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Hardcover. This is the spiritual autobiography of Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, the 13th-century Shi'i philosopher and scholar. It appears in English translation together with the Persian text. The author contributed to different fields of learning, including astronomy, theology and philosophy. Translator(s): Badakhchani, Seyyed Jalal Hosseini. Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; HRAB; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 144 x 16. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
I. B. Tauris in Association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies
Number of pages
140
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9781850439080
ISBN
9781850439080
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.92
€ 48.87

Hardback. Num Pages: 1 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 948.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
United States
Edition
Limited ed
Number of pages
1
Condition
New
SKU
V9780924357169
ISBN
9780924357169
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 62.69
€ 57.79

paperback. Num Pages: 214 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
New European Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9781872410470
ISBN
9781872410470
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.25

Paperback. Originally published in 1976 as Anne the Word, this is a popular biography of colorful and controversial Shaker founder Ann Lee Num Pages: 205 pages, 6 illus. Map. BIC Classification: BG; HRCC99. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 249.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
205
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874515275
ISBN
9780874515275
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 21.07

Hardback. This study, based primarily on vernacular sources, explores the transition of Sarada's life of missed motherhood to a career of holy motherhood. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: BG; HRG; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 157 x 8. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Associated University Presses United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781575910734
ISBN
9781575910734
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 109.62

Hardback. The Life of Sharatchandra Chatopadhyay presents a historical critical assessment of the novelist's upbringing and the experiences that informed his work. The author exposes Sharatchandra's innate conservative worldview and his romantic platonic concept of human sexuality that informs all his love stories. Num Pages: 180 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 2BM; BGL; DSB; HBJF; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Fairleigh Dickinson University Press United States
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611475074
ISBN
9781611475074
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 119.29

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 141 x 15. Weight in Grams: 208.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Authentic Media
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780781419
ISBN
9781780781419
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.42

Paperback. Num Pages: 94 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 1DFG; BG; HBJD; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 9. Weight in Grams: 122.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Aspekt,The Netherlands Netherlands
Number of pages
94
Condition
New
SKU
V9789059110960
ISBN
9789059110960
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.57

Paperback. The twenty-nine essays in this book are insightful and sympathetic analyses of various facets of Gandi's multi-dimensional personality. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; BGH; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 311.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195672039
ISBN
9780195672039
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.10

Paperback. Influencing Hemingway documents the places, people, and activities that influenced and intrigued the literary great. Arranged chronologically and punctuated with photographs, this book traces Hemingway's encounters and reflects on how they impacted and influenced his decisions, actions, philosophy of life, and, of course, his works. Num Pages: 212 pages, 67 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGL; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Condition
New
SKU
KHN0002436
ISBN
9781538102404
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages, 52, 28 black & white halftones, 21 printed music items, 3 tables. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVH; BG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 600.
Publisher
Cornell University Press New York
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801486371
ISBN
9780801486371
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGX; HRCV9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 215 x 11. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
Baker Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780800796044
ISBN
9780800796044
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.04

Paperback. One of the few women Impressionists, Mary Cassatt was American born but lived and worked in France. A classically trained artist, she painted portraits of mothers and children. This book provides insight into her personal life and artistic endeavours. Num Pages: 390 pages, 133 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; ACVT; AFC; AGB; BG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 800.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
390
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
Trade
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300077544
ISBN
9780300077544
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.28

paperback. During his reign Louis XIV was the most powerful king in Europe. He presided over a golden age of military and artistic achievement in France, and deployed his charm and talents for spin and intrigue to hold his court and country within his absolute control. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JD; 3JF; BGH; HBJD; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 18. Weight in Grams: 196.
Publisher
Vintage Classics
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099528883
ISBN
9780099528883
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.65

Paperback. When Jeanne-Antoinette was nine, she was told by a fortune teller that she would one day become the mistress of the handsome young Louix XV - from that day she was groomed to become 'a morsel fit for a King'. This title tells the story of how the little girl rose to become the most powerful women of the 18th century French court, Le Pompadour. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 17. Weight in Grams: 188.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099528876
ISBN
9780099528876
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.98

Paperback. Frederick II of Prussia attempted to escape his authoritarian father as a boy, but went on to become one of history's greatest rulers. He loved the flute, and devoted hours of study to the arts and French literature, forming a long-lasting friendship with Voltaire. This title deals with these contradictions and achievements of Frederick. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JF; BGH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099528869
ISBN
9780099528869
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.98

Paperback. The meeting of Voltaire, successful financier, famous poet and troublemaker, and the enchanting amateur physicist and countess Emilie du Chatelet, was a meeting of both hearts and minds. In the Chateau de Cirey, the two brilliant intellects scandalised the French aristocracy with their passionate love affair. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 188.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099528890
ISBN
9780099528890
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.95

hardcover. In three parts, this study provides a detailed biography, examines prominent aspects of Falla's character as they pertained to his relationships, with other composers and his own music. A chronological photo section rounds this, offering significance for music teachers and students, as well as those with an interest in Spanish culture. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations, music. BIC Classification: AV; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 168 x 39. Weight in Grams: 867.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810854178
ISBN
9780810854178
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.20

hardcover. Takes us back to the world of pogroms and mass emigrations at the turn of the twentieth century Num Pages: 248 pages, 25 illustrations, 1 genealogy. BIC Classification: BGHA; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803230019
ISBN
9780803230019
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.09

Paperback. The life story of the Victorian novelist George Eliot is as dramatic and complex as her best plots. This new assessment of her life and work combines recent biographical research with penetrating literary criticism, resulting in revealing new interpretations of her literary work. Series: Wiley Blackwell Critical Biographies. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 231 x 14. Weight in Grams: 412.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118917671
ISBN
9781118917671
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 41.47

Paperback. The extraordinary lives of two formidable 16th-century queens: Marguerite de Valois and her mother Catherine de' Medici. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JB; BGR; HBJD; HBLH; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 32. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780224770
ISBN
9781780224770
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.31

Paperback. Explains how and why Margaret Mead became the best-known anthropologist and female public intellectual in twentieth-century America. Using photographs, films, television appearances, and materials from newspapers, magazines, and scholarly journals, this title explores the ways in which Mead became an American cultural heroine. Num Pages: 392 pages, 37 halftones. 15 line illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 552.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691148083
ISBN
9780691148083
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.82

Paperback. A gutsy woman's tale of marrying the Chief Mate of a mammoth containership and sailing the seas with today's modern mariners. Num Pages: 236 pages, 19. BIC Classification: BG; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 335.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Bridge Works Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
SKU
V9781882593507
ISBN
9781882593507
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 167 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Lantern Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9781590564516
ISBN
9781590564516
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 21.01

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