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Society & culture: general

Paperback. Editor(s): McWilliams, Mark. Series: Proceedings of the Oxford Symposium on Food and Cookery. Num Pages: 368 pages, 25 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFCD; JFCV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 175 x 245 x 29. Weight in Grams: 740.
Publisher
Prospect Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909248403
ISBN
9781909248403
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 34.28

Hardcover. The essential argument of this book is that food is an avenue towards freedom Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFCV; RNFF; VFD; WBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 220 x 25. Weight in Grams: 446.
Publisher
Rizzoli Ex Libris
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Translation
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847846856
ISBN
9780847846856
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.56

Paperback. Editor(s): Sykes, Naomi. Series: Food and Drink in Archaeology. Num Pages: 176 pages, 50 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HD; JFCV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 174 x 17. Weight in Grams: 338.
Publisher
Prospect Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909248359
ISBN
9781909248359
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 34.20

Paperback / so. Editor(s): Amick, Daniel S. Series: Arceolgical Series; 12. Num Pages: 213 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; HBJD; HBJK; HD; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
International Monographs in Prehistory United States
Number of pages
213
Condition
New
SKU
V9781879621268
ISBN
9781879621268
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 76.64

Hardcover. Num Pages: 384 pages, 12ill.65tabs. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; JFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 145 x 28. Weight in Grams: 771. Fine in acceptable dust wrapper. DW faded, with nicks and partial missing to rear top. Internally text clean, remains a fine copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
SKU
KSG0012537
ISBN
9780674307285
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. A look at NY Times coverage of religion after 9/11 Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; HRA; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 794.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815609865
ISBN
9780815609865
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 35.27

Paperback. Num Pages: 156 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBF; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 127 x 202 x 10. Weight in Grams: 186.
Publisher
University of Queensland Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780702233555
ISBN
9780702233555
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.57

Hardback. Best known for his spectacular direction of the Hampton Institute Choir (1913-31), Dett was also a fine pianist, composer, and arranger of Negro folk songs and spirituals. Includes photos, analysis, and musical examples. Series: Composers of North America. Num Pages: 700 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1KB; 3JJ; AVGC6; AVH; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 43. Weight in Grams: 957.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
700
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810826274
ISBN
9780810826274
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 210.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, full colour throughout. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; 3JM; BGFA; JFC; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 214 x 20. Weight in Grams: 446.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781471159152
ISBN
9781471159152
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.45

hardcover. Presents tales from North Africa, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq in the latest volume of the most important collection of Jewish folktales ever published. This is the third book in the multi-volume series in the tradition of Louis Ginzberg's timeless classic, Legends of the Jews. Editor(s): Ben-Amos, Dan. Series: Folktales of the Jews. Num Pages: 820 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1314.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Jewish Publication Society United States
Number of pages
820
Condition
New
SKU
V9780827608719
ISBN
9780827608719
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 81.22
€ 77.69

Hardcover. Joha has Janus' double face: On the one hand, he is innocent and stupid; on the other, a trickster. He is a cheater and is cheated. He sets traps for others and falls into traps himself; he is simpleton and liar, victimizer and victim. Editor(s): Koen-Sarano, Matilda. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: HRJ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Jewish Publication Society United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780827607224
ISBN
9780827607224
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.60

Hardcover. Series: Texas Folklore Society Extra Book. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 145. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of North Texas Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781574415896
ISBN
9781574415896
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.30

paperback. Appearing here for the first time in paperback, the stories in Folktales from Iraq, each accompanied by specially commissioned engravings, allow the reader to travel to a distant, imaginary land swirling with great fortunes, terrifying predicaments, and quick-witted heroes. Illustrator(s): Wright, John Buckland. Series: Pine Street Books. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 268.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812219135
ISBN
9780812219135
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.95

Paperback. Presents a study of folklore and folklore methodologies. This book outlines four perspectives that researchers employ to conceptualize, document, and study the phenomena that we consider 'folklore': folklore as artifact, describable and diffusible entity, culture, and behavior. It describes the pervasiveness of folklore in everyday life. Num Pages: 352 pages, 106 b&w photos. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 181 x 234 x 20. Weight in Grams: 620.
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253209948
ISBN
9780253209948
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.49

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138774957
ISBN
9781138774957
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.96

Paperback. Wales is a Celtic country and the Celts have always treasured oral learning and recitation. Indeed they have a passion for committing facts to memory rather than relying on the written word. This title covers legends associated with place-names; calendar customs; giants and monsters; omens and second sight; and, folk healing and herbal remedies. Illustrator(s): Feachem, Richard, KBE. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; JFHF; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752419350
ISBN
9780752419350
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.62

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
€ 18.62

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 87 color images. BIC Classification: 1KBBEJ; JFHF; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 254 x 11. Weight in Grams: 584.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764341274
ISBN
9780764341274
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 21.44

Paperback. Describes the reaction of the common people to some of the tumultuous events which occurred in Northamptonshire and shaped England's history, and how this gave rise to many colorful folklore traditions. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMM; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 398.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752435220
ISBN
9780752435220
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 19.69

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752459646
ISBN
9780752459646
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.99

Paperback. Hampshire is proud host to traditions, customs and legends that may seem strange to the people of the twenty-first century but were very real to the Hampshire folk of yesteryear. From Abbotts Ann and the Maiden's Garlands to the Tichborne Dole and St Swithun's forty days of rain, this looks at the folklore of Hampshire. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752451794
ISBN
9780752451794
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.07

Paperback. Essex, the witch hunting county, is especially rich in traditions, legends, dialect and stories. This book explores the origins and meanings of its traditions to create a sense of the influence of the customs of the past. It is aimed at those who wish to revel in the delights of times past. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752436777
ISBN
9780752436777
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.00

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752429298
ISBN
9780752429298
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.90

Paperback. During the German occupation of Norway during World War II, the Norwegians kept spirits high and fostered resistance by humour. The author examines how this seemingly frivolous humour in fact contributed to the development of a resistance mentality in a country stunned by the German invasion. Num Pages: 280 pages, 22 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DNN; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JFC; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 230 x 15. Weight in Grams: 396.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
University of Wisconsin Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780299154448
ISBN
9780299154448
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.80

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