Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
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Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 15.99
€ 11.74