East Asia, Far East
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East Asia, Far East
Paperback. Successful in both Japan and the West, Akira had a huge impact on the international growth in popularity of manga and anime. Closely analysing the film and its key themes, Colin O'Dell and Michelle Le Blanc assess its historical importance, its impact on the Western perception of anime, and its influence on science fiction cinema. Series: BFI Film Classics. Num Pages: 96 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; APFV. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 191 x 137 x 7. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Publisher
- British Film Institute
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844578085
- ISBN
- 9781844578085
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 12.95
€ 13.99
€ 12.95
Paperback. The Japanese solution to their rapidly deteriorating military situation in 1944--suicide missions--was not only terrifying and effective, but has fascinated military enthusiasts ever since. Illustrator(s): Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth. Series: Duel. Num Pages: 80 pages, 25 b/w; 46 col. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJF; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 248 x 7. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472812735
- ISBN
- 9781472812735
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.84
€ 14.99
€ 12.84
Paperback. In the sixteenth century, the vast and sophisticated empire of China lay almost entirely unknown to Western travellers. Confronting enormous challenges, the Italian priest Matteo Ricci and a tiny handful of learned companions gained permission to settle in the fabled Forbidden City. This title tells the story of the first Jesuit mission to China. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps. (some col.). BIC Classification: 1FPC; HRCX7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 133 x 21. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Faber and Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571225187
- ISBN
- 9780571225187
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.05
€ 14.99
€ 12.05
Hardcover. Num Pages: 524 pages, 100+ illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 265 x 213 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1918.
- Publisher
- Ten Speed Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- unabridged
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607749820
- ISBN
- 9781607749820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 34.12
€ 42.99
€ 34.12
Paperback. A raucously funny memoir of one scrawny American's quest to become a kung fu master at China's legendary Shaolin Temple. Num Pages: 384 pages, 8pp of b/w. BIC Classification: 1FPC; WSTM; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 28. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Abacus
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- SKU
- KLN0017553
- ISBN
- 9780349120157
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.49
€ 5.49
Hardcover. Num Pages: 96 pages, 10 full-page drawings, 70 1/4-1/2 inch drawings and 12 spot drawings. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; YFU. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 261 x 256 x 16. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Anniversary ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784805312605
- ISBN
- 9784805312605
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.10
€ 19.99
€ 16.10
Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPH; JPSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135. .
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris & Co Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784535063
- ISBN
- 9781784535063
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 47.40
€ 49.99
€ 47.40
Paperback. A guide to the endlessly absorbing city. It discovers the highlights of China's remarkable capital with stunning photography, colour-coded maps, and insightful descriptions of the city's sights - everything from the Forbidden City and Summer Palace to hidden hutong alleys and the Great Wall. Series: Rough Guide to.. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations (colour), maps (colour). BIC Classification: 1FPC; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 203 x 11. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Rough Guides
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Updated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781409341987
- ISBN
- 9781409341987
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 5.10
€ 16.99
€ 5.10
Paperback. Before and during World War II, the Japanese army conducted horrifying scientific experiments upon live human beings, but were granted immunity from the US Army's war crimes investigation in return for the results of their experiments. This title details the activities and the subsequent cover-up. Num Pages: 424 pages, 25 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; JWMC; JWXK; MBGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 24. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415932141
- ISBN
- 9780415932141
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.12
€ 45.12
Hardcover. Editor(s): Pang-White, Ann A. Series: Bloomsbury Research Handbooks in Asian Philosophy. Num Pages: 432 pages, 4 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 797.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Academic
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472569851
- ISBN
- 9781472569851
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 171.14
€ 171.14
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Wenqing, Zhang. Editor(s): Xian, Xu. Translator(s): Fuyun, Han. Num Pages: 56 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 186 x 5. Weight in Grams: 240. 56 pages, illustrations. Illustrator(s): Wenqing, Zhang. Editor(s): Xian, Xu. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FPC; JHBT. Dimension: 259 x 186 x 5. Weight: 240. Translator(s): Fuyun, Han.
- Publisher
- Cypress Book Co
- Number of pages
- 56
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845700010
- ISBN
- 9781845700010
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.81
€ 10.81
Hardcover. A study of migrant workers in Japan. It reveals how migrants enter, what difficulties they face, what their living, working and housing conditions are. It focuses on the protection of their human rights. There is also information on the situation of migrant workers according to labour sectors. Translator(s): Wilkinson, Jens. Series: Japanese Studies. Num Pages: 305 pages, tables, charts, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFFN; JHBL; JPVH1; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 29. Weight in Grams: 550. Fine in fine dustjacket
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- KCD0012570
- ISBN
- 9780710304995
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 6.86
€ 6.86
Paperback. Sometimes referred to as the Chinese Hamlet and tracing its origins to the 4th century BC, this title was the Chinese play to be translated in the West. It is a story of self-sacrifice and revenge unfolds as a young orphan discovers the shattering truth behind his childhood. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 6. Weight in Grams: 102.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571300358
- ISBN
- 9780571300358
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.25
€ 13.99
€ 11.25
Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages, 51. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCP; KCS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801445132
- ISBN
- 9780801445132
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.65€ 19.95
€ 125.65
€ 19.95
Hardcover. When Adeline Yen Mah's mother dies giving birth to her, the family rejects Adeline. In this vivid autobiography, the author describes her, life, struggles and how she comes to be accepted by her family at the time of the Cultural Revolution in China. Series: New Longman Literature. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; BGH. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 207 x 137 x 15. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Longman
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582848887
- ISBN
- 9780582848887
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 20.60
€ 20.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 608 pages, 2 black and white photos; some black and white lines drawings. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; HBJF; HBLL; HBTB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 204 x 43. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804847551
- ISBN
- 9780804847551
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.44
€ 22.44
Paperback. Series: The Basics. Num Pages: 214 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 7 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 199 x 131 x 17. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415629713
- ISBN
- 9780415629713
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 24.80
€ 24.99
€ 24.80
Hardcover. Num Pages: 328 pages, 100 photos. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 280 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1414.
- Publisher
- Ten Speed Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607746997
- ISBN
- 9781607746997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 24.51
€ 37.99
€ 24.51
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, Over 630 Colour Photographs and Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 215 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1356.
- Publisher
- Periplus Editions United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Paperback with Flaps
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804843164
- ISBN
- 9780804843164
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 32.37
€ 37.99
€ 32.37
Hardcover. Asks why it is that China despite its size and once advanced culture and technology did not become a world power? This book traces the answer through Chinese innate sense of superiority which made foreign conquest and trade an irrelevance. Num Pages: 320 pages, 15. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPS; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 166 x 29. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- New ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750946834
- ISBN
- 9780750946834
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 22.82
€ 22.82