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For more than thirty years, musician Carlos Varela has been a guide to the heart, soul, and sound of Havana. My Havana is a lyrical exploration of Varela's life and work, and of the vibrant musical, literary, and cinematic culture of his generation. Editor(s): Cumana, Maria Caridad; Dubinsky, Karen; De La Cruz, Xenia Reloba. Num Pages: 312 pages, 4. BIC Classification: 1KJC; AVG; DSB; HBJK; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442647718
- ISBN
- 9781442647718
Condition: New
€ 96.60
€ 96.60
Paperback. The prehistoric civic-ceremonial center of Tibes is located on the southern coast of Puerto Rico, just north of the modern coastal city of Ponce. This volume examines the geophysical, paleoethnobotanical, faunal, lithics, base rock, osteology, bone chemistry and nutrition, social landscape, and ceremonial constructs employed at Tibes. Editor(s): Curet, L. Antonio; Stringer, Lisa M. Series Editor(s): Curet, L. Antonio. Series: Caribbean Archaeology and Ethnohistory Series. Num Pages: 392 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJP; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817355791
- ISBN
- 9780817355791
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.89
€ 56.89
paperback. Editor(s): Currie, Ruth; Bryant, Emma Spaulding. Series: Reconstructing America. Num Pages: 518 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 30. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 518
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- SKU
- V9780823222742
- ISBN
- 9780823222742
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.72
€ 45.72
Hardback. Aiming to provide a corrective to the rhetoric of suspicion and fear surrounding discussions of Muslims in the United States, this book emphasizes Muslims' continuing impact on American society and culture. It also includes records from the large-scale migrations of the 1880s; and racial, ethnic, and religious trends of the 1960s. Editor(s): Curtis, Edward E., IV. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 35. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231139564
- ISBN
- 9780231139564
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.54
€ 166.54
The New Black Gods. Arthur Huff Fauset and the Study of African Americ...
. Ed(S): Curtis, Edward E., Iv; Sigler, Danie...
Paperback. Taking the influential work of Arthur Huff Fauset as a starting point to break down the false dichotomy that exists between mainstream and marginal, this title features a new generation of scholars who offer fresh ideas for understanding the religious expressions of African Americans in the United States. Editor(s): Curtis, Edward E., IV; Sigler, Danielle Brune. Series: Religion in North America. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAC; JFSL3. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 21. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253220578
- ISBN
- 9780253220578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.07
€ 35.07
Multiculturalism on Campus: Theory, Models, and Practices for Understa...
. Ed(S): Cuyjet, Michael J.; Linder, Chris; H...
paperback. Introduces readers to the key theories and models for understanding the complexity of the students they serve, and for reflecting on their own values and motivations. It provides an array of case studies, discussion questions, examples of best practice, and recommendations about resources for use in the classroom. Editor(s): Cuyjet, Michael J.; Linder, Chris; Howard-Hamilton, Mary F.; Cooper, Diane L. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNFR; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Stylus Publishing United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620364161
- ISBN
- 9781620364161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.15
€ 48.15
Print Culture in a Diverse America (The History of Media and Communica...
. Ed(S): Danky, James P.; Wiegand, Wayne A.
paperback. In the modern era there arose a prolific and vibrant print culture - books, newspapers, and magazines issued by and for diverse, often marginalized, groups. This collection offers a fresh foray into the multicultural world of reading and readers in the United States. Editor(s): Danky, James P.; Wiegand, Wayne A. Series: The History of Communication. Num Pages: 304 pages, 5 linecuts. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTC; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252066993
- ISBN
- 9780252066993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.19
€ 44.19
Anooshi Lingit Aani Ka, Russians in Tlingit America
. Ed(S): Dauenhauer, Nora Marks; Dauenhauer, ...
