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Society & culture: general
Hardcover. The period of the baroque (late 16th to mid-18th centuries) saw extensive reconfiguration of European cities and their public spaces. Yet, this transformation cannot be limited merely to signifying a style of art, architecture, and decor. Rather, the dynamism, emotionality, and potential for grandeur that were inherent in the baroque style. Editor(s): Cohen, Gary B.; Szabo, Franz A. J. Series: Austrian Habsburg Studies. Num Pages: 103 ills. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBLL; JFC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 20. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845454333
- ISBN
- 9781845454333
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.40
€ 155.40
Hardcover. Cultural diversity-the multitude of different lifestyles that are not necessarily based on ethnic culture-is a catchphrase used increasingly instead of multiculturalism and in conjunction with globalization. Even though it is often used as a slogan it does capture a widespread phenomenon that cities must contend with.. Editor(s): Gdaniec, Cordula. Num Pages: 196 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; JFC; JFSG; JHM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845456658
- ISBN
- 9781845456658
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.88
€ 154.88
Paperback. Reinventing the Museum gathers 35 seminal articles reflecting over 100 years of dialogue within the museum community about what it means to be a high-quality, relevant institution. Important reading for museum professionals, students, and anyone interested in museums and their development. Editor(s): Anderson, Gail. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GM; HBG; HBJK; JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 177 x 28. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759101708
- ISBN
- 9780759101708
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 90.51
€ 90.51
Paperback. Western thought traditionally divides the human being into a body-mind dualism; the first examines the physical body and the second focuses upon psychological and social aspects of aging. This book attempts to bridge this rift: reinserting the physical back into gerontology's study of aging. Editor(s): Faircloth, Christopher A. Num Pages: 225 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFSP31; MFKH3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759102361
- ISBN
- 9780759102361
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.43
€ 67.43
First reference work to explore the research on gender in archaeology. Editor(s): Nelson, Sarah Milledge. Series: Gender and Archaeology. Num Pages: 928 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HD; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 161 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1324.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 928
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759106789
- ISBN
- 9780759106789
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 298.15
€ 298.15
Paperback. A Possible Way Out brings together the research and experience gained in the last two decades on the issue of informal housing in Egypt. This work sheds light on the process of housing informality in three Egyptian cities, Greater Cairo, Alexandria, and Tanta, and focuses on the different paths followed to informality. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 16. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761827023
- ISBN
- 9780761827023
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 111.13
€ 111.13
Paperback. This book reveals contributions of two men who dedicated their lives to freeing Africa from colonialism and racism. An ideal text for university and legal audiences, this book chronicles the development of the concept of Pan-Africanism and applies its tenets to the processes of de-colonization and nationalism (nation-building) in Africa. Editor(s): Johnson, Robert. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 4. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761847915
- ISBN
- 9780761847915
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.60
€ 48.60
Num Pages: 160 pages, Over 350 color photos. BIC Classification: AKTA; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 279 x 18. Weight in Grams: 11.
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764300301
- ISBN
- 9780764300301
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 32.18
€ 48.99
€ 32.18
Paperback. Popularized in the 1920s the compact became a beautiful, yet practical woman's fashion accessory. In 380 color photos hundreds of compacts in various materials and styles are shown, accompanied by a delightful history and stories of the girls who did or did not paint themselves up to attract boys. A price guide is included for collectors. Num Pages: 160 pages, 380 color photos. BIC Classification: JFCK; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 166 x 12. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764300554
- ISBN
- 9780764300554
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.06
€ 25.99
€ 18.06
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, 519 color photos. BIC Classification: 3JJPG; 3JJPK; AKTA; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 278 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 882.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764301971
- ISBN
- 9780764301971
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 25.12
€ 37.99
€ 25.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 558 color drawings. BIC Classification: AC; AKTA; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 282 x 217 x 14. Weight in Grams: 884.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764303098
- ISBN
- 9780764303098
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 25.12
€ 37.99
€ 25.12
Paperback. This facsimile reprint covers the variety of flying clothing and equipment manufactured by Spalding during the 1920s and 1930s, including flying suits, leather jackets, helmets, face masks, oxygen helmets, gloves and gauntlets, womens flying suits, jackets and coats, leather coats, waders, boots, goggles, and parachutes. Num Pages: 36 pages, over 130 b/w images. BIC Classification: JFCK; JWG; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 155 x 5. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Edition
- Facsimile ed
- Number of pages
- 36
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764304033
- ISBN
- 9780764304033
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.00
€ 13.99
€ 11.00
Hardcover. Num Pages: 160 pages, 350 color photos. BIC Classification: JFCK; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 289 x 221 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1174.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Schiffer Pub Ltd
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764304309
- ISBN
- 9780764304309
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 32.18
€ 48.99
€ 32.18
Some typical and some extraordinary costumes worn by typical and extraordinary women at mid-century. Includes close-ups of fabrics and labels, detailed captions, a fashion timeline with historic context and a value guide. Num Pages: 224 pages, 476 color photos. BIC Classification: 3JJPG; 3JJPK; AKTA; JFCK; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 287 x 222 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1404.
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764304385
- ISBN
- 9780764304385
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 32.18
€ 48.99
€ 32.18
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 497 color photos. BIC Classification: AKTA; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 215 x 9. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764304842
- ISBN
- 9780764304842
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.06
€ 25.99
€ 18.06
This updated and expanded edition of the classic hatpin reference is enhanced with hundreds of new color photographs depicting a wide array of collectors' treasures. Victorian hatpins and the holders used to store them are shown in close-up views with extensive text to interpret their use and place them among popular historical fashion accessories. Num Pages: 204 pages, 566 photos. BIC Classification: AKTA; JFCK; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 223 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1220.
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764304859
- ISBN
- 9780764304859
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 32.18
€ 48.99
€ 32.18
Num Pages: 192 pages, 500 color photos. BIC Classification: 1MKPH; AC; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 222 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1354.
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764304897
- ISBN
- 9780764304897
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.46€ 39.25
€ 54.46
€ 39.25
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 397 color photos. BIC Classification: 3JJP; AKTA; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 281 x 13. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Schiffer Pub Ltd
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764305160
- ISBN
- 9780764305160
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 25.12
€ 37.99
€ 25.12
Paperback. Avon has been a major supplier of costume jewelry since the 1970s and much is found in collectibles markets today. This guide has 450 color photos and current values for more than a thousand pieces including popular holiday creations, replicas of historic masterpieces, men's watches, children's charms, novelty wear, perfumed pins and more. Num Pages: 160 pages, 447 color photos. BIC Classification: JFCK; WCP; WCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 217 x 12. Weight in Grams: 844.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764305238
- ISBN
- 9780764305238
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 25.12
€ 37.99
€ 25.12
Paperback. Over 400 color photos illustrate the development of the necktie from 1900 through the Roaring Twenties, the Depression, the War years, and into the Modern Age. Neckties record textile and men's fashion trends. A price guide is included. Num Pages: 160 pages, color photographs and b/w drawings. BIC Classification: 3JJ; AKTA; JFCK; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 281 x 12. Weight in Grams: 848.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764305788
- ISBN
- 9780764305788
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 25.20
€ 37.99
€ 25.20