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Hardcover. This collection introduces readers to Ukraine's history, its folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and introduction are followed by 33 traditional tales - humorous animal tales, instructive fables, how and why stories, heroic legends, even spooky tales. Editor(s): Kononenko, Natalie O. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 222 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DQ; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 187 x 19. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
SKU
V9781563084256
ISBN
9781563084256
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 50.87

Hardback. Of the many ballads, tales, and plays extolling filial piety (xiao) the foundational virtue of imperial China none was more popular in that era than the legend of Dong Yong and his heavenly helpmate, Weaving Maiden. This title presents the five versions of the legend. It illustrates the changing perceptions of xiao in various genres. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 14. Weight in Grams: 276.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Filial Piety and Its Divine Rewards: The Legend of Dong Yong and Weaving Maiden with Related Texts United States
Number of pages
108
Condition
New
SKU
V9781603841368
ISBN
9781603841368
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 38.77

Paperback.
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Icon Books Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
SKU
KLN0016411
ISBN
9781840468847
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764351976
ISBN
9780764351976
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.58

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The Jewish Publication Society
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780827612099
ISBN
9780827612099
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 23.18

Paperback. A guide which fills the gap between academic analysis and less critical retellings of the myths and legends. It provides an accessible overview while also assessing the state of research regarding the origins and significance of the myths. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: HRKP2; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 23. Weight in Grams: 262.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780338927
ISBN
9781780338927
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.48

Paperback. A timely updating of Spence's seminal work Editor(s): Lewis, Jon E. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 320 pages, maps (black and white). BIC Classification: 1K; JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780337876
ISBN
9781780337876
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.48

paperback. This Companion offers a chronological sweep of the canon of Arthurian literature - from its earliest beginnings to the contemporary manifestations of Arthur found in film and electronic media. Editor(s): Fulton, Helen. Series: Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 586 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DSB; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 28. Weight in Grams: 898.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Condition
New
SKU
9780470672372
ISBN
9780470672372
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 69.99
€ 35.78

Paperback. A Companion to Folklore presents an original and comprehensive collection of essays from international experts in the field of folklore studies. Unprecedented in depth and scope, this state-of-the-art collection uniquely displays the vitality of folklore research across the globe. Editor(s): Bendix, Regina F.; Hasan-Rokem, Galit. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Anthropology. Num Pages: 680 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 172 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1046.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118863145
ISBN
9781118863145
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 53.87

Hardback. A Companion to Folklore presents an original and comprehensive collection of essays from international experts in the field of folklore studies. Unprecedented in depth and scope, this state-of-the-art collection uniquely displays the vitality of folklore research across the globe. Editor(s): Bendix, Regina F.; Hasan-Rokem, Galit. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Anthropology. Num Pages: 680 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 173 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1250.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
680
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405194990
ISBN
9781405194990
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.33

Paperback. A Companion to Greek Mythology presents a series of essays that explore the phenomenon of Greek myth from its origins in shared Indo-European story patterns and the Greeks' contacts with their Eastern Mediterranean neighbours through its development as a shared language and thought-system for the Greco-Roman world. Editor(s): Dowden, Ken; Livingstone, Niall. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 672 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HRKP3; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 246 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1024.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
672
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118785164
ISBN
9781118785164
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.03

Hardcover. A Companion to Greek Mythology presents a series of essays that explore the phenomenon of Greek myth from its origins in shared Indo-European story patterns and the Greeks contacts with their Eastern Mediterranean neighbours through its development as a shared language and thought-system for the Greco-Roman world. Editor(s): Dowden, Ken; Livingstone, Niall. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 672 pages, 21 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; DSBB; HRKP3; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 177 x 254 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1338.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
672
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405111782
ISBN
9781405111782
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.33

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
€ 10.70

Paperback. An explosive account of the Kennedy assassination that will rewrite the history of the 20th century's most controversial murder investigation - now with a groundbreaking new afterword. Num Pages: 704 pages, 2 x 8pp colour photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3; JFHC; JPWL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 45. Weight in Grams: 516.
Publisher
Abacus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349140612
ISBN
9780349140612
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.05

Paperback. Delves deeper into America's conspiracy sub-culture, exploring the rise of 9/11 conspiracy theories, the "birther" controversy surrounding Barack Obama's American citizenship, and how the conspiracy landscape has changed with the rise of the Internet and other new media. Series: Comparative Studies in Religion & Society. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; JFC; JFHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Second Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520276826
ISBN
9780520276826
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 23.94

Paperback. Covering thousands of years of intricate creation tales, A Dictionary of Creation Myths is the first and most comprehensive work devoted to creation myths from cultures throughout the world. From cosmic eggs, frost giants, and the Garden of Eden to Brahma, the Spider Woman, and the Gaia Principle, this unique guide illuminates the phenomenon of creation from all aspects of the human experience. Richly illustrated, A Dictionary of Creation Myths is essential for anyone who has ever wondered how the world was created, where we came from, or why we are here at all. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 518.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc US
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195102758
ISBN
9780195102758
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 29.66

hardcover. An engrossing guide to English folklore and traditions, with over 1,250 entries. Folklore is connected to virtually every aspect of life, part of the country, age group, and occupation. From the bizarre to the seemingly mundane, it is as much a feature of the modern technological age as of the ancient world. Series: The Oxford Reference Collection. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 137 x 27. Weight in Grams: 532.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198804871
ISBN
9780198804871
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.64

Paperback. Now reissued in new covers, Arthur Cotterell's fascinating book sets out clearly the chief myths of the world and explains why different mythologies arose in different lands, from the powerful gods of Greece, Rome, and Scandinavia to the mystical deities of Buddhist and Hindu India. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 328 pages, 12 halftones, 7 maps. BIC Classification: GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192177476
ISBN
9780192177476
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.59

Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Whitson, Andrew. Series: Little Irish bookshelf. Num Pages: 80 pages, colour and b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180. Weight in Grams: 244.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Appletree Press Ltd
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780862816346
ISBN
9780862816346
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.86

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Libraries Unlimited
Condition
New
SKU
V9781591584377
ISBN
9781591584377
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.38

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