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Paperback. Beginning with Vera Lynn's 'We'll Meet Again', a song that reassured a nation parted from their loved ones by the turmoil of war, and culminating with the manic energy of 'Bonkers', Dizzee Rascal's anthem for the push and rush of the 21st century, this is an entertaining tour of Britain's popular music, and how it reflects society and the times. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; AVGP; HBTB; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 31. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091933807
ISBN
9780091933807
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Out of the 193 countries recognised by the UN, we've invaded 158. That's an amazing 82%! This book illustrates what a truly awe-inspiring power, for bad and for good, our country has been right accross the world. Num Pages: 256 pages, 32 colour illustrations, 16 colour plates. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 20. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750952125
ISBN
9780750952125
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. 'One of the best half-dozen personal accounts of the Normandy campaign' - Richard Holmes Num Pages: 256 pages, 24, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BG; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWD; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
W&N
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780304366408
ISBN
9780304366408
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.09

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 80 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJF; HBWN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750960465
ISBN
9780750960465
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Hardback. Unavailable until now, these eight lectures delivered by Stuart Hall in 1983 at the University of Illinois introduced North American audiences to the intellectual history of British cultural studies while simultaneously presenting Hall's original engagements with the theoretical positions that contributed to the formation of cultural studies. Editor(s): Slack, Jennifer Daryl; Grossberg, Lawrence. Series: Stuart Hall: Selected Writings. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2AB; 3JJPN; DSBH5; JFC; JFD; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 477.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822362487
ISBN
9780822362487
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 109.87

Paperback. Unavailable until now, these eight lectures delivered by Stuart Hall in 1983 at the University of Illinois introduced North American audiences to the intellectual history of British cultural studies while simultaneously presenting Hall's original engagements with the theoretical positions that contributed to the formation of cultural studies. Editor(s): Slack, Jennifer Daryl; Grossberg, Lawrence. Series: Stuart Hall: Selected Writings. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2AB; 3JJPN; DSBH5; JFC; JFD; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 232 x 29. Weight in Grams: 354.
Publisher
Duke University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822362630
ISBN
9780822362630
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.48

hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white plates, 8 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1FBP; 3JJF; HBJF; HBLW; HBWN; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 244 x 29. Weight in Grams: 582.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Spellmount
Condition
New
SKU
9780752499017
ISBN
9780752499017
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 6.49

hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white plates, 8 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1FBP; 3JJF; HBJF; HBLW; HBWN; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 244 x 29. Weight in Grams: 582.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Spellmount
Condition
New
SKU
BP0128283
ISBN
9780752499017
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 6.49

Paperback. British airmen experienced a wide range of conditions and challenges during the Second World War. They served in every corner of the globe, operating over oceans and deserts, jungles and cities. This title examines the experiences of the young men who, as well as carrying out air offensives, had to fly, navigate and defend their aircraft. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 64 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 151 x 5. Weight in Grams: 148. New.
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
9780747812227
ISBN
9780747812227
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.89

Paperback. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848846593
ISBN
9781848846593
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.91

Hardcover. Num Pages: 240 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 238 x 25. Weight in Grams: 564.
Publisher
The History Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752499062
ISBN
9780752499062
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.75

Paperback. The queer fight for Gay Liberation; authentic identities and modern roles for lesbians and gays that enhanced British society. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPL; JFSK; JPVH1; JPWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785351433
ISBN
9781785351433
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.83

Hardback. Engages with the relation between politics and number through a reading, exegesis and critique of the work of Martin Heidegger. Series: Taking on the Political. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJ; JPA; PBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 239 x 17. Weight in Grams: 470.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748619818
ISBN
9780748619818
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.95
€ 102.99

Paperback. .
Publisher
Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846973666
ISBN
9781846973666
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.54

Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 376 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691614113
ISBN
9780691614113
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.79
€ 48.21

Hardcover. No solution demonstrates the naivety of claims that a solution to the Northern Ireland conflict could have been imposed by the British state two decades before the 1998 Good Friday Agreement. While there is a tremendous volume of material written on the Northern Ireland conflict, areas remain where there is a poverty of understanding. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2 graphs, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; 3JJPL; HBJD1; HBLW3; JPQB; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 164 x 242 x 28. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780719096402
ISBN
9780719096402
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 6.75

Paperback. When World War II began in September 1939 Wales was considered to be one of the safest parts of the United Kingdom. However, with the Fall of France in June 1940 it came within the range of German bombers based there. This title examines how World War II affected Wales and its people. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 161 x 13. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752451909
ISBN
9780752451909
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.65

Paperback. Lavishly illustrated with over 150 images, this book gives an excellent insight into the key issues and evolving strategies of the Conservative Party throughout the twentieth century, and up to the present day. A foreword by advertising guru Maurice Saatchi discusses the posters from a communication and design perspective. Num Pages: 192 pages, 196 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; AGC; AKLP; HBTB; JPHF; JPVL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 209 x 18. Weight in Grams: 850. British Election Posters from the Conservative Party Archive. 160 pages, 196 colour illustrations. Lavishly illustrated with over 150 images, this book gives an excellent insight into the key issues and evolving strategies of the Conservative Party throughout the twentieth century, and up to the present day. A foreword by advertising guru Maurice Saatchi discusses the posters from a communication and design perspective. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; AGC; AKLP; HBTB; JPHF; JPVL. Dimension: 250 x 209 x 18. Weight: 850.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851243532
ISBN
9781851243532
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.60

Hardcover. At the start of the 1960s, jazz entered a unique new period of revolution as African-American musicians redefined the art form in the context of the civil rights movement, afro-centric rhythm and thought and an ideology of black economic empowerment. This title features hundreds of photographs of the new jazz musicians in the USA in the 1960s. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; AVGJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 303 x 300 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1776.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Soul Jazz Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9780957260016
ISBN
9780957260016
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.82

Paperback. Analyzes the events in 1993 that led to the death of 74 men, women and children in the Waco religious community in Texas. Examining topics such as the media's role and the relation between religion and violence, the book discusses why the tragedy took place and whether it could have been avoided. Num Pages: 420 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; HRCC99; HRCZ; JFC; JFFE; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 27. Weight in Grams: 686.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
420
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226908458
ISBN
9780226908458
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 37.37

hardcover. This reference guide provides entries on English-language writers and writing throughout the 20th century. Writers from all over the world are included, from James Joyce to Amy Tan. A whole range of writing is celebrated, embracing fiction, plays, poetry and non-fictional writing. Editor(s): Stringer, Jenny. Num Pages: 772 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JJ; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 242 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1178.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
772
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192122711
ISBN
9780192122711
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 224.15

Paperback. A collection of photographs that illustrates the rapid rise to prominence of the Cornish resort of Bude which was, at the beginning of the nineteenth century, a tiny, almost unknown sea port on the coast of north Cornwall. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; 3JH; 3JJ; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752411200
ISBN
9780752411200
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.46

Hardback. Examines the portrayal of the Soviet Union in American film, and shows how these films reflect the attitudes of Americans, as well as how each portrayal changed with the often uneasy relations between the two countries. Num Pages: 312 pages, 16 black and white photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; APF; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810832459
ISBN
9780810832459
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 146.80

Hardcover. From 1926 to 1933, a transformation swept through the Soviet Union - a militarization of society that was as powerful and far-reaching as the Revolution itself. This work chronicles this transformation and shows why it is central to the understanding of Stalin's consolidation of power. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJG; HBJD; HBLW; JPHX; JW; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 26. Weight in Grams: 596.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University Press of Kansas United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700610372
ISBN
9780700610372
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.09

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