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Hardcover. Series: Anthem World History. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Anthem Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857287922
ISBN
9780857287922
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.83

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 421 x 223 x 17. Weight in Grams: 394.
Publisher
Red Wheel/Weiser
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781601633583
ISBN
9781601633583
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.27

Paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, colour plates. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 384. 232 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JFH. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 15. Weight: 388.
Publisher
Red Wheel/Weiser
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781601630865
ISBN
9781601630865
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.09

Hardback. In over 1,000 entries, this acclaimed Companion covers all aspects of the Western fairy tale tradition, from medieval to modern. It provides an authoritative reference source for this complex and captivating genre, exploring the tales themselves, the writers who wrote and reworked them, the artists who illustrated them, and much more. Editor(s): Zipes, Jack. Series: Oxford Companions. Num Pages: 768 pages, 60 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 165 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1370.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199689828
ISBN
9780199689828
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.69

Paperback. A comprehensive study that draws upon poetry and mythology, art and literature, archaeology and psychology to show how the myth of the goddess has been lost from our formal Judeo-Christian images of the divine. It explains what happened to the goddess, when, and how she was excluded from western culture, and the implications of this loss. Num Pages: 800 pages, b&w illustrations and illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HRLB; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 768.
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
800
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140192926
ISBN
9780140192926
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.83

Paperback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198779858
ISBN
9780198779858
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.22

Paperback. Worcestershire is a county of contrasts, with one face turned to the buzz of Birmingham and the other turned towards the quiet of the West Country. Its folk tales reflect that dichotomy, with stories based in the fears and superstitions of village life and others evolving from the strains and pressures of a new industrial reality. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMT; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 144 x 15. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752485805
ISBN
9780752485805
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.45

Paperback. Clears a devastating path from the bygone Glasgow of the 1970s to the grim secrets of Gloucester in the mid 1990s. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BTC; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 20. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
Faber and Faber
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571215607
ISBN
9780571215607
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.54

Paperback. Stories that focus on the women of Celtic mythology, from formidable women warriors to the gentle women who guided others to spiritual wisdom. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 166 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
Publisher
Destiny Books
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780892813575
ISBN
9780892813575
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.59

Paperback. From age-old legends and fantastical myths, to amusing anecdotes and cautionary tales, this collection is a heady mix of bloodthirsty, funny, passionate and moving stories from County Kilkenny. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 15. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845888114
ISBN
9781845888114
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.21

Paperback. Series: Deeds of Arms Series. Num Pages: 135 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLC1; JFHF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178. .
Publisher
FreeLance Academy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781937439040
ISBN
9781937439040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.36

Paperback. Num Pages: 480 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW; JFHC; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 37. Weight in Grams: 552.
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781629144894
ISBN
9781629144894
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.95

Paperback. This collection of stories from all parts of Scotland, and from all periods of our dramatic - and often truly heroic - history is both an introduction to and a journey into Scotland's rich cultural heritage. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 197 x 15. Weight in Grams: 188.
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908373496
ISBN
9781908373496
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.46

Hardback. The perfect gift for anyone interested in Irish folklore. These lrish tales are reprinted from nineteenth-century sources, but they date back to a centuries-old oral tradition of storytelling that had yet to be committed to the printed page. They were passed down through the ages virtually unaltered and feature a wide variety of fantastic beings. Series: Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Classic Collection. Num Pages: 704 pages, black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 159. .
Publisher
Barnes & Noble Inc United States
Number of pages
704
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781435161368
ISBN
9781435161368
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.09

Paperback. BIC Classification: AKLB; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 215. Weight in Grams: 1400.
Publisher
Anthology Editions
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781944860004
ISBN
9781944860004
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 40.03

Paperback. Fairy tales shape our cultures and enrich our imaginations; their narrative stability and cultural durability are incontestable. Editor(s): Tatar, Maria. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSK; DSY; JFHF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 132 x 283 x 31. Weight in Grams: 514.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Second
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393602975
ISBN
9780393602975
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.65

Paperback. A reading and research into strange territories of folklore, mythology, religion and magic. This book is a scholar-poet's quest for the meaning of European myths, a polemic about the relations between man and woman, and also a personal document in which the author explored the sources of his own inspiration and, as he believed, all true poetry. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: DSC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 136 x 40. Weight in Grams: 670.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
544
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571174256
ISBN
9780571174256
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 16.87

Paperback. A collection of over 6000 proverbs (and their origins). Editor(s): Fergusson, Rosalind. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: CBD; GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
2Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140514780
ISBN
9780140514780
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.60

Hardcover. Professor O Cathain is widely known for his contribution to Irish and international folkloristics and the many ways in which he has promoted Irish language and culture. In this festschrift, the articles cover a broad array of subjects, that are in themselves a reflection of Seamas O Cathain's wide-ranging interests. Editor(s): Almqvist, Bo; Mac Mathuna, Liam; Mac Mathuna,Seamus; Watson, Seosamh; Mac Carthaigh, Criostoir. Num Pages: 464 pages, 42 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 44. Weight in Grams: 966.
Publisher
Univ College Dublin Pr
Number of pages
464
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906359690
ISBN
9781906359690
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.43
€ 54.36

Paperback. Featuring black and white photos of some of the old buildings that claim to be haunted and locations of where ghosts can be seen, this book reveals some British ghost stories. Series: Shire Discovering. Num Pages: 88 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; VXQG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 162 x 35. Weight in Grams: 126. New.
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
88
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
9780747801641
ISBN
9780747801641
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.89

Paperback. An anthology of the most chilling urban legends of all time collected by the maestro himself. Editor(s): Brunvand, Jan Harold. Num Pages: 256 pages, 9 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 298.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393326130
ISBN
9780393326130
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.74

Paperback. Compilation of folklore, legends, and history describes animals' relations with people, being hunted for food, fur, sport, or as vermin, and their position today. An imaginative final section looks at twelve animals and how we can visualise ourselves as having their special qualities and enrich our lives and deal with situations differently. Num Pages: 380 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 338.
Publisher
Gill
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848892507
ISBN
9781848892507
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.51

Paperback. Series: Studies in Austrian Literature, Culture & Thought: Translation S. Num Pages: 338 pages. BIC Classification: FYB; JFHF; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 22. Weight in Grams: 496.
Publisher
Ariadne Press United States
Number of pages
338
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Condition
New
SKU
V9780929497938
ISBN
9780929497938
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 26.55

Paperback. 'I loved it .. funny, serious, richly vivid .. Read this book.' Daily Telegraph Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 30. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
Pan Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprints
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330535861
ISBN
9780330535861
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.74

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