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Hardcover. Tells the epic 4,000-year story of the Jews. This title presents an history of the Jewish faith and culture, from the time of Abraham and the 12 tribes through the destruction of the Temple and the Diaspora, including the Golden Age of Spain and the flowering of Yiddish culture in Eastern Europe, to the founding of modern Israel. Num Pages: 256 pages, 500 colour photographs and illustrations. BIC Classification: GBA; HRJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 306 x 233 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1616. the Epic 4,000-year Story of the Jews, from the Ancient Patriarchs and Kings Through Centuries-long Persecution to the Growth of a Worldwide Culture. 256 pages, 500 colour photographs and illustrations. Tells the epic 4,000-year story of the Jews. This title presents an history of the Jewish faith and culture, from the time of Abraham and the 12 tribes through the destruction of the Temple and the Diaspora, including the Golden Age of Spain and the flowering of Yiddish culture in Eastern Europe, to the founding of modern Israel. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: GBA; HRJ. Dimension: 306 x 233 x 26. Weight: 1616.
Publisher
Lorenz Books
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780754819066
ISBN
9780754819066
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 18.16

Paperback. Rhyming slang is a subject of perennial interest to the general language-conscious public. Entries are arranged in subject areas, such as clothing, food and drink, and animals. John Ayto explores the range and development of rhyming slang during its 150 year history, from traditional Cockney Rhyming Slang to the popney rhyming slang of today. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 336 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2AB; CBD; CFFD; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 246.
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198607519
ISBN
9780198607519
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.64

Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 34. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
Profile Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2nd edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781254189
ISBN
9781781254189
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.50

Hardcover. The Kennel Club's Breed Standards form the basis for judging dogs at all licensed breed shows. This guide outlines the descriptive 'standards' for each of the 201 pure breeds of dog now recognised by the Kennel Club. It is suitable for anyone who owns, or hopes to own, a pedigree dog. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 257 x 200 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1518.
Publisher
Ebury Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Illustrated, New
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785035265
ISBN
9781785035265
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.52
€ 52.93

Hardback. Spaghetti, gnocchi, tagliatellea, ravioli, vincisgrassi, strascinati - pasta in its myriad forms has been a staple of the Mediterranean diet longer than bread. This book provides a history of pasta in Italy, telling its long story via the extravagant variety of shapes it takes and the even greater abundance of names by which it is known. Translator(s): Fant, Maureen B. Series: California Studies in Food and Culture. Num Pages: 400 pages, 102 line illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: GBC; WBTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 33. Weight in Grams: 722. Series: California Studies in Food & Culture. 400 pages, Illustrations, map. Spaghetti, gnocchi, tagliatellea, ravioli, vincisgrassi, strascinati - pasta in its myriad forms has been a staple of the Mediterranean diet longer than bread. This book provides a history of pasta in Italy, telling its long story via the extravagant variety of shapes it takes and the even greater abundance of names by which it is known. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: GBC; WBTP. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 33. Weight: 722. Translator(s): Fant, Maureen B.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
400
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520255227
ISBN
9780520255227
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.73

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; GBC; VSG; WBXD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 116 x 12. Weight in Grams: 186. 192 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; GBC; VSG; WBXD1. Dimension: 178 x 116 x 12. Weight: 186.
Publisher
W Foulsham & Co Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780572033736
ISBN
9780572033736
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.00

Paperback. Num Pages: 132 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; HRCG9. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 172.
Publisher
Zondervan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1971
Condition
New
SKU
V9780310283416
ISBN
9780310283416
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.67

Hardcover. This dictionary contains 1200 entries on figures who had an impact on British science in the 19th century. By examining how the theories and practices of scientists were shaped by Victorian beliefs about religion, gender, imperialism and politics, it examines the development of science. Editor(s): Lightman, Bernard. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; GBCB; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 98 x 174. Weight in Grams: 4218.
Publisher
Thoemmes
Number of pages
2000
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855069992
ISBN
9781855069992
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 2,904.61
€ 2,591.60

Hardback. This book catalogues 500 of the most serious invasive plant species. Since the publication of the first edition in 2003, considerable changes have occurred. Fully updated, this new edition also features images of the plants and distribution maps. Num Pages: 456 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; PSTS; TVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 276 x 219. .
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780643861
ISBN
9781780643861
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 356.66

Paperback. Editor(s): Price, Steven. Series: 1001. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: GBCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 152. Weight in Grams: 26.
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493029426
ISBN
9781493029426
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.16

