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Struggle for Ethnic Identity: Narratives by Asian American Professionals
ISBN: 9780761990673 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Dr. Pyong Gap Min and Rose Kim present a compilation of narratives on ethnic identity written by first-, 1.5-, and second-generation Asian American professionals. In an attempt to reconcile the dichotomies long associated with being both Asian and American, these narratives trace the formation of each author's ethnic identity and discuss its importance in shaping his or her professional career. The narratives touch upon common themes of prejudice and discrimination, loss and retention of ethnic subculture, ethnic versus non-ethnic friendship networks, and racial and inter-racial dating...
Dr. Pyong Gap Min and Rose Kim present a compilation of narratives on ethnic identity written by first-, 1.5-, and second-generation Asian American pr...
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205,71 |
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Newsmakers: Cumulation
ISBN: 9780787680817 / Angielski / Twarda Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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5155,45 |
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An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Women in Early American Films: 1895-1930
ISBN: 9780789018427 / Angielski / Twarda / 634 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is an A-Z reference guide that dispels the myth that men dominated the film industry during its formative years. Denise Lowe presents a rich collection that profiles many of the women who were crucial to the development of cinema as an industry - and as an art form.
This is an A-Z reference guide that dispels the myth that men dominated the film industry during its formative years. Denise Lowe presents a rich coll...
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710,17 |
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An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Women in Early American Films: 1895-1930
ISBN: 9780789018434 / Angielski / Miękka / 623 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is an A-Z reference guide that dispels the myth that men dominated the film industry during its formative years. Denise Lowe presents a rich collection that profiles many of the women who were crucial to the development of cinema as an industry - and as an art form.
This is an A-Z reference guide that dispels the myth that men dominated the film industry during its formative years. Denise Lowe presents a rich coll...
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406,47 |
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Dictionary of Canadian Biography / Dictionaire Biographique Du Canada: Volume V, 1801 - 1820
ISBN: 9780802033987 / Angielski / Twarda / 1044 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Dictionary of Canadian Biography is the definitive biographical reference work in Canadian history. "No serious student of Canada's past can function without access to this thorough, balanced and reliable source." R. Hall, Globe and Mail. The Dictionary of Canadian Biography is the definitive biographical reference work in Canadian history. "No serious student of Canada's past can fu... |
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440,80 |
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Dictionary of Canadian Biography / Dictionaire Biographique Du Canada: Volume XIII, 1901 - 1910
ISBN: 9780802039989 / Angielski / Twarda / 1295 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Dictionary of Canadian Biography provides authoritative biographical information about significant figures of Canada's past, including both detailed arcticles on Canada's major historical figures, and short articles on minor personages who have hitherto found no place in reference works or general histories. The DCB was founded through the benefaction of the late James Nicholson, who bequeathed the residue of his estate as a permanent endowment for a Canadian biographical dictionary. The French-language edition, Dictionnaire biographique du Canada, is published simultaneously by Les... The Dictionary of Canadian Biography provides authoritative biographical information about significant figures of Canada's past, including both det... |
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440,80 |
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The Men of the Lewis and Clark Expedition: A Biographical Roster of the Fifty-One Members and a Composite Diary of Their Activities from All Known Sou
ISBN: 9780803264199 / Angielski / Miękka / 325 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark did not embark on their epic trek across the continent alone-dozens of men and eventually one woman accompanied them. The towering triumph of the Lewis and Clark expedition is due in no small part to the skill and fortitude of such men as Sgt. Charles Floyd, the only expedition member to die; Sgt. Patrick Gass, who lived until 1870, the last surviving member of the expedition; Sgt. Nathaniel Hale Pryor, husband to an Osage woman; and York, Clark's slave, who was freed after the expedition. The men who were instrumental to the success of the Lewis and Clark...
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark did not embark on their epic trek across the continent alone-dozens of men and eventually one woman accompanied the...
