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Paperback. Editor(s): Terhune, Alfred McKinley; Terhune, Annabelle Burdick. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 672 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGL; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 34. Weight in Grams: 914.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691616155
- ISBN
- 9780691616155
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.92
€ 130.92
Hardcover. Num Pages: 554 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AVH; BGFA; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1052.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1979
- Publisher
- Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & Collection United States
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 554
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780884020783
- ISBN
- 9780884020783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 32.06
€ 37.99
€ 32.06
Hardback. This volume captures the philospher and public icon's battles with injustice, ignorance and cruelty through more than 400 letters. They express his views on a wide range of subjects and tell us much about the social and political history of the time. Editor(s): Perkins Jr, Ray (Professor of Philosophy, Plymouth State College, New Hampshire, USA). Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; BJ; HPCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 739.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812694499
- ISBN
- 9780812694499
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 46.50
€ 53.99
€ 46.50
Paperback. Subtitled 'The First Scientist', this new one-volume biography places science at the centre of Leonardo da Vinci's life and work Num Pages: 384 pages, Integrated: 30, integrated. BIC Classification: AGB; BG; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 52. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349112749
- ISBN
- 9780349112749
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.12
€ 17.99
€ 13.12
Paperback. An autobiography and family story of Neil Henry, a black professor of journalism and former award-winning correspondent for the "Washington Post". It sets out to piece together the murky details of his family's past. It gives an account of his black family's rise to success over the twentieth century. Num Pages: 321 pages, 25 b/w photographs, 2 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; HBJK; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 210 x 25. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 321
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520227309
- ISBN
- 9780520227309
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.99€ 24.30
€ 28.99
€ 24.30
Paperback. This book is the first detailed biography of Ernst Mayr. He was an 'architect' of the Synthetic Theory of Evolution, and the greatest evolutionary biologist since Charles Darwin. He is one of the most widely known biologists of the 20th century. Num Pages: 474 pages, 71 black & white illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 474
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540717782
- ISBN
- 9783540717782
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 181.61
€ 181.61
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 2CSR; 3JH; BGL; JFFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691637631
- ISBN
- 9780691637631
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.46
€ 104.46
Paperback. "In his tragically short life (1928--1964), Eric Dolphy was a titanic force in the development of the sixties avant-garde (or "new thing") from the hard bop of the late fifties. The searing intensity an" Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 128 x 13. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Hachette Books
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306805240
- ISBN
- 9780306805240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.59
€ 19.99
€ 15.59
Hardcover. For many Americans, the colonial heroes deserve special celebratory reverence. Yet while Washington's leadership, Franklin's writings, and Revere's ride captivate us, the influence George Whitefield instilled within the revolutionary spirits of early Americans is regrettably unknown. This title tells the story of this forgotten founder. Num Pages: 214 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBTV; HRCX1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Baylor University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781602583917
- ISBN
- 9781602583917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.46
€ 46.46
Paperback. Series: Midwest Reflections. Num Pages: 364 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGHA; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 136 x 28. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780873513340
- ISBN
- 9780873513340
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.69
€ 25.69
Paperback. Cleopatra was intimately involved in the critical years that saw the Roman Republic transformed into the Roman Empire. This title describes how this transition appeared to the Queen of Egypt, and deals with the part she played in it. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; BGH; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 199 x 17. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Edition
- 3rd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752443362
- ISBN
- 9780752443362
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.16
€ 13.99
€ 13.16
Paperback. A biography of William Inge, the American playwright whose Broadway successes included "Picnic" and "Bus Stop", who committed suicide in 1973. The author draws upon a range of sources, including letters and unpublished manuscripts, in an attempt to reveal Inge's private pain and isolation. Num Pages: 318 pages, 31 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BG; DSBH; DSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700604425
- ISBN
- 9780700604425
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.09
€ 44.09
