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Paperback. In 1983, the author turned 30 and was overwhelmed by the desire to escape the confines of his life in Beijing. With his long hair, jeans and artistic friends, he was under surveillance from his work unit and the police, as Deng Xiaoping clamped down on 'Spiritual Pollution'. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 336 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; BG; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Vintage London
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099283294
- ISBN
- 9780099283294
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Hardback. What compels a person to strap a vest loaded with explosives onto his body and blow himself up in a crowded street? In this book, th author argues that we need to understand the rise of suicide bombing in relation to the cultural beliefs and ritual practices associated with sacrifice. Num Pages: 296 pages, 33 b/w images. BIC Classification: 1FCA; HRH; JHM; JHMC; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520294790
- ISBN
- 9780520294790
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.82
€ 33.99
€ 24.82
Paperback. This volume is a reissue of the third instalment of Princess Sultana's 'life behind the veil' revelations, by the author of 'Princess and Daughters of Arabia'. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBXS; BGR; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 109 x 21. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Edition
- New ed.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Bantam
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780553816945
- ISBN
- 9780553816945
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.26
€ 11.99
€ 10.26
Paperback. This is a classic work on seeking a guru, written by one of the greatest spiritual explorers of the 20th century. Brunton journeyed around India, living among yogis and mystics, finally finding the peace and tranquility that come with self-knowledge when he met the great sage, Sri Ramana Maharishi. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HPDF; HRK; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 136 x 25. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Publisher
- Ebury Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844130436
- ISBN
- 9781844130436
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.39
€ 17.99
€ 13.39
Hardcover. Analyses how independent documentaries are forging a new public sphere in today's China. This book offers a detailed account of one of the world's active and challenging contemporary documentary sectors. It draws extensively on first hand interviews with filmmakers. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; APFR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 241 x 18. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748695621
- ISBN
- 9780748695621
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.47€ 102.99
€ 106.47
€ 102.99
Paperback. Israels flawed intelligence assessment in October 1973 has been studied intensively and been the subject of much public and professional debate. Num Pages: 297 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 3JJPL; HBJF1; HBLW3; HBWS; JWKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845196363
- ISBN
- 9781845196363
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 39.12
€ 43.99
€ 39.12
Paperback. A comprehensive new textbook on Chinese foreign policy addressing the dramatic changes in China's place in the world. It is unique in combining coverage of economic and security dimensions of China's global and regional role and its key bilateral relationships with an assessment of the policy process and of competing theoretical perspectives. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 140 x 215 x 21. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- Macmillan Education UK
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2090
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230206649
- ISBN
- 9780230206649
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 43.31
€ 51.99
€ 43.31
Hardback. On Boxing Day 2004, Rob, Paul, Matty and Rosie Forkan lost their parents in the tsunami that devastated Sri Lanka. This is an enthralling, harrowing but ultimately uplifting journey from the slums of India and the tsunami, to the boardrooms of the City of London, Downing Street and beyond. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16pp plates. BIC Classification: 1FKS; 3JMC; BTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 161 x 27. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Publisher
- Michael O´Mara Books Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782433576
- ISBN
- 9781782433576
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.88
€ 23.99
€ 17.88
Hardback. Focussing on China's stem cell research, this book investigates how, over the last decade, Chinese scientists, ethicists and policy-makers have developed a cosmopolitan sensibility in comprehending and responding to ethical and regulatory concerns. Num Pages: 232 pages, 2 black & white tables, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFFS; JFMG; MFCC; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230302594
- ISBN
- 9780230302594
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.26€ 29.66
€ 79.26
€ 29.66
Paperback. The secrets and techniques of shoujo manga, the popular style of Japanese animation that is based on stories related to peer pressure, friendship, and romance, are revealed in a guide that includes information on the unique stylistic characteristics of the style and tips on drawing different character types. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AGZ; AKLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 215 x 10. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publisher
- Watson-Guptill Publications United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823029730
- ISBN
- 9780823029730
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.50
€ 24.99
€ 18.50
Paperback. In his incisive, moving and revelatory account of returning to Ramallah to introduce his 23-year-old son born in exile in Cairo to his Palestinian family, Mourid Barghouti has matched the achievement of his first memoir, I Saw Ramallah. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBP; 3JJP; 3JM; BGA; HBJF1; HBLW3; HBLX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 199 x 16. Weight in Grams: 172. 240 pages. In his incisive, moving and revelatory account of returning to Ramallah to introduce his 23-year-old son born in exile in Cairo to his Palestinian family, Mourid Barghouti has matched the achievement of his first memoir, I Saw Ramallah. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FBP; 3JJP; 3JM; BGA; HBJF1; HBLW3; HBLX. Dimension: 151 x 199 x 16. Weight: 172.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408822470
- ISBN
- 9781408822470
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.68
