Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
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Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Cook, Robin. Num Pages: 368 pages, b&w illustrations, b&w halftones. BIC Classification: 1HBE; HDD; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 180 x 115 x 23. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Arrow
- Publication date
- 1994
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099429272
- ISBN
- 9780099429272
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.60
€ 14.99
€ 11.60
Paperback. This fascinating book explains the popularity of the likes of Robin Hood and William Wallace, and many other lesser known rogues, and how their stories appealed to the common people of the Middle Ages. Num Pages: 280 pages, 12 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; JFHF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 188 x 217 x 17. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415239004
- ISBN
- 9780415239004
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.84
€ 49.84
Hardback. In over 1,000 entries, this acclaimed Companion covers all aspects of the Western fairy tale tradition, from medieval to modern. It provides an authoritative reference source for this complex and captivating genre, exploring the tales themselves, the writers who wrote and reworked them, the artists who illustrated them, and much more. Editor(s): Zipes, Jack. Series: Oxford Companions. Num Pages: 768 pages, 60 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 165 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1370.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199689828
- ISBN
- 9780199689828
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.70
€ 49.70
Hardcover. The second revised edition of this dictionary bringing together over 500 nursery rhymes, songs, nonsense jingles, lullabies, and rhyming alphabets traditionally handed on to young children. This book incorporates results of recent scholarship and includes a new essay on the singing tradition of nursery rhymes. Each item comes with extensive notes. Editor(s): Opie, Iona; Opie, Peter. Num Pages: 592 pages, frontispiece, black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; YBLB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 142 x 38. Weight in Grams: 804.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 2 Sub
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198600886
- ISBN
- 9780198600886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 30.02
€ 42.99
€ 30.02
Paperback. The Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend offers a comprehensive survey of the Arthurian legends in all their manifestations, from the earliest medieval texts to their appearances in contemporary culture. Essential reading for Arthurian scholars, medievalists, and for those interested in myth and legend. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBB; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 128 x 24. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199215096
- ISBN
- 9780199215096
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.72
€ 18.99
€ 14.72
Paperback. What were the twelve labors of Herakles? Why did Zeus turn himself into a shower of gold? What was the name of the guard-dog of the Underworld? Which two-faced Roman god gave his name to the month January? What is the answer to the riddle of the Sphinx? This book answers these questions. Num Pages: 624 pages, black & white line drawings, maps, colour plates. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Number of pages
- 624
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141020778
- ISBN
- 9780141020778
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.21
€ 21.99
€ 16.21
Paperback. The civilization we know as Ancient Egypt stretched over three thousand years. What was life like for ancient Egyptians? What were their beliefs - and how different were they from ours? This title uses Egypt's narratives to create a panorama of its history, from the earliest settlers to the time of Cleopatra. Num Pages: 400 pages, 8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HRKP1; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 147 x 197 x 25. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- Penguin Global
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141021768
- ISBN
- 9780141021768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.60
€ 14.99
€ 11.60
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€ 13.13
€ 16.99
€ 13.13
Paperback. A collection of over 6000 proverbs (and their origins). Editor(s): Fergusson, Rosalind. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: CBD; GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 2Rev Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140514780
- ISBN
- 9780140514780
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.36
€ 15.99
€ 12.36
Paperback. The visionary tradition of spirits, gods, and demons continues to subvert our rational universe, erupting from the shadows in times of intense religious and philosophical transition. Renaissance magic and tribal ritual. Romantic poetry and the ecstasy of the shaman, to trace how societies have used myths to make sense of the world. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JFCX; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 29. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- The Squeeze Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906069063
- ISBN
- 9781906069063
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.80
€ 19.99
€ 17.80
Hardcover. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226195490
- ISBN
- 9780226195490
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 27.21
€ 34.99
€ 27.21
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Monkfish Book Publishing Company
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781939681287
- ISBN
- 9781939681287
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.69
€ 18.99
€ 18.69
Paperback. Published to celebrate the centenary and finally bring the mystery to a close, this book provides a definitive account of the Piltdown hoax. Num Pages: 160 pages, 8 black & white plates, 8 black & white plates, 42 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 10. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752487748
- ISBN
- 9780752487748
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Hardback. Immensely entertaining and readable, The Pleasant Nights will appeal to anyone interested in fairy tales, ancient stories, and folk creations. Editor(s): Beecher, Donald. Series: Lorenzo da Ponte Italian Library. Num Pages: 792 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADT; DQ; DSBD; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 238 x 54. Weight in Grams: 1378.
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 792
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442644267
- ISBN
- 9781442644267
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.62
€ 127.62
Hardback. A rich and astounding collection of stories transcribed directly from the Inuit of Greenland in the 1930s Num Pages: 228 pages, 5 illus. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Press of New England United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780982915509
- ISBN
- 9780982915509
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.78
€ 34.78
Paperback. Series: Latin America Otherwise. Num Pages: 280 pages, 21 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBAH; HBJK; JFC; JFHF; JFSL9; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822319726
- ISBN
- 9780822319726
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.95
€ 31.99
€ 28.95
The Pollen Path. A Collection of Navajo Myths Retold by Margaret Schev...
Link, Margaret; Henderson, Joseph L.
Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1956
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804704731
- ISBN
- 9780804704731
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.11
€ 74.11
Paperback. Explores the power of Bible stories, fairy tales, and the Odysseus, Parsifal and Oedipus stories, considering how that power can be used to help children's healthy development. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; JMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publisher
- Floris Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780863156595
- ISBN
- 9780863156595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.26
€ 21.99
€ 17.26
Hardcover. Num Pages: 320 pages, 5 diagrams. BIC Classification: JFHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 166 x 29. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Publisher
- Probity Press Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780957573802
- ISBN
- 9780957573802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 24.78
€ 29.99
€ 24.78
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842820124
- ISBN
- 9781842820124
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 15.95
€ 21.99
€ 15.95