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Hardcover. For centuries, people have been fascinated and enchanted by tales of mermaids. These watery temptresses can be found in folklore and mythology from every tradition in the world. This title delves into the myths surrounding these enigmatic beings, explores the common symbols associated with them, and presents tales of merfolk from around the world. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 143 x 20. Weight in Grams: 358. An Enchanting Exploration of Their Myths, Legend, and Lore. 224 pages, illustrations. For centuries, people have been fascinated and enchanted by tales of mermaids. These watery temptresses can be found in folklore and mythology from every tradition in the world. This title delves into the myths surrounding these enigmatic beings, explores the common symbols associated with them, and presents tales of merfolk from around the world. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JFHF. Dimension: 197 x 143 x 20. Weight: 356.
- Publisher
- Adams Media
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781440538575
- ISBN
- 9781440538575
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 13.53
€ 18.99
€ 13.53
Hardcover. Whether you're interested in exploring the history and culture or just want to learn more about fairies' powers and trickery, you'll love plunging into the enchanting tales that bring these whimsical creatures to life. Num Pages: 224 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 193 x 21. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Publisher
- Adams Media
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781440573057
- ISBN
- 9781440573057
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 13.55
€ 18.99
€ 13.55
Paperback. * Provides the key readings in developmental psychology in one volume. * Introduces and contextualises each reading for ease of use and reference. * Presents an excellent reference and study tool for students and academics alike. * Includes postscripts to classic papers i.e. Editor(s): Slater, Alan; Muir, Darwin. Num Pages: 592 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 32. Weight in Grams: 966.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631207191
- ISBN
- 9780631207191
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.80
€ 58.80
Hardback. Presents studies of Americanization and American imperialism to assess how far the twentieth century can be seen as the 'American Century'. This title explores the 'geographic dialogues' that arise as the result of the projection of American power and culture in the world. Editor(s): Slater, David; Taylor, Peter J. Num Pages: 376 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; GTB; HBJK; HBLW; JFC; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 174 x 30. Weight in Grams: 868.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631212218
- ISBN
- 9780631212218
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.69
€ 146.69
Paperback. Presents studies of Americanization and American imperialism to assess how far the twentieth century can be seen as the "American Century". This book provides a critical evaluation of the extent of the diffusion and adoption of the "American way of life" and the very concept of "America" itself. Editor(s): Slater, David; Taylor, Peter J. Num Pages: 376 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; GTB; HBJK; HBLW; JFC; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 738.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd Oxford
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631212225
- ISBN
- 9780631212225
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.28
€ 61.28
Paperback. Market Society provides an original and accessible review of changing conceptions of the market in modern social thought. The book considers markets as social institutions rather than simply formal models, arguing that modern ideas of the market are based on critical notions of social order, social action and social relations. Num Pages: 242 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBA; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 184 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745620275
- ISBN
- 9780745620275
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.42
€ 25.42
Paperback. Num Pages: 273 pages. BIC Classification: JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Daimon Verlag Switzerland
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783856307011
- ISBN
- 9783856307011
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 27.92
€ 38.99
€ 27.92
Hardcover. Num Pages: 178 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JMR; JNC; JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 186 x 18. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594548680
- ISBN
- 9781594548680
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.87€ 117.44
€ 172.87
€ 117.44
Paperback. This work explores the divisions that still exist in contemporary Europe. It focuses on Eastern Europe and the attitudes and cultural identity of Eastern Europeans, a nation of people still living in the past. Budapest, Tirane, Warsaw and Zagreb are featured. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DV; 2AG; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349107295
- ISBN
- 9780349107295
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.69
€ 14.99
€ 11.69
Paperback. A collection of practical articles on best practices in classroom management and assessment by the premier researchers and authors in the US and UK. Editor(s): Slavin, Robert E. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 180 x 10. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781483351209
- ISBN
- 9781483351209
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 31.97
€ 31.99
€ 31.97
Hardback. This insightful book examines how the original concept of publicity has been reduced to mean the right of media to access and print information. Series: Critical Media Studies: Institutions, Politics, and Culture. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFD; JPVH2; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742516144
- ISBN
- 9780742516144
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 170.16
€ 170.16
Paperback. This insightful book examines how the original concept of publicity has been reduced to mean the right of media to access and print information. Series: Critical Media Studies: Institutions, Politics, and Culture. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFD; JPVH2; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 12. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742516151
- ISBN
- 9780742516151
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.29
€ 73.29
Paperback. In this new book, Slavoj i ek and Glyn Daly engage in a series of entertaining conversations which illustrate the originality of i ek's thinking on psychoanalysis, philosophy, multiculturalism, popular/cyber culture, totalitarianism, ethics and politics. Series: Cons - Conversation Series. Num Pages: 178 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; JFC; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 218 x 12. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745628974
- ISBN
- 9780745628974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.41
€ 23.41
Hardback. In this new book, Slavoj i ek and Glyn Daly engage in a series of entertaining conversations which illustrate the originality of i ek's thinking on psychoanalysis, philosophy, multiculturalism, popular/cyber culture, totalitarianism, ethics and politics. Series: Cons - Conversation Series. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; JFC; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 136 x 23. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745628967
- ISBN
- 9780745628967
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.25
€ 71.25
Paperback. An Event can be an occurrence that shatters ordinary life, a radical political rupture, a transformation of reality, a religious belief, the rise of a new art form, or an intense experience such as falling in love. This book examines the new and highly-contested concept of Event. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPX; HRA; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 181 x 111 x 13. Weight in Grams: 146.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Digital original
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846146268
- ISBN
- 9781846146268
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.73
€ 14.99
€ 11.73
Paperback. The renowned philosopher finds a utopian future in the worldwide protests of the Arab Spring and against austerity Num Pages: 135 pages, ill. BIC Classification: HPS; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 11. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- Verso Books
- Number of pages
- 135
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781680421
- ISBN
- 9781781680421
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.26
€ 11.26
Paperback. Key theorists discuss the future of communism in New York. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Publisher
- Verso Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844679805
- ISBN
- 9781844679805
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 22.89
€ 27.99
€ 22.89
Paperback. Explores the relations between fantasy and ideology and the antagonism between the ever greater abstraction of our lives - whether through digitalization or the market - and the deluge of pseudo-concrete images which surround us. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HP; JMT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 195 x 132 x 29. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- Verso Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844673032
- ISBN
- 9781844673032
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.47
€ 21.99
€ 20.47
Paperback. Argues that the physical violence we see is often generated by the systemic violence that sustains our political and economic systems. With the help of eminent philosophers and frequent references to popular culture, this title examines the causes of violent outbreaks like those seen in Israel and Palestine and in terrorist acts around the world. Series: Big Ideas. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JHBA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 196 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- Profile Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846680274
- ISBN
- 9781846680274
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.54
€ 14.99
€ 11.54
Paperback. Lacan reminds us that psychoanalysis is the only discourse in which you are allowed not to enjoy. Since for Lacan psychoanalysis itself is a procedure of reading, here, each chapter uses a passage from Lacan as a tool to interpret another text from philosophy, art or popular ideology. Series: How to Read. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: JMAF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 131 x 9. Weight in Grams: 114.
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781862078949
- ISBN
- 9781862078949
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.44
€ 14.99
€ 11.44