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Paperback. Chronicles a harsh world in which young women faced the realities of sex for sale and were deprived of their freedom and identity. This work also tells of the author's life after leaving the geisha house, painting a panorama of the grinding poverty of rural life in wartime Japan. Translator(s): Rowley, G. G. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJG; BGA; HBJF; HBLW; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 168. Clean copy with some shelf wear
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
SKU
KOC0012729
ISBN
9780099462040
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 314 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAP; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 488.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
314
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691610634
ISBN
9780691610634
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.49
€ 42.14

Hardback. Editor(s): Schaeffer, Kurtis R.; Kapstein, Matthew T.; Tuttle, Gray. Series: Introduction to Asian Civilizations. Num Pages: 856 pages, Maps: 2,. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 237 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1278.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
856
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231135986
ISBN
9780231135986
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.32
€ 100.69

paperback. The author began a journey in 1774 that would take them from Edinburgh to the Caribbean Islands and then to America. This work is an account of this voyage through letters to a friend in Scotland. The letters describe the sights, scenery, and social life she encountered. Editor(s): Andrews, Evangeline Walker; Andrews, Charles McLean. Num Pages: 342 pages, Illus., maps. BIC Classification: HBJK; RGR; WTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 409.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
342
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803259539
ISBN
9780803259539
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.90

Hardback. This book presents articles on the French Revolution, introduced and contextualised for student readers. It includes interpretations from a number of world-renowned historians and covers topics including: the Enlightenment; the origins of the revolution; and class, cultural and social perspectives. Editor(s): Schechter, Ronald. Series: Blackwell Essential Readings in History. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLL; HBTV; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 31. Weight in Grams: 630.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631212706
ISBN
9780631212706
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.73

Paperback. Exquisite hand-colored photographs taken in Savannah, Georgia, between 1900 and 1930 are preserved in a lovely souvenir book, or perforated for removal. At 5" x 7" inches, they fit standard frames, ready to proudly display, or to mail to friends. Num Pages: 20 pages, 20 hstoric color images. BIC Classification: 1KBBFG; 3JJC; 3JJF; 3JJG; HBJK; HBLW; WCS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 188 x 6. Weight in Grams: 130.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
20
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764325724
ISBN
9780764325724
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.22

An official, verbatim transcript of the proceedings of a Joint Fighter Conference held in October 1944, including frank discussion on the operational and technical capabilities of the P-39, P-47, P-51, P-38, Corsair, Hellcat, P-61, YP-59, Mosquito, Spitfire, and other allied aircraft. Num Pages: 416 pages, over 100 b/w photographs, charts. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 233 x 34. Weight in Grams: 898.
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764304040
ISBN
9780764304040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 28.26

This facsimile reprint of the very rare 345th Bombardment Group (M) war book appears here in a new quality edition. The 345th Bombardment Group, the famed Air Apaches, flew against the Japanese in heavily armed B-25s in hair-raising low level bombing and strafing attacks. Num Pages: 304 pages, over 570 b/w photos, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWQ; JWD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 289 x 226 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1744.
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764302183
ISBN
9780764302183
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.67
€ 39.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 800+ photos and drawings. BIC Classification: AM; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 303 x 229 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1662.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764319693
ISBN
9780764319693
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 25.12

Paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages, 52 color & 64 b/w images. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; HBJK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 216 x 7. Weight in Grams: 338.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764325328
ISBN
9780764325328
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 15.71

Num Pages: 112 pages, 500+ color photos, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWQ; YFB. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 286 x 224 x 16. Weight in Grams: 930.
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764302589
ISBN
9780764302589
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 32.18

This book is the actual cruise book of CAG 86 which was originally published just after World War II. This quality, large format volume contains biographies of all VF, VBF, VB, VT and Air Group Combat personnel, as well as those serving on the USS Wasp. Included are photos of pilots in their aircraft, group portraits, and combat scenes. Num Pages: 272 pages, over 300 b/w photos. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWQ; JWG; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 313 x 236 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1962.
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764302213
ISBN
9780764302213
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 39.14

