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Paperback. The author shows how Qing China (1636-1911) used cartography and ethnography to pursue its imperial ambitions and her study provides a wealth of insights to anyone interested in the significance of cartography, the growth of empire, or this exciting period of Chinese history. Num Pages: 288 pages, 20 colour plates, 13 halftones, 6 maps, 4 line drawings, 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 181 x 16. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226354217
- ISBN
- 9780226354217
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 33.29
€ 42.99
€ 33.29
Hardcover. An exploration of John Brinkley, Norman Baker and Harry Hoxsey, the ultimate snake oil salesmen of the 20th century. This volume takes a revealing look at health quackery, and the connections between fraudulent medicine and populist rhetoric in middle America. Num Pages: 224 pages, 28 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; JFC; JFHX; MBX; MX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700612031
- ISBN
- 9780700612031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.84
€ 66.84
Paperback. By exploring the delta as a quagmire in both natural and political terms, Biggs shows how engineered transformations of the Mekong Delta landscape-channelized rivers, a complex canal system, hydropower development, deforestation-have interacted with equally complex transformations in the geopolitics of the region. Series: Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books. Num Pages: 320 pages, 32 illustrations, 13 maps. BIC Classification: 1FM; GTB; HBJF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295991993
- ISBN
- 9780295991993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.51
€ 32.99
€ 29.51
Hardcover. By exploring the delta as a quagmire in both natural and political terms, Biggs shows how engineered transformations of the Mekong Delta landscape-channelized rivers, a complex canal system, hydropower development, deforestation-have interacted with equally complex transformations in the geopolitics of the region. Series: Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books. Num Pages: 32 illus. BIC Classification: 1FM; GTB; HBJF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 244 x 29. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295990675
- ISBN
- 9780295990675
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.03
€ 122.03
paperback. Series: Harpercollins Spiritual Classics. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCC97; HRCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 195.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- HarperOne United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780060578725
- ISBN
- 9780060578725
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.34
€ 16.99
€ 15.34
Paperback. Here are the writings of the major voices of the Quaker movement from the 18th to the 20th centuries, including the Journals of George Fox, The Journal of John Woolman, Thomas Kelly's Testament of Devotion, and selections from Caroline Stephens and Rufus Jones. Editor(s): Steere, Douglas V. Series: Classics of Western Spirituality Series. Num Pages: 334 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC97; HRCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- Paulist Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780809125104
- ISBN
- 9780809125104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.44
€ 29.99
€ 26.44
Paperback. Although it is fairly well known, Quakerism is not well understood. Aimed primarily at non-Quakers, who may nonetheless be interested to know what Quakerism is about, this book attempts 'to explain the Quaker way, as far as that is possible'. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC97. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 177 x 12. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780996578
- ISBN
- 9781780996578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.39
€ 16.99
€ 15.39
Hardback. Offers a collection of fifteen insightful essays that examines the complexity and diversity of Quaker antislavery attitudes across three centuries, from 1658 to 1890. This volume seeks to correct that oversight, offering accessible and provocative insights on a key chapter of religious, political, and cultural history. Editor(s): Carey, Brycchan; Plank, Geoffrey. Num Pages: 280 pages, 3 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTS; HRCC97. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 27. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252038266
- ISBN
- 9780252038266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.95
€ 49.95
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 236 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEJ; 1KBBEP; 3JD; 3JF; HBJK; HBTS; HRCC97; JFFJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691630878
- ISBN
- 9780691630878
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.35
€ 115.35
paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 236 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTS; HRCC97. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691601113
- ISBN
- 9780691601113
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.49
€ 46.99
€ 33.49
Paperback. Proceedings of the XVII UISPP World Congress (1-7 September, Burgos, Spain). Volume 8 / Session A13: Quality Management of Cultural Heritage: problems and best practices Editor(s): Delfino, Davide; Quagliuolo, Maurizio. Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrated throughout in black & white. BIC Classification: GM; HD; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 207 x 290 x 8. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- Archaeopress
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784912956
- ISBN
- 9781784912956
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.19
€ 55.19
Paperback. Explores the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of the UN's statistical work and how each dimension has provided opportunities for describing the well-being of the world community. This book reveals some of the missed opportunities for pursuing alternative models. Series: United Nations Intellectual History Project. Num Pages: 352 pages, 3 figures, 1 index. BIC Classification: H; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253216748
- ISBN
- 9780253216748
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.39
€ 32.99
€ 29.39
Paperback. This text is an ideal introduction to the use of quantitative methods in archaeology. Statistical techniques are presented in a clear and straightforward manner throughout, and the careful balance between introduction of key concepts and their application to archaeological data is perfectly suited for both students and professionals in the field. Num Pages: 376 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: HDW; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 22. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405189507
- ISBN
- 9781405189507
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.83
€ 55.83
paperback. .
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107655577
- ISBN
- 9781107655577
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.98
€ 49.98
Paperback. A leading feminist theorist rethinks deconstruction and its relevance to nature, embodiment, materialism, and science. Num Pages: 184 pages, frontispiece. BIC Classification: HPCF7; JFFK; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822350736
- ISBN
- 9780822350736
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.20
€ 29.99
€ 27.20
Paperback. Presenting the history of twentieth-century physics, this book takes us from the discovery of X rays in the mid-1890s to superstring theory in the 1990s. It also shows how the revolutionary discoveries of scientists ranging from Einstein, Planck, and Bohr to Stephen Hawking have been built on the great traditions of earlier centuries. Num Pages: 512 pages, 34 tables 22 line illus. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBT; PDX; PDZ; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 33. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 510
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691095523
- ISBN
- 9780691095523
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.75€ 55.00
€ 70.75
€ 55.00
Paperback. Key issues in science and religion through the life and work of John Polkinghorne. Num Pages: 192 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGT; BGX; HRAM3; HRCM; PHQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Lion Hudson Plc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781854249722
- ISBN
- 9781854249722
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.58
€ 13.99
€ 11.58
Paperback. In Process and Reality and other works, Alfred North Whitehead struggled to come to terms with the impact the new science of quantum mechanics would have on metaphysics.This ambitious book is the first extended analysis of the intricate relationships between relativity theory, quantum mechanics, and Whitehead's cosmology. Series: American Philosophy. Num Pages: 278 pages, figures. BIC Classification: HPJ; PDA; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 227 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823250127
- ISBN
- 9780823250127
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 31.70
€ 34.99
€ 31.70
Paperback. Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity is recognized as the premier philosophical study of Bell's Theorem and its implication for the relativistic account of space and time. The third edition has been carefully updated to reflect significant developments. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444331271
- ISBN
- 9781444331271
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.25
€ 38.25
Hardback. Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity is recognized as the premier philosophical study of Bell s Theorem and its implication for the relativistic account of space and time. The third edition has been carefully updated to reflect significant developments. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444331264
- ISBN
- 9781444331264
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.85
€ 111.85