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Felix Longoria's Wake: Bereavement, Racism, and the Rise of Mexican Am...
Carroll, Patrick; Carroll, P.
paperback. Private First Class Felix Longoria earned a Bronze Service Star, a Purple Heart, a Good Conduct Medal, and a Combat Infantryman's badge for service in the Philippines during World War II. Yet the only funeral parlor in his hometown of Three Rivers, Texas, refused to hold a wake for the slain soldier because "the whites would not like it." Series: CMAS History, Culture, and Society Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 25 b&w illus., 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 709.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780292712492
- ISBN
- 9780292712492
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.85
€ 37.85
Hardcover. Blind since the age of 11, Georgina Kleege draws on her own experiences to provide this account of visual impairment - both her own view of the world and the world's view of the blind. She addresses topics such as the negative status of the blind and how blindness is portrayed in literature. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JFS; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 150 x 24. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300076806
- ISBN
- 9780300076806
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.04
€ 77.04
Paperback. Superman has represented the essence of American heroism. 'Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound', the Man of Steel has thrilled audiences across the globe, yet as life-long Superman Guy, this title argues in his story is uniquely American. Series: Icons of America. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AP; JFCA; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 132 x 16. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300171242
- ISBN
- 9780300171242
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.96
€ 25.96
Hardcover. George I. Sanchez was a reformer, activist and intellectual, and one of the most influential members of the "Mexican American Generation" (1930-1960). The author honours Sanchez's efforts, hitherto mostly unrecognized, in the struggle for equal opportunity, while not shying away from his subject's personal faults and foibles. Series: The Lamar Series in Western History. Num Pages: 400 pages, 22 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGH; HBJK; HBLW; JFSL4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 243 x 33. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300190328
- ISBN
- 9780300190328
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.39
€ 57.39
Hardcover. A stunning survey of the indigenous art, architecture, and spiritual beliefs of the Americas, from the Precolumbian era to the 20th century Num Pages: 368 pages, 500 color illus. BIC Classification: 1K; ACBK; AGC; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 305 x 229. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300214833
- ISBN
- 9780300214833
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.82
€ 91.82
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780304704248
- ISBN
- 9780304704248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.38
€ 71.38
Paperback. This edition of the pamphlet includes selections from Paine's other writings from 1775 and 1776 - additional essays that contextualize "Common Sense" provide unusual insight on both the writer and the cause for which he wrote. Editor(s): Slaughter, Thomas P.; Davis, Natalie Zemon; May, Ernest R. Series: The Bedford Series in History and Culture. Num Pages: 176 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; JFC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 10. Weight in Grams: 205.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Bedford/St. Martin's
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312201487
- ISBN
- 9780312201487
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.79
€ 37.79
hardcover. This title presents an overview of black leadership in every aspect of American life, including movements for social justice, education, business, and politics. The book also suggests a theoretical framework for future research on the impact of black leadership in America. Num Pages: 264 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Praeger United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313313967
- ISBN
- 9780313313967
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.77
€ 111.77
Culture and Customs of Iran (Culture and Customs of the Middle East)
Daniel, Elton L.; Mahdi, Ali Akbar
hardcover. Every library will want to offer its patrons this current, objective synthesis of the culture and customs of modern Iran. Series: Cultures and Customs of the World. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBN; JFC; JHBT. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (ES) Secondary; (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Greenwood United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313320538
- ISBN
- 9780313320538
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.28
€ 74.28
hardcover. After more than a decade of reunification, this fresh update judiciously surveys the German way of life in an historical context. Series: Cultures and Customs of the World. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HB; JFC; JHBT; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Greenwood United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313322037
- ISBN
- 9780313322037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 80.67
€ 80.67
hardcover. Americans of Arab heritage have made major contributions to U.S. society. This book provides an overview for a general audience of their immigration patterns, settlement, adaptation, and assimilation. It discusses their history, and looks at the successive waves of immigrants. Series: The New Americans. Num Pages: 216 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JFSL1. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 473.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Greenwood United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313332197
- ISBN
- 9780313332197
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.28
€ 69.28
hardcover. Food that originated from the Mediterranean area is incredibly popular. Pasta, pizza, kebab, and falafel can be found just about everywhere. This book presents an understanding of food culture throughout the region. Series: Food Culture Around the World Series. Num Pages: 189 pages, 25 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCA; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Greenwood United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 189
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313346262
- ISBN
- 9780313346262
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.73
€ 73.73
Focused on the importance of play in evaluating and treating children with disabilities, this title presents play theories and assessments along with the theories and assessments reached from research conducted by occupational therapists and occupational scientists. Num Pages: 480 pages, Approx. 220 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP1; MQT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 284 x 227 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1200.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Elsevier - Health Sciences Division United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780323029544
- ISBN
- 9780323029544
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.25
€ 115.25
Paperback. Orientalism, the theory and practice of representing 'the Orient' in European thought, is a controversial and a problematic concept. This book provides a concise text on the evolution and development of the theory of orientalism, the practice of orientalism in history, and its persistence and reformulation. Series: Concepts in the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 144 pages, bibliography, index,. BIC Classification: ACV; JFC; JHM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 218 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 190.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Open University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780335202065
- ISBN
- 9780335202065
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.48
€ 48.48
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340983256
- ISBN
- 9780340983256
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.94
€ 63.94
Paperback. This new edition of Genevieve Lloyd's classic study of the maleness of reason in philosophy contains a new introduction and bibliographical essay assessing the book's place in the explosion of writing and gender since 1984. Series: Ideas S. Num Pages: 166 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415096812
- ISBN
- 9780415096812
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.14
€ 62.14
Paperback. Using accounts of films, popular film magazines and documents not readily available to an English-speaking audience, as well as case studies focusing on the key issues of each epoch, this volume illuminates the complex and changing relationship between cinema and Spanish national identity. Series: National Cinemas. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations, notes glossary bibliography filmography. BIC Classification: 1DSE; APF; JFD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415220606
- ISBN
- 9780415220606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.05
€ 60.05
paperback. Responding to growing interest in the presence and image of blacks and blackness in classical antiquity, this examines the blacks as seen by early Christian writers. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRC; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415243698
- ISBN
- 9780415243698
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.58
€ 63.58
paperback. An examination of the relationship of overseas Japanese and their descendents (Nikkei) with their home and host nations, focusing on their political, social and economic struggles. The authors suggest some of the ways in which diasporas are transforming global society today. Editor(s): Adachi, Nobuko. Num Pages: 308 pages, 7 black & white tables, 1 black & white halftones, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: HBTQ; JF; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 234 x 20. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415497459
- ISBN
- 9780415497459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.25
€ 84.25
Hardback. Editor(s): Pedersen, Paul M. Series: Routledge International Handbooks. Num Pages: 544 pages, 11 black & white tables, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JFD; WSB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 177 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1110.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415518192
- ISBN
- 9780415518192
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 386.72
€ 386.72