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The Americas
Hardback. Gun ownership has long been a hot-button topic in the United States, and the National Rifle Association has the reputation of being an organisation of primarily politically conservative members. Num Pages: 300 pages, 16 b notes; index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGA; WSXS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597976909
- ISBN
- 9781597976909
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 28.70
€ 30.99
€ 28.70
Hardback. 224 pages, Illustrations. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 23. Weight: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803237568
- ISBN
- 9780803237568
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.72
€ 33.72
Long considered the "bible" by silverplate collectors, this new edition contains a history of silverplating materials, refining processes, and tableware design changes. Over 1500 illustrations, line cuts, black-and-white and color photos. The chapter on the care and restoration of silverplate is very helpful. Num Pages: 480 pages, over 1500 photos & illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WCR; WFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 187 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1492.
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764309014
- ISBN
- 9780764309014
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 31.02
€ 46.99
€ 31.02
Paperback. "Thoughtful, suggestive and highly readable."-New York Times Book Review Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBFV; HBJK; HBLH; HBTS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 234 x 31. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393324945
- ISBN
- 9780393324945
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.38
€ 22.38
Paperback. Beginning with the Colonial period, progressing through the Revolution and the Antebellum period, this book chronologically documents the historical evolution of slavery in the USA. Num Pages: 320 pages, notes, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; HBTB; HBTS; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140241501
- ISBN
- 9780140241501
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. A concise history of slavery in America, including the daily life of American slaves, the laws that sought to legitimize white supremacy, the anti-slavery movement, and the abolition of slavery Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 177 x 9. Weight in Grams: 126.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780199922680
- ISBN
- 9780199922680
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 10.90
€ 14.99
€ 10.90
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€ 29.83
€ 33.99
€ 29.83
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€ 9.20
€ 10.99
€ 9.20
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
€ 158.67€ 147.72
€ 158.67
€ 147.72
Hardcover. American Sociology has changed radically since 1945. This volume traces these changes to the present, with special emphasis on the feminization of sociology and the decline of the science ideal as well as the challenges sociology faces in the new environment for universities. Series: Sociology Transformed. Num Pages: 145 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFCX; JHB; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 337.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137377166
- ISBN
- 9781137377166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.05
€ 66.05
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
€ 39.97
€ 39.97
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
€ 46.54
€ 46.54
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
€ 19.99€ 19.44
€ 19.99
€ 19.44
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€ 35.80
€ 53.99
€ 35.80
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€ 15.99
€ 19.99
€ 15.99
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€ 43.30
€ 54.99
€ 43.30
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
€ 51.51
€ 51.51
Hardcover. 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; Von Eschen, Penny. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 196 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405113519
- ISBN
- 9781405113519
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.96
€ 127.96
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
€ 18.99€ 17.46
€ 18.99
€ 17.46
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€ 24.33
€ 25.99
€ 24.33
paperback. One of the most entertaining books on contemporary American cuisine by the great James Villas Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WBA; WBN; WBV; WBXD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 23. Weight in Grams: 28.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781599219288
- ISBN
- 9781599219288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.98
€ 18.99
€ 15.98
Hardback. This volume offers a collection of ten key essays selected from contemporary historical scholarship with coverage ranging from the the colonial period to the modern day. The essays add up to an exploration of major technological themes in American history. Editor(s): Pursell, Carroll W. Series: Blackwell Readers in American Social and Cultural History. Num Pages: 376 pages, 7. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFC; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 33. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631219965
- ISBN
- 9780631219965
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.83
€ 117.83
Paperback. This volume offers a collection of ten key essays selected from contemporary historical scholarship with coverage ranging from the the colonial period to the modern day. The essays add up to an exploration of major technological themes in American history. Editor(s): Pursell, Carroll W. Series: Blackwell Readers in American Social and Cultural History. Num Pages: 376 pages, 7. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFC; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631219972
- ISBN
- 9780631219972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.44
€ 60.44
Celebrates the history of 40 of the finest stage theaters still in operation around the United States. Original photographs include stunning examples of early Eastern town hall opera houses, Midwest venues, and boomtown opera houses. Also, state-by-state and chronological listings of over 200 more surviving nineteenth-century theaters. Num Pages: 256 pages, 157 B/W & 36 color photos, 8 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 220 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1584.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764324918
- ISBN
- 9780764324918
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 32.56
€ 48.99
€ 32.56