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Hardback. An examination of an intriguing figure in the religious life of the ancient Mediterranean world, the Phrygian Mother Goddess, known to the Greeks and Romans as Cybele or Magna Mater, the Great Mother. The text presents and analyzes literary, historiographic and archaeological data. Num Pages: 400 pages, 76 b/w photographs, 2 line drawings, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDA; DSBB; HBG; HBLA; HDD; HRKP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 188 x 30. Weight in Grams: 940.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520210240
- ISBN
- 9780520210240
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.18€ 64.13
€ 83.18
€ 64.13
Hardback. Examining the tantalizing glimpses of ancient bodies offered by Roman sculptures, paintings, and literary texts, this title analyzes the role of gesture in medical and religious ritual, in the gladiatorial arena, in mourning practice, in aristocratic competition of the late Republic, and in the court of the emperor Tiberius. Num Pages: 224 pages, 19 halftones. 1 table. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 2ADL; 3D; AFC; AFK; DSBB; HBJD; HBLA; JHMC; JMAL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 164 x 238 x 25. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691074948
- ISBN
- 9780691074948
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.13€ 68.28
€ 89.13
€ 68.28
Paperback. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813562520
- ISBN
- 9780813562520
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.22
€ 41.99
€ 37.22
Paperback. This book defines diagrams as tools manipulated by users to produce new kinds of understanding and demonstrates that a modern diagrammatic knowledge emerged in eighteenth-century visual culture to become the foundation of later nineteenth-century science. Num Pages: 296 pages, 48 illustrations (8 colour). BIC Classification: AB; DSB; GT; PDX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 230 x 16. Weight in Grams: 928.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804745055
- ISBN
- 9780804745055
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.51
€ 32.99
€ 29.51
Hardcover. Ephrem the Syrian is the most important poet and theologian of the Syriac Christian tradition. This translation of twenty poems offers an introduction to Ephrem's work. Arranged according to his concept of salvation history, this book allows readers to explore his poetry in both its original language and in a contemporary English translation. Editor(s): Brock, Sebastian P.; Kiraz, George A. Series: Eastern Christian Texts. Num Pages: 284 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Brigham Young University
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780934893657
- ISBN
- 9780934893657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.41
€ 40.99
€ 31.41
Paperback. This volume traces the work and thinking of Charles Fillmore throughout his 30 year career. It is a collection which reflects his desire to make sense of the workings of language in a way that keeps in mind questions of language form, language use and conventions linking form, meaning and practice. Series: Papers on Semantic Roles S. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFG; DN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 186 x 18. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Center for the Study of Language and Inf
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781575862866
- ISBN
- 9781575862866
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 22.94
€ 27.99
€ 22.94
Paperback. The most important writer in Portuguese history and one of the preeminent European poets of the early modern era, Luis de Camoes (1524-80) has been ranked as a sonneteer on par with Petrarch, Dante, and Shakespeare. This title demonstrates the range of Camoes' interests and invention. Num Pages: 212 pages, 10 halftones, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226092867
- ISBN
- 9780226092867
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.96
€ 32.99
€ 25.96
Paperback. Provides a representation of French poet Paul Verlaine's oeuvre. This selection includes a number of Verlaine's early works; poems from his middle period, which reflect his on-again, off-again conversion to Catholicism; and poems from his late period, when he fell prey to poverty and disease. Translator(s): Shapiro, Norman R. Num Pages: 292 pages, 18 halftones. BIC Classification: 2ADF; DCF; DSBF; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226853451
- ISBN
- 9780226853451
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.22
€ 25.99
€ 21.22
Hardback. A study of the representation of astrology and celestial portents in the medieval and later literature of Ireland and Wales, Fiery Shapes examines the mysterious figure of the druid, who was allegedly able to read the future from rainclouds; Taliesin and Merlin; and the Welsh gentleman poet of the later Middle Ages and beyond. Num Pages: 256 pages, Six black-and-white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; DSBB; DSBD; HBLC1; HRQX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Format
- Hardback
- SKU
- V9780199571840
- ISBN
- 9780199571840
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.47
€ 198.47
