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paperback. Offers the first book-length study of the theory and practice of "abandoning the body"(self-immolation) in Chinese Buddhism. This book examines the hagiographical accounts of all those who made offerings of their own bodies and places them in historical, social, cultural, and doctrinal context. Series: Kuroda Studies in East Asian Buddhism. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HREP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Hawaii Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780824867898
- ISBN
- 9780824867898
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.42
€ 28.42
paperback. Reevaluating the method of scientific investigation, the author provides a bold philosophical framework for developing and assessing archaeologists' theories of the past. More informed and judicious decisions, the author asserts, are made when archaeologists explore questions such as: How can theories be adjusted when anomalies are revealed? Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: HDW; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- New ed
- SKU
- V9781566391603
- ISBN
- 9781566391603
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 44.13
€ 48.99
€ 44.13
Paperback. The texts presented in these pages reflect not one kind of dissent but various kinds, some of which, in becoming empowered, might turn against others. Together they express an American society and culture in continuing argument with itself. Editor(s): Mooney, James. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: HB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Canada Ltd Canada
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781933385006
- ISBN
- 9781933385006
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.83
€ 48.83
Paperback. Contains the first English translations of a group of important eighteenth-century German essays that address the question, 'What is Enlightenment?'. This book includes interpretive essays by historians and philosophers, which examine the origins of eighteenth-century debate on Enlightenment and explore its significance for the present. Editor(s): Schmidt, James. Series: Philosophical Traditions S. Num Pages: 500 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLH; HBLL; HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 35. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 500
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520202269
- ISBN
- 9780520202269
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.40
€ 46.99
€ 33.40
Paperback. Multimedia Histories: From the Magic Lantern to the Internet is the first book to explore in detail the vital connections between today's digital culture and an absorbing history of screen entertainments and technologies. Its range of coverage moves from the magic lantern, the stereoscope and early film to the DVD and the internet. Series: Exeter Studies in Film History. Num Pages: 302 pages, illustrated with about 30 photographs. BIC Classification: APF; APT; HBT; JFD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 167 x 18. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Exeter Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780859897730
- ISBN
- 9780859897730
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.17
€ 44.17
Paperback. Editor(s): Elkins, James; Naef, Maja. Num Pages: 298 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania State University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780271050652
- ISBN
- 9780271050652
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 35.39
€ 45.99
€ 35.39
Paperback. A collection of essays exploring how the methodologies of the history of art have been used to understand and address the Christian content of artistic works, from early iconography to the work of postwar modernists. Editor(s): Romaine, James; Stratford, Linda. Num Pages: 376 pages, 24 Colour + 17 B&W. BIC Classification: AC; AGR; HRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 151 x 20. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- James Clarke & Co Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780718893361
- ISBN
- 9780718893361
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.73
€ 74.73
paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HRC; HRH; HRLK; JFC; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania State University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780271016337
- ISBN
- 9780271016337
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 34.01
€ 43.99
€ 34.01
Paperback. Facsimile reprint. Originally published: 1981. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 418 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; HPQ; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 24. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691612225
- ISBN
- 9780691612225
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.75€ 54.65
€ 70.75
€ 54.65
Hardback. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 242 x 15. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748690886
- ISBN
- 9780748690886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.22
€ 157.22
Paperback. By reconstructing the teachings of classic thinkers to reflect the scientific understanding of the world, this title shows how to 'green' the Catholic faith: to value the goodness and beauty of creation, to acknowledge the kinship of all creatures, to use creation with gratitude and restraint, and to live virtuously within the earth community. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCM; HRCX6; RNA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589012684
- ISBN
- 9781589012684
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.74
€ 41.74
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 314 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 2AB; DSB; DSK; HBTB; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691638713
- ISBN
- 9780691638713
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.41
€ 147.41
Paperback. Examines the central themes and concepts that are indispensable to an informed understanding of Islamic religion and society. This book focuses on a single aspect of the religion. It is suitable for those who wish to know how Islam relates to vital concepts in religion and society. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 148 x 31. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 445
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851687107
- ISBN
- 9781851687107
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.15
€ 28.15
Hardcover. Examines the central themes and concepts that are indispensable to an informed understanding of Islamic religion and society. This book focuses on a single aspect of the religion. It is suitable for those who wish to know how Islam relates to vital concepts in religion and society. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 37. Weight in Grams: 892.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851687114
- ISBN
- 9781851687114
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.17
€ 78.17
Hardcover.
- Publisher
- Gilgamesh Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 215
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908531339
- ISBN
- 9781908531339
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.48
€ 33.99
€ 29.48
Hardcover. Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi's great poem, the Mathnawi is one of the best known and most influential works of Muslim mysticism. Nicholson's critical edition is based on the oldest known manuscripts, including the earliest, dated 1278 and preserved in the Mevlana Museum at Konya. Editor(s): Nicholson, Reynold A. Num Pages: 529 pages, notes, translation, commentary. BIC Classification: 2BXF; DCQ; DSBB; DSC; HRH; HRLK2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 220 x 147 x 32. Weight in Grams: 758. English Translation. 529 pages, notes, translation, commentary. Editor(s): Nicholson, Reynold A. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 2BXF; DCQ; DSBB; DSC; HRH; HRLK2. Dimension: 220 x 147 x 32. Weight: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Gibb Memorial Trust
- Edition
- 2Rev Ed
- Number of pages
- 529
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780906094105
- ISBN
- 9780906094105
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.02
€ 26.99
€ 25.02
Hardcover. MawlanaJalal al-Din Rumi's poem, the Mathnawi, is one of the best known and most influential works of Muslim mysticism. Nicholson's critical edition is based on the oldest known manuscript, including the earliest, dated 1278, and preserved in the Mawlana Museum at Qonya. Editor(s): Nicholson, Reynold A. Num Pages: 373 pages, 373 & 474 pages. BIC Classification: 2BXF; DCQ; DSBB; DSC; HRH; HRLK2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 158 x 62. Weight in Grams: 1397.
- Publisher
- Gibb Memorial Trust
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780906094280
- ISBN
- 9780906094280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.65€ 73.45
€ 76.65
€ 73.45
Paperback. The Work of Day and Night is Imam Suyuti's collection of the daily and nightly practices of the Prophet of Islam and includes instructions on how to follow the Prophet in everyday actions and supplications. Translator(s): Jameer, Rashad. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: HRHC; HRLD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- The Islamic Texts Society United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903682890
- ISBN
- 9781903682890
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.15
€ 18.99
€ 14.15
Hardcover. MawlanaJalal al-Din Rumi's poem, the Mathnawi, is one of the best known and most influential works of Muslim mysticism. Nicholson's critical edition is based on the oldest known manuscript, including the earliest, dated 1278, and preserved in the Mawlana Museum at Qonya. Editor(s): Nicholson, Reynold A. Num Pages: notes, translation, commentary. BIC Classification: 2BXF; DCQ; DSBB; DSC; HRH; HRLK2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 158. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1971
- Publisher
- Gibb Memorial Trust United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780718902056
- ISBN
- 9780718902056
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.07€ 52.38
€ 53.07
€ 52.38
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- New, Translation
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198783435
- ISBN
- 9780198783435
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.27
€ 16.99
€ 13.27