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The Americas

Hardback. In this series of essays Betsy Erkkila considers the historical and psychological dramas of blood-as marker of violence, race, sex, kinship-that have stood near the center of American literature, culture, and politics since the eighteenth century. Num Pages: 288 pages, 24 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 608.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812238440
ISBN
9780812238440
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 88.37

Hardback. An institutional history that follows the rise, fall, and rebirth of this important faith-based NYC social charity. Num Pages: 296 pages, 11 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; JKSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 585.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812238310
ISBN
9780812238310
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 89.39

hardcover. By the latter part of the nineteenth century, the physician had supplanted the clergyman as the nation's most esteemed professional, as the body had seemingly replaced the soul as a person's most prized possession. Stephanie Browner looks at this era of change. Num Pages: 312 pages, 5 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 235 x 26. Weight in Grams: 634.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780812238259
ISBN
9780812238259
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 89.52

Hardback. "This is a wonderfully measured, insightful, comprehensive treatment of the subject that will, in my estimation, become a standard not only for the academic community but also for the policy and intelligence community."-Dirk Vandewalle, Dartmouth College Num Pages: 264 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBL; 1KBB; HB; JP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 165 x 321 x 28. Weight in Grams: 580.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812236729
ISBN
9780812236729
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.69

Hardback. "Deeply researched and beautifully crafted, this book is an original contribution to the history of American reform, family, and working-class culture."-Barbara Melosh, George Mason University Num Pages: 272 pages, illustration. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HB; JH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 556.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812236545
ISBN
9780812236545
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.65

Hardback. How entrepreneurial housebuilders fueled a rapid economy. "A well-written and easily read business book with a historical perspective, quite fit for a general readership interested in the history of American enterprise."-APT Bulletin Series: Early American Studies. Num Pages: 280 pages, 24 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; 3JF; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; KCZ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 720.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812235807
ISBN
9780812235807
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.05

Hardback. From the Pension Research Council of the Wharton School, this book explores the diversity of governmental pension plans and investigates how these financial institutions must change in years to come. Editor(s): Mitchell, Olivia S.; Hustead, Edwin C. Series: Pension Research Council Publications. Num Pages: 408 pages, 71 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; KFFP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 850.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812235784
ISBN
9780812235784
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.26

Hardback. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFD; LNP; LNQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 700.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812232127
ISBN
9780812232127
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.72

Hardback. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 550.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812232028
ISBN
9780812232028
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 84.82

Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRC; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 600.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812231984
ISBN
9780812231984
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.26

Paperback. A rich history of American theater, Timothy White's Blue-Collar Broadway tells the story of the people who created costumes, shoes, scenery, lights, and props. From the 1880s to the 1990s, White explores the shifting centers of theatrical craft and their impact on the nation and the iconic New York City district of Times Square. Num Pages: 288 pages, 23 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812223644
ISBN
9780812223644
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.73

Paperback. Ed Bacon is the first biography of the innovative and controversial urban planner who transformed Philadelphia in the mid-twentieth century. Series: The City in the Twenty-First Century. Num Pages: 320 pages, 25 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; RPC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812223590
ISBN
9780812223590
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.25

paperback. George Cotkin looks at diverse yet central issues such as the problem of evil, moral responsibility, racial identity, and capital punishment, juxtaposed against events such as the bombing of civilians during World War II, the My Lai Massacre, and the invasion of Iraq to demonstrate that moral complexity and confusion can be productive. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; JFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812222494
ISBN
9780812222494
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.60

Paperback. "Lori Landay tells a powerful story about woman's place and women's power during the sexual desegregation of American society."-ScreenSite Series: Feminist Cultural Studies, the Media, & Political Culture. Num Pages: 272 pages, 76 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF; DSBH; JFC; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812216516
ISBN
9780812216516
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 35.95

Paperback. Millions of tourists visit South America every year, drawn by the ancient ruins, vibrant cities, breathtaking natural beauty and diverse foods and cultures. This title captures the tastes and smells of the continent in recipes and photos from the author's trip to South America. Num Pages: 264 pages, 100 Colour Images. BIC Classification: 1KLS; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 191 x 25. Weight in Grams: 948.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Chronicle Books United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811869065
ISBN
9780811869065
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 28.87

paperback. Includes personal stories, descriptions of how to make the food and how to choose ingredients, and a sense of the author's personal philosophy of life as it relates to cooking and feeding those you love. This book includes a "Pantry" section, which advises on essential items to have in the kitchen. Num Pages: 216 pages, 100 full colour photographs by Karl Petzke. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 240 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1207.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Chronicle Books United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780811863797
ISBN
9780811863797
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.71

Paperback. Presents a photographic tour of San Francisco. This work captures perspectives of the city's most famous landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Lombard Street, and the cable cars vistas like China Basin, the dwellings of Nob Hill, and the cottages of the Sunset and Richmond districts. Num Pages: 120 pages, Colour and black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; WT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 255 x 15. Weight in Grams: 694.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Chronicle Books United States
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811853460
ISBN
9780811853460
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB; JWXV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Stackpole Books United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811736459
ISBN
9780811736459
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.68

Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFL; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 159.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Stackpole Books United States
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811736282
ISBN
9780811736282
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 11.26

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 91 b/w photos & 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Stackpole Books United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811736084
ISBN
9780811736084
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 17.94

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