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Biography: general

Paperback. As of May 2009, the author was the little-known backup fly-half for Leinster, the chronically underachieving Irish province. Four years, three Heineken Cups later and one British and Irish Lions tour victory later, he is by some distance the leading fly-half in the northern hemisphere. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
Penguin UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241966358
ISBN
9780241966358
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.80

Hardcover. Num Pages: 1264 pages, 16 colour/black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVH; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158. .
Publisher
Rogan House
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9789529540952
ISBN
9789529540952
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.08

Paperback. Reclusive, difficult and enigmatic, Van Morrison is a gifted singer-songwriter and an endlessly complicated man. This biography of the musician analyses the sense of place in Van Morrison work and the tortuous journey that took him from local fame in Belfast to international success. Num Pages: 672 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 37. Weight in Grams: 461.
Publisher
Vintage
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099431831
ISBN
9780099431831
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.95

Paperback. In the summer of 1964, aged twenty, Ray Davies led the Kinks to fame with their number one hit 'You Really Got Me'. Within months, they were established among the pop elite, swamped by fans and fast becoming renowned for the rioting at their gigs. Based on countless interviews, this biography presents an intimate portrait yet of Ray Davies. Num Pages: 784 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 153 x 60. Weight in Grams: 1052.
Publisher
Random House UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099554080
ISBN
9780099554080
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.83

Paperback. After becoming British Junior Karting Champion, then the Formula 3 title for Eddie Jordan in 1987, Johnny Herbert was all set for a glittering debut season in Formula 1 when he was caught in a mass pile-up at Brands Hatch. That horrific crash threatened to end his career, but Herbert made a miraculous recovery. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGSA; WSPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127. .
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857503657
ISBN
9780857503657
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Hardcover. Johnny Dawes is the enigmatic front man of an eclectic band of British climbers who in the mid 1980's redefined the standards of difficulty and danger in traditional climbing. This book gives his take on a highly influential period of climbing history and a look inside the mind of a tormented genius. Num Pages: 298 pages, colour photo sections plus b&w photos & drawings. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 240 x 24. Weight in Grams: 730. 298 pages, colour photo sections plus b&w photos & drawings. Johnny Dawes is the enigmatic front man of an eclectic band of British climbers who in the mid 1980's redefined the standards of difficulty and danger in traditional climbing. This book gives his take on a highly influential period of climbing history and a look inside the mind of a tormented genius. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSZG. Dimension: 157 x 240 x 24. Weight: 732.
Publisher
Johnny Dawes Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780957030800
ISBN
9780957030800
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.70

Paperback. This fascinating autobiography of the country music legend recounts the highs and lows, the struggles and hard-won triumphs of his remarkable life. Num Pages: 320 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: AVGL; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 196 x 23. Weight in Grams: 252.
Publisher
HarperCollins
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780002740807
ISBN
9780002740807
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.37

Hardcover. A comprehensive reference source on 18th-century authors writing in the English language about philosophical ideas and issues. This work features authors taken from 1689 through to the mid-19th century, the period beginning with John Locke and ending with Dugald Stewart. Editor(s): Yolton, John W.; Price, John Vladimir; Stephens, John. Num Pages: 1000 pages, bibliographies, further reading, indexes, references. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; BG; GBC; HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 167 x 108. Weight in Grams: 2336.
Publisher
Thoemmes Continuum
Number of pages
1000
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855061231
ISBN
9781855061231
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 891.27
€ 790.08

Hardback. .
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612348247
ISBN
9781612348247
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 29.24

Hardcover. By examining the family and financial circumstances of Wordsworth s early years, this illuminating biography reshapes our understanding of the great Romantic poet s most creative period of life and writing. Series: Wiley Blackwell Critical Biographies. Num Pages: 500 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; DSBF; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 236 x 30. Weight in Grams: 780.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470655443
ISBN
9780470655443
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 121.10

Paperback. A portrait of one of the 20th century's, most radical and misunderstood writers. This book follows Lawrence, from his awkward youth in Nottinghamshire, through his turbulent relationship with Frieda, and the years of exile abroad to his premature death at the age of 44. It is a reappraisal of a man, who believed himself to be an outsider. Num Pages: 560 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 27. Weight in Grams: 384.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
560
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141007311
ISBN
9780141007311
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.58

Paperback. A biography that offers a fresh account of Robert Schumann's life. It confronts the traditional perception of the doom-laden Romantic, forced by depression into a life of helpless, poignant sadness. It frees Schumann from one hundred and fifty years of myth-making and unjustified psychological speculation. Num Pages: 496 pages, 30 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 40. Weight in Grams: 812.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300163988
ISBN
9780300163988
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.82

Paperback. Num Pages: 259 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: BGS; HRCV9; VSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 10. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
Baker Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780800726256
ISBN
9780800726256
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.44

paperback. Contains John Wooden's autobiography. This book reflects on his record-breaking career, his life behind the scenes, and how his top players went on to shape and change the NBA. Num Pages: 272 pages, 16pp b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 151 x 27. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780071424912
ISBN
9780071424912
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 26.97

Hardcover. Presents the wisdom of basketball coach John Wooden. This book offers lessons that he learned throughout his career at UCLA, and life as a husband, father, and teacher. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSD; WSJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 188 x 136 x 17. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Contemporary
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780809230419
ISBN
9780809230419
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 16.71

Paperback. 'From cancer to cycling superman: is this the greatest story in modern sport?' Guardian Num Pages: 432 pages, ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: BGS; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 28. Weight in Grams: 288. Clean copy.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
SKU
KLJ0006495
ISBN
9781848544697
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Examines the life and work of Lionel Tertis, almost solely responsible for the rise of the viola in the twentieth century. Num Pages: 456 pages, 40, 40 black and white. BIC Classification: AVH; AVRL; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 33. Weight in Grams: 750. The First Great Virtuoso of the Viola. 456 pages, 40, 40 black and white. Examines the life and work of Lionel Tertis, almost solely responsible for the rise of the viola in the twentieth century. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: AVH; AVRL; BGF. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 33. Weight: 734.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Number of pages
456
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843837909
ISBN
9781843837909
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.75

Paperback. A wild and witty self-portrait of the author, America's 'Pope of Trash', told through intimate profiles of his favourite personalities - some famous, some unknown, some criminal, some surprisingly middle of the road. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: APFB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472116154
ISBN
9781472116154
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.78

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
€ 15.95

Paperback. The is the story of lifetime adventure between man and boat, capturing some of the best elements of traditional sail. The narrative moves through a backcloth of change from the area of Liverpool Docks to Felixstowe and the forging of strong links with Holland in joint classic boat events. Illustrator(s): Kemsley, Walter; Wainwright, Jon. Num Pages: 336 pages, line drawings, b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BG; WSSN3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 135 x 25. Weight in Grams: 412.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780953818037
ISBN
9780953818037
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.86

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