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hardcover. Shows how the modern Caribbean authors deploy their historical imagination in order to assess and re-evaluate the elusive and often conflicted origins of their own modernity like the Enlightenment and the Age of Revolution in the Caribbean. Series: New World Studies. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1KJ; 2AB; 2ADF; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813929798
ISBN
9780813929798
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.29

Paperback. Elsie Clews Parsons was a pioneering feminist, eminent anthropologist and ardent social critic who challenged Americans to develop flexible and dynamic gender, family and social arrangements. This biography examines the connections linking Parsons' intellectual commitments to her life experience. Series: Women in Culture and Society Series. Num Pages: 538 pages, 52 halftones, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; BG; DSBH; DSK; JFSJ1; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 34. Weight in Grams: 706.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
538
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226139081
ISBN
9780226139081
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.41

Paperback. Series: Critical Interventions. Num Pages: 316 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSC; JFSL; JHB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 193 x 230 x 20. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138654440
ISBN
9781138654440
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.94

Hardback. This reference work on Elmer Rice overviews his life and career and provides plot synopses and critical commentaries for his plays. The volume also provides cast and credit lists for major productions and an exhaustive bibliography of primary and secondary materials. Series: Modern Dramatists Research & Production Sourcebooks. Num Pages: 256 pages, chronology, bibliographies, indexes. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; DSBH; DSG; GBCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313274312
ISBN
9780313274312
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.19
€ 58.43

Hardcover. Num Pages: 384 pages, 450 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; 3JJPG; ACXD; AFC; AFKB; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 369 x 314 x 56. Weight in Grams: 4078.
Publisher
Cahiers d'Art
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9782851171900
ISBN
9782851171900
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 326.88
€ 284.10

Paperback. Examining the shift between American immigrant policy between 1924 and 1964, Ellis Island Nation traces the emergence of "contributionism," the belief that the newcomers from eastern and southern Europe contributed important cultural and economic benefits to American society. Series: Haney Foundation Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, 5 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; JFFN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 413.
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812223385
ISBN
9780812223385
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 33.91

Paperback. Elizabeth Catlett, born in Washington, DC, in 1915, is widely acknowledged as a major presence in African American art, and her work is celebrated as a visually eloquent expression of African American identity and pride in cultural heritage. This monograph documents the range of Catlett's life and work. Series: The Jacob Lawrence Series on American Artists. Num Pages: 336 pages, 111 duotone illus., 16 color illus. BIC Classification: 1H; 1K; AFKB; GTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 253 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1064.
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st Pbk. Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295985459
ISBN
9780295985459
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.20

Paperback. This study charts the evolution of Bishop's poetry, aided by newly discovered diaries, previously unpublished work and early drafts. It focuses on the poet's 20-year residence in Brazil, and attempts to provide a new understanding of Bishop's treatment of love, sex and gender. Num Pages: 306 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSC; JFSK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231076630
ISBN
9780231076630
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.26

Paperback. Features the 20th century American poet's work. This book explores Elizabeth Bishop's poetry, from her early days at Vassar College to her last great poems in Geography III and the later uncollected poems. It draws on psychoanalytic and poststructuralist theory. It connects the poems with their process of composition. Num Pages: 192 pages, 12 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474402361
ISBN
9781474402361
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 35.00

Paperback. Elizabeth Bishop dedicated her poetry to telling 'what really happened'. This book presents her biography that pieces together the story of Bishop's life and traces the writing of her poems. Num Pages: 602 pages, 20 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BG; DSBH; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1018.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
602
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520203457
ISBN
9780520203457
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 31.82

In 1907, the author, poet, essayist, and folk art historian Eliza Calvert Hall (1856-1935) published "Aunt Jane of Kentucky", a collection of stories about rural life infused with the spirit and gentle good humor. The book and several sequels achieved wide popularity. This work tells the story of this remarkable Kentucky woman. Num Pages: 288 pages, 26 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBSK; BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 572.
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813124704
ISBN
9780813124704
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.00

hardcover. Editor(s): Boulding, J Russell (Boulding Soil-Water Consulting Indiana USA). Series: Pioneers in Arts, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Practice. Num Pages: 183 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 8 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; 3JMC; BGX; HRCC97; JFFK; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Switzerland
Number of pages
183
Condition
New
Edition
1st ed. 2017
SKU
V9783319309774
ISBN
9783319309774
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.98

Hardback. Editor(s): Boulding, J.Russell. Series: Pioneers in Arts, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Practice. Num Pages: 199 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; 3JMC; BGX; HRCC97; JFFK; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 467.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
199
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319313634
ISBN
9783319313634
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.13

Paperback. This title explains how cultural factors relate to the ways that discipline is meted out, especially to male Africa-American students. It proposes a set of strategies in order to solve the problem of high frequency of disciplinary referrals. Num Pages: 128 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNK; JNSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 150 x 7. Weight in Grams: 186.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810842014
ISBN
9780810842014
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.74

Paperback. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'The book of the summer' The Times 'Sheer joy .. Giddy and glam and a hearty update of Pride and Prejudice' Jessie Burton, author of The Miniaturist Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBNH; 3JMG; FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. Weight in Grams: 380.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007486311
ISBN
9780007486311
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.65

Hardback. New York "Daily News" beat writer Vacchiano examines the quarterback position in the NFL from all angles, using New York Giants quarterback--and Super Bowl XLII MVP--Eli Manning as his primary focus. 25 b&w photographs. Num Pages: colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 535.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9781602393172
ISBN
9781602393172
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 168 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FM; 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JPSD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 168 x 10. Weight in Grams: 286.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810857629
ISBN
9780810857629
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 88.88

Hardcover. Editor(s): Earnst, Samuel B. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LNAA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 174 x 250 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617619779
ISBN
9781617619779
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 221.07
€ 149.67

Hardback. Editor(s): Brown, Daniel M.; Davies, Audrianna. Num Pages: 158 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 182 x 16. Weight in Grams: 520.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
158
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781619426948
ISBN
9781619426948
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 231.77
€ 157.39

This book showcases an amazing assortment of Seneca's hand-blown and hand-cut crystal glassware patterns produced between 1891 and 1983. Over 750 color photos display stem, bar, and table ware; rare, early, unusually large, and colored pieces; unbelievable place settings, and much more. Num Pages: 192 pages, 750 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WCN; WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1252.
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764311413
ISBN
9780764311413
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 25.12

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