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Africa

Paperback. Focusing on a single Malian textile identified variously as bogolanfini, bogolan, or mudcloth, this book traces the dramatic technical and stylistic innovations that have transformed the cloth from its village origins into a symbol of internationalism. Series: African Expressive Cultures. Num Pages: 200 pages, 69 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1HFDM; AFW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 246 x 13. Weight in Grams: 472.
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
2nd ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253220295
ISBN
9780253220295
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.67

Paperback. .
Publisher
Pluto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745336572
ISBN
9780745336572
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 24.88

Paperback. Between 1856 and 1876, five explorers, all British, took on the seemingly impossible task of discovering the source of the White Nile. Showing exceptional courage and resilience, Richard Burton, John Hanning Speke, Samuel Baker, David Livingstone and Henry Morton Stanley risked their lives and their reputations in the name of this quest. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBEN; 3JH; HBJH; HBLL; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 126 x 197 x 34. Weight in Grams: 442.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571249763
ISBN
9780571249763
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.99

Paperback. Kuki Gallmann's memoir of bringing up a family in Kenya in the 1970s, first with her husband Paulo, and then alone. This book is part elegaic celebration, part tragedy, and part love letter to the spirit of Africa. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; BGA; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141033181
ISBN
9780141033181
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.88

Hardcover. Why just read about the way a cheetah can run up to 60mph when you can actually watch him running, too? Featuring eight animals (cheetah, rhino, elephant, giraffe, gazelle, zebra, gorilla, and lion), this title provides the information you'd expect to hear from a real safari tour guide about each animal. Num Pages: 29 pages, 8 "photicular" images. BIC Classification: 1H; YBG; YNNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 213 x 53. Weight in Grams: 874.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761163800
ISBN
9780761163800
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 19.73

Paperback. From Accra and Algiers to Zanzibar and Zululand, African football today reflects the history and culture of those who play the game and how they have shaped it in a distinctively African manner. In this book, the author explores how football was influenced by colonialism, the growth of cities, independence, and global capitalism. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; HBT; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 141 x 12. Weight in Grams: 266.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849040389
ISBN
9781849040389
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.34

Paperback. .
Publisher
MX Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
126
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907685705
ISBN
9781907685705
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.81

Paperback. Series: Human Rights and Crimes Against Humanity. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HBA; 3JJP; 3JM; JKVP; JPVH; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 195 x 2. Weight in Grams: 556.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691173481
ISBN
9780691173481
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.81

Paperback. Assesses the direction and impact of African philosophy as well as its future role. Editor(s): Karp, Ivan; Masolo, D. A. Series: African Systems of Thought. Num Pages: 280 pages, 6 b&w photos, 1 index. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; HPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 274 x 17. Weight in Grams: 416.
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st. Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253214171
ISBN
9780253214171
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.87

Paperback. In Religion and the Making of Nigeria Olufemi Vaughan examines how Christian, Muslim, and indigenous religious structures along with the legacies of British colonial rule have provided the essential social and ideological frameworks for the construction of contemporary Nigeria. Series: Religious Cultures of African and African Diaspora People. Num Pages: 336 pages, 9 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; HBJH; HBTB; HRAM2; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 477.
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822362272
ISBN
9780822362272
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.62

Paperback. The night of July 26, 1942 saw one of the most audacious raids of World War II, just as the outcome of that conflict hung in the balance. Featuring full-colour artwork, and incisive analysis, this study recounts the origins, planning, execution and aftermath of the daring raid that made the name of the SAS at the height of World War II. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter; Shumate, Johnny; Gilliland, Alan. Series: Raid. Num Pages: 80 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1HBE; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 184 x 7. Weight in Grams: 262.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472807632
ISBN
9781472807632
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.57

Paperback. .
Publisher
Africa Research & Publications United States
Number of pages
284
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780865436282
ISBN
9780865436282
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.96

Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, 24 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFML; GTF; JPH; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 436.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816624379
ISBN
9780816624379
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.20

