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Hardback. Posterity remembers Lady Godiva for her naked horseback ride through the city of Coventry, but that is only part of her story. This book investigates who Lady Godiva really was and traces the evolution of the Godiva legend from its first appearance in the 13th century through to the present day. Num Pages: 176 pages, 11. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 168 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405100465
ISBN
9781405100465
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 147.18

Paperback. * Traces the erotic myth of Lady Godiva back to its medieval origins. * Based on scholarly research but written to be accessible to general readers. * Combines history, literature, art and folklore. * Focuses on the twin themes of voyeurism and medievalism. Num Pages: 176 pages, 11. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 10. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405100472
ISBN
9781405100472
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.22

Paperback. Widely regarded as the best British painter since Turner, very little is known about Francis Bacon's life. This book gives us an insight into Bacon's genius. Num Pages: 312 pages, 1. BIC Classification: ACX; AFC; AGB; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 298.
Publisher
Vintage
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099307815
ISBN
9780099307815
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.43

Paperback. For 14 years between 1965 and 1978, Edouard Louis Joseph Merckx simply devoured his rivals, their hopes and their careers. His legacy resides as much in the careers he ruined as the 445 victories; including five Tour de France wins and all the monument races; he amassed in his own right. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DDB; BGS; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 126 x 24. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Ebury Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091943165
ISBN
9780091943165
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.55

Hardback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2022
Publisher
Pan Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
Main Market
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781509801572
ISBN
9781509801572
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 22.12

Hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; BGH; HBJF1; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 490.
Publisher
Wiley
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471789611
ISBN
9780471789611
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 23.57

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Quest Books,U.S. United States
Edition
1st Quest Ed
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780835607940
ISBN
9780835607940
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 28.36

Paperback. .
Publisher
University of Massachusetts Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9781558492769
ISBN
9781558492769
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.08

Paperback. Num Pages: 60 pages. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 155 x 5. Weight in Grams: 90. 60 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGL. Dimension: 209 x 155 x 5. Weight: 90.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Richard Hollis
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
60
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905512751
ISBN
9781905512751
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.12

Paperback. At last available in a modern, annotated edition, these tales describe combat at sea, extraordinary escapes, and religious conversion, but they also illustrate the power, prosperity, and piety of Muslims in the early modern Mediterranean. Editor(s): Vitkus, Daniel J. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1HB; 3J; BGH; HBJH; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 566. Barbary Captivity Narratives from Early Modern England. 416 pages, illustrations, maps. Editor(s): Vitkus, Daniel J. At last available in a modern, annotated edition, these tales describe combat at sea, extraordinary escapes, and religious conversion, but they also illustrate the power, prosperity, and piety of Muslims in the early modern Mediterranean. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1HB; 3J; BGH; HBJH; HBLL. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 21. Weight: 548.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231119054
ISBN
9780231119054
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.78

Hardback. Editor(s): Watermeier, Daniel J. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; ANB; BGF; BGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 657.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691647234
ISBN
9780691647234
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 172.23

Paperback. By analysing writings of 'the Jeffersonian Circle,' Boorstin explores concepts of God, nature, equality, toleration, education and government in order to illuminate their underlying world view. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 134 x 18. Weight in Grams: 350.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226064970
ISBN
9780226064970
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.12

Paperback. "Originally published in German in 2007 under the title Susan Sontag: Geist und Glamour." Translator(s): Dollenmayer, David. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Northwestern University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810125834
ISBN
9780810125834
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.43

Paperback. An epic true-life journey to the heart of Hitler's Berlin. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; BTP; WSSN7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 27. Weight in Grams: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
9781447210986
ISBN
9781447210986
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.14

Hardback. This is the first biography of the musician, conductor, and director Sarah Caldwell, an indomitable force for opera in America, and the first woman to conduct at the Metropolitan Opera. Num Pages: 334 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; AVGC9; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 649.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
334
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810859470
ISBN
9780810859470
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.19

Paperback. This is the first biography of the musician, conductor, and director Sarah Caldwell, an indomitable force for opera in America, and the first woman to conduct at the Metropolitan Opera. Num Pages: 334 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; AVGC9; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 535.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
334
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810861107
ISBN
9780810861107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 109.13

Series: Screen Classics. Num Pages: 408 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APFB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 825.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813165967
ISBN
9780813165967
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.69

Paperback. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Inner Traditions
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780892816200
ISBN
9780892816200
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. From humbling beginnings in County Donegal in Ireland to worldwide recording success, Daniel O'Donnell recounts the incredible story of his life, charting the ups and downs with remarkable honesty. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2x8pp b&w photo section. BIC Classification: AVGL; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 23. Weight in Grams: 208.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Virgin Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753509784
ISBN
9780753509784
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.78

Hardback. This is the first scholarly biography of Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936) in any language. Based upon a wealth of archival material, it weaves his life and science into some 100 years of Russian history and offers a fundamental reinterpretation of his scientific style and his famous research on conditional reflexes. Num Pages: 880 pages, 47 illus. BIC Classification: BGT; JMM; MBX. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1420.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199925193
ISBN
9780199925193
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 38.46

Paperback. Num Pages: 488 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JH; BGH; JMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 204 x 33. Weight in Grams: 512.
Publisher
New York Review Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780940322202
ISBN
9780940322202
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.70

