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paperback. In this volume, Muslim, Christian and Jewish writers explore the nature of the Islamic religion and its impact on a pluralistic society. Topics explored include the Islamic belief in God, revelation in the Abrahamic faiths, the Qur'anic conception of apostleship, and the nature of prophethood. Editor(s): Cohn-Sherbok, Dan. Series: Library of Philosophy and Religion. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRAF; HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 311.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- SKU
- V9780333690673
- ISBN
- 9780333690673
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.54
€ 71.54
Hardcover. This work presents an overview and critical evaluation of the different religious sub-groups within the contemporary Jewish community. It argues that what is now required is an alternative vision of Judaism based on an acceptance of the plurality which currently exists within modern Jewry. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 459.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333621011
- ISBN
- 9780333621011
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.93
€ 127.93
Paperback. Editor(s): Dan, Joseph. Num Pages: 340 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Edition
- New Ed
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814718124
- ISBN
- 9780814718124
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.10
€ 33.99
€ 31.10
Hardback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; HPX; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 17. .
- Publisher
- Scribe Publications
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781911344186
- ISBN
- 9781911344186
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.81
€ 13.99
€ 10.81
Paperback. "This warm and witty book does something wonderful: it brings the great ideas of philosophy into our lives. Young is a bright new voice."John Armstrong, author of Love, Life, Goethe: How to be Happy in an Imperfect World Series: The Art of Living. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HPX; JMRP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 244. Series: Art of Living. 176 pages. "This warm and witty book does something wonderful: it brings the great ideas of philosophy into our lives. Young is a bright new voice."John Armstrong, author of Love, Life, Goethe: How to be Happy in an Imperfect World. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HPX; JMRP. Dimension: 214 x 139 x 14. Weight: 244.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844652549
- ISBN
- 9781844652549
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.57
€ 51.57
Paperback. Bringing together popular articles and new work from Damo Mitchell and his students at the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts, this book covers intriguing but rarely discussed topics. Discover the importance of the pineal gland, learn to find contentment in centeredness rather than excitement, explore the Five Spirits of Daoism, and much more. Series: Daoist Nei Gong. Num Pages: 312 pages, 86 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRKN5; WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 233 x 30. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848193215
- ISBN
- 9781848193215
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.45
€ 32.45
Paperback. Damo Mitchell explains the practice of Nei Dan, which has until very recently been a closely guarded secret, in a way that is comprehensible for practitioners in the West. It contains full guidance for practice, explanations of the underlying theory, and literal descriptions of the tangible results to be expected at each stage of practice. Series: Daoist Nei Gong. Num Pages: 384 pages, 168 b&w images. BIC Classification: HRKN5; WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 246 x 29. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848192560
- ISBN
- 9781848192560
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.65
€ 40.99
€ 40.65
Hardcover. There has been a tendency amongst scholars to view Switzerland as a unique case, and comparative scholarship on the radical right has therefore shown little interest in the country. Yet, as the author convincingly argues, there is little justification for maintaining the notion of Swiss exceptionalism.. Num Pages: 480 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFH; 3JJP; HBJD; HBLW3; JPFM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 32. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845455804
- ISBN
- 9781845455804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 215.68
€ 215.68
hardcover. Prejudice and Pride examines and compares how English and French Canadian intellectuals viewed American society from 1891 to 1945. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442640450
- ISBN
- 9781442640450
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.88
€ 62.88
paperback. The thrilling untold story of Churchill's private army. Num Pages: 416 pages, 8 page b/w plate section. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 32. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848668553
- ISBN
- 9781848668553
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.92
€ 14.99
€ 11.92
Paperback. The impossibly moving story of how Judy, World War Two's only animal POW, brought hope in the midst of hell. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMN; 3JJH; BTP; HBWQ; JWXR; WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848665385
- ISBN
- 9781848665385
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.92
€ 14.99
€ 11.92
Paperback. Churchill's SOE and the Race to Stop the Nazi Bomb Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786482105
- ISBN
- 9781786482105
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.92
€ 14.99
€ 11.92
Paperback. The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller. This is the untold true story of the most desperate battle fought by British and allied Special Forces trapped behind enemy lines since World War Two. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FBQ; 3JMC; BTM; HBWS5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782060833
- ISBN
- 9781782060833
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.92
€ 14.99
€ 11.92
Hardback. This book traces the themes within the East Timor independence movement and notes how these have contibuted to post-independence issues, in particular the political tensions that almost saw East Timor collapse as a viable state in 2006. It concludes with an assessment of the 2007 elections. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; HBJF; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230606418
- ISBN
- 9780230606418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.04
€ 67.04
Paperback. A recent series of terrorist attacks, the uncovering of a large terrorist network and a string of continuing regional conflicts have raised an awareness that Southeast Asia is amongst the world's most troubled areas. This book analyses local terrorism and state state repression in this populous, strategically important region. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1FM; HBTV; JPWL; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 150 x 211 x 26. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Monash Asia Institute Australia
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781876924379
- ISBN
- 9781876924379
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 31.18
€ 42.99
€ 31.18
Hardcover. An exploration of the abortion question from a range of Buddhist cultural and ethical perspectives. The text is intended to freshen the debate on abortion that has so far been conducted almost exclusively within a Western cultural, religious and philosophical context. Editor(s): Keown, Damien. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRE; JFC; JFMA; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 147 x 26. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333668221
- ISBN
- 9780333668221
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.45
€ 72.45
Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 365.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1992
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349220946
- ISBN
- 9781349220946
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.36
€ 66.36
Paperback. Examines ethical data from early and later sources in an attempt to understand the theoretical nature of Buddhist ethics and clarify its role. This book rejects the view that ethics are only of limited or provisional validity. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1992nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333913093
- ISBN
- 9780333913093
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 105.05
€ 105.05
Paperback. This work discusses contemporary issues in medical ethics from a Buddhist perspective. The issues examined include abortion, embryo research and euthanasia. The book shows how Buddhist ethical principles can be applied consistently to a range of bioethical problems. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRE; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 143 x 13. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333912805
- ISBN
- 9780333912805
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.48
€ 82.48
Paperback. In the new edition of this lively and accessible Very Short Introduction to Buddhism, Damien Keown looks at all the distinctive features of the major world faith; examining the development of Buddhist thought over the centuries, its impact on daily life in contemporary society, and the spread of Buddhism throughout the world. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 184 pages, 16 black and white halftones and 3 maps. BIC Classification: HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 116 x 9. Weight in Grams: 144.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 184
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199663835
- ISBN
- 9780199663835
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.89
€ 13.99
€ 10.89