Lifestyle, sport & leisure
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Lifestyle, sport & leisure
Paperback. A history of Cairo, from its beginnings in the Arab conquest of Egypt in 640 to a modern capital. This book examines the invasions, changes and conflicts which shaped Cairo's destiny as well as the rulers, religious leaders, artisans and merchants who characterized the city. Translator(s): Wood, Willard. Num Pages: 448 pages, 67 halftones, 13 maps, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1HBE; HBJF; HBJH; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 165 x 33. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674009967
- ISBN
- 9780674009967
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.59
€ 41.99
€ 34.59
Paperback. Birds eat bugs; blood-sucking insects feed on birds; parasitic insects infest birds; and birds struggle to rid themselves of the parasites. In this text, Gilbert Waldbauer describes these and many other interactions between birds and insects. Num Pages: 304 pages, 38 colour illustrations, 66 line illustrations. BIC Classification: WNCB; WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674002067
- ISBN
- 9780674002067
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.19
€ 24.99
€ 21.19
Hardcover. Present a scientific overview of the implications of drinking beer as part of the human diet. This book includes: the history of beer in the diet, an overview of beer production and beer compositional analysis, the impact of raw materials, the desirable and undesirable components in beer and the contribution of beer to health, and social issues. Num Pages: 200 pages, 125 illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; WBXD2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 624.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632064465
- ISBN
- 9780632064465
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.11
€ 206.11
Hardcover. Livestock biodiversity is integral to our culture, history, environment, economy and, most importantly, our future. Thousands of livestock breeds, from relatively small genetic pools, have evolved over time to suit particular environments and farming systems. Num Pages: 280 pages, 49. BIC Classification: TVH; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632054992
- ISBN
- 9780632054992
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.79
€ 175.79
Paperback. This book provides a comprehensive text covering all aspects of guinea pig medicine. This updated edition will be of value to veterinary surgeons and students, veterinary nurses, breeders and all those working in the animal care industry. Series: Library Vet Practice. Num Pages: 152 pages, 9 illustrations. BIC Classification: MZC; MZM; WNGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632052097
- ISBN
- 9780632052097
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.85
€ 79.85
Paperback. Examines a further aspect of the horse's performance. This book is designed to help the horse owners and riders to understand how a horse moves and how its anatomy helps, or hinders, the horse's athletic ability. It uses photographs and anatomical drawings to show the systems of support and movement at each phase of each of the horse's gaits. Num Pages: 208 pages, 186 illustrations. BIC Classification: MZDH; MZH; WSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 190 x 10. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632051373
- ISBN
- 9780632051373
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.72
€ 62.72
Paperback. aeo detailed entries on the most common and most serious toxicants: covers pharmaceuticals as well as other chemicals, plants etc aeo information compiled from the Veterinary Poisons Information Service database aeo easily accessible listings aeo a quick reference to detecting poisons and treating the sick animal. Num Pages: 288 pages, 0. BIC Classification: MZM; WNGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632050291
- ISBN
- 9780632050291
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.69
€ 94.69
Paperback. Horses that have been taken from their natural environment and enclosed in paddocks and stables, dramatically changes both their life-style and feeding habits. This book explains the science of nutrition and combines this with the art of feeding to encourage an understanding of how to feed horses to keep them healthy. Num Pages: 232 pages, 0. BIC Classification: MZD; MZL; WNGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632050161
- ISBN
- 9780632050161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.97
€ 63.97
Paperback. Shows how to teach both horse and rider to jump show jumps and cross county fences with confidence at all stages of horse and rider development, from novices to advanced level competitors. This book serves as a reference for the career instructor following the British Horse Society examination system. Num Pages: 272 pages, 150. BIC Classification: WSNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 168 x 18. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632041275
- ISBN
- 9780632041275
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.57
€ 57.57
Paperback. As many more pets survive into old age, veterinary practitioners are finding that an increasing proportion of their work involves the treatment of ageing animals. This title covers the treatment of the geriatric cat and dog. It discusses the topics and problems specifically related to the elderly animal. Series: Library of Veterinary Practice. Num Pages: 176 pages, 11 illustrations. BIC Classification: MZC; MZK; WNGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 11. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632034796
