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Hardcover. As Democratic ward committeeman for more than twenty years (a position that controlled many patronage jobs), Bill Clay, Sr. was also a congressman putting him at the epicenter of most local political storms. Clay recounts his forty-one-year odyssey through a career filled with controversy, conflict, and confrontation. Num Pages: 320 pages, 50 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNU; BGH; HBJK; HBLW; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 29. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Missouri History Museum Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781883982522
- ISBN
- 9781883982522
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 25.14
€ 31.99
€ 25.14
Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHF. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 212 x 139 x 9. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604565874
- ISBN
- 9781604565874
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.62€ 43.77
€ 60.62
€ 43.77
Paperback. Num Pages: 392 pages, 119. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816676378
- ISBN
- 9780816676378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.90
€ 32.99
€ 29.90
Hardback. Argues that the bicycle has varied cultural meaning as a "rolling signifier". That is, the bicycle's meaning changes in different spaces, with different people, and in different cultures. The "rolling signification" of the bicycle contributes to building community, influences gentrifying urban planning, and upholds systemic race and class barriers. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 16. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803276789
- ISBN
- 9780803276789
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 43.93
€ 43.99
€ 43.93
Hardcover. The first known Chicago Tribune theater review appeared on March 25, 1853. This book showcases early reviews of actors and shows that would go on to achieve phenomenal success, including a tryout of A Raisin in the Sun with newcomer Sidney Poitier and the first major review of The Producers. Num Pages: 328 pages, 16 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; AN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226059266
- ISBN
- 9780226059266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.09
€ 32.99
€ 26.09
hardcover. Num Pages: 144 pages, 100 color photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; BM; WSBT; WSBX; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 273 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1057.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Sports Publishing LLC United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613219652
- ISBN
- 9781613219652
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 27.41
€ 27.99
€ 27.41
Paperback. At a cost of $500 billion to American taxpayers, the savings and loan debacle of the 1980s was the worst financial crisis of the 20th century as well as a crime unparalleled in American history. This title demonstrates how systematic political collusion - not just policy errors - was a critical ingredient in this unprecedented series of frauds. Num Pages: 281 pages, 12 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKV; JP; LNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 63.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520219472
- ISBN
- 9780520219472
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 25.93
€ 34.99
€ 25.93
The story of the Small Business Administration in America - a sacred cow in American politics, despite its history of scandals and policy failures. Part of the sacredness comes from the agency's record of pioneering affirmative action, but traditional "mom and pop" shops don't necessarily benefit. Num Pages: 192 pages, 4 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ; KCZ; KJVS; KN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121871
- ISBN
- 9780813121871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.75
€ 49.75
Paperback. Bestselling author of NATHANIEL'S NUTMEG, Giles Milton takes us on another fascinating and extraordinary historical adventure. Num Pages: 432 pages, B/W maps and illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1KB; 1QDB; 3JB; HBJD1; HBLH; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 29. Weight in Grams: 292. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- paperback / softback
- SKU
- KKD0005696
- ISBN
- 9780340748824
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardcover. Although its brown vans are on every block and its delivery service reaches more than 200 countries, UPS is among the world's most underestimated and misunderstood companies. For the first time, a UPS "lifer" tells the behind-the-scenes story of how a small messenger service became a business giant. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KJM; TRCT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787994020
- ISBN
- 9780787994020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 23.23
€ 27.99
€ 23.23
Hardback. Big Brother, Little Brother provides a fascinating case study of the impact of American culture on South Korea during the Johnson administration. Num Pages: 168 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPK; 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJF; HBLW3; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739104354
- ISBN
- 9780739104354
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.59
€ 145.59
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226423623
- ISBN
- 9780226423623
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.49
€ 19.99
€ 17.49
Hardcover. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 263 x 25. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226423593
- ISBN
- 9780226423593
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 40.43
€ 51.99
€ 40.43
Hardback. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; HBJK; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811711166
- ISBN
- 9780811711166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 21.98
€ 27.99
€ 21.98
Hardback. Series: Big Book of Ghost Stories. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; VXQ; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811711494
- ISBN
- 9780811711494
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 21.98
€ 27.99
€ 21.98
Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ2; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 9. Weight in Grams: 196.
- Publisher
- A Cappella Books United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781556527340
- ISBN
- 9781556527340
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.56
€ 16.99
€ 15.56
paperback. This work examines the career of Lloyd Morrisett - a television executive who developed the successful children's television programme "Sesame Street", with the aim of teaching pre-school children the basics of literacy. His other media and journalistic achievements are also listed. Num Pages: 292 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGF; JFD; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 17. Weight in Grams: 473.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- SKU
- V9780823220410
- ISBN
- 9780823220410
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.36
€ 37.99
€ 34.36
Paperback. In December 1994, Orange County became the largest municipality in US history to become bankrupt. How can a municipal investment pool, which is supposed to be safe, lose billions of dollars? What are derivatives and how did they contribute to this tragedy? This book presents a description of the Orange County bankruptcy. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; KCC; KFFM; KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 143 x 11. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780123903600
- ISBN
- 9780123903600
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.30
€ 64.30
Hardback. For many cities of Texas, high school football is more than a sport-it's the glue of their community. Author Gray Levy, disillusioned with the state of the education system, traveled to Texas to see what they were doing right. What he found will both confirm and debunk common presumptions about high school football in Texas. Num Pages: 312 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 27 black & white halftones, 1 maps, 1 graphs. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 161 x 28. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Taylor Trade Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781630760892
- ISBN
- 9781630760892
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 27.96
€ 31.99
€ 27.96
Hardcover. The striking feature of the takeover market in the US in recent years has been the lightning pace of changes in strategy due to innovations in takeover defense. This book explains in a clear and authoritative manner the best strategies and the traps from the standpoints of both bidders and targets. Num Pages: 536 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KJVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 41. Weight in Grams: 986.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557860965
- ISBN
- 9781557860965
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.42
€ 69.42