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Paperback. This study seeks to penetrate the roots of the Taliban movement on Afghanistan, the factors which contributed to its sudden rise to prominence, and the implications of Taliban mobilization for the stability of Afghanistan and the region. Editor(s): Maley, William. Num Pages: 264 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FCA; HBJF; HBLW3; HBTB; HBTV; JFSR2; JPH; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co (Publishers)Ltd
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850653608
- ISBN
- 9781850653608
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.89
€ 33.99
€ 30.89
Paperback. Explains how the leaders China decided to limit all couples to one child. This book focuses on the historic period 1978-80 and documents the manner in which a handful of leading aerospace engineers hijacked the population policymaking process and formulated a strategy that treated people like missiles. Num Pages: 426 pages, 17 b/w photographs, 5 line illustrations, 8 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JHBD; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 426
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520253391
- ISBN
- 9780520253391
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.27
€ 40.99
€ 29.27
Paperback. A collection that offers selections from the foundational texts of the Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Zen traditions. Through representative selections from their poetry, letters, sermons, and visual arts, it provides students with an introduction to the first 1200 years of this rich - and often misunderstood - tradition. Editor(s): Addiss, Stephen; Lombardo, Stanley; Roitman, Judith. Num Pages: 312 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPJ; 1FPK; HREZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872209091
- ISBN
- 9780872209091
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.00
€ 23.99
€ 18.00
Hardback. Explains the deft diplomatic footwork instigated since Putin came to power in 1999 and Moscow's stubborn backing of the Syrian and Iranian regimes Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1FB; HBJF1; JPSL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 143 x 217 x 28. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849042598
- ISBN
- 9781849042598
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.15€ 58.62
€ 59.15
€ 58.62
Paperback. The only journalist to interview 'Jihadi John' uncovers how Mohammed Emwazi went from London teenager to world's most wanted terrorist Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FB; JFSR2; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 31. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780749433
- ISBN
- 9781780749433
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.56
€ 13.99
€ 11.56
Paperback. Adefinitive and compelling account of the controversial history of cricket in Pakistan Num Pages: 624 pages, 16pp b&w plate section. BIC Classification: 1FKP; WSBX; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 199 x 57. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849832489
- ISBN
- 9781849832489
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.59
€ 19.99
€ 14.59
Paperback. Conflict in the Middle East has caused observers to ask if Muslims and Christians can coexist. History suggests that relations between those two groups are not predetermined, but are the product of particular social and political circumstances. This book examines Muslim-Christian relations during an earlier period of political and social upheaval. Num Pages: 232 pages, 10 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; 3JJ; HBJF1; HBLW; HBTB; HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 231 x 18. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474409247
- ISBN
- 9781474409247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.23
€ 38.99
€ 35.23
Paperback. Series: Tuttle Classics of Asian Literature S. Num Pages: 992 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; 3D; BT; FC; HBJF; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 132 x 28. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Number of pages
- 992
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804834674
- ISBN
- 9780804834674
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.58
€ 33.99
€ 22.58
Paperback. A study that upsets the popular assumption that human relations in small-scale societies are based on shared experience. It presents an account of the lives of the Korowai of West Papua, Indonesia, and shows that in this society, people organize their connections to each another around otherness. Num Pages: 336 pages, 15 b/w photographs, 5 line illustrations, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FMN; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520256866
- ISBN
- 9780520256866
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.27
€ 40.99
€ 29.27
Paperback. Exploring several hundred years of Chinese cinema, this book considers how movies from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Chinese diaspora reflect changing views of the Chinese nation. Giving fresh perspectives on the key movements, themes, and filmmakers in Chinese cinema, it describes and analyzes the films of a variety of directors and actors. Series: Film and Culture Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, 31 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; APF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 151 x 17. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231137072
- ISBN
- 9780231137072
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.27
€ 40.99
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Paperback. Features over 170 recipes from all over India, showcasing the best regional dishes and making them accessible to every cook. This title presents a combination of classic Indian cooking, original healthy dishes, and recipes in the hot new Balti style, including Balti Chicken and Balti Spicy Potatoes. Num Pages: 264 pages, 900 photographs. BIC Classification: 1FKA; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 167 x 16. Weight in Grams: 644. 170 Classic Recipes Shown Step-by-step. 264 pages, 900 photographs. Features over 170 recipes from all over India, showcasing the best regional dishes and making them accessible to every cook. This title presents a combination of classic Indian cooking, original healthy dishes, and recipes in the hot new Balti style, including Balti Chicken and Balti Spicy Potatoes. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FKA; WBN. Dimension: 220 x 167 x 16. Weight: 642.