- ISBN
- 9780632034796
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 98.29
€ 98.29
Paperback. aeo continues to be of considerable interest in decorative paint finishes aeo revival of the craft part of the interest in conservation issues aeo highly regarded technical manual for the expert and student aeo part of successful list of painting and decorating books, including Fulcher et al. a s Painting and Decorating and Stewarta s Signwork. Num Pages: 136 pages, 62 colour photographs, index. BIC Classification: TNT; WJK. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 10. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632034161
- ISBN
- 9780632034161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.48
€ 72.48
Paperback. No beginner should be without this book. Paper patterns often give insufficient information, but here clear diagrams and detailed step-by-step instructions provide a method of working which is easy to follow. Num Pages: 240 pages, 112. BIC Classification: AKTA; WFB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 13. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632022168
- ISBN
- 9780632022168
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.05
€ 34.05
Paperback. * Examines ethical issues in sports, such as sportsmanship, violence, cheating, drug use, racism, sexism, and gender equity. * Includes essays by psychologists, sociologists, coaches, and sports writers. * Gives the reader an understanding of the moral significance of sport, and how sports affect society. . Editor(s): Boxill, Jan. Num Pages: 376 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPQ; WS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 180 x 20. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631216971
- ISBN
- 9780631216971
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.54
€ 52.54
Paperback. The humid tropics contain some of the worlda s richest, most diverse, most important and most threatened environments. This book draws on recent work by geographers, biologists, ecologists, geologists and climatologists to present a complete and integrated appraisal of the natural environment of all the humid tropical regions of the world. Series: Natural Environment S. Num Pages: 384 pages, 0. BIC Classification: RBP; RGB; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 24. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631191742
- ISBN
- 9780631191742
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.28
€ 61.28
Paperback. In this introduction to the changing geography of China the author covers: resources and physical landscapes; the historic foundations of contemporary change; the structure of the People's Republic; rural development and rural problems; features of regional change; and the prospects for China. Series: The Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers Studies in Geography. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1FPC; RGC; WT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631181378
- ISBN
- 9780631181378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 53.85
€ 53.99
€ 53.85
Hardback. An Historical Dictionary of Forestry and Woodland Terms describes the special words used by those working or hunting in Englanda s woodlands and forests from the early Middle Ages until the present. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 line drawings. BIC Classification: CBD; WSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631176367
- ISBN
- 9780631176367
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.93
€ 85.93
Hardback. An integrated account of all aspects of humid tropical environments. Topics covered include: the controls of weather and climate; climatic characteristics; soils; vegetation; landforms; and hydrology. The book also examines the effect of human activity on the environment. Series: The natural environment. Num Pages: 384 pages, 0. BIC Classification: RBP; RGB; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 178 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1028.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631172871
- ISBN
- 9780631172871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.69
€ 172.69
Paperback. * Explores British sport as experienced by those who watched it, played it, wrote and talked about it. * Gives equal attention to the post--war years and to the more immediate present. * Includes discussion of women, ethnic minorities, and the disabled within the general text rather than treating them separately. Series: Making Contemporary Britain. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBLW3; JFC; JHM; WS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631171546
- ISBN
- 9780631171546
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.75
€ 63.75
Hardback. An account of the changing nature of sport in Britain since the end of World War II. The book examines: the changing patterns of participation; commercialization; the role of the media in promoting sport and its stars; and Britain's role in international sport and its attendant political problems. Series: Making Contemporary Britain. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBLW3; JFC; JHM; WS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631171539
- ISBN
- 9780631171539
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.62
€ 146.62
Paperback. Num Pages: 238 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; WZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 14. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631133124
- ISBN
- 9780631133124
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.28
€ 35.28