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Paperback. This is the first volume to bring together philosophers, sociologists and scientists to explore and examine the role of practices in human activity. Editor(s): Schatzki, Theodore R.; Knorr-Cetina, Karin D.; Savigny, Eike von. Num Pages: 252 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 388.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
252
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415228145
ISBN
9780415228145
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.20

Paperback. To obtain sacred relics, medieval monks plundered tombs, avaricious merchants raided churches, and relic-mongers scoured the Roman catacombs. This title considers the social and cultural context for these acts, asking how the relics were perceived and why the thefts met with the approval of medieval Christians. Series: Princeton Paperbacks. Num Pages: 248 pages, index, bibliography. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLC; HDDM; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Edition
Revised edition with a New preface by the author
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691008622
ISBN
9780691008622
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 31.27

Hardcover. Tells the story of Marjane Satrapi's life in Tehran from the ages of six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. This title paints a portrait of daily life in Iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; BGA; HBJF1; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Jonathan Cape
Number of pages
160
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Edition
First U.K. Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780224064408
ISBN
9780224064408
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.69

Paperback. Fighting an elusive and dangerous enemy far from home, the British army in Afghanistan has been involved in asymmetric warfare for the best part of a decade. This book provides a detailed analysis of those specifics within a clear, connected account of the course of the war in Helmand, operation by operation. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JM; HBJF; HBLX; HBWS4; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 248 x 7. Weight in Grams: 214.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472806758
ISBN
9781472806758
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.86

Hardback. German attitudes toward migrants have been profoundly shaped by the legacies of the Second World War. This volume explores the history of migration and diversity in Germany from 1945 onward. Editor(s): Wilhelm, Cornelia. Series: Contemporary European History. Num Pages: 330 pages, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJP; 3JM; HBJD; HBLW3; HBTB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 2. Weight in Grams: 646.
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785333279
ISBN
9781785333279
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 174.96

Paperback. Agatha Christie's widower's recollections of his archaeological triumphs and life with Agatha. Num Pages: 320 pages, 31 b/w plates (16pp), With index. BIC Classification: BGLA; HD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 234.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007331246
ISBN
9780007331246
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. Translator(s): Rinpoche, Khenpo Konchog Gyaltsen. Num Pages: 480 pages, glossary, bibliography. BIC Classification: HREX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 29. Weight in Grams: 744.
Publisher
Shambhala Publications Inc United States
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781559390927
ISBN
9781559390927
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 34.12

Hardback. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HPDF; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 225 x 19. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231177665
ISBN
9780231177665
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.77
€ 46.96

Paperback. This new book explores the interface between political philosophy and politics, looking at the effects of philosophical traditions on the contemporary relationship between women and politics. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JFSJ1; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748611089
ISBN
9780748611089
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 37.73

Paperback. Collection of military prayers produced for a wide Christian readership. Compiled by a serving military chaplain. It comprises 225 formal and informal prayers (from the Army, Navy and RAF, from civilian sources and other nations) which are presented in 7 chapters, each of which exposes a different aspect of military life. Editor(s): Davidson, Mark. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCL1; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 113 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 174.
Publisher
SPCK Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780281073641
ISBN
9780281073641
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.50

Paperback. The unvarnished, human story behind the infamous Burke and Hare murders. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; 3JH; BTC; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 34. Weight in Grams: 440.
Publisher
Birlinn General
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780272177
ISBN
9781780272177
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.55

Paperback. Providing practical, human advice on religion in real-life, this title is not a comparison of world religions but a hands-on resource to help readers understand their own religions, explore others and show how to incorporate spiritual practices into their own lives. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations, port. BIC Classification: HR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 188 x 24. Weight in Grams: 670.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764552649
ISBN
9780764552649
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. Drawing on notions of personal honor, manly vigor, and sophisticated craftsmanship, the games were a story that the Romans loved to tell themselves about themselves. Series: Witness to Ancient History. Num Pages: 144 pages, 8, 6 black & white halftones, 2 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 151 x 10. Weight in Grams: 208.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421415864
ISBN
9781421415864
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.85

Paperback. Explores the lives and stories of Aidan, Bede and Cuthbert. After an introduction which tells appropriately of David Adam's ordination in Durham Cathedral, this work contains four chapters on each of them. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGX; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 196.
Publisher
The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780281057733
ISBN
9780281057733
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. Looks at hundreds of autobiographies penned between 1760 and 1900 to offer an account of how the Industrial Revolution was experienced by the working class. This book shows how it raised incomes, improved literacy and offered exciting opportunities for political action. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16-page section of black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JH; BK; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 348.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300205251
ISBN
9780300205251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.29

Paperback. A magical memoir about childhood in India by the daughter of Lord Louis and Edwina Mountbatten; a glimpse into the lives and loves of some of the 20th century's leading figures. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: BGHA; HBJD1; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780222844
ISBN
9781780222844
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. How far can I go? It's the question of a generation wanting straight answers. Often the very questions we ask reveal our hearts better than anything else. In Kissed the Girls and Made Them Cry, Lisa Bevere tackles these tough issues by moving us from rules to relationship. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 342.
Publisher
Lisa Bevere
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780785269892
ISBN
9780785269892
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.10

Hardback. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 150 x 24. Weight in Grams: 680.
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
328
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612347653
ISBN
9781612347653
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.82

Paperback. A dual biography of the greatest opposing generals of their age who ultimately became fixated on one another, by a bestselling historian. Num Pages: 448 pages, 32, 2 maps. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842127407
ISBN
9781842127407
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.66

Hardcover. Presents the events of the two dramatic days after the defeat of the great warriors and generals Bhishma and Drona, in which Karna - great hero and the eldest Pandava - leads the Kaurava army into combat. Translator(s): Bowles, Adam. Series: Clay Sanskrit Library. Num Pages: 604 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: FQ; HRG; HRLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 118 x 26. Weight in Grams: 388.
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
604
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814799819
ISBN
9780814799819
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 35.79

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