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East Asia, Far East

Paperback. The Ming dynasty (1368-1644) is regarded as Chinas golden age, equivalent in British history to the Elizabethan era. Through the themes of people and places and a wealth of objects, this book provides an introduction to the Ming period. Num Pages: 96 pages, 80 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3H; 3JB; 3JD; HBJF; HBLC; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 191 x 10. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
British Museum Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714124834
ISBN
9780714124834
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.65

Paperback. Lost in modern myth, false history and general misinterpretation, ninjas have been misrepresented for many years. This book explores the truth and lies surrounding their history and skills. Num Pages: 240 pages, 130 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; HBW; WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 165 x 16. Weight in Grams: 620.
Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752492100
ISBN
9780752492100
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.65

Hardcover. A textbook on Chinese Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology in the English language. It discusses seventy gynecological conditions with consideration given to differentiation between conditions, the advised treatment using acupuncture and herbs, prevention and prognosis. Num Pages: 1092 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; MJT; MX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 192 x 46. Weight in Grams: 2206. 1092 pages, illustrations. A textbook on Chinese Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology in the English language. It discusses seventy gynecological conditions with consideration given to differentiation between conditions, the advised treatment using acupuncture and herbs, prevention and prognosis. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPC; MJT; MX. Dimension: 251 x 192 x 46. Weight: 2210.
Publisher
Churchill Livingstone
Number of pages
1092
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780443104220
ISBN
9780443104220
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.54

Paperback.

China?s ambition is to rise peacefully. Avoiding fierce conflicts with its Asian neighbors is essential to this goal. Jonathan Holslag makes a brilliant case for the geopolitical dilemma facing the rising China, and his argument that China will likely enter into major conflict with Asia is compelling and thoughtful. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 288.

Publisher
Polity
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745688251
ISBN
9780745688251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.57

Paperback. Begins with the British public's first encounter with Tibetan culture in 1854. This book examines the role of imperial collectors and photographers in representations of the region and visits competing museums of Tibet in India and Lhasa. Series: Buddhism and Modernity. Num Pages: 328 pages, 19 colour plates, 50 halftones, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; ACBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 177 x 21. Weight in Grams: 644.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226213170
ISBN
9780226213170
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 25.84

Paperback. Why did almost 1000 highly educated "student soldiers" volunteer to serve in Japan's kamikaze operations at the end of World War II, even though Japan was losing the war? This study of the role of the state in pushing imperial ideology shows the power of symbolic communication. Num Pages: 376 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; HBJF; HBWQ; JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 25. Weight in Grams: 582.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226620916
ISBN
9780226620916
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.83

Hardcover. Num Pages: 104 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AJC; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 304 x 238 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1054.
Publisher
Kodansha USA
Number of pages
104
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781568364438
ISBN
9781568364438
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 32.56

Paperback. The Division of Heaven and Earth is one of the most influential and important books from Tibet in the modern era -- a passionate indictment of Chinese policies and an eloquent analysis of protests that swept Tibet from March 2008 as a re-awakening of Tibetan national consciousness and solidarity. Translator(s): Akester, Matthew. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; JPFN; JPSL; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 23. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849046770
ISBN
9781849046770
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.68

Paperback. Explores and describes techniques of cupping in the context of TCM theory. This title provides a set of practical guidelines to applying this technique for various common conditions, and looks closely at issues of safety, expectation and theoretical principles of action. Num Pages: 372 pages, Approx. 210 illustrations (150 in full color). BIC Classification: 1FPC; MX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 276 x 14. Weight in Grams: 934.
Publisher
Churchill Livingstone
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780702043529
ISBN
9780702043529
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.67

Paperback. Presents an array of Chinese art. This book offers a closer look at the variety of styles, decoration, motifs and patterns and the sheer craftsmanship of Chinese culture. By showing the artwork alongside a detail, it provides a fresh view of each object which often allows intriguing comparisons between seemingly unrelated objects and media. Num Pages: 144 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 217 x 14. Weight in Grams: 586.
Publisher
British Museum Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714124797
ISBN
9780714124797
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.46

Hardback. Translation of: Schlafender Lotos, trunkenes Huhn. Translator(s): Margolis, Karen. Series: Arts & Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History. Num Pages: 216 pages, 48 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBTB; JFCV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 241 x 22. Weight in Grams: 534.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
216
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231161862
ISBN
9780231161862
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.37

Paperback. A look at the remarkable Chinese performance artist, sculptor and painter. Series: Contemporary artists series. Num Pages: 160 pages. Dimension: 253 x 290 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1048.
Publisher
Phaidon Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714849249
ISBN
9780714849249
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 25.16

Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 350 Color Photographs and Diagrams. BIC Classification: 1FPC; WMB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 283 x 219 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1228.
Publisher
Shanghai Press United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Hardcover with Jacket
Condition
New
SKU
V9781602200104
ISBN
9781602200104
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 36.63

Hardback. Num Pages: 264 pages, 20 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFC; JFSJ1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 20. .
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Edition
First edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816647262
ISBN
9780816647262
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.46

Hardcover. From the 1860s through to the early 20th century the rise of Japonisme and the Art Nouveau movement meant that few could ignore or resist the obsession with all things Japanese. This book includes examples of the designed and executed decorative arts of the Meiji periods from the Khalili Collection. Editor(s): Irvine, Gregory. Num Pages: 240 pages, 220 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JJC; ACBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 327 x 28. Weight in Grams: 2072.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500239131
ISBN
9780500239131
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.48
€ 45.13

Hardcover. This samurai strategy books is the first widely available English translation of Yamamoto Kansuke's classic treatise on strategy and tactic Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBW; JWA; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 206 x 20. Weight in Grams: 282.
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Annotated,Hardcover with Jacket
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804847834
ISBN
9780804847834
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 12.01

Paperback. "First edition published in Japan in 1979 by Kodansha International."--Title page verso. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; ACBP; AFC; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 294 x 208 x 9. Weight in Grams: 450.
Publisher
Kodansha USA
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781568365251
ISBN
9781568365251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 24.96

Paperback. Series: Survival. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 2GJ; CJB; WTH; WTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Tuttle Shokai Inc Japan
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9784805313626
ISBN
9784805313626
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.16

Paperback. Num Pages: 106 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HPDF; WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 141 x 4. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing United States
Number of pages
106
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804835206
ISBN
9780804835206
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.61

Paperback. Drawing on eye-witness accounts, official Ming histories, and African, Arab and Indian sources, this work shows readers the inside of China's most illustrious scientific and technological era. It sheds light on the historical and cultural context in which this great civilization thrived. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 pp halftones, line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3H; HBJF; HBLC; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 342.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
252
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195112078
ISBN
9780195112078
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 16.77

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