Paperback. As a part of the Timber Press Field Guide book series, Wildflowers of New England is the must-have book for simple, accurate regional flora identification. Series: Timber Press Field Guides. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 145 x 36. Weight in Grams: 843.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Wildflowers of New England
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781604694642
ISBN
9781604694642
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.81

Paperback. What were the ten most fantastic knockouts in boxing history? Which pugilist had the greatest jab of all time? What were the sport's most intense rivalries? What are the biggest upsets in boxing's annals? Who had the greatest nicknames? Which trainers got the most out of their charges? This title answers these questions and many others. Num Pages: 240 pages, 75 b&w photos throughout. BIC Classification: GBC; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 151 x 17. Weight in Grams: 354.
Publisher
Running Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Original
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762440139
ISBN
9780762440139
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.10

Paperback. Num Pages: 199 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 214 x 11. Weight in Grams: 269.
Publisher
Wide World Publishing,U.S. United States
Number of pages
199
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781884550393
ISBN
9781884550393
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.60

Hardback. "Plans of Martin Heidegger's complete works (Gesamtausgabe)": v. 1, p. x-xxviii. Num Pages: 1984 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 165 x 122. Weight in Grams: 3352.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
1984
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441132338
ISBN
9781441132338
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 759.01

Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBCY; HRCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 153 x 41. Weight in Grams: 406.
Publisher
Zondervan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780310493976
ISBN
9780310493976
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.28

Paperback.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781551752
ISBN
9781781551752
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.70

Hardcover. Num Pages: 176 pages, 16 pages of colour photos. BIC Classification: GBC; RNK; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 217 x 15. Weight in Grams: 758.
Publisher
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Canada
Number of pages
176
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780888394903
ISBN
9780888394903
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 43.67

Hardcover. Contains information on about 90,000 watchmakers working between the late sixteenth and early twentieth centuries. This directory is useful for watchmakers and clockmakers, collectors, dealers, museums, historians and libraries. Working dates include, where known, dates and places of birth, apprenticeship, freedom, marriage and death. Num Pages: 888 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; TDPB1; WCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 149 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1112.
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
Number of pages
888
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Edition
21st Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719803307
ISBN
9780719803307
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.09
€ 53.56

Paperback. Editor(s): Haakonssen, Knud; Skinner, Andrew S. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: GBCR; GBCS; HPS; JPA; LAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Liberty Fund Inc United States
Number of pages
220
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780865973886
ISBN
9780865973886
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.40

Hardcover. This compact gift book is packed full of witty, scandalous and entertaining quotations about this famous city from the Middle Ages to the current decade. Series: In Quotations. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; GBCQ; WTM; WZG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 139 x 12. Weight in Grams: 92.
Publisher
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851244010
ISBN
9781851244010
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 6.17

Hardback. A biographical dictionary which offers short, information-packed entries for approximately 1,800 Chinese artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Num Pages: 274 pages, 80 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1FPC; AGB; GBCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 632.
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
274
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520244498
ISBN
9780520244498
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.51

Paperback. The language of Jung's writings, and of analytical psychology generally, is sometimes difficult to understand. This first guide, in dictionary format, combines scholarship and historical accuracy with a stimulating, critical attitude. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; JMAF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 10. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415059107
ISBN
9780415059107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.20

Hardcover. The dictionary makes a contribution to the knowledge of writing in Munster in both Irish and English over the past 200 years. It has entries on 560 writers, including 220 in Irish. Each entry contains a bibliographical note, a list of key references, and a bibliography where applicable. Editor(s): O'Toole, Tina. Num Pages: 330 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; DSBF; DSBH; DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 154 x 26. Weight in Grams: 750.
Edition
1st edition
Publisher
Cork University Press
Number of pages
330
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781859183885
ISBN
9781859183885
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.00
€ 24.15

Paperback. .
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442635722
ISBN
9781442635722
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.74

Paperback. Editor(s): Lamm, L.; McKenna, Stephen J. Num Pages: 944 pages. BIC Classification: GBCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 140 x 44. Weight in Grams: 954.
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Fourth Edition, Enlarged
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486409030
ISBN
9780486409030
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 24.47

Paperback. Num Pages: 188 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: GB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812213188
ISBN
9780812213188
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.55

