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The Americas

Paperback. Looking at such figures as Nancy Drew, Judy Graves, Corliss Archer, Gidget, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Britney Spears, this book shows how popular culture has shaped our view of the adolescent girl as an individual who is simultaneously sexualized and infantilized. It explores the intersecting histories of adolescence, and popular culture. Num Pages: 280 pages, 7 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFCA; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253218025
ISBN
9780253218025
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.30

Hardcover. A nuanced history and analysis of intelligence-gathering versus privacy rights. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPVH; LNDC2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Wisconsin Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780299308803
ISBN
9780299308803
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.42

Paperback. Contains contributions from Edgar Allan Poe, H P Lovecraft, Shirley Jackson, Ray Bradbury, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and - of course - Stephen King. Editor(s): Joshi, S. T. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DQ; FK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780143105046
ISBN
9780143105046
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.41

Hardcover. In the second half of the nineteenth century, American cities began to go dark. As hulking new buildings overspread blocks and glass and smog screened out the health-giving rays of the sun, and doctors began to note a resurgence of diseases of darkness like rickets and tuberculosis. This book tracks the American obsession with sunlight. Num Pages: 240 pages, 29 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBTB; JFSG; MBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 237 x 23. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226262819
ISBN
9780226262819
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.15

Paperback. American Studies is a groundbreaking anthology that charts the evolution of American Studies from the end of World War II to the present day, showcasing dozens of essays that represent the best in cutting edge Americanist scholarship. Editor(s): Radway, Janice; Gaines, Kevin K.; Shank, Barry; Eschen, Penny Von. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 188 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1212.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
640
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405113526
ISBN
9781405113526
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 98.63

Paperback. American studies has changed drastically over the years, as a new wave of scholars - armed with groundbreaking ideas and more extensive methods of research - flocked to the relatively young field. This title resists the traditional academic split between scholarship and classroom practice. Series: North American Studies. Num Pages: 297 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Campus Verlag Germany
Number of pages
297
Condition
New
SKU
V9783593393179
ISBN
9783593393179
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 110.42

Paperback. The internationalization of American studies Editor(s): Shu, Yuan; Pease, Donald E. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Dartmouth College Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611688474
ISBN
9781611688474
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 43.25

paperback. Suitable for an introductory American history instructor who wants to make the subject more appealing, this book focuses on "personalized history" presented through biographies of famous and less-well-known figures from the colonial period to 1877. Num Pages: 320 pages, photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; HBJK; HBLH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Routledge United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780765619181
ISBN
9780765619181
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.24

Paperback. Examines an important quarter century of the American Station Wagon - a time when it evolved into a practical, yet sometimes luxurious family transporter or business vehicle. This volume covers the histories of the major, minor and obscure station wagon manufacturers and models. It also features images of rarer Canadian versions. Series: Those Were the Days.. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; WGCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 213 x 9. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Veloce Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845842680
ISBN
9781845842680
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.87

Hardback. World War II covert agent E Howard Hunt joined the CIA soon after its inception, becoming one of its most valuable operatives until his retirement in 1970. Here, he brings to life his exploits in the CIA, offering revelations about the agency's Latin American operations and its masterly manipulation of politics and the media in the US. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JPSH. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471789826
ISBN
9780471789826
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 33.95

Hardcover. The basic reference of American spoons. From expensive sterling silver sets to fifteen-cent mail-order spoons, the variety of design, quality, and interests reflected is truly impressive. Num Pages: 368 pages, over 800 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 226 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1642.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Schiffer Pub Ltd
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887402661
ISBN
9780887402661
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 35.75

Paperback. With its vast vistas, splendid sunsets, and rich history, the American Southwest has always inspired superb writing. "Travelers' Tales Southwest" features a choice selection of some of the best by Tony Hillerman, David Roberts, Barbara Kingsolver, Alex Schoumatoff, Terry Tempest Williams, Edward Abbey, and others. Maps. Editor(s): O'Reilly, Sean; O'Reilly, James. Series: Country Guides. Num Pages: 352 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 412.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Travelers' Tales, Incorporated United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781885211583
ISBN
9781885211583
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.14

Hardback. Uncovers how alternative spiritualties became widespread in American life Series: Qualitative Studies in Religion Series. Num Pages: 219 pages, 13 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRLK; HRQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 436.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
219
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814732878
ISBN
9780814732878
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.96

Paperback. A winner of the Richard W Leopold Prize and the Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Book Award and selected for the US Army's Recommended Reading List. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 456 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1FPK; 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 644.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Univ Pr of Kansas
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700614165
ISBN
9780700614165
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.77

Hardcover. This book synthesizes the wartime experiences of American combat soldiers, from the doughboys of World War I to the grunts of Vietnam. The author looks at what motivated these men to serve and how they were turned into soldiers. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 472 pages, 30 photographs. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FMV; 1FPK; 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 862.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700612291
ISBN
9780700612291
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 41.94

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Countryman Press Inc. United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
104
Condition
New
SKU
V9781581572001
ISBN
9781581572001
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.14

Paperback. A closer look at three American writers sheds new light on the evolution of socialist thought in the U.S. Series: Class: Culture. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; 3JH; 3JJ; DSBF; DSBH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The University of Michigan Press United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472035663
ISBN
9780472035663
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.88

Hardback. This Reader provides substantial extracts from the core texts in the field of American social and political thought. The aim is to demonstrate the rich intellectual tradition of the United States and to facilitate a better understanding of American society and politics through the reproduction of key texts from a wide variety of thinkers. Editor(s): Hess, Dr. Andreas. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBA; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 976.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
496
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748615285
ISBN
9780748615285
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 158.77
€ 152.34

mass_market. A former US Navy SEAL, the author tells the story of his legendary career, from 1999-2009, during which time he recorded the most confirmed sniper kills in the history of the United States military, any branch, from 1776 to present. He also tells the story of the men of SEAL Team 3 who fought and died as brothers with him. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGHA; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 106 x 28. Weight in Grams: 262.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
William Morrow Paperbacks
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062238863
ISBN
9780062238863
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.10

Paperback. Describes a critical tradition in American filmmaking. This title examines a contemporary type of US filmmaking that exists at the intersection of mainstream, art and independent cinema and often gives rise to absurd, darkly comic and nihilistic effects. Series: Traditions in World Cinema. Num Pages: 192 pages, 16 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748679089
ISBN
9780748679089
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.07

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