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Paperback. A collection of pieces in which Barbara Kingsolver, author of the novel "Pigs in Heaven", explores her trademark themes of family, community and the natural world. The topics include Kentucky, housework, promiscuity, health clubs, the Canary Islands, rock and roll, space rockets, and Thoreau. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 197 x 128 x 18. Weight in Grams: 192.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
9780571179503
ISBN
9780571179503
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 10.59

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

Paperback. Presents two texts in English translation. Series: Translated Texts for Historians. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HRCC1; HRCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 211 x 148 x 9. Weight in Grams: 214.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Liverpool University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780853235729
ISBN
9780853235729
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.56

Paperback. This work is a sampling of the Hippocratic Corpus, a collection of ancient Greek medical works. At the beginning, and interspersed throughout, there are discussions on the philosophy of being a physician. Editor(s): Lloyd, G. Translator(s): Chadwick, J.; Mann, W.N.; Lonie, I.M.; Withington, E.T. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 126 x 28. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1984
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140444513
ISBN
9780140444513
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.89

Paperback. Jean de Lery had undertaken his arduous voyage to the land of Brazil in 1556, as a youthful member of the first Protestant mission to the New World. This title presents a translation of an early European account of life in the New World. Translator(s): Whatley, Janet. Series: Latin American Literature & Culture S. Num Pages: 340 pages, 9 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; DNF; WTLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
266
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520082748
ISBN
9780520082748
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 26.65

Paperback. Details nearly fifty turbulent years of warfare in Greece between 411 and 362 BC. Presenting the story of the Peloponnesian War at the point where Thucydides finished his magisterial history, this title chronicles the conflicts that ultimately led to the decline of Greece, and the wars with both Thebes and the might of Persia. Translator(s): Warner, Rex. Num Pages: 432 pages, notes, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; DNF; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 196 x 26. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1979
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140441758
ISBN
9780140441758
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. Thucydides' account of the war fought in the fifth century BC between the Athenian and Spartan alliances established a paradigm for the war monograph. The complete text appears here and supporting information is provided by the introduction and annotations. Editor(s): Blanco, Walter; Roberts, Jennifer Tolbert. Translator(s): Blanco, Walter. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 592 pages, 13 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DNF; DSBB; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
799
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393971675
ISBN
9780393971675
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.65

Paperback. An extraordinary literary work from the 12th century, a meditation on nature and mortality. Illustrator(s): Hofmann, Michael. Editor(s): Moriguchi, Yasuhiko; Jenkins, David. Translator(s): Moriguchi, Yasuhiko. Series: Rock Spring Collection of Japanese Literature. Num Pages: 96 pages, 5 B&W illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 131 x 7. Weight in Grams: 130.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Stone Bridge Press United States
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781880656228
ISBN
9781880656228
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Series: Transformation of the Classical Heritage. Num Pages: 384 pages, 1facsim. BIC Classification: DNF; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 230 x 28. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
375
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520066076
ISBN
9780520066076
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.39

Paperback. Ends the "roving days" of young Ralph Moody Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 137 x 14. Weight in Grams: 296.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803282179
ISBN
9780803282179
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.54

Hardcover. Brings together a number of John Schad's very best essays, interleaved with a selection of autobiographical poems and a work that brings together both critical and creative modes of writing. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DCF; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 235 x 15. Weight in Grams: 412.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845194949
ISBN
9781845194949
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.51

Paperback. Brings together a number of John Schad's very best essays, interleaved with a selection of autobiographical poems and a work that brings together both critical and creative modes of writing. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DCF; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 290.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845194956
ISBN
9781845194956
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.75

Paperback. Provides an overview of the antebellum slavery debate and its key issues and participants. This book introduces each selection, locating it historically, culturally, and thematically as well as linking it to other writings. The documents represent the full scope of the varied debates over slavery. Editor(s): Lowance, Mason I., Jr. Num Pages: 568 pages, 3 tables. 17 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; 3JH; DNF; HBJK; HBLH; HBLL; HBTB; HBTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 828.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
568
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691002286
ISBN
9780691002286
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.24
€ 42.14

Paperback. A sparkling second book from the bestselling author of I Was Told There'd Be Cake in which Crosley leaves her familiar stomping ground of Manhattan to travel The World: elegant writing, mordant wit and genuine insight. Num Pages: 240 pages, ill. BIC Classification: BM; DNF; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 133 x 20. Weight in Grams: 212.
Publisher
Portobello Books
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846272264
ISBN
9781846272264
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.75

paperback. The author grew up in war-torn Jerusalem, where as a boy he witnessed first-hand the poisonous consequences of fanaticism. In this book, he brings us face to face with fanaticism he suggests ways in which we can all respond. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; 3JJP; DNF; HBJF1; JPVH3; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 152 x 109 x 9. Weight in Grams: 70.
Publisher
Vintage
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099572725
ISBN
9780099572725
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.68

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 174.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099428633
ISBN
9780099428633
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.88

Paperback. Shows us how to exploit friends and enemies alike to thrive in a world of deception and illusion. Series: Penguin Little Black Classics. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 112 x 7. Weight in Grams: 54. Clean copy with some creasing to rear cover and pages. Remains a good copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Penguin Classic
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KMK0021680
ISBN
9780141398273
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Offers a selection of essays from a master of the genre exploring the contradictions inherent to human thought, words and actions. Series: Little Black Classics. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 112 x 8. Weight in Grams: 54.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141397221
ISBN
9780141397221
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 5.54

Paperback. Presents a selection of the works of Hrotsvit, the first-known woman dramatist, that contain legends, dramas, and epics. Series: Library of Medieval Women. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 2ADL; DNF; DQ; DSBB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 140 x 214 x 11. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
136
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859914895
ISBN
9780859914895
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.67

Paperback. This book brings together the essay collection "Written in the margins of life (Xie zai ren sheng bian shang)" and the short story collection "Human, beast, ghost (Ren shou gui)." Editor(s): Rea, Christopher G. Series: Weatherhead Books on Asia. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; FA; FYB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 312.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231152754
ISBN
9780231152754
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.47

Hardcover. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 254.
Publisher
Notting Hill Editions United Kingdom
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907903465
ISBN
9781907903465
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.62

Paperback. From one of the most ferociously brilliant and distinctive young voices in literary nonfiction: a debut shot through with violence, comedy, and feverish intensity that takes us on an odyssey into an American netherworld, exposing a raw personal journey along the way. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BM; DNF; DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 219 x 24. Weight in Grams: 398.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472151032
ISBN
9781472151032
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.96

Paperback. When author first left his country village aged nineteen, he discovered a delight in the outside world that remained undiminished throughout his writing life. In this book, he brings together pieces including recollections of his Gloucestershire childhood celebrated in Cider With Rosie. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 198 x 15. Weight in Grams: 182.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241237175
ISBN
9780241237175
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.08

Hardcover. As autobiography, Brainard's method was brilliantly simple: to set down specific memories ('everything is interesting, sooner or later') as they rose to the surface of his consciousness, each prefaced by the refrain 'I remember.' BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 117 x 18. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Notting Hill Editions
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907903571
ISBN
9781907903571
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.39

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