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paperback. Water sprites, mountain goblins, shape-shifting animals, and the monsters known as yokai have long haunted the Japanese cultural landscape. This book offers a history of the strange and mysterious in Japan and seeks out these creatures in folklore, encyclopedias, literature, art, science, games, manga, magazines, and movies. Num Pages: 312 pages, 19 b/w drawings, 1 b/w photo. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; JFC; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 24. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780520253629
- ISBN
- 9780520253629
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.79
€ 40.99
€ 28.79
Paperback. This book offers diverse debates on the possible manifestations and meanings of the term "Middle East." Editor(s): Bonine, Michael E.; Amanat, Abbas; Gasper, Michael Ezekiel. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FB; JPSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804775274
- ISBN
- 9780804775274
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.87
€ 36.87
Paperback. Beginning with a description of late-nineteenth-century imperialism, this work shows how traditional Korean political culture shaped the response of Koreans to multiple threats to their sovereignty after being opened to the world economy by Japan in the 1870s. Num Pages: 232 pages, 30 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPK; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Publisher
- University of Hawaii Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780824831745
- ISBN
- 9780824831745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.85
€ 38.85
Paperback. Clean copy with minor shelf wear and some yellowing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1975
- Publisher
- Cardinal Books
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KOG0007834
- ISBN
- 9780351159978
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 94 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: 1FK; 1KBB; KCLT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 8. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 94
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604567564
- ISBN
- 9781604567564
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.63€ 42.99
€ 59.63
€ 42.99
Hardcover. Reconstructing the history of the Islamic University of Medina, this book sheds light on efforts undertaken by Saudi actors to extend Wahhabi influence beyond the kingdom's borders and suggests a new framework for understanding Islamic transnational religious networks. Series: Stanford Studies in Middle Eastern and I. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBXS; HRHT; JFFN; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 236 x 24. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804798358
- ISBN
- 9780804798358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.68
€ 69.68
Hardback. During 1947 and 1948, almost half the population of Palestine left their villages and livelihoods. They were never to be compensated for their abandoned property, even though the UN and most other parties acknowledge their rights in this matter. This study explores this issue. Series: Institute for Palestine Studies Series. Num Pages: 520 pages, 99 figures. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; 3JJPG; HBJF1; HBLW3; JFFD; JFSL1; JPVR; KFFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 165 x 32. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231129787
- ISBN
- 9780231129787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.82
€ 91.82
Paperback. Featuring 150 mouth-watering photographs, Ricelands explores the origins and defining characteristics of the cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, Cambodia, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia and the Philippines, and considers how the informal nature of South-east Asian eating fits into the rhythms of modern-day living. Num Pages: 176 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FM; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 190 x 20. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861893789
- ISBN
- 9781861893789
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.55
€ 47.55
Paperback. Cambodia has a long and rich history, first becoming an artistic and religious power in Southeast Asia in the Angkor period (802 - 1432). This title examines the country's troubled situation in the light of its political and cultural history, looking at many aspects of modern Cambodia. Series: Topographics. Num Pages: 224 pages, 40 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1FMC; HBJF; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861891860
- ISBN
- 9781861891860
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.52
€ 26.52
Hardback. A collection of essays that examine televised music and the controversial genre of the music video. It addresses the key issues of contemporary Arab society - gender and sexuality, Islam, class, economy, power, and nation - as refracted through the culture of mediated music. It is suitable for the study of contemporary Arab society and culture. Editor(s): Frishkopf, Michael. Num Pages: 304 pages, 27 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; AVG; JFCA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Publisher
- The American University in Cairo Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789774162930
- ISBN
- 9789774162930
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.66
€ 32.66
Paperback. Series: Cornell East Asia Series. Num Pages: 348 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cornell University East Asia Program
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781885445315
- ISBN
- 9781885445315
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.12
€ 43.12
Hardback. Between 1751 and 1784, the Qianlong emperor embarked upon six southern tours, travelling from Beijing to Jiangnan and back. This study elucidates the tensions and the constant negotiations characterising the relationship between the imperial centre and Jiangnan, which straddled the two key provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 450 pages, 11 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JF; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 164 x 42. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674024540
- ISBN
- 9780674024540
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.47
€ 67.47
Hardcover. Num Pages: 360 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cornell University East Asia Program
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781885445322
- ISBN
- 9781885445322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.85
€ 174.85
Paperback. Latest addition to the highly successful Images of War Series. Covers the wide range of tanks and armoured vehicles deployed in Indo-China/Vietnam post WW2 until 1975. Num Pages: 192 pages, 250 B&W Images. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBJF; HBLW3; HBWS2; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 190 x 9. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- paperback / softback
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781593813
- ISBN
- 9781781593813
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.05
€ 25.99
€ 19.05
Hardback. Series: A Nancy Bernkopf Tucker and Warren I. Cohen Book on American-east Asian Relations. Num Pages: 760 pages, 27 maps and photographs. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBB; HBJF; HBJK; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231180429
- ISBN
- 9780231180429
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 46.95
€ 54.99
€ 46.95
Paperback. A fast-paced, narrative-driven account of the rise of Islamic State, based on thorough research Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; JFSR2; JPFR; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 131 x 198 x 17. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745336510
- ISBN
- 9780745336510
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.64
€ 32.64
hardcover. A fast-paced, narrative-driven account of the rise of Islamic State, based on thorough research Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; JFSR2; JPFR; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 137 x 207 x 23. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745336565
- ISBN
- 9780745336565
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.08
€ 134.08
Hardback. Construction Law in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf is an authoritative guide to construction law in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf. The principal theme is the contrast between construction law in an Islamic civil law jurisdiction and construction law in a common law jurisdiction. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1FBX; LNCQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 180 x 254 x 24. Weight in Grams: 972.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119085935
- ISBN
- 9781119085935
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.86
€ 184.86
paperback. Analyzes the ways in which, between 1985 and 1998, modern theatre practitioners in Indonesia contributed to a rising movement of social protest against the long-governing New Order regime of President Suharto and examines the work of groups from Jakarta, Bandung, and Yogyakarta that pioneered new forms of theatre-making. Series: Ohio RIS Southeast Asia Series. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMN; 3JJP; AN; HBJF; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 214 x 28. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Ohio University Center for International Studies United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780896802759
- ISBN
- 9780896802759
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.49
€ 57.49
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, 20 ills. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3H; HBJF1; HBWC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 29. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- Profile Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846684517
- ISBN
- 9781846684517
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.70
€ 13.99
€ 10.70