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South Indian Ocean Islands
hardcover. This book examines encounters between the living and the dead in nineteenth-century highland Madagascar, considering the challenges that ghostly actors pose for writing history. Num Pages: 394 pages, 45 b/w illus. 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1HSM; HDD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 185 x 260 x 29. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107036093
- ISBN
- 9781107036093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.84
€ 83.84
Paperback. Adventures around the Maldives archipelago into the unexplored edges of paradise. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1HSV; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Publisher
- Nicholas Brealey Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857886276
- ISBN
- 9781857886276
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.64
€ 19.99
€ 14.64
paperback. Culture Smart! Mauritius explains how to avoid cultural gaffes in the host country. Giving historical, political and cultural backgrounds, the guide reveals how to read body language, be aware of potential pitfalls in communication, and provide the cultural essentials travellers need to successfully develop relations in Mauritius. Series: Culture Smart!. Num Pages: 168 pages, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1HSU; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 171 x 13. Weight in Grams: 178.
- Publisher
- Kuperard United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857335422
- ISBN
- 9781857335422
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.42
€ 13.99
€ 11.42
Hardcover. The landscapes of Madagascar have long delighted zoologists, who have discovered, in and among the island's baobad trees and thickets, a dizzying array of animals, including something approaching one hundred species of lemur. This book helps you explore these land animal extinctions. Num Pages: 296 pages, 21 colour plates, 87 halftones, 12 tables. BIC Classification: 1HSM; PSAF; RNKH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 218 x 20. Weight in Grams: 928.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226143972
- ISBN
- 9780226143972
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 39.36
€ 50.99
€ 39.36
Paperback. Two thousand years ago, Madagascar was probably uninhabited. An island twice the size of Great Britain, it was home to unique species of flora and fauna that were undisturbed by humanity until the first navigators landed on its shores. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1HSM; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850659471
- ISBN
- 9781850659471
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 22.64
€ 23.99
€ 22.64
hardcover. The first ever reference book on the behaviour, physiology, conservation and biogeography of the dwarf and mouse lemurs of Madagascar. Editor(s): Lehman, Shawn M. (University of Toronto); Radespiel, Ute; Zimmermann, Elke. Series: Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology. Num Pages: 515 pages, 88 b/w illus. 29 colour illus. BIC Classification: 1HSM; PSVW79. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 174. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781107075597
- ISBN
- 9781107075597
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.95
€ 125.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 115 pages. BIC Classification: 1HSU; JFSC; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634857826
- ISBN
- 9781634857826
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 135.23€ 101.41
€ 135.23
€ 101.41
Paperback. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 336 pages, 350 maps, 123 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1HSM; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472924094
- ISBN
- 9781472924094
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.40
€ 45.99
€ 32.40
Paperback. Madagascar: the Eighth Continent - Holiday reads and travel literature by Peter Tyson featuring cutting-edge science and conservation, endemic flora and fauna. This narrative explores the biodiversity of island wildlife, habitats, Malagasy cultural history and festivals, includes a details on pygmy hippo, lemurs, chameleons, aye ayes and baobabs. Series: Bradt Travel Guides (Travel Literature). Num Pages: 440 pages, 8pp of colour + 1 map. BIC Classification: 1HSM; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 29. Weight in Grams: 446. Life, Death and Discovery in a Lost World. Series: Bradt Travel Guides (Travel Literature). 440 pages, 8pp of colour + 1 map. Madagascar is a land where lizards scream and monkey-like lemurs sing songs of inexpressible beauty. Known as Great Red Island, it is a place where fosse and tenures, van gas and aye ayes thrive in a true 'Lost World' alongside bizarre plants like octopus tree and three-cornered palm. This title is suitable for those about to travel to Madagascar. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1HSM; WTH. Dimension: 132 x 198 x 29. Weight: 440.
