Lifestyle, sport & leisure
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Lifestyle, sport & leisure
Paperback. Offers an exploration of the art of medieval fighting. This title offers a look into the world of late medieval martial arts, from wrestling to swordsmanship and to the subtle tricks that could be employed when jousting on horseback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 86 full-colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 3H; HBLC1; WST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 163 x 12. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606060766
- ISBN
- 9781606060766
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.39
€ 17.99
€ 14.39
Hardcover. With more than 100 photographs, this book illustrates the parallel histories of railroads and photography - from a photograph of George Stephenson's locomotion, to powerful images from the American Civil War, to a mid-20th-century photograph of a train roaring by a drive-in movie theatre. Num Pages: 164 pages, 23 colour illustrations, 107 duotones. BIC Classification: AJC; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 280 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1179.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780892367269
- ISBN
- 9780892367269
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.24€ 42.00
€ 53.24
€ 42.00
Paperback. This volume contains photographs from The Getty Museum by David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson. During their association Hill and Adamson experimented with some of the earliest calotype processes creating hundreds of portraits, staged dramatic photographs, and landscape images. Series: In Focus. Num Pages: 144 pages, 55 illustrations, 1 colour foldout. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 1KBB; AJC; WTHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780892365401
- ISBN
- 9780892365401
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.93
€ 23.99
€ 17.93
Paperback. Although oil remains an important binding medium in artists' paints, today's synthetic resins are being used with increasing frequency. This was true during much of the twentieth century, when artists such as David Alfaro Siqueiros, Jackson Pollock, and Pablo Picasso used commercial or industrial paints based on synthetic resins. Series: Research in Conservation. Num Pages: 236 pages, 240 b&w and 10 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 219 x 17. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Getty Conservation Institute
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892367795
- ISBN
- 9780892367795
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 37.78
€ 52.99
€ 37.78
Paperback. Presents an illustrated examination of nearly two-hundred of the most important pieces in the J Paul Getty Museum's Antiquities Collection. This collection includes one of the world's finest assemblages of ancient Greek vases, monumental marble sculptures and diminutive bronzes, Greek and Roman gems, as well as Hellenistic silverware and glass. Editor(s): Wight, Karol. Num Pages: 264 pages, 200 colour & 12 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AGC; WTHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892369980
- ISBN
- 9780892369980
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.82
€ 23.99
€ 17.82
Paperback. Provides an illustrated analysis of the symbolic imagery found in gardens throughout history. This work discusses the constituent elements of gardens - both real and imagined - that uncovers their often-hidden symbolic meanings. It uses over 380 paintings to provide a continuous visual record of the myriad and ephemeral form of the garden. Num Pages: 384 pages, 400 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AGN; WMB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 136 x 23. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Publisher
- Getty Publications
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892368853
- ISBN
- 9780892368853
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.14
€ 30.99
€ 22.14
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Morser, Bruce. Editor(s): Harrison, Dave. Series: Canoe and Kayak Techniques S. Num Pages: 60 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: WSSN5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 185 x 5. Weight in Grams: 140.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books United States
- Number of pages
- 60
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811727228
- ISBN
- 9780811727228
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 10.21
€ 10.99
€ 10.21
Hardcover. Photographer John Humble has created a body of work that uniquely captures the distinctive architecture and natural environment of Southern California. This work is a celebration of Humble's distinctive view of Los Angeles - from the concrete channels of the Los Angeles River and the monumental freeways in the sky to the people and the cityscape. Num Pages: 88 pages, 45 full-colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; AJC; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 305 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1129.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications United States
- Number of pages
- 88
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780892368815
- ISBN
- 9780892368815
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.37
€ 46.99
€ 33.37
Paperback. Offers a discussion of the materials and processes used in eight artistic media - painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, mosaics, ceramics, glass, and metalwork. This title contains 400 full-colour illustrations, and provides insight into the creation of many of the world's greatest works of art. Num Pages: 384 pages, 400 full-colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 139 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892368600
- ISBN
- 9780892368600
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.27
€ 30.99
€ 22.27
Paperback. 24 and Philosophy is a book you just can't do without. It's all here, folks: the reason Presidents trust him; how Jack cuts through the lies and ambiguities; why he puts his life on the line for others; and how he knows which knee cap to blow out to get that all-important next lead. Editor(s): Weed, Jennifer Hart; Davis, Richard Brian; Weed, Ronald. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: APT; HP; WH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405171045
- ISBN
- 9781405171045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.97
€ 26.97
Directory of Historic House Museums in the United States
. Ed(S): Walker, Patricia Chambers; Graham, T...
