Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
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Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
Paperback. These eleven essays offer critical engagement in understanding the sky in human imagination and culture and contribute to this new field emerging within the academy. Editor(s): Gunzburg, Darrelyn. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRLK; JFHF; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 5135.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Equinox
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781791684
- ISBN
- 9781781791684
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.49
€ 59.49
Hardcover. These eleven essays offer critical engagement in understanding the sky in human imagination and culture and contribute to this new field emerging within the academy. Editor(s): Gunzburg, Darrelyn. Series: The Imagined Sky: Cultural Perspectives. Num Pages: 286 pages, 97 figures. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRLK; JFHF; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 5135.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781791677
- ISBN
- 9781781791677
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.46
€ 135.46
Paperback. Num Pages: 488 pages, illus. BIC Classification: JFH; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 26. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Adventures Unlimited Press
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780932813251
- ISBN
- 9780932813251
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.29
€ 19.29
Paperback. While focusing on the central problem of evil, the author illuminates every aspect of Hindu thought. She corrects the widespread belief that Hindu thought does not recognize the problem of evil, and shows conclusively that the mythology of tribal societies and the Puranas deal with this question extensively. Series: Hermeneutics: Studies in the History of Religions. Num Pages: 424 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRG; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 199 x 230 x 27. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- New e.
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520040984
- ISBN
- 9780520040984
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 30.09
€ 41.99
€ 30.09
Paperback. The Texas Longhorn made more history than any other breed of cattle the world has known. These wiry, intractable beasts were themselves pioneers in a harsh land, moving elementally with drouth, grass, Arctic blizzards, and burning winds. This title tells of the Spanish conquistadors, who brought their cattle with them. Series: The J. Frank Dobie. Num Pages: 440 pages, illus. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 140 x 211 x 32. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292746275
- ISBN
- 9780292746275
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.47
€ 23.99
€ 17.47
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195067262
- ISBN
- 9780195067262
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.44
€ 48.44
Paperback. Series: Native American. Num Pages: 361 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Dover Publications Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 361
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780486444154
- ISBN
- 9780486444154
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.43
€ 20.99
€ 20.43
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBKN; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 15. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845887582
- ISBN
- 9781845887582
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.21
€ 14.99
€ 13.21
Paperback. Num Pages: 488 pages, 27 photograps, 17 illustrations, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; JFHF; JFSL9; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 27. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780803285644
- ISBN
- 9780803285644
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.03
€ 37.99
€ 34.03
Hardback. A fascinating cornucopia of monsters and fabulous creatures from all corners of the world. Num Pages: 384 pages, 200 b and w illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; VXQM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 34. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857383372
- ISBN
- 9780857383372
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.59
€ 23.99
€ 16.59
Paperback. Editor(s): Kvideland, Reimund; Sehmsdorf, Henning K. Series: Nordic S. Num Pages: 451 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 451
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First edition
- SKU
- V9780816619672
- ISBN
- 9780816619672
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.14
€ 25.99
€ 23.14
Paperback. Num Pages: 436 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 228 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Adventures Unlimited Press
- Edition
- 8/16/11
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781935487395
- ISBN
- 9781935487395
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.31
€ 21.31
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFH; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 312. The Cosmis Cycles Come Full Circle: The True Positive Mayan Prophecy is Revealed. 192 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JFH; VXA. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 14. Weight: 312.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Weiser Books
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781578635337
- ISBN
- 9781578635337
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.99
€ 23.99
€ 20.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLCG; 3JJ; JFHX; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 575.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816636266
- ISBN
- 9780816636266
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.29
€ 27.99
€ 26.29
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRQ; JFHF; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 136 x 15. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- HarperOne
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062501882
- ISBN
- 9780062501882
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.52
€ 19.52
Hardback. 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: 218 x 145 x 14. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Filial Piety and Its Divine Rewards: The Legend of Dong Yong and Weaving Maiden with Related Texts United States
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781603841368
- ISBN
- 9781603841368
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.09€ 40.41
€ 51.09
€ 40.41
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCC2; JFHF; JFSV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 28. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Red Wheel/Weiser United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781578633234
- ISBN
- 9781578633234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.54
€ 29.99
€ 25.54
Paperback. The result is an unprecedented guide to the study of Chinese myth for specialists and nonspecialists alike. Num Pages: 344 pages, 10, 10 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 172 x 21. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- Fourth Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801861833
- ISBN
- 9780801861833
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 31.80
€ 37.99
€ 31.80
Paperback. Editor(s): Boyd, Matthieu. Num Pages: 616 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; DSBB; HBJD; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268037369
- ISBN
- 9780268037369
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 46.16
€ 51.99
€ 46.16
Paperback. The author is a Gaelic-speaking scholar and archaeologist who has lived and worked in crofting communities. In this edition, she portrays the beliefs and customs of Scottish Gaelic society, including: seasonal customs deriving from Celtic festivals; the famous waulking songs; and the Highland tradition of seers and second sight. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 236 x 11. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752419046
- ISBN
- 9780752419046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 241 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Adventures Unlimited Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781931882873
- ISBN
- 9781931882873
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.15
€ 18.99
€ 14.15
Paperback. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813568836
- ISBN
- 9780813568836
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.53
€ 41.99
€ 37.53
Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 228 x 23. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816654949
- ISBN
- 9780816654949
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.20
€ 26.99
€ 25.20
Paperback. A retelling of Irish legends, including the three major pre-Christian sequences - the Mythological Cycle, the Ulster Cycle and the Finn Cycle - as well as more recent tales of the saints Patrick, Brigid and Colmcille. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: FQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 18. Weight in Grams: 226 254pp
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780571175185
- ISBN
- 9780571175185
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.53
€ 16.99
€ 12.53