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Paperback. Reveals how the figural Jew can function as a critical mechanism that exposes the political dangers of mythic allegiance, whether couched in universalizing or particularizing terms. This title provides a consideration of Jewish identity, modern Jewish thought, and continental philosophy. Series: Religion and Postmodernism. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJP; HPCF; HRAM2; JFSR1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226315126
ISBN
9780226315126
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.52

Paperback. A reportage by one of Britain's most distinguished non-fiction writers that describes what happened when he got access to the file on him kept during his years in East Germany by the Stasi, the infamous secret police. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BG; HP; JKSW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 194 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 228. 256 pages. A reportage by one of Britain's most distinguished non-fiction writers that describes what happened when he got access to the file on him kept during his years in East Germany by the Stasi, the infamous secret police. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: BG; HP; JKSW1. Dimension: 194 x 130 x 21. Weight: 232.
Publisher
Atlantic Books
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848870888
ISBN
9781848870888
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.05

Hardback. The Film Studio sheds new light on the evolution of global film production, highlighting the role of film studios worldwide. The authors explore the contemporary international production environment, identifying various types of film studios and investigating the consequences for Hollywood, international film production, and the studio locations. Series: Critical Media Studies: Institutions, Politics, and Culture. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; KNTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742536807
ISBN
9780742536807
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 179.25

Hardback. Visit our website for sample chapters! Num Pages: 328 pages, 50 b&w photographs, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815411390
ISBN
9780815411390
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 27.09

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

Paperback. The Final Solution sets out to clarify the key questions surrounding the attempt by the Nazis to exterminate the Jews. The controversial results of this study challenge many of our accepted ideas about the period. Editor(s): Ceserani, David. Num Pages: 332 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBTZ1; HBWQ; JFSR1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 474.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
332
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415152327
ISBN
9780415152327
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.02

Paperback. Eviatar Zerubavel argues that most of the distinctions we make in our daily lives and in our culture are social constructs. He questions the notion that a clear line can be drawn to separate one time or object or concept from another, and presents witty and provocative counterexamples in defense of ambiguity and anomaly. Num Pages: 224 pages, 11ill. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 15. Weight in Grams: 360.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226981598
ISBN
9780226981598
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.41

Paperback. Num Pages: 291 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JMG; BTM; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press United States
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611855753
ISBN
9781611855753
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.91

Paperback. Sometime in the first half of the twentieth century, a coterie of fire ants came ashore from South American ships docked in Mobile, Alabama. They invaded the South, damaging crops, harassing game animals and hindering harvesting methods. The US Dept of Agriculture developed a campaign that failed to eradicate the ants . Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps, 1 port. BIC Classification: JPQB; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 141 x 14. Weight in Grams: 324.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780226079820
ISBN
9780226079820
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 33.41

Paperback. Meet the characters from the hit BBC series, Beck. The fifth book in the classic Martin Beck detective series from the 1960s - the novels that shaped the future of Scandinavian crime writing. Series: The Martin Beck Series. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB; KJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
(Reissue)
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007439157
ISBN
9780007439157
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.70

Paperback. Num Pages: 305 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
Publisher
HAU
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780997367546
ISBN
9780997367546
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 28.11

Paperback. Editor(s): Elam, Harry J., Jr.; Alexander, Robert; Elam Jr, Harry. Num Pages: 540 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABM; DD; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 41. Weight in Grams: 978.
Publisher
Theatre Communications Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9781559362054
ISBN
9781559362054
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.07

Hardback. Combining research with illustrations, this book presents an account of the saturation bombing, rendering in detail the annihilation of cities such as Dresden, the jewel of Germany's rich art and architectural heritage. It incorporates the personal stories and testimony of German civilians. Translator(s): Brown, Allison. Num Pages: 552 pages, 14 photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWG; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1271.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
552
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231133807
ISBN
9780231133807
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.27

Paperback. Combining research with illustrations, this book presents an account of the saturation bombing, rendering in detail the annihilation of cities such as Dresden, the jewel of Germany's rich art and architectural heritage. Translator(s): Brown, Allison. Num Pages: 552 pages, 14 photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBWQ; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 26. Weight in Grams: 732.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231133814
ISBN
9780231133814
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.22

Hardback. As a new generation of main battle tanks came on line during the 1980s, neither the US nor USSR had the chance to pit them in combat. But once the Cold War between the superpowers waned, Iraq's Saddam Hussein provided that chance with his invasion of Kuwait. Finally the new US M1A1 tank would see how it fared against the vaunted Soviet-built T-72. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JWKF; JWKT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 592.
Publisher
Casemate Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612002927
ISBN
9781612002927
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.46

hardcover. Provides a roadmap to help new government leaders at various levels accelerate their transitions by overcoming nine transition challenges, ranging from clarifying expectations to defining goals to building a team to managing personal stress. The authors also offer detailed strategies for avoiding major "transition traps". Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPP; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 147 x 25. Weight in Grams: 462.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781591399551
ISBN
9781591399551
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.11

Paperback. Eric and Jane Lawson present a unique treatment of the air actions of World War I as a single grand campaign, with both sides striving for mastery using new technology and new tactics. Num Pages: 250 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWN; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 365.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306812132
ISBN
9780306812132
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 17.41

Paperback. Compares the First Amendment with free speech law in Japan, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Series: Critical America Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; L. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814748251
ISBN
9780814748251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.53

Hardback. This volume contains two new chapters: one demonstrating precedents in the state constitutions for the US Constitution, and another chapter testing the "republicanism over liberalism" thesis against political ideas and institutional arangements that constitute the first states constitutions. Translator(s): Kimber, Rita; Kimber, Robert B. Num Pages: 400 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLH; JPF; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 34. Weight in Grams: 712.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742520684
ISBN
9780742520684
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.57

Paperback. A history of the crucial battle of Newbury, fought during the English Civil War. Num Pages: 160 pages, 80 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 13. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752425696
ISBN
9780752425696
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.68

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