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Hardback. "I must die as I lived, beyond my means." Arguably the most quoted man in history, and certainly in his day, this enormous miniature collection is filled with Oscar Wildes' most notorious and witty sayings. Organized into five sections, this book is suitable for Wilde lovers and novices alike. Editor(s): Running Press. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: DN; GBCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 108 x 98 x 10. Weight in Grams: 98.
Publisher
Running Press United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Min
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762449828
ISBN
9780762449828
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.73

Hardback. The father of existentialism, Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a philosopher who could write like an angel. Drawing from the authoritative Princeton editions of Kierkegaard's writings, this book presents a selection of his wit and wisdom, as well as a stimulating introduction to his life and work. Editor(s): Marino, Gordon. Num Pages: 304 pages, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: GBCQ; HPCD; HRAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 192 x 111 x 25. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691155302
ISBN
9780691155302
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.36

paperback. No group is quoted - and misquoted - more often than America's founders. The Quotable Founding Fathers offers a compilation of some 2,500 quotes summing up the wit and wisdom of the founders. It mines into the founders' essays, diaries, letters, speeches, and sermons to extract all the nuggets that are significant to the history of the US. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBC; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 463.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781574888294
ISBN
9781574888294
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.37

Hardcover. The increased focus on customers' needs has allowed organizations employing quality function deployment (QFD) to develop a competitive advantage in quality, cost, development cycle time, and delivery. This will be one of the first books to bring together the top individuals in QFD to discuss its applications in all areas of business. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; KJM; TBG; TGPQ; UGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 157 x 30. Weight in Grams: 782.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Wiley
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471173816
ISBN
9780471173816
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 205.60

Hardback. Num Pages: 718 pages. BIC Classification: DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 168 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1189.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Fairleigh Dickinson University Press United States
Number of pages
718
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611472769
ISBN
9781611472769
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 182.80

Paperback. Suitable for students, scholars, and poets on various aspects of its subject: history, movements, genres, prosody, rhetorical devices, critical terms, and more, this book reflects changes in literary and cultural studies, providing coverage and giving greater attention to the international aspects of poetry. Editor(s): Cushman, Stephen; Cavanagh, Clare; Ramazani, Jahan; Rouzer, Paul F. Num Pages: 1680 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; DSC; DSR; GBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 253 x 178 x 64. Weight in Grams: 2648.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
1680
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Fourth
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691154916
ISBN
9780691154916
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.13
€ 54.61

Hardback. Provides the context needed for understanding contemporary politics in the Islamic world and beyond. This volume focuses on the origins and evolution of Islamic political ideas and related subjects, covering central terms, concepts, personalities, movements, places, and schools of thought across Islamic history. Editor(s): Bowering, Gerhard; Crone, Patricia; Kadi, Wadad; Stewart, Devin J.; Zaman, Muhammad Qasim; Mirza, Mahan. Num Pages: 704 pages, 7 maps. BIC Classification: GBC; JFSR2; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 211 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1598.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
704
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691134840
ISBN
9780691134840
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.94
€ 82.84

Hardback. Suitable for those interested in US history and politics, this encyclopedia covers the major forces that have shaped American politics from the founding to today. It traces the history of political institutions, parties, and founding documents. It explains ideas, philosophies, and movements that shaped American politics. Editor(s): Kazin, Michael; Edwards, Rebecca; Rothman, Adam. Num Pages: 1056 pages, 44 halftones. 3 line illus. 8 tables. 7 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBC; HBJK; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 265 x 210 x 71. Weight in Grams: 2840.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
1056
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691129716
ISBN
9780691129716
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 395.50
€ 304.75

Hardback. With more than 5,000 entries totalling over a million words, this dictionary of Buddhism in English covers terms from all of the canonical Buddhist languages and traditions: Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. It also includes an appendix of Buddhist lists, a timeline, six maps, and two diagrams. Num Pages: 1304 pages, 2 line illus. 1 table. 6 maps. BIC Classification: GBC; HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 259 x 213 x 52. Weight in Grams: 2472.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
1304
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691157863
ISBN
9780691157863
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.68
€ 57.26

