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Paperback. Many courses in literary or cultural studies include some discussion of psychoanalysis, structuralism, post-modernism, linguistics and semiotics. This dictionary should bring the reader information on the wide variety of interdisciplinary topics in critical theory. Num Pages: 496 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: DSA; GBC; HP; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 354.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140513691
ISBN
9780140513691
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.44

Paperback. Distills and captures the essence of Greek and Roman mythology. This dictionary is suitable for those with an interest in the Classics or those seeking to explore the many allusions to its mythology that abound in literature. Num Pages: 480 pages, genealogical tables. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 27. Weight in Grams: 350.
Publisher
Penguin Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140512359
ISBN
9780140512359
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.95

Paperback. Worried about your maternal effect or biological clock? Need to know a rhizoid from a rhizome? Think you're going to fail your zoology or botany exam? This dictionary defines over 6000 terms relating to this subject - from amino acids, bacteria and the cell cycle to X-ray diffraction, Y chromosome, and zygotes. Illustrator(s): Turvey, Raymond. Num Pages: 768 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 128 x 35. Weight in Grams: 522.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
768
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
11Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141013961
ISBN
9780141013961
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.95

Paperback. Why exactly did Van Gogh cut off his ear? Was Warhol an original or just a copyist? This title provides answers to all this. It includes entries that feature cross-referencing and listings of galleries. Num Pages: 608 pages, No. BIC Classification: AB; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 422.
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
608
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
7th Seventh Edition, Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140513004
ISBN
9780140513004
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.46

Paperback. Need a handbook to your architect's business or studies? Struggling with your DIY project? Interested in the art of architecture? This work covers the aspects of architecture and landscape architecture. Ranging from ancient times, it adopts an international perspective focussing on countries and cultures such as Coptic, Tibet and De Stijl. Num Pages: 656 pages, line drawings. BIC Classification: AM; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 30. Weight in Grams: 460.
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
656
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
5th ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140513233
ISBN
9780140513233
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.46

Paperback. This concise edition of the critically-acclaimed New Penguin Opera Guide focusses on the composers and works most frequently performed today - ranging from Britten to Massenet, and from Mozart to Wagner. Editor(s): Holden, Amanda. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: AVGC9; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 420.
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
608
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141016825
ISBN
9780141016825
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.81

Paperback. Of all the decisions a new parent makes, choosing that special name is the most significant and the most rewarding. Suitable for prospective parents, this easy-to-use A-Z guide gives you suggestions for picking the perfect name for your new arrival. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; VFXB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 28. Weight in Grams: 324.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
Edition
Original
SKU
KKD0006795
ISBN
9780141040851
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; MJNA; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 399.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781632202635
ISBN
9781632202635
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99

Paperback. Editor(s): Uglow, Jennifer; Hendry, Maggy. Num Pages: 688 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBCB; HB; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 163 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1032.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
690
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
4th
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403934482
ISBN
9781403934482
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.00
€ 42.69

Hardcover. Num Pages: 757 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; HPS; JPA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1079.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
760
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403989512
ISBN
9781403989512
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.12

Paperback. Indispensable for students of diplomacy and junior members of diplomatic services, this dictionary not only covers diplomacy's jargon but also includes entries on legal terms, political events, international organizations, e-Diplomacy, and major figures who have occupied the diplomatic scene or have written about it over the last half millennium. Num Pages: 417 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 198 x 138 x 25. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
Third Edition, Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230302990
ISBN
9780230302990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 157.17
€ 29.52

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
Third Edition,Revised Edition,3rd edition
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230302983
ISBN
9780230302983
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 157.17
€ 78.24

Paperback. This dictionary, now available in paperback, provides readers with a convenient source of reliable and accessible information on Chaucer's work, life, and times. Topics include Chaucer's works, major characters, social and political contexts, influences on Chaucer and those influenced by him, people and places of significance in Chaucer's life. Series: Palgrave Literary Dictionaries. Num Pages: 329 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBB; DSC; GBCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230231481
ISBN
9780230231481
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 101.69
€ 17.74

