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Paperback. In 50 brief chapters, originally delivered as public audiences to the faithful in St Peter's Square, Benedict XVI offers absorbing, perceptive, and often edifying sketches of some of Christianity's greatest thinkers and writers. The historical circumstances and theological ideas of each are explained. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
SPCK Publishing
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780281064748
ISBN
9780281064748
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.10

paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 147 x 7. Weight in Grams: 178. Good copy showing light shelf wear and signs of age. Light bumping to edges. Very clean internally
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Veritas Publications Dublin
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KMK0024930
ISBN
9781847301451
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Hardback. Num Pages: 712 pages, 6 line illus. BIC Classification: HPCD; HPS; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691167633
ISBN
9780691167633
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.07
€ 46.81

Paperback. An anthology of the work of Baruch de Spinoza which presents the text of Spinoza's masterwork, the "Ethics". It also includes selections from other works by Spinoza, and an introduction that gives an overview of Spinoza's life and the main themes of his philosophy. Editor(s): Curley, E. M. Translator(s): Curley, E. M. Num Pages: 320 pages, 3 line illus. BIC Classification: HPC; HPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 456.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
316
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691000671
ISBN
9780691000671
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.43

Hardback. Translator(s): Curley, E. M. Num Pages: 752 pages, 24 line illus. BIC Classification: HPC; HPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1228.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691072227
ISBN
9780691072227
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.07
€ 46.71

paperback. Editor(s): Hobuss, Steffi; Jager, Benedikt. Num Pages: 170 pages, 15 b&w, 10 colour illus. BIC Classification: 1HFMA; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; HBG; HBTR; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 148. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Publisher
Transcript Publishing Germany
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
170
Condition
New
SKU
V9783837634792
ISBN
9783837634792
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 32.84

Paperback. Textbook Gods offers perspectives on representations of religion and religions in textbooks. The contributions emerge from different contexts, ranging from European countries, to North America, Japan and Australia. Editor(s): Andreassen, Bengt-Ove; Lewis, Professor James R. Num Pages: 272 pages, 7 figures. BIC Classification: HRA; JNU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 157 x 223 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781790557
ISBN
9781781790557
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.88

Hardcover. Num Pages: 550 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVH; 1DVWR; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 148 x 38. Weight in Grams: 858.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
East European Monographs United States
Number of pages
550
Condition
New
SKU
V9780880336826
ISBN
9780880336826
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.21

Paperback. Faith and Struggle on Smokey Mountain describes the spiritual resilience of the scavengers of Smokey Mountain, the vast garbage dump in Manila, and how they taught Beltran to read the Gospel with new eyes. The lessons Fr Beltran learned as a chaplain there bear a message for all who struggle for a better world. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCX6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 138 x 12. Weight in Grams: 252. Hope for a Planet in Peril. 192 pages, Illustrations. Faith and Struggle on Smokey Mountain describes the spiritual resilience of the scavengers of Smokey Mountain, the vast garbage dump in Manila, and how they taught Beltran to read the Gospel with new eyes. The lessons Fr Beltran learned as a chaplain there bear a message for all who struggle for a better world. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HRCX6. Dimension: 208 x 138 x 12. Weight: 252.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Orbis Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9781570759758
ISBN
9781570759758
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.10

Paperback. Series: Europaische Hochschulschriften/European University Studies/Publications Universitaires Europeennes Reihe 23: Theologie/Series 23: Theology/Serie 23: Theologie. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: HRLK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 150. Weight in Grams: 620. Good clean ex library copy with neat label on Spine and usual stamps
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Verlag Peter Lang Frankfurt am Main
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
KEX0226242
ISBN
9783906767321
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: HRCR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 134 x 13. Weight in Grams: 198. The Way of Silent Prayer. 144 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HRCR1. Dimension: 169 x 134 x 13. Weight: 176.
Publisher
Darton Longman & Todd
Number of pages
168
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780232528077
ISBN
9780232528077
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.36

Paperback. Series: Shire Album S. Num Pages: 32 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AMKD; HBTB; TNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 139 x 4. Weight in Grams: 96.
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
9780747805533
ISBN
9780747805533
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.59

