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Paperback. The concept of heaven has had an enormous impact on popular culture in the west, both religious and secular. This engaging and highly accessible book by one of today's best-known Christian writers explores the history of heaven, from its origins in biblical writings right up to the modern day. Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion. Num Pages: 216 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HRCC2; HRCS; HRLB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 177 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 178.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631233541
- ISBN
- 9780631233541
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.31
€ 34.31
Hardcover. * A short, accessible book on the history of heaven. * Draws together representations of heaven by a wide range of writers, theologians, politicians and artists. * Covers literary works such as Dantea s Divine Comedy, Bunyana s Pilgrima s Progress, and the poems of George Herbert. Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion. Num Pages: 216 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HRCC2; HRCS; HRLB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 384.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631233534
- ISBN
- 9780631233534
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.27
€ 108.27
Paperback. A survey that takes readers on a thought-provoking tour through the life and work of Augustine. It explores fresh insights into one of antiquity's most important philosophers. It includes such topics as: skepticism, language acquisition, mind-body dualism, philosophical dream problems, and Augustine's standing as a 'Socratic philosopher'. Series: Blackwell Great Minds. Num Pages: 160 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPCA; HRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631233480
- ISBN
- 9780631233480
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.00
€ 39.00
Paperback. A bold and insightful departure from related texts, Descartes goes beyond the categorical associations placed on the philosopher's ideas, and explores the subtleties of his beliefs. * An elegant, compelling and insightful introduction to Descartes' life and work. Series: Blackwell Great Minds. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631233466
- ISBN
- 9780631233466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 32.89
€ 33.99
€ 32.89
Hardcover. A bold and insightful departure from related texts, Descartes goes beyond the categorical associations placed on the philosopher's ideas, and explores the subtleties of his beliefs. * An elegant, compelling and insightful introduction to Descartes' life and work. Series: Blackwell Great Minds. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631233459
- ISBN
- 9780631233459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.55
€ 104.55
Hardcover. This text combines research with the author's investigations to produce an account of the role of witchcraft in the past. It argues that witchcraft - its belief and persecutions - cannot be explained by general causes but was as complex and changing as the society of which it formed a vital part. Num Pages: 416 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD1; HRQX5; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 168 x 241 x 29. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631233251
- ISBN
- 9780631233251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.93
€ 147.93
Paperback. Presents a survey of the life and work of Immanuel Kant. This work offers an introduction to the range of Kant's philosophical thought; provides an exposition of Kant's major philosophical works, including the "Critique of Pure Reason"; and, covers topics including Kant's theory of empirical cognition and his doctrine of transcendental idealism. Series: Blackwell Great Minds. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232827
- ISBN
- 9780631232827
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.22
€ 29.22
Hardcover. Investigates the formation of Protestant identity, looking at its historical development across Europe, North America, Asia, Australasia, and Africa. This work gives the interaction of Protestantism with different areas of modern life, including the arts, politics, the law, and science. Editor(s): McGrath, Alister E.; Marks, Asst Prof. Darren C. Series: Blackwell Companions to Religion. Num Pages: 528 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCC2; HRCC9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232780
- ISBN
- 9780631232780
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.11
€ 206.11
Paperback. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the archaeology of Mediterranean prehistory and an essential reference to the most recent research and fieldwork. Editor(s): Blake, Emma; Knapp, A. Bernard. Series: Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology. Num Pages: 352 pages, 17 illustrations. BIC Classification: HD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232681
- ISBN
- 9780631232681
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 53.85
€ 53.99
€ 53.85
Hardcover. Offers a comprehensive introduction to the archaeology of Mediterranean prehistory. This title spans the Neolithic through the Iron Age, and draws from the major regions of the Mediterranean's coast and islands. It engages diverse theoretical approaches so students may see the benefits of multivocality. Editor(s): Blake, Emma; Knapp, A. Bernard. Series: Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology. Num Pages: 352 pages, 17. BIC Classification: HD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 174 x 23. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232674
