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Biography: general
Paperback. Lyrical and gritty, this authentic coming-of-age story about a border-town family in Brownsville, Texas insightfully illuminates a little-understood corner of America. Num Pages: 456 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 140 x 33. Weight in Grams: 28.
- Publisher
- Lyons Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762779192
- ISBN
- 9780762779192
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.71
€ 18.99
€ 15.71
Paperback. Everyone knows the story of Mike Tyson's decline and fall, but what happened to the men he defeated during his irrepressible prime? This title deals with these men, tracing their lives from their upbringings and years of promise to their encounters with Tyson. It explores the pain they felt in defeat and their subsequent search for self-respect. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 218 x 20. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- Vintage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780224083225
- ISBN
- 9780224083225
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.80
€ 15.99
€ 11.80
Hardcover. King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand is the world's longest reigning living monarch - an achievement few would have predicted when the Thai king acceded the throne after the mysterious death of his brother in 1946. This book tells the story of one of the world's longest reigning and most revered monarchs. Editor(s): Grossman, Nicholas; Faulder, Dominic. Num Pages: 400 pages, over 750 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMT; BGH; HBJF; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 206 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1986.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Editions Didier Millet Pty Ltd Singapore
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789814260565
- ISBN
- 9789814260565
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 37.07
€ 40.99
€ 37.07
Paperback. The definitive biography of the war poet - 'Dominic Hibberd has probably done more more than any other individual to illuminate Owen's life and work. His new Life is a triumph .. it is difficult to believe it will ever be superseded' Mark Bostridge, The Independent on Sunday Num Pages: 592 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 36. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Number of pages
- 584
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753817094
- ISBN
- 9780753817094
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.35
€ 17.99
€ 13.35
Paperback. In this biography of Akhenaten, Dr Montserrat makes the point that our view of Akhenaten has never been based purely on historical or archaeological knowledge, but is a cultural hallucination, influenced by Western desires about ancient Egypt and modern struggles for legitimation and authority. Num Pages: 240 pages, 21 line drawings, 22 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; BGH; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 219
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415301862
- ISBN
- 9780415301862
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.78
€ 49.78
Paperback. * A vivid and charming memoir of Gypsy life in the 1950s Num Pages: 352 pages, Integrated: 16, b/w drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JJPG; BGA; HBJD1; HBTB; JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Digital original
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349000039
- ISBN
- 9780349000039
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.88
€ 15.99
€ 11.88
Hardcover. This enchanting collection brings together hundreds of Winston Churchill's wittiest remarks, as a record of all that was best about this endearing, conceited, talented and wildly funny Englishman. Num Pages: 162 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 136 x 19. Weight in Grams: 304. Clean copy with some shelf wear, minor nicks and bumps on dustwrapper but otherwise clean
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Michael O'Mara
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- KSS0005300
- ISBN
- 9781854795298
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. A collection of informal interviews and memoirs of sixteen prominent members of the mathematical community of the twentieth century, many still active. Editor(s): Albers, Donald J.; Alexanderson, Gerald L. Num Pages: 352 pages, 188 halftones. BIC Classification: BGT; PBX; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 249 x 228 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1064.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691148298
- ISBN
- 9780691148298
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.22
€ 40.99
€ 29.22
Paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages, 14 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; BGH; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493026142
- ISBN
- 9781493026142
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.97
€ 18.99
€ 16.97
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Feral House
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780922915705
- ISBN
- 9780922915705
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.77
€ 20.99
€ 16.77
Paperback. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 204 x 5. Weight in Grams: 130.
- Publisher
- Sandpiper
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780618152391
- ISBN
- 9780618152391
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.39
€ 9.39
Paperback. Don Camsell joined the SBS in 1974. From Oman to the hills of Port Stanley, from the bottom of Giralter harbour to the deep, cold, black waters of Loch Long and from the QE2 to the back alleys of Belfast, his new role demanded that he fought in just about every theatre of war - overt or covert. Num Pages: 256 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: BGA; JWF; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 109 x 16. Weight in Grams: 140.
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753505120
- ISBN
- 9780753505120
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.77
€ 20.99
€ 16.77
Paperback. Num Pages: 234 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJP; 3JM; BGSA; WSBX; WSWY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 281 x 209 x 23. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Anchor Canada
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780385681100
- ISBN
- 9780385681100
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.68
€ 21.99
€ 18.68
Hardback. Soap star Don Diamont's most interesting storyline to date is being the real-life father and ringleader of his seven rambunctious boys. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 138. .
- Publisher
- Little, Brown & Company
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781455568918
- ISBN
- 9781455568918
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.82
€ 30.99
€ 22.82
paperback. "Farr's book assesses Horne's command style, his relationship with the Canadians and his dealings with the commander-in-chief; this is where the value of the book lies, and that value is considerable. Farr has plugged quite a considerable gap in the biographical writings of the war. Num Pages: 320 pages, 18 ills, 23 maps. BIC Classification: 3JJF; BGH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 148 x 24. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Helion & Company United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906033477
- ISBN
- 9781906033477
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.64
€ 40.99
€ 28.64
Paperback. The Eagles wrote the soundtrack to the Seventies and Eighties - and even now their albums top the charts. But backstage, there were no peaceful, easy feelings.. Num Pages: 352 pages, 24. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 28. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- PHOENIX
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753826775
- ISBN
- 9780753826775
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.50
€ 23.50
Paperback. When Fred Dibnah debuted on television in 1979, British audiences immediately embraced a new cultural icon. This title includes colourful tales told by Fred himself, recounting key moments in his life, his experiences as a steeplejack, his fascination with machinery, his work as an engineer, craftsman, artist, inventor and steam enthusiast. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849900539
- ISBN
- 9781849900539
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.61
€ 23.99
€ 16.61
Paperback. George Washington remains the most most enigmatic figure of the American War of Independence. These essays look at both his personal life and character, and his public life as a soldier and political figure. The introduction looks at how Washington has been treated by historians. Editor(s): Higginbotham, R. Don. Num Pages: 352 pages, 6 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813920061
- ISBN
- 9780813920061
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.23
€ 37.23
Hardback. Sealing wars and maritime history are brought into focus in this vivid account of the life of the Alex MacLean, the inspiration for Jack London's Sea-Wolf. Num Pages: 416 pages, 11 b/w photos. BIC Classification: BGH; HBTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 4217. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774814713
- ISBN
- 9780774814713
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.81
€ 112.81
Paperback. McCullin grew up in London during the aftermath of World War II. He has spent a large part of his life photographing wars in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. In this book he writes of the deprivation of his childhood and the much greater misery and horror he has witnessed during his career. Num Pages: 320 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: AJC; BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- VINTAGE (RAND)
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099437765
- ISBN
- 9780099437765
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47