Paperback. Features the lives of people - from German children fathered by black Occupation soldiers to communist activists, from surviving Jews to Turkish 'guest' workers, from young hoodlums to middle-class mothers. This book shows how they experienced and represented the institutions and social forces that shaped their lives and defined the wider culture. Editor(s): Schissler, Hanna. Num Pages: 448 pages, 3 tables, 22 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DFGW; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; GTB; HBJD; HBLW3; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 31. Weight in Grams: 740.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691058207
ISBN
9780691058207
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.49
€ 42.00

Paperback. Tales of hauntings, strange happenings and other local lore throughout the Sunshine state! Illustrator(s): Hoffman, Paul. Series: Spooky. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBS; HBJK; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 137 x 13. Weight in Grams: 16.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762751228
ISBN
9780762751228
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.37

Paperback. Illustrator(s): Hoffman, Paul. Series: Spooky. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBJK; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 137 x 15. Weight in Grams: 16.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762751266
ISBN
9780762751266
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.42

Paperback. Illustrator(s): Hoffman, Paul. Series: Spooky. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; HBJK; VXQ; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 18.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493027125
ISBN
9781493027125
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.63

Paperback. Illustrator(s): Hoffman, Paul. Series: Spooky. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; HBJK; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493027132
ISBN
9781493027132
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.78

paperback. Tales of hauntings, strange happenings and other local lore throughout the Centennial state! Series: Spooky. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBJK; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 137 x 15. Weight in Grams: 16.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Globe Pequot United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780762764105
ISBN
9780762764105
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.42

Paperback. Pull up a chair or gather round the campfire and get ready for creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences in the Hoosier State. Whether read around the campfire on a dark and stormy night or from the backseat of the family van on the way to grandma's, this is a collection to treasure. Series: Spooky. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; HBJK; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 137 x 15. Weight in Grams: 16.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762764211
ISBN
9780762764211
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.27

A commoner's presentation to the emperor of a lucky omen from his garden, the repercussions for his family, and several retellings of the incident provide the background for this introduction to Ming society, culture, and politics. This work includes discussions of the founding of the Ming dynasty; the character of the first emperor; and more. Num Pages: 176 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3H; 3JB; 3JD; HBJF; HBLC; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
141
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872208254
ISBN
9780872208254
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 32.61

Hardback. An authoritative volume of historiographical essays that survey the state of US diplomatic history. The essays cover the entire range of the history of American foreign relations from the colonial period to the present. Editor(s): Schulzinger, Robert (University of Colorado, USA). Series: Blackwell Companions to American History. Num Pages: 576 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBT; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 182 x 257 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1246.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631223153
ISBN
9780631223153
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 219.03

Paperback. * An authoritative historiographical volume that surveys the state of U.S. diplomatic history. *25 essays cover the entire history of American foreign relations from the colonial period to the present. * Discusses the major sources and analyzes the most influential books and articles in the field. Editor(s): Schulzinger, Robert (University of Colorado, USA). Series: Blackwell Companions to American History. Num Pages: 576 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 31. Weight in Grams: 928.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405149860
ISBN
9781405149860
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.11

Hardback. By focusing on such controversies and conflicts as the status of women, relations between the sexes, class antagonisms and the growth of a commercial mass culture, this book offers a new interpretation of the key decade of the 1920s and its significance for contemporary Thailand. Series: Asia/Pacific/Perspectives. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FMT; 3JJ; GTB; HBJF; HBLW; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 485.
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742501560
ISBN
9780742501560
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.15

Paperback. By focusing on such controversies and conflicts as the status of women, relations between the sexes, class antagonisms and the growth of a commercial mass culture, this book offers a new interpretation of the key decade of the 1920s and its significance for contemporary Thailand. Series: Asia/Pacific/Perspectives. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FMT; 3JJ; GTB; HBJF; HBLW; JFC; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 148 x 16. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742501577
ISBN
9780742501577
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.08

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