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Hardcover. Luminaries in Texas history pay tribute to an all-star cast of thirteen historians - from J. Frank Dobie to Americo Paredes - who preserved Texas's past, and who were often as colourful as the historical figures they studied Editor(s): Cox, Patrick L.; Hendrickson, Kenneth E., Jr. Series: Charles N. Prothro Texana Series. Num Pages: 326 pages, 14 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 661. Weight in Grams: 624.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780292745377
ISBN
9780292745377
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.56

Hardback. Focusing on the works of Herman Melville, Gore Vidal, Russell Banks, Lionel Trilling, and Philip Roth, the author scrutinizes a number of critical studies and makes a cogent case for a more interdisciplinary approach to the American political novel that focuses less on the politics of representation and more on the representation of politics. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 481.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231141383
ISBN
9780231141383
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.68
€ 56.67

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
€ 43.12

Paperback. Writing the American Past reproduces dozens of untranscribed, handwritten documents, offering students the opportunity to transcribe, decipher, and interpret primary sources. Editor(s): Smith, Mark M. Num Pages: 184 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 222 x 11. Weight in Grams: 496.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405163590
ISBN
9781405163590
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.06

Paperback. Presents suburban classroom projects aimed at exploring the watershed and the commonwealth of the region. With these diverse and robust projects, contributors spotlight the myriad ways suburban students can build rich, authentic connections to their surroundings and create a sense of belonging to their community. Editor(s): Brooke, Robert E. Series: Writing, Culture, and Community Practices. Num Pages: 312 pages, 2 black and white illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNAM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815634164
ISBN
9780815634164
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.39

Reviews the key research and writings on southern politics since World War II. This volume covers topical areas such as civil rights, public opinion, political behavior, party development, population movement, governors, legislatures, and women in politics. Editor(s): Steed, Robert P.; Moreland, Laurence W. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; 1KBBS; 3JJP; JP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 617.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813123820
ISBN
9780813123820
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.20

Paperback. Editor(s): Whitson, Dave; Epp, Roger. Num Pages: 368 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 582.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of Alberta Press Canada
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
330
Condition
New
SKU
V9780888643780
ISBN
9780888643780
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

paperback. Contains sixteen essays which approach the literature of the Puerto Rican diaspora from theoretical positions with insightful results. This book analyzes how the diasporic experience of Puerto Ricans is played out in the context of class, race, gender, and sexuality. Editor(s): Torres-Padilla, Jose L.; Rivera, Carmen Haydee. Series: American Ethnic & Cultural Studies. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1KJP; DSB; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 149 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295988245
ISBN
9780295988245
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.82

Paperback. This book proposes the "formless" as a way of thinking through the impasses of contemporary politics. The writing of the formless, as it can be traced in the work of Lezama Lima and the Cuban Revolution, is the point of departure in thinking through the relationship between politics and time. Series: Lit Z. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJC; 2ADSL; 3JJ; DSBH; HRAM2; JFSL4; JPF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 3887 x 5817 x 18. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823274086
ISBN
9780823274086
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.60

Hardback. This book proposes the "formless" as a way of thinking through the impasses of contemporary politics. The writing of the formless, as it can be traced in the work of Lezama Lima and the Cuban Revolution, is the point of departure in thinking through the relationship between politics and time. Series: Lit Z. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJC; 2ADSL; 3JJ; DSBH; HRAM2; JFSL4; JPF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 3887 x 5817 x 18. Weight in Grams: 503.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780823274079
ISBN
9780823274079
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 114.51

Hardcover. A study of Peruvian Cinema and the role of criticism in forming a national cinematic vision Num Pages: 290 pages, 21 illus. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; APF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
290
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781584657767
ISBN
9781584657767
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 40.97

Paperback. Wide-ranging collection of twenty-seven essays analyzes, argues with, and celebrates that unruly tradition of Montana writing. Editor(s): Newby, Rick; Hunger, Suzanne E. Num Pages: 348 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 35.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
348
Condition
New
SKU
V9781560444176
ISBN
9781560444176
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 17.41

Hardback. Written over a 25-year span, these essays explore the ways in which the rural, regional, political, and cultural history of colonial and nineteenth-century Mexico has been approached by scholars. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; HBAH; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804768603
ISBN
9780804768603
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.12

Paperback. Written over a 25-year span, these essays explore the ways in which the rural, regional, political, and cultural history of colonial and nineteenth-century Mexico has been approached by scholars. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; HBAH; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804768610
ISBN
9780804768610
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 33.91

Paperback. This book is a comparative study of African American and Asian American representations of masculinity and race, focusing primarily on the major works of two influential figures, Ralph Ellison and Frank Chin. Series: Asian America. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; JFSJ2; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804751094
ISBN
9780804751094
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.53

Hardback. This book is a comparative study of African American and Asian American representations of masculinity and race, focusing primarily on the major works of two influential figures, Ralph Ellison and Frank Chin. Series: Asian America. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; JFSJ2; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 22. Weight in Grams: 531.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804751087
ISBN
9780804751087
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.80

Hardback. An assessment of Native American fiction and criticism. It brings the traditions of Native American fiction into conversation with ideas about the past, present and future of Native literatures. Num Pages: 302 pages. BIC Classification: 1KB; 2AB; DSBH; DSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 225 x 149 x 28. Weight in Grams: 518.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803222878
ISBN
9780803222878
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.27

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Duke University Press
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822354321
ISBN
9780822354321
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.29

paperback. A powerful anthology documenting the thoughts and experiences of those waiting to die Editor(s): Mulvey-Roberts, Marie. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 458. Weight in Grams: 449.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780252070990
ISBN
9780252070990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.87

Hardcover. A collection of newly commissioned critical essays that reads across and between New Yorker departments, from sports writing to short stories, cartoons to reporters at large, poetry to annals of business. It offers multiple perspectives on American writing and periodical culture at specific moments in 20th century history. Editor(s): Green, Fiona. Num Pages: 272 pages, 16 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 162 x 235 x 18. Weight in Grams: 538.
Publisher
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748682492
ISBN
9780748682492
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.95
€ 102.37

Paperback. Although these women were encouraged by the democratic ideals implicit in such concepts, they were equally discouraged by lingering prejudices about their applicability to women. Num Pages: 326 pages, 8, 8 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 448.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801894015
ISBN
9780801894015
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 33.01

Paperback. How is American history written? Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alan Taylor answers this question in this collection of his essays from The New Republic, where he explores the writing of early American history. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812219104
ISBN
9780812219104
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.60

Paperback. Uncovers the connections between the Chicago school of sociology - exemplified by William Thomas, Robert Park and Robert Redfield - and the great Chicago novelists of the 1930s, Nelson Algren, Richard Wright and James T. Farrell, all of whom integrated sociological theories into their own work. Series: The Social Foundations of Aesthetic Forms S. Num Pages: 274 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; DSBH; DSK; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Columbia University Press New York
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231081290
ISBN
9780231081290
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Hardcover. Based on a short course the author gives for the American Chemical Society, the book provides the necessary insights, strategies, and examples on how to write a patent so it is not rejected by the United States Patent and Trade Office (USPTO) or does not have invalid claims. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; CBWT; LNRD; PN; TBY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 520.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470497401
ISBN
9780470497401
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.06

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