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Paperback. A collection of stories, which are from the Orient, the Islamic world, and the Wild West. Translator(s): Hurley, Andrew. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 6. Weight in Grams: 92.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141183855
ISBN
9780141183855
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.85

Paperback. Though best known in the English speaking world for his short fictions and poems, Borges is revered in Latin America equally as an immensely prolific and beguiling writer of non-fiction prose. This title features more than 150 of Borges' pieces. Editor(s): Weinberger, Eliot. Translator(s): Allen, Esther; Levine, Suzanne. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 127 x 25. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141183022
ISBN
9780141183022
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.63

paperback. Presents a range of Swift's writing, including not only the major literary prose works but also substantial poetic and political writings. This title includes a selection of contemporary materials, along with criticism, a chronology and bibliography. Editor(s): Rawson, Claude; Higgins, Ian. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 944 pages, 1 map, illustrations. BIC Classification: DCF; DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 146 x 28. Weight in Grams: 798.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Edition
Critical
Condition
New
SKU
9780393930658
ISBN
9780393930658
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.34

Paperback. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was born in Dublin. He is considered the foremost prose satirist in the English language, which stemmed from his criticism of Britain's repressive colonial policies in Ireland. This book discusses Swift's life and turbulent times, his political views and his powers as a writer of complex irony and intricate word play. Editor(s): Fabricant, Carole. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 324.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Condition
New
SKU
9780140436426
ISBN
9780140436426
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 11.08

Paperback. Features Jonathan Swift's (1667-1745) devastating short satire on how to solve a famine. Series: Penguin Little Black Classics. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 113 x 161 x 8. Weight in Grams: 54.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
Format
Paperback
SKU
9780141398181
ISBN
9780141398181
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 5.78

Paperback. Editor(s): Ross, Angus; Woolley, David, QC. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 272 pages, facsimile title page. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 192.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
New Ed. /
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199549788
ISBN
9780199549788
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.81

Paperback. A comprehensive anthology of Swift's writing, including The Tale of a Tub and The Battle of the Books, writing on politics, religion, and Ireland, as well as a generous selection from his correspondence. Formerly published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 768 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 132 x 35. Weight in Grams: 520.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
768
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199540785
ISBN
9780199540785
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.24

Paperback. Swift's The Benefit of Farting argues eloquently, in a forceful a posteriori fashion, that most of the distempers thought to affect the fairer sex are due to flatulences not adequately vented. Series: Quirky Classics. Num Pages: 150 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; WHP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 112 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 90.
Publisher
Alma Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847496805
ISBN
9781847496805
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.01

Paperback. Series: Dover Thrift Editions. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; FC; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 134 x 4. Weight in Grams: 62. Series: Dover Thrift S. 64 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DNF; FC; FYB. Dimension: 208 x 134 x 4. Weight: 62.
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486287591
ISBN
9780486287591
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.13

Hardcover. Generations of English tourists have been dependent on travel guides, whether for information on art history, or for practical advice. Keates's lively cultural history of the guide-book, based on his own unparalleled collection, shows that the Englishman has always revealed most about himself when he is abroad. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; DNF; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 193 x 15. Weight in Grams: 168.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Notting Hill Editions United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907903021
ISBN
9781907903021
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.57

Paperback. A selection of Jonathan Edward's sermons, which seeks to recognise their crucial role in his life and art. The 15 sermons reflect a life dedicated to experiencing and understanding spiritual truth, and address a wide range of occasions, situations and states. Editor(s): Kimnach, Wilson H.; Minkema, Kenneth P.; Sweeney, Professor Douglas A. Num Pages: 334 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; DNF; HRCM; HRCX4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 420.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Number of pages
334
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300077681
ISBN
9780300077681
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.92

Paperback. .
Publisher
Vintage Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099588719
ISBN
9780099588719
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.67

Paperback. Cyclogeography lifts the lid on the hidden world of Cycle Couriers, the 'solitary creatures of the underworld' Includes interviews with Iain Sinclair, Paul Fournel and Richard Long Lyrical essay in the great tradition of psychogeographers Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 2AB; BM; DNF; HBTB; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 123 x 191 x 18. Weight in Grams: 184.
Publisher
Notting Hill Editions
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910749272
ISBN
9781910749272
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.41

Hardcover. Cyclogeography lifts the lid on the hidden world of Cycle Couriers, the 'solitary creatures of the underworld', and the strange or illicit contents of the parcels they deliver. Here Jon Day explores the extraordinary subculture of courier bicycle races including the Cycle Messenger World Championships and the Alleycat races. Num Pages: 168 pages, 6. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 121 x 191 x 15. Weight in Grams: 220.
Publisher
Notting Hill Editions
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907903991
ISBN
9781907903991
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.11

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illus; map. BIC Classification: DNF; HBLL; HBTQ; HBTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 156 x 240 x 19. Weight in Grams: 332.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Monash University Publishing Australia
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781921867309
ISBN
9781921867309
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 24.10

Hardcover. The extraordinary story of abundance being hunted to extinction in a New World unused to ecological husbandry. An extinction which coincided with the outbreak of World War 1 - another example of mass destruction. Num Pages: 240 pages, 3 full colour 1 black & white. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 112 x 19. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Notting Hill Editions United Kingdom
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907903656
ISBN
9781907903656
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.88

Paperback. Offers a collection of author's critical essays and reflections. This title presents a discussion on contemporary art, issues and people. Num Pages: 928 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 41. Weight in Grams: 634.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140289701
ISBN
9780140289701
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.22

Paperback. Presents a collection of essays, poems and short stories. This book includes a collection of the author's best gossip. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 37. Weight in Grams: 410.
Publisher
Penguin Books
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241962268
ISBN
9780241962268
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.81

Hardback. John Sutherland examines the intergenerational conflict as a new kind of 'war' in which institutional neglect and universal indifference to the old has reached aggressive, and routinely lethal, levels. Series: Provocations. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2AB; DNF; JFSP31. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 121 x 185 x 18. Weight in Grams: 198.
Publisher
Biteback Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785901713
ISBN
9781785901713
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.70

Paperback. Offers a collection of some of the finest correspondence from the Second World War, this book includes author's original introduction and recounts the courage of the bomber crews, the tragic air-raids and the strangeness of the British, before being sent to Africa and joining a special operations unit off the coast of Italy. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HBG; HBJD; HBJK; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 16. Weight in Grams: 196.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141186320
ISBN
9780141186320
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.29

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