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Paperback. Linking the underlying sexual basis of religion to death, this title offers an array of insights into incest, prostitution, marriage, murder, sadism, sacrifice and violence, as well as includes comments on Freud, Sade and Saint Theresa. Translator(s): Dalwood, Mary. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; JHBK5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 238.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9780141195568
ISBN
9780141195568
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.14

Paperback. Since the publication in France of his Oeuvres Completes in the mid-1970s, the breadth of Bataille's writing and influence has become increasingly apparent across the disciplines in, for example, the fields of literature, art, art history, philosophy, critical theory, sociology, economics, and anthropology. Editor(s): Botting, Fred; Wilson, Scott. Series: Blackwell Readers. Num Pages: 368 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 2ADF; DN; HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 518.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631199595
ISBN
9780631199595
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.71

Paperback. Editor(s): Kendall, Stuart. Translator(s): Kendall, Michelle. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 19. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Edition
First edition
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816635054
ISBN
9780816635054
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.37

Paperback. The three volumes address what Georges Bataille sees as the paradox of utility: namely, if being useful means serving a further end, then the ultimate end of utility can only be uselessness. Translator(s): Hurley, Robert. Num Pages: 460 pages. BIC Classification: HPC; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 227 x 34. Weight in Grams: 708.
Publisher
Zone Books United States
Number of pages
460
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780942299212
ISBN
9780942299212
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.12

hardcover. The ten-volume Colonial Series, covering the years 1748-1775, takes the young Washington through his command of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War and then focuses on his political and business activities as a Virginia planter during the fifteen years before the American Revolution.

Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1089.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813912363
ISBN
9780813912363
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.02

Paperback. Through nine seasons the TV show Supernatural has delved into social, philosophical, literary, and theological themes that not only add depth to the show, but reflect our era's intellectual concerns. This book contextualizes Supernatural within the renaissance of the fantastic in pop culture and traces its roots in folklore and Biblical narrative. Editor(s): Hansen, R. Num Pages: 235 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AB; AP; HRAM; JFC; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 304.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
235
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349489619
ISBN
9781349489619
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.78

Hardback. Offers growing boys encouragement to: show God's love when being a good friend; honor their parents by behaving well; practice patience as they help others - including brothers and sisters; demonstrate the Golden Rule by being generous; and, follow through as a faithful, obedient boy. Illustrator(s): Luenebrink, Judy. Num Pages: 32 pages. BIC Classification: HRCV9; YQRC. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 229 x 229 x 10. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. United States
Number of pages
32
Condition
New
SKU
V9780736917827
ISBN
9780736917827
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.73

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 466 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCC9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 828.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
466
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691652160
ISBN
9780691652160
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 239.66

Paperback. Revealing the richness and depth of understanding that chaplaincy brings to direct work with patients, these in-depth case studies and critical responses from other chaplains and healthcare professionals give insight into spiritual carer-patient work in a range of settings and the vital work of chaplains in the healthcare team. Editor(s): Fitchett, George; Nolan, Steve. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 b&w. BIC Classification: HRLK; MB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 440.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849059763
ISBN
9781849059763
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.40

Paperback. An attractive reissue of the late Bishop George Appleton's celebrated selection of over 1,100 prayers from many centuries and many traditions, including Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Iranian, Shinto, Classical Greek and Latin, native American, and Baha'i. Includes a subject index as well as an index of authors and sources. Editor(s): Appleton, George. Series: Oxford Books of Prose & Verse. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: HRLD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 26. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199561230
ISBN
9780199561230
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. This book offers a fresh and rounded perspective on the English Revolution of the 1640s. It uses detailed evidence to show how the economic requirement for parliament's services underpinned a demand for political change. It suggests that this took shape through a working 'discourse' of ideas about the status of representative forms. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBJD1; JPA; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
332
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349363032
ISBN
9781349363032
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.80

Hardcover. This book offers a fresh and rounded perspective on the English Revolution of the 1640s. It uses detailed evidence to show how the economic requirement for parliament's services underpinned a demand for political change. It suggests that this took shape through a working 'discourse' of ideas about the status of representative forms. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; HBLH; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230553224
ISBN
9780230553224
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.76

Paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 5AQ; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 128 x 9. Weight in Grams: 86.
Publisher
Wooden Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904263197
ISBN
9781904263197
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.37

Paperback. After its early introduction into the English colonies in North America, slavery in the United States lasted as a legal institution until the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865. This book demonstrates that slavery was indeed an essential part of the foundation of the nascent republic. Num Pages: 408 pages, 1 line drawing, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLH; HBLL; HBTS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
408
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226846705
ISBN
9780226846705
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 28.00

Hardback. This is the story of two immigrants, William and Katherine Brueckmann, who started a new life in America's first industrial city, Paterson New Jersey Committed to a socialist dream, they struggled to improve life for fellow immigrants, but their vision of a socialist America was never realized. Num Pages: 205 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEJ; GTB; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; JHMC; KND; KNXB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 19. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
205
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823221332
ISBN
9780823221332
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.62

paperback. This is the story of two immigrants, William and Katherine Brueckmann, who started a new life in America's first industrial city, Paterson New Jersey Committed to a socialist dream, they struggled to improve life for fellow immigrants, but their vision of a socialist America was never realized. Num Pages: 205 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEJ; GTB; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; JHMC; KND; KNXB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 9. Weight in Grams: 361.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
205
Condition
New
Edition
2nd Edition
SKU
V9780823221349
ISBN
9780823221349
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.30

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 414 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JH; 3JJC; HBJD; HBTB; JNF; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 914.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
414
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691638782
ISBN
9780691638782
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 215.73

Paperback. The Catholic Church is entering a new era. The curtain is coming down on the Church defined by the 16th-century Counter-Reformation, and a new Catholicism is taking the stage: evangelical Catholicism, which confronts head-on the secular hostility of the postmodern age. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCV; HRCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 141 x 24. Weight in Grams: 328.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Basic Books
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780465075676
ISBN
9780465075676
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.25

Paperback. What it means to live, believe, and see things as a Catholic, from the bestselling theologian and biographer of Pope John Paul II Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: HRA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 371.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Basic Books
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780465028320
ISBN
9780465028320
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.46

Paperback. Gives a first-hand look at war from inside a B-17 bomber in WWII. This book describes the bitter cold at altitude, gut-wrenching fear, lethal shrapnel from flak, and German fighters darting through the bomber formation like feeding sharks. Num Pages: 237 pages, 30 b/w photos. BIC Classification: HBG; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Stackpole Books United States
Number of pages
237
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811733885
ISBN
9780811733885
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.98

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