Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
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Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
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Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
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Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: St Vincent de Paul of Lane County, Eugene, OR, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: Magers and Quinn Booksellers, Minneapolis, MN, Estados Unidos de America
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paperback. Condición: Very Good. 1st Ed. May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages.
Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
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Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: Solr Books, Skokie, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Ex library. Sticker on spine. Stamp on flyleaf otherwise clean pages.
Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
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Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
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Publicado por Reaktion Books 01/06/2005, 2005
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
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Publicado por Reaktion Books, Limited, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
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Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: Arundel Books, Seattle, WA, Estados Unidos de America
Miembro de asociación: CBA
Trade Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A Very Good copy. Book has shelfwear, edgewear, bumped corners, and a former owner's name on the front endpaper. Interior is otherwise clean, unmarked, and tight. 12mo (tall).
Publicado por Reaktion Books 01/06/2005, 2005
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
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Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: new. Brand New Copy.
Publicado por Reaktion Animal Series. London. 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Reino Unido
Miembro de asociación: PBFA
Condición: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 2005). (2006) 2015 reprint. Small 8vo paperback (135 x 190mm). Pp208. Colour and b/w photographs and illustrations, bibliography. Blue and black card covers. Very good second-hand paperback. Newly reprinted no doubt due to high demand since the publication of H is for Hawk by the same author. The fastest animal on earth, the falcon deserves attention not just for the combination of speed, power, beauty and ferocity that have made it an object of fascination for thousands of years, but for the light it sheds on the cultures through which it has flown. This book, bridging science and cultural history, surveys the practical and symbolic uses of falcons in human culture in new and exciting ways. Helen Macdonald describes the complete history of the bird, ranging across the globe and over many millennia, as well as incorporating the latest scientific discoveries. There are chapters on falcon natural history; Myth and legend; Falconry; Conservation; Falcons in the military, in urban settings and the corporate world. Along the way the reader will discover how falcons were mobilized in secret military projects, their links with espionage, the Third Reich and the space programme, and how they've featured in erotic stories. The book explores their veneration as gods in Ancient Egypt, their role as cultural icons in the Middle East, and their recruitment by the advertising industry to promote all manner of products, from photocopiers to jet planes. Falcon combines in-depth practical, personal and scientific knowledge of falcons with a strong analytical perspective on the place of these birds in human history. It will be enjoyed by specialists and non-specialists alike. .
Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service.
Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: new. New.
Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: new.
Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: GridFreed, North Las Vegas, NV, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: New. In shrink wrap.
Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: As New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.
Publicado por Reaktion Animal Series. London. 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Reino Unido
Miembro de asociación: PBFA
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Condición: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 2006). 2006 1st edition. Small 8vo paperback (135 x 190mm). Pp208. Colour and b/w photographs and illustrations, bibliography. Blue and black card covers. Very good second-hand paperback. Helen MacDonald is the author of H is for Hawk. The fastest animal on earth, the falcon deserves attention not just for the combination of speed, power, beauty and ferocity that have made it an object of fascination for thousands of years, but for the light it sheds on the cultures through which it has flown. This book, bridging science and cultural history, surveys the practical and symbolic uses of falcons in human culture in new and exciting ways. Helen Macdonald describes the complete history of the bird, ranging across the globe and over many millennia, as well as incorporating the latest scientific discoveries. There are chapters on falcon natural history; myth and legend; falconry; conservation; falcons in the military, in urban settings and the corporate world. Along the way the reader will discover how falcons were mobilized in secret military projects, their links with espionage, the Third Reich and the space programme, and how they've featured in erotic stories. The book explores their veneration as gods in Ancient Egypt, their role as cultural icons in the Middle East, and their recruitment by the advertising industry to promote all manner of products, from photocopiers to jet planes. Falcon combines in-depth practical, personal and scientific knowledge of falcons with a strong analytical perspective on the place of these birds in human history. It will be enjoyed by specialists and non-specialists alike. .
Publicado por Reaktion Books
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, Reino Unido
Miembro de asociación: PBFA
Softcover. Condición: As New. No Jacket. 'As new' condition. Whether loved, hated, or feared, whether worshiped as a god, valued as a hunting companion, or used as a corporate or heraldic symbol, falcons have fascinated humans for millennia. This book sheds compelling new light on this extraordinary bird, and on cultures through which it has flown. Cardwraps. Still in original shrinkwrap. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!.
Couverture souple. Condición: bon. RO60139438: 2006. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 208 pages. Illustré de nombreuses photos en couleur et en noir et blanc dans le texte. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.
Publicado por London: Reaktion Books, 2006., 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: Andrew Isles Natural History Books, Prahran, VIC, Australia
Octavo,208 pp.,illustrations, bookplate, softcover. Reaktion Animal Series. Part of an unusual series that looks at the subject animal and its place in human history and the natural world. Other titles in this animal series are available.
Publicado por REAK, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: O.o.l.p., Torino, Italia
Publicado por Reaktion Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1861892381 ISBN 13: 9781861892386
Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Brand New. illustrated edition. 208 pages. 7.25x5.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.