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Biography: general

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Biography: general

Hardcover. In her autobiography, Alice Salomon describes how she became involved in social work and devoted her life to social activism and education, became a prolific author and leading feminist of her time. Her account ends with her expulsion from Germany and emigration to America in 1937. Series: Social History, Popular Culture and Politics in Germany. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JH; BGH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472113675
ISBN
9780472113675
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.96

Paperback. In 1963, in a south London hotel, Andrew Loog Oldham discovered a rhythm and blues band called the Rolling Stones and became their manager and producer. This title follows on from "Stoned", in which Oldham recorded the Stones' early years, to reveal what happened afterwards. Num Pages: 480 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGK; AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 30. Weight in Grams: 352.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
paperback / softback
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099443650
ISBN
9780099443650
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.41

Paperback. An account of the author's life as the manager and producer of one of the world's greatest rock bands, The Rolling Stones, as well as a story of the whole Sixties scene. Andrew Loog Oldham was a hustler of genius, addicted to scandal, notoriety and innovation. Num Pages: 384 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 133 x 24. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Vintage
Condition
New
SKU
9780099284673
ISBN
9780099284673
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.87

Paperback. The extraordinary true story of Guy Burgess, the man at the heart of the Cambridge Spy Ring and a linchpin of Cold War espionage. Num Pages: 448 pages, 3 x 8 page black and white insets. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DVU; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD1; HBLW; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 33. Weight in Grams: 346.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473627383
ISBN
9781473627383
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. This definitive biography unravels the intricate story of a misunderstood genius who became Britain's most famous author in his day, published with a brand new introduction on the 150th anniversary of Rudyard Kipling's birth. Num Pages: 912 pages. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 66. Weight in Grams: 676.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474602983
ISBN
9781474602983
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.49

Paperback. Ground-breaking biography of the creator of fiction's best loved detective Num Pages: 600 pages, 40. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 45. Weight in Grams: 560.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753824283
ISBN
9780753824283
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.06

Paperback. The definitive biography of the poet who was almost as notorious for his 'rock 'n roll' lifestyle as his artistic work Num Pages: 544 pages, 16. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 130 x 37. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753817872
ISBN
9780753817872
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.99

Paperback. In 1926, Theodore "Tiger" Flowers became the first African American boxer to win the world middleweight title. This title uses the details of Flowers' life and career to discuss a range of issues related to race, sports, and celebrity culture. Num Pages: 232 pages, 18 b&w photos. BIC Classification: BGS; JFSL3; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 327.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Georgia Press
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780820329109
ISBN
9780820329109
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.22

Hardcover. In this full and frank memoir--a personal story of duty, family, justice, politics and resilience--New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reflects on his rise, fall, and rise in politics, and recounts his defining personal and political moments and tough but necessary lessons he has learned along the way.With 16-pages of color and black and white photos Num Pages: 528 pages, black & white halftones, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; BM; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 236 x 43. Weight in Grams: 742.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Harper
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062300089
ISBN
9780062300089
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.42

Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 36 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGS; WSQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 22. Weight in Grams: 449.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803254800
ISBN
9780803254800
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 25.52

Paperback. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was the founding father of the Turkish Republic. He transformed it from a battle-scarred ruin into a regional power and is still hailed as a hero today. Num Pages: 688 pages, 16pp illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVT; BGH; HBJD; HBJF; HBLW; HBWN; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 40. Weight in Grams: 466.
Publisher
John Murray
Number of pages
688
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719565922
ISBN
9780719565922
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.06

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: BG; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 11. Weight in Grams: 244.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Aboriginal Studies Press Australia
Number of pages
156
Condition
New
SKU
V9780855754594
ISBN
9780855754594
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.22

Paperback. Andrew Marr's vivid account of the Queen and her reign now available in paperback Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; 3JM; BGR; HBJD1; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 30. Weight in Grams: 384.
Publisher
Pan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprints
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330544160
ISBN
9780330544160
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.45

Paperback. A fascinating history of theatre told through the story of Britain's first ever pantomime clown Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 348. Laughter, Madness and the Story of Britain's Greatest Comedian. 464 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). A fascinating history of theatre told through the story of Britain's first ever pantomime clown. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BG. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 27. Weight: 348.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847677617
ISBN
9781847677617
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.07

Paperback. Villa Diodati. 1816. In a villa on the shore of Lake Geneva, Lord Byron, Percy Shelley, and his young wife Mary, gathered for the summer. For three glittering months, this party of young bohemians would share their lives, charged with sexual and artistic tensions. Num Pages: 464 pages, 16 pages of black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 29. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847678720
ISBN
9781847678720
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.50

Hardback. After a career playing for Hampshire, cut short by injury, John Holder, an immigrant from Barbados, turned his hand to umpiring. In 27 years, he officiated in 11 Tests and 23 one-day internationals. A Test of Character throws an interesting light on the job of an international umpire, with all its pressures, controversies and prejudices. Num Pages: 352 pages, separate colour picture section. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; BGSA; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 163 x 34. Weight in Grams: 630.
Publisher
Pitch Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785311772
ISBN
9781785311772
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 21.09

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781862274914
ISBN
9781862274914
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

paperback. A biography about the controversial Supreme Court Justice, Andrew Peyton Thomas. It explores Clarence Thomas' remarkable rise from a childhood of poverty in segregated Georgia to the nation's highest court. Num Pages: 672 pages, b&w photos. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 230 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1098.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Encounter Books United States
Number of pages
672
Condition
New
Edition
Revised ed.
SKU
V9781893554597
ISBN
9781893554597
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.23

Paperback. These memoirs of a senior civil servant based in Dublin, London and Belfast provide an insight into the conflicts associated with Home Rule, revolution and partition in Ireland. Series: Irish Narratives S. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; BGH; DNF; HBJD1; HBLW; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 130 x 9. Weight in Grams: 112.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Cork University Press
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781859183441
ISBN
9781859183441
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.64

Paperback. Explains how the author's life nearly ended when he was 16. He fell out of a haystack and became disabled. The fall destroyed all his hopes of an athletic career. Mark then switched to tennis, and became one of the world's leading wheelchair tennis players. This autobiography explains how he made it to the top. Num Pages: 242 pages, photographs throughout. BIC Classification: BGSA; VFJD; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 152. Weight in Grams: 304.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Melia Publishing Services Ltd
Number of pages
242
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
SKU
KLN0018177
ISBN
9780907633112
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.49

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