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Biography: general
You've Heard These Hands: From the Wall of Sound to the Wrecking Crew ...
Randi, Don, Nishimura, Karen "Nish"
Hardcover. A collection of little known, behind the secens, stories from Don Randi a hugely influential keyboard musican who played for some of the greatest names in music Num Pages: 256 pages, Two 4-colour photo inserts. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; AVRG; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 238 x 26. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Hal Leonard
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781495008825
- ISBN
- 9781495008825
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.35
€ 44.35
Paperback. Offers an account of the life of one of the most fascinating and complex US presidents. Num Pages: 1024 pages, 16 page black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 71. Weight in Grams: 1166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 1024
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674026995
- ISBN
- 9780674026995
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.95
€ 34.99
€ 29.95
William Louis Poteat (1856-1938), the son of a Baptist slave-holder, became one of the most out-spoken liberals during his lifetime. This biography examines his beliefs, such as his advocacy for prohibition and for the teaching of evolution in schools, and his support for eugenics. Series: Religion in the South. Num Pages: 344 pages, 7 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; JFF; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121550
- ISBN
- 9780813121550
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.14
€ 55.14
Hardcover. Iranian-Canadian philosopher Ramin Jahanbegloo's memoir of the 125 days he spent in solitary confinement in Tehran's notorious Evin Prison after being wrongfully accused of helping to prepare a "velvet revolution" and spying for Iran's enemies. Num Pages: 255 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBN; BGX; HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Regina Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780889773028
- ISBN
- 9780889773028
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.69
€ 26.99
€ 23.69
Paperback. Num Pages: 250 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: BGXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 126 x 17. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Publisher
- Tughra Books United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597842600
- ISBN
- 9781597842600
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.03
€ 19.99
€ 15.03
Paperback. BIC Classification: BGH. Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141044231
- ISBN
- 9780141044231
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.25
€ 25.99
€ 18.25
Paperback. Num Pages: 486 pages, illustrated. BIC Classification: BG; HRK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Publisher
- Himalayan Institute Press United States
- Number of pages
- 486
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780893891565
- ISBN
- 9780893891565
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.15
€ 22.15
Hardback. This final volume marks the twilight years of this American writer's life. These letters, including many to Henry David Thoreau, William Henry Furness, Margaret Fuller, and Thomas Carlyle among others offer an intimate portrait of Emerson. Num Pages: 515 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; 3JH; BGA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 158 x 37. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- Volume 10
- Number of pages
- 515
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231101837
- ISBN
- 9780231101837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.19€ 112.86
€ 148.19
€ 112.86
Hardback. Num Pages: 653 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; BGA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 153 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1135.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- Volume 8
- Number of pages
- 653
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231075169
- ISBN
- 9780231075169
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.19€ 112.50
€ 148.19
€ 112.50
Hardback. This is the penultimate volume in the continuation of Ralph L. Rusk's 1939 edition of Emerson's letters. Vol 9 covers the years 1860-1869, when Emerson switched from using small, local publishers to the prestigious firm of Ticknor and Fields. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; 3JH; BGA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- Volume 9
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231081023
- ISBN
- 9780231081023
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.19€ 112.51
€ 148.19
€ 112.51
Paperback. Num Pages: 548 pages. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 110 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- SIGNET CLASSICS
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780451531865
- ISBN
- 9780451531865
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 10.05
€ 10.99
€ 10.05
Hardback. "Schoolcraft's memorable biography of Gary, the first to appear in English, will serve as a point of departure for anyone who is interested in twentieth-century French fiction."-Choice Series: Critical Authors and Issues. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; DS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812236460
- ISBN
- 9780812236460
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.50
€ 75.50
paperback. A biography of one of the most popular Urdu and Persian poets. Series: Oxford India Paperbacks. Num Pages: 404 pages, 1 halftone. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FKP; 2BMU; 2BXF; BG; DSBF; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- OUP India India
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- New Ed
- SKU
- V9780195635065
- ISBN
- 9780195635065
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.86
€ 29.86
