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Paperback. This account of Maori traditions, dictated by elders in the 1850s, was published with an English translation in 1913-15. Translator(s): Smith, S. Percy. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Anthropology. Num Pages: 232 pages, 1 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1MBN; JFHF; JHBT; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 15. Weight in Grams: 334.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9781108040099
ISBN
9781108040099
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.62

Paperback. Surveys the pre-Christian beliefs of the Scandinavian and Germanic people. This title provides an introduction to this subject, giving basic outlines to the sagas and stories, and helps identify the character traits of the well known as well as the lesser gods of the age. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DN; HRKP5; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 192.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140136272
ISBN
9780140136272
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.08

Paperback. Part of the "Everyman" series which has been re-set with wide margins for notes and easy-to-read type. Each title includes a themed introduction by leading authorities on the subject, life-and-times chronology of the author, text summaries, annotated reading lists and selected criticism and notes. Editor(s): Jones, George. Translator(s): Jones, Gwyn; Jones, Thomas. Num Pages: 272 pages, notes, chronology. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 254.
Publisher
W&N
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780460872973
ISBN
9780460872973
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.09

paperback. In the midst of the remarkable revival of interest and belief in angels comes this handsomely illustrated reference work--the fruit of 16 years of research in Talmudic, gnostic, cabalistic, apocalyptic, patristic, and legendary texts. "A wacky and wonderful compendium of angelic lore".--Time. Illustrations. Num Pages: 387 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HRC; HRKT; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 190 x 27. Weight in Grams: 744.
Publisher
Free Press
Number of pages
387
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780029070529
ISBN
9780029070529
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.31

Paperback. Editor(s): Gumerman, George J. Series: School of American Research Advanced Seminar Series. Num Pages: 348 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HD; JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 540.
Publisher
School of American Research Press,U.S. Washington
Number of pages
348
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Condition
New
SKU
KEX0227531
ISBN
9780933452848
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Translator(s): Guest, Lady Charlotte E. Series: Dover Thrift Editions. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 131 x 15. Weight in Grams: 164.
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc. United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486295411
ISBN
9780486295411
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.96

Hardback. "The present volume contains thirty-five fairy tales by nineteen writers, presented chronologically by author"--Introduction. Editor(s): Schultz, Gretchen; Seifert, Professor Lewis. Series: Oddly Modern Fairy Tales. Num Pages: 296 pages, 14 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDF; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 151 x 206 x 25. Weight in Grams: 430.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691161655
ISBN
9780691161655
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.61

Paperback. Editor(s): McNamee, Gregory. Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 142 x 10. Weight in Grams: 212.
Publisher
Daimon Verlag Switzerland
Number of pages
140
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9783856306106
ISBN
9783856306106
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.61

paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCC2; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Inner Traditions Bear and Company United States
Edition
2nd Edition, New Edition of The Search for the Gra
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781591430384
ISBN
9781591430384
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.06

Paperback. The Discovery of the Treasure of Solomon. 256 pages, 16 colour illustrations. The author followed ciphered messages left by the Templars in church paintings, inscriptions and stained glass windows to what may well be three of the Stones of Fire. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JFH. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 17. Weight: 440.
Publisher
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781591430391
ISBN
9781591430391
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.70

paperback. Exploring the past with hi-tech tools of modern archaeology, geology and astronomy, Hancock exposes an eerie network of connections between Egyptian pyramids, Andean temples, spherical geometry, and astro-navigation. He makes claim for a lost civilization that flourished during the last ice age. Num Pages: 768 pages, 16pp colour halftones, 32pp b&w halftones, b&w line illustrations, index, appendices. BIC Classification: HDA; HDW; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 147 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1016.
Publisher
Century London
Number of pages
768
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780712679060
ISBN
9780712679060
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 21.24

Paperback. New archaeological evidence for a pre-historic civilisation updated with two substantial new chapters brimming with recent reporting of fresh scientific advances. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: HDDA; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 42. Weight in Grams: 466.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444779707
ISBN
9781444779707
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.47

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 208.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752497587
ISBN
9780752497587
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.55

Paperback. Monsters, lunatics, vampires, werewolves, evil dolls, and suicide dogs, stones entombing bodies, faces appearing in walls, curses, and meetings with the devil--all this and more are contained within this book of Scottish urban legends. Num Pages: 192 pages, 15 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 141 x 15. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750956222
ISBN
9780750956222
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. There's more to Irish bird folklore than the 'wran' boys and the Children of Lir. Birds have been part of our culture from very early times and there are countless beliefs, proverbs and curses associated with them. This entertaining compendium will bring joy to bird lovers and general readers alike. Num Pages: 360 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 192 x 24. Weight in Grams: 538.
Publisher
The Collins Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848893139
ISBN
9781848893139
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.80

Paperback. Over the past half century, opinion has been divided as to the role of Lee Harvey Oswald in the assassination of President John F Kennedy.The rumours began to spread almost immediately that the accused assassin may have working for or being manipulated by individuals involved with the United States Intelligence apparatus. Num Pages: 293 pages. Dimension: 129 x 198 x 17. Weight in Grams: 182.
Publisher
Empire Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909360198
ISBN
9781909360198
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.30

Paperback. Illustrator(s): Bouma, Adeetje. Num Pages: 304 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DSTC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226462790
ISBN
9780226462790
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 21.11

Paperback. An account of relations between the sexes and the role of myth in the transition between unconscious fantasy and cultural forms, based on studies of the mythologies of the Gimi, from the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Num Pages: 416 pages, 24 halftones, 1 map, 12 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1MKLP; HBJM; JFHF; JFSL; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 566.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226293813
ISBN
9780226293813
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 41.13

Hardcover. Series: Pocket Essentials. Num Pages: 160 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 132 x 22. Weight in Grams: 268.
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Pocket Essentials New York
Number of pages
160
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Edition
First Edition
SKU
KNW0007781
ISBN
9781904048343
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 5.49

Paperback. Were the famous moon landings simulated by NASA? From the very first manned flight into orbit there have been serious anomalies in the official narrative of the conquest of space. This title dissects the history of space travel, from the Russian missions in the early 1960s, to the American moon project of Apollo 17 in 1972. Translator(s): Collis, Johanna. Num Pages: 400 pages, 200 halftones. BIC Classification: JFHC; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 858. The Great Moon Hoax and the Race to Dominate Earth from Space. 400 pages, 200 halftones. Were the famous moon landings simulated by NASA? From the very first manned flight into orbit there have been serious anomalies in the official narrative of the conquest of space. This title dissects the history of space travel, from the Russian missions in the early 1960s, to the American moon project of Apollo 17 in 1972. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JFHC; WNX. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 27. Weight: 860. Translator(s): Collis, Johanna.
Publisher
Clairview Books
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905570126
ISBN
9781905570126
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.65

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