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Paperback. After a noisy upbringing as one of six children, and adulthood as a vocal feminist and mother, the author began to crave silence. She has spent periods of silence in the Sinai desert, the Australian bush, and the Isle of Skye. This book interweaves these experiences with the history of silence through fairy-tale and myth. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BM; HRLK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847081513
- ISBN
- 9781847081513
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.78
€ 13.99
€ 10.78
Paperback. Editor(s): Saussy, Haun; Handler-Spitz, Rebecca; Lee, Pauline. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JB; HBJF; HBLH; HBTB; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231166133
- ISBN
- 9780231166133
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.61
€ 37.99
€ 27.61
Hardback. Covers a year of Pavel Weiner's life in the Theresienstadt transit camp in the Czech town of Terezin from April 1944 until liberation in April 1945. A Boy in Terezin registers the young boy's insights, hopes, and fears and recounts a passage into maturity during the most horrifying of times. Translator(s): Weiner, Paul; Weiner, Karen. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BGHA; BJ; HBTZ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Northwestern University Press
- Edition
- Tra
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810127791
- ISBN
- 9780810127791
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.39
€ 47.39
paperback. An autobiographical account of being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in the South African army during the 1980's and the profound philosophical quest to find healing and meaning since then. Num Pages: 223 pages. BIC Classification: HP; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Compress South Africa
- Number of pages
- 223
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780620291705
- ISBN
- 9780620291705
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.39
€ 13.99
€ 13.39
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The Jewish Publication Society
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780827612099
- ISBN
- 9780827612099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.88
€ 23.99
€ 21.88
Paperback. The true story of the greatest battle of World War II - back in print and now packaged as a Great Read. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 38. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340933985
- ISBN
- 9780340933985
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.88
€ 15.99
€ 11.88
Paperback. An indispensable, handy guide for anyone interested in bringing British history to life Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 27. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472108135
- ISBN
- 9781472108135
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.87
€ 7.87
Paperback. A guide which fills the gap between academic analysis and less critical retellings of the myths and legends. It provides an accessible overview while also assessing the state of research regarding the origins and significance of the myths. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: HRKP2; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 23. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780338927
- ISBN
- 9781780338927
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.56
€ 15.99
€ 12.56
Paperback. A brief introduction to seventy-six of the most thought provoking books in history and how they can help us in our everyday lives. Philosophy without the boring bits. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 198 x 24. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849010016
- ISBN
- 9781849010016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.88
€ 15.99
€ 11.88
Paperback. A comprehensive survey of the esoteric, pagan and alternative beliefs of the world. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: HRQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 144 x 33. Weight in Grams: 338. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- SKU
- KSS0007846
- ISBN
- 9781849015950
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 6.23
€ 6.23
Paperback. A brief introduction to a selection of the world's spiritual classics, from City of God by Augustine of Hippo to Be Here Now by Ram Dass Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 224 pages, No internal illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRLK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 186.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472136930
- ISBN
- 9781472136930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.04
€ 13.99
€ 11.04
Paperback. One momentous year in Russia through the eyes of ordinary folk Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 336 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Robinson
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781841199504
- ISBN
- 9781841199504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.23
€ 6.23
Paperback. A Brief History of Analytic Philosophy provides a general overview of the leading philosophers, theories, movements, and controversies of analytic philosophy, as well as some idea of its cultural, political, and social setting. Relevant and representative quotes give a sense of the voice of each philosopher discussed. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 17. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470672082
- ISBN
- 9780470672082
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 37.34
€ 37.99
€ 37.34
Hardcover. A Brief History of Analytic Philosophy provides a general overview of the leading philosophers, theories, movements, and controversies of analytic philosophy, as well as some idea of its cultural, political, and social setting. Relevant and representative quotes give a sense of the voice of each philosopher discussed. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470672075
- ISBN
- 9780470672075
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.82
€ 127.82
Paperback. A Brief History of Ancient Astrology explores the theory and practice of astrology from Babylon to Ancient Greece and Rome and its cultural and political impact on ancient societies. * Discusses the union between early astrology and astronomy, in contrast to the modern dichotomy between science and superstition. Series: Brief Histories of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 176 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; VXFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 13. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405110747
- ISBN
- 9781405110747
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.54
€ 38.54
Paperback. A new translation of two of Plato's dialogues, Timaios and Kritias, with commentary and critical discussion including an exploration of how the tale of Atlantis has been interpreted throughout history. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 288 pages, N/A. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. .
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472136992
- ISBN
- 9781472136992
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 40 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1FMNB; HBJM; HBTB; HBTS; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804847315
- ISBN
- 9780804847315
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.11
€ 18.99
€ 15.11
Paperback. Charting the rise and development of Christianity, Carter Lindberg has succeeded in writing a concise and compelling history of the world's largest religion. He spans over 2,000 years of colorful incident to give an authoritative history of Christianity for both the general reader and the beginning student. Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: HBT; HRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 191 x 145 x 16. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405110471
- ISBN
- 9781405110471
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.59
€ 33.99
€ 33.59
Hardcover. Charting the rise and development of Christianity, Carter Lindberg has succeeded in writing a concise and compelling history of the world's largest religion. He spans over 2,000 years of colorful incident to give an authoritative history of Christianity for both the general reader and the beginning student. Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; HRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405110785
- ISBN
- 9781405110785
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.06
€ 111.06
Paperback. This volume tells the story of Christianity through the individual men and women who shaped it. It is a story of colossal undertakings and spectacular successes as well as ferocious intolerance, greed and bloodshed. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCC2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Robinson
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841197104
- ISBN
- 9781841197104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.30
€ 11.99
€ 10.30