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paperback. Fictions of India explores the relation of narrative technique to issues of power in the work of selected writers dealing with India. It examines the imperial context in which the writers operate and suggests how historical and ideological assumptions and anxieties may be read into the texts they produce. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 2AB; 3JJ; CFG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 350.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780748611812
ISBN
9780748611812
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 34.91

Hardback. This study explores women writers and gender portrayals at the Japanese Heian court and Heian memoirists creations of themselves in four texts: "Kagero Nikki", "Makura No Soshi", "Sarashina Nikki, and "Sanuki No Suke Nikki". Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 2GJ; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804733786
ISBN
9780804733786
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 96.07

hardcover. Cutting through the headlines and spin, this book gives us a true picture of the reality on the ground, through the words of the people there - from commanders to intelligence officers, army doctors to ordinary soldiers. It provides eye-witness accounts that contradict the official stories and figures. Num Pages: 528 pages, 16pp. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBLX; HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 32. Weight in Grams: 392.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
New
SKU
9780141028507
ISBN
9780141028507
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.37

Paperback. Num Pages: 56 pages, colour illus. BIC Classification: 1FKA; YNM. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 239 x 174 x 3. Weight in Grams: 112.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Learners Press India
Number of pages
56
Condition
New
SKU
V9788171817559
ISBN
9788171817559
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.05

Hardback. This impressive book, which assembles contributions by some of the world's most eminent historians, art historians and other scholars of the Iranian world, explores the history of the country through the prism of Persian literature, art and culture. Editor(s): Hillenbrand, Robert; Peacock, A. C. S.; Abdullaeva, Firuza. Num Pages: 416 pages, 24pp colour plates, 48 integrated bw illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBN; AC; DSB; HBTB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 196 x 244 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1110.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780760155
ISBN
9781780760155
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.52
€ 137.06

Hardcover. Num Pages: 208 pages, 68 illus & 17 b/w plates. BIC Classification: VXV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 258 x 183 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Golden Hoard Press Pte Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780956828545
ISBN
9780956828545
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 34.67

Paperback. A pathbreaking book tracing the history of feminist thought and women's activism in Japan. Series Editor(s): Sugimoto, Yoshio; Befu, Harumi; Goodman, Roger; Muramatsu, Michio; Seifert, Wolfgang; Ueno, Chizuko. Series: Contemporary Japanese Society. Num Pages: 308 pages, 10 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; HBLW; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 445.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780521527194
ISBN
9780521527194
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.07

Paperback. This book focuses on how the transformation of the food habits of Chinese children-involving snack foods, soft drinks, and fast foods from such Western outlets as McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken-has changed the intimate relationship of childhood, parenthood, and family life. Editor(s): Jing, Jun. Num Pages: 296 pages, 7 line diagrams 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFF; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 18. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804731348
ISBN
9780804731348
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.53

Hardback. This book focuses on how the transformation of the food habits of Chinese children-involving snack foods, soft drinks, and fast foods from such Western outlets as McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken-has changed the intimate relationship of childhood, parenthood, and family life. Editor(s): Jing, Jun. Num Pages: 296 pages, 7 line diagrams 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFF; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 2. Weight in Grams: 41.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804731331
ISBN
9780804731331
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.71

Paperback. Demonstrates how research has benefited rice growers and increased production. The book describes the life cycle of a rice crop and explains how research is conducted and how the results end up growing in a farmer's field. The text focuses on Asia and Latin America. Num Pages: 204 pages, notes, index. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KLC; 1KLS; GTF; KNAC; RNU; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 345.
Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press Chapel Hill
Number of pages
204
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
KEX0228294
ISBN
9780807845936
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Hardback. Feasts and Fasts: A History of Indian Food is an exploration of Indian cuisine in the context of the country's religious, moral, social and philosophical development. Series: Foods and Nations. Num Pages: 336 pages, 50 colour, 50 black & white. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JFCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 159 x 28. Weight in Grams: 980.
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780233529
ISBN
9781780233529
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 26.53

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; WBN; WBT; WBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 276 x 21. Weight in Grams: 996.
Publisher
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781431424085
ISBN
9781431424085
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.65

Paperback. Questioning why India and Pakistan have not fought another major war, this book gives a crisp answer: nuclear weapons. Num Pages: 234 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; GTB; JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295986357
ISBN
9780295986357
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.58

Paperback. Num Pages: 464 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBH; BGH; JPVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 652.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Edition
First Thus
Condition
New
SKU
V9781891620027
ISBN
9781891620027
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.88

paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FM; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 571.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780877277316
ISBN
9780877277316
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.70

Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HRH; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 640.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442214774
ISBN
9781442214774
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 78.98

Paperback. How can a movement like Surrealism be transferred, transplanted or transported from one culture to another, one language to another? This book traces the creative dialogue between France and Japan in the early 20th century, focusing on Surrealist and avant-garde writings. Series: Cultural Memory in the Present. Num Pages: 272 pages, 11 half-tones. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 2GJ; DSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804736497
ISBN
9780804736497
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.69

Paperback. Offers a rereading of the early history of Chan Buddhism (Zen). This work focuses on the narrative logics of the early Chan genealogies - the seventh-and eighth-century lineage texts that claimed that certain high-profile Chinese men were descendents of Bodhidharma and the Buddha. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; HBJF; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1556.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520254855
ISBN
9780520254855
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.06

Hardback. In March 2004, Capt. Jason Whiteley was appointed the governance officer for Al Dora, one of Baghdad's most violent districts. His job was to establish and oversee a council structure for Iraqis that would allow them to begin governing themselves. Num Pages: 208 pages, 16 b&w photos, 1 map, index. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; HBWS5; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597975445
ISBN
9781597975445
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.52

Hardback. Americans look to China with fascination and fear, unsure whether it is friend or foe but certain it will play a crucial role in their future. This is nothing new, Gordon Chang says. Fateful Ties draws on literature, art, biography, popular culture, and politics to trace America's long and varied preoccupation with China. Num Pages: 314 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 590.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674050396
ISBN
9780674050396
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 38.07

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