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The Americas
Paperback. A history of Black struggles for human dignity, equality, and opportunity in Atlanta from the early 1960s through the end of the initial term of Maynard Jackson, the city's first Black mayor, in 1977. It highlights the work of grassroots activists, who take centre stage alongside well-known figures. Num Pages: 312 pages, 11 photos, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1K; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; GTB; HBJK; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822337911
- ISBN
- 9780822337911
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.59
€ 31.99
€ 28.59
Contingent Work, Disrupted Lives: Labour and Community in the New Rura...
Winson, Anthony; Leach, Belinda
hardcover. The new rural economy involves a fundamental shift in the stability and security of people's lives and ultimately causes wrenching change and an arduous struggle as rural dwellers struggle to rebuild their lives in the new economic terrain. Series: Studies in Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy. Num Pages: 192 pages, 8 charts, 9 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFFS; JFSF; JHBL; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802035547
- ISBN
- 9780802035547
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.01
€ 73.01
paperback. The new rural economy involves a fundamental shift in the stability and security of people's lives and ultimately causes wrenching change and an arduous struggle as rural dwellers struggle to rebuild their lives in the new economic terrain. Series: Studies in Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy. Num Pages: 192 pages, 8 charts, 9 tables, 8 textboxes. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFFS; JFSG; JHBL; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802084262
- ISBN
- 9780802084262
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.54
€ 44.99
€ 39.54
Paperback. Demonstrates that the complex weapons embraced by the Pentagon and Congress as vital for national defense are barely adequate for engaging in outmoded 20th century forms of warfare. Editor(s): Wheeler, Winslow T. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780804769310
- ISBN
- 9780804769310
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.28
€ 27.99
€ 26.28
Paperback. This volume helps the reader understand fundamental strengths and weaknesses in America's military forces, thereby leading to a comprehension of what genuine military reform is-and is not-and what remains to be done. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1 table, 3 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780804761635
- ISBN
- 9780804761635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.53
€ 30.99
€ 27.53
Paperback. Num Pages: 244 pages. BIC Classification: 1KB; HBJK; HBTB; JFSL9; JPVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 271 x 21. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Haymarket Books
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608466290
- ISBN
- 9781608466290
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.48
€ 20.99
€ 19.48
Paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB; HRLP5; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 218 x 22. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Haymarket Books United States
- Edition
- 2 ed
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608466276
- ISBN
- 9781608466276
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.31
€ 23.99
€ 21.31
Paperback. Presents an examination of a 2005 lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a faith-based residential rehabilitation program in an Iowa state prison of America. This work casts light on the predicament of prisoners who have precious little choice about what kind of rehabilitation they receive, if they are offered any at all. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRA; JKVP1; LNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 20. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691152530
- ISBN
- 9780691152530
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.15
€ 40.99
€ 29.15
Paperback. This study shows how the feminist movement of the 1960s first found momentum in the seemingly peaceable time of the 1950s. It explores white middle class America and argues that mixed messages given to girls during this decade lent fuel to the fire that would later become known as feminism. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; GTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226072616
- ISBN
- 9780226072616
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.76
€ 32.99
€ 25.76
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 60 colour & 60 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; AJC; HBJK; JFSG; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 217 x 9. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S. United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780873517942
- ISBN
- 9780873517942
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.22
€ 15.22
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 80 colour & 80 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; AJC; HBJK; JFSG; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 253 x 9. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S. United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780873517829
- ISBN
- 9780873517829
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.22
€ 15.22
Paperback. Wing Chung Ng captures the fascinating story of the city's Chinese in their search for identity. Series: Contemporary Chinese Studies. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations, maps, tables. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBCB; 3JJP; GTB; HBJK; HBLW3; HBTB; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774807333
- ISBN
- 9780774807333
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.23
€ 40.99
€ 36.23
Hardback. Wing Chung Ng captures the fascinating story of the city's Chinese in their search for identity. Series: Contemporary Chinese Studies. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations, maps, tables. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBC; 3JJP; GTB; HBJK; HBLW3; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774807326
- ISBN
- 9780774807326
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.17
€ 113.17
Paperback. Now in its second edition, the anthology "Critical Race Feminism" presents over 40 readings on the legal status of women of colour by leading authors and scholars such as Anita Hill, Lani Guinier, Kathleen Neal Cleaver, and Angela Harris. Editor(s): Wing, Adrien Katherine. Series: Critical America Series. Num Pages: 444 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ1; JFSL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 255 x 175 x 25. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Publisher