Paperback. Set in the Stalinist era, when Lithuania's farmers lost everything to the process of collectivization, this book documents the life of the village idiot / trickster Kukutis. Unable to comprehend the strictures of the totalitarian regime, he says and does what he likes and is a potent symbol of freedom until the downfall of communism in Lithuania. Translator(s): Vince, Laima. Series: Arc Translation Classics. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 141 x 12. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Arc Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906570262
- ISBN
- 9781906570262
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.50
€ 15.99
€ 12.50
Hardcover. From the Greeks and Shakespeare to the "Ramayana" and the "Mahabharata", war has often been a major theme of dramatic performances. This work looks at theater and performances that often occur quite literally as bombs are falling, as well as during times of ceasefire and in the aftermath of hostilities. Series: SB - Enactments. Num Pages: 392 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AN; DSBH; DSG; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 163 x 36. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Seagull Books London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906497149
- ISBN
- 9781906497149
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 23.95
€ 30.99
€ 23.95
Paperback. Presenting an English translation of the literary compositions ascribed to Liudprand, the bishop of Cremona from 962 to 972, this work offers insight into society and culture in western Europe during the iron century. It reveals European attitudes toward the Byzantine Empire and the culture of its refined capital city. Translator(s): Squatriti, Paolo. Series: Medieval Texts in Translation. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: DSBB; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813215068
- ISBN
- 9780813215068
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.63
€ 37.63
Paperback. In these brief, readable, and insightful essays, Fr. Milward delves into the poetry of Hopkins and his central ideas on God the Trinity, the self, nature and people Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781932589221
- ISBN
- 9781932589221
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.21
€ 37.21
Hardcover. Wang Yun (1749-1819) was a famous playwright in imperial China. Her play "A Dream of Glory" is a significant full length chaunqi written by a woman about a woman's dream and desire. This volume provides an English translation with detailed annotations and introduction of traditional Chinese women's drama. Translator(s): Wu, Qingyun. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2GDC; DD; DSBD; DSG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 188 x 238 x 26. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The Chinese University Press
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629963095
- ISBN
- 9789629963095
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.30
€ 52.30
Paperback. By complementing the biblical tradition with the classical, this volume imparts a comprehensive understanding of western mythology. With a preface by Alvin Lee, general editor of the Collected Works of Northrop Frye, Biblical and Classical Myths is an essential volume and represents a unique achievement in scholarship. Series: Frye Studies. Num Pages: 500 pages, 44 illustrations, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBB; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 230 x 28. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802086952
- ISBN
- 9780802086952
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 48.47
€ 53.99
€ 48.47
paperback. Num Pages: 150 pages. BIC Classification: DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Ziggurat Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781900439046
- ISBN
- 9781900439046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.31
€ 13.99
€ 13.31
paperback. Editor(s): Alam, M. Y.; Cropper, Anthony; Daley, Ian. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 197 x 27. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Route United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781901927191
- ISBN
- 9781901927191
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.27
€ 10.27
Paperback. Editor(s): Warner, Simon. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DCF; DSBH; DSC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 131 x 11. Weight in Grams: 140. A Celebration of Allen Ginsberg's Epic Protest Poem. 144 pages. Editor(s): Warner, Simon. Through a series of essays and interviews, this book reflects the power of "Howl", a poem penned by a little known poet, Allen Ginsberg, on October 7th 1955. It also includes contributions from David Meltzer, Steven Taylor, Ronald Nameth, Bill Nelson and academics from the University of Leeds in the UK. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DCF; DSBH; DSC. Dimension: 197 x 131 x 11. Weight: 144.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Route
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781901927252
- ISBN
- 9781901927252
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.39
€ 13.99
€ 13.39
paperback. Editor(s): Browne, Catherine. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: DQ; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Route United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781901927405
- ISBN
- 9781901927405
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.34
€ 11.34
Paperback. Editor(s): Holmes, Jonathan; Streete, Adrian. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBD; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Hertfordshire Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902806358
- ISBN
- 9781902806358
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.46
€ 19.99
€ 18.46