Hardback. This study aims to provide readers with a convenient source of reliable, scholarly, and accessible information on Chaucer's work, life, and times. Topics include Chaucer's works, major fictional characters, social, and political contexts, writers who influenced Chaucer or influenced by him, people and places of significance in Chaucer's life. Series: Palgrave Literary Dictionaries. Num Pages: 329 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBB; DSC; GBCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 613.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
329
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333998083
ISBN
9780333998083
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 123.98

Hardback. Editor(s): Pierpoint, Harriet. Num Pages: 537 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 3JMG; GBCY; JFFZ; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137431820
ISBN
9781137431820
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 258.87
€ 178.81

Hardcover. Using a wide range of rich original sources, this unique reference guide provides a remarkable picture of England's medieval Jewry. Following an extensive introduction, the dictionary includes illustrations, maps, and over 40 topographic, 30 biographic and 80 general entries, including texts of key legislation. Num Pages: 466 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; HBJD1; HBLC1; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 844.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
472
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230278165
ISBN
9780230278165
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.43
€ 103.20

Paperback. The renowned Oxford Dictionary of Saints returns in a revised and updated form, providing concise accounts of the lives, cults, and artistic associations of over 1,400 saints, from the famous to the obscure. Featuring new entries on recently canonized saints from around the world, and a new appendix on pilgrimages. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 528 pages, maps. BIC Classification: GBCB; HRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 126 x 40. Weight in Grams: 386.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199596607
ISBN
9780199596607
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.36

Paperback. This dictionary is written by one of the leading philosophers of our time, and it is recognized as the best dictionary of its kind. Comprehensive and authoritative, it includes over 3,300 alphabetical entries, it is the ideal introduction to philosophy for anyone with an interest in the subject, as well as students and teachers. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 540 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
540
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198735304
ISBN
9780198735304
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.80

Paperback. Covers the musical terms in English and other European languages generally used in Western music. This dictionary features over 2,500 A-Z entries which provide definitions across a range of subjects including rhythm, metre, scales, harmony and counterpoint, notational systems, performance practice, computer applications, genres, and more. Editor(s): Latham, Alison. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 224 pages, musical examples. BIC Classification: AV; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 128 x 18. Weight in Grams: 170.
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198606987
ISBN
9780198606987
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.95

Paperback. Providing over 10,000 entries, the sixth edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Music is the most up-to-date dictionary of musical terms available. Covering a wide range of musical categories across periods, it is an essential reference work for music students, teachers, lecturers, professional musicians, and music enthusiasts. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 976 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AV; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 44. Weight in Grams: 650.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
976
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
6th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199578542
ISBN
9780199578542
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.58

Paperback. An A-Z dictionary edited by John L. Esposito for general readers on the faith, institutions, movements, and concepts of the modern Islamic world. Approximately 2000 entries span the religious, political, and social spheres of modern Islam with background historical entries and particular emphasis on Islam and the West. Editor(s): Esposito, John L. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 384 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 524.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
380
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195125597
ISBN
9780195125597
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.62

Hardcover. This book provides a brief account of the origins, history, and sense-development of more than 38,000 words. Editor(s): Onions, C. T. Num Pages: 1040 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 166 x 64. Weight in Grams: 1686.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
1040
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1966
Edition
1st ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198611127
ISBN
9780198611127
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.46
€ 54.15

Paperback. This new edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Dance provides the information necessary for dance fans to navigate the diverse dance forms in the 21st century, with new coverage of dance forms that have grown in prominence over the last 10 years, many new biographical entries, and a greater emphasis on the international dance scene. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 512 pages, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: ASD; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 366.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199563449
ISBN
9780199563449
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.62

Paperback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199695102
ISBN
9780199695102
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.21

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