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Biography: general
Paperback. Cardiff has always been a sporting city, producing several performers in rugby, cricket, football and many other sports. It is a city with a rich and proud sporting heritage with a long tradition of hosting national and international sporting events. This book celebrates the achievements of many of the city's sportspeople. Num Pages: 224 pages, 175. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; BGS; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752442860
- ISBN
- 9780752442860
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.71
€ 19.71
paperback. Alan Turing was the extraordinary Cambridge mathematician who masterminded the cracking of the German Enigma ciphers and transformed the Second World War. But his vision went far beyond this crucial achievement. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 768 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 2AB; BG; DSK; U. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 41. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Number of pages
- 624
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099116417
- ISBN
- 9780099116417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. A title that inspired the film The Imitation Game, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley, and which has received eight Oscar nominations, including: Best film; Best Actor in a Leading Role; Best Supporting Actress; Best Adapted Screenplay; and Alan Turing was the mathematician whose cipher-cracking transformed the Second World War. Num Pages: 768 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGT; GPJ; JWKF; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 41. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Film Tie-In
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781784700089
- ISBN
- 9781784700089
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.67
€ 14.99
€ 11.67
Hardback. Historians of labour, gender, and migration in the North Atlantic world will find More of a Man a valuable primary document of considerable insight and depth. All readers will find it a lively story of life in the nineteenth century. Num Pages: 492 pages, 14 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; BGH; BJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 35. .
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 3rd ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802097019
- ISBN
- 9780802097019
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 80.88
€ 80.88
Paperback. Presenting an account of one of the strangest episodes in British political history, this work tells of Shirley Porter's wealthy upbringing as the daughter of Jack Cohen, the founder of Tesco; her rise to power in Westminster; and about the scandal and its aftermath. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- Granta Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781862079229
- ISBN
- 9781862079229
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.81
€ 13.99
€ 10.81
hardcover. Thomas Bayes (1702-1761) was an English clergyman and mathematician. Until around 1950, he was considered a minor contributor to the history of mathematics, and if he was known at all it was because his name was attached to a simple theorem in the calculus of probabilities. This book talks about the life and work of this person. Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Num Pages: 670 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: BG; PBT; PBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1293.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 670
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387004990
- ISBN
- 9780387004990
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.59
€ 199.59
Paperback. Exploring the influence of race in foreign relations, this book examines the contributions of Andrew Young, an African American activist, politician, and diplomat to US foreign policy. It is suitable for those interested in diplomatic history and African American history. Series: Biographies in American Foreign Policy. Num Pages: 193 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLW3; JFSL3; JPS; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 193
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842029575
- ISBN
- 9780842029575
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.74
€ 65.74
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616086145
- ISBN
- 9781616086145
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.20
€ 29.99
€ 25.20
Hardcover. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BGL; DSBF; DSC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403974372
- ISBN
- 9781403974372
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.54
€ 66.54
Paperback. A lucid assessment of the achievements and films of actress Barbara Stanwyck. Celebrating her flexibility and range, Andrew Klevan explores Stanwyck's skilful execution in performance and her relation to the wider concerns of the classic Hollywood films she starred in, which include Stella Dallas, The Lady Eve and Double Indemnity. Series: Film Stars. Num Pages: 152 pages, 31 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APFB; BGF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 134 x 192 x 11. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 152
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844576487
- ISBN
- 9781844576487
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 26.96
€ 31.99
€ 26.96
Paperback. Explores the professional, personal, intellectual and practical origins of a practioner of Britain's naval command, to understand how the greatest warrior transformed the art of conflict, and enabled his country to survive the challenge of total war and international isolation. Num Pages: 480 pages, 16 colour plate section. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTM; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 36. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Publisher
- Faber and Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 356
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571212279
- ISBN
- 9780571212279
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.36
€ 17.99
€ 14.36
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
€ 106.30
€ 106.30
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.
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099284673
- ISBN
- 9780099284673
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
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€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
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€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
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€ 17.77
€ 23.99
€ 17.77
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€ 15.10
€ 19.99
€ 15.10
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€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
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
€ 29.90
€ 29.90
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€ 15.10
€ 19.99
€ 15.10
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€ 22.42
€ 30.99
€ 22.42
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€ 13.13
€ 17.99
€ 13.13
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€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
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€ 21.30
€ 25.99
€ 21.30