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Paperback. This book locates the roots of the 1996 welfare reform many decades in the past, arguing that women, work, and welfare were intertwined concerns of the liberal welfare state beginning just after World War II. It examines the reform of Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) and reconstructs the ideology, implementation, and consequences of rehabilitation. Series: Gender and American Culture. Num Pages: 296 pages, 5ill.3tabs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 399.
Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press Chapel Hill
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
KEX0227711
ISBN
9780807855874
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Addresses the convergence of race, gender, and technology in the telephone industry. This title shows how, as technology changed from a manual process to a computerised one, sexual and racial stereotypes enabled management to manipulate both the workers and the workplace. Num Pages: 392 pages, 37 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW; JFFK; JPA; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 28. Weight in Grams: 599.
Publisher
Duke University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822325734
ISBN
9780822325734
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.67

Hardcover. A comprehensive compilation of rare events during this fascinating period, this book covers all regions. It features steam (mainly), as well as diesel and electric motor power at work on scheduled and extraordinary services throughout the network. The chronology is supported by many contemporary photographs. There are lots of surprises! Num Pages: 352 pages, 64 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 170 x 34. Weight in Grams: 886.
Publisher
Fonthill Media United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781552346
ISBN
9781781552346
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 27.88

Paperback. Tom Watkins is the famously entertaining pop Svengali with killer commercial instincts and prodigious talent for design who propelled the Pet Shop Boys, Bros and East 17, among others, to global stardom. In this book, he takes us through his extraordinary and colourful life into the inner-circle of 80s pop-culture. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJPN; 3JJPR; AVGP; BGFA; KNTF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. .
Publisher
Virgin Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753541975
ISBN
9780753541975
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.77

Paperback. A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the AQA 2015 A/AS Level History. Editor(s): Fordham, Michael; Smith, David. Series: A Level (AS) History AQA. Num Pages: 206 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JH; 3JJ; 4KL; HBJD; JPFC; JPH. Category: (UA) A / AS level. Dimension: 218 x 282 x 15. Weight in Grams: 538.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Student
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107531154
ISBN
9781107531154
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 42.86

Paperback. Num Pages: 586 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJPG; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; APFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 171. Weight in Grams: 367.
Publisher
Seven Stories Press,U.S.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781609806156
ISBN
9781609806156
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 25.70

Paperback. Offers an analysis of the Chinese Armies that fought a series of increasingly fractious wars over nearly a century. Beginning with a run through of the Chinese forces that fought the British and French during the two Opium Wars, this history goes on to trace the forces who were drawn into internal wars and rebellions in the 1850s and 60s. Illustrator(s): Embleton, Gerry. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b/w; 8 col. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JH; 3JJC; HBJF; HBLL; HBW; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 271 x 5. Weight in Grams: 166.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472814272
ISBN
9781472814272
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.50

Paperback. Editor(s): Weeks, Alan. Num Pages: 144 pages, 25 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 8. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
annotated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750956673
ISBN
9780750956673
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.47

Paperback. Num Pages: 276 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBLW; HPS; JPA; JPFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
PM Press United States
Number of pages
276
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Second Edition, Second edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781604866780
ISBN
9781604866780
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.25

Paperback. As the man whose voice and style came to define pop music in the eighties and beyond, George Michael will forever be remembered as one of the all-time greats of British music. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; 3JMC; AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 17. Weight in Grams: 195.
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786064561
ISBN
9781786064561
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.09

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

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

Hardcover. .
Publisher
John Donald,
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904607762
ISBN
9781904607762
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.88

Paperback. Who were the British MPs sympathetic to the Soviets - the 'crypto-communists' 'left-wing gadflys', the 'neo-Stalinist left' so derided by fellow politicians, historians and the public? This book examines the careers and motives of MPs like Tom Driberg who developed ideological links with Soviet Union and whose ideas influenced Labour's left-wing. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; JPFC; JPL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 28. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780760308
ISBN
9781780760308
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 41.25

Paperback. A narrative of the changing experiences of ordinary people during war, and thoughts on the aftermath of war and whether 'peace' really meant peace, for everyone. Num Pages: 320 pages, 8pp b & w pics. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGA; HBJD1; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
Profile Books
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846680748
ISBN
9781846680748
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.65

Hardcover. This fascinating new history follows the course of Japan's ultimately unequal struggle against the great allied powers. Unsparing in its treatment of Japan's culpability for unleashing the Second World War, Japan at War 1931-1945 objectively appraises the unfolding tragedy which eventually engulfed Japan itself. Num Pages: 176 pages, 30 black and white photographs and 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJG; 3JJH; HBJF; HBLW; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 242 x 22. Weight in Grams: 438.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781555453
ISBN
9781781555453
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.76

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. This text provides an overview of social and cultural life during the race relations decade of the 1920s - from an African American perspective. The essays represent a diverse group of African American writers from 30 different states, with the focus on lived experience. Editor(s): Lutz, Tom (Associate Professor of English, University of Iowa, USA); Ashton, Susan. Num Pages: 300 pages, 9 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; HBTB; JFF; JFSL1; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540. An excellent, clean copy
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
SKU
KRS0018957
ISBN
9780813523064
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Rare and graphic images of WW2 German machine guns in action on all fronts. Informative text traces development of full range of machine guns. Num Pages: 160 pages, 250 B&W images. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 190 x 11. Weight in Grams: 458.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781592731
ISBN
9781781592731
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.90

Paperback. The funny, sad and often incredible life of a local policeman patrolling his home town Num Pages: 160 pages, 55 b & w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; BGA; JKSW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781553428
ISBN
9781781553428
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.50

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