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The Americas

paperback. Providing heterogeneous accounts of the intersections between the fine art world with literature, jazz, film, and theater in New York, Paris, Milan, Brazil, and Cuba between 1959 and 1960, the contributors show this period to be pivotal in the culture and politics of Western Europe and the Americas. Editor(s): Guilbaut, Serge; O'Brian, John. Num Pages: 352 pages, 67 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1K; 3JJPG; ACXD; APFA; HBTB; HBTW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780822360414
ISBN
9780822360414
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.42

Hardback. Providing heterogeneous accounts of the intersections between the fine art world with literature, jazz, film, and theater in New York, Paris, Milan, Brazil, and Cuba between 1959 and 1960, the contributors show this period to be pivotal in the culture and politics of Western Europe and the Americas. Editor(s): Guilbaut, Serge; O'Brian, John. Num Pages: 352 pages, 67 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1K; 3JJPG; ACXD; APFA; HBTB; HBTW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780822360230
ISBN
9780822360230
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.38

Paperback. An interpretation of the political and cultural history of the early cold war years. The author argues that art is part of the general culture, not autonomous or above it. Translator(s): Goldhammer, A. Num Pages: 288 pages, facsimiles. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACXD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 434.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226310398
ISBN
9780226310398
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.63

Paperback. Explores Mexico and its romance with the image as well as othe issues of Spanish colonialism. Translator(s): Maclean, Heather. Series: Latin America Otherwise. Num Pages: 296 pages, 20 b&w photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; GTB; HBJK; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5893 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 481.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822326434
ISBN
9780822326434
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.31

Paperback. * A unique historical contribution to the origins of what we now think of as globalization . * Gruzinski shows us that the opening up of cultures to other worlds is not new and occurred at the dawn of the modern age. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QFM; HBJK; HBTB; JFSR2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 298.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745647531
ISBN
9780745647531
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.57

Hardback. * A unique historical contribution to the origins of what we now think of as globalization . * Gruzinski shows us that the opening up of cultures to other worlds is not new and occurred at the dawn of the modern age. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QFM; HBJK; HBTB; JFSR2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 217 x 144 x 23. Weight in Grams: 402.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745647524
ISBN
9780745647524
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.45

Hardback. Illuminates the challenges faced by Canada's war-blinded veterans and outlines the history of the Sir Arthur Pearson Association of War Blinded, an advocacy group for all Canadian veterans and blind citizens. Series: Studies in Canadian Military History Series. Num Pages: 464 pages, 54 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBJK; HBLW; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 6452 x 4522. Weight in Grams: 1066.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780774818551
ISBN
9780774818551
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.77

Hardback. A comprehensive, at times intimate, portrait of Verdun and Verdunites, both English and French, during the Second World War. Series: Studies in Canadian Military History. Num Pages: 320 pages, 30 b/w photos, 15 tables, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBCQ; 3JJH; HBJK; HBTB; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780774812603
ISBN
9780774812603
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.38

A Companion to Theodore Roosevelt is the first comprehensive anthology to encompass Roosevelt as whole, highlighting both his multi-faceted personality and his skilled diplomacy. It provides background and interpretive reading for the non-specialist while also addressing the needs of scholars seeking in-depth knowledge. Editor(s): Ricard, Serge. Series: Wiley Blackwell Companions to American History. Num Pages: 612 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 184 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1230.
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
612
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444331400
ISBN
9781444331400
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 247.34

Hardback. Between 1847 and 1935 the Maya on the Yucatan peninsula rebelled against their oppression and were eventually defeated by Mexican troops. The Canadian photographer Serge Barbeau has visited the descendants of those Maya rebels. This volume reproduces in oversize format his expressive portraits documenting their desire for independence. Num Pages: 96 pages, 27 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; AJCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 271 x 394 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1450.
Publisher
Hirmer Verlag
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783777426198
ISBN
9783777426198
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 44.07

A prominent member of the Manhattan Project, Robert Serber was one of a team of scientists who assembled the bombs on Tinina Island for transport to Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He was also one of the first Americans to walk among the Japanese ruins after the catastrophe. This revealing self portrait is the story of Serber's life before, during, and after World War II. Series: George B. Pegram Lectures S. Num Pages: 240 pages, 67 photographs. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; BG; HBJF; HBJK; HBWQ; JWMN; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231105460
ISBN
9780231105460
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.28

This book explores the role that the High Academy of the Quechua Language plays in language policy and planning, and revitalization efforts for Quechua in the Andean region. This book would appeal to researchers of the Quechua language, and those studying Indigenous language policy and planning, maintenance and revitalization. Series: Multilingual Matters. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; 2JSQ; CFB; JNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 165 x 241 x 21. Weight in Grams: 590.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783094240
ISBN
9781783094240
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 163.15

Hardcover. AUTOPSY OF AMERICA; The Death of a Nation is a harrowing look deep inside the crumbling apocalyptic landscape of America through the eyes of Photojournalist Seph Lawless. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AJB; AJCR; AMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 251. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Carpet Bombing Culture
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908211491
ISBN
9781908211491
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.79

Paperback. Bestselling author and national conservative leader Jim DeMint believes that by making America small again - by turning to family and community, we can rebuild our great nation FROM THE GROUND UP. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 205 x 132 x 21. Weight in Grams: 276.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company
Condition
New
SKU
V9781455549825
ISBN
9781455549825
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.21

Paperback. * One of America's greatest leaders tells his personal story - of his legendary family, politics, and fifty years at the centre of national events Num Pages: 544 pages, Section: 40, colour photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; BM; HBJK; HBLW3; JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 38. Weight in Grams: 482. Good clean copy showing some age and shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Abacus
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KMK0003745
ISBN
9780349123493
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Chronicles the efforts of a historic joint House-Senate inquiry to get to the bottom of our intelligence failures on 9/11 in 2001. This study provides a grim reminder of the challenges that remain in the war on terror. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; JPSH; JPWL2. Category: (ES) Secondary; (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 524.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Univ Pr of Kansas
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700616268
ISBN
9780700616268
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.53

paperback. With innovative scientific investigation and bold recommendations, this report, prefaced by Senator Nolin, is an indispensable tool in the national and international debate surrounding cannabis. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFFH1; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 125 x 17. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Edition
Abridged
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780802086303
ISBN
9780802086303
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 39.70

Paperback. How has Judaism, a religion defined by its minority status, attained equal footing with Catholicism and Protestantism in dominating modern American religious life? This work, revealing the effects of this evolution on Jews in America and on America in general, encompasses politics and culture. Editor(s): Seltzer, Robert M.; Cohen, Norman S. Num Pages: 486 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRJ; JFC; JFSR1; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 734.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
486
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814780015
ISBN
9780814780015
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.71

Hardback. Editor(s): Wynne, Selma E. Num Pages: 111 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 237 x 13. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634633314
ISBN
9781634633314
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.92
€ 132.34

Paperback. Explains why US policies hamper North-South reconciliation and reunification. Assessing North Korean capabilities and the motivations that have led to its forward deployments, this book spells out the arms control concessions by North Korea, South Korea, and the United States necessary to ease the dangers of confrontation. Num Pages: 448 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FPKN; 1KBB; GTB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 657.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691116266
ISBN
9780691116266
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.05
€ 44.89

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