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Modern period, c 1500 onwards
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Modern period, c 1500 onwards
Hardback. The author sheds some much-needed light on one of the most interesting anomalies in American musical history_Septimus Winner a.k.a. Alice Hawthorne. Num Pages: 328 pages, 28 b&w photographs, footnotes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 141 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810845404
- ISBN
- 9780810845404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.65
€ 141.65
Hardback. Dmitri Shostakovich was one of the great composers of the 20th century, the first major Soviet composer and a figure of some controversy. This third edition is an up-to-date catalogue of the composer;s works. Num Pages: 720 pages, bibliography, footnotes, index. BIC Classification: 3JJ; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 162 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1107.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 720
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810844322
- ISBN
- 9780810844322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.75
€ 203.75
Hardback. A supplement to "The Argentine Novel", published in 1997, this annotated bibliography continues the previous text's list of Argentine novels, covering first edition novels and "novellas" composed by clearly identified Argentine authors from 1990 to 1999. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KLSA; 2ADSL; 3JJPR; DSBH; DSK; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810842946
- ISBN
- 9780810842946
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.12
€ 155.12
Hardback. From the Acteal Massacre to Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon, this exciting reference, created for a high school audience, explores the rich culture, the depth of achievement, and the creative energy of Mexico and its people. Num Pages: 376 pages, 65 b&w halftones & line illustrations, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 3JJ; GBC; HBJK; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 282 x 222 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1225.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810842915
- ISBN
- 9780810842915
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.82
€ 147.82
Hardback. This collection of 13 essays, published in association with the Children's Literature Association, celebrates the centennial of the publication of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", by Beatrix Potter. It explores how contemporary American children respond to the timeless appeal of Peter's antics. Editor(s): Mackey, Margaret. Series: Children's Literature Association Centennial Studies. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations, bibliog. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JJ; DSBH; DSK; DSY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810841970
- ISBN
- 9780810841970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.18
€ 119.18
Hardback. This volume captures the late Reva Howitt Clar's memoirs of her colourful career with the legendary brother and sister producing team of Fanchon and Marco. It chronicles the weekly shows, rehearsals, costumes, publicity stunts and backstage intrigues that typified any vaudeville performer. Editor(s): Melnick, Mimi Clar. Series: Studies & Documentation in the History of Popular Entertainment. Num Pages: 320 pages, 18 b&w photographs, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; ASZH; HBJK; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 147 x 27. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810841864
- ISBN
- 9780810841864
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.51
€ 114.51
Hardback. The dramatic tale of the life of Thelma White, who is remembered today mostly for her role in the cult classic Reefer Madness, and for her five marriages, only three of which were to men. Her autobiography provides an invaluable record of the life of a performer in the entertainment industry in the 20th century, especially in the 30s and 40s. Series: Studies & Documentation in the History of Popular Entertainment. Num Pages: 376 pages, 2 b&w photographs, index. BIC Classification: 3JJ; APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810841260
- ISBN
- 9780810841260
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.36
€ 114.36
Hardback. The two-volume Duke's Diary provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the greatest figures in American music, the incomparable Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington. Using contemporary photographs, newspaper reports, advertisements, reviews, and narrative, both volumes chronicle Duke's life, performances, and recording sessions. Num Pages: 456 pages, b&w photographs, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; AVGJ; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 281 x 226 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810841192
- ISBN
- 9780810841192
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.00
€ 167.00
Hardback. Investigates how postmodern techniques are used to create works that embody contemporary contradictions. The author proposes a poststructuralist/postmodern film theory which enhances the analysis of this type of film. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJ; APF; HBT; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 145 x 24. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840980
- ISBN
- 9780810840980
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.87
€ 141.87
Paperback. Published as part of a year-long celebration of the centennial of the School of Information Sciences, this volume interweaves anecdotes about individuals with facts and dates to provide a detailed history and a picture of the people who made the school what it is today. Num Pages: 196 pages, 20 illustrations, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; 3JJ; GLM; HBT; JNMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 284 x 210 x 12. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840881
- ISBN
- 9780810840881
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.66
€ 78.66
Hardback. This study provides annotations for 300 translated works of fiction by 97 Japanese women writers from the 1890s through the 1990s. It also includes over 600 annotations of articles, books and reviews that cover biographical and critical materials. Num Pages: 670 pages, bibliography, index, chronology, glossary. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JJ; DSBF; DSBH; DSK; GTB; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 41. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 670
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840867
- ISBN
- 9780810840867
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 312.36
€ 312.36
Hardback. This is a critical survey and discography of Louis Armstrong's most formative phase - the period during which he worked alongside such luminaries as King Oliver, Bessie Smith, Sidney Bechet, Fletcher Henderson and Earl Hines. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 568 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; AVGJ; AVH; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 143 x 34. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840737
