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Hardcover. This large and sumptuous volume highlights the diversity and value of the Houghton's collections. It contains reproductions ranging from ancient and medieval manuscripts to the earliest printed books to the works of some of the twentieth-century's most important and interesting authors, artists, and designers. Num Pages: 270 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: GBCR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 380 x 280 x 50. Weight in Grams: 3000.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1967
Publisher
Houghton Library of the Harvard College Library
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674408500
ISBN
9780674408500
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.94
€ 80.55

Hardcover. Provides information on topics ranging from nucleosynthesis to crystal chemistry, from the systematics of chemical variation in the earth's core to the composition of complex organics. This book illustrates the physicochemical principles and various natural processes that can explain observed compositional changes in natural substances. Num Pages: 440 pages, 164 line illus., 84 tables. BIC Classification: GBC; RBGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 857.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691009384
ISBN
9780691009384
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 88.74
€ 68.48

Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBCR; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 156 x 234 x 20. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691023939
ISBN
9780691023939
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.79
€ 44.89

Hardback. Offers access to Kierkegaard's complex authorship and the extraordinary range of subjects he addressed in his writing. This title helps readers to survey Kierkegaard's dual authorship, pseudonymous and signed; his numerous biblical allusions; his references to Christianity, God, and love; and his frequent use of analogies. Series: Kierkegaard's Writings. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: GBCR; HPCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 37. Weight in Grams: 799.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691032252
ISBN
9780691032252
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 168.01
€ 124.00

Hardback. Features miniatures and cuttings from medieval and Renaissance manuscripts. This book features the major schools of illumination that flourished in Europe from the fourteenth to the sixteenth century. Series: Robert Lehman Collection Catalogues. Num Pages: 256 pages, 250 illus., including 33 color plates 217 duotones. BIC Classification: ACK; ACN; AKLB; GBCR; WFU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 287 x 228 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1650.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691059716
ISBN
9780691059716
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.12
€ 79.12

Hardback. David - the greatest king of Israel, the founder of Jerusalem, and one of the pivotal figures of the Old Testament - was a source of inspiration for artists and their patrons throughout the medieval world. This book is a survey of the profusion of David's images in both Byzantium and the West, providing a guide to a range of medieval depictions. Editor(s): Hourihane, Colum. Series: Publications of the Department of Art & Archaeology, Princeton University. Num Pages: 408 pages, 111 halftones. BIC Classification: 3H; ACK; AGR; GBC; HRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 176 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1134.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691095462
ISBN
9780691095462
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.82
€ 63.58

Hardback. Explains the key elements of the world economy and provides a step to further research for students and scholars in public policy, international studies, business, the broader social sciences, and for economic policy professionals. This title includes entries covering topics in international trade, finance, production, and economic development. Editor(s): Reinert, Kenneth A.; Rajan, Ramkishen S.; Glass, Amy Joycelyn; Davis, Lewis S. Num Pages: 1336 pages, 53 line illus. 35 tables. BIC Classification: GBC; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 220 x 335 x 82. Weight in Grams: 3570.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
1336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691128122
ISBN
9780691128122
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 395.17
€ 302.45

Hardback. Suitable for those interested in US history and politics, this encyclopedia covers the major forces that have shaped American politics from the founding to today. It traces the history of political institutions, parties, and founding documents. It explains ideas, philosophies, and movements that shaped American politics. Editor(s): Kazin, Michael; Edwards, Rebecca; Rothman, Adam. Num Pages: 1056 pages, 44 halftones. 3 line illus. 8 tables. 7 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBC; HBJK; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 265 x 210 x 71. Weight in Grams: 2840.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
1056
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691129716
ISBN
9780691129716
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 395.17
€ 302.10

Paperback. A collection of quotations on various things from the relationship between church and state to the status of women. It lays out the positions of the founders of America on more than seventy topics, including the afterlife, the death of loved ones, the raising of children, the reliability of biblical texts, and the nature of Islam and Judaism. Editor(s): Hutson, James H. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: GBCQ; HRA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691133836
ISBN
9780691133836
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.47

