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Paperback. Everyone has heard of Ramesses the Great - but what is the truth behind the legend? This book explores the life and times of Egypt's greatest king. Ramesses II was the archetypal Egyptian pharoah: a mighty warrior, an extravagant builder and the father of scores of children. His monuments and image were to be found in every corner of the empire. Num Pages: 272 pages, 16pp b&w line drawings. BIC Classification: 1F; 1QDAE; BGH; HBJF; HBJH; HBLA; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 134 x 18. Weight in Grams: 202.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140280975
ISBN
9780140280975
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.77

Paperback. Parsi Cookery. 160 pages, 12 b&w drawings. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FKA; WBA; WBN. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 11. Weight: 260.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Serif Publishing
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781897959411
ISBN
9781897959411
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. This work explores the similarities and differences in gender-related policy making and outcomes in Japan and the United States, focusing on the role of women's movements and other factors in determining policy. Policies examined are equal employment, domestic violence, and reproductive rights. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; JFSJ1; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 281.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
St Martin's Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312293567
ISBN
9780312293567
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.41

Paperback. Features research on the roles of women in Japan and Korea. Editor(s): Gelb, Joyce; Palley, Marian Lief. Series: Women in the Political Economy. Num Pages: 320 pages, 30 tables, 8 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1FPK; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 463.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566392242
ISBN
9781566392242
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.82

Paperback. Ethnographic study of a charismatic Muslim woman healer whose practice crosses gender and religious boundaries Num Pages: 22 b&w photos, 1 figures, 1 index. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 512.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253218377
ISBN
9780253218377
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.53

Paperback. Argues that within the festival of the goddess Gangamma ultimate reality is imagined as female Num Pages: 336 pages, 20 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HRGC; JFSJ1; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 228 x 20. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253009562
ISBN
9780253009562
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.21

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; HBJF; HBTB; HBTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 685.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691643595
ISBN
9780691643595
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 179.47

Paperback. A 2007 assessment of the devastating social, political and economic consequences of the partition of Bengal. Series: Cambridge Studies in Indian History & Society. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FKB; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; HB; HBJF; HBLL; HBLW3; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780521188067
ISBN
9780521188067
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.26

Hardcover. Series: Key Issues in Modern Sociology. Num Pages: 180 pages, 6+ tables and figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JHB; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Anthem Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857283535
ISBN
9780857283535
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.69

Paperback. Exploring issues of gender in Tang-dynasty literature and culture, Jowen Tung draws on a comprehensive range of historical, literary and social texts to unravel the complex mechanisms of one of the world's oldest patriarchal systems. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; DSBB; HBJF; HBLC; JFHF; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 360.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847695133
ISBN
9780847695133
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.61

Paperback. In this explosive sequel to I Killed Scheherazade, Joumana Haddad examines the patriarchal system that continues to dominate in the Arab world and beyond. Num Pages: 176 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1FB; BM; JFSJ1; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 137 x 14. Weight in Grams: 196.
Publisher
Telegram
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908906090
ISBN
9781908906090
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 11.62

Hardcover. Palestine on a Plate showcases the wide-ranging, vibrant and truly delicious dishes of Palestine and introduces the reader to traditional Palestinian methods, cooking styles and flavours. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBP; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 262 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1048.
Publisher
Jacqui Small LLP
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910254745
ISBN
9781910254745
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 24.10

Hardcover. Sheds light on the political liberalisation in the Persian gulf, revealing varying levels of commitment to reform across eight Gulf states as they respond to the challenges of increased wealth and education levels, a developing middle class, external actors, and competing social and political groups. Editor(s): Teitelbaum, Joshua. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; GTB; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 144 x 24. Weight in Grams: 524.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781850659280
ISBN
9781850659280
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.38
€ 63.58

Paperback. Joshua Teitelbaum evaluates Saudi foreign policy in the Persian Gulf and in the Arab-Israeli peace process and provides a shrewd assessment of the Saudi-U.S. relationship." Num Pages: 68 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 114 x 15. Weight in Grams: 109.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Hoover Institution Press
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817911058
ISBN
9780817911058
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.35

hardcover. Comparing Egypt and Syria, this book argues that Arab states where executive power is more centralized are better at adapting to prevent regime change than states where decentralized relationships prevails. Series: Stanford Studies in Middle Eastern and Islamic Societies and Cultures. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; JPB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804780629
ISBN
9780804780629
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.71

Paperback. Comparing Egypt and Syria, this book argues that Arab states where executive power is more centralized are better at adapting to prevent regime change than states where decentralized relationships prevails. Series: Stanford Studies in Middle Eastern and Islamic Societies and Cultures. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; JPB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 228 x 13. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804780636
ISBN
9780804780636
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.48

Hardback. Series: Library of Modern Middle East Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBP; JPA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 156 x 25. .
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Publication date
2022
SKU
V9781784535872
ISBN
9781784535872
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.76

Hardcover. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 3JJP; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBLW3; HBLX; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 592.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Encounter Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594037351
ISBN
9781594037351
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 25.20

Hardback. With more than one hundred articles that show how a host of authors and literary movements have contributed to the general literary development of their respective countries, this companion is an essential starting point for the study of East Asian literatures. Editor(s): Mostow, Joshua S. Num Pages: 700 pages. BIC Classification: 1FP; 2G; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1290.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
700
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231113144
ISBN
9780231113144
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.83
€ 108.23

Paperback. Series: Anthropology of Contemporary Issues S. Num Pages: 176 pages, 16. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFFN; JFS; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 249.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780801488085
ISBN
9780801488085
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.71

hardcover. This book focuses on the lives, struggles, and contrasting perspectives of the 60,000 workers, military administrators, and technical staff employed in the largest, most strategic industry of the Nationalist government, the armaments industry based in China's wartime capital, Chongqing. Num Pages: 480 pages, 22 tables, 3 maps, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJH; HBTB; KNDM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 31. Weight in Grams: 757.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804748964
ISBN
9780804748964
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.02

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Verso Books United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844678846
ISBN
9781844678846
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.03

Hardback. Although we may be aware that China and Japan were not nation-states until relatively recently, we still speak and write about Han dynasty China or Jomon Japan. And almost all historians refer to prehistoric China or Japan. Thus imposing the national story on the local, the authors contend, harms the historical record. Editor(s): Fogel, Joshua A. Series: Encounters with Asia. Num Pages: 256 pages, 6 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPJ; HBJF; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 531.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780812238204
ISBN
9780812238204
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.25

Paperback. The complexity and confusion of styles and intentions are true characters of modern Chinese art. This book explores the developments of Chinese art in the previous century, applying theories to question and reinterpret concepts that are normally taken for granted. It demonstrates how modern Chinese art history has been - and can be - written. Editor(s): Yiu, Josh. Num Pages: 144 pages, 51 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 190 x 11. Weight in Grams: 370.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Seattle Art Museum United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780932216625
ISBN
9780932216625
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.07

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