Henry Watterson (1840-1921), editor of the "Louisville Courier-Journal" from the 1860s through WWI, was one of the most important and widely read newspaper editors in American history. This book combines biographical narrative with an evaluation of Watterson's unique involvement in the politics of free trade and globalization. Series: Topics in Kentucky History. Num Pages: 352 pages, 30 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 617.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813124179
ISBN
9780813124179
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.87

Paperback. Num Pages: 432 pages, 1x 8pp insert b/w. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGB; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 135 x 203 x 34. Weight in Grams: 378.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781455518722
ISBN
9781455518722
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.46

Hardback. How to Think Like Bill Gates reveals the key motivations, decisions and philosophies that made Gates a name synonymous with success. Studying how he honed his business acumen, faced down all competitors, overcame adversity and stood strong in the face of overwhelming odds, you too can learn to think like Bill Gates. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BGB; UB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 207 x 137 x 27. Weight in Grams: 370. Good clean copy in dustwrapper. DW with light wear.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Michael O´Mara Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
SKU
KTG0016710
ISBN
9781782433736
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardback. How to Think Like Churchill looks at defining moments in Churchill's life and reveals the key principles, philosophies and decisions that made him the man we remember him as. Studying how he accomplished what he did, how he overcame adversity and stood strong in the face of overwhelming odds, you too can learn to think like Churchill. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD1; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 137 x 25. Weight in Grams: 360.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Michael O´Mara Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
KHN0002483
ISBN
9781782433217
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. A fascinating and touching memoir from real-life Rain Man, Daniel Tammet, who has the extremely rare condition Savant Syndrome Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 208.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Trade Paperback Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340899755
ISBN
9780340899755
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.58

Hardback. Before his presidency, from 1836 to 1861, Abraham Lincoln practiced law in the courts of central Illinois. This title addresses his quarter-century law career. It presents documents from more than fifty of Lincoln's important, or representative cases. Editor(s): Stowell, Daniel W. Num Pages: 2328 pages, 73 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; LAT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 190. Weight in Grams: 3629.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Edition
annotated ed
Number of pages
2328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813926063
ISBN
9780813926063
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 499.70

Paperback. A biography of Agnetha Faltskog, one of the most successful and enigmatic performers in the last fifty years of popular music. From her beginnings as a teenage singer in Sweden in the 1960's, through her decade of global superstardom with ABBA, to the years of self-imposed exile that followed, Agnetha's life and career has fascinated millions. Num Pages: 208 pages, 26 colour and black & white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DNS; 3JJ; AVG; AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 17. Weight in Grams: 354.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781555217
ISBN
9781781555217
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.93

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Five Leaves Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
148
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907869006
ISBN
9781907869006
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 15.12

Hardcover. Sidney Bechet ranks among the greatest of the early masters of jazz, up there with Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie. Born of a Creole family in New Orleans, and very conscious of the evils of slavery, his genius flowered at an early age. He is acknowledged as the greatest ever player of the soprano saxophone and he also played th Num Pages: 204 pages, pictures. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; AVRN; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 900.
Publisher
Books of Africa Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780992686345
ISBN
9780992686345
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.09

Paperback. .
Publisher
Beacon Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780807072516
ISBN
9780807072516
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.29

paperback. Danielle Steel's powerful, personal story of the 19-year-old son she lost to the masked killer called manic depression recounts the author's tender, painful memories and shares Nick's remarkable journals, bringing readers a haunting duet between a singular young man and the mother who loved him. Includes a new Afterword by the author. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: AVGU; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 27. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Corgi
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552164191
ISBN
9780552164191
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.61

Paperback. Translator(s): Anemone, Anthony; Scotto, Peter. Series: Cultural Revolutions: Russia in the Twentieth Century. Num Pages: 600 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DV; BGL; DCF; DQ; DSB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 812.
Publisher
Academic Studies Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781618113726
ISBN
9781618113726
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.80

Paperback. Dannie Abse's rich mixture of Welsh and Jewish backgrounds, and his dual occupations of doctor and author, have led to what is widely regarded as one of the most readable, humorous and poignant autobiographies since the war. Num Pages: 450 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 136 x 37. Weight in Grams: 598.
Publisher
Parthian Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
450
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908069726
ISBN
9781908069726
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.15

Paperback. Even when she was at the top of her fame as a star of East Enders, behind the scenes Danniella was tearing her life apart. For a while she was the nation's most famous drug addict. This is her story of recovery from the despair of addiction, told with total emotional honesty and courage. Num Pages: 384 pages, 1 8pp b&w photo section. BIC Classification: BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 111 x 25. Weight in Grams: 244.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340898871
ISBN
9780340898871
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.16

Paperback. Comedy writer, journalist, radio DJ and screenwriter Danny Baker charts his 30 years in showbiz. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APW; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753828939
ISBN
9780753828939
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.75

Paperback. The first hilarious volume of comedy writer, journalist, radio DJ and screenwriter Danny Baker's memoir, and now the inspiration for the major BBC series CRADLE TO GRAVE, starring Peter Kay. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 22. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780228778
ISBN
9781780228778
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.05

Paperback. The dazzlingly funny second volume of Danny Baker's memoirs: the television years. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: APW; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 25. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780226088
ISBN
9781780226088
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.44

Paperback. Surprising, fearless and laugh out loud funny, this is the world according to Danny Dyer Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGFA; WHG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 218.
Publisher
Quercus Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784297435
ISBN
9781784297435
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.62

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: ACX; AFF; AGB; BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
Hyperion United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781401307950
ISBN
9781401307950
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.55

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