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Hardback. What is jazz? What is gained - and what is lost - when various communities close ranks around a particular definition of this quintessentially American music? This book features writers who look beyond the canon of acknowledged jazz greats and address some of the big questions facing jazz today. Editor(s): Ake, David; Garrett, Charles Hiroshi; Goldmark, Daniel. Num Pages: 312 pages, 8 b/w photographs, 5 tables, 4 music examples. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 238 x 26. Weight in Grams: 582.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520271036
ISBN
9780520271036
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.09
€ 56.70

Paperback. Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 288 pages, 32 black and white photographs, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; AVGJ; HBJK; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252081606
ISBN
9780252081606
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 29.27

Paperback. Jean Harlow's looks and shockingly blatant sexuality made her Hollywood's first and most sensational sex goddess. In all the history of Hollywood since her death in 1937, no star has made such an impression. This book reveals the truth behind the star, including the circumstances behind her death. Num Pages: 471 pages, 16pp b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJC; 3JJF; 3JJG; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 203 x 29. Weight in Grams: 546.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Edition
First Thus
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747409885
ISBN
9780747409885
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.24

Paperback. Num Pages: 80 pages, 27 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGH; JFSJ1; JPHF; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 152 x 7. Weight in Grams: 163.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
80
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493017287
ISBN
9781493017287
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.59

Publisher
United States
Number of pages
470
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803251380
ISBN
9780803251380
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.35

Paperback. Num Pages: 464 pages, 1 x 16 page color insert. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 170 x 37. Weight in Grams: 562.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781608195435
ISBN
9781608195435
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.62

Hardcover. A close look at the presidency of Jefferson Davis. It seeks to provide a clear picture of his leadership and ability to handle domestic, diplomatic and military matters under the most trying circumstances - without the resources of the north and without the formal recognition of other nations. Num Pages: 576 pages, 39 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JPHL; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1148.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700611706
ISBN
9780700611706
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 76.72

Not trusting biographers, Jefferson wrote his autobiography at 77. This text returns to original manuscripts and correspondence for a new view of the statesman's life. It extends the story where Jefferson left off, weaving excerpts from other writings with passages from the autobiography. Num Pages: 216 pages, notes. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGHA; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 349.
Publication date
2002
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813122359
ISBN
9780813122359
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 39.56

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Bedford/St. Martin's
Edition
1st
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312085858
ISBN
9780312085858
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 39.24

Hardcover. Of all the founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson had the most substantial direct experience with the issues surrounding intellectual property rights and their impact on creativity, invention, and innovation. This title discusses the lessons Jefferson's efforts offer us. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LAB; LAZ; LNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Edition
First Edition (1st printing)
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813927718
ISBN
9780813927718
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.56

Hardback. This volume incudes chapters on the reconstruction of Jefferson' Fine Arts Library, Desiderata List, Jefferson's efforts to furnish the University's with a library in the fine arts, and an appended list of books that have survived from the original Jeffersonian collection in the fine arts.

BIC Classification: 1KBBS; 3JF; AB; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1134.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813902821
ISBN
9780813902821
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.68

Paperback. Here, the authors analyze Thomas Jefferson's conception of American nationhood in light of the political and social demands facing the post-Revolutionary Republic in its formative years. The text helps readers to understand the fundamental tensions and paradoxes of this period. Series: Problems in American History. Num Pages: 280 pages, 9 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 346.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557869234
ISBN
9781557869234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.04

paperback. Editor(s): Wilson, D. L. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 371.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691607504
ISBN
9780691607504
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 37.15

Paperback. Shares anecdotes from musicians, employees, and family members to trace the colourful history of one of America's most innovative record companies Num Pages: 304 pages, 31 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJF; 3JJG; AVGJ; AVGP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Edition
Revised and Expanded Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253007476
ISBN
9780253007476
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.98

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 50 illustrations, col. BIC Classification: 1KJ; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 202 x 14. Weight in Grams: 551.
Publisher
Random House USA Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9781580088428
ISBN
9781580088428
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.17

Hardcover. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; AJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Steidl
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783869308982
ISBN
9783869308982
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 38.26

Paperback. The premier study of an incomparable American director Series: Contemporary Film Directors. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APFB; APFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 143 x 12. Weight in Grams: 240.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780252076794
ISBN
9780252076794
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.79

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 346 b/w & color images. BIC Classification: 1KBBEJ; 3JD; 3JF; HBJK; HBLH; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 281 x 11. Weight in Grams: 736.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764326387
ISBN
9780764326387
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 21.01

Paperback. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEJ; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 24. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publisher
ECW Press,Canada
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
First Paperback Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781770412613
ISBN
9781770412613
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.26

Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, 40ill. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 155.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
Pelican Publishing Co United States
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9780882896533
ISBN
9780882896533
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.27

Hardcover. Though often portrayed as a Wild West bandit, in this biography Jesse James emerges as a far more significant figure: a ruthless, purposeful and intensely political man who used his crimes and notoriety to promote the Confederate cause during the bitter decade that followed Appomattox. Num Pages: 546 pages, 6 maps, 16photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 165. Weight in Grams: 840. Good copy with some minor shelf wear. Dustwrapper with minor edge wear but remains very good
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Jonathan Cape London
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0009148
ISBN
9780224069250
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

paperback. Discusses the underlying causes of the US Civil War as they relate to Missouri and reveals how the war helped create both the legend and the reality of Jesse James and his gang. Series: Missouri Heritage Readers Series. Num Pages: 80 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBTB; HBW; JFC; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 168.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University of Missouri Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
80
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826209597
ISBN
9780826209597
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.76

Paperback. Frederik Buyckx's photographs provide a haunting glimpse into the lives of the favela resident and what matters to them most: Jesus, Make-up and Football. Num Pages: 308 pages, 308 colour. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; AJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 274 x 208 x 15. Weight in Grams: 680.
Publisher
Lannoo Publishers Belgium
Number of pages
308
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401412261
ISBN
9789401412261
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 38.72

Hardcover. Num Pages: 144 pages, 200 colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBWS; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 242 x 20. Weight in Grams: 798.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764351068
ISBN
9780764351068
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 24.89

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