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96,15 |
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Educational Psychology: A Century of Contributions: A Project of Division 15 (Educational Psychology) of the American Psychological Society
ISBN: 9780805836820 / Angielski / Miękka / 504 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Educational Psychology: A Century of Contributions--the first comprehensive book-length treatment of this topic--looks at the historic contributions of 16 leading psychologists, as well as others, who influenced the field of educational psychology from its philosophical moorings in the late 19th century to its current scientific status at the dawn of the 21st. It presents information regarding these individuals' ideas and scientific discoveries, along with a sense of the historical context in which they lived.
The book is divided into three sections that correspond to three eras... Educational Psychology: A Century of Contributions--the first comprehensive book-length treatment of this topic--looks at the historic contribu...
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426,05 |
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The Encyclopedia of Saints
ISBN: 9780816041343 / Angielski / Miękka / 419 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Prior to his religious conversion, St Francis of Assisi was a liar, thief, and virtual madman known for running naked in the streets. St Teresa of Avila healed herself on her deathbed by praying to her patron saint. St Augustine converted after a terrifying dream in which God beat him black and blue for his pagan beliefs.
Prior to his religious conversion, St Francis of Assisi was a liar, thief, and virtual madman known for running naked in the streets. St Teresa of Avi...
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102,81 |
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Biographical Encyclopedia of Artists, 4-Volume Set
ISBN: 9780816058037 / Angielski / Twarda / 800 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. - Laurie Anderson
- Louise Bourgeois - Chuck Close - Paul Durand-Ruel - Albrecht Durer - Frank Gehry - Eva Hesse - Jasper Johns - Frida Kahlo - Ellsworth Kelly - Anselm Kiefer - Jan Lievensz - Henri Matisse - Nam June Park - Richard Serra - Jan Vermeer - Andy Warhool - and more. - Laurie Anderson - Louise Bourgeois - Chuck Close - Paul Durand-Ruel - Albrecht Durer - Frank Gehry - Eva Hesse - Jasper Johns |
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1053,01 |
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Arizona Politicians: The Noble and the Notorious
ISBN: 9780816522026 / Angielski / Twarda / 215 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Do you know these famous Arizona politicians?- A congresswoman who was bridesmaid to Eleanor Roosevelt
- A car dealer who propelled himself to the governor's mansion with the help of public recognition of his TV commercials - An Arizonan who served not only as governor and chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, but also as the Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate and chief sponsor of the GI Bill - A cowboy who delivered speeches to ranchhands and went on to become a U.S. senator known as one of the great orators of the twentieth century - One of four Arizonans who lost a... Do you know these famous Arizona politicians?- A congresswoman who was bridesmaid to Eleanor Roosevelt
- A car dealer who propelled himself ... |
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122,40 |
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Arizona Politicians: The Noble and the Notorious
ISBN: 9780816522033 / Angielski / Miękka / 215 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Do you know these famous Arizona politicians?
--A congresswoman who was bridesmaid to Eleanor Roosevelt --A car dealer who propelled himself to the governor's mansion with the help of public recognition of his TV commercials --An Arizonan who served not only as governor and chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, but also as the Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate and chief sponsor of the GI Bill --A cowboy who delivered speeches to ranchhands and went on to become a U.S. senator known as one of the great orators of the twentieth century --One of four Arizonans... Do you know these famous Arizona politicians?
