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Paperback. A pioneering study of Zhu Xi's reading of the Analects, this book demonstrates how commentary is both informed by a text and informs future readings, and highlights the importance of interlinear commentary as a genre in Chinese philosophy. Num Pages: 184 pages, 20 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3H; HPDF; HRKN1; HRLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press New York
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231128650
- ISBN
- 9780231128650
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.94
€ 33.99
€ 24.94
Paperback. For much of the twentieth century, Confucianism was condemned by Westerners and East Asians alike as antithetical to modernity. This book shows how classical Confucian theory - with its emphasis on family ties, self-improvement, education, and the social good - is highly relevant to the pressing dilemmas. Editor(s): Bell, Daniel A. Series: Ethikon Series in Comparative Ethics. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; HRKN1; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691130057
- ISBN
- 9780691130057
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.28
€ 40.99
€ 29.28
Paperback. Bringing together popular articles and new work from Damo Mitchell and his students at the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts, this book covers intriguing but rarely discussed topics. Discover the importance of the pineal gland, learn to find contentment in centeredness rather than excitement, explore the Five Spirits of Daoism, and much more. Series: Daoist Nei Gong. Num Pages: 312 pages, 86 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRKN5; WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 233 x 30. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848193215
- ISBN
- 9781848193215
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.36
€ 32.36
Paperback. Damo Mitchell explains the practice of Nei Dan, which has until very recently been a closely guarded secret, in a way that is comprehensible for practitioners in the West. It contains full guidance for practice, explanations of the underlying theory, and literal descriptions of the tangible results to be expected at each stage of practice. Series: Daoist Nei Gong. Num Pages: 384 pages, 168 b&w images. BIC Classification: HRKN5; WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 246 x 29. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848192560
- ISBN
- 9781848192560
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.32
€ 40.99
€ 40.32
paperback. Based on eyewitness accounts of rituals conducted at the height of Inca rule, this is a key document that provides an unparalleled account of the prayers and religious celebrations of the Inca in a context of rapidly changing cultural practices. Series: The William and Bettye Nowlin Series in Art, History, and Culture of the Western Hemisphere. Num Pages: 186 pages, 5 maps, 9 b&w photos, 7 line drawings, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; HRKP; JFHF; JFSL9; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 508. Weight in Grams: 249.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292743984
- ISBN
- 9780292743984
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.87
€ 20.99
€ 20.87
Paperback. the Myths and Legends of the Ancient Worlds, from Greece, Rome and Egypt to the Norse and Celtic Lands, Through Persia and India to China and the Far East. 512 pages, over 1000 photographs. Deals with the myths and legends of the ancient worlds, from Greece, Rome and Egypt to the Norse and Celtic lands, through Persia and India to China and the Far East. This title offers a comprehensive A to Z of the classic stories of gods and goddesses, heroes, warriors and mythical beasts, with copious cross-references. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: GBC; HRKP. Dimension: 221 x 169 x 30. Weight: 1244.
- Publisher
- Anness Publishing
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- New Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780191881
- ISBN
- 9781780191881
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.36
€ 16.99
€ 13.36
mass_market. Translator(s): Lau, D. C. Series: Penguin Great Ideas. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRKN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 178 x 110 x 5. Weight in Grams: 56.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780141023809
- ISBN
- 9780141023809
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Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.06
€ 10.99
€ 9.06
Paperback. Translator(s): Slingerland, Edward. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRKN1; HRLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 279
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Hackett Classics Series
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872206359
- ISBN
- 9780872206359
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.68
€ 25.99
€ 19.68
Paperback. Meant for a survey course or a course in which the Analects is one of the works studied, this volume provides a representative selection from Slingerland's translation of the work, including passages covering major themes. It contains an appendix of selected traditional commentaries. Also included are an Introduction, bibliography, and notes. Translator(s): Slingerland, Edward. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRKN1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207721
- ISBN
- 9780872207721
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.42
€ 17.99
€ 14.42
Paperback. Series: Phoenix Books. Num Pages: 396 pages, illustrations, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FMN; HRK; HRQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 236 x 21. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 396
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1976
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226285108
- ISBN
- 9780226285108
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 37.19
€ 47.99
€ 37.19
