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Paperback. This work weaves its interpretation of Jewish culture in the Palestine of late antiquity on the warp of a singular rabbinic text "Lamentations Rabbah". The textual analyses that form the core of the book are informed by a range of theoretical paradigms rarely brought to bear on rabbinic literature. Translator(s): Stein, Batya. Series: Contraversions: Jews & Other Differences. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HRJ; HRLC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 425.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804732277
ISBN
9780804732277
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 34.36

Hardback. This work weaves its interpretation of Jewish culture in the Palestine of late antiquity on the warp of a singular rabbinic text "Lamentations Rabbah". The textual analyses that form the core of the book are informed by a range of theoretical paradigms rarely brought to bear on rabbinic literature. Translator(s): Stein, Batya. Series: Contraversions: Jews & Other Differences. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HRJ; HRLC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 550.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804732260
ISBN
9780804732260
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.58

Paperback. An historical study of the Soviet labour camp movement based on recently declassified archives. The book examines the operations of the camp system both from within - who staffed it and how it worked - and as an integral part of Soviet totalitarianism. Num Pages: 234 pages, photographs, tables, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW; JPHX; JPVH1; JPVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc United States
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780765604279
ISBN
9780765604279
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.06

Hardback. The end of communism has revived the historical debate about Russia's relations with both the West and the East. This work surveys the public and private relations between Russia and Islam and concludes these are more complex than is usually recognized. Series: Studies in Russian and East European History and Society. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1FB; HBJD; HBJF1; HRH; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333683545
ISBN
9780333683545
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.00

Hardback. Translates the logical treatises of Galileo's Latin manuscript and tries to make them intelligible to the modern reader. The translation is prefaced with an introduction describing the contents of the manuscript, the sources from which it derives and how it relates to his other writings. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 268 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPL; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 550.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792315780
ISBN
9780792315780
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.10

Paperback. .
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
390
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1 Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872209374
ISBN
9780872209374
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.99

Spanning Galileo's career, this title presents an annotated translation of Galileo's important writings as judged by their historical impact from the 17th century to the present. It provides those writings that bear closely on key developments in physics, astronomy, epistemology, and scientific methodology, and those relevant to general culture. Num Pages: 390 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCB; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 149 x 27. Weight in Grams: 548.
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
380
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872209381
ISBN
9780872209381
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.63
€ 40.81

Hardback. John Locke's theory of personal identity underlies modern discussion of the nature of persons and selves - yet it is widely thought to be wrong. This book argues that in fact it is Locke's critics who are wrong, and that the famous objections to his theory are invalid. Series: Princeton Monographs in Philosophy. Num Pages: 280 pages, 4 line illus. BIC Classification: HPCD; HPCF; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 146 x 222 x 24. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691147574
ISBN
9780691147574
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.00
€ 42.58

Paperback. John Locke's theory of personal identity underlies all modern discussion of the nature of persons and selves - yet it is widely thought to be wrong. This book argues that in fact it is Locke's critics who are wrong, and that the famous objections to his theory are invalid. Series: Princeton Monographs in Philosophy. Num Pages: 280 pages, 4 line illus. BIC Classification: HPCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Edition
Updated edition with a New Preface
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691161006
ISBN
9780691161006
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.36

Hardcover. Does the self exist? If so, what is its nature? How long do selves last? Galen Strawson draws on literature and psychology as well as philosophy to discuss various ways we experience having or being a self. He argues that it is legitimate to say that there is such a thing as the self, distinct from the human being. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 193 x 330 x 26. Weight in Grams: 632.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198777885
ISBN
9780198777885
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 115.91

Paperback. Supernatural and Philosophy introduces fans of the show to the big philosophical topics relating to the long-running hit show Supernatural , covering thorny issues in a fun and accessible way. Even those unfamiliar with the show will find fascinating insights into Heaven, Hell, Angels, Demons, God, Lucifer, and Good and Evil. Editor(s): Foresman, Galen A. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; HPX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118615959
ISBN
9781118615959
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.40

Hardcover. The Critical Thinking Toolkit is a comprehensive compendium that equips readers with the essential knowledge and methods for clear, analytical, logical thinking and critique in a range of scholarly contexts and everyday situations. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: HPL; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 600.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470659960
ISBN
9780470659960
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.41

Paperback. The Critical Thinking Toolkit is a comprehensive compendium that equips readers with the essential knowledge and methods for clear, analytical, logical thinking and critique in a range of scholarly contexts and everyday situations. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: HPL; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 170 x 21. Weight in Grams: 474.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470658697
ISBN
9780470658697
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.07

Paperback. The first illustrated edition of these remarkable first hand diaries from Italy's foreign minister during the 2nd World War Num Pages: 496 pages, 64 b & w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JJH; BJ; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 234 x 36. Weight in Grams: 742.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781554487
ISBN
9781781554487
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.36

Paperback. Bringing together advice and information from a group of eminent scholars, this title aims to develop in the reader an informed and realistic approach to the mechanisms for accessing and handling manuscripts in what may be limited time. It is suitable for students and fledgling researchers in Anglo-Saxon history and literature. Editor(s): Owen-Crocker, Gale R. Series: Exeter Medieval Texts and Studies. Num Pages: 336 pages, c. 50 b&w, c. 70 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABA; ACK; CFL; DSBB; HBLC; HDDM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 169 x 25. Weight in Grams: 846.
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859898416
ISBN
9780859898416
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.09

Hardback. Editor(s): Owen-Crocker, Gale R.; Schneider, Brian W. Series: Pubns Manchester Centre for Anglo-Saxon Studies. Num Pages: 318 pages. BIC Classification: HBLC. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 736.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Number of pages
318
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843838777
ISBN
9781843838777
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.64

Hardback. Editor(s): Mattox, Gale; Grenier, Stephen. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; HBWS4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804794442
ISBN
9780804794442
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 140.77

Hardback. This guide is an introduction to the core areas of metaphysics. It brings together sixteen internationally respected philosophers who examine topics including causation, temporality, ontology, personal identity, idealism, and realism. Editor(s): Gale, Richard M. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Guides. Num Pages: 360 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 177 x 30. Weight in Grams: 772.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631221203
ISBN
9780631221203
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 152.18

Hardback. "Identifying so many individuals and locating bibliographic data on their works are profound achievements, and the authors have done a laudable job." -ARBA Series: ATLA Bibliography Series. Num Pages: 393 pages, Plans, transparencies, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; GBCR; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 141 x 26. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
393
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810823617
ISBN
9780810823617
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 152.99

Paperback. On March 12, 1127, Charles the Good, Count of Flanders, was slain in the church of Saint Donatian in Bruges in a plot devised by an embittered noble family. This title presents a portrait of the day-to-day political and social unrest that followed in the wake of Charles' murder and the military battles to control Flanders. Translator(s): Ross, James Bruce. Series: Records of Western Civilization Series. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDB; 3H; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231136716
ISBN
9780231136716
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 30.85

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