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Hardcover. This collection of works, written by a sultan of the Rasulid house in the Yemen, span a variety of disciplines including agriculture, animals, astrology, astronomy, biographies, genealogy, geography and grammar. It is reproduced here in facsimilie with descriptions of the contents by the editors. Editor(s): Varisco, Daniel Martin; Smith, G. Rex. Num Pages: 576 pages, chiefly facsims. BIC Classification: DNF; WCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 166 x 222 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1134.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Gibb Memorial Trust United Kingdom
Edition
Facsimile ed
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780906094327
ISBN
9780906094327
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 136.18
€ 130.72

Hardcover. Deals with the Lucian's "Philopseudes or Lover of Lies". This book comprises a discussion, with translation, on this engaging and satirical Greek text with its ten tales of magic and ghosts. One of these is the famous story of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice", and this conveys the flavour of the rest. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DNF; DSBB; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 676.
Publisher
Classical Press of Wales
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905125166
ISBN
9781905125166
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.96

Paperback. A classic translation with critical essays by leading scholars. Translator(s): Musa, Mark. Series: Indiana Masterpiece Editions. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADT; DNF; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 622.
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Edition
The Indiana Critical Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253209306
ISBN
9780253209306
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.03

Paperback. Pourquoi ne profite-t-on pas de tout ce qui nous arrive pour changer notre vie? Editor(s): Carriere, Marie. Series: Henry Kreisel Memorial Lecture Series. Num Pages: 68 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 136 x 6. Weight in Grams: 114.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of Alberta Press Canada
Number of pages
52
Condition
New
SKU
V9780888645531
ISBN
9780888645531
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.20

Paperback. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: DN; DQ; HPQ; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 140 x 215 x 24. Weight in Grams: 438.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691173160
ISBN
9780691173160
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.30

Paperback. This volume tells the story of David Chaffetz's experience of Afghanistan shortly before the Soviet invasion. His account is an intimate portrait of the Afghan people and the vast landscape which surrounds them. Num Pages: 268 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; DNF; RGC; WTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 27. Weight in Grams: 412.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226100647
ISBN
9780226100647
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 27.84

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Modern Poetry in Translation United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780955906480
ISBN
9780955906480
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.39

paperback. Combines the author's essays with work published in the UK. This title collects fifteen essays. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141046754
ISBN
9780141046754
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.88

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Enitharmon Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
450
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781900564014
ISBN
9781900564014
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.79

Hardcover. George Julian Harney was one of the half-dozen most important leaders of Chartism. This selection from the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle is the first book to reprint any of his journalism. Harney is a key figure in the history of English radicalism. Editor(s): Goodway, David. Series: Chartist Studies Series. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; DNJ; HBJD1; HBLL; JPW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 478.
Publisher
The Merlin Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780850366198
ISBN
9780850366198
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.29
€ 49.43

Paperback. Num Pages: 344 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BK; DNJ; JFD; KNTY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 488.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Ohio University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821421772
ISBN
9780821421772
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.29

Hardback. Num Pages: 344 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BK; DNJ; JFD; KNTY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 712. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Ohio University Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780821421765
ISBN
9780821421765
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.45

Paperback. Editor(s): Copley, Stephen; Edgar, Andrew. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: DN; HPCD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 196 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199540303
ISBN
9780199540303
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.53

Paperback. Editor(s): Miller, Eugene F. Num Pages: 684 pages, glossary, index. BIC Classification: DNF; HPC; HPQ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1174.
Publisher
Liberty Fund Inc United States
Number of pages
684
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780865970564
ISBN
9780865970564
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.71

Hardcover. Addresses one of the most fundamental questions of all: what makes for a happy life? This title explores the sensual happiness of the flesh; covers the difficulties of the modern world's obsession with consumption; and, finally the consolation and sympathy provided by art and literature. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 116 x 14. Weight in Grams: 158. Clean copy fine in dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear. Remains a very good copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Chatto & Windus
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMK0014614
ISBN
9780701187118
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Brings together notes and essays of the author. This book includes are autobiographical vignettes from childhood and youth describing the gamut of human emotion, from childhood fear to adult nostalgia in the re-creation of the past. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ACG; BG; DN; DSBH; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Faber & Faber United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571170760
ISBN
9780571170760
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.37

Paperback. A collection of Mamet's essays, touching on his most intimate interests and obsessions. They leapfrog from Oscar Wilde to the Tower of Babel, the Committee on Un-American Activities, Jewish scripture, police corruption, the art of acting, malt whisky and the charms of Edinburgh. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 15. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
Faber & Faber United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571201921
ISBN
9780571201921
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.71

Paperback. Num Pages: 252 pages, 10 b/w illus. BIC Classification: DN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 218 x 16. Weight in Grams: 366.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Museum of New Mexico Press (Red Crane Books) United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
SKU
V9781878610621
ISBN
9781878610621
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 17.13

Paperback. *A new roundup of personal essays from the #1 bestselling writer Time named America's Favorite Humorist. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: DN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349120737
ISBN
9780349120737
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.96

Paperback. *A collection of personal essays - surprising, disarming, heartbreakingly funny - from the #1 bestselling writer Time named America's Favorite Humorist. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BM; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 23. Weight in Grams: 266.
Publisher
Abacus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349119779
ISBN
9780349119779
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.06

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