paperback. Traces the series of events which culminated in the 1802 and 1804 Battles of Sitka, a turning point in the history of the Tlingit people of southeast Alaska and, ultimately, in the history of America. Editor(s): Dauenhauer, Nora Marks; Dauenhauer, Richard; Black, Lydia T. Series: Classics of Tlingit Oral Literature. Num Pages: 560 pages, 55 illus., 20 in color. BIC Classification: 1KBBWK; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBW; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 7128 x 5499 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295986012
- ISBN
- 9780295986012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.25
€ 54.25
Hardback. Editor(s): Davies, Wade; Clow, Richmond L. Series: Native American Bibliography Series. Num Pages: 648 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBCR; JFSL9; LNDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 220 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1952.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810862357
- ISBN
- 9780810862357
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 304.24
€ 304.24
Hardback. A captivating time, the 60s and 70s now draw more attention than ever. The first substantial work by historians has appeared only in the last few years, and this volume offers an important contribution. These meticulously researched essays offer new perspectives on the Cold War and global relations in the 1960s and 70s. Editor(s): Davis, Belinda J.; Mausbach, Wilfried; Klimke, Martin. Series: Protest, Culture and Society. Num Pages: 358 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFGW; 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBJD; HBJK; HBLW3; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 170 x 241 x 26. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845456511
- ISBN
- 9781845456511
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.95
€ 149.95
The Boisterous Sea of Liberty. A Documentary History of America from D...
. Ed(S): Davis, David Brion; Mintz, Steven
Paperback. This volume explores how Americans understand the central issues, problems, and decisions that shaped American history during the nation's formative period. It includes many personal letters and other texts that offer first-hand accounts of the major issues of early American history. Editor(s): Davis, David Brion; Mintz, Steven. Num Pages: 608 pages, halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3J; HBJK; HBLH; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 177 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195116700
- ISBN
- 9780195116700
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.46
€ 52.46
Paperback. The 2000 presidential election was one of the closest in history, yet this book shows that the Latino vote and voice in the election were limited in impact. Editor(s): De la Garza, Rodolfo O.; DeSipio, Louis. Series: Spectrum Series: Race and Ethnicity in National and Global Politics. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; JFSL4; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 246 x 17. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742535916
- ISBN
- 9780742535916
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.25
€ 66.25
This second edition features all new cases, as well as adding an introductory chapter that provides a framework and tools for health policy analysis in Canada. Editor(s): Deber, Raisa B.; Mah, Catherine L. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JPQB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 35. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442640221
- ISBN
- 9781442640221
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 135.55
€ 135.55
Paperback. Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEX-NONEMicrosoftInternetExplorer4"Out of Many, One People" paints a complex and fascinating picture of life in colonial Jamaica, and demonstrates how archaeology has contributed to heritage preservation on the island. Editor(s): Delle, James A.; Hauser, Mark W.; Armstrong, Douglas V. Series: Caribbean Archaeology and Ethnohistory Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJWJ; 3JB; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; HBJK; HBTQ; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 587.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817356484
- ISBN
- 9780817356484
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.74
€ 50.74
Paperback. Examines the literatures of the Caribbean from an ecocritical perspective in all language areas of the region. This book explores the ways in which the history of transplantation and settlement has provided unique challenges and opportunities for establishing a sense of place and an environmental ethic in the Caribbean. Editor(s): DeLoughrey, Elizabeth M.; Gosson, Renee K.; Handley, George B. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJ; 2AB; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 27. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813923727
- ISBN
- 9780813923727
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.81
€ 53.81
Paperback. Presents a collection of essays by noted scholars such as Kellner, Fine, McLaren, Richardson, Denzin and Giroux, in response to the events following September 11. Editor(s): Denzin, Norman K.; Lincoln, Dr. Yvonna S. Series: Crossroads in Qualitative Inquiry. Num Pages: 240 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; JFC; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759103504
- ISBN
- 9780759103504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.30
€ 63.30
Hardback. Editor(s): Deslippe, Dennis A.; Fure-Slocum, Eric; McKerley, John W. Series: Working Class in American History. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSC; KCF; KNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252040498
- ISBN
- 9780252040498
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.36
€ 167.36
This volume of original essays by leading scholars is an innovative, thorough introduction to the history and culture of California from its inception to the present day. Editor(s): Deverell, William; Igler, David. Series: Wiley Blackwell Companions to American History. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 183 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1094.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405161831
- ISBN
- 9781405161831
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 274.02
€ 274.02
Paperback. Schamis, Andreas Schedler, Mitchell A. Seligson, Lourdes Sola, Arturo Valenzuela, Donna Lee Van Cott Editor(s): Diamond, Larry; Plattner, Marc F.; Abente Brun, Diego. Series: A Journal of Democracy Book. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1KL; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801890598
- ISBN
- 9780801890598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.55
€ 34.55
Paperback. The mere notion of examining local elections in Latin America would have produced a puzzled look and a simple question: Why? Editor(s): Dietz, Henry A.; Shidlo, Gil. Series: Latin American Silhouettes. Num Pages: 298 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHF; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 147 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842026284
- ISBN
- 9780842026284
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.82
€ 52.82