- Publisher
- Bradt Travel Guides
- Number of pages
- 440
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841624419
- ISBN
- 9781841624419
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.76
€ 19.99
€ 19.76
Hardcover. Diego Garcia is a pivotal US base for all Middle East operations. This book describes its evolution from a secret US-UK bilateral deal in 1966 and the deportation of the native population in the 70s to its new role in Guantanamo-style 'renditions' and the impact of miltary construction on its environment. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HS; HBJH; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 163 x 16. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230617094
- ISBN
- 9780230617094
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.03
€ 64.03
Hardcover. This interdisciplinary work presents essays on disease, medicine, and healing in the Indian Ocean World. It is the first work on medical history in the region. Themes include medical theory, concepts of fertility, material culture, healing, diplomacy, and colonialism, public health, slavery, migrant labour, and medicine. Editor(s): Winterbottom, Anna. Series: Palgrave Series in Indian Ocean World Studies. Num Pages: 296 pages, 4 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1HS; 3H; 3JB; HBG; HBLC1; HBLH; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 22. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137567611
- ISBN
- 9781137567611
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.41
€ 154.41
Hardcover. This interdisciplinary work presents essays on disease and medicine in the Indian Ocean World, spanning over a millennium. It is the first work on medical history in the region. Themes include medical theory, concepts of fertility, material culture, healing, diplomacy, and colonialism, public health, slavery, migrant labour, and medicine. Editor(s): Winterbottom, Anna; Tesfaye, Facil. Series: Palgrave Series in Indian Ocean World Studies. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HS; 3H; 3JB; HBG; HBLC1; HBLH; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 17. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137567604
- ISBN
- 9781137567604
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.45
€ 111.45
Hardcover. This text arises from a collaboration between the University of Mauritus and the University of Nottingham, and provides a detailed analysis of the main aspects of the Mauritian Economy including microeconomic topics, macroeconomic policy questions and external trade and international issues. Editor(s): Dabee, Rajan; Greenaway, Professor David. Num Pages: 309 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HSU; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333699652
- ISBN
- 9780333699652
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.19
€ 123.19
Paperback. Series: Contemporary Anthropology of Religion. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HSM; HRL; JFSR; JHMC; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403960689
- ISBN
- 9781403960689
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.75
€ 64.75
Hardback. This wide-ranging volume integrates documentary sources and contemporary archaeological evidence to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date account of Swahili history, anthropology, language and culture. Series: The peoples of Africa. Num Pages: 288 pages, 10. BIC Classification: 1HFG; 1HSM; HBTB; JFC; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 22. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631189190
- ISBN
- 9780631189190
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.25
€ 61.25
Paperback. A fascinating story of the people and history of Madagascar. Editor(s): Kreamer, Christine Mullen; Fee, Sarah. Num Pages: 208 pages, 112 illus., 68 in color. BIC Classification: 1HSM; AFW; JHBT; JHMC; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 7128 x 5499 x 25. Weight in Grams: 930. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KMK0014226
- ISBN
- 9780295981963
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. A first-hand investigation of the seamy, dangerous and greedy politics that underpin a globally renowned tourist destination Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1HSV; HRAM2; JFSR2; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 142 x 36. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849045896
- ISBN
- 9781849045896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.03
€ 33.99
€ 30.03
Hardcover. Series: Wildguides. Num Pages: 192 pages, 51 color plates. BIC Classification: 1HSY; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Publisher
- WILDGuides United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903657140
- ISBN
- 9781903657140
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.79
€ 36.99
€ 26.79
Hardcover. Jackson traces the lively skirmishes between Madagascar s political cartoonists and politicians whose cartooning and public oratory reveal an ever-shifting barometer of democracy in the island nation. Series: New Directions in Ethnography. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HSM; JHM; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118306062
- ISBN
- 9781118306062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.78
€ 120.78
Paperback. Eager to forge a viable future amid poverty and rising consumerism, many young women in Tamatave entered the sexual economy in hope of finding a European husband. This book chronicles the coming of age of a generation of women in Tamatave in the years that followed Madagascar's economic liberalization. Num Pages: 264 pages, 14 halftones, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1HSM; JFSJ; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226113319
- ISBN
- 9780226113319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 31.01
€ 38.99
€ 31.01