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Paperback. In the years after World War II, Westerners and Japanese alike elevated Zen to the quintessence of spirituality in Japan. Pursuing the sources of Zen as a Japanese ideal, this title uncovers the role of two cultural touchstones: Eugen Herrigel's "Zen in the Art of Archery" and the Ryoanji dry-landscape rock garden. Translator(s): Hartman, Earl. Series: Buddhism and Modernity. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 halftones, 6 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 224 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226947655
- ISBN
- 9780226947655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 27.29
€ 34.99
€ 27.29
Hardcover. Num Pages: 136 pages, 200. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AJCP; BTP; JFFE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 254. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Publisher
- powerHouse Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781576878330
- ISBN
- 9781576878330
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 35.62
€ 40.99
€ 35.62
paperback. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APFA; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780816629312
- ISBN
- 9780816629312
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.08
€ 27.99
€ 26.08
Paperback. A memoir of postmodern times, cast as a history. This book is narrated by a far-future historian, Peter Jensen, who leaves this account of the world from the 1990s to the opening of the 23rd century as a gift to his granddaughter. It is a combination of fiction and scholarship. Num Pages: 366 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DN; JFFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 46.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 3rd
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226869032
- ISBN
- 9780226869032
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.40
€ 37.99
€ 29.40
Hardcover. Translated by Carl Ipsen. This short book provides a succinct and masterly overview of the history of migration, from the earliest movements of human beings out of Africa into Asia and Europe to the present day, exploring along the way those factors that contribute to the successes and failures of migratory groups. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFFN; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745661865
- ISBN
- 9780745661865
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.33
€ 59.33
Paperback. Series: Object Lessons. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HPN; JFCD; JFD; KNPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 120. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781501314827
- ISBN
- 9781501314827
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.44
€ 13.99
€ 11.44
Paperback. Editor(s): Hyman, Louis; Tohill, Joseph. Num Pages: 392 pages, 11, 11 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JFFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781501709258
- ISBN
- 9781501709258
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 34.56
€ 35.99
€ 34.56
Paperback. A fascinating study of the rise and fall of Chinese American supermarkets Series: Scott and Laurie Oki Series in Asian American Studies. Num Pages: 15 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; JFSL; KNPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295992945
- ISBN
- 9780295992945
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.35
€ 32.99
€ 29.35
Paperback. We spend more time shopping than doing anything else, after sleep and work. So why is it not taken more seriously? The answer: we take shopping for granted. Indeed, culture can only work by being taken for granted. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFT; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 141 x 13. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745638621
- ISBN
- 9780745638621
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.71
€ 21.71
Hardback. We spend more time shopping than doing anything else, after sleep and work. So why is it not taken more seriously? The answer: we take shopping for granted. Indeed, culture can only work by being taken for granted. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFT; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745638614
- ISBN
- 9780745638614
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.33
€ 59.33
Hardback. Are Americans obsessed with shopping? 'Shop til You Drop' is a lively look at our consumer culture and its role in our everyday lives and society. Arthur Asa Berger considers the sacred roots of consumer culture, the demographics of consumption, theories about competing cultures, and the semiotics of shopping. Num Pages: 152 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JFFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 183 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742536906
- ISBN
- 9780742536906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.71
€ 138.71
Paperback. * Provides a review of key developments in armed responsepolicing around the world * Describes the crucial phases in armed response policydevelopment in Britain and explores the consequences of arming thepolice * Reflects upon the issues arising when police action goes badlywrong. Num Pages: 260 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFE; JKSW1; JMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 164 x 15. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470779279
- ISBN
- 9780470779279
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 48.90
€ 48.99
€ 48.90
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 31 halftones, 5 line art. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AJ; JFSJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 12. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816643028
- ISBN
- 9780816643028
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.66
€ 21.66
Paperback. This book provides a fresh, accessible and much-needed overview of a neglected and widely misunderstood area for students, academics, police and criminal justice officials, policy makers, politicians and for members of the public concerned about police use of fatal force. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: JFM; JKSW1; JKV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424723
- ISBN
- 9781847424723
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 29.83
€ 31.99
€ 29.83
Hardback. Offers a comprehensive and detailed history and sourcebook of shoes. This title charts the development of different kinds and styles of footwear for both men and women from earliest times to the present day. Num Pages: 168 pages, 2000 colour illus. BIC Classification: JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 275 x 261 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1308.
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500512128
- ISBN
- 9780500512128
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.25
€ 40.99
€ 33.25
Hardcover. Beautiful, sculptural objects, shoes are powerful indicators of gender, status, identity, taste, and even sexual preference. Featuring extensive new photography, this is a beautiful and authoritative guide to the history and culture of footwear.Iconic creations by celebrated designers sit alongside masterpieces by unknown craftsmen in this book. Num Pages: 176 pages, 180 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AKTH; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 225 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1102.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Victoria & Albert Museum
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851778324
- ISBN
- 9781851778324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.14
€ 40.99
€ 36.14
Paperback. For passionate lovers of shoes, this reference book explores various types and supplies information about platforms, Cinderella's slipper, sandals and the allure of the naked foot, the 50 steps in the making of a shoe, and profiles of shoe designers and makers. Num Pages: 512 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AKTA; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 107 x 30. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- Workman Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761101147
- ISBN
- 9780761101147
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 11.64
€ 12.99
€ 11.64
Paperback. Series: Dover Pictorial Archive. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AKTA; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 303 x 227 x 9. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Publisher
- Dover Publications Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780486401034
- ISBN
- 9780486401034
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.72
€ 16.99
€ 12.72
Paperback. Num Pages: 230 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Orbis Books (USA) United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780883448489
- ISBN
- 9780883448489
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.72
€ 29.99
€ 25.72
Paperback. The best scholarship focused on shoes and everyday dress accessories from the Middle Ages. Indispensable. SPECULUM Illustrator(s): Mitford, Susan. Series: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London. Num Pages: 152 pages, 118, 27 black & white illustrations, 91 black & white line drawings, 27 black and white,. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3H; JFCK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 10. Weight in Grams: 466. Finds from Medieval Excavations in London. Series: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London. 152 pages, 118, 27 black and white, 91 line drawing. Illustrator(s): Mitford, Susan. The best scholarship focused on shoes and everyday dress accessories from the Middle Ages. Indispensable. SPECULUM. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3H; JFCK. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 10. Weight: 458.
- Publisher
- Boydell Press
- Number of pages
- 152
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843832386
- ISBN
- 9781843832386
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.54
€ 33.99
€ 28.54