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Paperback. An exploration of why innumerable boys were castrated for singing between the mid-sixteenth and late-nineteenth centuries. It shows that the entire foundation of Western classical singing, culminating in bel canto, was birthed from an unlikely and historically unique set of desires, public and private, aesthetic, economic, and political. Series: Ernest Bloch Lectures. Num Pages: 496 pages, 45 musical examples, 75 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DD; 3J; AVGC; HBJD; HBLH; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 229 x 35. Weight in Grams: 706.
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520292444
ISBN
9780520292444
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.20

Paperback. The end of the Cold War has seen the re-emergence of nationalism as a major force in Europe. This collection of essays explores major issues, provides perspectives by indigenous analysts of the problems, and discusses the likely impact of the "new nationalism" and appropriate responses to it. Editor(s): Caplan, Richard; Feffer, John. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBLW3; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 371. Clean copy of an ex library book with a neat label on spine and usual markings
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc New York
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
Paperback Octavo
SKU
KEX0226800
ISBN
9780195091496
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The end of the Cold War has seen the re-emergence of nationalism as a major force in Europe. This collection of essays explores major issues, provides perspectives by indigenous analysts of the problems, and discusses the likely impact of the "new nationalism" and appropriate responses to it. Editor(s): Caplan, Richard; Feffer, John. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBLW3; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 371. Paperback, in very good condition.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc New York
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
Paperback Octavo
SKU
KRF0011766
ISBN
9780195091496
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The Complete History of Scottish Disappointment Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 126 x 21. Weight in Grams: 228.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472119629
ISBN
9781472119629
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.62

Hardcover. This book is a detailed insight into the Thor weapon system. Diagrams and previously unseen photography support full descriptions of the missile, its UK bases and ground equipment. Simple explanations of gyroscopes and ballistics aid an understanding of missile navigation, whilst the launch countdown is presented in easily followed flow charts. Num Pages: 208 pages, 42 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTW; JWG; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 468.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781555682
ISBN
9781781555682
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.55

Paperback. The ideas, people and inventions that built the modern world Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 3JH; HBG; HBLL; HBTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Robinson Publishing
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845298975
ISBN
9781845298975
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.81

Hardcover. As well as holding some of the world's most prized cultural treasures, the British Library is the repository of the nation's collective memory. In this highly illustrated book Michael Leapman tells the Library's story, highlighting the most significant and beautiful items in its care, as well as some of the lesser known. Num Pages: 256 pages, Over 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; GL; HBJD1; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 224 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1344. 256 pages, Over 150 colour illustrations. As well as holding some of the world's most prized cultural treasures, the British Library is the repository of the nation's collective memory. In this highly illustrated book Michael Leapman tells the Library's story, highlighting the most significant and beautiful items in its care, as well as some of the lesser known. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; GL; HBJD1; HBTB. Dimension: 257 x 224 x 26. Weight: 1338.
Publisher
British Library
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780712358378
ISBN
9780712358378
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.97

Paperback. Austria-Hungary did not have an overseas empire. The 1890s saw the beginning of a series of naval building programs that would create a well-balanced modern fleet. This book details the five classes of Austro-Hungarian battleships in service during World War I. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b/w; 7 col. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 1DVH; 3JJF; HBJD; HBWN; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 76 x 3. Weight in Grams: 168.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849086882
ISBN
9781849086882
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.46

Paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1FM; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 18. Weight in Grams: 250.
Publisher
Monsoon Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Updated
Condition
New
SKU
V9789814423465
ISBN
9789814423465
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.98

Paperback. This is the first study of mass media in Germany from a social and cultural-historical perspective. Beyond the conventional focus on organizational structures or aesthetic content, it investigates the impact the media has on German society under varying political systems, and how the media is shaped by wider social, political and cultural context. Editor(s): Ross, C. Series: New Perspectives in German Political Studies. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBL; HBTB; JFD; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st ed. 2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349284016
ISBN
9781349284016
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 122.12

Paperback. Travel for pleasure developed greatly in the 18th century, and here Jeremy Black examines travel on the Continent, the so-called "Grand Tour". Num Pages: 384 pages, 64 b&w and 20 colour illustrations, maps, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; HBJD1; HBLL; HBT; WT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 30. Weight in Grams: 436.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
386
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750931694
ISBN
9780750931694
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. Series: Studies in Social History. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AB; HB; WM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 385.
Publisher
Springer
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1981st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400974906
ISBN
9789400974906
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 121.69

Hardback. Picking out the images from 339 vellum leaves, this title gives insight into the manuscript and its creation. It is suitable for those interested in history, ancient artifacts or the gospels and with a passion for beautiful objects. Num Pages: 64 pages, col. ill. BIC Classification: WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 162.
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Number of pages
64
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091926342
ISBN
9780091926342
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.42

Paperback. .
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
439
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
Second Edition,2
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872203785
ISBN
9780872203785
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 21.40

Paperback. Until the launch of the Flying V and Explorer in 1958, electric guitars were supposed to look like guitars. Suddenly, Gibson turned conventional design upside down, almost literally, by using straight lines and angular body shapes, changing the way electrics could look. This title tells the story of those first peculiar instruments. Num Pages: 160 pages, 450 colour and black and white photos. BIC Classification: AVRL1; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 12. Weight in Grams: 630. An Odd-Shaped History of Gibson's Weird Electric Guitars. 160 pages, 450 colour and black and white photos. Until the launch of the Flying V and Explorer in 1958, electric guitars were supposed to look like guitars. Suddenly, Gibson turned conventional design upside down, almost literally, by using straight lines and angular body shapes, changing the way electrics could look. This title tells the story of those first peculiar instruments. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVRL1; HBT. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 12. Weight: 624.
Publisher
Hal Leonard Corporation
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Original
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617130083
ISBN
9781617130083
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.56

Paperback. The untold story of a forgotten community Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBWQ; JFSP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 248.
Publisher
John Murray Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848540873
ISBN
9781848540873
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. A guide to the style of houses built in the 1930s, in which tradition continued to dominate the outside while inside art deco was all the rage. This book contains many photographs and detailed drawings. Series: England's Living History. Num Pages: 128 pages, Photographs and Drawings. BIC Classification: AMK; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 149 x 9. Weight in Grams: 246. Series: England's Living History. 128 pages, Photographs and Drawings. A guide to the style of houses built in the 1930s, in which tradition continued to dominate the outside while inside art deco was all the rage. This book contains many photographs and detailed drawings. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AMK; HBT. Dimension: 211 x 149 x 9. Weight: 242.
Publisher
Countryside Books
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846740022
ISBN
9781846740022
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.37

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138909755
ISBN
9781138909755
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.06

Hardback. Dr Nwauwa examines the long history of the demand for the establishment of universities in Colonial Africa, to which the authorities finally agreed after World War II. Num Pages: 266 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1H; 1QDB; 3JH; HBJH; HBLL; HBLW; HBTQ; JNM; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 548. "Includes bibliographical references (p. [221]-237) and index. Commissioning organisation: Apollos O. Nwauwa. xix, 245 p. 24 cm. Dust wrapper. A fine copy." Keywords: "History - Political History - Nationalism,History - Social & Economic History - Imperialism,Subjects - Education & Languages - Education"
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
272
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
KEX0016290
ISBN
9780714646688
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 122.61

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, 8pp bw plates. BIC Classification: HB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 199 x 30. Weight in Grams: 348.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784532956
ISBN
9781784532956
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.42

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