Paperback. Presents a history of transportation and communication in the modern Middle East. This title argues that contrary to accepted wisdom technological modernity in Egypt did not drive a sense of time focused on standardization only. Num Pages: 360 pages, 16 b/w photographs, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 3JJ; HBJF1; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 228 x 21. Weight in Grams: 498.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
364
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520276147
ISBN
9780520276147
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.86

Paperback. A new edition of the classic text on African American music. Num Pages: 704 pages, Over 50 photographs. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KBB; AVGH; HBTB; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 35. Weight in Grams: 978.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
702
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
Third Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393971415
ISBN
9780393971415
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.52
€ 60.75

Paperback. Hip-hop has come a long way from its origins in the Bronx in the 1970s, when rapping and Djing were just part of a lively, decidedly local scene that also venerated break-dancing and graffiti. Focusing on the music's fans - young men, both black and white, this book offers an unbiased examination of how hip-hop works in people's daily lives. Num Pages: 272 pages, 3 halftones, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KBB; AVGR; JFCA; JFSL3. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 430.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226395852
ISBN
9780226395852
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 27.84

Paperback. This book presents a comprehensive exploration of the state of infrastructure in Africa and provides an integrated analysis of the challenges the sector faces, based on extensive fieldwork across the continent, providing an important resource for researchers, students, policymakers and NGOs. Editor(s): Ncube, Mthuli. Num Pages: 500 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; GTF; JPP; KCG; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447326649
ISBN
9781447326649
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 45.86

Paperback. Series: Aperture Magazine. BIC Classification: 1H; AJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Aperture
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597114196
ISBN
9781597114196
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.50

Paperback. Monarchical presidential regimes in the Arab world looked as though they would last indefinitely until events in Tunisia and Egypt made clear their time was up. This is the first book to lay bare the dynamics of a governmental system that largely defined the Arab Middle East in the twentieth century, and the popular opposition they engendered." Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; HBJF; HBJH; JPB; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 266.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674735378
ISBN
9780674735378
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.51

Paperback. Challenges the understanding of the war that has turned Mozambique - a naturally rich country - into one of the world's poorest nations. This book combines frontline reporting, personal narrative, political analysis, and scholarship to present a picture of a Mozambique harrowed by local conflicts - ethnic, religious, political and personal. Series: Perspectives on Southern Africa S. Num Pages: 325 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1HFMQ; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; HBJH; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 166 x 22. Weight in Grams: 546.
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
325
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520082663
ISBN
9780520082663
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.39

paperback. The new Jacana series of pocket guides is meant for those who are looking for a brief but lively introduction to a wide range of relevant topics of South African history, politics and biography. Series: Jacana Pocket Guides. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JJP; BGH; JFSL3; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 160 x 12. Weight in Grams: 156. Series: Jacana Pocket Guides. 144 pages, Illustrations. The new Jacana series of pocket guides is meant for those who are looking for a brief but lively introduction to a wide range of relevant topics of South African history, politics and biography. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JJP; BGH; JFSL3; JPVH1. Dimension: 131 x 181 x 10. Weight: 156.
Publisher
Jacana Media
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781770099630
ISBN
9781770099630
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.46

Paperback. BIC Classification: 1HBL; BGHA; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 10. Weight in Grams: 116.
Publisher
Darf Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781850772989
ISBN
9781850772989
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.57

Paperback. Series: Battleground South Africa S. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; HBJH; HBLL; HBLW; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 9. Weight in Grams: 244.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
KNW0007969
ISBN
9780850527667
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. This new field guide deals with the nesting habits of the 730 bird species known to breed in southern Africa. It is set out in a standard field-guide format (text pages facing colour plates), covering 4-5 species per double-page spread. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFM; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 322 x 23. Weight in Grams: 936. 416 pages, illustrations. This new field guide deals with the nesting habits of the 730 bird species known to breed in southern Africa. It is set out in a standard field-guide format (text pages facing colour plates), covering 4-5 species per double-page spread. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1HFM; WNCB. Dimension: 179 x 322 x 23. Weight: 936.
Publisher
Jacana Media
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780620506298
ISBN
9780620506298
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.81

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