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Hardcover. This collection introduces readers to Ukraine's history, its folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and introduction are followed by 33 traditional tales - humorous animal tales, instructive fables, how and why stories, heroic legends, even spooky tales. Editor(s): Kononenko, Natalie O. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 222 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DQ; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 187 x 19. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563084256
- ISBN
- 9781563084256
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.03€ 49.98
€ 54.03
€ 49.98
Hardback. Of the many ballads, tales, and plays extolling filial piety (xiao) the foundational virtue of imperial China none was more popular in that era than the legend of Dong Yong and his heavenly helpmate, Weaving Maiden. This title presents the five versions of the legend. It illustrates the changing perceptions of xiao in various genres. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 14. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Filial Piety and Its Divine Rewards: The Legend of Dong Yong and Weaving Maiden with Related Texts United States
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781603841368
- ISBN
- 9781603841368
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.57
€ 54.99
€ 39.57
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764351976
- ISBN
- 9780764351976
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.83
€ 13.99
€ 10.83
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The Jewish Publication Society
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780827612099
- ISBN
- 9780827612099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 23.57
€ 23.99
€ 23.57
Paperback. A guide which fills the gap between academic analysis and less critical retellings of the myths and legends. It provides an accessible overview while also assessing the state of research regarding the origins and significance of the myths. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: HRKP2; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 23. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780338927
- ISBN
- 9781780338927
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.48
€ 14.99
€ 11.48
Paperback. A timely updating of Spence's seminal work Editor(s): Lewis, Jon E. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 320 pages, maps (black and white). BIC Classification: 1K; JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780337876
- ISBN
- 9781780337876
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.48
€ 14.99
€ 11.48
paperback. This Companion offers a chronological sweep of the canon of Arthurian literature - from its earliest beginnings to the contemporary manifestations of Arthur found in film and electronic media. Editor(s): Fulton, Helen. Series: Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 586 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DSB; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 28. Weight in Grams: 898.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780470672372
- ISBN
- 9780470672372
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.99€ 35.78
€ 69.99
€ 35.78
Paperback. A Companion to Folklore presents an original and comprehensive collection of essays from international experts in the field of folklore studies. Unprecedented in depth and scope, this state-of-the-art collection uniquely displays the vitality of folklore research across the globe. Editor(s): Bendix, Regina F.; Hasan-Rokem, Galit. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Anthropology. Num Pages: 680 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 172 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1046.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118863145
- ISBN
- 9781118863145
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.71
€ 54.71
Hardback. A Companion to Folklore presents an original and comprehensive collection of essays from international experts in the field of folklore studies. Unprecedented in depth and scope, this state-of-the-art collection uniquely displays the vitality of folklore research across the globe. Editor(s): Bendix, Regina F.; Hasan-Rokem, Galit. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Anthropology. Num Pages: 680 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 173 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1250.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 680
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405194990
- ISBN
- 9781405194990
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.62
€ 204.62
Paperback. A Companion to Greek Mythology presents a series of essays that explore the phenomenon of Greek myth from its origins in shared Indo-European story patterns and the Greeks' contacts with their Eastern Mediterranean neighbours through its development as a shared language and thought-system for the Greco-Roman world. Editor(s): Dowden, Ken; Livingstone, Niall. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 672 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HRKP3; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 246 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1024.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 672
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118785164
- ISBN
- 9781118785164
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.79
€ 49.79
Hardcover. A Companion to Greek Mythology presents a series of essays that explore the phenomenon of Greek myth from its origins in shared Indo-European story patterns and the Greeks contacts with their Eastern Mediterranean neighbours through its development as a shared language and thought-system for the Greco-Roman world. Editor(s): Dowden, Ken; Livingstone, Niall. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 672 pages, 21 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; DSBB; HRKP3; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 177 x 254 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1338.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405111782
- ISBN
- 9781405111782
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.62
€ 204.62
Paperback. Everything you ever wanted to know about fairies and magical beings. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 363 x 19. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780749954994
- ISBN
- 9780749954994
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.82
€ 13.99
€ 10.82
Paperback. An explosive account of the Kennedy assassination that will rewrite the history of the 20th century's most controversial murder investigation - now with a groundbreaking new afterword. Num Pages: 704 pages, 2 x 8pp colour photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3; JFHC; JPWL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 45. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Publisher
- Abacus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349140612
- ISBN
- 9780349140612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.18
€ 21.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. Delves deeper into America's conspiracy sub-culture, exploring the rise of 9/11 conspiracy theories, the "birther" controversy surrounding Barack Obama's American citizenship, and how the conspiracy landscape has changed with the rise of the Internet and other new media. Series: Comparative Studies in Religion & Society. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; JFC; JFHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520276826
- ISBN
- 9780520276826
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.27
€ 32.99
€ 24.27
Paperback. Covering thousands of years of intricate creation tales, A Dictionary of Creation Myths is the first and most comprehensive work devoted to creation myths from cultures throughout the world. From cosmic eggs, frost giants, and the Garden of Eden to Brahma, the Spider Woman, and the Gaia Principle, this unique guide illuminates the phenomenon of creation from all aspects of the human experience. Richly illustrated, A Dictionary of Creation Myths is essential for anyone who has ever wondered how the world was created, where we came from, or why we are here at all. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc US
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195102758
- ISBN
- 9780195102758
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.18
€ 30.18
hardcover. An engrossing guide to English folklore and traditions, with over 1,250 entries. Folklore is connected to virtually every aspect of life, part of the country, age group, and occupation. From the bizarre to the seemingly mundane, it is as much a feature of the modern technological age as of the ancient world. Series: The Oxford Reference Collection. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 137 x 27. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198804871
- ISBN
- 9780198804871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.11
€ 43.11
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
€ 18.99€ 14.76
€ 18.99
€ 14.76
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Libraries Unlimited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591584377
- ISBN
- 9781591584377
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.63
€ 74.63
paperback. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB1; HRCM; JFHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- quince books ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780955320408
- ISBN
- 9780955320408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.15
€ 10.15
Hardback. Authoritative and reliable editions of the Arabic and modern, lucid English translations introducing treasures of the Arabic literary heritage Editor(s): Fudge, Bruce. Series: Library of Arabic Literature. BIC Classification: 1FB; DQ; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- New York University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814745199
- ISBN
- 9780814745199
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 40.01
€ 46.99
€ 40.01
Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Fitzgerald, Brian. Editor(s): Ross, W.A. Series: Little Irish bookshelf. Num Pages: 60 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: CB; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 110. Weight in Grams: 125. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear. Dust wrapper has some minor edge wear but remains very good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Appletree Press Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0003490
- ISBN
- 9780862815721
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFH; VXF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 159 x 10. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Crossing Press United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580910934
- ISBN
- 9781580910934
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 10.91
€ 10.99
€ 10.91
Paperback. What is luck? This book tries to determine what luck is, how it operates in our lives, and how far the individual is at its mercy - favoured by good luck or cursed by bad? Is there any justice or fair play in life, or are these merely human concepts that don't exist in the laws governing the universe? Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Barzipan Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780957379268
- ISBN
- 9780957379268
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.12
€ 13.99
€ 13.12
Hardback. A beautiful gift book filled with charming illustrationgs, A Miscellany for Garden-Lovers will take you through the facts and folklore of gardening. Series: Wise Words. Num Pages: 144 pages, 237 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; WMB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 142 x 18. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857842749
- ISBN
- 9780857842749
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 8.95
€ 9.99
€ 8.95