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Paperback. Works of theatre that depict grievous histories derive their force from making audible voices of the past. Such performances, theatrical or tourist, require the attentive belief of spectators. This engaging new study explores how theatricality works in each instance and how 'playing the part' of the listener can be understood in ethical terms. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AN; AS; JHBK; JKV; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 325.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
265
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349458479
ISBN
9781349458479
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.02

Paperback. This trans-historical collection explores analogue performance technologies from Ancient Greece to pre-Second World War. From ancient mechanical elephants to early modern automata, Enlightenment electrical experiments to Victorian spectral illusions, this volume offers an original examination of the precursors of contemporary digital performance. Series: Palgrave Studies in Performance and Technology. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AB; AN; APF; AS; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 369.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
269
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349457427
ISBN
9781349457427
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.03

Hardback. The Dendera zodiac - an ancient bas-relief temple ceiling adorned with mysterious symbols of the stars and planets - was first discovered by the French during Napoleon's campaign in Egypt, and quickly provoked a controversy between scientists and theologians. This title tells the story of this incredible archeological find. Num Pages: 440 pages, 8 page color section. 79 halftones. BIC Classification: HRAM3; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 43. Weight in Grams: 926.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
448
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691145761
ISBN
9780691145761
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.50
€ 42.10

Hardback. Tells the enthralling yet little-known story of the hypersonic X-15, the winged rocket ship that opened the way into human-controlled spaceflight Series: Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight Series. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: PDX; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 228 x 38. Weight in Grams: 856.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Edition
0th edition
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803228405
ISBN
9780803228405
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 40.12

Hardcover. Drawing on a diverse collection of institutional archives, personal correspondence and papers, and interviews, the author shows how game theory offered social scientists, biologists, military strategists, and others a common, flexible language that could facilitate wide-ranging thought and debate on some of the most critical issues of the day. Num Pages: 384 pages, 2 halftones, 13 line drawings. BIC Classification: PBUD; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 236 x 26. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226097039
ISBN
9780226097039
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.17
€ 90.12

Paperback. Drawing on a diverse collection of institutional archives, personal correspondence and papers, and interviews, the author shows how game theory offered social scientists, biologists, military strategists, and others a common, flexible language that could facilitate wide-ranging thought and debate on some of the most critical issues of the day. Num Pages: 384 pages, 2 halftones, 13 line drawings. BIC Classification: PBUD; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226097176
ISBN
9780226097176
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 32.42

Paperback. This is the first complete edition containing all of Darwin's published books, featuring definitive texts recording original paginations with Darwin's indexes retained Series: The Works of Charles Darwin. Num Pages: 278 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 27. Weight in Grams: 640.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
278
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814720622
ISBN
9780814720622
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 34.21

Paperback. This is the first complete edition containing all of Darwin's published books, featuring definitive texts recording original paginations with Darwin's indexes retained Series: The Works of Charles Darwin. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 10. Weight in Grams: 262.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814720714
ISBN
9780814720714
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Paperback. This is the first complete edition containing all of Darwin's published books, featuring definitive texts recording original paginations with Darwin's indexes retained Series: The Works of Charles Darwin. Num Pages: 354 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 686.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
354
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814720684
ISBN
9780814720684
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Paperback. This is the first complete edition containing all of Darwin's published books, featuring definitive texts recording original paginations with Darwin's indexes retained Series: The Works of Charles Darwin. Num Pages: 520 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 32. Weight in Grams: 753.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814720653
ISBN
9780814720653
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.99

Paperback. This is the first complete edition containing all of Darwin's published books, featuring definitive texts recording original paginations with Darwin's indexes retained Series: The Works of Charles Darwin. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
NYU Press
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814720523
ISBN
9780814720523
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Paperback. Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882) has been widely recognized since his own time as one of the most influential writers in the history of Western thought. This title reviews Darwin's public literary output, as well as his scientific journal articles, his private notebooks, and his correspondence. It contains Darwin's published books. Series: The Works of Charles Darwin. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 259.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
NYU Press
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814720516
ISBN
9780814720516
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Paperback. This is the first complete edition containing all of Darwin's published books, featuring definitive texts recording original paginations with Darwin's indexes retained Series: The Works of Charles Darwin. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
NYU Press
Edition
Volume 7
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814720509
ISBN
9780814720509
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Paperback. Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882) has been widely recognized since his own time as one of the most influential writers in the history of Western thought. This title reviews Darwin's public literary output, as well as his scientific journal articles, his private notebooks, and his correspondence. It contains Darwin's published books. Series: The Works of Charles Darwin. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 586.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
NYU Press
Edition
Volume 6
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814720493
ISBN
9780814720493
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Paperback. This is the first complete edition containing all of Darwin's published books, featuring definitive texts recording original paginations with Darwin's indexes retained Series: The Works of Charles Darwin. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 395.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
NYU Press
Edition
Volume 5
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814720486
ISBN
9780814720486
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Paperback. This is the first complete edition containing all of Darwin's published books, featuring definitive texts recording original paginations with Darwin's indexes retained Series: The Works of Charles Darwin. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
NYU Press
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814720479
ISBN
9780814720479
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Paperback. This is the first complete edition containing all of Darwin's published books, featuring definitive texts recording original paginations with Darwin's indexes retained Series: The Works of Charles Darwin. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
NYU Press
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814720462
ISBN
9780814720462
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.10

Paperback. This is the first complete edition containing all of Darwin's published books, featuring definitive texts recording original paginations with Darwin's indexes retained Series: The Works of Charles Darwin. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
NYU Press
Edition
Volume 2
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814720455
ISBN
9780814720455
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.89

Paperback. This is the first complete edition containing all of Darwin's published books, featuring definitive texts recording original paginations with Darwin's indexes retained Editor(s): Barlow, Nora. Series: The Works of Charles Darwin. Num Pages: 560 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 880.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
NYU Press
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814720721
ISBN
9780814720721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.99

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
NYU Press
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814720707
ISBN
9780814720707
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 34.36

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