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Paperback. Examines how trade unionism has waxed and waned in the nation's political and moral imagination, among both devoted partisans and intransigent foes. This book takes us all the way to the organizing fever of Los Angeles, where the labor movement stands at the center of the effort to transform millions of new immigrants into alert citizen unionists. Series: Politics and Society in Twentieth Century America. Num Pages: 400 pages, 28 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBTB; KNXB2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 236 x 25. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Revised and Expanded edition with a New preface an
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691160276
- ISBN
- 9780691160276
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.36
€ 25.99
€ 22.36
Paperback. Theoretically sophisticated ethnographies of different aspects of various governments, showing the importance of such work to anthropology and to the study of states in general. Editor(s): Stepputat, Finn. Series: Politics, History, & Culture. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: HBTQ; HBTR; JHMP; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 150 x 27. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822327981
- ISBN
- 9780822327981
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.93
€ 33.99
€ 30.93
Paperback. From May Day revels and Midsummer fires, to Harvest Home, and Hallowe'en, to the twelve days of Christmas, Ronald Hutton takes us on a fascinating journey through the ritual year in Britain. This comprehensive and engaging study covers the whole sweep of history from the earliest written records to the present day. Num Pages: 560 pages, 1 figure, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBTB; HRCC2; HRCR; HRLF; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 34. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 560
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192854483
- ISBN
- 9780192854483
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.79
€ 20.99
€ 16.79
Paperback. Many thousands of people kill themselves every year, and many more are left behind to grieve. This book recounts individual suicide cases from the Bible and ancient Greeks to the present day and analyzes how ideas about suicide have changed over time. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 206 x 25. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300209365
- ISBN
- 9780300209365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.50
€ 17.99
€ 14.50
Hardback. This book examines the enormous riskiness of transatlantic trade in 18th century Spain and argues that many of the long-condemned commercial practices were vital accommodations to pervasive risk and uncertainty. Series: Social Science History. Num Pages: 408 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLL; HBTQ; KCLT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 27. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804785426
- ISBN
- 9780804785426
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.75
€ 91.75
Paperback. ILLUSTRATED with 200 photographs, all of which were taken by the author, this evocative book reveals developments in fishing boats built to the requirements of mostly Scottish fishermen from the mid-1960s to the late 1980s. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBTB; KNAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752456089
- ISBN
- 9780752456089
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. Unveils the radical roots of modern dance and recalls the excitement and energy of New York City in the 1930s. This book explores the relationship between the modern dance movement and leftist political activism in this period. Num Pages: 264 pages, 58 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; 3JJH; ASD; HBTB; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822319481
- ISBN
- 9780822319481
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.40
€ 29.99
€ 27.40
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; 3JH; 3JJC; HBTK; TRF; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Caitlin Press Canada
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781894759205
- ISBN
- 9781894759205
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.68
€ 16.99
€ 12.68
Paperback. Steve Biko inspired a generation of black South Africans to claim their true identity and refuse to be a part of their own oppression. This book shows how fundamental he was to the reawakening and transformation of South Africa in the second half of the twentieth century - and just how relevant he remains. Series: Ohio Short Histories of Africa. Num Pages: 160 pages, yes b&w photos. BIC Classification: BGHA; HBTV; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 110 x 9. Weight in Grams: 128.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Ohio University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821420256
- ISBN
- 9780821420256
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.53
€ 17.99
€ 17.53
Paperback. Stir It Up explores the changing aims of home economics while putting the phenomena of Martha Stewart, Rachael Ray, Ty Pennington, and the "Mommy Wars" into historical context. Num Pages: 240 pages, 15 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780812221213
- ISBN
- 9780812221213
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
Paperback. A collection of over 200 photographs and illustrations that covers Stockport town centre, Vernon Park, Portwood and Brinnington, Tiviot Dale and Lancashire Hill, the Heatons and Edgeley, Cale Green and Davenport, taking in the sights and scenes and highlighting points of note. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 247 x 14. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752411286
- ISBN
- 9780752411286
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Sheet map, folded. .
- Publisher
- Alan Godfrey Maps
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847843142
- ISBN
- 9781847843142
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.03
€ 7.03
Paperback. Packed with informative tales, this title features nautical facts and feats, including superstitions at sea, the history of animals on the waves - until 1975 when all animals were banned from Royal Navy ships - and how the inventor of the umbrella helped man the British Navy. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HBTM; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091958602
- ISBN
- 9780091958602
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.81
€ 20.99
€ 16.81
Paperback. Slavery's impact on children and families Series: Blacks in the Diaspora. Num Pages: 544 pages, 17 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253222640
- ISBN
- 9780253222640
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.70
€ 32.99
€ 29.70
Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFC; WCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 21. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062334701
- ISBN
- 9780062334701
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.66
€ 13.99
€ 10.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, maps, black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJPK; HBTB; JFSK; JPWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- Saint Martin's Griffin,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2 Mti
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312671938
- ISBN
- 9780312671938
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.20
€ 26.99
€ 20.20
Paperback. Num Pages: 294 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JPFC; JPFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- PM Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604867473
- ISBN
- 9781604867473
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 23.57
€ 32.99
€ 23.57
Paperback. Kent, the "Garden of England", was also the market garden for its giant neighbour, London. Num Pages: 160 pages, 167 b/w photographs, 6 illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; 1DBKESL; HBTB; JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 168 x 13. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- University of Hertfordshire Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902806303
- ISBN
- 9781902806303
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.57
€ 19.99
€ 18.57
Paperback. An anthology, a sampling of stories from the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry, more commonly known as the Berger Inquiry. Num Pages: 154 pages. BIC Classification: HBJQ; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 225 x 9. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Alberta Press
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780973884524
- ISBN
- 9780973884524
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.05
€ 20.99
€ 17.05
Hardcover. This is the story of the fighting underground of the Jews of Kovno, Lithuania, in World War II. The authors, Zvie A. Brown and Dov Levin, were themselves members of the underground, and this well-researched book based on documentary material, verbal and written testimonies, memoirs of witnesses, is supplemented by the authors own accounts. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: HBTZ1; HBWQ; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 243 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1214.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Gefen Publishing House Israel
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789652296160
- ISBN
- 9789652296160
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 31.73
€ 47.99
€ 31.73
Hardcover. Num Pages: 208 pages, 160 colour/black& white illustrations and photographs. BIC Classification: HBTB; JHBS; WSSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 289 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1280. 208 pages, 160 colour/black& white illustrations and photographs. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBTB; JHBS; WSSC. Dimension: 244 x 289 x 23. Weight: 1282.
- Publisher
- Dewi Lewis Ltd
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905928071
- ISBN
- 9781905928071
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.76
€ 33.99
€ 28.76
hardcover. This volume is an "A to Z" collection of over 700 authoritative yet highly readable articles containing descriptive information about the major types, elements, characters, themes, titles and reference points in storytelling. Editor(s): Leeming, David Adams; Sader, Marion. Num Pages: 556 pages, illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: CBP; CFG; DSB; GBC; HBTD; JFHF; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 187 x 265 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1212.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 556
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573560252
- ISBN
- 9781573560252
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.80
€ 119.80
Paperback. Num Pages: 278 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJG; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Publisher
- NeWest Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 278
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781897126820
- ISBN
- 9781897126820
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.54
€ 23.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. "Also available as an ebook"--Title page verso. Series: Nation of Nations. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; DQ; HBTB; JFSL4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781479857081
- ISBN
- 9781479857081
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.83
€ 33.99
€ 30.83