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Hardcover. This new edition of The Oxford Companion to Music is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work, which, like its famous predecessors, will be invaluable to both professional and amateur musicians, and general music lovers. A distinguished and international team of contributors covers a broad sweep of musical subjects, ranging from composers and performers to instruments and genres. Editor(s): Latham, Alison. Series: Oxford Companions. Num Pages: 1448 pages, numerous music examples. BIC Classification: AVA; AVGC; AVH; AVR; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 201 x 71. Weight in Grams: 2090.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
1448
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198662129
ISBN
9780198662129
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.85

Paperback. The Believer is a monthly magazine where length is no object. There are book reviews that are not necessarily timely, and that are very often long. There are also interviews that are very long. Focusing on writers and books they like, The Believer gives people and books the benefit of the doubt. The working title of this magazine was The Optimist. Editor(s): Julavits, Heidi; Leland, Andrew; Vida, Vendela. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: AB; GBCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 216 x 7. Weight in Grams: 253.
Publisher
McSweeney´s Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781938073663
ISBN
9781938073663
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 7.52

Hardback. Love, sex, death, boredom, ecstasy, existential angst, political upheaval - the history of literature offers a rich and varied exploration of the human condition across the centuries. This title focuses on the curious artefacts that literature has to offer. It lets you find out why 16 June 1904 mattered so much to Joyce. Num Pages: 496 pages, ill. BIC Classification: DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 166 x 46. Weight in Grams: 844.
Publisher
Icon Books
Number of pages
496
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848311640
ISBN
9781848311640
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 17.96

Paperback. What is a Mark of the Beast waistcoat? Why did John Milton hate bishops? How does a Monsignor tear his postage stamps? And what does a congregation do when the Vicar announces that he is God? This book deals with these questions. Editor(s): Wilson, A. N. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: DQ; GBC; HBTB; HRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 136 x 32. Weight in Grams: 480.
Publisher
Faber & Faber United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571169757
ISBN
9780571169757
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.75

Paperback. When an essay is due and dreaded exams loom, this book 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: 211 x 137 x 7. Weight in Grams: 116.
Publisher
SparkNotes
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Stg Rep
Condition
New
SKU
V9781411469709
ISBN
9781411469709
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.39

Paperback. This dictionary is written by one of the leading philosophers of our time, and it is recognized as the best dictionary of its kind. Comprehensive and authoritative, it includes over 3,300 alphabetical entries, it is the ideal introduction to philosophy for anyone with an interest in the subject, as well as students and teachers. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 540 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
540
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198735304
ISBN
9780198735304
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.06

Hardcover. Featuring over 2,000 proverbs and sayings, both quirky and wise, on 250 different themes, the Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs draws on the latest Oxford Dictionaries research and ensures you can find a pithy saying for any occasion. Editor(s): Knowles, Elizabeth. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: CB; GBCQ; WZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 114 x 158 x 36. Weight in Grams: 378.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198778370
ISBN
9780198778370
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.40

Paperback. Series: York Notes Companions. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: DSR; DSY. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 210 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 434.
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited
Number of pages
344
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408266625
ISBN
9781408266625
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.76

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

Hardback. In the year of Charlotte's bicentenary, a light-hearted miscellany on all things Bronte. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSK; DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 206 x 23. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
Icon Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785781438
ISBN
9781785781438
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 7.90

Paperback. An authoritative and enlightening guide to the origins of over 16,000 English surnames and their development over the centuries. Different forms of names are cross-referenced for ease of use. Includes a fasinating historical and linguistic introduction to the subject, and an appendix on tracing the origins of family names. Editor(s): Reaney, P. H.; Wilson, R. M. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 592 pages, 3 maps. BIC Classification: GBC; HBTG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 398.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
New ed of 3. Revised ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192806635
ISBN
9780192806635
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.25

Paperback. Offers linguistics and English language students an overview of the key terms in second language acquisition. This book presents a list of key readings in second language acquisition, to signpost the reader towards classic articles, as well providing a springboard to further study. Series: Key Terms. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFDC; GBC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 248. Series: Key Terms. 272 pages, illustrations. Offers linguistics and English language students an overview of the key terms in second language acquisition. This book presents a list of key readings in second language acquisition, to signpost the reader towards classic articles, as well providing a springboard to further study. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: CFDC; GBC. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 15. Weight: 276.
Publisher
Continuum
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826499158
ISBN
9780826499158
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.86