Paperback. Jean-Francois Lyotard was one of the founding members of the College Internationale de philosophie. Ha has taught at Vincennes, Saint Denis and is currently Professor of Philosophy at the University of California at Irvine. Several of his books have appeared in English, notable The Postmodern Condition, Just Gaming and The Dirrerend. Num Pages: 448 pages, 8 half-tones, bibliography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPN; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 614.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631163398
ISBN
9780631163398
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.18

Hardback. A previously unpublished photo series by Irwin Klein of northern New Mexican counterculture communes from 1967-1971 blended with modern essays on the topic. Editor(s): Klein, Benjamin. Num Pages: 192 pages, 80 photographs, 12 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBBWX; 3JJPK; AJB; AJC; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 6452 x 7112 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1402.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803285101
ISBN
9780803285101
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.19

Hardback. Chinese civil examinations, a piece of social engineering worked out over centuries, prefigured the regime of meritocratic exams that undergirds higher education around the globe today. This book describes how education, examinations, and civil service fostered the world's first professional class based on demonstrated knowledge. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3J; HBJF; HBLH; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 163 x 31. Weight in Grams: 764.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
344
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674724952
ISBN
9780674724952
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.65
€ 52.25

Hardback. Uses examination records from the Yuan, Ming, and Ch'ing dynasties, 1315-1904, to explore the social, political, and cultural dimensions of the civil examination system, one of the most important institutions in Chinese history. This book considers the intersections between elite social life, popular culture, and religion. Num Pages: 889 pages, 1 color illustration, 31 b/w photographs, 2 maps, 82 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3H; 3J; HBJF; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 50. Weight in Grams: 976.
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
889
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520215092
ISBN
9780520215092
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.24
€ 76.16

Paperback. With Ghana's colonial and postcolonial politics as a backdrop, this book explores the ways in which historically marginalized communities have defined and redefined themselves to protect their interests and compete politically and economically with neighbouring ethnic groups. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJF; JFC; JHB; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 335.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
242
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349999514
ISBN
9781349999514
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 115.11

Hardback. Series: Cornell Studies in Security Affairs. Num Pages: 336 pages, 7 tables. BIC Classification: HBTZ; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 650.
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801439650
ISBN
9780801439650
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.45

Paperback. Series: Cornell Studies in Security Affairs. Num Pages: 336 pages, 7. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBG; HBLW; HBTZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 484. Mass Killing and Genocide in the 20th Century. 336 pages, 7 tables. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBG; HBLW; HBTZ. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight: 480.
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801472732
ISBN
9780801472732
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 32.04

Hardcover. Interprets the foundation of Germany, based upon the three major characteristics of medieval forms of government: its division into several distinct peoples with their own national identity; the imperial ambitions aspired to by successive German dynasties; and the structure of German kingship. Series: European History in Perspective. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3F; 3H; HBJD; HBLC; HBTG; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333610916
ISBN
9780333610916
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.15
€ 106.16

Hardback. This is an exploration of the similarities and differences of these two, often feuding, perspectives on living - psychoanalysis and Catholicism. Editor(s): Wolman, Benjamin B. Num Pages: 232 pages, 1port. BIC Classification: HRCC7; JFCX; JMAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 136 x 209 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9781568217154
ISBN
9781568217154
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.75

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253215307
ISBN
9780253215307
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.03

Hardcover. While Marco Polo's writings would go on to inspire the likes of Christopher Columbus, scholars have long debated their veracity. Now, there's new evidence: a collection of fourteen little-known maps and related documents said to have belonged to the family of Marco Polo himself. The author offers an analysis of these artifacts. Num Pages: 176 pages, 13 colour plates, 23 halftones, 3 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3H; HBJD; HBLC; PDX; RGV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226149820
ISBN
9780226149820
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 40.21

Paperback. Following a visit to Camp David in 1994, Benjamin Barber became an informal consultant to the Clinton White House, working with a President who was an astonishing listener and synthesizer of ideas. This book features an introduction reflecting on Clinton's 'vision' problem and on his role in shaping the Democratic Party. Series: Columbia Studies in Political Thought / Political History. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231144391
ISBN
9780231144391
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.27

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