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Paperback. Contains information about Christian accounts, Eddic lays, the Elder Edda, runic inscriptions, Roman authors, votive stones, place names and archaeological discoveries. This work provides a definition of mythology which presents the beliefs of the heathen Germanic tribes in their entirety. Translator(s): Hall, Angela. Num Pages: 440 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DN; GBC; HRKP; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 672. 438 pages, bibliography, glossary. Contains information about Christian accounts, Eddic lays, the Elder Edda, runic inscriptions, Roman authors, votive stones, place names and archaeological discoveries. This work provides a definition of mythology which presents the beliefs of the heathen Germanic tribes in their entirety. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1DN; GBC; HRKP; JFHF. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 24. Weight: 634. Translator(s): Hall, Angela.
Publisher
D.S.Brewer
Number of pages
440
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859915137
ISBN
9780859915137
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.83

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, over 500 colour photographs. BIC Classification: GBC; WNGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
Interpet Publishing
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842862124
ISBN
9781842862124
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.58

Hardcover. This guide covers the 26 species of northern hemisphere pipits and wagtails in detail. It treats identification in the field and in the hand, and includes colour plates, detailed distribution maps and sonograms of songs and calls. Illustrator(s): Zetterstrom, Bill; Alstrom, Per. Series: Helm Identification Guides. Num Pages: 496 pages, 30 colour pl 32 maps, 240 colour photos. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; 1KB; GBC; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 165 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1226.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
496
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780713658347
ISBN
9780713658347
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.64
€ 85.55

Paperback. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Revised, Updated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474239776
ISBN
9781474239776
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 6.01

Paperback. Offers an account of the music of Africa. This book describes and examines xylophone playing in southern Uganda and harp music from the Central African Republic; compares multi-part singing from across the continent; and explores movement and sound in eastern Angola. It also includes a cognitive study of African rhythm and Yoruba chantefables. Num Pages: 464 pages, 64 halftones, 113 musical examples, 9 maps, 32 line drawings, 14 figures, 13 tables, 1 co. BIC Classification: 1H; AVA; GBC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 141 x 20. Weight in Grams: 560.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Pap/Com
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226456911
ISBN
9780226456911
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.61

Paperback. .
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137500274
ISBN
9781137500274
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 9.10

Paperback. Provides a tool kit for understanding the world around us. This book is about our obsession with collecting, the quest for authenticity and the creation of national identities. It's about Hitchcock's film sets and why we value imperfection. It's about fashion and technology, about politics and art. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: AK; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 113 x 182 x 36. Weight in Grams: 398.
Publisher
PENGUIN BOOKS
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780718199517
ISBN
9780718199517
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.00

Paperback. Designed for students new to Milton's work, this sourcebook outlines the 17th-century contexts, examines a range of responses to the poem, reprints frequently studied passages of the poem and suggests further reading. Editor(s): Kean, Margaret. Series: Routledge Guides to Literature. Num Pages: 192 pages, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 4KL; DS; GBC. Category: (UA) A / AS level; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 347 x 409 x 23. Weight in Grams: 262.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415303255
ISBN
9780415303255
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.46

Hardcover.
Publisher
Veritas
Number of pages
448
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
9781847304148
ISBN
9781847304148
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 27.70

Paperback. Series: The Basics. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: GBC; HRH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 130 x 27. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415584920
ISBN
9780415584920
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.46

Paperback. Describes how Helvetica and Comic Sans took over the world; why Barack Obama opted for Gotham, while Amy Winehouse found her soul in 30s Art Deco; the pivotal moment when fonts left the world of Letraset and were loaded onto computers; and more. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 28. Weight in Grams: 372.
Publisher
Profile Books
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846683022
ISBN
9781846683022
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.23

Paperback. Based on the highly acclaimed seventh edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, this new edition includes over 9,000 of the most popular and widely-used quotations old and new, uniquely identified by searching the largest ongoing language research programme in the world, the Oxford English Corpus. Editor(s): Ratcliffe, Susan. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: GBCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 35. Weight in Grams: 432.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
6th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199567072
ISBN
9780199567072
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.20

Paperback. Completely revised and updated, this dictionary contains over 4,300 entries covering all aspects of astronomy. Written by an expert team of contributors under the editorship of Ian Ridpath, it is an accessible and invaluable reference for students, professionals, and space enthusiasts. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 544 pages, b/w line drawings. BIC Classification: GBC; PG; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 195 x 145 x 31. Weight in Grams: 398.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
544
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199609055
ISBN
9780199609055
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.96

Hardcover. Major writers through the centuries have turned their minds to the subject of books, often with humour, sometimes with exasperation, always with affection. This essential anthology for bibliophiles offers a rich selection of musings on the virtues of libraries, books and 'the pleasant smell of paper freshly pressed'. Editor(s): Bodleian Library the. Num Pages: 352 pages, 15 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DQ; DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 169 x 31. Weight in Grams: 654.
Publisher
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851244188
ISBN
9781851244188
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.56

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
508
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Edition
2nd Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415036498
ISBN
9780415036498
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 44.92

Paperback. A sumptuous illustrated journey through Terry Pratchett's DISCWORLD; a companion volume to THE LAST HERO Illustrator(s): Kidby, Paul. Series: Gollancz S.F. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 2AB; DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 237 x 9. Weight in Grams: 682.
Edition
01st Edition
Publisher
Gollancz
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780575077126
ISBN
9780575077126
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.10

Paperback. A dictionary of numbers that is arranged in order of magnitude. It exposes the fascinating facts about certain numbers and number sequences. Num Pages: 256 pages, glossary, bibliography, tables, index. BIC Classification: GBC; PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 194.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140261493
ISBN
9780140261493
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.84

Hardback. A reference work on the history of aviation. It contains over 4,000 entries, covering various aspects of aviation terminology. It defines terms specific to both military and civil aviation and includes proper names of civil and military aircraft, airlines, air forces, manufacturers and periodicals. Num Pages: 384 pages, 100 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; TRP; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 169 x 241 x 34. Weight in Grams: 684.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750945271
ISBN
9780750945271
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.91

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Lid Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Com
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910649855
ISBN
9781910649855
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.70

Paperback.
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Number of pages
864
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Condition
New
SKU
V9780840792136
ISBN
9780840792136
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.88

Hardback. Food security is an increasingly important global issue. Food shortages push prices up, impacting the health and well-being of hundreds of millions of rural poor. Editor(s): Gowariker, Vasant; Krishnamurthy, V N; Gowariker, Sudha. Num Pages: 864 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; TVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 283 x 219 x 45. Weight in Grams: 2546.
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
864
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780640143
ISBN
9781780640143
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.35

Paperback. When an essay is due and dreaded exams loom, this title offers students what they need to succeed. It provides chapter-by-chapter analysis, explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols, a review quiz and essay topics. It is suitable for late-night studying and paper writing. Editor(s): SparkNotes. Series: SparkNotes Literature Guide. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSRC. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 212 x 133 x 6. Weight in Grams: 118.
Publisher
SparkNotes
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781411471009
ISBN
9781411471009
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.36

Paperback. This clear introduction explains technical terms such as iambic pentameter and syllabics, defines verse metres such as blank and free verse and illustrates a variety of forms, from the sonnet to freer modes favoured by contemporary writers. Series: The New Critical Idiom. Num Pages: 212 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: DSA; DSC; GBC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 12. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415087971
ISBN
9780415087971
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.55

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 40 mono photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; GBC; HBJD; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
Ian Allan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9781857802863
ISBN
9781857802863
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.24

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