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Paperback. Washington, D.C. is a city that commemorates the history of the United States; it is also quite haunted. Tour streets and visit memorials of those once dwelling or working in this political metropolis. Visit angry ghosts, Christopher and Rachel, at the Ol Num Pages: 254 pages, 23 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBFC; JFHF; VXQG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 168 x 17. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
254
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764329616
ISBN
9780764329616
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.23

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 8. Weight in Grams: 136.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845887575
ISBN
9781845887575
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.54

Hardcover. A charming and beautifully illustrated book, first published in 1893, covering all aspects of the weather. This new edition has been completely redesigned and is fully illustrated with reproductions of woodcuts, photographs and drawings throughout. Num Pages: 128 pages, full colour photographs and diagrams. BIC Classification: JFHF; WNWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Papadakis
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906506599
ISBN
9781906506599
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 11.37

Hardback. Welsh Folk Tales Num Pages: 272 pages, 188 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 205 x 25. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750966047
ISBN
9780750966047
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. .
Publisher
Bradwell Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909914995
ISBN
9781909914995
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.41

Paperback. Num Pages: 159 pages, 34 b/w photos. BIC Classification: JFHF; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 11. Weight in Grams: 320.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
159
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764339073
ISBN
9780764339073
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.86

Paperback. Within these pages are tales of legendary rocks, Robin Hood, tragic love affairs, thwarted villainy, witches, fairies, hidden treasure and much more. The intriguing stories, brought to life with beautiful line-drawings by a local artist, will be enjoyed by readers time and again. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 212.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752452920
ISBN
9780752452920
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.51

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSHL; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 142 x 11. Weight in Grams: 202.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752499116
ISBN
9780752499116
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.51

Paperback. Why were Prometheus and Loki envisioned as chained to rocks? What was the Golden Calf? Why are mirrors believed to carry bad luck? This book shows that myths originally transmitted real information about real events and observations, preserving the information sometimes for millennia within nonliterate societies. Num Pages: 312 pages, 18 line illus. 27 halftones. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691127743
ISBN
9780691127743
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 30.87

Hardcover. This latest title in the hugely popular series of proverbs from around the world focuses on the richness of Japanese culture and language and highlights the uncanny similarity of inherited wisdom between the East and West. Num Pages: 96 pages, black, white and blue illustrations. BIC Classification: 2GJ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 216. .
Edition
Bilingual
Publisher
Medina Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909339996
ISBN
9781909339996
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 9.30

Paperback. A cornerstone of Chinese popular culture, the legend of the White Snake the admirable demon who loves her victim has been continually rewritten, reinterpreted, and readapted for over five hundred years. This title opens a window into the variety of pre-modern Chinese popular literature. Num Pages: 208 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 142 x 13. Weight in Grams: 244.
Edition
UK ed.
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
171
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872209954
ISBN
9780872209954
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 18.00

Hardcover. A cornerstone of Chinese popular culture, the legend of the White Snake the admirable demon who loves her victim has been continually rewritten, reinterpreted, and readapted for over five hundred years. This title opens a window into the variety of pre-modern Chinese popular literature. Num Pages: 208 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 346.
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
171
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872209961
ISBN
9780872209961
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.22
€ 42.22

Paperback. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 232 x 27. Weight in Grams: 380.
Publisher
Watkins
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842931639
ISBN
9781842931639
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.58

Paperback. A shocking expose of the true story behind the death of the much-beloved UN Secretary General, Dag Hammarskjold Num Pages: 340 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; 3JJPK; HBJH; HBTW; JFHC; JPSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 216 x 34. Weight in Grams: 502.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849048026
ISBN
9781849048026
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 23.07

Paperback. Aims to provide answers to a host of teasing historical questions and exasperating mysteries, such as the death of Hitler; who the real Snow White was and whether she lived with seven short miners; the identity of Tom, Dick and Harry; the sinking of the Lusitania; Howard Carter's trickery; and the real events behind the saying 'Sweet Fanny Adam'. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HB; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 10. Weight in Grams: 420.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
245
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750946858
ISBN
9780750946858
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.51

Paperback. The most complete and detailed reference book of its kind, Who's Who in Classical Mythology contains over 1200 extensive entries, covering both Greek and Roman characters. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415260411
ISBN
9780415260411
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.43

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845887858
ISBN
9781845887858
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 12.42

paperback. William N Fenton's contributions to the understanding of the cultures and histories of the Iroquois are formidable. This volume includes Fenton's classic studies of such key issues as Iroquois folklore, factionalism, and the repatriation of material culture; and discussions of theory and practice and the methodology of 'upstreaming'. Editor(s): Starna, William A.; Campisi, Jack. Series: The Iroquoians & Their World. Num Pages: 398 pages, 10 Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KB; GTB; JFHF; JFSL9; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
398
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803216075
ISBN
9780803216075
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.75

Paperback. These lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient counties are vividly retold by local storyteller Kirsty Hartsiotis. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 b&w. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWW; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 214.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752457369
ISBN
9780752457369
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.51

Paperback. Num Pages: 168 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; JFHF; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Four Courts Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846824234
ISBN
9781846824234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.74

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