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Paperback. The compelling and humorous story of a man born with no arms and his quest to be proved normal in an abnormal world! Num Pages: 240 pages, 8pp b&w photos. BIC Classification: BGA; HRCV9; JFFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 148 x 16. Weight in Grams: 168.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
SKU
KNW0008383
ISBN
9780340746363
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardback. Examining theatre economics, rhetorical acting, cross-dressing, the staging of 'self', and the alignment of motherhood and work, this book reveals how actresses drew on changing models of gender to achieve phenomenal levels of success over the eighteenth-century. By doing so it sheds new light on the cultural significance of female performance. Num Pages: 201 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 3JF; AN; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 218 x 15. Weight in Grams: 392.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230298330
ISBN
9780230298330
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.23

Paperback. Updated with a fresh introduction and brand new selections, the second edition of The Anthropology of Globalization collects some of the decade's finest work on globalization, focusing on the increasing interconnectedness of people around the world, and the culturally specific ways in which these connections are mediated. Editor(s): Inda, Jonathan Xavier; Rosaldo, Renato. Series: Wiley Blackwell Readers in Anthropology. Num Pages: 496 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 26. Weight in Grams: 844.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405136129
ISBN
9781405136129
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.55

Hardback. This volume illustrates and deepens the understanding of current agrarian dynamics developing in Mediterranean countries in the light of recent theoretical contributions. The book compiles and analyses a set of Mediterranean case studies that show the range of transformations shaping contemporary agriculture in Southern Europe Editor(s): Miranda, Dionisio Ortiz; Alegre, Eladio Vicente Arnalte; Faus, Ana Maria Moragues. Series: Research in Rural Sociology & Development. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1D; JFSF; KNAC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 173 x 30. Weight in Grams: 618.
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
350
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781905975
ISBN
9781781905975
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 155.21

Paperback. The Irish are an amalgam of peoples, their culture and language shaped as much by Middle Eastern civilizations as by European ones. Bob Quinn traces these archaelogical, linguistic, religious and economic connections. Num Pages: 256 pages, colour and b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 165 x 236 x 15. Weight in Grams: 590.
Publisher
The Lilliput Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843510246
ISBN
9781843510246
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.00
€ 17.10

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
Imprint Academic United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845402358
ISBN
9781845402358
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.44

Hardcover. Recounts the story of Norlund's excavation in the context of other Norse textile finds in Greenland. This book describes what the finds tell us about the materials and methods used in making the clothes. It is useful for students of medieval archaeology, Norse society and textile history. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MTNG; 3H; HDD; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 301 x 217 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1444.
Publisher
Aarhus University Press Denmark
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772889351
ISBN
9788772889351
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.21

Paperback. 'The Motherland Calls' tells the story of some of the forgotten Britons whose contribution to the war effort has been overlooked until now. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JFSL3; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752465852
ISBN
9780752465852
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.45

Paperback. From salvagepunk to zombie hordes, wastelands to plagued cities, Combined and Uneven Apocalypse grapples with the apocalyptic fantasies of our collapsing era. Num Pages: 261 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 143 x 17. Weight in Grams: 264.
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
261
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846944680
ISBN
9781846944680
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. Millions watched during the 2015 Women's World Cup as England's Lionesses captured the bronze medal as well as the hearts of a nation. Carrie Dunn follows some of the most famous - and not so famous - female footballers in the country over the course of the year after the amazing campaign in Canada, and looks ahead to the game's future. Num Pages: 256 pages, includes colour picture section. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; JFSJ1; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 21. Weight in Grams: 298.
Publisher
Pitch Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785311512
ISBN
9781785311512
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.16

Paperback. The real history of the New World and the visitors, from both East and West, who traveled to the Americas long before 1492. Num Pages: 480 pages, Includes 32-page color insert and 280 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: JFH; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 170 x 30. Weight in Grams: 754.
Publisher
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781591431930
ISBN
9781591431930
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.11

Hardback. Translator(s): Scott-Railton, Thomas. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCL; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 149 x 224 x 21. Weight in Grams: 380.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691160528
ISBN
9780691160528
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.28

Paperback. .
Publisher
Haymarket Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781608466177
ISBN
9781608466177
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.65

Paperback. Examining the complex confrontation between Jewish fundamentalism and Israeli political sovereignty, this study discusses Orthodoxy's divergent positions on Zionism, which range from radical condemnation to virtual beatification. Translator(s): Swirsky, Michael; Chipman, Jonathan. Series: Chicago Studies in the History of Judaism. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBH; HRJ; JFSR1; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 442.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
312
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226705781
ISBN
9780226705781
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.52

Hardback. Num Pages: 432 pages, 2. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; HRH; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 168 x 33. Weight in Grams: 730.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231162661
ISBN
9780231162661
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.68
€ 56.82

Paperback. This volume breaks new ground by investigating the ethics of vulnerability. Drawing on various ethical traditions, the contributors explore the nature of vulnerability, the responsibilities owed to the vulnerable, and by whom. Editor(s): Mackenzie, Catriona; Rogers, Wendy; Dodds, Susan. Series: Studies in Feminist Philosophy. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 452.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199316656
ISBN
9780199316656
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 80.24

Paperback. 39 new stories of canine companionship and courage, plus ten classic dog stories from the New York Times bestselling Unlikely Friendships series. From the pit bull who plays with a tortoise to the mastiff who rescued 17 horses, these inspiring true stories are enhanced with full-colour photographs and will warm the heart of any dog lover. Num Pages: 256 pages, full colour photographs. BIC Classification: AJC; JFFZ; WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 203 x 21. Weight in Grams: 556.
Publisher
Workman Publishing Company
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761187288
ISBN
9780761187288
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.68

Paperback. The American musical has achieved and maintained relevance to more people in America than any other performance-based art. This history of the genre, intended for readers of all stripes, offers discussions of how American musicals, especially through their musical numbers, advance themes related to American national identity. Num Pages: 384 pages, 8 line illus. 33 halftones. 8 musical examples. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGM; JFCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 552.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691126135
ISBN
9780691126135
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.56

Paperback. Series: Object Lessons. Num Pages: 144 pages, 5 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: HPN; JFC; JFD; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 120. Weight in Grams: 457.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781628925586
ISBN
9781628925586
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.50

Paperback. Pig is a richly illustrated and compelling look at the natural and cultural history of the pig, and the long, complicated relationship between humans and these highly intelligent, sociable animals. Series: Animal. Num Pages: 224 pages, 100, 60 colour. BIC Classification: JFFZ; WNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 384.
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
F First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861898050
ISBN
9781861898050
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.02

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