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Paperback. Sometime around 1500 AD, an African farmer planted a maize seed imported from the New World. That act set in motion the remarkable saga of one of the world's most influential crops - one that would transform the future of Africa and of the Atlantic world. This work deals with this subject. Num Pages: 304 pages, 31 halftones, 2 charts, 6 maps, 10 tables. BIC Classification: 1H; RG; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 200 x 134 x 19. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674025578
- ISBN
- 9780674025578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 31.06
€ 35.99
€ 31.06
Paperback. A first-hand account of the most infamous coup attempt in recent history - and of what it takes to be a friend and survivor Num Pages: 496 pages, two 8 page b&w insets on text paper. BIC Classification: 1HFJQ; 3JMC; BTM; JWXN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 35. Weight in Grams: 332. illustrations. A first-hand account of the most infamous coup attempt in recent history - and of what it takes to be a friend and survivor. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1HFJQ; 3JMC; BTM; JWXN. Dimension: 200 x 130 x 35. Weight: 348.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847674418
- ISBN
- 9781847674418
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.07
€ 17.99
€ 13.07
Paperback. * Includes coverage of all the major political events that have shaped the turbulent history of South Africa. * Explores the ways in which power at central government level has been played out on the national stage. Series: History of the Contemporary World S. Num Pages: 344 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JJ; HBJH; HBLW; HBTB; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 162 x 230 x 19. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631191025
- ISBN
- 9780631191025
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.08
€ 68.08
Hardback. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 1H; ACX; AVGC6; JFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403960047
- ISBN
- 9781403960047
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.04
€ 67.04
hardcover. Offers an insider's view into the day-to-day lives of a self-selected group of male friends within this society in northern Zambia. This book examines the friends' vicarious experience with and orientation to the world through stories heard from their grandfathers and fathers. It represents a compilation of their direct experience in the world. Num Pages: 320 pages, 10 b&w illustrations & 1 map. BIC Classification: 1H; JHMC; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813926247
- ISBN
- 9780813926247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.49
€ 78.49
Paperback. Furthermore, Bleck demonstrates that increasing levels of education are associated with increases in more engaged forms of political participation, including campaigning, willingness to run for office, and contacting government officials. Num Pages: 232 pages, 13, 12 black & white line drawings, 1 maps. BIC Classification: 1HFDM; JNA; JNF; JPA; JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 231 x 17. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421417813
- ISBN
- 9781421417813
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 39.30
€ 46.99
€ 39.30
Hardback. The first full-length study of Nollywood, exploring the rise, evolving structure and global connections of Nigeria's popular movie industry. Based on extensive fieldwork, this critical text redefines our understanding of global media flows while analysing the commercial and professional practices of one of the most prolific media industries. Series: International Screen Industries. Num Pages: 184 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; APF; JFD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 161 x 241 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844576920
- ISBN
- 9781844576920
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.78€ 96.10
€ 105.78
€ 96.10
Paperback. Num Pages: 164 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HSU; 2ZP; WTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Publisher
- The Merlin Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 164
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Third Edition, Third edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781854250988
- ISBN
- 9781854250988
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.58
€ 17.99
€ 16.58
Hardcover. "Bibliography: p. 247-250. Commissioning organisation: [by] Jacques Maquet. Translated from the French by Jeannette Kupfermann. 255 p. illus., col. maps. 20 cm. Paperback. Nice copy. Slight creasing to edges of spine. Stamp on first leaf." Keywords: Subjects
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Weidenfeld & N
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1971
- SKU
- KEX0072511
- ISBN
- 9780303175711
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 9.99€ 4.99
€ 9.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Fashion Africa by Jacqueline Shaw is a visual overview of contemporary African fashion, compiled with an ethical perspective. This guide is the first of its kind to bring together designers, design companies, ethical manufacturers and more, all with an African connection. Num Pages: 320 pages, 200. BIC Classification: 1H; AKTA; KNSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 282 x 223 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1632.
