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Paperback. Now reissued in new covers, Arthur Cotterell's fascinating book sets out clearly the chief myths of the world and explains why different mythologies arose in different lands, from the powerful gods of Greece, Rome, and Scandinavia to the mystical deities of Buddhist and Hindu India. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 328 pages, 12 halftones, 7 maps. BIC Classification: GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192177476
ISBN
9780192177476
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.94

Paperback. Actors need actions. They cannot "act" adjectives, they need verbs; they need an aim to achieve, an action to perform. This is a thesaurus of active verbs with which the actor can refine the action-word until she or her hits exactly the right one to help make the action come alive. Num Pages: 192 pages, illus. BIC Classification: ANC; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 110 x 11. Weight in Grams: 198.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854596741
ISBN
9781854596741
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.56

Hardback. This is a unique introductory guide to the rich, complex and diverse tradition of Islamic philosophy. It comprises over 100 concise entries, alphabetically ordered and cross-referenced for easy access. All the essential aspects of Islamic philosophy are covered here: key figures, schools, concepts, topics, and issues. Series: Philosophy A-Z. Num Pages: 256 pages, None. BIC Classification: GBC; HPDC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 342.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Edition
First edition.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748622160
ISBN
9780748622160
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.33
€ 119.62

Paperback. Num Pages: 28 pages. BIC Classification: GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 114 x 3. Weight in Grams: 45. New.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Veritas Publications
Number of pages
28
Publication date
1987
Edition
Spi
Condition
New
SKU
0862172497
ISBN
9780862172497
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.43

Paperback. In a field riven by controversy, the Oxford Companion to Irish History is a comprehensive and balanced source of information on the history of this complex and fascinating country. Written by a team of almost 100 experts, the Companion's 1,800 A-Z entries explore Irish history from earliest times to the beginning of the 21st century. Editor(s): Connolly, S. J. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 672 pages, 7 maps, 1 line diagram. BIC Classification: 1DBR; GBC; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 194 x 41. Weight in Grams: 484.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
672
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199691869
ISBN
9780199691869
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 18.10

Paperback. This is one of the bestselling aromatherapy books of all time with vital information on plant origins, medical herbalism and the properties and actions of herbs and essential oils. It covers 165 oils, their actions, characteristics, principal constituents and folk traditions and is a must for experienced aromatherapists and beginners alike. Num Pages: 224 pages, (b/w line botanical drawings), With index. BIC Classification: GBC; VXH; VXHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 188 x 15. Weight in Grams: 584.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007145188
ISBN
9780007145188
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.67

Paperback. The definitive guide to the origin of J.R.R. Tolkien's books, from The Hobbit to The History of Middle-earth series - includes unpublished Tolkien extracts and poetry. Num Pages: 432 pages, With index. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 31. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
HarperCollins
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Revised Enlarged Third edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780261102750
ISBN
9780261102750
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.38

Hardcover. Editor(s): Atkinson, David; Field, David. Num Pages: 918 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; HRCM; HRCX4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 260 x 188 x 63. Weight in Grams: 1834.
Publisher
Inter-Varsity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
918
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851106502
ISBN
9780851106502
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.27
€ 49.23

Paperback. Fully updated edition, containing all new legislation of the British Army and essential reading for all serving personnel. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; GBCY; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473845473
ISBN
9781473845473
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.69

Paperback. This handbook presents theatre games and side coaching for the solo player. It contains over 40 exercises which allow actors to side coach themselves, at home, in rehearsal, or in performance. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: ANC; GBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 178 x 108 x 13. Weight in Grams: 177.
Publisher
Northwestern University Press
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810140103
ISBN
9780810140103
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.50

Hardback. From the creators of Despicable Me comes a brand new movie adventure in yellow.. Minions. This 2016 annual featuring the stars of the upcoming movie brings together a collection of hilarious comic stories featuring everyone's Favourite yellow, banana-loving henchmen. Num Pages: 48 pages. BIC Classification: FX; GBCY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 294 x 8. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
Titan Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782765592
ISBN
9781782765592
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.15

Paperback. Covering all aspects of textual theory and scholarly editing, this edition is for students and scholars. Num Pages: 584 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CF; DSA; DSB; GBCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XO) Open University set text. Dimension: 213 x 141 x 29. Weight in Grams: 684.
Publisher
Routledge
Number of pages
582
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815317913
ISBN
9780815317913
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.84

Hardback. Advancing the current state of film audience research and of our knowledge of sexuality in transnational contexts, French and Spanish Queer Film analyses how French LGBTQ films are seen in Spain and Spanish ones in France. BIC Classification: APFA; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474425995
ISBN
9781474425995
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.77

Paperback. This introductory work provides a source of reference for psychoanalysts in training and in practice, with detailed definitions of over 200 Lacanian terms. Attention is given both to Lacan's use of common psychoanalytic terms and how his own terminology developed through his teaching. Num Pages: 264 pages, 19 figures. BIC Classification: GBC; JMAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 406.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415135238
ISBN
9780415135238
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.13

Paperback. Editor(s): Gaunder, Alisa. Num Pages: 464 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 14 black & white tables, 5 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; GBC; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 174. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138182851
ISBN
9781138182851
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.19
€ 54.35

Paperback. Includes more than 3,000 quotations on fashion, family, science, art, history, love, laughter, and more. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: GBCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 177 x 33. Weight in Grams: 624.
Publisher
Quirk Books United States
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594745065
ISBN
9781594745065
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.70

Paperback. An illustrated field guide that enables you to easily identify the tracks and signs left by a wide variety of mammal and bird species found in Britain and Europe, covering behaviors ranging from hunting, foraging, and feeding to courtship, breeding, and nesting. It includes informative descriptions of mammal species along with distribution maps. Num Pages: 272 pages, 600 color illus. 25 maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 1DBK; GBC; PSVW6; PSVW7; WNCB; WNCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 706.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691157535
ISBN
9780691157535
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.74

Hardback. The encyclopedia of sailboat rigging and marlinspike arts-updated to reflect the latest materials and methods Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; WSSN3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780071849784
ISBN
9780071849784
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 33.96

Hardcover. Editor(s): Locicero, Michael; Mahoney, Ross. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 237 x 20. Weight in Grams: 738.
Publisher
Helion & Company United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909384460
ISBN
9781909384460
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 32.93

Paperback. This acclaimed papal Who's Who contains updated biographical accounts of all the popes from St Peter to Pope Benedict XVI. Arranged chronologically it provides a continuous history of the papacy as well as their irregularly elected rivals (the so-called antipopes). It is fully indexed for quick reference and includes recommended further reading. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: GBCB; HRCC7; HRCX1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 404.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199295814
ISBN
9780199295814
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.91

Paperback. Distills and captures the essence of Greek and Roman mythology. This dictionary is suitable for those with an interest in the Classics or those seeking to explore the many allusions to its mythology that abound in literature. Num Pages: 480 pages, genealogical tables. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 27. Weight in Grams: 350.
Publisher
Penguin Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140512359
ISBN
9780140512359
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. This dictionary contains over 9,000 A to Z entries on scientific and social aspects of the environment. Thoroughly revised and updated, it covers the latest research and theories in this fast-moving field. This is a must-have for students of environment and conservation studies and ancillary subjects. Editor(s): Allaby, Michael; Park, Chris. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 512 pages, line drawings. BIC Classification: GBC; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 29. Weight in Grams: 374.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199641666
ISBN
9780199641666
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.22

Paperback. .
Publisher
Baker Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801019241
ISBN
9780801019241
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 23.61

Paperback. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; PS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 145. .
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
688
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
16th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781292086071
ISBN
9781292086071
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.92

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