Paperback. This guide to America's historic house museums moves beyond merely listing institutions to providing information about interpretive themes, historical and architectural significance, collections, and cultural and social importance, along with programming events and facility information. Editor(s): Walker, Patricia Chambers; Graham, Thomas. Series: American Association for State & Local History. Num Pages: 500 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBCT; WTHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 214 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1179.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742503441
- ISBN
- 9780742503441
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 174.05
€ 174.05
Hardback. Editor(s): The Globe Pequot press. Series: Are We Almost There?. Num Pages: 64 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 91 x 130 x 10. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- GPP Travel United States
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762752843
- ISBN
- 9780762752843
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 8.80
€ 8.99
€ 8.80
Paperback. A guide to the use of plant names and the conventions for writing them as governed by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature and the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. It covers the naming of wild plants, plants modified by humans, why plant names change, their pronunciation and hints to help remember them. Editor(s): Spencer, Roger; Cross, Rob; Lumley, Peter. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: GBC; PST; WMP; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 149 x 12. Weight in Grams: 348. A Guide to Biological Nomenclature. 160 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). Editor(s): Spencer, Roger; Cross, Rob; Lumley, Peter. A guide to the use of plant names and the conventions for writing them as governed by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature and the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. It covers the naming of wild plants, plants modified by humans, why plant names change, their pronunciation and hints to help remember them. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: GBC; PST; WMP; WNP. Dimension: 216 x 149 x 12. Weight: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3 ed
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933746
- ISBN
- 9781845933746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.46
€ 31.99
€ 30.46
Hardback. Editor(s): Spaulding, Lily May; Spaulding, John. Num Pages: 160 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; WBA; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813120829
- ISBN
- 9780813120829
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.63
€ 23.63
Paperback. The landscape of cultural sport psychology research is relatively unchartered. This book guides readers in this emergent field. It includes chapters that examine the impact of the turn to culture on sport and exercise psychology and offers new directions in the theory and practice of psychological research in the field. Editor(s): Ryba, Tatiana V.; Schinke, Dr. Robert; Tenebaum, Gershon. Num Pages: 422 pages, b/w photos & illus. BIC Classification: WSDP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781935412038
- ISBN
- 9781935412038
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.16€ 46.32
€ 59.16
€ 46.32
hardcover. The first English-language compilation of research on Japanese cooking and food culture Editor(s): Rath, Eric C.; Assmann, Stephanie. Num Pages: 304 pages, 13 black and white photographs, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFCV; WBN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780252035630
- ISBN
- 9780252035630
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.47
€ 132.47
Hardback. Editor(s): Pitre, Abul; Pitre, Esrom; Ray, Ruth; Hilton-Pitre, Twana. Series: Critical Black Pedagogy in Education. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607092322
- ISBN
- 9781607092322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.26
€ 107.26
Paperback. Editor(s): Odell, Sandra J.; Huling, Leslie. Num Pages: 140 pages, black & white line drawings, figures. BIC Classification: WZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 158 x 8. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- ScarecrowEducation United States
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780912099378
- ISBN
- 9780912099378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.41
€ 41.41
This frank discussion of doping in sports includes accounts by former elite athletes and offers an illuminating exchange over the meaning and value of natural talents and genetic hierarchies and the essence of fair competition. Editor(s): Murray, Thomas H.; Maschke, Karen J.; Wasunna, Angela A. Num Pages: 304 pages, 3, 2 black & white line drawings, 1 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: WSDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801893612
- ISBN
- 9780801893612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.55
€ 67.55
Paperback. Editor(s): McCarthy, Terence; Rubidge, Bruce. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: RBX; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 241 x 17. Weight in Grams: 944.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Struik Publishers (Pty) Ltd South Africa
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781770071483
- ISBN
- 9781770071483
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 29.27
€ 30.99
€ 29.27
Hardback. Editor(s): McBride, Dennis K.; Schmorrow, Dylan. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 168 x 22. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739112014
- ISBN
- 9780739112014
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.66
€ 137.66
La Garrotxa Volcanic Field of Northeast Spain. Case Study of Sustainab...
. Ed(S): Marti, Joan; Planaguma, Llorenc
Hardback. Editor(s): Marti, Joan; Planaguma, Llorenc. Series: Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism. Num Pages: 147 pages, 94 colour illustrations, 30 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DSE; RBC; RNK; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 605.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 147
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319420783
- ISBN
- 9783319420783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.83
€ 129.83
Hardback. This volume presents six essays by notable scholars examining fine bindings, provenances, historical associations and technical aspects of the holdings of the Arcadian Library, London. With its precise scholarship, detailed information, original research and lavish illustration, it will be a standard work for bibliophiles and book scholars. Editor(s): Mandelbrote, Giles; de Bruijn, Willem. Series: Studies in the Arcadian Library. Num Pages: 408 pages, c. 730 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; WCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 328 x 249 x 48. Weight in Grams: 2880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199654819
- ISBN
- 9780199654819
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 312.19
€ 312.19
hardcover. The need for questioning the ways in which technology is used in sports is the subject of this volume. Much of the focus is on the ethical implications of allowing genetic manipulation of human beings and the impact this could have on sport in general. Editor(s): Maih, A.; Eassom, Simon Bruce. Series: Research in Philosophy & Technology. Num Pages: 484 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDR; PSX; TCBG; WSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 40. Weight in Grams: 851.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308804
- ISBN
- 9780762308804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.34
€ 144.34