‎Luminaire‎

‎An Illustrated Magazine of Light and Amusing Liter‎

‎London Society Vol. 18‎

‎paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 0243519796.G ISBN : 0243519796 9780243519798

‎An Illustrated Magazine of Light and Amusing Liter‎

‎London Society 1869 Vol. 15‎

‎paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 1334126941.G ISBN : 1334126941 9781334126949

‎Ancient Lamp from Judea‎

‎Ancient Lamp from Judea 2nd Century AD‎

‎200. Unidentified maker Judean oil lamp circa 2nd century AD documents domestic lighting practices and symbolic uses of light in Roman-period Judea. The object supports research into ancient household economies ceramic production and the cultural significance of illumination within Jewish daily and ritual life. Oil lamps functioned as essential sources of artificial light in pre-industrial societies and in the context of Judea they also intersected with textual and symbolic traditions in which light signified moral guidance wisdom and spiritual presence.<br /> Terracotta oil lamp measuring approximately 3 x 2 inches formed in a molded type with a central discus featuring a raised decorative motif possibly depicting an animal figure consistent with regional iconographic styles. The surface bears a dark red to brown slip with visible shaping along the nozzle and reservoir typical of mass-produced Roman-period lamps. The enclosed oil chamber would have held olive oil with a wick extending through the nozzle for illumination. The lamp is presented within a modern plastic display case mounted on a wooden base. The compact form and molded decoration align with widely distributed ceramic lamp types used throughout Judea and the broader eastern Roman provinces.<br /> Oil lamps in this period were ubiquitous domestic objects reflecting both the availability of olive oil and the absence of alternative lighting technologies. Households commonly relied on multiple lamps to extend activity beyond daylight hours with additional ambient light occasionally provided by hearths or ovens. Within Jewish textual traditions including references in the Torah and later writings lamps and light carried sustained symbolic meaning associated with righteousness knowledge and divine presence reinforcing their dual role as both utilitarian and culturally resonant objects. Minor surface wear consistent with age; no visible structural damage; overall very good condition. unknown‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 10582

‎Anderson Sherwood Cowley Malcolm‎

‎Winesburg Ohio: Introd. by Malcolm Cowley (Penguin Modern Classics)‎

‎Penguin Publishing Group 1992 256 pages 12 5x19 6x1 2cm. 1992. Broché. 256 pages.‎

‎Etat correct‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 500249927

‎Anderson, Charles P.; Bose, Tirthankar; Richardson, Joseph I.‎

‎Circle of Voices - a History of the Religious Communities of British Columbia‎

‎288 pages. An effort at initiating conversation which addresses diversity in a context of acceptance. Clean and unmarked. Light wear. Donation bookplate upon half-title page. Very nice copy. Book‎

‎Anderson, Frank W.: Editor‎

‎Sagas of the Canadian West - Vol.2, No. 1 - March 1972‎

‎32 pages. Features: Coal Creek Mine Disaster; The Day They Shot Ole; Fort Battleford; Blizzard; Quadra Island Petroglyphs; Vigilante Action; The B.C. Assay Office and Mint; the Haney Brothers. Light pen marks to upper right corner of front cover. Some red pencil writing upon back cover. Contents unmarked. Light wear. Nice copy. Book‎

‎Anderson, Frank W.: Editor‎

‎Sagas of the Canadian West - Vol.2, No. 4 - Winter 1972‎

‎40 pages. Features: Wainwright's Crawford-Cook Mystery; Thomas Dolman Shorts; Early B.C. Penitentiary; Saskatoon Police Force Story; Wagon Train Massacre; Estevan's Deadly Riot; Wreck of the Valencia. Photo of Bill Miner's tombstone upon front cover. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. Excellent copy. Book‎

‎Ando, Tadao und Richard Pare‎

‎Tadao Ando. The Colours of Light. Deluxe Edition with an enclosed signed Original Drawing by Tadao Ando. Book signed by Richard Pare‎

