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The Americas

Paperback. With the emergence of Abstract Expressionism after World War II, the attention of the international art world turned from Paris to New York. In this book, Dore Ashton captures the vitality of the cultural milieu in which the New York School artists worked and argued from the 1930s to the 1950s. Num Pages: 246 pages, 52 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; ACXD9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 59.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
University of California Press Berkeley, CA
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520081062
ISBN
9780520081062
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 25.69

Paperback. A detailed account of police misconduct and violations of protected freedoms over the past century. In an examination of undercover work in cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Philadephia, Donner reveals the underside of American law enforcement. Num Pages: 496 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSG; JKSW1; JPVH; JPVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780520080355
ISBN
9780520080355
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Paperback. Shows us the wretched face of homelessness in late twentieth-century America in countless cities across the nation. This title reveals who the homeless are, how they live, and why they have ended up on the streets. It sketches a portrait of men and women who are highly adaptive, resourceful, and pragmatic. Num Pages: 405 pages, 3 b&w photographs, 22 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 211 x 148 x 25. Weight in Grams: 467.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
405
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520079892
ISBN
9780520079892
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.48

hardcover. This is a painstaking reconstruction of the original version of Orson Welles's film, which was drastically recut by RKO Studios in 1942 before its release. It examines all surviving evidence, including rare studio documents and the recollections of Welles and other participants in the film. Num Pages: 318 pages, 100 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 517.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
318
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520078574
ISBN
9780520078574
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 62.77
€ 49.44

Hardcover. In the past two decades young people, environmentalists, church activists, leftists, and others have mobilized against nuclear energy. This book compares the rise and fall of these protest movements in Germany and the United States, illuminating the relationship between national political structures and collective action. Num Pages: 324 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1KBB; JPWF; RNF; RNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 160 x 234 x 27. Weight in Grams: 644.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520078130
ISBN
9780520078130
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 62.77
€ 49.07

Hardcover. Blaise Cendrars, one of twentieth-century France's most gifted men of letters, came to Hollywood in 1936 for the newspaper "Paris-Soir". This book records Cendrars' experiences on Hollywood's streets and at its studios and hottest clubs. Illustrator(s): Guerin, Jean. Translator(s): White, Garrett. Num Pages: 195 pages, photograph, 29 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; BGB; KNTC; WT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 139 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
195
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780520078079
ISBN
9780520078079
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.29
€ 42.15

Paperback. This volume brings together one of the most provocative debates among historians in recent years. The centre of controversy is the emergence of the anti-slavery movement in the United States and Britain and the relation of capitalism to the development. Editor(s): Bender, Thomas. Num Pages: 336 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; HBJD1; HBJK; HBLL; HBTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Edition
Paperback Octavo
SKU
V9780520077799
ISBN
9780520077799
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 26.73

Hardcover. Offering new insight into 3000 years of Mesoamerican history, from roughly 1500 BC to the Spanish conquest, this study examines the methods, purposes and values of warfare as practiced by the major pre-Columbian societies and shows how warfare affected the rise of the state. Num Pages: 347 pages, 20 b&w photographs, maps. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; HBJK; JHM; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
347
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520077348
ISBN
9780520077348
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 62.77
€ 49.44

Paperback. Tracing the life course of American teenagers in the mid-twentieth century, this book presents a historical portrait of growing up. Num Pages: 428 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
428
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520076419
ISBN
9780520076419
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.48

Paperback. Offers a revealing portrait of New York at the moment it was emerging as a major metropolis. This book is suitable for students of urban social history, popular culture, literature, and journalism. Editor(s): Blumin, Stuart M. Num Pages: 251 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 59.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
251
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520067226
ISBN
9780520067226
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.82

Paperback. Deals with Latin America's past. This title also emphasizes that the victory of the European oriented ruling elites over the Latin American folk with their community values resulted only after a long and violent struggle, which characterized most of the nineteenth century. Num Pages: 224 pages, 17ill.3M. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 36.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1983
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780520050785
ISBN
9780520050785
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 23.25

Paperback. Details a study of Mexican and Cuban immigrants. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JFSL; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 148 x 27. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780520050044
ISBN
9780520050044
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.35