- ISBN
- 9780631232674
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.50
€ 140.50
Hardcover. An authoritative and wide-ranging single volume history of Eastern and Western philosophy, from ancient times to the present day. Among the movements discussed are: Vedanta, Taoism, Platonism, Islamic and Jewish mysticism, Zen Buddhism, Cartesianism, Kantian Idealism, Marxism and Pragmatism. Num Pages: 584 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HBT; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 176 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1158.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232605
- ISBN
- 9780631232605
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.69
€ 146.69
Paperback. The issue of whether or not there is a God is one of the oldest and most widely disputed philosophical questions. In this book two philosophers, each committed to unambiguous versions of belief and disbelief, debate the central issues of atheism and theism. Series: Great Debates in Philosophy. Num Pages: 288 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HRAB1; HRQA5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232599
- ISBN
- 9780631232599
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 46.42
€ 46.99
€ 46.42
Hardcover. * Considers one of the oldest and most widely disputed philosophical questions: is there a God? * Presents the atheism/theism issue in the form of philosophical debate between two highly regarded scholars, widely praised for the clarity and verve of their work. Series: Great Debates in Philosophy. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB1; HRQA5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 167 x 21. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232582
- ISBN
- 9780631232582
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.33
€ 140.33
Hardcover. Analyzes social conventions as regularities in the resolution of recurring coordination problems - situations characterized by interdependent decision processes in which common interests are at stake. This book is useful for philosophers, linguists, social scientists, and legal theorists. Num Pages: 232 pages, 46. BIC Classification: HP; JMAL; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232568
- ISBN
- 9780631232568
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.90
€ 132.90
Paperback. In Alexander the Great in his World, Carol G. Thomas places this powerful figure within the context of his time, place, culture, and pedigree in order to discover what influences and elements from the world around him aided in the rise of his incredible life and career. Series: Blackwell Ancient Lives. Num Pages: 304 pages, 30 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; DSBB; HBG; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232469
- ISBN
- 9780631232469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 46.42
€ 46.99
€ 46.42
Paperback. This edition of Sturrock's work on structuralism includes an introduction from Jean-Michel Rabate, which makes some account of the book itself and then explores developments in the reception of structuralist theory in the past five to ten years. Num Pages: 176 pages, 0. BIC Classification: CFA; DSA; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232391
- ISBN
- 9780631232391
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.31
€ 50.31
Hardcover. This edition of Sturrock's work on structuralism includes an introduction from Jean-Michel Rabate, which makes some account of the book itself and then explores developments in the reception of structuralist theory in the past five to ten years. Num Pages: 176 pages, 0. BIC Classification: CFA; DSA; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232384
- ISBN
- 9780631232384
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.89
€ 126.89
Paperback. This accessible work provides a penetrating examination of one of ancient Peru's most well-known and important civilizations, examining Nasca society, politics, religion and art. It also details misconceptions regarding the Nasca that became canonized in the scholarly literature. Series: Peoples of America. Num Pages: 339 pages, b/w pls and figs. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; HDD; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 339
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232247
- ISBN
- 9780631232247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.14
€ 50.14
Paperback. Analytic philosophy was born from philosophic reflection on logic and mathematics. It has been at its strongest in these and related domains of reflection, domains that are friendly to definition and analytic clarity. From time to time, analytic philosophers, some very distinguished, have produced fine work on literature and the arts. Editor(s): French, Peter A.; Wettstein, Howard K. Series: Midwest Studies in Philosophy. Num Pages: 350 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFD; HPCF5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume XXV
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232186
- ISBN
- 9780631232186
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 48.90
€ 48.99
€ 48.90
Paperback. This ground--breaking commentary on The Revelation to John (the Apocalypse) reveals its far--reaching influence on society and culture, and its impact on the church through the ages. * Explores the far--reaching influence of the Apocalypse on society and culture. * Shows the booka s impact on the Christian church through the ages. Series: Blackwell Bible Commentaries. Num Pages: 336 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HRCC2; HRCG1; HRCG9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232155
- ISBN
- 9780631232155
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.30
€ 56.30