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Hardcover. Echoes of Valhalla is a unique account of modern adaptations of the Icelandic eddas (poems of Norse mythology) and sagas (ancient prose accounts of Viking history, voyages and battles). Num Pages: 240 pages, 50 illustrations. BIC Classification: FQ; HRKP5; JFCA; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 223 x 27. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Translation
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780237152
- ISBN
- 9781780237152
€ 25.99€ 19.44
€ 25.99
€ 19.44
Paperback. Provides introduction to the language and background of the legends as well as a history of Dede Korkut scholarship. This title features tales that are suitable for students of world mythology and folklore. It is partly in prose and partly in verse, and includes legends that were sung or chanted in the courts and camps of political leaders. Num Pages: 242 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292707870
- ISBN
- 9780292707870
€ 24.99€ 23.51
€ 24.99
€ 23.51
Paperback. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 232 x 27. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- Watkins
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842931639
- ISBN
- 9781842931639
€ 19.99€ 15.36
€ 19.99
€ 15.36
Paperback. Essex, the witch hunting county, is especially rich in traditions, legends, dialect and stories. This book explores the origins and meanings of its traditions to create a sense of the influence of the customs of the past. It is aimed at those who wish to revel in the delights of times past. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752436777
- ISBN
- 9780752436777
€ 18.21
€ 18.21
Hardcover. "The present volume contains thirty-five fairy tales by nineteen writers, presented chronologically by author"--Introduction. Editor(s): Schultz, Gretchen; Seifert, Professor Lewis. Series: Oddly Modern Fairy Tales. Num Pages: 296 pages, 14 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDF; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 151 x 206 x 25. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691161655
- ISBN
- 9780691161655
€ 24.99€ 22.59
€ 24.99
€ 22.59
Paperback.
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Icon Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- SKU
- KLN0016411
- ISBN
- 9781840468847
€ 4.64
€ 4.64
Paperback. Presents the author's reinterpretation of tales from Malory's "Morte d'Arthur". Editor(s): Horton, Chase. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; FQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141186306
- ISBN
- 9780141186306
€ 19.99€ 15.23
€ 19.99
€ 15.23
Hardcover. These folktales have been collected from Teuan, Al-Huceima, Taza, Fes, Marrakesh and Tahanout. Varied genres include anecdotes, legends and animal fables. Editor(s): Allen, Roger. Translator(s): Koudia, Jilali El. Series: Middle East Literature in Translation. Num Pages: 176 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: 1HBM; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- Syracuse Univ Pr (Sd)
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815607892
- ISBN
- 9780815607892
€ 32.28
€ 32.28
Paperback. Years of research has unveiled that the Grail account describes the events of a specific timeframe, 1104 to 1137, in a specific location: the royal court of Aragon (northern Spain). This book identifies both the historical figures on which the protagonists of the Grail story is based and the identity of the Grail itself. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HBT; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846941559
- ISBN
- 9781846941559
€ 15.99€ 12.81
€ 15.99
€ 12.81
Origins of the Sphinx: Celestial Guardian of Pre-Pharaonic Civilizatio...
Schoch Ph.D., Robert M., Bauval, Robert
Paperback. New research and evidence that the Sphinx is thousands of years older than previously thought Num Pages: 528 pages, Includes 16-page color insert and 247 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HDDG; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620555255
- ISBN
- 9781620555255
€ 24.99€ 17.13
€ 24.99
€ 17.13
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Publisher
- Career Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781601632951
- ISBN
- 9781601632951
€ 16.85
€ 16.85
Paperback. We see the Green Man half-hidden on the walls of many of our old churches, a face surrounded by leaves. Num Pages: 24 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 62 x 4. Weight in Grams: 108.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 24
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841650456
- ISBN
- 9781841650456
€ 8.04
€ 8.04
Paperback. In which part of North London were wild beasts once thought to roam the sewers? Why did 1920s working-class Londoners wear necklaces of blue beads? Who was the original inspiration for the 'pearly king' costume? This enchanting guide discusses the ancient legends and deep-rooted beliefs that can be found the length and breadth of the city. Num Pages: 464 pages, col. Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 35. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Random House UK
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099519867
- ISBN
- 9780099519867
€ 16.99€ 13.73
€ 16.99
€ 13.73
Paperback. Editor(s): Griffiths, Bill. Num Pages: 80 pages, 26 black and white line drawings. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 157 x 5. Weight in Grams: 110. 80 pages, 26 black and white line drawings. Editor(s): Griffiths, Bill. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JFHF. Dimension: 213 x 157 x 5. Weight: 116.
- Publisher
- Anglo-Saxon Books
- Number of pages
- 80
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781898281634
- ISBN
- 9781898281634
€ 10.86
€ 10.86
Paperback. The iconoclastic journalist and bestselling author goes beyond the revelations of his classic "Alien Agenda," interweaving science and authentic archaeological finds with provocative speculation to show how human civilization may have originated with nonhumans who visited Earth eons ago. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: HBLA1; JFHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 136 x 26. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- William Morrow Paperbacks
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062130327
- ISBN
- 9780062130327
€ 14.99€ 12.01
€ 14.99
€ 12.01
Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Greenwood, Francesca. Num Pages: 144 pages, mono. BIC Classification: JFHF; YFJ. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile; (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 144 x 224 x 18. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472916334
- ISBN
- 9781472916334
€ 15.19
€ 15.19
Paperback. A small format gift book which is a reproduction of the popular book '101 Scottish Songs' published by Collins in 1962. Popularized as 'the wee red songbook' in Scottish folk circles, this publication was in print for 26 years. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; AVGH; AVQS; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 100. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780008136611
- ISBN
- 9780008136611
€ 9.99€ 8.79
€ 9.99
€ 8.79
Paperback. Dogon cosmology provides a new Rosetta stone for reinterpreting Egyptian hieroglyphs. Num Pages: 272 pages, 5 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; HRKT; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions Bear and Company United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594771347
- ISBN
- 9781594771347
€ 20.99€ 16.18
€ 20.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. Myths are symbolic stories that have evolved through oral tradition, and they have guided and inspired people for years. Follow these lively retellings of popular and significant Greek myths and discover how to unlock their hidden meanings so that they can be better understood. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HRKP3; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 12. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444163469
- ISBN
- 9781444163469
€ 14.99€ 12.01
€ 14.99
€ 12.01
Paperback. 'Kent, sir - everybody knows Kent - apples, cherries, hops and women' - Mr Jingle in Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers Num Pages: 160 pages, 70ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 235 x 35. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752426280
- ISBN
- 9780752426280
€ 18.21
€ 18.21
Paperback. The Believing Brain is a tour de force integrating neuroscience and the social sciences to explain how irrational beliefs are formed and reinforced. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: JFH; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 133 x 29. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Publisher
- Robinson Publishing
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780335292
- ISBN
- 9781780335292
€ 13.99€ 11.37
€ 13.99
€ 11.37
Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; FQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 217 x 16. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- Dover Publications Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780486440620
- ISBN
- 9780486440620
€ 15.99€ 12.41
€ 15.99
€ 12.41
Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB; HPS; JFC; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Publisher
- Seven Stories Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781609807405
- ISBN
- 9781609807405
€ 29.99€ 11.53
€ 29.99
€ 11.53
Paperback. Mae'na groeso cynnes Cymreig yma i bawb. There is a warm Welsh welcome here to all. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWN; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 15. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752451879
- ISBN
- 9780752451879
€ 13.21
€ 13.21