Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
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Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
Paperback. Exploring issues of gender in Tang-dynasty literature and culture, Jowen Tung draws on a comprehensive range of historical, literary and social texts to unravel the complex mechanisms of one of the world's oldest patriarchal systems. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; DSBB; HBJF; HBLC; JFHF; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847695133
- ISBN
- 9780847695133
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.83
€ 62.83
Hardback. The scholarly identification of formulas and folktales in the Qur'an represents a novel approach to the world-famous religious text. Not only does it provide insight into the basic composition of this sacred document, but also pinpoints and makes accessible many of its principal themes. Num Pages: 104 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLC1; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 143 x 13. Weight in Grams: 245.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 104
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742526716
- ISBN
- 9780742526716
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.26
€ 157.26
Paperback. The scholarly identification of formulas and folktales in the Qur'an represents a novel approach to the world-famous religious text. Not only does it provide insight into the basic composition of this sacred document, but also pinpoints and makes accessible many of its principal themes. Num Pages: 104 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLC1; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 134 x 7. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742526723
- ISBN
- 9780742526723
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.70
€ 55.70
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Career Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781632650658
- ISBN
- 9781632650658
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.59
€ 20.59
Paperback. From the dangerous beings of ancient myths and medieval folklore, to the sanitized 'wingy thingies' of Shakespeare and the Victorians, and even modern myths of alien abduction, this book presents a history of fairies. It tells that they have a darker and menacing history - as troublemakers, child-snatchers, seducers and changelings. Num Pages: 236 pages, 200. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 25. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752440736
- ISBN
- 9780752440736
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.07
€ 19.99
€ 16.07
Hardcover. Whether you're interested in exploring the history and culture or just want to learn more about fairies' powers and trickery, you'll love plunging into the enchanting tales that bring these whimsical creatures to life. Num Pages: 224 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 193 x 21. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Publisher
- Adams Media
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781440573057
- ISBN
- 9781440573057
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 13.83
€ 18.99
€ 13.83
Paperback. This classic on the subject is dedicated to two people who greatly influenced the author -- W.B. Yeats and AE, perhaps the greatest mystic and visionary of this century. Num Pages: 562 pages, 1ill. BIC Classification: JFHF; VXW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 39. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Publisher
- Colin Smythe Ltd
- Number of pages
- 562
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1977
- Edition
- Facsimile
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780901072511
- ISBN
- 9780901072511
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.89
€ 18.89
Paperback. Editor(s): Hallett, Martin; Karasek, Barbara. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DSY; JFCA; JFHF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 565. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Broadview Press Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781554811441
- ISBN
- 9781554811441
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 30.98
€ 42.99
€ 30.98
Paperback. Editor(s): Bottigheimer, Ruth B. Num Pages: 336 pages, 4 illus. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812212945
- ISBN
- 9780812212945
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.89
€ 32.99
€ 29.89
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
€ 36.99€ 27.65
€ 36.99
€ 27.65
Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages, 13 b/w photos. BIC Classification: JFHF; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 135 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- Ghost House Publishing Canada
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781894877459
- ISBN
- 9781894877459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.69
€ 16.99
€ 12.69
Hardback. Num Pages: 312 pages, 2, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1D; 3H; HBJD; HBLC1; HBTB; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 241 x 24. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801451447
- ISBN
- 9780801451447
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.68
€ 140.68
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845888831
- ISBN
- 9781845888831
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.21
€ 14.99
€ 13.21
Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Whitson, Andrew. Num Pages: 80 pages, 40ill. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 131 x 13. Weight in Grams: 202. Clean copy fine in dust jacket. DJ has some wear to edges and rubbing but remains good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Appletree Press Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KMK0001739
- ISBN
- 9780862817329
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Whitson, Andrew. Num Pages: 80 pages, 40ill. BIC Classification: JFHF; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 135 x 15. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Publisher
- Appletree Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780862817336
- ISBN
- 9780862817336
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 12.80
€ 13.99
€ 12.80
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 13. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750967532
- ISBN
- 9780750967532
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.35
€ 17.99
€ 14.35
Paperback. Of the many ballads, tales, and plays extolling filial piety (xiao) the foundational virtue of imperial China none was more popular in that era than the legend of Dong Yong and his heavenly helpmate, Weaving Maiden. This title presents the five versions of the legend. It illustrates the changing perceptions of xiao in various genres. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 162 x 216 x 10. Weight in Grams: 190.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 108
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781603841351
- ISBN
- 9781603841351
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.13
€ 20.99
€ 17.13
hardcover. Num Pages: 257 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 134 x 23. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Changing Lives Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780989452960
- ISBN
- 9780989452960
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.51
€ 29.99
€ 26.51
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; HBLH; JFHC; JFHF; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 13. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Publisher
- Feral House
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936239733
- ISBN
- 9781936239733
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.35
€ 20.99
€ 20.35
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€ 21.39
€ 31.99
€ 21.39