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Paperback. This volume brings together nine original essays by cultural historians. The works aim to exhibit the promise of a cultural approach to understanding the range of American experiences from the seventeenth century to the present. Num Pages: 312 pages, 23 halftones, 7 line drawings, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DNF; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780226259550
ISBN
9780226259550
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.52

Paperback. Series: Princeton Classics. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: DN; HPCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 142 x 215 x 17. Weight in Grams: 210.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Edition
Updated edition with a New foreword by Anthony Gr
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691165646
ISBN
9780691165646
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.09

Hardback. Editor(s): Mourelatos, Alexander P. D. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 608 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AB; DNF; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 33. Weight in Grams: 828.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691636740
ISBN
9780691636740
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 295.03

Paperback. Initially denounced as a collection of sinister maxims and a recommendation of tyranny, this text has more recently been defended as the first scientific treatment of politics, challenging the traditions of ancient and medieval thought and morality. Translator(s): Mansfield, Harvey C. Num Pages: map, glossary, bibliography, notes. BIC Classification: 1DST; DNF; JPA; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 133 x 6. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226500447
ISBN
9780226500447
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.60

Paperback. Series: Dover Thrift Editions. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 134 x 5. Weight in Grams: 72. Series: Dover Thrift S. 80 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DNF; JPHC. Dimension: 211 x 134 x 5. Weight: 72.
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.
Number of pages
80
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486272740
ISBN
9780486272740
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 5.49

Paperback. How can a leader be strong and decisive, yet still inspire loyalty in his followers? When is it necessary to break the rules? Is it better to be feared than loved? In this book, the author answers all these questions in a work of realpolitik that still has shrewd political lessons. Num Pages: 176 pages, map. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 144 x 11. Weight in Grams: 136.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141442259
ISBN
9780141442259
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.43

Paperback. Dealing with subjects ranging from a Swedish hotel made of ice to the enigma of UFOs, from a tragedy on Lake Minnetonka to the gold mine of cyberpornography, this book presents over 90 essays. It covers various topics such as the environment, terrorism, education, sports, politics, and music. Editor(s): McPhee, John; Rigolot, Carol. Num Pages: 408 pages, 1 halftone. 1 line illus. BIC Classification: DNF; DQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 492.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691143088
ISBN
9780691143088
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.49
€ 42.14

Hardcover. Num Pages: 1136 pages, indexes. BIC Classification: DNF; HPQ; JPFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 166 x 81. Weight in Grams: 2140.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1978
Publisher
Liberty Fund Inc United States
Number of pages
1136
Condition
New
SKU
V9780913966334
ISBN
9780913966334
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 27.90

Hardback. Authoritative and reliable editions of the Arabic and modern, lucid English translations introducing treasures of the Arabic literary heritage Editor(s): Homerin, Th. Emil. Series: Library of Arabic Literature. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DN; HRHX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 230 x 19. Weight in Grams: 482.
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814745281
ISBN
9780814745281
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.53

Paperback. An attempt to restore the original 1824 text to as close to its original format and content as possible. Editor(s): Garside, Peter. Series: The Collected Works of James Hogg. Num Pages: 384 pages, 4 maps. BIC Classification: DNF; FC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 29. Weight in Grams: 474.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748663156
ISBN
9780748663156
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.93

Paperback. Editor(s): Rogers, Professor Melvin L. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 242 x 20. Weight in Grams: 382.
Publisher
Swallow Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804011662
ISBN
9780804011662
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 23.10

paperback. Covers everything from hosepipe bans to Spanish restaurants, from writer's block to slug warfare, from slob holidays to the banning of beige. This book reveals the author, ourselves and the nation in a new light. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 262.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
New
SKU
9780241961766
ISBN
9780241961766
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.14

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 330.
Publisher
New Directions Publishing Corporation United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811222464
ISBN
9780811222464
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.51

Paperback. A selection of essays that represent different perspectives and responses to the fundamental vision of "Declaration and Address". There is an edited version of the original piece printed alongside essays, insights and criticisms of the work, which are the results of an Internet seminar. Series: American Theological Library Association (ATLA) Monograph Series. Num Pages: 512 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DN; HRCM; HRCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 136 x 27. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810838437
ISBN
9780810838437
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 113.48

Paperback. A compendium of never-before-collected quotations from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Christopher Hitchens on hundreds of subjects Editor(s): Mann, Windsor. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: DNJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 233 x 26. Weight in Grams: 456. From Alcohol to Zionism: The Very Best of Christopher Hitchens. 336 pages. Editor(s): Mann, Windsor. A compendium of quotes of number 1 "New York Times" bestselling author Christopher Hitchens. Drawn from his many TV appearances, debates, lectures, interviews, articles, and books, it is arranged alphabetically by subject, from Atheism to Alcoholism, Mother Teresa to George Orwell, Islamofacism to Iraq, Smoking to Sex, and more. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DNJ. Dimension: 155 x 233 x 26. Weight: 440.
Publisher
Hachette Books
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Original
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306819582
ISBN
9780306819582
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.33

Hardback. "I must die as I lived, beyond my means." Arguably the most quoted man in history, and certainly in his day, this enormous miniature collection is filled with Oscar Wildes' most notorious and witty sayings. Organized into five sections, this book is suitable for Wilde lovers and novices alike. Editor(s): Running Press. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: DN; GBCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 108 x 98 x 10. Weight in Grams: 98.
Publisher
Running Press United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Min
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762449828
ISBN
9780762449828
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.73

hardcover. Includes a collection of Thoreau quotations ever assembled. This title gathers more than 2,000 memorable passages from this iconoclastic American author, social reformer, environmentalist, and self-reliant thinker. Editor(s): Cramer, Jeffrey S. Num Pages: 552 pages, 20 halftones. BIC Classification: DN; GBCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 185 x 124 x 36. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780691139975
ISBN
9780691139975
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 22.99
€ 4.82

Hardback. This tiny tome featuring a faux leather binding with embossed type and illustration is filled with Winston Churchill's biography, his most inspirational quotes, and excerpts from some of his most famous speeches. Editor(s): Running Press. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: DN; GBCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 108 x 98 x 10. Weight in Grams: 96.
Publisher
Running Press United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Min
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762449835
ISBN
9780762449835
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 7.90

Paperback. Features works by Jack London and lays out the social, economic, and political contexts for his writings. Num Pages: 304 pages, 5 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520255463
ISBN
9780520255463
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.06

Paperback. "The Ramayana" is the greatest of Indian epics - and one of the world's supreme masterpieces of storytelling. Telling the story, this work suggests that it can be enjoyed for its psychological insight, its spiritual depth and its wisdom - or as a tale of abduction, battle and courtship played out in a universe with heroes, deities and demons. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HRG; HRLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 162.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780143039679
ISBN
9780143039679
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

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