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Paperback. The image of the Irish in the United States changed drastically over time, from that of hard-drinking, rioting Paddies to genial, patriotic working-class citizens. This title traces the change in this image through 700 pieces of sheet music to show how Americans' opinions of Ireland and the Irish went practically from one extreme to the other. Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 344 pages, facsims. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 26. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252065514
ISBN
9780252065514
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.28

Paperback. Zombies: A Cultural History, now available in paperback, gives a definitive short introduction to the zombie, exploring the manifold meanings of this compelling, slow-moving yet relentless monster. Num Pages: 224 pages, 54 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFHF; JHBZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 216 x 24. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780236698
ISBN
9781780236698
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.96

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752499642
ISBN
9780752499642
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.31

Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Lamb, Kathryn. Num Pages: 96 pages, cartoon. BIC Classification: 1DST; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 151 x 14. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
Stacey International United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905299065
ISBN
9781905299065
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.91

Paperback. A collection of over five thousand Yoruban proverbs arranged according to theme. It includes an introduction, which provides a framework and description of Yoruba cultural beliefs, the proverbs are arranged by theme into five sections: the good person; the fortunate person; relationships; human nature; rights and responsibilities; and truisms. Num Pages: 510 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFD; GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 179 x 28. Weight in Grams: 918.
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
510
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803218437
ISBN
9780803218437
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 30.65

Paperback. Series: Library of Yiddish classics. Num Pages: 410 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 29. Weight in Grams: 634.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Random House USA Inc United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
410
Condition
New
SKU
V9780805210903
ISBN
9780805210903
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.76

Hardback. Num Pages: 198 pages. BIC Classification: 2AFS; CBX; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 99 x 10. . Very good copy with light shelf wear
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0018282
ISBN
9781910745397
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 238 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
NeWest Press Canada
Edition
1st
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
SKU
V9781896300207
ISBN
9781896300207
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.00
€ 18.21

Paperback. Collection of Wyoming's folklore produced by the Federal Writers Project Editor(s): Dow, James R.; Dow, Susan D.; Welsch, Roger L. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWY; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803243026
ISBN
9780803243026
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.06

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWN; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 142 x 9. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
The History Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752476896
ISBN
9780752476896
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.31

Hardback. Num Pages: 93 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JFHF; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 150 x 8. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1982
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
93
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813113876
ISBN
9780813113876
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.45

Paperback. Offers 59 of the world's great myths - including selections from "The Iliad and the Odyssey", "Beowulf", "King Arthur" and "Quetzalcoatl". Each myth is accompanied by an introduction that offers historical background and suggests avenues for literary analysis. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 31. Weight in Grams: 812.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Lincolnwood, Illinois
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
584
Condition
New
SKU
V9780844257679
ISBN
9780844257679
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 25.77

Paperback. Worcestershire is a county of contrasts, with one face turned to the buzz of Birmingham and the other turned towards the quiet of the West Country. Its folk tales reflect that dichotomy, with stories based in the fears and superstitions of village life and others evolving from the strains and pressures of a new industrial reality. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMT; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 144 x 15. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752485805
ISBN
9780752485805
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.91

Paperback. Woods Cree Stories includes nine stories--including Boys Get Lost, Foolishness, and Animals Become Friends--and a Woods Cree-to-English glossary. Num Pages: 138 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 162 x 8. Weight in Grams: 210.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Regina Press
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780889773455
ISBN
9780889773455
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.14

Paperback. Num Pages: 408 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: HRG; JFHF; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 22. Weight in Grams: 509.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1982
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226618500
ISBN
9780226618500
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 39.42

Paperback. Editor(s): Jordan, Rosan A.; Kalcik, S.J. Series: Publications of The American Folklore Society. Num Pages: 260 pages, 38 illus. BIC Classification: JFHF; JFSJ1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 153 x 24. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780812212068
ISBN
9780812212068
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 35.43

Paperback. Num Pages: 584 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 108 x 22. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Ballantine Books Inc.
Publication date
1996
Edition
1st Mass Market Pbk. Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780345409874
ISBN
9780345409874
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.61

Paperback. Stories that focus on the women of Celtic mythology, from formidable women warriors to the gentle women who guided others to spiritual wisdom. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 166 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
Publisher
Destiny Books
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780892813575
ISBN
9780892813575
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.05

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691124094
ISBN
9780691124094
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 36.40

Paperback. Num Pages: 168 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; JFHF; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Four Courts Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846824234
ISBN
9781846824234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.94

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