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Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
Paperback. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: FF; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 13. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Sky Books (NY)
- Number of pages
- 250
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780963188984
- ISBN
- 9780963188984
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 19.69
€ 27.99
€ 19.69
Hardback. St George: A Saint for All is a compelling account of the myth of St George, one of the most significant mythic figures in Christian culture, as well as many other religions world-wide. The book describes St George's lively and diverse following today, and shows how the saint has inspired artists, poets and painters. Num Pages: 144 pages, 30. BIC Classification: HRCC1; JFHF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780234489
- ISBN
- 9781780234489
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.31
€ 26.99
€ 20.31
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Bradwell Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910551516
- ISBN
- 9781910551516
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.40
€ 7.40
Paperback. Editor(s): Anderson, E. N. Num Pages: 313 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: ACBK; JFHF; JFSL9; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Publisher
- Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Canada
- Number of pages
- 313
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780888393609
- ISBN
- 9780888393609
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 23.63
€ 34.99
€ 23.63
Paperback. A condensed guide to ley lines in existence, this book brings a wealth of experience to the telling of the mysterious facts surrounding the straight-line phenomenon. Printed in sepia inks on 100 per cent recycled papers, and with a glossary of notable British leys, this modern mystery is a thought-provoking read. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 5AQ; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 125 x 7. Weight in Grams: 84.
- Publisher
- Wooden Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904263388
- ISBN
- 9781904263388
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.33
€ 10.33
Paperback. The atmospheric West Country landscape lends itself perfectly to dramatic tales of eerie hauntings and ghostly happenings, daring smugglers and dashing highwaymen, and many have heard of - or might even have seen - the modern-day legend that is the Beast of Exmoor. This title collects these local myths and legends. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1 x 8pp colour pics. BIC Classification: 1DBKEW; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552163316
- ISBN
- 9780552163316
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.81
€ 15.99
€ 11.81
Paperback. Num Pages: 520 pages. BIC Classification: JFHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 227 x 42. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Publisher
- Disinformation Company
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781934708637
- ISBN
- 9781934708637
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 35.51
€ 42.99
€ 35.51
Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVU; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691169149
- ISBN
- 9780691169149
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.73
€ 25.99
€ 19.73
Paperback. A Companion to Greek Mythology presents a series of essays that explore the phenomenon of Greek myth from its origins in shared Indo-European story patterns and the Greeks' contacts with their Eastern Mediterranean neighbours through its development as a shared language and thought-system for the Greco-Roman world. Editor(s): Dowden, Ken; Livingstone, Niall. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 672 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HRKP3; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 246 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1024.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 672
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118785164
- ISBN
- 9781118785164
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.81
€ 50.81
Paperback. Distills and captures the essence of Greek and Roman mythology. This dictionary is suitable for those with an interest in the Classics or those seeking to explore the many allusions to its mythology that abound in literature. Num Pages: 480 pages, genealogical tables. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 27. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140512359
- ISBN
- 9780140512359
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.39
€ 17.99
€ 13.39
Paperback. Covering a range of issues, including mystery, cult and philosophy, this work explores Dionysos - one of the most studied figures of the ancient Greek gods. Part of the "Gods and Heroes" series, it looks at the history and influence of this god. Series: Gods and Heroes of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 10. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415324885
- ISBN
- 9780415324885
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.96
€ 40.99
€ 40.96
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750966115
- ISBN
- 9780750966115
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.41
€ 13.99
€ 13.41
Paperback. A fascinating evocation of life on the Settle-Carlisle railway during the days of steam Num Pages: 112 pages, 39 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; JFHF; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 237 x 11. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781553213
- ISBN
- 9781781553213
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.50
€ 19.99
€ 15.50
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Career Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781601631572
- ISBN
- 9781601631572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.62
€ 16.99
€ 16.62
Paperback. Illustrates the relation between myth, culture and literature with discussions of poetry, fiction, film and popular song; explores uses made of the term 'myth' within the fields of literary criticism, anthropology, cultural studies, feminism, Marxism and psychoanalysis. Series: The New Critical Idiom. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; JFHF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415442848
- ISBN
- 9780415442848
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.93
€ 26.99
€ 26.93
Paperback. Num Pages: 324 pages, b/w photos & illus. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Publisher
- Adventures Unlimited Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Updated Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781931882200
- ISBN
- 9781931882200
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.30
€ 18.30
Paperback. A compact guide to the gods and symbols of ancient Egypt, their interpretation, their significance and their cults. It answers questions such as why the jackal represents Anubis, the embalmer god, and why the dung beetle represents the sun god Khepri. Num Pages: 144 pages, 114 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBE; GBC; HRKP1; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 158 x 12. Weight in Grams: 400. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Publisher
- Thames and Hudson Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KOC0010694
- ISBN
- 9780500272534
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 16.99€ 12.59
€ 16.99
€ 12.59
Paperback. This collection of traditional stories and tales, many of which are published for the first time, will delight lovers of Devonshire folklore. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 126 x 15. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455051
- ISBN
- 9780752455051
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.39
€ 13.99
€ 13.39
Paperback. Offers a collection of the haunting German stories from the past 200 years. This title includes Hoffmann's hallucinatory portrait of terror and insanity "The Sandman"; Chamisso's influential black masterpiece "Peter Schlemiel", where a man barters his own shadow; and Kafka's chilling, disturbing satire "In the Penal Colony". Translator(s): Wortsman, Peter. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; DQ; FYT; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 125 x 197 x 22. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141198804
- ISBN
- 9780141198804
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.21
€ 17.99
€ 14.21
Paperback. Alan Sokal, best-known for his role in the 'Sokal Hoax', here turns his attention to a new set of targets - pseudo-science, religion, and misinformation in public life. He argues that clear thinking, combined with a respect for evidence, are of the utmost importance to the survival of the human race in the twenty-first century. Num Pages: 488 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFC; JFHX; PDA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 27. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 488
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199561834
- ISBN
- 9780199561834
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.65
€ 23.99
€ 17.65