Cravens Craig (52 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. There are extensive notes and underlining throughout the text. The book has a slight amount of shelf wear.

Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE Standard-sized.

Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condition: New. Brand New.

Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First English Language Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Pictorial Boards. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Ex-library with the usual library markings (if not for the library markings this copy would be graded in fine condition); overall a nice used copy! Full-color boards with black and white lettering. 187 informative and educational pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "The Czech Republic is a red-hot European destination, and the charms of Slovakia are slowly being discovered by Westerners as well. The two countries share fundamental similarities in language and culture, but they never really managed to create a common national Czechoslovak identity, after being merged in 1918 when the Austro-Hungarian Empire collapsed. With the lifting of the Iron Curtain in 1989 through the Velvet Revolution and the final breakup of Czechoslovakia in to two countries in 1993, this up-to-date, substantive insight is much needed. This volume overviews the current social, cultural, and political scene of both countries, so that general readers come away with a solid understanding of where the Czechs and Slovaks have been and where they are going. The land, people, and history chapter lays the groundwork for the rest of the narrative. In the chapter on religion and thought, the reasons for the widespread atheism of the Czechs and the contrasting religiosity of the Slovaks are explained. Both peoples are shown to have relaxed attitude toward life and a love of celebrations, with a strong beer culture. The state of women and family and feminism in the post-Soviet era is also discussed and readers will learn about the role of romance novels and the Czech Cosmopolitan. The literature chapter emphasizes the Czech sense of humor and the lack of translations of Slovakian works. The crises in journalism and cinema are other important topics. Finally, the strong traditions of theater and music, which have always been part of the Czech national consciousness, are seen to be as alive and vibrant as in any place in the world." Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.…

Condition: New. Brand New.

Softcover. Condition: Fine. Leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Leichte Verformung / umgeknickte Seiten; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveranderung. Platzova's prose is sharp and effective, creating a powerfully elegiac narrative. This deeply moving portrait explores love, sacrifice, and the transformative power of art amid brutal uncertainty. Based on the true story of Bauhaus artist Friedl Dicker-Brandeis, the narrative unfolds through a twenty-first-century Israeli film crew investigating her extraordinary life. Dicker-Brandeis taught art to children in the Nazi transport camp of Terezin before her tragic death in Auschwitz. With the help of a former pupil's granddaughter, the filmmakers uncover buried secrets from a time when personal and artistic choices were matters of life and death. Spanning a century of Central European history, the novel reflects the foundations of the European Modernist movement, featuring characters inspired by Oskar Kokoschka, Alma Mahler, and Franz Werfel. It illustrates the struggle to confront a troubled past, take risks, and embrace one's true self. Magdalena Platzova, raised in Prague and now residing in Lyon, France, has taught literature at NYU and authored a children's book, two short story collections, and three novels. This work, a finalist for the Lidove Noviny Book of the Year Award, has been recognized as one of the best contemporary Czech novels and is her first published in English.…

Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 221 pages. 7.75x5.20x0.60 inches. In Stock.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardback. Condition: Good. This volume overviews the current social, cultural, and political scene of both countries, so that general readers come away with a solid understanding of where the Czechs and Slovaks have been and where they are going. The land, people, and history chapter lays the groundwork for the rest of the narrative.…

Paperback. Condition: New. A keen observer of culture, Czech writer Vladimír Macura (1945-99) devoted a lifetime to illuminating the myths that defined his nation. The Mystifications of a Nation, the first book-length translation of Macura's work in English, offers essays deftly analyzing a variety of cultural phenomena that originate, Macura argues, in the 'big bang' of the nineteenth-century Czech National Revival, with its celebration of a uniquely Czech identity.     In reflections on two centuries of Czech history, he ponders the symbolism in daily life. Bridges, for example - once a force of civilization connecting diverse peoples - became a sign of destruction in World War I. Turning to the Soviet and post-Soviet eras, Macura probes a range of richly symbolic practices, from the naming of the Prague metro system, to the mass gymnastic displays of the Communist period, to post-Velvet Revolution preoccupations with the national anthem. In 'The Potato Bug,' he muses on one of the stranger moments in the Cold War - the claim that the United States was deliberately dropping insects from airplanes to wreak havoc on the crops of Czechoslovakia.     While attending to the distinctively Czech elements of such phenomena, Macura reveals the larger patterns of Soviet-brand socialism. 'We were its cocreators,' he declares, 'and its analysis touches us as a scalpel turned on its own body.' Writing with erudition, irony, and wit, Macura turns the scalpel on the authoritarian state around him, demythologizing its mythology.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 150 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. Editor(s): Pichova, Hana; Cravens, Craig. Num Pages: 165 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVKC; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 13. Weight in Grams: 227. . 2010. Illustrated. paperback. . . . .

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: New. Editor(s): Pichova, Hana; Cravens, Craig. Num Pages: 165 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVKC; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 13. Weight in Grams: 227. . 2010. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:9780313334122.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 534 pages. 9.00x6.50x2.00 inches. In Stock.

First Edition. Ownership signature of Brian Moloughney. Super octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.…

Condition: New.

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardback. Condition: New. The Czech Republic is a red-hot European destination, and the charms of Slovakia are slowly being discovered by Westerners as well. The two countries share fundamental similarities in language and culture, but they never really managed to create a common national Czechoslovak identity, after being merged in 1918 when the Austro-Hungarian Empire collapsed. With the lifting of the Iron Curtain in 1989 through the Velvet Revolution and the final breakup of Czechoslovakia in to two countries in 1993, this up-to-date, substantive insight is much needed. This volume overviews the current social, cultural, and political scene of both countries, so that general readers come away with a solid understanding of where the Czechs and Slovaks have been and where they are going.The land, people, and history chapter lays the groundwork for the rest of the narrative. In the chapter on religion and thought, the reasons for the widespread atheism of the Czechs and the contrasting religiosity of the Slovaks are explained. Both peoples are shown to have relaxed attitude toward life and a love of celebrations, with a strong beer culture. The state of women and family and feminism in the post-Soviet era is also discussed and readers will learn about the role of romance novels and the Czech Cosmopolitan. The literature chapter emphasizes the Czech sense of humor and the lack of translations of Slovakian works. The crises in journalism and cinema are other important topics. Finally, the strong traditions of theater and music, which have always been part of the Czech national consciousness, are seen to be as alive and vibrant as in any place in the world.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.