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20th century
Paperback. Here Morison describes the Normandy landings as well as the "dirty work in the dark" that preceded them: deceptions, diversions, commando raids, parachute drops, mine sweepings, air bombing, and naval bombardment. Num Pages: 416 pages, photo section. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Naval Institute Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591145776
- ISBN
- 9781591145776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 28.71
€ 30.99
€ 28.71
Paperback. A memoir of Yang Xianyi, renowned scholar, translator and interpreter of Chinese and Western literature. It portrays Yang Xianyi as a light-hearted and mischievous young man who immersed himself in the learning of European culture, ancient and modern, when he studied at Oxford in the 1930s. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; BGA; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The Chinese University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629960469
- ISBN
- 9789629960469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.80
€ 21.80
Hardcover. This collection of papers highlights the research achievements in the field of Chinese Anthropology, particularly those of Mainland scholars. The authors examine the reproduction of traditions in post-Mao southern Fujian, surveying lineages, religion, status of women, and other aspects of the cultural life. Editor(s): Tan, Chee-Beng. Num Pages: 300 pages, With a number of pictures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJP; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The Chinese University Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629962333
- ISBN
- 9789629962333
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.75
€ 46.75
Paperback. Num Pages: 312 pages, 42 black & white photographs, 16 maps. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Naval Institute Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612519449
- ISBN
- 9781612519449
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.15
€ 25.99
€ 22.15
Paperback. The Chieftain Main Battle Tank was the heaviest armoured and armed tank used in modern flashpoint wars such as the Iran-Iraq War, Bosnia and the Gulf War. This manual explores the design, development and operation of the tank, one of the most influential vehicles used in modern warfare. Illustrator(s): Sarson, Peter. Series: Osprey New Vanguard S. Num Pages: 48 pages, 7 colour & 40 b&w illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3JJP; 3JM; HBG; HBLW3; JWD; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 248 x 185 x 5. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841767192
- ISBN
- 9781841767192
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.33
€ 17.99
€ 16.33
Beyond Surrender: Australian prisoners of war in the twentieth century
Beaumont, Joan, Grant, Lachlan, Pegram, Aaron
Paperback. Num Pages: 294 pages, Black & white throughout. BIC Classification: 1MBF; 3JJ; JWXR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 525.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Melbourne University Publishing
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780522866209
- ISBN
- 9780522866209
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.48
€ 55.48
Paperback. A history of the origin, design and construction of the lunar launch facilities at the Kennedy Space Center. It includes archival illustrations and diagrams of locations, personnel and equipment, from aerial views of sandy Cape Canaveral to some of the photographs of the first mobile launchers. Num Pages: 352 pages, 104 illustrations, notes, bibliog. BIC Classification: 1KBBFL; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3; HBT; PGG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 30. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University Press of Florida United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813020914
- ISBN
- 9780813020914
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.02
€ 33.02
Paperback. First published by NASA in 2000 as "Challenge to Apollo", this volume, together with a second volume entitled "Sputnik and the Soviet Space Challenge" presents a comprehensive history of the Soviet-manned space programmes covering a period of 30 years. Num Pages: 512 pages, 13 tables, 7 illustrations, 24 b&w photographs, glossary, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJP; HBJD; HBLW3; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University Press of Florida
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813026282
- ISBN
- 9780813026282
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.00
€ 43.00
Hardcover. Veterans of WWII have long sung the praises of the PX - a little piece of home in far-flung corners of the world. This title presents the story of the Army Exchange System. It traces the evolution of the PX from the beginning to the end of World War II from the point of view of those who ran the service and that of the soldiers who used it. Num Pages: 208 pages, 15 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826218674
- ISBN
- 9780826218674
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.14
€ 69.14
Paperback. The autobiography of one of the top moneymakers in the history of Twentieth Century-Fox Series: Hollywood Legends Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, 55 black & white illustrations, filmography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; APB; APF; AVGM; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University Press of Mississippi
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781496807984
- ISBN
- 9781496807984
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.28
€ 29.28
Hardcover. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 298 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 1FCS; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD; HBJF; JFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691652863
- ISBN
- 9780691652863
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.79
€ 152.79
Paperback. American Literature in Context from 1865 to 1929 is the perfect companion for readers who want to familiarize themselves with the historical events and literary movements that shaped American literature from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of the Great Depression. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; 3JH; 3JJC; 3JJF; 3JJG; DSBF; DSBH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405167802
- ISBN
- 9781405167802
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.52
€ 29.52
Paperback. Num Pages: 104 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FMM; 3JJPG; HBJF; HBLW3; HBWS; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 175 x 18. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Publisher
- Media Masters Singapore
- Number of pages
- 104
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789810813031
- ISBN
- 9789810813031
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.58
€ 17.99
€ 16.58
Paperback. Janusz Korczak devoted himself to the care of orphans in the Warsaw Ghetto after the Nazi occupation of Poland. This volume constitutes his grimly inspiring ghetto diary, and is accompanied by a new introduction by Betty Jean Lifton, the author of a biography of Korczak. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 3JJH; BGHA; BJ; HBJD; HBTZ1; HBWQ; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 217 x 9. Weight in Grams: 192.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300097429
- ISBN
- 9780300097429
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.15
€ 20.99
€ 17.15
Paperback. Num Pages: 174 pages. BIC Classification: 1MBF; 3JJ; 3JM; HBJM; HBTB; JNB; JNMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 232 x 22. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Monash University Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781925377248
- ISBN
- 9781925377248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.37
€ 26.99
€ 20.37
Hardback. A new exploration of the relationship between the Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan administrations in domestic policy. Using recently released documentary material and extensive research interviews, James Cooper demonstrates how specific policy transfer between these 'political soul mates' was more limited than is typically assumed. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; 3JJPN; HBJD1; HBJK; HBLW3; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 150 x 219 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230304055
- ISBN
- 9780230304055
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.65
€ 67.65
Hardback. International Relations and the Origins of the Pacific War takes the unique approach of examining the history of the relationship between Japan and the United States by using the framework of international relations theories to search for the origins of the Pacific War, that erupted with Japan's attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJF; HBJK; HBLW; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137572011
- ISBN
- 9781137572011
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.41
€ 67.41
Hardback. This book explores the decision of the British Empire to import Chinese labour to southern Africa despite the already tense racial situation in the region. It enables a clearer understanding of racial and political developments in southern Africa during the reconstruction period and places localised issues within a wider historiography. Series: Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 5 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 3JJC; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTQ; JFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 222 x 22. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230303775
- ISBN
- 9780230303775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.73
€ 67.73
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Anness Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780193625
- ISBN
- 9781780193625
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.10
€ 17.10
Paperback. By employing new 'optics' and a comparative approach, this book helps us recognize the unexpected and unsettling connections between America's 'western' empire and Nazi Germany's 'eastern' empire, linking histories previously thought of as totally unrelated and leading readers towards a deep revisioning of the 'American West' and the 'Nazi East'. Num Pages: 321 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1KBBW; 3JJH; HBJD; HBJK; HBWQ; JFFJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137352736
- ISBN
- 9781137352736
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.23
€ 128.23