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Paperback. Born to a British father and a Chinese mother, Winnifred Eaton (1875-1954) decided to capitalize on her exotic appearance. This work chronicles the sometimes desperate, sometimes canny, and always bold course of her career as a journalist, a bestselling novelist, and a Hollywood scriptwriting protegee of Carl Laemmle at Universal Studios. Series: The Asian American Experience. Num Pages: 296 pages, 27 photographs. BIC Classification: 1K; BG; GTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252073885
ISBN
9780252073885
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 23.03

Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 46 line illus. 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFD; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 166 x 243 x 27. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691165110
ISBN
9780691165110
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.77

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFD; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 160 x 235 x 22. Weight in Grams: 458.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691173535
ISBN
9780691173535
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.40

Paperback. Num Pages: 204 pages, 32ill. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJ; ABA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 167 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226117904
ISBN
9780226117904
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 25.65

Paperback. The history and development of the Brazilian religion Umbanda are explored in this text. The author describes the defining features of the religion, its practices, followers and beliefs, its dramatic geographical spread across the country, and its relationship to rapid urban growth. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; HRAX; HRK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231100052
ISBN
9780231100052
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.92

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 60 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGA; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 177 x 14. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Caitlin Press Canada
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781894759861
ISBN
9781894759861
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 17.46

Paperback. Editor(s): Hughes, Diana. Num Pages: 97 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; TNH; TRF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 233 x 8. Weight in Grams: 184.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781536100334
ISBN
9781536100334
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 137.95
€ 104.62

Paperback. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 107 x 184 x 15. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
FrommerMedia
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9781628873207
ISBN
9781628873207
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.94

Hardback. This work looks behind the media image of upper-class women and observes how these women use their societal power not only to benefit other, less-fortunate people but also to benefit themselves and their families. The author participated in meetings with elite women in several Texas cities. Num Pages: 208 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSC; JFSJ1; JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 385.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742519756
ISBN
9780742519756
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.46

Paperback. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 187 x 37. Weight in Grams: 844.
Publisher
Random House USA Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Revised, Updated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780307587725
ISBN
9780307587725
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 32.81

Hardcover. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 196 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1110.
Publisher
Clarkson Potter
Number of pages
576
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780307383259
ISBN
9780307383259
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 33.96

Paperback. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBTB; JFFH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 236.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874178449
ISBN
9780874178449
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.80

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 80 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; AVH; AVRL; BG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
The Troy Book Makers United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781614683391
ISBN
9781614683391
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.28

Hardcover. A study of Ben Shahn's New Deal murals (1933-43) in the context of American Jewish history, labor history, and public discourse. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AB; AC; AGB; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 825.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Wayne State University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814339831
ISBN
9780814339831
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.09

Paperback. This book, based on original research, explores the origin of the mola in the early twentieth century, how it became part of the everyday dress of Kuna women, and its role in creating Kuna identity.

Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLCP; HBJK; JFC; JFSL9; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 254 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1089.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of New Mexico Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826357069
ISBN
9780826357069
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.48

Hardcover. Num Pages: 192 pages, 1,073 colour photos & maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; WQP; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 211 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1220.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764345890
ISBN
9780764345890
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 28.60

Paperback. This collection looks at Caribbean religious history from the late 18th century to the present including obeah, vodou, santeria, candomble, and brujeria. The contributors examine how these religions have been affected by many forces including colonialism, law, race, gender, class, state power, media represenation, and the academy. Editor(s): Paton, Diana; Forde, Maarit. Num Pages: 376 pages, 9 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJ; HRK; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 544. The Politics of Caribbean Religion and Healing. 392 pages, 9 illustrations. Editor(s): Paton, Diana; Forde, Maarit. This collection looks at Caribbean religious history from the late 18th century to the present including obeah, vodou, santeria, candomble, and brujeria. The contributors examine how these religions have been affected by many forces including colonialism, law, race, gender, class, state power, media represenation, and the academy. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1KJ; HRK; JHMC. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 22. Weight: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Duke University Press
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822351337
ISBN
9780822351337
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.61

Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, 9 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSB; JFFJ; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780816670994
ISBN
9780816670994
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.64

Hardback. This is an interdisciplinary study of the major cultural and political scenes of a decade marked by dramatic -and sometimes traumatic-change. Series: Cultural Memory in the Present. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JJPK; DSBH; GTB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 789. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804756624
ISBN
9780804756624
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 144.94

Paperback. Provides an understanding of the vital role of performance in the Americas. This title shows how the repertoire of embodied memory - conveyed in gestures, the spoken word, movement, dance, song, and other performances - offers alternative perspectives to a reconsideration of historical processes of transnational contact. Series: A John Hope Franklin Center Book. Num Pages: 352 pages, 111 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1K; AS; GTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 488.
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Second Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822331230
ISBN
9780822331230
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.81

paperback. Presents translations of texts by Latin American women playwrights, and performance artists, together with essays about their work. Editor(s): Taylor, Diana; Constantino, Roselyn. Num Pages: 464 pages, 58 b&w photos, 19 figures. BIC Classification: 1KL; 2ABM; DD; DSB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 153 x 31. Weight in Grams: 648.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780822332404
ISBN
9780822332404
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.67

Paperback. Digs into our modern political landscape, dominated by President Barack Obama, to ask how did America turn its back on its basic beliefs and ignore the Socialist movement underway long before the 2012 election. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 29. Weight in Grams: 474.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781250055811
ISBN
9781250055811
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.26

Paperback. Editor(s): Wilson, Diana. Num Pages: 255 pages, 20 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 394.
Publisher
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Canada
Number of pages
255
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781894974288
ISBN
9781894974288
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 15.86

paperback. Essays examining how Irish identity is performed and commodified in the contemporary transnational environment, in Frank McCourt's writing, the explosion of Irish-themed merchandising, the practices of heritage seekers and in the movie The Crying Game Editor(s): Negra, Diane. Num Pages: 392 pages, 33 illus. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 1KBB; APF; GTB; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 264 x 30. Weight in Grams: 562.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780822337409
ISBN
9780822337409
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.70

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