Paperback. Ralph Moody was eight years old in 1906 when his family moved from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch. Through his eyes, this title lets us experience the pleasures and perils of ranching there early in the twentieth century. It also includes adventures that equip Ralph to take his father's place when it becomes necessary. Illustrator(s): Shenton, Edward. Num Pages: Illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 205 x 135 x 14. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803281783
- ISBN
- 9780803281783
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.62
€ 17.99
€ 17.62
Paperback. Points out that Senda Berenson's (1868-1954) pioneering role in the history of women's athletics was more a matter of accident than destiny. Senda Berenson and her brother, Bernard Berenson wrote frequently to each other over the course of their lives. Drawing on their correspondence, this book creates portrait of this remarkable American woman. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; JFSJ1; WSJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Massachusetts Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781558495685
- ISBN
- 9781558495685
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 33.02
€ 37.99
€ 33.02
Hardcover. In the course of his recollections, the author describes his childhood in Minnesota; his grammar school and seminary education, with his decision to leave the path toward ordination; his marriage to his beloved Connie and their active family life and travels; and his life as a fiction writer. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrated: 29 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGLA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268034924
- ISBN
- 9780268034924
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.77
€ 108.77
Paperback. A biography of James Madison, fourth president of the United States, who was elected in 1809. Ketchman provides an analysis of his political theory and of the way in which he sought to apply it to the establishment of constitutional government. Num Pages: 784 pages, 34 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; 3JH; BGH; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 150 x 221 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813912653
- ISBN
- 9780813912653
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 34.67
€ 38.99
€ 34.67
Paperback. Modoc, the elephant, and Bram, his faithful companion and trainer, formed a bond that lasted their entire lives. Late in their relationship, Modoc was sold behind Bram's back and vanished for more than 20 years. This text records the heart-wrenching events that followed. Num Pages: 352 pages, b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BG; WNG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 136 x 22. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- Reprint, 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780060929510
- ISBN
- 9780060929510
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.46
€ 15.99
€ 11.46
Paperback. Ralph Freedom traces the career of Rainer Maria Rilke - perhaps one of Europe's greatest poets - in this scholarly biographical volume that includes examples of Rilke's poetry and prose. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 2ACG; BG; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 934.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Northwestern University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810115439
- ISBN
- 9780810115439
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.72
€ 38.72
Paperback. Num Pages: 440 pages, 16 illus. BIC Classification: APTX; BGF; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231136914
- ISBN
- 9780231136914
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.42
€ 40.99
€ 29.42
Paperback. In his eight years as president from 1945-1953, Harry S Truman made some of the most important decisions in US history, particularly in foreign policy matters. This book contains transcripts of conversations with Truman from taped interviews in 1959. Editor(s): Weber, Ralph E. Num Pages: 388 pages, photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; BGH; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHL; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 170 x 25. Weight in Grams: 671.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842029216
- ISBN
- 9780842029216
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.47
€ 69.47
hardcover. The professional biography of influential Canadian educator and statesman, Tom Symons. Editor(s): Heintzman, Ralph. Num Pages: 488 pages, 38 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBC; BG; HBJK; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 958.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Ottawa Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780776630434
- ISBN
- 9780776630434
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 36.87
€ 38.99
€ 36.87
Hardback. Num Pages: 144 pages, photos. BIC Classification: BGH; JFSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 136 x 15. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- Monthly Review Press,U.S.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Translation
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781583674376
- ISBN
- 9781583674376
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.25
€ 30.99
€ 26.25
Paperback. This monumental biography, written by Gandhi's grandson, is the first to give a complete and balanced account of his remarkable life, the development of his beliefs, his political campaigns and his complex relationship with his family. Written with unprecedented insights and access to family archives, this biography sheds new light on Gandhi's life Num Pages: 800 pages, 20. BIC Classification: BGH; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 48. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Publisher
- Haus Publishing
- Number of pages
- 800
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906598815
- ISBN
- 9781906598815
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.48
€ 17.99
€ 13.48