--A congresswoman who was bridesmaid to Eleanor Roosevelt --A car dealer who propelled hi... |
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78,32 |
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Up Before Daylight: Life Histories from the Alabama Writers' Project, 1938-1939
ISBN: 9780817300999 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. These compelling accounts of hard times and hard work reveal human courage, dignity, and resilience from a generation that endured the Great Depression. One achievement of the 1930s Federal Writers' Project was its ambitious collection of life histories based on interviews with southern workers and farmers. For Up before Daylight James Seay Brown chose 28 of the more than 100 accounts from throughout Alabama as a rich sampling--from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast and from cities as well as rural regions. First published in 1982, Up before Daylight is now... These compelling accounts of hard times and hard work reveal human courage, dignity, and resilience from a generation that endured the Great Dep... |
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117,50 |
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Americans of Italian Heritage
ISBN: 9780819198266 / Angielski / Miękka / 246 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume memorializes the accomplishments of key figures among the Italian-Americans of the twentieth century. They are the descendants of Italian immigrants and, through their achievements, bear witness to the sacrifice and valor of their forefathers. The men and women featured are different from one another in personality and profession. They are contemporary people, highly energetic and intensely involved in achieving their goals and making a contribution to the American dream. They have the capacity to inspire others by their dedication, and strive to help build and shape our nation.
This volume memorializes the accomplishments of key figures among the Italian-Americans of the twentieth century. They are the descendants of Italian ...
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284,07 |
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Handbook of Machinery Dynamics
ISBN: 9780824703868 / Angielski / Twarda / 608 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Considers a broad reange of fundamental factors and conditions influencing the optimum design and operation of machinery. Emphasizes the force and and motion analysis of machine components in multiple applications. Serves as an essential guidebook for machinery design and development-with practical methods, approaches, and solutions to machinery dynamics.
Considers a broad reange of fundamental factors and conditions influencing the optimum design and operation of machinery. Emphasizes the force and and...
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1420,35 |
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Encyclopedic Handbook of Emulsion Technology
ISBN: 9780824704544 / Angielski / Twarda / 760 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A discussion of fundamental characteristics, theories and applications for liquid-liquid colloidal dispersions. It profiles experimental and traditional measurement techniques in a variety of emulsified systems, including rheology, nuclear magnetic resonance, dielectric spectroscopy, microcalorimetry, video enhanced microscopy, and conductivity.
A discussion of fundamental characteristics, theories and applications for liquid-liquid colloidal dispersions. It profiles experimental and tradition...
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857,10 |
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New Mexican Lives: Profiles and Historical Stories
ISBN: 9780826324337 / Angielski / Miękka / 344 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The editor and a distinguished group of twelve collaborators re-interpret New Mexico's history through biography. Profiles of fourteen notable, complex characters provide a unique view into New Mexico's development from prehistoric times to the present. Here are lives of men and women that illustrate memorable events: from Pope and the Pueblo Revolt to Spanish colonisers Juan de Onate and Diego de Vargas; from Hispanic widows exercising their property rights to Billy the Kid and the shoot-out in Lincoln; from Mabel Dodge Luhan and her avant-garde, idealistic salon to Senator Dennis Chavez and...
The editor and a distinguished group of twelve collaborators re-interpret New Mexico's history through biography. Profiles of fourteen notable, comple...
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117,50 |
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Who's Who of British Jazz: 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780826472342 / Angielski / Miękka / 416 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Chilton details the work of musicians from every era of British jazz, ranging from those who played professionally before 1920 to today's young jazz stars. Chilton details the work of musicians from every era of British jazz, ranging from those who played professionally before 1920 to today's young jaz... |
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464,00 |
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Many Faces: An Anthology of Oregon Autobiography
ISBN: 9780870713712 / Angielski / Twarda / 330 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Here forty Oregonians, from the prominent to the plain, tell their own stories.
Here forty Oregonians, from the prominent to the plain, tell their own stories.
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166,52 |
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Nigel Holmes On Information Design
ISBN: 9780977472406 / Angielski / Miękka / 140 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In the mid-1970s Holmes introduced an array of inventive new pictograms and ways to use them as key graphic elements in what he dubbed "explanation graphics" which triggered what became "information design" in magazines, newspapers, and other media.
In the mid-1970s Holmes introduced an array of inventive new pictograms and ways to use them as key graphic elements in what he dubbed "explanation gr...
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86,10 |
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