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Society & culture: general

paperback. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Back Bay Books
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780316223331
ISBN
9780316223331
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.44

Hardcover. Like Charon navigating the River of Wailing, Mythology 101 will guide you through the most glorious (and completely terrifying) tales the ancient world has to offer. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HRKP3; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
Adams Media Corporation United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781440573323
ISBN
9781440573323
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 16.39

Paperback. Introduces such figures as Old Man, Scar-Face, Blood-Clot, and the Seven Brothers. This work includes tales with ritualistic origins emphasizing the prototypical Beaver-Medicine and the roles played by Elk-Woman and Otter-Woman, and a presentation of Star Myths, which reveal the astronomical knowledge of the Blackfoot Indians. Series: Sources of American Indian Oral Literature. Num Pages: 204 pages, 3 Illus., index. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 171 x 11. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Edition
Second
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803260238
ISBN
9780803260238
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.89

Paperback. Third revised edition, previously published in 1973 by Harper Collins, of a collection of texts stressing the universal themes of mythology. They range from the Bible to English literature, to C Jung and others, to illustrate the archetypal aspects of the universal hero. This edition includes heroine myths and an updated bibliography. Num Pages: 288 pages, 7 halftones. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195119572
ISBN
9780195119572
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.09

Paperback / so. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFD; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer vs United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9783658076269
ISBN
9783658076269
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 69.63

perfect. Series: Studien Zur Sozialwissenschaft. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Vs Verlag Fur Sozialwissenschaften United States
Edition
1992nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783531123592
ISBN
9783531123592
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 80.76

Paperback. Around the world, more than a million people die by suicide each year. Yet many of us know very little about a tragedy that may strike our own loved ones - and much of what we think we know is wrong. This book dismantles myth after myth to bring compassionate and accurate understanding of a massive international killer. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 line illustration. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 360.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674061989
ISBN
9780674061989
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.72

Paperback. The landscape of Britain and Ireland has been the inspiration for myths and legends for centuries. From ancient kings to infamous murderers, this book explains and describes the stories behind and places associated with such famous characters as Robin Hood and the mystical fairies and monstrous animals that inhabit these enchanted lands. Num Pages: 192 pages, c.100 artworks & photographs. BIC Classification: 1DB; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 171 x 14. Weight in Grams: 484.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
IMM Lifestyle Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847739865
ISBN
9781847739865
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 22.04

paperback. Num Pages: 496 pages, 32 illustrations. BIC Classification: FQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 215 x 24. Weight in Grams: 510. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Dover Publications
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMK0022731
ISBN
9780486280929
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.70

Paperback. Num Pages: 348 pages. BIC Classification: HRG; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Rupa & Co
Edition
rep.
Condition
New
SKU
V9788171671311
ISBN
9788171671311
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.09

Paperback. Num Pages: 432 pages, 32 full page plates. BIC Classification: FQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 143 x 24. Weight in Grams: 504.
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc. United States
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486270456
ISBN
9780486270456
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.34

Paperback. Presents an introduction to the mythology of the peoples, who inhabited the northwestern fringes of Europe from Britain and the Isle of Man to Gaul and Brittany. This guide looks at the gods and goddesses of Celtic myth; at the nature of Celtic religion, with its rituals of sun and moon worship; and at the druids who served society as judges. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRKP2; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
New
SKU
9780141017945
ISBN
9780141017945
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.14

Paperback. During the First World War, a rich crop of legends sprouted from the battlefields and grew with such ferocity that many still excite controversy today. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBWN; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 202.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750939928
ISBN
9780750939928
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.38

Paperback. A collection of myths and tales of the Indians of the Pacific Northwest - the Klamath, Nez Perce, Tillamook, Modoc, Shastan, Chinook, Flathead, Clatsop, and other tribes. It includes stories concerning the creation of the universe, the theft of fire and daylight, and the death and rebirth of salmo. Editor(s): Judson, Katharine Berry. Num Pages: 193 pages, Illus. BIC Classification: 1QSP; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 13. Weight in Grams: 249.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
193
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803275959
ISBN
9780803275959
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.13

Paperback. Series: Myths and Mysteries Series. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBBW; HBJK; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 18.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762758739
ISBN
9780762758739
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.77

paperback. The author conducted field work among the Chiricahuas in the American Southwest, as he had earlier among the Jicarillas. This title presents a definitive collection of their myths that range from an account of the world destroyed by water to descriptions of puberty rites and wonderful contests. Series: Sources of American Indian Oral Literature. Num Pages: 115 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 8. Weight in Grams: 199.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
115
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803286023
ISBN
9780803286023
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.03

Hardcover. Presents a statement about communication in contemporary life. This title offers a comprehensive appraisal of mass communication. It provides a critical perspective on media and communication in society. It contains critical insights into the state of mass communication, democracy, and the construction of the self in society. Series: Blackwell Manifestos. Num Pages: 168 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFD; JH; JPV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 168 x 16. Weight in Grams: 396.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631236214
ISBN
9780631236214
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.40

Paperback. Translator(s): Dalley, Stephanie. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 368 pages, 1 frontispiece, 1 map,. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199538362
ISBN
9780199538362
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.81

Paperback. Provides a history of daily life on coffee plantations in central Nicaragua between 1870 and 1950 and uses that history to argue that the coffee boom impeded rather than expedited the country's transition to capitalism Num Pages: 272 pages, 17 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCN; JFC; JFSJ1; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780822336747
ISBN
9780822336747
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.31

Paperback. Num Pages: 166 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; DSB; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 151 x 9. Weight in Grams: 224.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon Germany
Number of pages
166
Condition
New
SKU
V9783838203089
ISBN
9783838203089
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 23.01

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