- Publisher
- Anness Publishing
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780191218
- ISBN
- 9781780191218
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Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.83
€ 11.99
€ 10.83
Hardback. Provides fascinating insights into how Mossad leaders such as Yaacov Nimrodi, Meit Amit and Reuven Shiloah conducted secret diplomatic missions to Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Iran and elsewhere from before the founding of Israel to the present Editor(s): Jones, Clive; Petersen, Tore T. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; HBJF1; HBLW3; HBLX; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849042338
- ISBN
- 9781849042338
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 47.45
€ 52.99
€ 47.45
Paperback. The story of the most desperate battle fought by British soldiers since World War II. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations map.,. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FPK; 3JJPG; HBJF; HBLW3; HBWS1; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 31. Weight in Grams: 342. The Epic British Stand on the Imjin River, Korea 1951. 400 pages, Illustrations map.,. The story of the most desperate battle fought by British soldiers since World War II. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FPK; 3JJPG; HBJF; HBLW3; HBWS1; JWLF. Dimension: 196 x 129 x 31. Weight: 410.
- Publisher
- Quarto Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845135331
- ISBN
- 9781845135331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.36
€ 26.99
€ 19.36
Hardback. Num Pages: 264 pages, 6 b/w photos and 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520292154
- ISBN
- 9780520292154
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.20
€ 40.99
€ 29.20
Paperback. Gandhi's non-violent struggles against racism, violence, and colonialism in South Africa and India had brought him to such a level of notoriety, adulation that when asked to write an autobiography midway through his career, he took it as an opportunity to explain himself. This book features his life story. Translator(s): Desai, Mahadev. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; BGHA; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141186863
- ISBN
- 9780141186863
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.88
€ 13.00
€ 11.88
Paperback. India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought. This short introduction emphasizes the diversity of Indian thought, and is structured around six schools, which have achieved classic status. It introduces distinctively Indian concepts, such as, karma and rebirth. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 176 pages, halftones and drawings. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HPDF; HRE; HRG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 112 x 11. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192853745
- ISBN
- 9780192853745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.83
€ 11.99
€ 10.83
Hardcover. The Banjara - an ethnic group composed of nomadic tribes, centered in the Indian state of Rajasthan - are renowned for their highly colourful textiles, often embellished with mirrors and intricate embroidery and produced from natural resources. This book is devoted to the traditions and embroidery of the Banjara. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 229. .
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500518373
- ISBN
- 9780500518373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.63
€ 40.99
€ 28.63
Hardback. East Asia has three of the most powerful economies on earth, but they are losing steam. The author draws on extensive experience in the region to explain the reasons for this rapid economic growth since the 1960s and to ask if the recent slowdown is a local phenomenon or typical of all economies at this stage of development. Series: The Edwin O.Reischauer Lectures. Num Pages: 210 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FP; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674725300
- ISBN
- 9780674725300
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 41.12
€ 48.99
€ 41.12
Hardback. Flora's Empire brings new light to the complex history of British imperialism in India and its post-Independence legacy. Aided by beautiful period illustrations, it focuses on three centuries of official, domestic, and botanical gardens, as well as on memorial gardens and restorations of Muslim and Hindu sites. Series: Penn Studies in Landscape Architecture. Num Pages: 440 pages, 30 color, 60 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FKA; AMV. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 179 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1216.
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- First Edition /First Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812243260
- ISBN
- 9780812243260
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.32
€ 86.32
Paperback. Award-winning journalist Dan Washburn uses golf as the lens through which to examine modern China and all its contradictions and complications Num Pages: 336 pages, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KC; WSJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 29. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780747392
- ISBN
- 9781780747392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.54
€ 13.99
€ 11.54