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Paperback. Born into slavery in 1818, the author escaped to freedom and became a passionate advocate for abolition and social change and the foremost spokesperson for the nation's enslaved African American population in the years preceding the Civil War. This book recounts his remarkable life. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGHA; HBTS; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300190595
- ISBN
- 9780300190595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.40
€ 17.99
€ 14.40
Paperback. The Sunday Times bestseller From the bestselling authors of The Sugar Girls, G.I. Brides weaves together the real-life stories of four women who crossed the ocean for love, providing a moving true tale of romance and resilience. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; 3JJH; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 358. 8vo. Good copy
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- SKU
- KTK0090533
- ISBN
- 9780007501441
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Rumours of Jefferson's sexual involvement with his slave Sally Hemings have circulated for two centuries. In this text, the author sets out to intensify the debate, arguing not that the events necessarily took place, but that the evidence for their taking place has been denied a fair hearing. Num Pages: 308 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 1st Paperback Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813918334
- ISBN
- 9780813918334
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 22.24
€ 23.99
€ 22.24
Paperback. The Boeing B-17 epitomizes the American war effort in Europe. This second of two volumes covers the 14 bomb groups of the Third Air Division. First hand accounts, photography, profile artworks and nose art scrap views bring to life aircraft from each of the groups within the Third Air Division. Illustrator(s): Styling, Mark. Series: Osprey Combat Aircraft. Num Pages: 112 pages, 100 b&w and 40 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJD; HBJK; HBWQ; JWG; JWMV; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 184 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841764344
- ISBN
- 9781841764344
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 21.48
€ 26.99
€ 21.48
Paperback. Washington State is about to enter the phase of the 'math wars'. Since the late 1980s, the debate over how best to teach mathematics to schoolchildren has raged worldwide among educators, politicians, and parents. This title assesses the state of math education, and reviews its history and development. Num Pages: 168 pages, 6 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 62679th
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295989679
- ISBN
- 9780295989679
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
Paperback. This work brings together the three volumes of Olson's long poem (originally published in 1960, 1968 and 1975 respectively) in one book. Num Pages: 664 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DCF; DSBH; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 176 x 256 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1228.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 664
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520055957
- ISBN
- 9780520055957
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 37.78
€ 52.99
€ 37.78
Hardback. On the bicentennial of his death, this beautifully illustrated volume pays tribute to the Scot who became the father of American ornithology. Alexander Wilson made unique contributions to ecology and animal behavior. His drawings of birds in realistic poses in their natural habitat inspired Audubon, Spencer Fullerton Baird, and other naturalists. Num Pages: 400 pages, 146 color illustrations, 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AGN; BGT; PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 163 x 43. Weight in Grams: 936.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674072558
- ISBN
- 9780674072558
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 34.07
€ 40.99
€ 34.07
Paperback. "General Leslie Groves and J. Robert Oppenheimer were the two men chiefly responsible for the building of the first atomic bomb at Los Alamos, code name "The Manhattan Project." As the ranking military" Num Pages: 496 pages, 23ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; JWMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 143 x 30. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Publisher
- Hachette Books United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306801891
- ISBN
- 9780306801891
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.54
€ 23.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. This first examination of the trade in erotica during the 1920s and '30s provides an understanding of the evolution of both obscenity law and sexual explicitness in literature, and raises fascinating questions about moral control, idealism, and the marketplace in ways that continue to resonate today. Num Pages: 424 pages, 53 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; GTB; JFC; JFMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812217988
- ISBN
- 9780812217988
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.46
€ 41.99
€ 37.46
Paperback. This text attempts to shape definitions of the American science fiction film, studying the connection between the films and social preconceptions. It covers many classic films and discusses their import, seeking to rescue the genre from the neglect of film theorists. Num Pages: 345 pages, 199 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 397 x 19. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813524924
- ISBN
- 9780813524924
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.49
€ 40.99
€ 36.49
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BM; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 196 x 31. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Main Market Ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447272526
- ISBN
- 9781447272526
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.22
€ 11.99
€ 10.22
Paperback. Women were at the forefront of the civil rights struggle, but their individual stories were rarely heard. Only recently have historians begun to recognize the central role women played in the battle for racial equality. This book represents the coming age of African-American women's history and presents stories that point the way to future study. Editor(s): Collier-Thomas, Bettye; Franklin, V. P. Num Pages: 363 pages, Halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; JFSJ1; JFSL3; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 24. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814716038
- ISBN
- 9780814716038
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.61
€ 33.99
€ 30.61
Paperback. A work of photojournalism that deals with the New York City's slums in the 1880s. It includes the images of the squalid living conditions of 'the other half', who might well have inhabited another country. Editor(s): Warner, Sam Bass, Jr. Series: The John Harvard Library. Num Pages: 368 pages, 33 halftones, 13 line illustrations, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBBF; HBJK; HBLW; JFFN; JFSC; JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 210 x 25. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674049321
- ISBN
- 9780674049321
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 30.83
€ 36.99
€ 30.83
Paperback. After his death, Woolf wrote a loving account of Roger Fry's passion for art and his challenging critical theories. Born in 1866, Fry was primarily responsible for introducing the post-Impressionists to Britain, and establishing the Omega workshops. He was also curator of New York's MOMA. Series: Vintage Lives. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1KBB; AFC; AGB; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 22. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Vintage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099442523
- ISBN
- 9780099442523
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 11.81
€ 17.99
€ 11.81
Hardback. The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most photographed structures in the world. It's also the most deadly. Since it opened in 1937, more than 1,500 people have died jumping off the bridge, making it the top suicide site on earth. This title leads us on a journey that uncovers the reasons for the design decision that led to so many deaths. Num Pages: 322 pages, 13 b/w photographs, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; JHBZ; TNCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 215 x 25. Weight in Grams: 494. Suicide on the Golden Gate Bridge. 322 pages, Illustrations. The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most photographed structures in the world. It's also the most deadly. Since it opened in 1937, more than 1,500 people have died jumping off the bridge, making it the top suicide site on earth. This title leads us on a journey that uncovers the reasons for the design decision that led to so many deaths. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; JHBZ; TNCJ. Dimension: 152 x 215 x 25. Weight: 494.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 322
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520272408
- ISBN
- 9780520272408
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.82
€ 33.99
€ 24.82
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780820327921
- ISBN
- 9780820327921
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.55
€ 55.55
Paperback. Offers perspectives on civil rights. This anthology gathers works by some of the influential writers to engage issues of race and social justice in America, including James Baldwin, Flannery O'Connor, Amiri Baraka, and Nikki Giovanni. Editor(s): Armstrong, Julie Buckner. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DQ; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 25. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780820332253
- ISBN
- 9780820332253
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.97
€ 44.97
Paperback. Draws on film, music, and narrative theory to present a comprehensive aesthetics of film music. This book traces the history of film music from its beginnings, covering both American and European cinema. It features readings of several of the best film/score interactions, including "Psycho", "Laura", "The Sea Hawk", and "Double Indemnity". Num Pages: 396 pages, 37 musical examples, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; APF; AVA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 25. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 396
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520085442
- ISBN
- 9780520085442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 30.87
€ 43.99
€ 30.87
Hardcover. A groundbreaking investigation of how and why, from the 18th century to the present day, American resistance to our ruling elites has vanished. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPH; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 165 x 41. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown and Company
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Edition Unstated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780316185431
- ISBN
- 9780316185431
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.36
€ 30.99
€ 26.36
Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 5 halftones. 34 line illus. 28 tables. 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBEJ; JFFB; JFFM; LNSH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691157290
- ISBN
- 9780691157290
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 37.69
€ 52.99
€ 37.69