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Autobiography: general

Hardcover. This selection of letters represents every major private and public event in Adams's life from 1858 to 1918 and confirms his reputation as one of the greatest letter writers of his time. The letters are to an array of correspondents including American presidents, Henry James and young children. Num Pages: 608 pages, 16 halftones and 2 line drawings on a 12-page black & white insert. BIC Classification: 2ABM; 3JH; 3JJ; BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1044.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674387577
ISBN
9780674387577
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 84.30
€ 76.62

Hardcover. This collection of William Makepeace Thackeray's letters has been selected according to their ability to convey the essential biographical developments of his life, as well as their ability to represent his characteristic verbal and pictorial expressions. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGA; DSBF; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 818.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1St Edition
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333660737
ISBN
9780333660737
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.28

Paperback. Luke Jackson serves up a sparkling guide to young adulthood on the autism spectrum in this sequel to his best-selling Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome. Offering personal insights, he covers everything from bullying and drugs to finding a job, navigating relationships, and sex. A must read for all young adults with autism. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; MJNA; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 133 x 253 x 37. Weight in Grams: 234.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785921964
ISBN
9781785921964
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.91

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612344751
ISBN
9781612344751
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.82

Paperback. Jasvinder Sanghera, international bestselling author of SHAME, describes her life-changing journey to the rural Punjabi village of Kang Sabu - the village where her parents grew up. Num Pages: 304 pages, Integrated b&w pictures. BIC Classification: 1FKA; BGA; JFFE3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 202 x 21. Weight in Grams: 252.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340962091
ISBN
9780340962091
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.94

Paperback. In 1998, Sarbjit Athwal was called by her husband to attend a family meeting. Within three weeks of that meeting, Surjit Athwal, Sarbjit's sister-in-law, was dead. After the killing, Sarbjit fought secretly for justice for nine long, scared years. This book is about a woman who risked everything to see that justice was done. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 x 4pp colour plates. BIC Classification: BGA; BTC; BTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 228.
Publisher
Virgin Books
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753541548
ISBN
9780753541548
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Describes the author's experience of living on the West Bank since the early eighties. The author tells about the life and gossip of her neighbourhood in Ramallah, her moving family history, and the struggle to live a normal life in an insane situation, based on her diary, which she kept during the Israeli invasion of Ramallah in March 2002. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; HBJF; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 150.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Granta Books London
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New edition
SKU
KNW0008648
ISBN
9781862078116
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 10.99
€ 10.32

Paperback. * The sensational autobiography of Sharon Osbourne - the First Lady of Rock - an icon for our times with an amazing story to tell - from an often shocking childhood, through a rollercoaster marriage, and still hitting the headlines today. Num Pages: 384 pages, Section: 24, colour. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 26. Weight in Grams: 296. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Edition
First Paperback
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KIN0032579
ISBN
9780751537666
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. On 12th October 1995, Mavis Marsh was woken to the news - 'It's your son,' the policeman told her; 'He's been in an accident.' According to doctors, the damage to Matthew's brain was too severe for him to recover. But, Mavis and her husband, Keith refused to accept the diagnosis, and started to work with Matthew themselves. Num Pages: 320 pages, 8pp colour photo section. BIC Classification: BGA; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 114 x 22. Weight in Grams: 180. Used paperback in good condition. Some shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Arrow
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
SKU
KRF0023766
ISBN
9780099498513
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Main Market Ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780283072703
ISBN
9780283072703
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.87

Paperback. Thus begins John Water's autobiography. Opening with his upbringing in Baltimore, it covers his friendship with his muse and leading lady, Divine, detailed accounts of how Waters made his first movies, stories of the circle of friends/actors he used in these films, and finally the "sort-of-fame" he achieves in America. Num Pages: 256 pages, Photographs. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 179 x 15. Weight in Grams: 470.
Publisher
Thunder´s Mouth Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
3rd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781560256984
ISBN
9781560256984
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.77