- ISBN
- 9780810840737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.32
€ 201.32
Hardback. This annual review is dedicated to research on jazz and its related musical forms. It contains numerous musical examples, a book review section, a portfolio of jazz photographs, and bibliographic surveys. Articles include treatments of McCoy Turner, Bill Evans, Charlie Parker and Jimmy Smith. Editor(s): Berger, Edward; Cayer, David; Martin, Henry; Morgenstern, Dan. Series: Annual Review of Jazz Studies. Num Pages: 352 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; AVGJ; GBCY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 145 x 24. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840560
- ISBN
- 9780810840560
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.26
€ 174.26
Hardback. Football's Stars of Summer reviews each year of this classic series, including the excitement of selecting the college players; the frequent battles between the two sides over game rules; and the All-Stars' grueling pre-game training camps in the heat of summer, that often produced plenty of surprises for everyone. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 376 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 159 x 27. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840270
- ISBN
- 9780810840270
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.52
€ 167.52
hardcover. This title treats the polysemy of science fiction film. It examines the science fiction genre and analyzes the nature of science and its representation in western culture, especially in the 50s when the film medium assumes significance for the genre. Num Pages: 264 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; APF; JFC; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840232
- ISBN
- 9780810840232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.46
€ 141.46
Hardback. The main objective of this reference book is to provide a database of original works written for the standard string quartet during the 20th century. Information has been taken from sources including publishers lists, music reference materials, and data from national music information centres. Num Pages: 648 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; AVRD; AVRL; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 164 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1080.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840027
- ISBN
- 9780810840027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.59
€ 205.59
Hardback. This work traces Kochel's life and professional career. It aims to introduce the general music lover to Kochel and to demonstrate that his achievements in musicology are worthy of recognition, with or without his extensive Mozart collection. This volume is an English expansion upon Konrad's earlier work on Kochel's life. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 3JF; 3JH; AVA; AVGC4; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 144 x 21. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810839397
- ISBN
- 9780810839397
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.05
€ 167.05
Hardback. This 13th volume completes the set "A Checklist of American Imprints, 1820-1829". It contains cross referenced newspaper and magazine entries, and includes a geographical index by city and a list of omissions with explanations. Series: Checklist of American Imprints. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 3JH; GBCR; KNTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 143 x 26. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810839243
- ISBN
- 9780810839243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.64
€ 203.64
Hardback. This is a comprehensive guide to the indexing of periodical literature from the 16th century until the end of the 19th century. It lists and describes titles in a wide range of disciplines and includes indexes published prior to 1900 that are restricted to periodicals. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JB; 3JD; 3JF; GBCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 143 x 24. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810838680
- ISBN
- 9780810838680
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.12
€ 151.12
Hardback. This text provides an account of South Africa's treaty-making practices. The author supports the idea that "the history of South Africa's treaties is a history of South Africa itself", and this book looks at how treaties made in South Africa from 1806 to 1996 have helped to shape the country. Num Pages: 880 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJH; LBBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1153.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 880
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810838444
- ISBN
- 9780810838444
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 290.84
€ 290.84
Hardback. This text explores the contemporary response to the picture books of the three pioneer Victorian illustrators of children's books: Walter Crane, Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway. Num Pages: 296 pages, 12pp photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JH; AFF; AGB; DSK; DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 139 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837393
- ISBN
- 9780810837393
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.72
€ 162.72
Paperback. Cantor provides a close reading of 11 of Odets' plays as a whole, grounding his study within an analysis of themes common to each text. While granting emphasis to Odets' poetic style, Cantor gives due notice to Odets' achievements as both mythmaker and voice of the Jewish middle class. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; 3JJ; DSBH; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837324
- ISBN
- 9780810837324
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 90.75
€ 90.75
Hardback. Billy Sunday, American evangelist, was also known well as a former professional baseball player. This work explores Sunday's professional baseball career, not to challenge his reputation, but rather to examine the coming of age of an interesting and important character in American history. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837270
- ISBN
- 9780810837270
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.56
€ 108.56
Hardback. An entertaining and unpretentious chronicle of a life in American popular music, recounted with wit and honesty. Bennett evokes a bygone era when 'territory' and 'name' bands-each with its own 'girl singer'-crisscrossed the country. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 photographs, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; AVGJ; BGF; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 143 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837140
- ISBN
- 9780810837140
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.64
€ 95.64