Paperback. Thematically covering every subject imaginable, from God to dogs, this work is a seminal gathering of British wit. Among others, featured in it are George Mikes Jane Austen, Pam Ayres, Alan Bennett, Jeffrey Bernard, John Betjeman, Jo Brand, Craig Brown, Winston Churchill, Alan Clark, Jeremy Clarkson, Billy Connolly, and Peter Cook. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: WHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 154 x 34. Weight in Grams: 524.
Publisher
Ebury Press
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091906313
ISBN
9780091906313
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.18

Paperback. Between 1878 and 1881, Standish O'Grady published a three-volume History of Ireland. At the heart of this history was the figure of Cuculain, the great mythic hero who would inspire a generation of writers and revolutionaries. This critical edition of the Cuculain legend offers a concise, abridged version of the central story in History of Ireland. Editor(s): Castle, Gregory; Bixby, Patrick. Series: Irish Studies. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; 3JH; 3JJ; DSBF; DSRC; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 231 x 22. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Critical
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815634775
ISBN
9780815634775
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.65

Hardback. A guide to the world's primates covers nearly 300 species, from the feather-light and solitary pygmy mouse lemurs of Madagascar - among the smallest primates known to exist - to regal mountain gorillas of Africa. This book features 72 splendid color plates, facing-page descriptions of key features of each family, and 86 color distribution maps. Num Pages: 208 pages, 72 color plates. 13 color illus. 7 line illus. 86 color maps. BIC Classification: GBC; PSVW79; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 258 x 214 x 19. Weight in Grams: 916.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691156958
ISBN
9780691156958
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 28.82

Paperback. .
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Workbook
Condition
New
SKU
V9781292138107
ISBN
9781292138107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.63

Paperback. Compiled by one of the best-known authorities on the bard's works, this dictionary offers up-to-date information on all aspects of Shakespeare in his own time and on his impact and influence on later ages. Essential reference for anyone with an interest in Shakespeare. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 240 pages, numerous halftones. BIC Classification: DSBD; DSG; DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 196 x 15. Weight in Grams: 262. Paperback, in very good condition.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
2nd Revised edition
SKU
KRF0014164
ISBN
9780192806383
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 12.82

Paperback. From Oscar Wilde to Rudyard Kipling, from Jonathan Swift to WB Yeats and Samuel Beckett: the city of Dublin has enchanted and inspired some great poetry. This is a companion for a visit to the Fair City. Series: Poetry of Place. Num Pages: 150 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; DSRC; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 106 x 8. Weight in Grams: 80.
Publisher
Eland Publishing London
Number of pages
150
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906011239
ISBN
9781906011239
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.42

Hardback. .
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781426216497
ISBN
9781426216497
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 19.38

Hardcover. Editor(s): Murugesan, San; Bojanova, Irena. Series: Wiley - IEEE. Num Pages: 765 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; UTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118821978
ISBN
9781118821978
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.78

Paperback. A founder of soundscape ecology offers a pioneering field guide for listening to and recording the sounds of the wild Num Pages: 224 pages, 15 b/w illus. BIC Classification: AVS; GBC; RNC; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300218190
ISBN
9780300218190
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.94

Paperback. A dictionary of international relations that provides an overview of this complex subject. Ranging from the Arab-Israeli conflict to weapons of mass destruction, it details the events, organisations, theories and concepts that shape global community. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 133 x 31. Weight in Grams: 436.
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140513974
ISBN
9780140513974
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.70

Hardback. The international bestseller available in English for the first time: E. H. Gombrich's world history for the curious of all ages.. Illustrator(s): Harper, Clifford. Translator(s): Mustill, Caroline. Num Pages: 320 pages, 60 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 149 x 29. Weight in Grams: 488.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300108835
ISBN
9780300108835
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 23.99

Hardback. Editor(s): Carandini, Andrea. Num Pages: 1280 pages, 452 color illus. 67 halftones. 13 line illus. 9 tables. 97 color maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; GBG; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 293 x 238 x 101. Weight in Grams: 4294.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Two-volume slipcased set
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691163475
ISBN
9780691163475
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 336.52

Paperback. Series: Travelers' Tales Guides. Num Pages: 374 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; WTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 128 x 20. Weight in Grams: 394.
Publisher
Travelers´ Tales, Incorporated United States
Number of pages
374
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Third Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781932361575
ISBN
9781932361575
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 15.78

Hardcover. Whether you're looking to unravel the mysteries of existence and meaning, or just want to find out what Kabbalah is all about, Religion 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for. Num Pages: 288 pages, colour plates. BIC Classification: GBC; HRA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 182 x 25. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Adams Media Corporation United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781440572630
ISBN
9781440572630
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.02