018129
ISBN
9780674018129
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 88.15
€ 78.82

Hardcover. Editor(s): Kline, Mary-Jo; Lint, Gregg L. Series: Adams Papers. Num Pages: 888 pages, volume 1: 410 pages, 10 halftones volume 2: 482 pages; 11 halftones; 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: HB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 165 x 103. Weight in Grams: 2097.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
888
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674654419
ISBN
9780674654419
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 306.89
€ 275.79

Hardcover. These two volumes consist of over 600 letters and documents that Adams sent to, and received from, numerous correspondents in Europe and America. It chronicles Adam's efforts to convince the British that peace was essential, as well as other diplomatic efforts and more personal correspondence. Editor(s): Revelas, Joanna M.; Ryerson, Richard Alan; Walker, Celeste; Decker, Anne M. Series: Adams Papers: General Correspondence & Other Papers of the Adams Statesmen. Num Pages: 1192 pages, 5 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BGHA; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 165 x 94. Weight in Grams: 3082.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
1192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674654457
ISBN
9780674654457
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 306.89
€ 274.82

Hardcover. In this volume, the circumstances and reasoning behind Adams's bold moves in the spring of 1781 are presented in full, showing him to be a determined and resourceful diplomat, unafraid to go beyond the bounds of traditional diplomacy to implement his vision of American foreign policy. Editor(s): Ryerson, Richard Alan; Cecere, Anne Decker; Shea, Jennifer; Taylor, C. James; Walker, Celeste. Series: Adams Papers. Num Pages: 568 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JF; BGHA; DNF; HBJK; HBLL; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 165 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1371.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
568
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780674011366
ISBN
9780674011366
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.12
€ 130.47

Hardcover. This volume shows John Adams to be a determined and resourceful diplomat, unafraid to go beyond the bounds of traditional diplomacy to implement his vision of American foreign policy. Editor(s): Lint, Gregg L.; Ryerson, Richard Alan; Cecere, Anne Decker; Taylor, C. James; Shea, Jennifer; Walker, Celeste; Hogan, Margaret A. Series: Adams Papers. Num Pages: 576 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BGHA; DNF; HBJK; HBLL; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 165 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1389.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780674012813
ISBN
9780674012813
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.12
€ 130.47

hardcover. Num Pages: 1018 pages, 16ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 165 x 83. Weight in Grams: 2633.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1980
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
1018
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780674654426
ISBN
9780674654426
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 292.78
€ 263.37

Hardcover. Num Pages: 936 pages, 6 halftones. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLL; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 165 x 75. Weight in Grams: 2497.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1984
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
936
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780674654433
ISBN
9780674654433
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 306.89
€ 275.79

Hardback. Adams, with Franklin and Jefferson, formed a joint commission to conclude commercial treaties with the nations of Europe and North Africa. As minister to the Netherlands he raised a new Dutch loan to save America from financial ruin. For the first time since 1778, Adams was no longer engaged in "militia diplomacy." Series: Adams Papers. Num Pages: 704 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 256 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1666.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
704
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674065574
ISBN
9780674065574
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.96
€ 95.88

Hardcover. Volume 18 of the Papers of John Adams chronicles John Adams' tenure as minister to Great Britain and his joint commission, with Jefferson, to negotiate treaties with Europe and North Africa. Adams found it impossible to do "any Thing Satisfactory" with Britain, and the volume ends with his decision to resign his posts. Editor(s): Lint, Gregg L.; Martin, Sara; Taylor, C. James; Georgini, Sara; Woodward, Hobson; Sikes, Sara B.; Norton, Amanda M. Series: Adams Papers. Num Pages: 768 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 175 x 58. Weight in Grams: 1656.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Belknap Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674545076
ISBN
9780674545076
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.73
€ 87.91

Hardback. John Adams reached Paris on October 26, 1782, for the final act of the American Revolution: the peace treaty. This volume chronicles his role in the negotiations and the decision to conclude a peace separate from France. Editor(s): Lint, Gregg L.; Taylor, C. James; Woodward, Hobson; Hogan, Margaret A.; Claffey, Mary T.; Sikes, Sara B.; Graham, Judith S. Series: Adams Papers. Num Pages: 640 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 165 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1368.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
640
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780674026070
ISBN
9780674026070
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 138.72
€ 122.39

Hardback. None of the founding fathers of America equals the candor of John Adams' observations of his eighteenth-century world. This title features Adams' letters that reveal his positions on the personalities and issues of his times. Series: Adams Papers. Num Pages: 592 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 165 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1479.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
592
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674051232
ISBN
9780674051232
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.13
€ 112.74

Hardback. Minister to Britain John Adams was unable to enforce the peace treaty of 1783 and renew Anglo-American commerce. But he saved U.S. credit, petitioned to release impressed sailors, saw the Prussian-American treaty ratified, and laid the groundwork for negotiations with the Barbary States. Series: Adams Papers. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BGHA; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 183 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1808.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674728950
ISBN
9780674728950
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.96
€ 94.64

Hardcover. 1466pp. Sold as Two Volume Set. Vol One 466pp, Vol Two 1000pp. A history of the Dublin Philisophical Society along with a selection from its papers and correspondence during its heydayin the 25 years after 1683 and which constituted Ireland's most direct response to the 'new science' of the time
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Irish Manuscripts Commission Dublin
Condition
New
SKU
9781874280842
ISBN
9781874280842
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 85.00
€ 74.96

Hardback. The description for this book, The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 6: May 1781 to March 1784, will be forthcoming.

Editor(s): Boyd, Julian P. Series: Papers of Thomas Jefferson. Num Pages: 704 pages, 22ill. BIC Classification: HB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 167 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1196.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1951
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
704
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691045382
ISBN
9780691045382
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 167.00
€ 123.83

hardcover. Editor(s): Boyd, Julian P. Series: Papers of Thomas Jefferson. Num Pages: 704 pages, 8ill. BIC Classification: HB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 159 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1171.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1956
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
704
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691045450
ISBN
9780691045450
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 167.00
€ 125.02

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