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Paperback. In 1981, Tim Guest was taken by his mother to a commune in Suffolk. It was modelled on the teachings of the famous Indian 'guru', Bhagwan, who preached a doctrine of Eastern mysticism, chaotic therapy and sexual freedom. This is the story of a little boy alone in a house full of orange people. Num Pages: 301 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; HRQC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 132. Weight in Grams: 394. .
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Number of pages
- 301
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- SKU
- KEX0199608
- ISBN
- 9781862076327
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
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
Hardcover. Sarah M. Allen explores the tale literature of eighth- and ninth-century China to show how written tales of the Tang canon we know today grew out of a fluid culture of hearsay in elite society. The book focuses on two main types of tales, those based in gossip about recognizable public figures and those developed out of lore concerning the occult. Series: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: 2GDC; DSB; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Asia Center
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674417205
- ISBN
- 9780674417205
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 38.32
€ 44.99
€ 38.32
Paperback. A discussion about how each age created Jesus in its own image, discovering in his life and teachings the answers to fundamental questions of human life and destiny. It studies the images of Jesus cherished by successive ages, suggesting that the depictions are key to understanding each era. Num Pages: 284 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: ACB; AGR; HRCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 284
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300079876
- ISBN
- 9780300079876
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.59
€ 25.99
€ 19.59
Paperback. From the author of In God's Name which has sold 6 million copies, this is a controversial expose concerning the Catholic Church's unfolding child-abuse scandals and coincides with Pope Benedict's visit to the UK in September 2010. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCX1; HRCX6; JFFE1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 15. Weight in Grams: 204. The Catholic Church and the Child Abuse Scandal. 288 pages. Pope Benedict XVI is coming to the UK on a state visit in September. This book looks at the news stories concerning widespread child abuse by priests and shows how the Vatican is not telling the full story. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCX1; HRCX6; JFFE1. Dimension: 198 x 131 x 15. Weight: 202.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849016360
- ISBN
- 9781849016360
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.61
€ 14.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. A contribution to Shi'ite Sufism. It brings us to the core of this movement with an analysis of Ibn 'Arabi's life and doctrines. It begins with a spiritual topography of the twelfth century, emphasizing the differences between exoteric and esoteric forms of Islam. It also relates Islamic mysticism to mystical thought in the West. Translator(s): Manheim, Ralph. Series: Bollingen Series (General). Num Pages: 440 pages, 5 plates 2 in color. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 454
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691058344
- ISBN
- 9780691058344
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.50
€ 54.99
€ 39.50
Paperback. This volume offers a guide to mazes and labyrinths in the UK and the principles which underlie them. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: 1DB; AMV; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 128 x 7. Weight in Grams: 84.
- Publisher
- Wooden Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904263333
- ISBN
- 9781904263333
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.34
€ 10.34
Paperback. The two-year revolution that totally changed how Britain is governed. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- Phoenix
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753829226
- ISBN
- 9780753829226
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FPC; 3JJ; BGHA; BTP; HBTV; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 201 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- Zubaan Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789384757809
- ISBN
- 9789384757809
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.15
€ 15.99
€ 14.15
Paperback. BIC Classification: 2AHA; HPCA. Dimension: 144 x 209 x 3. Weight in Grams: 62.
- Publisher
- Bryn Mawr Commentaries, Inc.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780929524214
- ISBN
- 9780929524214
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.92
€ 13.99
€ 11.92
Paperback. Provides advice on how to minister to two distinct generations in the Catholic Church. This book also includes a look at historical and technological changes and their effect on young adults. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 159 x 14. Weight in Grams: 249. 8vo . Very good copy .Religion.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Paulist Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st
- SKU
- KEX0278775
- ISBN
- 9780809144877
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. A Philosophy of Loneliness explores the different kinds of loneliness, the philosophy of emotions, why some people are lonelier than others, and the psychological and social characteristics that dispose people to loneliness. BIC Classification: HP; VS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 122 x 200 x 19. Weight in Grams: 196.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780237473
- ISBN
- 9781780237473
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.73
€ 19.99
€ 18.73
Hardback. A riveting look at how the early modern world revolutionized sleep and its relation to body, mind, soul, and society Num Pages: 296 pages, 25 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; HBTB; JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 188 x 293 x 33. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300220391
- ISBN
- 9780300220391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Paperback. Cultures around the world have regarded self-fulfillment as the ultimate goal of human striving and as the fundamental test of the goodness of a human life. The ideal has also been criticized, however, as egotistical and value-neutral. This book seeks to overcome these and other arguments. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 156 x 236 x 15. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691144405
- ISBN
- 9780691144405
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.36
€ 40.99
€ 29.36
Hardback. The never-before-told story of underage youth in uniform Num Pages: 488 pages, 150 b&w visuals and 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Publisher
- James Lorimer & Company Ltd Canada
- Number of pages
- 488
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781459411722
- ISBN
- 9781459411722
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.39
€ 37.99
€ 34.39
Paperback. Tells the story of the epic clash between Senator John F Kennedy and Vice-President Richard M Nixon. This book imbues America's presidential election process. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 136 x 26. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780061900600
- ISBN
- 9780061900600
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.96
€ 17.99
€ 12.96
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Human Givens Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781899398089
- ISBN
- 9781899398089
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.90
€ 19.99
€ 15.90
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Zondervan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780310235071
- ISBN
- 9780310235071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 19.83
€ 21.99
€ 19.83
Paperback. Waterloo is one of the defining campaigns of European history. Drawn from unpublished first-hand accounts, and using detailed illustrations, this volume is suitable for studying the intense fighting at the battles of Waterloo and Wavre, the final, decisive engagements of the Waterloo campaign. Illustrator(s): Embleton, Gerry. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 319 x 8. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472804129
- ISBN
- 9781472804129
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.45
€ 23.99
€ 16.45
Paperback. Tamerlane, the Ottomans, the Mughals, the Manchus, the British, the Soviets, the Japanese and the Nazis - all built empires they hoped would last forever: all were destined to fail. This book shows how their empire building created the world. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: HB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 26. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141010229
- ISBN
- 9780141010229
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.03
€ 19.99
€ 15.03