Paperback. Where do you place the hyphen in "Beethoven" if it breaks between two lines? How do you cite John Coltrane's album A Love Supreme? Is it "premiere" or "premiere"? This title deals with these questions. It includes examples from world music, rock, jazz, popular music, and cinema. Num Pages: 136 pages, 3 b/w photos, 4 tables, 18 musical examples. BIC Classification: AV; CBW; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 158 x 9. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520281530
ISBN
9780520281530
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.94

Paperback. aeo Over 25,000 entries aeo Comprehensive -- much more information than a pocket dictionary aeo Informed by current nursing research and clinical practice aeo Includes latest UK legislation and policy changes aeo Accessible, authoritative and contemporary aeo Invaluable and informative appendices. Editor(s): Freshwater, Dawn; Masiln-Prothero, Sian. Num Pages: 776 pages, 18 illustration. BIC Classification: GBC; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 35. Weight in Grams: 926.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
776
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405105347
ISBN
9781405105347
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.68

paperback. This indroduction to the 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats is written for boaters who are not skilled electricians. It explains how 12-volt systems work, how to maintain them in a good operating condition, how to recognize an electrical problem and how to troubleshoot that problem. Num Pages: 208 pages, 69 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 149 x 13. Weight in Grams: 370. 208 pages, 69 b/w illustrations. This indroduction to the 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats is written for boaters who are not skilled electricians. It explains how 12-volt systems work, how to maintain them in a good operating condition, how to recognize an electrical problem and how to troubleshoot that problem. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: GBC; WGG. Dimension: 223 x 149 x 13. Weight: 364.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Edition
2Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780713667035
ISBN
9780713667035
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.44

Paperback. An A-Z dictionary edited by John L. Esposito for general readers on the faith, institutions, movements, and concepts of the modern Islamic world. Approximately 2000 entries span the religious, political, and social spheres of modern Islam with background historical entries and particular emphasis on Islam and the West. Editor(s): Esposito, John L. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 384 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 524.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
380
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195125597
ISBN
9780195125597
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 18.04

Hardback. The Encyclopedia of the Roman Army is a comprehensive three-volume reference to the armed forces deployed by ancient Rome during its Early Period, Republic, Principate, and Late Antique times. Editor(s): Le Bohec, Yann. Num Pages: 1176 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; GB; HBLA1; HBW; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 285 x 143. Weight in Grams: 3362.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
1176
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405176194
ISBN
9781405176194
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 443.46
€ 436.05

Paperback. .
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813587516
ISBN
9780813587516
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.61

Paperback. Presenting a comprehensive reference work on African literature, this book contains over 600 alphabetically arranged entries that cover major and less established African authors and texts, criticism and theory, and African Literature's development as a field of scholarship. It is suitable for students of African literature. Editor(s): Gikandi, Simon. Num Pages: 648 pages, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1H; DSR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1146.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
664
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415549622
ISBN
9780415549622
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.76

Paperback. A guide to vegetables and how to use them, with 100 recipes for soups, salads and main courses. It features bulbs, roots, shoots, stems, greens, beans, peas, seeds, squashes, fruits and mushrooms. It includes dishes such as Fresh Asparagus with Tarragon Hollandaise, French Onion Soup, Potatoes Dauphinois, and Celeriac and Blue Cheese Roulade. Num Pages: 256 pages, over 560 photographs. BIC Classification: GBC; WBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 169 x 15. Weight in Grams: 646.
Publisher
Anness Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780193458
ISBN
9781780193458
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.97

Paperback. Editor(s): Carruthers, Vincent. Num Pages: 336 pages, 2,000 mostly full-colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; GBC; WNC; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 700.
Publisher
Struik Publishers (Pty) Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781775843535
ISBN
9781775843535
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.83

Hardcover. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; GBCY; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 150. .
Publisher
Ian Allan Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780711038561
ISBN
9780711038561
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.35

Paperback. An authoritative and accessible reference guide to psychology. Includes over 11,000 clear and concise definitions of a wide range of terms and concepts in psychology, psychiatry, and psychoanalysis. Ideal for students and professional pyschologists, as well as the general reader. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 896 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; JM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 51. Weight in Grams: 646.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
4th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199657681
ISBN
9780199657681
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.91

Paperback. When an essay is due and dreaded exams loom, this book 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. Series: SparkNotes Literature Guide. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSRC. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 211 x 136 x 7. Weight in Grams: 118.
Publisher
SparkNotes
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781411469761
ISBN
9781411469761
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.28

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