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Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge

Paperback. Num Pages: 576 pages, 636 illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HRLK; JFHF; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 710.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
HarperOne
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062509239
ISBN
9780062509239
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 26.83

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
2016
Publisher
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782434863
ISBN
9781782434863
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.81

Paperback. BIC Classification: 1D; HRKP2; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 141 x 217 x 8. Weight in Grams: 178.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.
Edition
New edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486414416
ISBN
9780486414416
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.39

Paperback. A retelling of Irish legends, including the three major pre-Christian sequences - the Mythological Cycle, the Ulster Cycle and the Finn Cycle - as well as more recent tales of the saints Patrick, Brigid and Colmcille. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: FQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 18. Weight in Grams: 226 254pp
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
9780571175185
ISBN
9780571175185
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 11.73

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 24. Weight in Grams: 224.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The History Press
Condition
New
SKU
9781845888497
ISBN
9781845888497
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 10.97

Paperback. The author is a Gaelic-speaking scholar and archaeologist who has lived and worked in crofting communities. In this edition, she portrays the beliefs and customs of Scottish Gaelic society, including: seasonal customs deriving from Celtic festivals; the famous waulking songs; and the Highland tradition of seers and second sight. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 236 x 11. Weight in Grams: 356.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752419046
ISBN
9780752419046
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.75

Hardcover. Contains two of the greatest adventure stories of all time. In this book, the first adventure recounts the war between the Trojans and Achaeans and the personal and tragic struggle of the fiery-tempered Achilles. It also includes a story which chronicles Odysseus' return from the Trojan War and the trials he endures on his journey home. Series: Fall River Classics. Num Pages: 752 pages, b/w throughout. BIC Classification: DB; DCF; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 233 x 58. Weight in Grams: 960.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Sterling
Condition
New
SKU
V9781435152991
ISBN
9781435152991
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.91

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The History Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845888169
ISBN
9781845888169
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.98

Paperback. Editor(s): Boyd, Matthieu. Num Pages: 616 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; DSBB; HBJD; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 839.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780268037369
ISBN
9780268037369
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.58
€ 50.78

Paperback. In this book, the articles explore the different social practices that are typically understood as sorcery, magic and ritual, and address a diversity of ethnographic contexts in Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the America's. Editor(s): Kapferer, Bruce. Num Pages: 284 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRQX2; JFHF; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9781571814180
ISBN
9781571814180
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.80

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCC2; JFHF; JFSV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 28. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Red Wheel/Weiser United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781578633234
ISBN
9781578633234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRQ; JFHF; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 136 x 15. Weight in Grams: 212.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
HarperOne
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062501882
ISBN
9780062501882
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.22

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFH; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 312. The Cosmis Cycles Come Full Circle: The True Positive Mayan Prophecy is Revealed. 192 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JFH; VXA. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 14. Weight: 312.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Weiser Books
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781578635337
ISBN
9781578635337
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.08

Paperback. Num Pages: 436 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 228 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Adventures Unlimited Press
Edition
8/16/11
Condition
New
SKU
V9781935487395
ISBN
9781935487395
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.44

Paperback. Editor(s): Kvideland, Reimund; Sehmsdorf, Henning K. Series: Nordic S. Num Pages: 451 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 610.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
451
Condition
New
Edition
First edition
SKU
V9780816619672
ISBN
9780816619672
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 24.69

Hardcover. A fascinating cornucopia of monsters and fabulous creatures from all corners of the world. Num Pages: 384 pages, 200 b and w illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; VXQM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 34. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Quercus Books
Edition
UK ed.
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857383372
ISBN
9780857383372
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.39

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBKN; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 15. Weight in Grams: 214.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The History Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845887582
ISBN
9781845887582
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.92

Paperback. A reading and research into strange territories of folklore, mythology, religion and magic. This book is a scholar-poet's quest for the meaning of European myths, a polemic about the relations between man and woman, and also a personal document in which the author explored the sources of his own inspiration and, as he believed, all true poetry. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: DSC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 136 x 40. Weight in Grams: 682.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
9780571174256
ISBN
9780571174256
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 14.69

Paperback. Num Pages: 324 pages, colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 418.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Adventures Unlimited Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781935487364
ISBN
9781935487364
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.44

Hardcover. Not since Bruno Bettelheim's The Uses of Enchantment has there been such an illuminating contribution to the world of children's fairy tales. Editor(s): Tatar, Maria. Translator(s): Tatar, Maria. Series: The Annotated Books. Num Pages: 448 pages, Over 300 often rare, mostly four-color paintings and drawings by celebrated illustrators. BIC Classification: DSY; JFHF; YFJ; YNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 263 x 226 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1496.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Edition
annotated edition
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393051636
ISBN
9780393051636
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 33.85

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