Paperback. The first inspirational memoir by a victim of sibling rape - this is the harrowing account of a little girl who was sexually abused by the older brother she adored, and became pregnant with his baby at just twelve years old. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 194.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340976777
ISBN
9780340976777
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.12

Paperback. The harrowing sequel to number-one-bestselling BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. A top 10 bestseller in hardback, Jenny and her sister Kim tell the shocking story of an abusive relationship, teenage pregnancy, and their brother's early death. Num Pages: 400 pages, 1 x 8pp of colour photos. BIC Classification: BGA; JFFE3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 113 x 27. Weight in Grams: 266.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340898857
ISBN
9780340898857
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. Simon Weston's life as a young Welsh guardsman was blown apart when Argentinian planes bombed the Sir Galahad during the Falklands conflict. After more than 70 operations to repair his damaged face and body, this autobiography provides insight into the events that have shaped his life. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 224. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Piatkus
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0002178
ISBN
9780749950200
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1QMP; BGA; HBJQ; HBTP; WTLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Canada
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781927051818
ISBN
9781927051818
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.92

Paperback. The German-born Douglas Sirk, who after a successful career in theatre and film moved to Hollywood in 1937 and directed 30 films starring actors such as Rock Hudson and Lana Turner, talks about his life and work. Series: Directors on Directors. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1KBB; APFB; BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Scholarly. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 20. Weight in Grams: 260.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Faber & Faber United Kingdom
Edition
Main
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571190980
ISBN
9780571190980
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.27

Paperback. This is not an autobiography, Bourdieu said of this work but it reveals much of the hitherto implicit experience of his formative years, and gives insights into his relationships with Jean-Paul Sartre, Raymond Aron, Michel Foucault and many others, which deepen our understanding of his unique contribution to sociology and anthropology. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 139 x 215 x 67. Weight in Grams: 172.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745635279
ISBN
9780745635279
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.55

Paperback. In March 1958, a Chinese woman learns that her husband, an idealistic army doctor, has died whilst serving in Tibet. Determined to know what has happened to him, she sets off to join his regiment. To her horror, she walks into a bloody conflict, with the Chinese subject to terrifying attacks from Tibetan guerrillas. Num Pages: 176 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; BGA; BTP; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 172.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Vintage Publishing London
Number of pages
176
Publication date
2005
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099461937
ISBN
9780099461937
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.10

Hardback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; JFF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 25. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Seven Stories Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583224786
ISBN
9781583224786
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.04

Paperback. Threesomes, sorbet sex, drunk dialling, multiple orgasms, girly gossip-swaps, buying silk underwear - welcome to dating the modern girl's way. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 200.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Murray
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719563515
ISBN
9780719563515
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.92

Paperback. Series: Modern Library. Num Pages: 272 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: 1D; AJB; BGA; HBJD; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 138 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Modern Library Inc
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780375753961
ISBN
9780375753961
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.80

Paperback. This revealing autobiography illuminates the literary world of the latter half of the 20th century, as well as giving a personal insight into the life of the novelist Elizabeth Jane Howard. Num Pages: 500 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 132 x 35. Weight in Grams: 422.
Publisher
Pan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Main Market
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330484053
ISBN
9780330484053
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. The day Koren turned fourteen she tasted alcohol for the first time. At fifteen she was piecing together forgotten fragments of drink, men and misplaced clothes. This is the story of a young woman coming of age within a society that finds it easier to turn a blind eye to binge-drinking than address the problem head on. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; JFFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 23. Weight in Grams: 262. Good clean copy. Page edges showing minor shelfwear, remains in good condition
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Ebury Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0009117
ISBN
9780091905606
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. * A vivid and charming memoir of Gypsy life in the 1950s Num Pages: 352 pages, Integrated: 16, b/w drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JJPG; BGA; HBJD1; HBTB; JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 282.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Digital original
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349000039
ISBN
9780349000039
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.92

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