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Paperback. Shakespeare lived in a world of absolutes - the absolute authority claimed for God over the world, for the holy scriptures over the faithful, monarchs over subjects, fathers over wives and children, men over women. This book shows that Shakespeare was averse to such absolute claims and constantly probed the possibility of freedom from them. Series: The Rice University Campbell Lectures. Num Pages: 164 pages, 4 colour plates, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 216 x 10. Weight in Grams: 202. Series: The Rice University Campbell Lectures. 164 pages, 4 colour plates, 10 halftones. Shakespeare lived in a world of absolutes - the absolute authority claimed for God over the world, for the holy scriptures over the faithful, monarchs over subjects, fathers over wives and children, men over women. This book shows that Shakespeare was averse to such absolute claims and constantly probed the possibility of freedom from them. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2AB; DSGS. Dimension: 148 x 216 x 10. Weight: 202.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Number of pages
164
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226306674
ISBN
9780226306674
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.00

Paperback. Attempts to describe her? Attempts to destroy her? Or attempts to destroy herself? Is Anne the object of violence? This title includes everything from pornography and ethnic violence, to terrorism and unprotected sex. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 7. Weight in Grams: 98.
Publisher
Faber & Faber United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571236695
ISBN
9780571236695
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. Editor(s): Kalkavage, Peter; Brann, Eva; Salem, Eric. Translator(s): Brann, Eva. Series: Focus Philosophical Library. Num Pages: 118 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DN; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 151 x 257 x 8. Weight in Grams: 152.
Publisher
Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Co.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780941051699
ISBN
9780941051699
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.54

Hardcover.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Book Club (BCE/BOMC)
Condition
New
SKU
9780007431748
ISBN
9780007431748
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. The Day Hospital is the third book of poetry from one of Bloodaxe's younger poets with a growing reputation for writing close to the bone. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 6. Weight in Grams: 112. 64 pages. The Day Hospital is the third book of poetry from one of Bloodaxe's younger poets with a growing reputation for writing close to the bone. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DCF. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 6. Weight: 112.
Publisher
Bloodaxe Books Ltd
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852249489
ISBN
9781852249489
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.65

Paperback. A fresh new edition of Shakespeare's magical late play, developed by and for the RSC, includes new interviews with acclaimed directors Dominic Cooke and Emma Rice, looks at specific productions in the play's history, and an illuminating introduction to the play by acclaimed scholar Jonathan Bate Editor(s): Bate, Jonathan; Rasmussen, Eric. Series: The RSC Shakespeare. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; AN; DDS; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230300903
ISBN
9780230300903
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.89

Paperback. While the Celtic Tiger rages, and greed becomes the norm, Johnsey Cunliffe desperately tries to hold on to the familiar, even as he loses those who all his life have protected him from a harsh world. Set over the course of one year of Johnsey's life, this book is about his grief, bewilderment, humour and agonizing self-doubt. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 150.
Publisher
Black Swan Ireland
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
9780552773577
ISBN
9780552773577
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.24

Hardback. Best-selling poet Lang Leav presents a gorgeous hardcover gift book featuring the best of Lullabies and Love & Misadventure plus thirty-five new poems Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 212 x 25. Weight in Grams: 390.
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781449472399
ISBN
9781449472399
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.67

Paperback. Series: Edinburgh History of Twentieth-century Literature in Britain. Num Pages: 236 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 152 x 233 x 14. Weight in Grams: 380. Series: Edinburgh History of Twentieth-century Literature in Britain. 236 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: DSBH. Dimension: 152 x 233 x 14. Weight: 380.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
236
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748633951
ISBN
9780748633951
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.90

Hardcover. The "Heinemann Plays" series offers contemporary drama and classic plays in durable classroom editions. Many have large casts and an equal mix of boy and girl parts. This play deals with the horror and futility of trench warfare, as Captain Stanhope and his officers await attack in their dugout. Series: Heinemann Plays for 14-16+. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 4KHT; 4KL; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 137 x 12. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
Heinemann
Number of pages
128
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780435232900
ISBN
9780435232900
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.39

Paperback. A powerful new collection from the T S Eliot Prize shortlisted Annie Freud, featuring beautiful full-colour illustrations by the poet herself. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 196 x 11. Weight in Grams: 152.
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Main Market Ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447271161
ISBN
9781447271161
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.02

Hardcover. Features many kinds of equine characters from war horses to cowboys' trusty steeds, from broken-down nags to playful colts, from wild horses to dream horses. This book also features the famous Trojan horse in Virgil's "Aeneid", only to see it from a quite different perspective in Matthea Harvey's whimsical "Inside the Good Idea". Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: DCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 110 x 18. Weight in Grams: 244.
Publisher
Everyman United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841597843
ISBN
9781841597843
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.10

Paperback. An explosive and thought-provoking piece of play exploring what happens when buried secrets catch up with you. But when it comes to sex and consent, are there really any blurred lines? Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 13. Weight in Grams: 110.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848425200
ISBN
9781848425200
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.51

Paperback. Home Front presents full-length collections by Bryony Doran and Isabel Palmer, both mothers of young British soldiers serving in Afghanistan; and two American poets, Jehanne Dubrow, wife of a serving US naval officer deployed to the Persian Gulf and other conflict zones, and Elyse Fenton, wife of a US army medic posted to Iraq. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: DCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Bloodaxe Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780373263
ISBN
9781780373263
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.20

Paperback. A new edition of the award-winning play about a student, a teacher, and the power of lies. Num Pages: 143 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 12. Weight in Grams: 190.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
143
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848422544
ISBN
9781848422544
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. A collection of essays on Elizabeth Bishop drawing on work presented at the first UK Elizabeth Bishop confrence, held at Newcastle University. It brings together papers by both academic critics and leading poets, including Michael Donaghy, Vicki Feaver, Deryn Rees-jones and Anne Stevenson. Series: Newcastle/Bloodaxe Poetry S. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2ABM; DCF; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
Bloodaxe Books Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852245566
ISBN
9781852245566
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.23

Hardcover. Sixteen short essays on places as varied as Glasgow and Norwich, Llanidloes and Sheffield, by the finest English Architectural writer of the Twentieth Century. Num Pages: 240 pages, 40. BIC Classification: 1DBK; DNF; JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 132 x 21. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
Notting Hill Editions
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907903816
ISBN
9781907903816
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Hardback. Translator(s): Pritchett, Frances W.; Cornwall, Owen T. A. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231182065
ISBN
9780231182065
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.47
€ 42.58

Paperback. New retrospective by one of Scotland's most distinguished poets. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 422.
Publisher
Bloodaxe Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852249984
ISBN
9781852249984
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.20

Paperback. Mandy has been picked on at school for as long as she can remember. That's why she is delighted when cheeky, daring, full-of-fun Tanya picks her as a friend. Mum isn't happy - she thinks Tanya is a bad girl and a bad influence. Mandy's sure Tanya can only get her out of trouble not into it. But, can she? Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 6. Weight in Grams: 88.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854599100
ISBN
9781854599100
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

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