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Hardcover. This volume offers valuable insights into the constitutions of humanity and personhood characteristic of Siberia and Amazonia. The contributors conducted their ethnographic fieldwork among peoples undergoing transformative processes of their lived environments, such as the depletion of natural resources and migration to urban centers. Editor(s): Brightman, Marc; Grotti, Vanessa Elisa; Ulturgasheva, Olga. Num Pages: 226 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FCS; 1KLSBZ; HRKT; JHM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 174 x 236 x 16. Weight in Grams: 466. Personhood, Animals, Plants and Things in Contemporary Amazonia and Siberia. 226 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Brightman, Marc; Grotti, Vanessa Elisa; Ulturgasheva, Olga. This volume offers valuable insights into the constitutions of humanity and personhood characteristic of Siberia and Amazonia. The contributors conducted their ethnographic fieldwork among peoples undergoing transformative processes of their lived environments, such as the depletion of natural resources and migration to urban centers. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1FCS; 1KLSBZ; HRKT; JHM. Dimension: 174 x 236 x 16. Weight: 428.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857454683
ISBN
9780857454683
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 162.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 31 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; ACBP; KCCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 216 x 21. Weight in Grams: 398.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816675500
ISBN
9780816675500
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.67

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
Revised
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403970527
ISBN
9781403970527
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 23.25

Paperback. Examines the intriguing anime films and series to find what lies at their core. This title analyzes films such as "Akira", "Astro Boy", "Cowboy Bebop", "Death Note", "Dragon Ball Z", "Full Metal Alchemist", and "Ghost in the Shell". It also covers the storytelling of Japan's animated films, TV series and OVA (original video animation). Editor(s): Steiff, Josef; Tamplin, Tristan D. Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; APFV; HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780812696707
ISBN
9780812696707
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.64

Hardcover. Japanese animation has been given fulsome academic commentary in recent years. However, there is arguably a need for a more philosophically consistent and theoretically integrated engagement. While this book covers the key thinkers of contemporary aesthetic theory, it aims to reground reflection on anime within the aesthetics of R.G. Collingwood. Num Pages: 173 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; APFV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 15. Weight in Grams: 332.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137463340
ISBN
9781137463340
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 115.92

Hardcover. Just as China is called the world factory for manufactured goods, it is also a world factory for manufactured animal cruelty in a new phenomenon of globalized animal cruelty. Animals in China examines animal protection in China in its legal, social and cultural contexts. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series. Num Pages: 232 pages, 4 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPQ; JFFZ; LAQ; LNKG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 223 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137408013
ISBN
9781137408013
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.49

Paperback. A brilliant and captivating insight into the bizarre nature of contemporary Japan. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJPR; WSTM; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753808580
ISBN
9780753808580
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.12

Hardcover. This book focuses on US-UK relations with Jordan for the entire period of King Hussein's reign, explaining Hussein's successes and failures, while emphasizing the declining influence of London and the rising influence of Washington. Num Pages: 200 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBJ; HBJF; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 332.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230604513
ISBN
9780230604513
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.49

Hardcover. Middle East oil and Anglo-American special relations were among the most contentious issues during the Cold War. Oil is crucial to our understanding of Britain's and the USA's Cold War policies in the Middle East. This book presents an in-depth study of the issues of the period and the legacy of oil in the post Cold war era. Series: Cold War History. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FBN; 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJF1; HBLW3; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 145 x 218 x 12. Weight in Grams: 495.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333968314
ISBN
9780333968314
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.00

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
PALGRAVE MACMILLAN
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333632390
ISBN
9780333632390
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.61

Hardcover. This volume examines British and US attitudes towards the means and mechanisms for the facilitation of an Arab-Israeli reconciliation, focusing specifically on the refugee factor in diplomatic initiatives. It explains why Britain and the US were unable to reconcile the local parties to an agreement on the future of the Palestinian refugees. Series: Security, Conflict and Cooperation in the Contemporary World. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBP; 3JJPG; HBJF1; HBLW3; JFFD; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 144 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137431509
ISBN
9781137431509
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.43

Hardcover. An examination of US and UK approaches, in the late 1950s, towards the major alliances in Europe, the Middle East and South East Asia. The work analyzes the military relationship between the US and UK and the extent to which they co-operated with allies in countering threats to Western security. Series: Southampton Studies in International Policy S. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FB; 1FM; 1KBB; 3JJPG; HB; JPS; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 418.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Macmillan
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333626696
ISBN
9780333626696
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.12