Hardback. Documents Albert Einstein's visible public persona in his correspondence, honors and prizes, lectures and travels, articles, and the many solicitations asking him to join public initiatives. Editor(s): Buchwald, Diana Kormos; Rosenkranz, Ze'ev; Sauer, Tilman; Illy, Jozsef; Holmes, Virginia Iris. Series: The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein. Num Pages: 712 pages, 24 halftones. BIC Classification: GBC; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 190 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1485.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
696
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691141909
ISBN
9780691141909
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 188.12
€ 141.38

Hardback. A work about the rich holdings of Greek manuscripts and miniatures in Princeton, New Jersey, housed in the Firestone Library and the art museum of Princeton University, in the Scheide Library, and in Princeton Theological Seminary. It features key monuments in the history of Byzantine illumination. Series: Publications of the Department of Art & Archaeology, Princeton University. Num Pages: 544 pages, 250 color illus. 29 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DVG; GBCR; HBLC; HBLH; WCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 312 x 236 x 49. Weight in Grams: 2982.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691143873
ISBN
9780691143873
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 227.17
€ 175.65

Hardback. The father of existentialism, Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a philosopher who could write like an angel. Drawing from the authoritative Princeton editions of Kierkegaard's writings, this book presents a selection of his wit and wisdom, as well as a stimulating introduction to his life and work. Editor(s): Marino, Gordon. Num Pages: 304 pages, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: GBCQ; HPCD; HRAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 192 x 111 x 25. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691155302
ISBN
9780691155302
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.20

Hardcover. Editor(s): Hughes, Richard. Num Pages: 520 pages, 0. BIC Classification: GBC; MJN; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 33. Weight in Grams: 936.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
SKU
V9780727910806
ISBN
9780727910806
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.87

Paperback. Num Pages: 215 pages, 0. BIC Classification: GBC; MB; VFD; WH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 137 x 13. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
215
Condition
New
SKU
V9780727912046
ISBN
9780727912046
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 51.78

Hardcover. Num Pages: 328 pages, 18 illustrations. BIC Classification: GBCR; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 196 x 254 x 24. Weight in Grams: 810.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780727918697
ISBN
9780727918697
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 216.55

Paperback. This fascinating compendium of hundreds of lists providing thousands of interesting and entertaining facts, terms and trivia about literature, related to genres, literary periods, themes, authors, characters and awards. Editor(s): Strouf, Judie L.H. Num Pages: 432 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: DSB; GBC; WDKX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 178 x 31. Weight in Grams: 778.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Pearson Education (US) United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780735201217
ISBN
9780735201217
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 27.64

Paperback. Culture, Raymond Williams once wrote, is one of the most difficult words in language. Since then the concept has become part of our everyday vocabulary; it is used in a variety of different contexts: to describe the behaviour of corporations or criminals; to provide personal and national identity; it even gives its name to a Department of State. Series: Key Concepts. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBCY; JFC; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 248.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745623818
ISBN
9780745623818
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.66

Hardback. The Dictionary of Globalization provides a critical overview of the contemporary globalization debate, bringing together all the disparate elements of a vast and ever-growing literature. Framed by a lively introductory chapter the dictionary comprises an A-Z of entries covering every major aspect of the globalization debate. Num Pages: 266 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
266
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745634401
ISBN
9780745634401
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.25

Paperback. One of the defining features of the post-9/11 world is the extentto which terrorism has become a key organising principle fordomestic and international politics. Series: Dictionaries Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, figures. BIC Classification: GBC; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 392.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745643021
ISBN
9780745643021
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.23

Hardback. This bibliography aims to identify not only every book purporting to describe the countries of the world, published in English before 1888, but also all the editions of those books. An introduction to the 993 entries describes special geography as a genre and sets it in an historical context. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JB; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; GBCR; RGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 1066.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Edition
1St Edition
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774804448
ISBN
9780774804448
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 204.03

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