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The Americas

Paperback. Provides fresh new translations of Native oral literatures of the American Southwest, a region of vital and varied cultures and languages. The collection features songs, stories, chants, and orations from the four major language groups: Yuman, Nadine (Apachean), Uto-Aztecan, and Kiowa-Tanoan. Editor(s): Kozak, David L. Series: Native Literatures of the Americas. Num Pages: 696 pages, 6 illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2JN; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 41. Weight in Grams: 954.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
696
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803215757
ISBN
9780803215757
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 79.72

Paperback. Explores the history of the United States Navy's secret development of code-breaking computers and their adaptation to solve a critical fleet radar data handling problem in the Navy's first seaborne digital computer system - that went to sea in 1962. Series: Perspectives. Num Pages: 492 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HB; JWF; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 189 x 26. Weight in Grams: 845.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
492
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471472209
ISBN
9780471472209
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 94.23

Paperback. Editor(s): Brown, David L.; Swanson, Louis E. Series: Rural Studies. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; HBJK; HBLW; JFSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780271022420
ISBN
9780271022420
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 36.45

Paperback. What does it mean to be queer and Asian-American at the turn of the century? This title considers how Asian-American racial identity and queer sexuality interconnect in mutually shaping and complicating ways. It gathers an array of voices and experiences that represent the communities of a queer Asian-America. Editor(s): Eng, David L.; Hom, Alice Y. Series: Asian American History and Culture Series. Num Pages: 445 pages, 13 b&w photographs, 7 cartoons. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB; JFSK1; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 794.
Publisher
Temple University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566396400
ISBN
9781566396400
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 47.57

Paperback. Bring together the fields of Asian American studies and psychoanalytic theory and explores the role of sexuality in racial formation and the place of race in sexual identity. This title examines images - literary, visual, and filmic - that configure past and contemporary perceptions of Asian American men as emasculated, homosexualized, or queer. Series: Perverse Modernities: A Series Edited by Jack Halberstam and Lisa Lowe. Num Pages: 304 pages, 14 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ2; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 144 x 235 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822326366
ISBN
9780822326366
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.33

Paperback. Queer Liberalism and the Racialization of Intimacy. 288 pages, 34 illustrations. Investigates the emergence of 'queer liberalism', the empowerment of certain gays and lesbians in the United States economically through an increasingly visible and mass-mediated queer consumer lifestyle, and politically through legal protection of rights to privacy and intimacy. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSK. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 20. Weight: 422.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Duke University Press
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822347323
ISBN
9780822347323
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 29.14

Hardback. Provides a theoretical analysis of how Asian migration and diaspora support the consolidation of gay and lesbian family and intimacy in our colorblind age, and develops a poststructuralist account of kinship. Num Pages: 268 pages, 34 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780822347156
ISBN
9780822347156
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.62

Hardback. Beginning with an account of the religious culture of the late colonial era, this book surveys the religious groups in each colony. It describes the various forms of Deism that flourished in America, highlighting the influence this intellectual movement had on the founding generation. Num Pages: 240 pages, 20 halftones. BIC Classification: 1K; HBJK; HBLH; HRAX; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 150 x 25. Weight in Grams: 405.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195300925
ISBN
9780195300925
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.86

Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RPC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801448522
ISBN
9780801448522
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 147.48

Paperback. Wry and insightful, "Shakespeare, Einstein, and the Bottom Line" takes readers on a cross-country tour of the most powerful trend in academic life today--the rise of business values and the belief that efficiency, immediate practical usefulness, and marketplace triumph are the best measures of a university's success. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 388.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674016347
ISBN
9780674016347
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 32.38

Paperback. The rich have always valued early education. More middle-class parents have realized that a good preschool is the smartest investment they can make in their children's future in a competitive world. This work shows that their needs are key to the call for universal preschool. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 406.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674032354
ISBN
9780674032354
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 37.26

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199391097
ISBN
9780199391097
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.65

Hardback. Making a significant advance in the study of the film industry of the period, Canadian Cinema since the 1980s is also an ideal text for students, researchers, and Canadian film enthusiasts. Num Pages: 392 pages, 31 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; 3JM; APF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 178 x 30. .
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442643994
ISBN
9781442643994
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 84.35

