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Hardback. Named for the famous Chinese minister of state, Guan Zhong (d 645 BC), the "Guanzi" is one of the largest collections of ancient Chinese writings in existence. It was compiled in its present form about 26 BC by the Han dynasty scholar Liu Xiang. This volume presents a translation of the "Guanzi" into English. Translator(s): Rickett, W. Allyn. Series: Princeton Library of Asian Translations. Num Pages: 592 pages, 1 table 1 line illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; 3D; DNF; DSBB; HPD; JPA; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 37. Weight in Grams: 999.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691048161
ISBN
9780691048161
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 267.38
€ 199.62

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; HBJF; HRAX; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474412131
ISBN
9781474412131
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 35.11

Hardback. This trenchant history of praetorianism in the Arab world recounts the baleful influence of the armed forces in shaping the region's political landscape over the last three decades. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; JPWQ; JW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Weight in Grams: 500.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849046480
ISBN
9781849046480
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.43

hardcover. Explores the many facets of what constitutes a moral life within the Terapanthi Svetambar Jain ascetic community, and examines the central role ascetics play in upholding the Jain moral order. Series: Anthropological Horizons. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HRKJ; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 28. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780802035455
ISBN
9780802035455
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 96.96

Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 386 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMM; JPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
386
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691627366
ISBN
9780691627366
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.42
€ 46.48

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 386 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FM; JPFC; JPL; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 714.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
386
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691653372
ISBN
9780691653372
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.28

Paperback. Analyses and compares what it means to be Hakka. Series: Studies on Ethnic Groups in China. Num Pages: 294 pages, Maps, tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GTB; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
294
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295984872
ISBN
9780295984872
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 33.91

paperback. This survey of myth-collecting in British Columbia evaluates the work of luminaries such as Boas, Teit, Hill-Tout, Barbeau and Swanton. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3D; GBC; HRQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1982
Publisher
Talon Books,Canada Canada
Edition
3rd ed.
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780889221895
ISBN
9780889221895
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.37

Hardback. "This book is a thoughtful and thorough exploration."-Jewish Book Council Num Pages: 386 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; HPDF; HRAB; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 27. Weight in Grams: 675.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
386
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823220021
ISBN
9780823220021
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.64

Paperback. "This book is a thoughtful and thorough exploration."-Jewish Book Council Num Pages: 386 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; HPDF; HRAB; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 21. Weight in Grams: 539.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
386
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823220038
ISBN
9780823220038
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.03

Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FBN; HBJF1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 210 x 16. Weight in Grams: 676.
Publisher
Mage Publishers United States
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
First, softcover original
Condition
New
SKU
V9781933823317
ISBN
9781933823317
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.83

Hardback. In the early twentieth century poverty became the focus of an anguished national conversation about the future of China. Investigating the lives of the urban poor in China during this critical era, this book examines the solutions implemented by a nation attempting to deal with "society's most fundamental problem." Num Pages: 320 pages, 14 halftones. 1 table. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; HBTB; JFFA; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 572.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691152103
ISBN
9780691152103
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.30
€ 54.95

Paperback. 48 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FB; AVRL1; AVS. Dimension: 300 x 225 x 6. Weight: 198.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Alfred Publishing Company
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9780739035993
ISBN
9780739035993
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.52

Hardcover. Concentrating on the security of the Gulf in the 21st century, this work focuses on Iran's foreign policy towards its Gulf neighbours, Iraq's military threat, US Middle East policy, and Europe's inability to pursue a united policy to safeguard its economic interests in the area. Editor(s): Koch, Christian. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FB; JPS; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 156. Weight in Grams: 771.
Publisher
I B Tauris & Co Ltd
Number of pages
384
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860643163
ISBN
9781860643163
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.07
€ 85.05

Translator(s): Thackston, W. M. Num Pages: 253 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; DQ; DS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 165 x 34. Weight in Grams: 724.
Publication date
2008
Publisher
IBEX Publishers,U.S. United States
Number of pages
253
Condition
New
SKU
V9781588140586
ISBN
9781588140586
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.84
€ 89.80

Paperback. Reflects the place of the US in a world it has defined by 9/11, the war on terrorism, and the invasion of Iraq. This analysis considers the events and actions that have led America down the path of imperialism. Tracing the significance of September 11 in the course of American history, it explains the consequences for international order. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1KBB; JPS; JPWL. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 136 x 12. Weight in Grams: 213.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742536012
ISBN
9780742536012
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.42

Hardcover. Reflects the place of the US in a world it has defined by 9/11, the war on terrorism, and the invasion of Iraq. This analysis considers the events and actions that have led America down the path of imperialism. Tracing the significance of September 11 in the course of American history, it explains the consequences for international order. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1KBB; HBJF1; HBLW3; JPS; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 345.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742536005
ISBN
9780742536005
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.73

Hardcover. With comprehensive text and detailed illustrations, this guide includes some familiar seabirds as well as some little-known and globally threatened species. Illustrator(s): Larsson, Hans. Series: Helm Identification Guides. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), col. maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; 1KB; GBC; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 181 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1666.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
608
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780713670875
ISBN
9780713670875
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.42
€ 54.63

Hardcover. As more countries develop nuclear weapons, the effectiveness of the bomb as a deterrent reduces. The author discusses this proliferation with regard to the options open to the USA naval forces. Using scenarios, the author discusses whether these countries are immune to superpower intervention. Num Pages: 194 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 1FKA; 1HBL; 1KBB; JPSD; JWMN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 405. Clean copy lacking dust jacket with minor shelf wear. Stamp to page edges
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Praeger Publishers
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMK0001687
ISBN
9780275933456
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. An exploration of the history of Christian missionary work in China, and its often ambiguous and uneasy relationship with European imperialism. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HRAM9; HRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
James Clarke & Co Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780227176252
ISBN
9780227176252
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FMT; JKV; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 145 x 15. Weight in Grams: 371.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9789747100754
ISBN
9789747100754
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.40

Paperback. In Gurkha we hear, for the first time in two hundred years of service to the British crown, the authentic voice of a Gurkha soldier. Never before has a serving Gurkha written an account of his own life. Num Pages: 352 pages, 8pp photos. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FKA; BGHA; HBW; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
Abacus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349140100
ISBN
9780349140100
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.88

Paperback. Analyzes writers and gurus, literary texts and religious movements, and the political uses of religion alongside the literary expressions of religious teachers, showing the cosmopolitan interconnections between the Indian subcontinent, the British Empire, and the American New Age. Series: Translation/Transnation. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1KBB; 1QDB; CFB; JFSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691118284
ISBN
9780691118284
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.72

Paperback. Examine Gutai, Japan's best-known modern art movement, a circle of postwar artists whose avant-garde paintings, performances, and installations foreshadowed many key developments in American and European experimental art. Num Pages: 256 pages, 12 colour plates, 69 halftones, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; ACBP; ACX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 290 x 218 x 18. Weight in Grams: 894.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226801667
ISBN
9780226801667
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 40.96

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