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Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
Paperback. A collection of essays about mythical trickster figures, ranging from the Coyote of America to African, Japanese, Greek and Christian figures, plus examples found in contemporary American fiction and drama. The work examines how cultural values are challenged and enforced by these comic creations. Editor(s): Hynes, William J.; Doty, William G. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817308575
- ISBN
- 9780817308575
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.82
€ 52.82
A genealogical chart of virtually all named figures of Greek mythology that can be shown to be related. The text includes a 72-page chart that links 3673 named figures into a single "family tree", and an 80-page index that provides a citation to an ancient source for each relationship. Editor(s): Newman, Harold; Newman, Jon O. Num Pages: 252 pages, index, charts. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; GBC; HRKP; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 415 x 275 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1751.
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The University of North Carolina Press United States
- Edition
- 1 New ed
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807827901
- ISBN
- 9780807827901
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 161.66
€ 161.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 332 pages, 34 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1KBB; JFHC; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 180 x 18. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781926592084
- ISBN
- 9781926592084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 20.19
€ 29.99
€ 20.19
Paperback. True South African Stories. 158 pages. No longer skewed by political agendas, this is collection of true accounts of people, events and incidents that helped to shape the current political situation in South Africa, retold in order to bring history back into balance. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1HFMS; BT; FYB; JFHF. Dimension: 150 x 209 x 11. Weight: 218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- David Philip, Publishers
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780864864871
- ISBN
- 9780864864871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.14
€ 16.99
€ 15.14
Paperback. The legends of King Arthur have not only endured for centuries, but also flourished in constant retellings and new stories built around the central themes of the legends. This title presents 20 essays on the topic of the recurring presence of the legend of King Arthur in film and television from 1904 to 2001. Editor(s): Harty, Kevin J. Num Pages: 317 pages, photos, notes, filmography, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: APF; APT; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- McFarland & Co Inc United States
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 317
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780786446834
- ISBN
- 9780786446834
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.58
€ 52.58
Paperback. "Secret Mark" first became known to modern scholarship in 1958 when a newly hired assistant professor at Columbia University in New York by the name of Morton Smith visited the monastery of Mar Saba near Jerusalem and photographed its fragments. This book demonstrates that "Secret Mark" was an elaborate hoax created by Morton Smith. Num Pages: 170 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: HRCG9; JFH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 202 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Baylor University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781932792485
- ISBN
- 9781932792485
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.88
€ 41.88
Paperback. Have you ever heard a news story of a politician being "found dead" or "committing suicide" and thought it strange, as if there's something they're not telling us? This title gives you the straight facts on some of the most controversial cases. It makes you realize that your instincts were correct. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFH; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 152 x 228 x 25. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620878705
- ISBN
- 9781620878705
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.34
€ 19.99
€ 18.34
Paperback. The saga has an especial modern relevance - a recent translation into Czech reached the top of the best-seller list. The present volume includes genealogies, a study of the legal system, and a critical assessment of the work. Translator(s): Fox, Denton; Palsson, Hermann. Series: Heritage. Num Pages: 226 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 315.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802061652
- ISBN
- 9780802061652
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.90
€ 44.90
Paperback. Presents the oral traditions, legends, speeches, myths, histories, literature, and historically significant documents of the twelve independent bands and Indian Nations of Wisconsin. This anthology introduces us to a group of voices, enhanced by many maps, photographs, and chronologies. Editor(s): Tigerman, Kathleen. Num Pages: 336 pages, 11 b/w photos, 9 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSB; JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 739.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780299220648
- ISBN
- 9780299220648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.51
€ 34.51
Hardback. The 1992 quincentennial of the encounter between the Old and New World resulted in a polarisation of hardened ideological positions on different ideas of America. This text demonstrates that both sides are interested in defending an idea of "Americanness". Editor(s): Arnold, A. James. Series: New World Studies. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, 1 facsim., 1 port. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSB; HBJK; JFC; JFHF; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813916453
- ISBN
- 9780813916453
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.68
€ 93.68
Hardback. Covers Arkansas' rich folklore tradition, from songs and music, "tall tales," and superstitions to folk architecture, foods, and festivals. Editor(s): McNeil, W. K.; Clements, William M. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBTG; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University of Arkansas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557282545
- ISBN
- 9781557282545
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.35
€ 68.35
Hardback. Num Pages: 112 pages, 12 line drawings. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 269 x 12. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Utah State University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874219050
- ISBN
- 9780874219050
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.47
€ 35.47
Paperback. Editor(s): Stanley, David. Num Pages: 360 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Utah State University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874215885
- ISBN
- 9780874215885
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.46
€ 39.46
paperback. Illustrator(s): Geniusz, Annmarie. Editor(s): Geniusz, Wendy Makoons; Fairbanks, Brendan. Num Pages: 112 pages, 73. BIC Classification: 1KBBNT; 3JJ; BM; JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 263.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816697267
- ISBN
- 9780816697267
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.28
€ 21.99
€ 20.28
Hardback. Num Pages: 295 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 28. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Ohio University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804008723
- ISBN
- 9780804008723
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.30
€ 52.30
Paperback. The bagpipe is one of the cultural icons of Scottish highlanders, but in the twentieth century traditional Scottish Gaelic piping has all but disappeared. This work chronicles the decline of traditional Highland Gaelic bagpiping - and Gaelic culture as a whole - and provides examples of traditional bagpipe music that have survived in the world. Num Pages: 406 pages, illus. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3J; AVGH; HBJD1; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 149 x 25. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780773521346
- ISBN
- 9780773521346
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.55
€ 37.55
Hardcover. Every country has its folk hero - real or legendary, and in Turkey he goes by the name of Nasreddin Hoca, pronounced Nahz-red'-din Hoe'-djah. He lived several years ago and he served as a religious teacher, Moslem priest or judge as the occasion demanded. This work features a collection of Hoca tales. Illustrator(s): Berson, Harold. Num Pages: 72 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVT; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 188 x 14. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Texas Tech University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896722545
- ISBN
- 9780896722545
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 20.11
€ 20.11
Hardcover. Aims to capture the flavor and excitement of the Turkish telling, while not infringing 'on the narrator's right to have the tale recreated as he had told it'. Num Pages: 2 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVT; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 187 x 25. Weight in Grams: 844.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Texas Tech University Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896722286
- ISBN
- 9780896722286
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 22.55
€ 22.55
Paperback. Selection on a uniquely American icon--the mountain man. Editor(s): Maguire, James H; Wild, Professor Peter; Barclay, Donald A. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 29. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University of Utah Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874805390
- ISBN
- 9780874805390
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 22.70
€ 23.99
€ 22.70
Paperback. A collection of distinctive Ute animal and human tales that offers a rich source of Ute culture for anyone interested in the peoples of the Great Basin. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University of Utah Press
- Edition
- TRADE PAPERBACK EDITION
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874804423
- ISBN
- 9780874804423
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.73
€ 19.99
€ 18.73