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East Asia, Far East
Hardback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 155 color illus. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JJ; ACBP; AGC; HBJF; HBLL; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 286 x 241. Weight in Grams: 155.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691176475
- ISBN
- 9780691176475
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.47€ 42.58
€ 53.47
€ 42.58
Paperback. This is the previously untold story of one of the most ferocious and prolonged air/naval battles in history: the battle at the radar picket stations during the American assault on Okinawa in spring 1945. Num Pages: 448 pages, black and white photos throughout. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; HBJF; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 714. Okinawa 1945. 448 pages, black and white photos throughout. This is the untold story of one of the most ferocious and prolonged battles in history: the battle at the radar picket stations during the American assault on Okinawa. It weaves together the experiences of the ships and their crews, Navy, Army, and Marine Corps pilots, and Japanese kamikazes in an account which provides the complete story. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; HBJF; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 28. Weight: 714.
- Publisher
- Casemate Publishers
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781935149415
- ISBN
- 9781935149415
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.57
€ 27.99
€ 26.57
Paperback. Why did almost 1000 highly educated "student soldiers" volunteer to serve in Japan's kamikaze operations at the end of World War II, even though Japan was losing the war? This study of the role of the state in pushing imperial ideology shows the power of symbolic communication. Num Pages: 376 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; HBJF; HBWQ; JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 25. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226620916
- ISBN
- 9780226620916
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.91
€ 37.99
€ 29.91
Hardcover. Presents diaries and correspondence left by members of the tokkotai and other Japanese student soldiers who perished during the World War II. Outside of Japan, these kamikaze pilots were considered unbridled fanatics who willingly sacrificed their lives for the emperor. This book explores writings, which speak otherwise. Num Pages: 232 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; BTM; HBJF; HBWQ; JWG; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 181 x 25. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226619507
- ISBN
- 9780226619507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.28€ 45.21
€ 52.28
€ 45.21
Paperback. Presents diaries and correspondence left by kamikaze pilots and other Japanese student soldiers who perished during the war. These kamikaze pilots were considered unbridled fanatics who willingly sacrificed their lives for the emperor. This work is useful for those interested in the history of Japan and World War II. Num Pages: 246 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; BTM; HBJF; HBWQ; JWG; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226619514
- ISBN
- 9780226619514
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.41
€ 23.99
€ 19.41
Paperback. Seeks at once to describe and explain the emergence of export-oriented South Korean popular music and to make sense of larger South Korean economic and cultural transformations. This book delves into the broader background of South Korea in this wonderfully informed history and analysis of a pop culture phenomenon sweeping the globe. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPKS; AVGN; JFC; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520283121
- ISBN
- 9780520283121
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Hardcover. Num Pages: 166 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: 1FPK; JKVQ2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 260 x 182 x 16. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781600218774
- ISBN
- 9781600218774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.43€ 81.20
€ 116.43
€ 81.20
Hardcover. Quirky, surprising and entertaining - with more than 400 houses, Jutaku is architecture at the speed of Japan. Num Pages: 512 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AMK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 191 x 46. Weight in Grams: 824.
- Publisher
- Phaidon Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780714869629
- ISBN
- 9780714869629
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.06
€ 19.99
€ 15.06
Paperback. Explains how the leaders China decided to limit all couples to one child. This book focuses on the historic period 1978-80 and documents the manner in which a handful of leading aerospace engineers hijacked the population policymaking process and formulated a strategy that treated people like missiles. Num Pages: 426 pages, 17 b/w photographs, 5 line illustrations, 8 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JHBD; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 426
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520253391
- ISBN
- 9780520253391
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Hardback. This is an inspiring story about a Yuan li Wu 's hard work, accomplishments and virtuous character. It is also a story of adaptation and assimilation in the best sense of datong (great harmony) by Confucius. Translator(s): Lee, Ta-Ling. Num Pages: 246 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; G; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761826903
- ISBN
- 9780761826903
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.64
€ 164.64
Hardcover. Ex-Nobu Head Chef Scott Hallsworth showcases the incredible food that is making his restaurant, Kurobuta, one of the most talked-about restaurants in London. Num Pages: 272 pages, Fully illustrated throughout with specially commissioned photography from David Loftus. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 205. .
- Publisher
- Absolute Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472919922
- ISBN
- 9781472919922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 25.52
€ 34.99
€ 25.52
Hardcover. Num Pages: 112 pages, 46 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 255. Weight in Grams: 2470.
- Publisher
- Steidl
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783869301273
- ISBN
- 9783869301273
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 37.59
€ 40.99
€ 37.59
Hardcover. This is the first study of Chinese stars and their transnational stardom, examining the career of Jet Li, probably the best martial arts actor alive. Num Pages: 208 pages, 10 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; APF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748645473
- ISBN
- 9780748645473
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.94€ 103.50
€ 106.94
€ 103.50
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Regnery Publishing
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781596980259
- ISBN
- 9781596980259
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.37
€ 18.99
€ 18.37
Paperback. Series: Comparative Cultural Studies. Num Pages: 220 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- Purdue University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557535832
- ISBN
- 9781557535832
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.30
€ 63.30
Paperback. Deconstructs Japanese rock music and reveals what happened when East met West after World War Two. This book explores the clash between traditional, conservative Japanese values and the wild rock 'n' roll renegades of the 1960s and 70s, and tells of the seminal artists in Japanese post-war culture. Num Pages: 304 pages, Colour Inserts. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 284. 304 pages, Colour Inserts. Deconstructs Japanese rock music and reveals what happened when East met West after World War Two. This book explores the clash between traditional, conservative Japanese values and the wild rock 'n' roll renegades of the 1960s and 70s, and tells of the seminal artists in Japanese post-war culture. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AVGP. Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight: 230.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Paper Back
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780747593034
- ISBN
- 9780747593034
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Hardcover. From the 1860s through to the early 20th century the rise of Japonisme and the Art Nouveau movement meant that few could ignore or resist the obsession with all things Japanese. This book includes examples of the designed and executed decorative arts of the Meiji periods from the Khalili Collection. Editor(s): Irvine, Gregory. Num Pages: 240 pages, 220 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JJC; ACBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 327 x 28. Weight in Grams: 2072.
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500239131
- ISBN
- 9780500239131
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.47€ 45.42
€ 53.47
€ 45.42
Hardback. Japan is shifting onto a new trajectory for a more muscular national security policy, US-Japan alliance ties functioning for regional and global security, and the encirclement of China's influence in East Asia. The author explores how PM Abe Shinzo's doctrine may prove contradictory and counter-productive to Japanese national interests. Num Pages: 114 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JPQ; JPS; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137514240
- ISBN
- 9781137514240
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.58
€ 82.58
Hardback. Japan differs from other industrialized democracies in having many small, local groups but few large, professionally managed national organizations. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Japan's civil society and a new theory, based on political institutions, to explain why it has developed as it has. Series: Contemporary Issues in Asia and Pacific. Num Pages: 280 pages, 25 tables, 18 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; GTB; JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804754286
- ISBN
- 9780804754286
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.77
€ 140.77
Hardback. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; JF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231146623
- ISBN
- 9780231146623
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.67€ 57.47
€ 73.67
€ 57.47