‎Phaidon Press, London, 1996. 263 S. ; 30 x 26 cm ; Leinen.‎

‎Deluxe Edition with an enclosed signed Original Drawing by Tadao Ando. Book signed by Richard Pare. Introduction by Tom Heneghan. Vorzugausgabe mit einer beiliegenden signierten Original-Kreidezeichnung von Tadao Ando auf Japanpapier. Buch signiert von Richard Pare. Großformatige und schwere Hardcoverausgabe, Leineneinband mit Schutzumschlag und leinenbezogener Original-Klappbox, 263 Seiten mit vier eingebundenen Offset-Lithos auf Japanpapier und zahlreichen Fotos. Sehr guter Zustand (very good Condition). pwRegal-HH‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 130422

‎Andrew Smith, Jonathan M Light‎

‎Philosophy and Geography II The Production of Public Space Philosophy and Geography‎

‎new. unknown‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 174354-n ISBN : 0847688100 9780847688104

‎Andrew Light‎

‎Environmental Ethics: An Anthology‎

‎Paperback / softback. New. Featuring the best of traditional and contemporary approaches to environmental philosophy "Environmental Ethics: An Anthology" brings together seminal writings on the central questions in environmental ethics. paperback‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : A9780631222941 ISBN : 0631222944 9780631222941

‎Andrew Light‎

‎Environmental Pragmatism‎

‎Taylor & Francis Group pp. 370 . Hardback. New. Taylor & Francis Group hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 6297818 ISBN : 0415122368 9780415122368

‎Andrew Light‎

‎Philosophy and Geography III: Philosophies of Place‎

‎Paperback / softback. New. Place is a common ground for thought and action a community of experienced particulars that avoids solipsism and universalism. This collection of essays offers us several philosophies of place and reminds us of how we make use and understand places. paperback‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : B9780847690954 ISBN : 0847690954 9780847690954

‎Andrew Light‎

‎Philosophy and Geography I: Space Place and Environmental Ethics‎

‎Paperback / softback. New. This volume provides interdisciplinary approaches to the environment as space place and idea. This merging of ideas between philosophers and geographers results in an exploration of the human-nature relationship. paperback‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : B9780847682218 ISBN : 0847682218 9780847682218

‎Andrew Light‎

‎Reel Arguments: Film Philosophy and Social Criticism‎

‎Westview Pr 2003. Paperback. New. 208 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.50 inches. Westview Pr paperback‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : x-0813365732 ISBN : 0813365732 9780813365732

‎Andrew Light‎

‎Reel Arguments: Film Philosophy And Social Criticism‎

‎Hardcover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This book collects an integrated series of essays addressing the role of film as social criticism. It investigates either a filmmaker or a group of films that make a substantial contribution to debates in the philosophy of technology an hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : ria9780367317638_inp ISBN : 036731763x 9780367317638

‎Andrew Light‎

‎Reel Arguments‎

‎Perseus Books Group pp. x 198 . Papeback. New. Perseus Books Group unknown‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 64298624 ISBN : 0813365732 9780813365732

‎Andrew, J. V. (Jock)‎

‎Enought! - Wake Up English Canada! Enough of This Absurdity!‎

‎176 pages. Author's signature and inscription upon title page. Are we and our children being bulldozed into extinction, or have we had enough of this farce? I and others like me have had more than enough. Will you join us? Small piece of masking tape at top of spine. Moderate wear. Light yellowing. Book‎

‎Andrianos, E.D.‎

‎3 Papers on Fishing in Lake Tanganyika: 1. Commercial Purse Seine Fishing on Lake Tanganyika 2. The Introduction of More Efficient Fishing Techniques for the Small-Scale Fisheries of Lake Tanganyika 3. Experimental Beach Seine Fishing on Lake Tanganyika‎

