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Hardcover. * Entries listed by botanical name * Includes a comprehensive list of common names for each entry * Includes plants and lore from around the globe * Explores mythological references to the origin of the plants * Includes the use of plants in traditional folk remedies * References the use of plants in folk customs Num Pages: 520 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; JFHF; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 242 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1360.
- Publisher
- Robert Hale
- Number of pages
- 520
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780709091509
- ISBN
- 9780709091509
€ 57.10€ 52.92
€ 57.10
€ 52.92
Library Binding. Series: World Mythology S. Num Pages: 394 pages, 94. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 926.
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 394
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781576072264
- ISBN
- 9781576072264
€ 86.44
€ 86.44
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKX; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750965880
- ISBN
- 9780750965880
€ 13.99€ 11.37
€ 13.99
€ 11.37
Paperback. Series: The masks of God. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 137 x 45. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Publisher
- Souvenir Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780285640573
- ISBN
- 9780285640573
€ 25.99€ 19.55
€ 25.99
€ 19.55
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752459646
- ISBN
- 9780752459646
€ 19.99€ 15.51
€ 19.99
€ 15.51
Paperback. Editor(s): Fraser, Robert. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 912 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 42. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 912
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199538829
- ISBN
- 9780199538829
€ 17.99€ 14.68
€ 17.99
€ 14.68
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
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803218437
- ISBN
- 9780803218437
€ 31.99€ 28.87
€ 31.99
€ 28.87
Paperback. Num Pages: 228 pages, b&w photographs. BIC Classification: JFH; JPSH; JWK; PDR; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- Adventures Unlimited Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780932813459
- ISBN
- 9780932813459
€ 20.27
€ 20.27
Paperback. The author rediscovers the lost meaning of fairy tales and shows how they can have a profound influence on the developing mind of a child. Translator(s): Lawson, Polly. Num Pages: 268 pages. BIC Classification: DSY; JFHF; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Publisher
- Floris Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780863152085
- ISBN
- 9780863152085
€ 19.99€ 15.51
€ 19.99
€ 15.51
Paperback. Everything you ever wanted to know about fairies and magical beings. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 363 x 19. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Piatkus Books
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780749954994
- ISBN
- 9780749954994
€ 13.99€ 11.34
€ 13.99
€ 11.34
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 16. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845888664
- ISBN
- 9781845888664
€ 12.99€ 11.92
€ 12.99
€ 11.92
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752497587
- ISBN
- 9780752497587
€ 13.99€ 11.40
€ 13.99
€ 11.40
Paperback. A superbly authoritative A-Z guide to all the gods, heroes, remarkable women and monsters of Greek and Roman mythology, with 172 original illustrations. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; GBC; HRKP; JFHF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 192 x 246 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1466.
- Publisher
- Oxbow Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782976356
- ISBN
- 9781782976356
€ 38.99€ 36.63
€ 38.99
€ 36.63
Hardcover. By comparing the world depicted in the earliest Irish literary tradition with the archaeological evidence available on the ground, the author explores Ireland's rich mythological tradition and tests its claims to represent reality. Num Pages: 320 pages, 65 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AFR; DSBB; HDD; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 242 x 34. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500051849
- ISBN
- 9780500051849
€ 24.99€ 18.68
€ 24.99
€ 18.68
Paperback. The story of King Arthur and the Grail still holds a fascination for various people. This work traces its origins in early Christianity and Nordic mythology, and follows its development in medieval and modern times. It explores the parallels between the quest for the Grail and the medieval alchemists' search for the Philosopher's Stone. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; VXWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- Floris Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780863156410
- ISBN
- 9780863156410
€ 21.99€ 16.99
€ 21.99
€ 16.99
Paperback. There's more to Irish bird folklore than the 'wran' boys and the Children of Lir. Birds have been part of our culture from very early times and there are countless beliefs, proverbs and curses associated with them. This entertaining compendium will bring joy to bird lovers and general readers alike. Num Pages: 360 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 192 x 24. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Publisher
- The Collins Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848893139
- ISBN
- 9781848893139
€ 17.99€ 15.15
€ 17.99
€ 15.15
Paperback. Is there a geometrical energy system that surrounds our planet? - a suped grid involving polyhedral forms, ley lines, earth energy currents and archaeoastronomical alignments? From ET flight-paths to anti-gravity, the grid has many claims attached to it. This book unravels the many theories to give an overview of this incredible subject. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JFH; RG; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 117 x 7. Weight in Grams: 84.
- Publisher
- Wooden Books
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904263647
- ISBN
- 9781904263647
€ 9.10
€ 9.10
Library Binding. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; JFHF; RGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874369632
- ISBN
- 9780874369632
€ 63.96€ 24.51
€ 63.96
€ 24.51
Hardcover. 25 tales of faeries, elves and goblins, beautifully illustrated throughout Num Pages: 240 pages, 50 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: FQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 144 x 30. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Publisher
- National Trust
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907892479
- ISBN
- 9781907892479
€ 19.99€ 15.43
€ 19.99
€ 15.43
Paperback. Dragons, Serpents, and Slayers in the Classical and Early Christian Worlds offers a comprehensive and easily accessible collection of dragon myths from Greek, Roman, and early Christian sources. Num Pages: 360 pages, 29 illus. BIC Classification: 1QDA; DB; HRKP3; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 177 x 17. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199925117
- ISBN
- 9780199925117
€ 37.25
€ 37.25
Paperback. An amusingly entertaining exploration of omens, rituals, premonitions and general superstition in every part of the world Series: Mammoth Books. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTB; JFH; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 234 x 30. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Publisher
- Constable & Robinson
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KTG0015966
- ISBN
- 9781472137487
€ 4.64
€ 4.64
Hardcover. An examination of remedies for violent rage rediscovered in ancient Greek myths Num Pages: 268 pages. BIC Classification: 3JM; DSBB; HBLX; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300217377
- ISBN
- 9780300217377
€ 32.99€ 12.68
€ 32.99
€ 12.68
Paperback. New archaeological evidence for a pre-historic civilisation updated with two substantial new chapters brimming with recent reporting of fresh scientific advances. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: HDDA; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 42. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Publisher
- Coronet
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444779707
- ISBN
- 9781444779707
€ 16.99€ 13.80
€ 16.99
€ 13.80
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752466286
- ISBN
- 9780752466286
€ 13.99€ 11.34
€ 13.99
€ 11.34