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Hardback. After the USSR collapsed, Kyrgyzstan followed a path of economic liberalization, but after a few years, they produced little, and the country's principal industry of sheep breeding was decimated. This led to dependence on international aid, and ensuing comical encounters between the local population and well-meaning foreigners who help them. Translator(s): Schoch, Cynthia. Series: Dislocations. Num Pages: 204 pages, 2 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FCK; GTF; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 162 x 237 x 16. Weight in Grams: 432.
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782387831
ISBN
9781782387831
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.72

Hardback. The Last King in India tells the story of a much-maligned king who had the misfortune to be on the throne when the East India Company usurped power. Wajid Ali Shah led a fascinating life that included marrying over 350 women, building a fantasy palace in Lucknow, writing poetry that is still acclaimed today, and surviving the 1857 Mutiny. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JH; BGH; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 142 x 27. Weight in Grams: 576.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849044080
ISBN
9781849044080
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.55

Paperback. An eloquent ethnographic account of the beliefs and experiences of young, middle-class, urban Iranians who have grown up in the period since Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution Num Pages: 304 pages, 24 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1FB; GTB; JFC; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 144 x 19. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
Duke University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822337218
ISBN
9780822337218
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.70

Hardback. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; 2AB; DSBH5; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 134 x 16. Weight in Grams: 354.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
200
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2013th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230349681
ISBN
9780230349681
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.71

Paperback. The first book of its kind: a collection of the most important genres of Japanese performance--noh, kyogen, kabuki, and puppet theater--in one comprehensive, authoritative volume. Editor(s): Brazell, Karen. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. Num Pages: 464 pages, 200 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 2GJ; AN; DD; DQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 253 x 28. Weight in Grams: 994.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231108737
ISBN
9780231108737
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.00
€ 36.08

Paperback. Translator(s): Baker, Timothy D., Jr.; Duke, Michael S. Series: Masters of Chinese Studies. Num Pages: 632 pages, 62 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 31. Weight in Grams: 848. A New Cultural History. Series: Masters of Chinese Studies. 632 pages, 62 black & white halftones. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; JFC. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 31. Weight: 848. Translator(s): Baker, Timothy D., Jr.; Duke, Michael S.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Number of pages
632
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231159210
ISBN
9780231159210
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.00
€ 36.07

Paperback. An estimated 13-18 million people die from hunger, malnutrition and poverty-related causes every year. This book draws on the lessons of the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh, to explore the process of managing poverty alleviation programmes that make a lasting difference in the lives of the poor. Num Pages: 256 pages, notes, figures, table, index. BIC Classification: 1FKB; GTF; KCM; KFFK; KFFL; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138. Weight in Grams: 318.
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Zed Books
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Edition
illustrated edition
SKU
KNH0013216
ISBN
9781856493161
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Hardcover. The great river civilization of the Oxus is one of the forgotten jewels of the ancient world. Num Pages: 264 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FC; ACG; HBLA; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 289 x 237. .
Publisher
I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784537722
ISBN
9781784537722
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.21
€ 56.31

Paperback. Although built in small numbers for the USAF, the F-104C fought and survived for almost three years in Vietnam. This book covers the technical characteristics of the F-104 Starfighter, one of the most widely-used and popular aircraft in history. It also features photographs detailing the variety of nose-paint schemes and weapons configurations. Illustrator(s): Ugolini, Rolando; Hector, Gareth. Series: Combat Aircraft. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJF; HBLW3; HBWS2; JWMV3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 250 x 5. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780963136
ISBN
9781780963136
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.56

Hardcover. The secrets behind China's extraordinary educational system good, bad, and ugly

Chinese students' consistently stunning performance on the international PISA exams where they outscore students of all other nations in math, reading, and science have positioned China as a world education leader. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 234 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.

Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118487136
ISBN
9781118487136
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 23.07

Hardback. Afghanistan In Ink uses a wide and largely unknown corpus of twentieth century Afghan Dari and Pashto literature to show not only how Afghans have reflected on their modern history, but also how the state has repeatedly sought to dominate the ideological contours of that history through the patronage or exile of writers. Editor(s): Green, Nile; Arbabzadah, Nushin. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 2BXL; DSBH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 147 x 24. Weight in Grams: 528.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849042048
ISBN
9781849042048
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.75

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBL; WBH; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 502.
Publisher
Interlink Books
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566566773
ISBN
9781566566773
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.68

Paperback. In this comprehensive account of the culture and history of Central Asia, Edgar Knobloch describes the main centres of our human civilization. He spices the text with quotations from the works of contemporary travellers, while providing an expert's commentary on the archaeological, architectural and decorative features of the sites he describes. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1FC; HBJF; HDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 16. Weight in Grams: 634.
Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752471174
ISBN
9780752471174
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.75

Paperback. Introducing the incredible story of Shin Dong-hyuk - the only person born in a North Korean gulag ever to escape .. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1FPKN; BTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
Pan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprints
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330519540
ISBN
9780330519540
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.74

Paperback. Series: Princeton Studies in Culture and Technology. Num Pages: 192 pages, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FBL; JFF; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 156 x 272 x 15. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691168975
ISBN
9780691168975
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.43

Paperback. An illustrated and comprehensive account of the history of Chinese painting from prehistoric times to the 21st century. It should be of interest to students and general readers who wish to gain an in-depth knowledge of Chinese painting. Series: The Culture & Civilization of China. Num Pages: 416 pages, 25 b/w + 300 color illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 303 x 228 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1896.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300094473
ISBN
9780300094473
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.29
€ 45.26

Hardback. This collection explores the Vietnamese middle class. From the leisure pursuits of the colonial middle class to the impact of the new urban rich on the countryside, it explores the ways middle classness has been practiced in a wide range of contexts. Editor(s): Nguyen-Marshall, Van; Drummond, Lisa B. Welch; Belanger, Daniele. Series: ARI - Springer Asia Series. Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMV; JFSC; RGC; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
Springer
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2012th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400723054
ISBN
9789400723054
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 123.34

Paperback. Num Pages: 392 pages, 24 halftones. BIC Classification: 1F; 1QSP; JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 590.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226896809
ISBN
9780226896809
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 34.48

Paperback. Roof of the world, land of legend and beauty - within its narrow confines, Nepal contains an utterly spectacular variety of culture and landscapes. Footprint's 3rd edition Nepal Handbook will guide you from the vast sweep of Himalayan peaks to ornate temples and pagodas. Series: Footprint Handbook. Num Pages: 488 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKN; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 115. .
Publisher
Footprint Travel Guides
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781911082118
ISBN
9781911082118
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 24.21

Paperback. Presents the life-affirming call to spiritual arms from world-renowned spiritual teacher. Part adventure narrative, part travelogue, part spiritual guide, this title is suffused with his perspective on life. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1FC; BM; HP; HRLK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 17. Weight in Grams: 250.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141394497
ISBN
9780141394497
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.02

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