Lifestyle, sport & leisure
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Lifestyle, sport & leisure
Hardback. Series: Sport and Society. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 298 x 19. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780252039782
- ISBN
- 9780252039782
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.94
€ 118.94
Hardback. This book examines major sports, both professional and intercollegiate, from baseball, football, and basketball to golf, tennis, stock car racing, and extreme sports, to explain how sports became a multibillion-dollar industry as well as a major influence on and reflection of American society. Jay also shows how sports have helped shape racial, gender, national, and class identities. Series: Columbia Histories of Modern American Life. Num Pages: 304 pages, 25 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3; HBT; WS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231125345
- ISBN
- 9780231125345
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.50€ 77.41
€ 99.50
€ 77.41
Hardback. The first book to clearly explain the science used by paleontologists and the new, cutting-edge techniques that led to the discovery of Seismosaurus, the longest dinosaur yet known----and possibly the largest land animal to have ever lived. The book also illustrates the exciting collaboration between Gillette, the chemists and physicists who helped to reconstruct Seismosaurus. Illustrator(s): Hallett, Mark. Num Pages: 205 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HDDA; RBC; RBX; WNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1316.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231078740
- ISBN
- 9780231078740
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.88
€ 113.88
Paperback. This exploration of the physical universe explains fundamental concepts in a language that is accessible to anyone with little or no science background. It looks at the discoveries of science, the conservation of energy, the electromagnetic spectrum, gravity and thermodynamics. Num Pages: 277 pages. BIC Classification: PD; PGK; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 135 x 249 x 23. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 277
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231075619
- ISBN
- 9780231075619
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.02
€ 33.99
€ 25.02
Hardcover. In his notes on the natural history of Concord, Massachusetts, Henry David Thoreau records the first open flowers of highbush blueberry on May 11, 1853. In the 160 years since his writings, warming temperatures have pushed blueberry flowering three weeks earlier. This book tracks the effects of a warming climate on Concord's plants and animals. Num Pages: 264 pages, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; RNPG; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226682686
- ISBN
- 9780226682686
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 23.21
€ 27.99
€ 23.21
Paperback. Keith Moxey examines woodcut images from the Nuremburg area, arguing that far from being crude representations of popular culture, they in fact represent the means by which the middle and upper classes could disseminate reformed attitudes to a broader audience. Num Pages: 166 pages, illustrations, bibliographical references. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JB; AFH; WCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 213 x 12. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226543925
- ISBN
- 9780226543925
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 29.90
€ 36.99
€ 29.90
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: WF; WZS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 210 x 13. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226431550
- ISBN
- 9780226431550
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.37
€ 19.99
€ 17.37
Paperback. Charts Chicago's evolution with comprehensive, cross-referenced entries on the seventy-seven community areas, along with many suburbs and neighborhoods, from Albany Park to Zion. This book explores how the city's communities have changed and grown throughout the years. Editor(s): Keating, Ann Durkin. Num Pages: 368 pages, 60 halftones, 394 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 200 x 22. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226428833
- ISBN
- 9780226428833
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.06
€ 32.99
€ 26.06
Paperback. Chicago's landscape inspired musings from residents and visitors alike. This title contains these musings from the land to present a green portrait of Chicago. It concludes with biographical essays. Num Pages: 424 pages, maps, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; HBJK; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226306612
- ISBN
- 9780226306612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.14
€ 32.99
€ 26.14
Hardcover. Num Pages: 472 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 241 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1234.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226298375
- ISBN
- 9780226298375
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.52
€ 41.99
€ 32.52
Paperback. The river Niger, a source of life and danger for the people in impoverished eastern Mali, is also the origin of elaborate mythology. From his travels through Mali and down the Niger in a dugout canoe, Jean-Marie Gibbal has created a personal documentary of the cultures of the region. Translator(s): Raps, Beth G. Num Pages: 232 pages, 30 halftones, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1HFDM; JFC; WT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 200 x 14. Weight in Grams: 339.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226290522
- ISBN
- 9780226290522
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.80
€ 40.99
€ 31.80
Hardcover. Yellow Livestrong wristbands were taken off across America early last year when Lance Armstrong confessed to Oprah Winfrey that he had doped during the seven Tour de France races he won. This book examines the Tour's development in France as well as the event's global athletic, cultural, and commercial influences. Num Pages: 280 pages, 19 halftones, 1 map, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1DDF; WSBX; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226206530
- ISBN
- 9780226206530
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 40.40
€ 50.99
€ 40.40
Paperback. In 'Dog's Best Friend', Mark Derr provides an account of the close relationship between dogs and humans. His focus is on the cultural aspects of this relationship, in particular on the over breeding of dogs to satisfy the human ego, which he claims often undermines the mental and physical health of the dogs. Num Pages: 380 pages, bibliographical references , index. BIC Classification: WNGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226142807
- ISBN
- 9780226142807
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.10
€ 30.99
€ 25.10
Paperback. In spring 1914, a new ballpark opened in Chicago. The park would soon be known as Wrigley Field, one of the most emblematic and controversial baseball stadiums in America. In this book, the author provides a detailed chronicle of this living historic landmark. It shows how the stadium has evolved through the years. Num Pages: 448 pages, 30 halftones, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; WSBV; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 55 x 85 x 26. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226134277
- ISBN
- 9780226134277
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.30
€ 25.99
€ 21.30
Paperback. What is a weed," opined Emerson, "but a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered?" While that may be a worthy notion in theory, these plants of undiscovered virtue cause endless hours of toil for backyard gardeners. Encyclopedic in scope, this book intends to cover North American weeds at every stage of growth. Num Pages: 656 pages, 1254 colour plates, 26 halftones, 125 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KB; PST; TVP; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226076447
- ISBN
- 9780226076447
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.74
€ 41.99
€ 32.74
Hardcover. Num Pages: 520 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WNCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226040646
- ISBN
- 9780226040646
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.74
€ 41.99
€ 32.74
Paperback. The very best of Alan Titchmarsh's gardening writing taken from his 20 years as a columnist with BBC Gardeners' World magazine. Num Pages: 288 pages, Integrated illustrations. BIC Classification: WM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 238. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KJE0003215
- ISBN
- 9781444728842
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Miles, John. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Weston Publishing Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KJE0003179
- ISBN
- 9780953013036
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. String index out of range: -2 Num Pages: 224 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 292 x 216 x 0. Weight in Grams: 885. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Pan
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KJE0003035
- ISBN
- 9780330299978
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. TV chef Lorraine Pascale, author of the phenomenal bestseller Baking Made Easy, is back with her second cookery book - this time packed with simple and delicious recipes for relaxed home cooking that go far beyond baking. Num Pages: 256 pages, 90 col illus. BIC Classification: WBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 200 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1052. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KJE0002984
- ISBN
- 9780007275922
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99