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Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge

Paperback. Features 'old' texts that shed light on such topical questions as the rise of Fundamentalism and the mass popularity of secular mythologies like "Star Trek", "Star Wars", and "Xena: Warrior Princess". This book presents a voice of reason in the contemporary maelstrom of international religious violence and American pluralism. Num Pages: 592 pages, 1 b&w photo. BIC Classification: 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; JFC; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 34. Weight in Grams: 890.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
592
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253201881
ISBN
9780253201881
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.61

Paperback. A fascinating and engaging examination of why we believe in the supernatural. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 274. From Superstition to Religion - The Brain Science of Belief. 320 pages. Humans are born with brains designed to make sense of the world and that need for an explanation can lead to beliefs that go beyond reason. This book weaves an account of our 'supersense' that navigates a path through brain science, child development, popular culture, mental illness and the paranormal. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JFH. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 21. Weight: 274.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849010306
ISBN
9781849010306
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.25

Hardback. Authoritative and reliable editions of the Arabic and modern, lucid English translations introducing treasures of the Arabic literary heritage Editor(s): Fudge, Bruce. Series: Library of Arabic Literature. BIC Classification: 1FB; DQ; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
New York University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814745199
ISBN
9780814745199
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.45

hardcover. BIC Classification: JFHF; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 129 x 13. Weight in Grams: 345.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813143200
ISBN
9780813143200
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.91

Paperback. Illustrator(s): Dezso, Andrea. Num Pages: 568 pages, 20 halftones. BIC Classification: FC; FYT; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 209 x 45. Weight in Grams: 804.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691173221
ISBN
9780691173221
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.15

Paperback. Illustrator(s): Scharl, Josef. Series: Pantheon fairy tale & folklore library. Num Pages: 880 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; YDC; YFJ. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1080.
Publisher
Random House USA Inc United States
Number of pages
880
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1972
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780394709307
ISBN
9780394709307
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.43

paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 198.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1968
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226074948
ISBN
9780226074948
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.91

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 356 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3H; DSBB; HPCB; HPJ; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 657.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
356
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691646350
ISBN
9780691646350
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 211.39

Paperback. Provides an irreverent but fact-filled look at Ireland and the Irish, leaving no stone - Blarney or otherwise - unturned in bringing her gifts to you. With a bushel full of top-ten lists on all things Irish, Thomsen takes you on a journey through the greenest of lands and provides tales and anecdotes on everything. Series: Most Wanted. Num Pages: 304 pages, 10 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 126 x 20. Weight in Grams: 259.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Brassey's US
Condition
New
SKU
V9781574887273
ISBN
9781574887273
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.61

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Simon & Schuster United States
Edition
Fourth Printing
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780684847818
ISBN
9780684847818
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 30.11

Paperback. The first comprehensive study of fantasy's uses of myth, this book offers insights into the genre's popularity and cultural importance. Combining history, folklore, and narrative theory, Attebery's study explores familiar and forgotten fantasies and shows how the genre is also an arena for negotiating new relationships with traditional tales. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBH; FL; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 233 x 17. Weight in Grams: 338.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199316076
ISBN
9780199316076
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.28

Paperback.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845887285
ISBN
9781845887285
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.21

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845887858
ISBN
9781845887858
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.79

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226040837
ISBN
9780226040837
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.86

Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: JFHC; JHBA; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
Publisher
CCC Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Second edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781888729788
ISBN
9781888729788
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.77

Hardback. This richly illustrated book traces the history of imaginary animals, from Palaeolithic art to the Harry Potter stories and robotic pets. Describing a myriad of wondrous creatures, from grifns, dog-men, mermaids and dragons to unicorns and yetis, it shows how these gures help us psychologically by giving form to our amorphous fears. Num Pages: 272 pages, 115 colour, 115 black and white. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 250 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1100.
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
New ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780231730
ISBN
9781780231730
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.78

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 220.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752492155
ISBN
9780752492155
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.97

Paperback. Highland Folk Tales Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 11. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752460901
ISBN
9780752460901
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.03

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; VXQM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 10. Weight in Grams: 316.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Career Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781601631367
ISBN
9781601631367
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 15.23

Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Whitson, Andrew. Num Pages: 80 pages, 40ill. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 131 x 13. Weight in Grams: 202. Clean copy fine in dust jacket. DJ has some wear to edges and rubbing but remains good
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Appletree Press Ltd
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KMK0001739
ISBN
9780862817329
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. 192 pages, 22 ills. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JFHF. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 13. Weight: 316.
Publisher
Red Wheel/Weiser
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781601631107
ISBN
9781601631107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.67

Hardcover. Professor O Cathain is widely known for his contribution to Irish and international folkloristics and the many ways in which he has promoted Irish language and culture. In this festschrift, the articles cover a broad array of subjects, that are in themselves a reflection of Seamas O Cathain's wide-ranging interests. Editor(s): Almqvist, Bo; Mac Mathuna, Liam; Mac Mathuna,Seamus; Watson, Seosamh; Mac Carthaigh, Criostoir. Num Pages: 464 pages, 42 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 44. Weight in Grams: 966.
Publisher
Univ College Dublin Pr
Number of pages
464
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906359690
ISBN
9781906359690
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.52
€ 54.04

Paperback.
Publisher
Fonthill Media LLc
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781625450012
ISBN
9781625450012
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.10

Paperback. Antrim has a rich heritage of myths and legends which is uniquely captured in this collection of traditional tales from across the county. Here you will find tales of the traditional rural ways of life among the residents of Antrim, their customs and superstitions, alongside stories of legendary heroes, faeries, witches, and ghostly goings-on. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 133 x 14. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845887865
ISBN
9781845887865
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.03