Paperback. Bakker's classic of ecological science now includes three new chapters on Southern California which make the book more useful than ever. Striking new photographs illustrate the diversity of life, climate, and geological formation. Num Pages: 512 pages, 50ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520049482
ISBN
9780520049482
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.82

Hardcover. Includes illustrations, of places, creatures, objects or tools, and processes connected with nineteenth-century whaling, that are original boxwood engravings by Massachusetts artist Barry Moser. Num Pages: 600 pages, 100 black-and-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 183 x 263 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1224.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
600
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780520043541
ISBN
9780520043541
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 50.79

Hardcover. In 1984, the Department of Justice settled its antitrust case against AT&T. The agreement, embedded in the Modification of Final Judgment, led to a divestiture of the local telephone exchanges from AT&T to the Regional Bell Operating Companies (known as the Baby Bells ). Series: Wiley Series in Managerial Economics. Num Pages: 225 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNTT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 251 x 194 x 21. Weight in Grams: 738.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Wiley
Number of pages
225
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471962953
ISBN
9780471962953
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 225.38

Hardcover. Drawn from over 14 years of engineering and scientific experience, this is a comprehensive review of important approaches to hazardous waste management. The book deals with all major technical areas in this field and takes a historical view of the evaluation of US regulations and policy. Num Pages: 532 pages, illustrations, maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNXC; RNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 34. Weight in Grams: 936.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
532
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780471822684
ISBN
9780471822684
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 408.60

Hardcover. This guide emphasizes the opportunities presented by privatization to outside investors. It describes how to buy former US government-owned enterprises, and includes a checklist of questions to be considered before exploring privatization opportunities. Num Pages: 206 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KJVD. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 482.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
206
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780471593232
ISBN
9780471593232
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.29
€ 46.02

Paperback. This authoritative guide provides a listing of demographic and economic information on 66 American cities. A general overview of business prospects is provided for each city, along with additional information on local government practices, resources and transport. Num Pages: 344 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBC; KJK; VSW. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 190 x 20. Weight in Grams: 595.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780471589655
ISBN
9780471589655
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 23.95

Hardcover. This guide covers the entire contract process, from the selection of contractors to the end of the job, and provides advice on contract wording, payments, claims, change orders and bid evaluation. It also addresses common risks and features checklists designed to document proceedings. Series: Construction Business and Management Library. Num Pages: 312 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KJM; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 157 x 242 x 20. Weight in Grams: 618.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471569329
ISBN
9780471569329
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 204.68

Paperback. The explosive growth and low cost of online trading has created a new class of investor who can now make a living buying and selling stocks over the Internet in a way that was once reserved for Wall Street's most powerful brokerage firms and investment banks. While technology has made entering the "major leagues" easy, staying in is not. Num Pages: 208 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KFFM; UDB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 227 x 20. Weight in Grams: 330.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780471442998
ISBN
9780471442998
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 19.33

Hardcover. A Complete Guide to Personal Philanthropy Are you one of the newly wealthy with an interest in "giving back".. an heir to money you'd like to share with a favorite cause.. Series: Wiley Nonprofit Law, Finance, and Management Series. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSN1; VSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 258 x 182 x 23. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780471414391
ISBN
9780471414391
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 24.88

Paperback. This inaugural volume of the Wiley Restaurant Basics Series is the first professional-level book on the legal challenges faced by restaurant managers. Num Pages: 384 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KJM; LAY; LNCB; TTVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 157 x 234 x 20. Weight in Grams: 518.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780471402725
ISBN
9780471402725
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 45.94

Hardback. Need-to-know information on the classification and identification of aquatic invertebrates This Fourth Edition of the standard reference used by generations of professionals and students is the source for authoritative information on the natural history, ecology, and taxonomy of free-living American freshwater invertebrates. Num Pages: 648 pages, illustrations, colour plates, photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSPF; PSPM; PSVT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 258 x 181 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1240.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
4 Rev ed
Number of pages
648
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471358374
ISBN
9780471358374
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.19

Hardcover. PREPARE FOR THE PARTNERSHIPS OF THE FUTURE This invaluable guide through the complex but highly worthwhile partnering between public and private entities in developing and constructing a wide range of building projects offers objective, comprehensive information integral to both the public and private partners. Num Pages: 304 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KFFD; KFFH; KJL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 167 x 20. Weight in Grams: 536.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780471333678
ISBN
9780471333678
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 211.12

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