Paperback. What did the Romans know about their gods? Why did they perform the rituals of their religion, and what motivated them to change those rituals? This book proposes simple answers: in contrast to ancient Christians, who had faith, Romans had knowledge, and their knowledge was empirical in orientation. Series: Transformation of the Classical Heritage. Num Pages: 266 pages. BIC Classification: HBLA; HD; HRAX; HRC; HRKP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 376. Religion and the Roman Empire. Series: Transformation of the Classical Heritage. 266 pages. What did the Romans know about their gods? Why did they perform the rituals of their religion, and what motivated them to change those rituals? This book proposes simple answers: in contrast to ancient Christians, who had faith, Romans had knowledge, and their knowledge was empirical in orientation. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HBLA; HD; HRAX; HRC; HRKP. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight: 378.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 266
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520259867
- ISBN
- 9780520259867
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.15
€ 40.99
€ 29.15
Hardcover. Reconstructs the dynamic interaction between religious specialists and the colonial world that unfolded around them, considering how the discourse about religion shifted on both sides of the Spanish and Andean relationship in complex and unexpected ways. Num Pages: 474 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; 3J; HRAF; HRAX; HRC; HRKP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 33. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292756946
- ISBN
- 9780292756946
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.51
€ 71.51
Hardback. A thorough reference to the many deities, magical beings, mythical places, and ancient customs of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe Num Pages: 352 pages, 109 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DNN; HRKP5; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 237 x 29. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions Bear and Company
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620554807
- ISBN
- 9781620554807
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.22
€ 33.99
€ 22.22
Hardback. Offers an analysis of various accounts of the foundation of that most "mythical" of the Greek colonies - Cyrene, in eastern Libya. This book examines the Greeks' symbolic discourse to show that these modern concepts arose much later than commonly believed. Translator(s): Berman, Daniel W. Num Pages: 192 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DSBB; DSC; HRKP; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691114583
- ISBN
- 9780691114583
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.81€ 68.12
€ 88.81
€ 68.12
Paperback. This translation reveals the true wisdom and beauty of the Tao Te Ching and the accompanying introduction and commentaries make its meaning accessible, without any reduction of the complex thought within its pages. Chung-yuan Chang places the text in the context of Western metaphysics, making reference to many Western philosophers. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRKN5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 196 x 131 x 13. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848192010
- ISBN
- 9781848192010
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.57
€ 24.57
Paperback. The Inner Chapters are the oldest pieces of the larger collection of writings by several fourth, third, and second century B.C. authors that constitute the classic of Taoism, the Chuang-Tzu (or Zhuangzi). It is this core of ancient writings that is ascribed to Chuang-Tzu himself. Translator(s): Graham, A. C. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HRKN5; HRLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 293
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 4.1.2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872205819
- ISBN
- 9780872205819
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 21.48
€ 27.99
€ 21.48
Paperback. One of the great founders of Taoism, Chaung Tzu lived in the fourth century BC and is among the most enjoyable and intriguing personalities in the whole of Chinese philosophy. This work draws together the stories, tales, jokes and anecdotes that have gathered around the figure of Chuang Tzu. Translator(s): Palmer, Martin. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRKN5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140455373
- ISBN
- 9780140455373
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.81
€ 15.99
€ 11.81
Paperback. Examines the nature of existence, from the battle to grasp the purpose of life to the search for knowledge. This title describes perfection, perception, the value of skills and the truth revealed by complete understanding. Series: Penguin Great Ideas. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HRKN5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 113 x 11. Weight in Grams: 110.
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 176
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141192741
- ISBN
- 9780141192741
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.47
€ 10.99
€ 9.47
Paperback. The 2500-year-old tradition of Jainism offers a worldview seemingly compatible with the goals of environmental activism. This volume reflects the dynamic nature of the Jain faith and its willingness to engage in discussion on a modern social issue. Series: Religions of the World and Ecology. Num Pages: 292 pages. BIC Classification: HRKJ; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 147 x 16. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780945454342
- ISBN
- 9780945454342
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 26.85
€ 31.99
€ 26.85
Paperback. Myths in every culture explain our origins, the earths creation, gods and monsters, demons, the afterlife and the underworld. This book gathers together themes and stories from every culture, showing how myths share many common patterns, and how the human imagination is expressed in all its diversity. Num Pages: 352 pages, 410 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HRKP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 236 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1522.
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500291511
- ISBN
- 9780500291511
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.75
€ 33.99
€ 28.75