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The Americas
Hardcover. Conventional screen histories tend to concentrate on New York City and Hollywood in chronicling the evolution of American cinema. Notwithstanding the tremendous contribution of both cities, Syracuse and Central New York also played a strategic - yet little-known - role in early screen history. This book details the origins of American film. Num Pages: 140 pages, 100 black-&-white & 25 colour illustrations, tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 671.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815608967
- ISBN
- 9780815608967
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.79
€ 26.79
Paperback. Examining the development of the popular 1/2-ton American pickup truck during the 60s, this book includes the numerous, new alternative designs and engineering approaches. This volume also reveals specifications, industry facts and figures, and optional equipment, through detailed text and previously unpublished images. Series: Those Were the Days .. Series. Num Pages: 96 pages, 120. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WGCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 205. .
- Publisher
- Veloce Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845848033
- ISBN
- 9781845848033
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.83
€ 19.99
€ 14.83
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Veloce Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845848026
- ISBN
- 9781845848026
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.75
€ 19.99
€ 14.75
Paperback. Covers the attempts by major automakers such as Kaiser-Frazer, Willys, Packard, Studebaker, Tucker, Nash and Hudson to compete with the 'Big Three' in America. This book offers a look at the major makers, focusing on the innovations, styling and features, and why, ultimately, all failed. Series: Those Were the Days.. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; KNDR; WGCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 208 x 10. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- Veloce Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845842390
- ISBN
- 9781845842390
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.34
€ 21.99
€ 16.34
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€ 14.87
€ 19.99
€ 14.87
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Natural Heritage Books Canada
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781896219288
- ISBN
- 9781896219288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 25.30
€ 27.99
€ 25.30
Hardcover. "Stamper offers new insights into the conditions that have created [the problems in American policing], reminding us that police in a democratic society belong to the people--and not the other way around .. [and delivering] a revolutionary new model for American law enforcement: the community-based police department"-- Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSW1; JPV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 244 x 35. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Publisher
- Nation Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781568585406
- ISBN
- 9781568585406
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 28.70
€ 42.99
€ 28.70
paperback. Introduces us to the violent, secret world of domestic abuse that cops must not only navigate, but which some also perpetrate. The author draws on lessons learned on the job to make powerful arguments for drug decriminalization, abolition of the death penalty, and radically revised approaches to prostitution and gun control. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSW1; JKV; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Avalon Publishing Group United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781560258551
- ISBN
- 9781560258551
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.12
€ 23.99
€ 21.12
Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages, 60 colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVRL1; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 29. Weight in Grams: 808.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Schiffer
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764350481
- ISBN
- 9780764350481
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 21.44
€ 31.99
€ 21.44
Paperback. Exploring the phenomenon of divorce in American society, this book looks at divorce as a legal action, as an individual experience, and as a cultural symbol in its era of institutionalization. It analyzes the legal and legislative aspects of divorce and the public response to them. Num Pages: 249 pages, 8 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; 3JH; HBTB; JFC; JHBK; LA; LNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 68.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 249
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520231962
- ISBN
- 9780520231962
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.86
€ 33.99
€ 24.86
Hardback. ghton Thaxter was an author, painter, gardener, and one of the most popular New England poets of the late nineteenth century. Drawing on previously unexamined letters and family papers as well as Thaxter's own writings and other sources, Mandel reveals new details about the author's life and places her in a broader literary and cultural context. Num Pages: 192 pages, 16 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University Press of New England United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781584652977
- ISBN
- 9781584652977
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.46
€ 24.99
€ 22.46
Paperback. This text describes the series of earthquakes that shook the Mississippi valley from December 1811 to February 1812. The quakes were among the most violent to hit North America and affected more than 1 million square miles. It considers the impact such earthquakes have on population and land. Series: Missouri Heritage Readers Series. Num Pages: 120 pages, 25 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; RNR; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 229 x 9. Weight in Grams: 213.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826210548
- ISBN
- 9780826210548
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 15.03
€ 15.99
€ 15.03
Hardback. Explores high-level career executives who make positive contributions to Americans' quality of life. This title profiles six "unsung heroes", the people behind the scenes of some of the most successful programs in American government, and identifies the tools, skills, and strategies that make them effective leaders. Num Pages: 266 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 539.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878405923
- ISBN
- 9780878405923
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 212.75
€ 212.75
Hardcover. Takes readers into the courtroom to hear a streetwise convict verbally sparring with the DA, then brings us into the confines of the jury room to have us witness nervous chatter over the meaning of evidence. As an antidote, the author suggests that literary and historical texts can help us develop the capacity for prudential judgment. Num Pages: 216 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBEC; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826216380
- ISBN
- 9780826216380
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.38
€ 63.38
Paperback. Jamaican dancehall has long been one of the most vital and influential cultural and artistic forces within contemporary global music. This title presents a comprehensive view of this musical and cultural phenomenon: its growth and historical role within Jamaican society, its economy of star making, and its technology of production. Num Pages: 328 pages, 44 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KJWJ; ASD; JFCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 153 x 24. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822325147
- ISBN
- 9780822325147
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 34.25
€ 36.99
€ 34.25
Hardcover. Critical political debate requires respect for principles of logic, rationality and reasonableness, as well as shared conceptions of evidence and relevance in the political arena. This book presents case studies in order to demonstrate the inherent dangers of not applying principles of reasoning to the interpretation of political events. Num Pages: 79 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 6. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 79
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845193393
- ISBN
- 9781845193393
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.87
€ 50.87
Paperback. For those looking to raise a family in a storybook American town, or a change of pace from hectic city life, this book is the answer. Num Pages: 392 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; VSH; WKDM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 180 x 16. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780871319883
- ISBN
- 9780871319883
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.48
€ 20.99
€ 20.48
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 60 b/w photos & 40 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBC; WSZC; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 163 x 13. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- Harbour Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781550176360
- ISBN
- 9781550176360
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.16
€ 20.99
€ 20.16
paperback. In this volume, Dr Norris calls attention to the sociological and physical factors that often influence the work of educators, discussing the general perception of the teaching profession, as well as more specific issues such as reform, research and political agendas. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index, footnotes. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 149 x 12. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- R&L Education United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810842168
- ISBN
- 9780810842168
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.23
€ 85.23
Paperback. Identifies reasons for public disenchantment with the press, provides specific examples of mistakes made by newspaper owners, publishers, editors, and reporters, and gives advice on meeting the responsibilities of journalism. Num Pages: 258 pages. BIC Classification: 1KB; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231058773
- ISBN
- 9780231058773
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.45
€ 50.45