Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
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Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
Paperback. This book, now with a new preface, offers a new history of the fairy tale, revealing the creative role of periodical publication in shaping this genre. Sumpter explores the fairy tale's reinvention for (and by) diverse readerships in unexpected contexts, including debates over evolution, colonialism, socialism, gender and sexuality and decadence. Series: Palgrave Studies in Nineteenth-Century Writing and Culture. Num Pages: 272 pages, 12 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSK; HBTB; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 143 x 17. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230361492
- ISBN
- 9780230361492
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.69
€ 63.69
Hardback. Celebrate the unique diversity and vibrancy of the Philippines through an in-depth exploration of the stories, traditions, songs, crafts, and recipes of the many different regions of the country. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 165 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1FMP; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 262 x 18. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 165
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781598846980
- ISBN
- 9781598846980
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.80
€ 74.80
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
Hardcover. A collection of contemporary and traditional stories from Southern India. With the stories the authors present a historical overview of the region and detailed storytelling notes. The book also includes a resource listing of books, centres and Web sites, and a calendar of South Indian festivals. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 172 pages, colour plates, line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FKA; DQ; JFHF; YNM; YQE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Libraries Unlimited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563085765
- ISBN
- 9781563085765
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.48€ 50.43
€ 54.48
€ 50.43
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 59 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764344800
- ISBN
- 9780764344800
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.48
€ 20.99
€ 15.48
Paperback. Recommended for Steiner/Waldorf teachers of Class 11 (age 16-17) as a way of introducing world literature. Series: Waldorf Education Resources. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; JNU; YQE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Publisher
- Floris Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780863153792
- ISBN
- 9780863153792
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.60
€ 19.99
€ 15.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 480 pages, 10 b/w photos & 20 b/w illus. BIC Classification: BTC; HBJK; HBLW; JFHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 33. Weight in Grams: 842.
- Publisher
- Trine Day United States
- Number of pages
- 600
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936296002
- ISBN
- 9781936296002
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.49
€ 26.99
€ 26.49
paperback. A study of sea monsters on medieval and Renaissance maps. Num Pages: 128 pages, 115 colour. BIC Classification: HBTP; JFHF; RGV; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 239 x 13. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Publisher
- British Library
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780712357715
- ISBN
- 9780712357715
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.28
€ 26.28
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAC; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 14. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750967273
- ISBN
- 9780750967273
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.20
€ 13.99
€ 13.20
Paperback. This fascinating collection investigates the origins of our most intriguing superstitions still observed today, and sets them in their historical and social context. Num Pages: 192 pages, Chapter decorations. BIC Classification: JFHF; WZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 14. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Michael O´Mara Books Ltd
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782434863
- ISBN
- 9781782434863
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.90
€ 10.99
€ 9.90
Paperback. Explore the mysterious and mythic treasures of Wales. Num Pages: 256 pages, 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; JFHF; WQ; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445658674
- ISBN
- 9781445658674
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.35
€ 21.99
€ 17.35
Paperback. Argues that although the unicorn of our imagination isn't real, traces of its character can be found in existing species. Exploring the natural world, this title follows the beast's trail to the plateaus of India and into the jungles of Africa to unearth the flesh and blood ancestors of our iconic unicorn. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Publisher
- Granta Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847081179
- ISBN
- 9781847081179
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.77
€ 11.99
€ 9.77
Paperback. This ancient tale about brotherly love could not be more timely. Told for centuries by Jewish, Christian and Muslim people, its theme of peaceable sharing and goodwill is relevant to adults and children alike. Illustrator(s): Fronty, Aurelia. Num Pages: 32 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 259 x 247 x 8. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782852520
- ISBN
- 9781782852520
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.97
€ 13.97
Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages, 13 b/w photos. BIC Classification: JFHF; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 135 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- Ghost House Publishing Canada
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781894877459
- ISBN
- 9781894877459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.40
€ 15.99
€ 12.40
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWV; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 14. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752465654
- ISBN
- 9780752465654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.11
€ 13.99
€ 13.11
Paperback. From ancient times, people appreciated the spiritual value of trees, singling out individual trees for special veneration. In words and images, this is a rich compendium about our relationship with trees, collating so many tree-related remnants of our pagan spiritual past and tree-related oral history into one place. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; HRKP2; JFHF; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 259 x 18. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Publisher
- The Collins Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848892774
- ISBN
- 9781848892774
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.15
€ 17.99
€ 15.15
Paperback. Sacred stones and stone monuments feature the world over and Ireland is no exception. Our landscape is dotted with them. This is a wonderful reminder of our spiritual past as some of these stones and monuments enter their fifth millennium. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; HDD; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 221 x 16. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Publisher
- The Collins Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848892767
- ISBN
- 9781848892767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.15
€ 17.99
€ 15.15
Paperback. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; VXWM; VXWS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 237 x 14. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- Mandrake of Oxford
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906958763
- ISBN
- 9781906958763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.64
€ 19.99
€ 14.64
Paperback. Cherokee Stories of the Turtle Island Liars Club" Illustrator(s): Meredith, America. Num Pages: 264 pages, 14 drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; 2JNG; JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The University of North Carolina Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781469629988
- ISBN
- 9781469629988
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.13
€ 40.13
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814791356
- ISBN
- 9780814791356
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.75
€ 29.99
€ 26.75