€ 13.00
€ 11.68
Paperback. Kathryn Bonella lifts the lid on Bali's narcotics underworld. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMNB; BTC; JKVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 197 x 27. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782062677
- ISBN
- 9781782062677
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.88
€ 13.00
€ 11.88
Hardcover. This comprehensive new field guide is an excellent addition to the world-renowned series - the ultimate reference book for travelling birdwatchers. Series: Collins Field Guide. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FM; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 133. Weight in Grams: 810.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007429547
- ISBN
- 9780007429547
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 44.35
€ 52.99
€ 44.35
Paperback. The world's most complicated nation is learning ways to describe itself. The novel and the outsider's eye no longer rule. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905881857
- ISBN
- 9781905881857
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.07
€ 17.99
€ 13.07
Paperback. In this concise but ambitious historiographical essay, Wilson argues for an approach to the Meiji Restoration that emphasizes multiple lines of motive and action. "By bringing some very interesting critical theory to his reading, Wilson has produced a book that will shift the terms of discussion on this event." Harry D. Harootunian" Num Pages: 218 pages, 1 table, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226900926
- ISBN
- 9780226900926
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.62
€ 37.99
€ 29.62
Hardback. 'Autumn of the Matriarch' is the first book to focus on Indira Gandhi's last years in power, offering a revealing political history that sheds light on the successes and failures of her last four years in office and highlighting the legacy of Gandhi's leadership in today's India. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JJPN; BGH; HBJF; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 224 x 23. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849044301
- ISBN
- 9781849044301
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.85
€ 33.99
€ 30.85
Paperback. A complete fortune-telling guide to your character and your destiny, based on Chinese animal signs - covering relationships, money, career, and health and well-being, with superb artworks of the twelve signs and plenty of helpful, attractive graphics Num Pages: 224 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; VXFA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Publisher
- Watkins Media Limited
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780283951
- ISBN
- 9781780283951
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.00
€ 23.99
€ 16.00
Paperback. A striking new answer to the classic question of why Europe industrialised and Asia did not. Num Pages: 380 pages, 6 b/w illus. 4 maps 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; 3J; HBJD; HBJF; HBTK; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 614. Global Economic Divergence, 1600-1850. 384 pages, 6 b/w illus. 4 maps 7 tables. A striking new answer to the classic question of why Europe industrialised and Asia did not. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; 3J; HBJD; HBJF; HBTK; KCZ. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 17. Weight: 604.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521168243
- ISBN
- 9780521168243
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 35.30
€ 35.99
€ 35.30
Paperback. The first biography in more than a generation of the father of modern political Zionism and in effect the state of Israel. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; BGH; JFSR1; JPFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 132 x 22. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780224558
- ISBN
- 9781780224558
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.06
€ 13.99
€ 11.06
Paperback. Examines the clashes between the Corsair and Ki-84 in the closing stages of the war, revealing how Corsair pilots had to adapt their techniques and combat strategies to adapt to these newer types. Illustrator(s): Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth. Series: Duel. Num Pages: 80 pages, 20 b/w; 46 col. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWMV3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 248 x 7. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472814609
- ISBN
- 9781472814609
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.82
€ 19.99
€ 14.82
Paperback. The untold story of Gertrude Bell, a woman as vital to the history of the Middle East as her friend and colleague, Lawrence of Arabia. Num Pages: 464 pages, 16, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1FB; BGH; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 35. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Number of pages
- 419
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753802472
- ISBN
- 9780753802472
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.43
€ 17.99
€ 13.43
Paperback. * Photographs of Soviet, American and British armour in action during the Korean War * Insight into the terrain and conditions faced by the tank crew on both sides * Record of a neglected aspect of one of the major Cold War confrontations Num Pages: 160 pages, 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPK; 3JJPG; AJC; HBWS1; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 189 x 10. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- First edition.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848845800
- ISBN
- 9781848845800
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.94
€ 19.99
€ 15.94
Paperback. This collection of essays examines the worldwide dispersal of Asian populations and links these seemingly disparate movements through the category of Asian diasporas. Editor(s): Parrenas, Rhacel Salazar; Siu, Lok. Num Pages: 320 pages, 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1F; GTB; JFF; JHBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804752442
- ISBN
- 9780804752442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.40
€ 30.99
€ 27.40
Hardback. Yuval Ben-Bassat examines the petitions, including many previously unpublished ones, sent during the last decades of the Empire to the Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid II. The petitions enable Ben-Bassat to explore Palestine's history in this formative period from a unique perspective, providing first-hand accounts. Num Pages: 331 pages, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1FBP; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJF1; HBLL; HBLW; JPV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 139 x 32. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780764573
- ISBN
- 9781780764573
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.79€ 137.06
€ 153.79
€ 137.06