Straus Kenneth (18 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveränderung; Starke Gebrauchsspuren. Mah Jong, the ancient game of China, is enjoying another burst of popularity in America, as well as in Asia. Often seen as a mystery to Westerners, Mah Jong includes the combination of skill, chance and social interaction of Western games like dominoes, bridge and dice.Authors Strauser and Evans unlock this mystery with an easy-to-follow instructional book which outlines the rules and strategy of the game for Westerners. The perfect primer for the new player and a convenient manual for old hands, Mah Jong, Anyone? gives basic information on equipment, accessories, terminology, rules of play, scoring, penalties and bonuses. Experienced Mah Jong players will especially welcome the section on special hands.…

Soft cover. Condition: New. University of Pittsburgh Press, 1998/, pp.355. Illust. NEP and 1930s economic crisis. Based on numerous interviews with Russian specialists. ISBN 9780822985846 [Mint].

Condition: Fine. xxii, 590 pp., hardcover, fine. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

Condition: Good. Signed Copy . Good dust jacket. Inscribed by author on front endpage. Slightly foxed.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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

Condition: New.

Condition: new.

Condition: New. Kenneth Straus contemplates the question: Was there social support for the Stalin regime among the Soviet working class during the 1930s, and if so, why? In his well-researched answer he analyzes the daily lives of Soviet workers, and compares the ideologies of western and Soviet thought." Series: UCIS Series in Russian & East European Studies. Num Pages: 355 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBJD; JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499. . 1998. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . .…

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. pp. 378.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. pp. 378.

Condition: New. Kenneth Straus contemplates the question: Was there social support for the Stalin regime among the Soviet working class during the 1930s, and if so, why? In his well-researched answer he analyzes the daily lives of Soviet workers, and compares the ideologies of western and Soviet thought." Series: UCIS Series in Russian & East European Studies. Num Pages: 355 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBJD; JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499. . 1998. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 378 pages. 8.90x6.00x0.90 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 349 Pp. Red Cloth, Gilt Lettering On Spine, Stamped In Blind On Front Cover. First Printing, 1924 Date On Title Page. First Printing. Exceptionally Scarce. No Worldcat Listing Of Any Institutional Holding Of Any 1924 Printing; The Only Explanation For This Relative Obscurity Is That It Is A Scholarly Work On The Essence Of The Democratic Evolution From The Impunity Of The Clan, Warlord, Imperial, Financial, And Now Institutional Authority, Written Without Political Prejudice, Of No Benefit To Any Special Interest Or Party Or Person. Babbitt Was A Prominent Harvard Professor, A Great Intelligence, Who Wrote On Many Subjects, But This Is His Only Book On Government. The Book Focuses On The Central Problem Of Modern Times, The Selection Of Leaders For The Democratic Process Of Government Law Creation And Law Administration, And May Well Be The First Impartial, Thoughtful, And Original Work Exploring Those Issues. This Copy With Ownership Signature Of Robert Kenneth Straus, Dated 1928; Straus, The Son Of Macy's President And United States Ambassador To France Jesse Isidor Straus (Himself The Son Of Prominent Ny Merchant Isidor Struas, Who Died On The Titanic), Worked On Fdr's National Recovery Administration, Later Was On The New York City Council, And Was Active For Many Decades In Many Public And Private Organizations, Including The Institute Of General Semantics. In The Text Are A Few Pencil Underlinings By An Intelligent Reader But Accompanied By A Few Marginal Words Whicfh Do Not Appear To Be In Straus's Hand.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 378 pages. 8.90x6.00x0.90 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.