‎193 pages. Black and white photos. Numerous line drawings. Chapters in first paper include: The Evolution of the Fishing Method by Light Attraction; Fishing Unit M.F.V. France (a Greek purse seiner on Lake Tanganyika); The Cycle of Fishing Operations; Landing Facilities at Lake Tanganyika (Tanzania); Fishing Areas in Lake Tanganyika (Tanzania) for Industrial Fishing; Insurance of the Fishing Unit. Chapters in second paper include: Existing Fishing Methods and Gear for Small-Scale Fisheries - Advantages and Limitations; A Small-Scale Seine Fishing Unit; The Cycle of Fishing Operations; The Results obtained from Experimental Unit; Conclusions and Recommendations. Chapters in third paper include: An Outline of the Problem; The Fishing Unit; Seasonal Availability of Fishing Grounds; Choice of Fishing Grounds; The Results of Beach Seine Experimental Fishing; Beach Seining by Local Fishermen; Comparing Catches of BS-2 with Local Fishermen; Prototype Beach Seining Unit; Conclusions and Recommendations plus appendices. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper else clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight. Nice copy. Book‎

‎Angel Light‎

‎Angels Say.: As Channeled and Compiled by an Angel on Earth for the Good of All‎

‎hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 1452586209.G ISBN : 1452586209 9781452586205

‎Anita Shreve‎

‎Light on Snow‎

‎Hardcover Light wear on cover with fold/scruff/blot/dog ear marks. Pages cl ean and ok with no writings, no highlights and no tear.‎

‎Anna Lyndsey‎

‎Girl in the Dark‎

‎Appears unread. No marks or inscriptions. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked white cloth boards, slight bumping to spine ends and no bumping to corners. Matt black dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn with slight creasing to upper edge. 243pp. The author's memoirs of how the effect of light slowly took over her life until at best, she could only venture outside at dawn or dusk.‎

‎Anon‎

‎Instructions for Interference Microscope‎

‎How to use the Vickers Interference Microscope. Circa 1970. With 39 pages, 11 plates and 12 diagrams. Some occasional notes by previous owner on title page and in the text.‎

‎Anonymous painting of Captain A Gordon Duff 14 Light Dragoons‎

‎Water color painting of a full length portrait of a man in a top hat and tails‎

‎23x28 cm. 9x11 Inch. Mixed media painting of a man in a top hat and long coat facing right and holding a horse riding whip. The paper is a thick and smooth card stock with light age toning. The back is a light beige colour with some spotting and foxing. Title is inscribed lightly on the back. Painting is in excellent condition with only minor wear to the corners. Unique little water colour and pencil painting of Captain A Gordon Duff who is mentioned in the Asiatic Journal. unknown‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 142809

‎Anstey, T.H.‎

‎One Hundred Harvests - Research Branch, Agriculture Canada 1886-1986: Historical Series No. 27‎

‎432 pages including index. "A book about Canada and its development, about brave and dedicated men and women, and their successes in the face of adversity. It is about motivators of agriculture - federal ministers and their research teams of scientists and support staff - who have brought a wealth of technology to Canadian farmers and the agri-food industry. Celebrates a century of research into soil management, crop and animal production, protection, utilization, food quality, and food processing." - from Foreward. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. Book‎

‎Anton, Karen Hill‎

‎Crossing Cultures‎

‎159 pages. Author is a Black American, born in New York City, who has lived in Japan since 1975. Her bimonthly "Crossing Cultures" column was a popular feature of the Japan Times. This publication is a compilation of 65 of those columns. "Not a few times, I have been asked if this or that 'really' happened, if someone 'really said that.' Though I admit I write fiction, I do not write it for the Japan Times." - from Introduction. In fine condition but for moderate spine lean. Unmarked. Very light wear. Bright colour-illustrated glossy covers. "Maybe it is the sense that you love Japan and are able to voice your opinions and criticism without losing that (common) sense that draws me... I appreciate your themes and will continue to look forward to your columns. You help me keep my head and my perspective." - letter from reader. Clean and unmarked. Slight lean to spine. Very nice copy. Book‎