hardcover. This insightful book relates how Emperor Haile Selassie helped shape America's image of Africa and how that image continues to evolve in the United States today. Num Pages: 231 pages, 13. BIC Classification: 1HFGA; 3JJ; BGH; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Praeger United States
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313386206
- ISBN
- 9780313386206
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.71
€ 67.71
Paperback. The former maverick manager of Sheffield United exclusively reveals the story of his life in football. Num Pages: 384 pages, Colour and black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 26. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340937211
- ISBN
- 9780340937211
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.12
€ 17.99
€ 13.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 104 pages, colour illus. BIC Classification: BGA; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 222 x 8. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Gefen Publishing House Israel
- Number of pages
- 104
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789652294821
- ISBN
- 9789652294821
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.20
€ 20.99
€ 15.20
paperback. "I'm in the Band" charts White Zombie's rise from the gritty music scene of New York's Lower East Side in the 80s to arena headliners during the 90s alternative-explosion that followed, while sharing the unlikely story of a female musician who won the respect and adoration of male metal musicians and fans. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 281 x 13. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Counterpoint United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781593762995
- ISBN
- 9781593762995
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.40
€ 32.99
€ 25.40
Hardback. Presents a literary history and a portrait of a major figure. Num Pages: 546 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 165 x 42. Weight in Grams: 968.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Encounter Books,USA United States
- Number of pages
- 546
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781893554955
- ISBN
- 9781893554955
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 30.46
€ 30.99
€ 30.46
Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages, port. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The New York Review of Books, Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition Thus
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780940322127
- ISBN
- 9780940322127
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 15.95
€ 21.99
€ 15.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGHA; DSBD; HPQ; JHBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 186. A Modern Morality. 144 pages. Dr Richard Ryder has played a creative role in developing new ethical ideas for over 30 years. "Painism" is the term he uses to describe his unique ethical position. With this book, he outlines the theory of painism. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGHA; DSBD; HPQ; JHBA. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight: 186.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Open Gate Press
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780900001468
- ISBN
- 9780900001468
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.12
€ 12.12
Paperback. Recounts the expedition's experiences as they continued their journey homeward from present-day Idaho and the party divided for separate exploration. Editor(s): Moulton, Gary E. Num Pages: 456 pages, Illus., maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; 3JH; BG; BJ; GBCS; HBJK; HBLL; RGR; WTLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 28. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Edition
- new edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803280151
- ISBN
- 9780803280151
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 31.13
€ 31.99
€ 31.13
Num Pages: 160 pages, 200 colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGL; BK; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 292 x 223 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1140.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764347023
- ISBN
- 9780764347023
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 24.74
€ 36.99
€ 24.74
Hardback. Trumpeter Joe Wilder is distinguished for his achievements in both the jazz and classical worlds. He was a founding member of the Symphony of the New World, where he played first trumpet, and he performed as lead trumpet and soloist with Lionel Hampton, Jimmy Lunceford, Dizzy Gillespie, and Count Basie. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; AVRN; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 236 x 28. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439911273
- ISBN
- 9781439911273
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.25
€ 41.25
Paperback. This biography of a Shinto denomination's founder gives a view of Japanese religion in action. The term "shinto" should acquire a fresh meaning for readers, showing how faith and aspiration guide people amid the conditions of life. Themes such as spirituality and sense of mission are included. Translator(s): Wright, Harold; Sumio, Kamiya; Iezzi, Julie. Num Pages: 172 pages, 17 photographs, maps, notes, bibliography, indexes. BIC Classification: BG; HRKN3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 8. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780819195753
- ISBN
- 9780819195753
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.74
€ 66.74
Hardcover. Born in Lynchburg, Tennessee, in 1850, Jack Daniel became a legendary moonshiner at age 15 before launching a legitimate distillery ten years later. By the time he died in 1911, he was an American legend-and his Old No. 7 Tennessee sipping whiskey was an international sensation, the winner of gold medals at the St. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; WBXD3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471273929
- ISBN
- 9780471273929
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.89
€ 37.99
€ 29.89