Paperback. By examining the current status and recent developments in a number of countries in Asia, this book makes recommendations, provides analysis, and suggests new approaches to startup angel financing in the Asia Pacific region. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 156 x 230 x 32. Weight in Grams: 756.
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786351289
ISBN
9781786351289
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.21

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Myrmidon Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905802944
ISBN
9781905802944
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.66

Paperback. The ancient Asian practice of cooking with healing herbs and other therapeutic foods meets Western palates and kitchens in these quick, easy, delicious recipes Num Pages: 352 pages, 8-page color insert. BIC Classification: 1FP; WBH; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 191 x 27. Weight in Grams: 628. More Than 150 Recipes from the East for Health, Healing, and Long Life. 352 pages, illustrations. Deals with ancient Asian practices of cooking with healing herbs and other therapeutic foods to Western palates and kitchens. This book provides scores of recipes, anecdotes about various herbs and foods, and what you need to know about acquiring ingredients - even if you don't know the difference between a lotus seed and the lotus position. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FP; WBH; WBN. Dimension: 231 x 191 x 27. Weight: 628.
Publisher
Hachette Books
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780738213255
ISBN
9780738213255
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.36

Hardcover. Num Pages: 324 pages, 117 figures, 199 plates (most in color), 28 tables. BIC Classification: 1FBN; HDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 305 x 43. Weight in Grams: 2772.
Publisher
Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago United States
Number of pages
158
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781885923974
ISBN
9781885923974
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 87.09

Hardback. Brings together the important historical, legal, mythological, liturgical, and secular texts of the ancient Near East, to provide a contextual base for understanding the people, cultures, and literature of the Old Testament. This book aims to understand the likenesses and differences which existed between Israel and the surrounding cultures. Editor(s): Pritchard, James B. Series: Princeton Studies on the Near East. Num Pages: 744 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; DSBB; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 218 x 285 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1926.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
548
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691035031
ISBN
9780691035031
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 208.09
€ 162.91

Hardcover. Series: Carsten Niebuhr Institute Publications. Num Pages: 94 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 305 x 216 x 12. Weight in Grams: 570.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
94
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772890807
ISBN
9788772890807
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.68
€ 43.45

Paperback. Drawing on the work of modern economic geographers, the author explores how the unique river-based ecology and geography of the Tigris-Euphrates alluvium affected the development of urban civilization in southern Mesopotamia. Num Pages: 248 pages, 10 halftones, 6 line drawings, 9 maps, 1 figure, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBLA; HDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 348.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226142371
ISBN
9780226142371
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 32.70

Hardcover. A beautiful and vital document of the ancient masterpieces of ivory from the Middle East, many of which have been lost or destroyed in the recent political turmoil of the region Num Pages: 208 pages, 250 illustrations, 50 in colour. BIC Classification: 1FB; HDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 218. .
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500051917
ISBN
9780500051917
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 48.82

Paperback. Presents an introduction to the history of ancient Mesopotamia and its civilizations, incorporating archaeological and historical finds up to 1992. Num Pages: 576 pages, 16pp illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 392.
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
3 Sub
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140125238
ISBN
9780140125238
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.77

paperback. Ladakh, a beautiful desert land up in the Western Himalayas, has few resources and an extreme climate, but for over 1000 years it has been home to a thriving culture. Then came "development". This book explores the whole notion of progress and the root causes of the malaise of industrial society. Num Pages: 240 pages, b&w photographs, line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FKAH; HBJF; HRLK2; JFC; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 136 x 18. Weight in Grams: 262.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Rider
Condition
New
SKU
9780712606561
ISBN
9780712606561
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.10

Hardcover. Ancient Cookware from the Levant begins with a description of five data sources: excavations, ancient and medieval texts, 20th century government reports, early accounts of potters, and ethnoarchaeological studies. The final section focuses on the shape, style, and manufacture of cookware for the past 12,000 years. Series: Worlds of the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean. Num Pages: 256 pages, 2 maps and 68 figures. BIC Classification: 1FB; HDDC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 275 x 210. Weight in Grams: 213.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Equinox Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781791998
ISBN
9781781791998
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 204.68

hardcover. One of the leading scholars of Chinese military history offers a definitive guide to the ways in which military strategy and technology shaped the face of ancient Chinese civilization. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3D; HBJF; HBLA; HBW. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 239 x 164 x 44. Weight in Grams: 836.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780465021451
ISBN
9780465021451
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.49

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