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Paperback. Reveals the design and development history of the naval Phantom, its variants and the exported designs adopted by other NATO countries. Packed with illustrations, and photographs, this book provides a technical history of one of the most famous aircraft ever built. Illustrator(s): Tooby, Adam; Morshead, Henry. Series: Air Vanguard. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JWG; JWMV3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 7. Weight in Grams: 257.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472804952
- ISBN
- 9781472804952
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
User Unfriendly will be valuable to historians of technology, students of American culture, and anyone interested in our modern dependence on machines and gadgets. Num Pages: 296 pages, 13, 13 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; 3JM; HBJK; JFFT; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 234 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421401928
- ISBN
- 9781421401928
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.52
€ 72.52
Hardcover. In 1911, when a professor took his students to tour Nanjing's shantytowns, one student was grateful as his eyes had been opened to the poverty in his own city. Years later, when another professor showed his students a film on the poor quarters of Nanjing, they demanded his expulsion. This book explores the reasons for these different reactions. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 424 pages, 35 b/w figures, 5 maps, 10 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJG; HBJF; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 164 x 36. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University Asia Center
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674021327
- ISBN
- 9780674021327
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 46.60
€ 54.99
€ 46.60
Paperback. An analysis of why relations between the United States and the Chinese Communists were hostile in the first decade of the Cold War. It discusses questions such as why Truman refused to recognize the Chinese Communists and why Mao shelled islands in the Taiwan Straits in 1958. It provides a link between domestic politics and foreign policy. Series: Princeton Studies in International History and Politics. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1 halftone 16 line illus. 1 map 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; 3JJPG; HBJF; HBJK; HBLW; JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691026374
- ISBN
- 9780691026374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.34€ 46.84
€ 59.34
€ 46.84
Hardcover. Num Pages: 192 pages, over 150 color and b/w photos. BIC Classification: 3JJPK; HBJK; HBWS2; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 223 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1002.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764322563
- ISBN
- 9780764322563
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.26€ 46.95
€ 65.26
€ 46.95
Hardback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 2 Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750933612
- ISBN
- 9780750933612
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.85
€ 26.99
€ 23.85
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472812735
- ISBN
- 9781472812735
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.67
€ 20.99
€ 19.67
Paperback. Featuring an annotated cutaway and artwork detailing the features of the ships, this book explores the design, development, and deployment of both the Essex and Independence class of light carriers that were at the forefront of many actions in World War II, including the climatic battles of Phillipine Sea and Leyte Gulf in 1944. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBJK; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 186 x 5. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846030376
- ISBN
- 9781846030376
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.50
€ 16.99
€ 12.50
Paperback. Covers the design, development and operation of USN aircraft carriers built prior to World War II, including their aircraft and weaponry. This book also explains their various successes and losses such as the first carrier vs carrier battle at Midway; the battle of the Coral Sea; the battle of the Philippine Sea; and the Operation Torch landings. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 43 b/w illustrations, 7 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; 3JJH; HBJK; HBLW; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 183 x 4. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841768908
- ISBN
- 9781841768908
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.50
€ 16.99
€ 12.50
Paperback. In 1967 - 68, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) was on the front line of the defence of South Vietnam's Quang Tri province, which was at the very heart of the Vietnam conflict. In this book, the author steps into the tropical terrain of Vietnam to assess the performance and experience of USMC and NVA forces in three savage battles. Illustrator(s): Shumate, Johnny. Series: Combat. Num Pages: 80 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JJPK; HBJF; HBJK; HBWS2; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 185 x 7. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472808998
- ISBN
- 9781472808998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.72
€ 20.99
€ 19.72
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Laurier, Jim. Series: Combat Aircraft. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBJF; HBJK; HBLW3; HBWS2; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 185 x 8. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849087513
- ISBN
- 9781849087513
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.75
€ 23.99
€ 20.75
Paperback. In 1938, the United States abandoned the constraints imposed by the Washington Teaty and began work on a different class of super-battleships. This book covers the design, construction, and employment of the four Iowa-class battleships, the largest in the American fleet. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW; HBW; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 188 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846035111
- ISBN
- 9781846035111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.10
€ 21.99
€ 18.10
Paperback. Explains the evolution of the Rangers' missions in Panama, the first Gulf War, Somalia and the post 9/11 invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan. This title reveals the training and organizational changes that the unit has undergone and investigates in particular how their doctrine and tactics have changed during the 14-year war in Afghanistan. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 30 b/w; 28 col. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; 3JM; HBJK; HBLW3; HBWS; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 250 x 6. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472815408
- ISBN
- 9781472815408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.86
€ 19.99
€ 14.86
Paperback. The US Army AH-1 was the world's first purpose-built attack helicopter, and was used by the US Army in the Vietnam War. This manual discusses the history, technology and crew of the AH-1, and includes first-hand accounts, archival footage and scale plans of all major US Army AH-1 variants. Illustrator(s): Laurier, Jim. Series: Osprey Combat Aircraft. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBJK; HBWS2; JWG; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 171 x 8. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841766065
- ISBN
- 9781841766065
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.75
€ 23.99
€ 20.75
Paperback. The armored division were the shock force of the US Army's combat formulations during the fighting in northwest Europe in the final year of the war. This book examines the combat mission of the armored division in the US Army wartime doctrine. Series: Battle Orders S. Num Pages: 96 pages, 32 b&w illustrations, 11 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJD; HBJK; HBWQ; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 184 x 8. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841765648
- ISBN
- 9781841765648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 23.75
€ 29.99
€ 23.75
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 50ill.8col.ill. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBJF; HBJK; HBWQ; JWKT; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 183 x 6. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841768410
- ISBN
- 9781841768410
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.04
€ 23.99
€ 19.04
Paperback. The 10th was the only US mountain division to be raised in World War II, and still has a high profile, being involved in operations from Iraq to Somalia and from Haiti to Afghanistan. Featuring artwork and rare photographs, this title tells the story of the US Army's only mountain division in action during the closing months of World War II. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b/w; 8 col. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 249 x 7. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849088084
- ISBN
- 9781849088084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.06
€ 21.99
€ 18.06
Paperback. The tumultuous 1960s saw a generation of Latin American youth enter into political life in unprecedented numbers. In this book, the author explores how the Uruguayan student movement of 1968 shaped leftist politics in the country for decades to come. Translator(s): Perez Carrara, Laura. Series: Violence in Latin American History. Num Pages: 256 pages, 9 b/w. BIC Classification: 1KLSU; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3; JPWF; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520290013
- ISBN
- 9780520290013
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.06
€ 33.99
€ 25.06
Paperback. Presents a chronological and topical description of the founding and growth of cities in the United States, from the first European settlements until 1920, addressing the economic, social, and political aspects of urban development. This book is useful for undergraduates enrolled in American history survey courses. Num Pages: 174 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Krieger Publishing Company
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781575241654
- ISBN
- 9781575241654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.78
€ 29.78
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 370 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JB; HBJD; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 685.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691643724
- ISBN
- 9780691643724
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.08
€ 195.08