Hardback. A study of Iroquois and European communities and coexistence in eastern North America before the American Revolution. It describes everyday encounters between Europeans and Indians along the frontiers of the Iroquois Confederacy in the St Lawrence, Mohawk, Susquehanna, and Ohio valleys. Series: The Iroquoians & Their World. Num Pages: 408 pages, 12 illustrations, 3 maps, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; 3JD; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; JFSL9. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 160 x 31. Weight in Grams: 742.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780803213692
ISBN
9780803213692
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.24

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, More than 100 detailed colour photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; 1KBC; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 178 x 12. Weight in Grams: 560.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
North Atlantic Books,U.S. United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781556437953
ISBN
9781556437953
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.84

Paperback. Evaluating changes in liberal political theory and jurisprudence, particularly American liberalism after WWII, this book argues that the expansion of rights for adults has come at a high and generally unnoticed cost. It documents the indifference of liberal theorists and jurists to what were long deemed core elements of children's welfare. Series: New Forum Books. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPB; JPFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691134703
ISBN
9780691134703
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.77
€ 41.45

Hardcover. Tells how Los Angeles came to be what it is today. Exploring the cultural, political, industrial, and sociological history via the work of myriad photographers, this book examines the city's critical developments ranging from the real estate booms of the 1880s to the uncontrolled urban sprawl of the late 20th century. Editor(s): Heimann, Jim. Num Pages: 572 pages, chiefly Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; AJC; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 347 x 262 x 47. Weight in Grams: 3700.
Publisher
Taschen GmbH Germany
Number of pages
572
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Mul
Condition
New
SKU
V9783836502917
ISBN
9783836502917
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 80.62

Hardback. Offers an inquiry into the evolving landscape of Los Angeles. This book offers a pointed look beneath the surface in order to see, and engage with, the city on its own terms. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; HBJK; JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 217 x 16. Weight in Grams: 292.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of California Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520273726
ISBN
9780520273726
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.91

Paperback. Enables you to identify the caterpillars of nearly 700 butterflies and moths found east of the Mississippi. This book provides information on the distribution, biology, and taxonomy of caterpillars beyond. It covers caterpillar structure, life cycles, rearing, natural enemies, photography, and conservation. Series: Princeton Field Guides. Num Pages: 512 pages, 1,200+ color photos. 24 line illus. BIC Classification: 1KB; PSVT7; WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 36. Weight in Grams: 885.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691121444
ISBN
9780691121444
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 27.19

Hardback. Series: Pennsylvania German History & Culture S. Num Pages: 369 pages, 34 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRCC99. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 640.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press United States
Number of pages
369
Condition
New
SKU
V9780271026862
ISBN
9780271026862
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 42.04

Paperback. Governments throughout the industrialized world make decisions that fundamentally affect the quality and accessibility of medical care. This title explores an alternative regulatory approach to medical care based on the delegation of decisions about the allocation of scarce medical resources to private nonprofit organizations. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 232 pages, 2 figures, 17 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCQ; MBPM; MNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 156 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 328.
Publisher
Georgetown University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589016316
ISBN
9781589016316
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.05

Hardback. This assessment of the prospects for work and retirement at age 65-plus in the UK and US is essential reading for researchers, students and practitioners interested in the late careers and the future of retirement. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; JPQB; KCR; KFFP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 241 x 17. Weight in Grams: 486.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447326175
ISBN
9781447326175
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.99

Paperback. Each title in this series offers an exciting approach to English literature and will help students achieve a better grade. This book is packed with detailed summaries and commentaries, snappy advice, fun facts, and an extended resources section. Series: York Notes. Num Pages: 72 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; 4KHT; YQE. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 296 x 211 x 5. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited
Number of pages
72
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408270042
ISBN
9781408270042
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.26

Hardcover. * Today, valuation is an important and highly sophisticated process, and valuators need legitimate guidance to perform their work. * This book provides guidance on appraising estate, gift, charitable contribution, income taxes, and purposes for which fair market value is the standard. Num Pages: 482 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KFFD1; KFFH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 186 x 262 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1074.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
482
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470601624
ISBN
9780470601624
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 167.53

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