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Paperback. The only comprehensive biography of P.L. Travers, the fascinating woman who created Mary Poppins, which inspired Disney's movie Saving Mr. Banks. Num Pages: 416 pages, 2-8pp photo inserts, index. BIC Classification: BGL; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Simon & Schuster United States
Edition
Media Tie-In
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9781476762920
ISBN
9781476762920
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.14

Paperback. This book is both an exploration of the history of autism spectrum disorders and a powerful story of the author's own struggle with her son Elijah's Asperger's Syndrome.Her inspiring narrative offers compelling insights into daily life with Elijah's Asperger's syndrome and her own 'shadow syndrome', which affects many family members of autistics. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: BG; MBP; MJNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 232 x 19. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843108023
ISBN
9781843108023
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.82

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BG; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 150 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1984
Publisher
University of Wisconsin Press
Edition
First Edition/. First Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780299096342
ISBN
9780299096342
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.77

Paperback. Mary (1662-94), daughter of James, Duke of York, heir to the English throne, married William (1650-1702), son of William II of Orange (1626-50), Stadtholder of the Dutch republic, who was eleven years older than her. This dual biography deals with both the 'life and times' of the monarchs, and with England's place in Europe. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGR; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 452.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
276
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750945776
ISBN
9780750945776
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.59

Paperback. The first ever biography of this iconic Birmingham-born musician who rose to become one of the biggest rock stars of the 70s and 80s. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 342.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781554920
ISBN
9781781554920
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.07

Paperback. Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort had nine children who despite their very different characters, remained a close-knit family. This title tells the story of their lives in terms of world impact, their own personal achievements, and in their roles as the children of Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 18. Weight in Grams: 282.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
229
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752454726
ISBN
9780752454726
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.37

Paperback. Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, Admiral of the Fleet, was the second son of Queen Victoria. At 18 he was elected King of Greece, but not allowed to accept the crown. While touring Australia in 1868 he narrowly escaped assassination. His last years were clouded by alcoholism, ill-health, and the suicide of his only son and heir. Num Pages: 192 pages, 70 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 492.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781553190
ISBN
9781781553190
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.39

Hardcover. The first proper biographies of the three younger sisters of Kaiser Wilhelm II, each whose lives were wrecked by tragedy Num Pages: 176 pages, 32 black and white. BIC Classification: BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 236 x 17. Weight in Grams: 448.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781554357
ISBN
9781781554357
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.55

Hardcover. This is an account of Queen Victoria's relationships with the Emperors, Empresses of France, Germany, Austria and Russia. Victoria had close connections with the royal houses of Germany long before the King of Prussia became the German Emperor in 1871 and with the exiled former Emperor of the French after the fall of the French Empire in 1870. Num Pages: 208 pages, 64 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; BGH; BGR; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 247 x 23. Weight in Grams: 502.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781555507
ISBN
9781781555507
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.80

Paperback. This includes discographies with track listings and chart positions; a full list of performances from 1960-69; a look at the origins of their name; quotes about them from famous contemporaries; other musicians who temporarily or nearly joined them; producers, management, friends, and 'inner circle'; British radio and TV appearances; and much more. Num Pages: 176 pages, 32 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 13. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781555828
ISBN
9781781555828
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.15

Paperback. George V's children Num Pages: 192 pages, 16 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJG; 3JJH; BGH; BGR; HBJD1; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 20. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750934688
ISBN
9780750934688
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.42

Paperback. Drawing on a wide range of contemporary sources, this biography examines the complex personality of Germany's last emperor. Born in 1859, the eldest grandchild of Queen Victoria, Prince Wilhelm was torn between two cultures - that of the Prussian Junker and that of the English liberal gentleman. Num Pages: 255 pages, 16pp b&w illustrations, tables, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DFG; BGR; HBJD; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 23. Weight in Grams: 448.
Publisher
The History Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
illustrated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750927369
ISBN
9780750927369
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.68

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: BGX; HRCX7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 14. Weight in Grams: 178.
Publisher
Christian Focus Publications Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845503765
ISBN
9781845503765
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.98

Paperback. Boudica has been immortalised throughout history as the woman who dared take on the Romans - an act of vengeance on behalf of her daughters, tribe and enslaved country. Her known life is a rich tapestry of wife, widow, mother, queen and Celtic quasi-Goddess. This title describes her life, her adversaries, and the turbulent era she bestrode. Num Pages: 432 pages, 20. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BGH; HBJD1; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 27. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
Ebury Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091898205
ISBN
9780091898205
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.61

Editor(s): Calotychos, Vangelis. Num Pages: 258 pages, 12 black & white halftones, 9 tables. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 2AHM; 3JJ; BGL; DSBH; DSC; HBJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 235 x 24. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Fairleigh Dickinson University Press United States
Number of pages
258
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611474657
ISBN
9781611474657
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 137.32

Paperback. Remy Cazals provides a critical edition of this little-known text accompanied by a biography of its author, who became inflamed by the passions of the Revolution, and who was guillotined in 1794. Series: Exeter French Texts. Num Pages: 104 pages, 80pp colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADF; BG; DCF; DSBD; DSC; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 151 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 146.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
University of Exeter Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
104
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859895354
ISBN
9780859895354
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.62

Paperback. The wonderful biography of Winifred Holtby and her friendship with Vera Brittain, now reissued as a Virago Modern Classic Series: VMC. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 34. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844088706
ISBN
9781844088706
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. A film tie-in edition of Vera Brittain's classic autobiography, published to coincide with the major motion picture adaptation starring Dominic West, Emily Watson, Colin Morgan and Kit Harington. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJC; 3JJF; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 142 x 38. Weight in Grams: 490.
Publisher
Virago
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Film tie-in edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349005928
ISBN
9780349005928
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Hardback. This classic memoir of the First World War is now a major motion picture starring Alicia Vikander and Kit Harington. Includes an afterword by Kate Mosse OBE. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJC; 3JJF; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 140 x 48. Weight in Grams: 754.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Number of pages
608
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780226590
ISBN
9781780226590
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.89

Paperback. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: BG; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 141 x 47. Weight in Grams: 760.
Publisher
Persephone Books Ltd
Number of pages
624
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780953478088
ISBN
9780953478088
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.22

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JJG; ASD; BGA; HBJD1; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 288.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Canada
Edition
1st
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781895811575
ISBN
9781895811575
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.96

Hardcover. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 313 x 17. Weight in Grams: 932.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Dementi Milestone Publishing United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780985037505
ISBN
9780985037505
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 31.52

Paperback. A thoroughly researched, balanced new biography of author, journalist and adventurer Ernest Hemingway. Series: Critical Lives. Num Pages: 224 pages, 25 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 201 x 17. Weight in Grams: 354.
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780235783
ISBN
9781780235783
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.21

Hardback. .
Publisher
St Martin´s Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781250114969
ISBN
9781250114969
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 11.05

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