Paperback. Num Pages: 188 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GB; JMRN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 285.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801493218
ISBN
9780801493218
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.34

Paperback. In gardening, satisfaction comes from getting the best results every time. This book begins with advice about choosing tools, preparing the ground, composting, weeding and propagation, and then shows how to plant flowers, foliage, fruit and vegetables. It covers topics ranging from planting a simple lawn to creating a kitchen garden. Num Pages: 264 pages, over 950 photographs. BIC Classification: GBC; WMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 221 x 17. Weight in Grams: 666.
Publisher
Hermes House
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857239044
ISBN
9780857239044
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.97

Hardcover. How to play the guitar, with chord charts, exercises and step-by-step techniques for mastering a range of musical styles, including blues, country, jazz, classical, flamenco, funk, disco, rock, lounge and reggae. Num Pages: 512 pages, Over 1500 photographs. BIC Classification: AVRL1; AVS; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 292 x 38. Weight in Grams: 2404.
Publisher
Lorenz Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780754833468
ISBN
9780754833468
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.07

Paperback. This reference to the world of modern archaeology provides a practical understanding of what archaeology is, how archaeologists work and how they interpret the evidence they find. It focuses on developments such as: CAT scans and DNA analysis; computers and archaeology; and new dating technologies. Num Pages: 192 pages, 200 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HDA; HDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 190. Weight in Grams: 600. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
SKU
KRA0005329
ISBN
9780500281819
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.28

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AM; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 268 x 10. Weight in Grams: 510.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Shambhala
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781590302590
ISBN
9781590302590
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 27.96

Paperback. Combines Nayar s The Postcolonial Studies Dictionary and Postcolonial Studies: An Anthology within one student set offering uniquely broad coverage of terms, concepts, and debates within the field. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: DSBH5; GBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 275 x 203 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1294.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781119120308
ISBN
9781119120308
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.22

Paperback. Offering a guide to the poet's craft, this second edition provides a useful introduction to practical criticism for students. Chapters on each element of poetry offer a general account and end by looking at different poems, to build up sustained analytical readings. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DSC; DSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 558.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199265381
ISBN
9780199265381
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.51

Paperback. Learn how to recognize mushrooms in the wild with this handy.. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; WBH; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 169 x 14. Weight in Grams: 230.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781620877319
ISBN
9781620877319
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.78

Paperback. Editor(s): Fraser, Antonia; Gray, Victoria. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: DSBH; DSK; DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408859629
ISBN
9781408859629
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.82

Paperback. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; GBGP; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 238 x 15. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
Stenlake Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781840337532
ISBN
9781840337532
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.84

Paperback. Series: Chicago Guides to Academic Life. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; JNKS; JNM; VS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 214 x 18. Weight in Grams: 384.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226359281
ISBN
9780226359281
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 21.18

Hardcover. The Penn Commentary on Piers Plowman, Volume 2, by Ralph Hanna, deliberately addresses the question of the poem's perceived "difficulty," by indicating the legitimate areas of unresolved dilemmas, while offering often original explanations of a variety of textual loci. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: DSR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812248913
ISBN
9780812248913
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.57

Paperback. With usage notes including details of common pitfalls and how to avoid them, the author presents the reader with advice on how to write essays, letters, speeches and CVs. This book is a complete guide to every aspect of the art of writing. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: CBW; GBC; VSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 262. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
UK ed.
SKU
KKD0005177
ISBN
9780140514896
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

paperback. Beginning with prehistory and the early civilizations of the Aegean, this title traces the development of European identity in its many guises, through the age of Christendom, the Middle Ages, early Modern history and the old European order. Num Pages: 752 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1D; GBC; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 31. Weight in Grams: 512.
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140265613
ISBN
9780140265613
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.10

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DBR; 2AB; DSB; DSRC; ELHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (L) ELT / TEFL. Dimension: 188 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141985169
ISBN
9780141985169
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.04

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