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Paperback. One of the great untold stories of the war in Afghanistan: how a small band of Special Forces rode out on horseback and defeated the Taliban. Num Pages: 416 pages, 8pp b-w photographs. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 1KBB; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBLX; HBWS4; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 30. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
Pocket Books
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847398239
ISBN
9781847398239
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.73

Paperback. For more than a century, accounts of progress in the West foregrounded the technological feats performed while canals and railroads were built and lionized the capitalists who financed the projects. This book focuses on the suffering and survival of the workers who were treated as outsiders. Num Pages: 284 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTK; KNG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
284
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520284609
ISBN
9780520284609
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.74

Hardcover. The definitive bible on Mexican home-cooking by Mexico's leading culinary authority, Margarita Carrillo Arronte. Translator(s): Heining, Anne. Num Pages: 704 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 276 x 58. Weight in Grams: 1962.
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
y First edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714867526
ISBN
9780714867526
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 39.05

Hardback. Examines a key transition in the meaning of envy for the American middle class. This book traces how attitudes about envy changed as department stores, magazines, movies, and advertising became prevalent, and the mass production of imitation luxury goods offered middle- and working-class individuals the opportunity to emulate upper-class life. Num Pages: 232 pages, 10 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GT; HBTB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 520.
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812236866
ISBN
9780812236866
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.38

Paperback. Class does make a difference in the lives and futures of American children. Drawing on observations of black and white middle-class, working-class, and poor families, this title explores this fact, offering a picture of childhood. It focuses on the frenetic families managing their children's hectic schedules of 'leisure' activities. Num Pages: 480 pages, 1 b/w photograph, 5 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL; JFSP1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 30. Weight in Grams: 628. Class, Race, and Family Life. 480 pages, illustrations. Class does make a difference in the lives and futures of American children. Drawing on observations of black and white middle-class, working-class, and poor families, this title explores this fact, offering a picture of childhood. It focuses on the frenetic families managing their children's hectic schedules of 'leisure' activities. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL; JFSP1. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 30. Weight: 640.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520271425
ISBN
9780520271425
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.72

Paperback. Highlighting the cultural activities of young, predominantly unmarried Asian American women from 1930 to 1960, this book traces the diverse ways in which these young women sought claim to cultural citizenship, exploring such topics as the nation's first Asian American sorority, Chi Alpha Delta; and Asian American youth culture and beauty pageants. Series: American History and Culture Series. Num Pages: 241 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; 3JJPG; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 345.
Publisher
New York University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814751947
ISBN
9780814751947
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.21

Paperback. "First published in Brazil as A formaocao das almas, by Companhia das Letras, 1990"--T.p. verso. Translator(s): Lander, Clifford. Series: Helen Kellogg Institute for International Studies. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBJK; JPHL; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780268035266
ISBN
9780268035266
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.48

Paperback. Comprehensive study of Canadian literature, theatre, art (1977-2007) depicting memories of the two world wars. Num Pages: 636 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; DSBH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 42. Weight in Grams: 920.
Publisher
University of Alberta Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781772120004
ISBN
9781772120004
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.86
€ 40.41

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 48 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; VXQG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 166 x 12. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764332852
ISBN
9780764332852
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.24

Sheet map.
Publisher
Old House
Number of pages
1
Publication date
2013
Edition
Map
Condition
New
SKU
9781908402554
ISBN
9781908402554
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.05

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBWN; 1KBBWR; 1KBCB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Canada
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781927051788
ISBN
9781927051788
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.81

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; WTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 237 x 15. Weight in Grams: 352.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
BIS Publishers B.V.
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9789063694203
ISBN
9789063694203
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.50

Paperback. Introduces community planning as practiced in the United States, focusing on the comprehensive plan. Suitable for the readers, including professional planners, planning students, and interested citizens, this book provides a pragmatic view of the comprehensive plan. Num Pages: 455 pages, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 266 x 204 x 22. Weight in Grams: 886.
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
455
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597265539
ISBN
9781597265539
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.26

Paperback. Offers an overview and critique of the foreign policy of an emerging great power whose claims to rightness often spill over into self-righteousness, whose ambitions conflict with power realities, whose judgmentalism precludes the interests of other states, and whose domestic politics frequently prevent prudent policies and result in overstretch. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; JPSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 203 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Enlarged
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226431482
ISBN
9780226431482
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 22.99

Paperback. Editor(s): Robbins, Hollis; Gates, Henry Louis, Jr. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; DSBF; JFFK; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. Weight in Grams: 367.
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780143105992
ISBN
9780143105992
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Edited by Mark C. Carnes and published with the American Council of Learned Societies, "Invisible Giants" presents the architects of the USA's past through the eyes of the architects of its future. Editor(s): Carnes, Mark C. Num Pages: 336 pages, numerous halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; HBJK; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 356. Good copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
SKU
KEX0241291
ISBN
9780195168839
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Examining the powerful drive that leads men and women literally to shed their skins gubarand--in mind and body--to cross the boundary of sex, Prosser argues that sex change is, at best, a narrative--thus transsexuals make for adept and absorbing authors. Series: Gender and Culture Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 31 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BG; DSBH; JFC; JFSJ5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 394.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231109352
ISBN
9780231109352
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.43

Paperback. The full story of the Anglo-American intelligence relationship, ranging from the deceits of World War I to the mendacities of 9/11 - now told for the first time. Num Pages: 320 pages, 15 black and white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; JPSH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 138 x 215 x 19. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198701903
ISBN
9780198701903
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.03

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 168 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 282 x 10. Weight in Grams: 720.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
n
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764315299
ISBN
9780764315299
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.12

Paperback. Along with a fresh translation of Azuela's classic novel, this volume offers an introduction setting the work in its historical, literary, and political contexts. Related texts include contemporary reviews of Azuela's work, excerpts from John Reed's "Insurgent Mexico", and selections from Azuela's correspondence. Translator(s): Pellon, Gustavo. Num Pages: 192 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 2ADS; DSB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 170.
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
174
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Tra
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872208346
ISBN
9780872208346
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.42

Paperback. Editor(s): Bowles, Paul; Veltmeyer, Henry. Num Pages: 156 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; JPWF; KNBP; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781552666623
ISBN
9781552666623
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.42

Paperback. Editor(s): Hammett, Chad. Series: Southwestern Writers Collection Series, Wittliff Collections at Texas State University. Num Pages: 399 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; 3JM; APF; ASZB; BJ; BK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 610. Weight in Grams: 851.
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292761964
ISBN
9780292761964
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.92

Paperback. A passionate and vivid recreation of the history of Trinidad by the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. Num Pages: 400 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KJWWT; HBJK; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 26. Weight in Grams: 326.
Publisher
PAN MACMILLAN
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330522847
ISBN
9780330522847
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.28

Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBG; HBLH; VXWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 136 x 24. Weight in Grams: 330.
Publisher
Vintage
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780375706905
ISBN
9780375706905
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.54

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