- Publisher
- Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909762008
- ISBN
- 9781909762008
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.95
€ 40.99
€ 28.95
Hardcover. Editor(s): Santiago, Jacqueline S. Num Pages: 197 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1HF; 1KBB; KCL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 258 x 183 x 16. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781626184336
- ISBN
- 9781626184336
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 229.18€ 158.44
€ 229.18
€ 158.44
Paperback. A study on fiddling in the Fulbe, Hausa, and Dagbamba cultures of West Africa. This book not only explains the history of the instrument itself, but also discusses the processes of stylistic transference and adaptation, suggesting how these may have contributed to differing performance practices. Num Pages: 352 pages, 53 b&w illus., 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1HFD; AVGH; AVRL; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 23. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253219299
- ISBN
- 9780253219299
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.67
€ 29.99
€ 27.67
Hardback. This text provides an account of South Africa's treaty-making practices. The author supports the idea that "the history of South Africa's treaties is a history of South Africa itself", and this book looks at how treaties made in South Africa from 1806 to 1996 have helped to shape the country. Num Pages: 880 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJH; LBBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1153.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 880
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810838444
- ISBN
- 9780810838444
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 290.84
€ 290.84
Paperback. Examines the life and work of Muhammad Mitwalli Sha rawi, one of Egypt's most beloved and successful Islamic preachers. This book uses Sha rawi and his work as a lens to explore how traditional Muslim authorities have used various media to put forth a unique vision of how Islam can be renewed and revived in the contemporary world. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBE; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520287006
- ISBN
- 9780520287006
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.96
€ 33.99
€ 24.96
Hardcover. Num Pages: Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JP; JW; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 225 x 22. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781611228137
- ISBN
- 9781611228137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.89€ 70.85
€ 99.89
€ 70.85
Hardback. Focuses on one of the most important religious centers in Africa and in the world: the Yoruba city of Ile-Ife in southwest Nigeria. This title presents a study of the spiritual and cultural center of the Yoruba religion, tells how the city went from great prominence to near obliteration and then rose again as a contemporary city of gods. Num Pages: 356 pages, 24 b/w photographs, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; HRAC; HRKT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520265554
- ISBN
- 9780520265554
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.05€ 58.34
€ 74.05
€ 58.34
Paperback. Focuses on one of the most important religious centers in Africa and in the world: the Yoruba city of Ile-Ife in southwest Nigeria. This title presents a study of the spiritual and cultural center of the Yoruba religion, tells how the city went from great prominence to near obliteration and then rose again as a contemporary city of gods. Num Pages: 356 pages, 24 b/w photographs, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; HRKT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 168 x 21. Weight in Grams: 506. Ile-Ife in Time, Space, and the Imagination. 356 pages. Focuses on one of the most important religious centers in Africa and in the world: the Yoruba city of Ile-Ife in southwest Nigeria. This title presents a study of the spiritual and cultural center of the Yoruba religion, tells how the city went from great prominence to near obliteration and then rose again as a contemporary city of gods. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; HRKT. Dimension: 228 x 168 x 21. Weight: 486.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 356
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520265561
- ISBN
- 9780520265561
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Hardcover. Series: Syracuse Studies on Peace and Conflict Resolution. Num Pages: 424 pages, 5 black-&-white illustrations, 7 maps, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1HBX; GTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 264 x 188 x 34. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815632191
- ISBN
- 9780815632191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.60
€ 56.60
Paperback. African Religions examines religious traditions on the African continent and diaspora. It focuses on the diversity of people, ethnic groups, languages, cultures, ethos, and worldviews. The book provides balanced and in-depth material that enables the reader to comprehend the breadth, depth, and range of African religious traditions. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 176 pages, 10 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; HRA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 171 x 9. Weight in Grams: 138.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199790586
- ISBN
- 9780199790586
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.73
€ 13.99
€ 11.73
Hardcover. Editor(s): Gordon, Jacob U. Num Pages: 187 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 182 x 18. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594541032
- ISBN
- 9781594541032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.84€ 66.06
€ 92.84
€ 66.06