- NYU Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814793947
- ISBN
- 9780814793947
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.61
€ 33.99
€ 30.61
Paperback. Knowledge of the principles and methods of petroleum sedimentology is essential for oil and gas exploration and exploitation. This book offers an an introduction for students in petroleum geology and applied sedimentology. It is suitable for advanced technicians, explorationists, geophysicists and petroleum engineers. Num Pages: 424 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DN; 1DVUA; 1FBXS; 1FPC; 1KBB; 1KLCM; RBGB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792334194
- ISBN
- 9780792334194
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 192.90
€ 192.90
Hardcover. Knowledge of the principles and methods of petroleum sedimentology is essential for oil and gas exploration and exploitation. This guide is designed as an introductory text in petroleum geology and applied sedimentology. It uses seven documented case histories to aid the discussion. Num Pages: 414 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DN; 1DVUA; 1FBXS; 1FPC; 1KBB; 1KLCM; RBGB; RBGL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 764.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1995th Edition
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792334187
- ISBN
- 9780792334187
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.38
€ 195.38
Paperback. Shocking, illuminating, and profoundly disturbing, this work details more than 100 cases of sexual misconduct by Republican officials, office holders, and ideological supporters. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPL; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Tin House Books United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780979419867
- ISBN
- 9780979419867
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.21
€ 18.21
Paperback. Did you ever need to spell "dogie" or need to know what a "sakey" is? This book can tell you how to spell, pronounce, and define over 5,000 terms relative to the American West. It is compiled of words brought into English from Native Americans, emigrants, Mormons, Hispanics, migrant workers, loggers, and fur trappers. Num Pages: 456 pages, 51 b&w photos, 3 maps, bib. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; 2ABM; CB; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Texas Christian University Press
- Edition
- 2nd Expanded, Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875653730
- ISBN
- 9780875653730
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.19
€ 22.19
Paperback. Reveals several central themes in the field of Atlantic history, from the concept of European empire to slavery and Diaspora Num Pages: 247 pages, 3 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; HBJ; HBTV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- NYU Press
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814747896
- ISBN
- 9780814747896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.88
€ 32.88
Hardback. Woodrow Wilson cannot remain silent on the single great issue of the campaign - American membership in the League of Nations. Not many people heed Wilson's appeals, however, and on November 2, the voters seemingly repudiate Wilson and all he stands for in a landslide majority for Harding and Coolidge. Editor(s): Link, Arthur S.; Little, J. E. Series: The Papers of Woodrow Wilson. Num Pages: 604 pages, 8 half-tones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; BG; HBJK; HBLW; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 165 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1114.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 604
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691047980
- ISBN
- 9780691047980
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 213.75
€ 213.75
Hardback. Begins with Woodrow Wilson facing domestic and international problems nearly as complex and urgent as those he had faced in Paris a month before. His main task is to assure the Senate's approval of the Treaty of Versailles, but his abilities are severely compromised by what was almost certainly a "small" stroke on July 19. Editor(s): Link, Arthur S.; Little, J. E. Series: The Papers of Woodrow Wilson. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBG; HBJK; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1085.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 688
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691047676
- ISBN
- 9780691047676
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 214.64
€ 214.64
hardcover. Sheds light on Wilson as party and parliamentary leader and diplomatist. This book also features numerous personal letters, that reveal his warmth and capacity for friendship. Editor(s): Link, Arthur S. Series: The Papers of Woodrow Wilson. Num Pages: 632 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 248 x 171 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1114.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691046525
- ISBN
- 9780691046525
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 216.33
€ 216.33
Hardback. Includes the important letters, speeches, interviews, press conferences, and public papers on Woodrow Wilson. This collection contains materials to understand Wilson's personality, his intellectual, religious, and political development, and his careers as educator, writer, orator, and statesman. It also reveals the era in which he lived. Editor(s): Link, Arthur S. Series: The Papers of Woodrow Wilson. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 914.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1979
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691046631
- ISBN
- 9780691046631
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 215.42
€ 215.42
Hardback. Opening in January 1912 with the official beginning of the Democratic preconvention presidential campaign, this book concludes in August following the Democratic nomination of Wilson for president. It documents Wilson's campaign for the nomination, focusing on the issues of tariff, trusts, and Wall Street control of credit. Editor(s): Link, Arthur S. Series: The Papers of Woodrow Wilson. Num Pages: 648 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1028.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691046457
- ISBN
- 9780691046457
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 213.75
€ 213.75