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Paperback. Like Bob Dylan and Neil Young, Tom Waits is a chameleonic survivor who's achieved long-term success while retaining cult credibility and outsider mystique. From his perilous 'jazzbo' years in '70s Los Angeles to the multiple-Grammy winner, this biography charts Waits' life step-by-step and album-by-album. Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 133 x 43. Weight in Grams: 490.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
640
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571235537
ISBN
9780571235537
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.63

paperback. This definitive history of one of the great iconic bands of the 1960s and 1970s, spans the entire course of American rock and roll, with a supporting cast that includes Bob Dylan, the Beatles, Janis Joplin, Muddy Waters, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and U2. Num Pages: 480 pages, 16. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 638.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Pimlico
Condition
New
SKU
9780712605403
ISBN
9780712605403
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.68

Paperback. The story of the night club impresario whose wildly successful interracial club, Cafe Society, changed the American artistic landscape forever Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 456 pages, 75 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJ; AVGJ; BGF; HBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 215 x 35. Weight in Grams: 656.
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252081811
ISBN
9780252081811
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99

Paperback. Tells the story of two Persian noblemen who have left their country - the modern Iran - to journey to Europe in search of wisdom. This title explains the libertarian, critical spirit of the early eighteenth century. Translator(s): Betts, C. J. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AFS; BG; BJ; DSBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 276.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1973
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140442816
ISBN
9780140442816
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.32

Paperback. The definitive biography of the father of modern Turkey, a powerful figure in the still-unfolding drama of the Middle East. Num Pages: 560 pages, 18, 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD; HBJF; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 42. Weight in Grams: 752.
Publisher
W&N London
Number of pages
560
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842125991
ISBN
9781842125991
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.49

paperback. A beautifully written memoir of nature, community, and poetry Num Pages: 212 pages. BIC Classification: BGLA; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
212
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781584657040
ISBN
9781584657040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 18.45

Hardback. Lives of the Caesars is a collection of biographical essays about Rome's most fascinating and influential emperors, from Augustus to Justinian. Written by authoritative experts in an accessible and lively style, this book examines 12 individuals who each placed their own distinctive stamp on one of the most significant periods in European history. Editor(s): Barrett, Anthony A. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 167 x 25. Weight in Grams: 672.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405127547
ISBN
9781405127547
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 113.94

Paperback. Cartography of high literary order, plotting routes, real and imagined, and putting an alternate landscape on the map Series: American Lives. Num Pages: 272 pages, 25 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; JFSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Edition
0th edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803239852
ISBN
9780803239852
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.10

Hardcover. Num Pages: 632 pages, Includes 24 b&w illustrations and 196 music examples. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JH; 3JJ; AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 166 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1112.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Ashgate Publishing Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
672
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859678094
ISBN
9780859678094
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 175.17

Hardback. Real Roy of the Rovers Stuff is the inside story told by the man who knows Roy Race better than anyone. Editor Barrie Tomlinson helped turn him into a national institution, and his book tells the story of Roy's career as player and manager and how he became one of football's most iconic names. Num Pages: 192 pages, includes separate colour picture section. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 242 x 22. Weight in Grams: 412.
Publisher
Pitch Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785312120
ISBN
9781785312120
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Oliver Cromwell is one of the most puzzling and controversial figures in English history. In this excellent introduction, Barry Coward uses Cromwell's own words and actions to analyse the life of Oliver Cromwell as a political figure and look at the historical problems associated with his exercise of power. Series: Profiles in Power. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 207 x 131 x 11. Weight in Grams: 262.
Publisher
Pearson
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780582437517
ISBN
9780582437517
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.66

Hardcover. Combining through Parker's stories, poems, articles, reviews, correspondence, and even her rare journalism and song lyrics, editor Barry Day has selected and arranged passages that describe her life and its preoccupations-urban living, the theater and cinema, battle of the sexes, and death by dissipation. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BG; G; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 512.
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Taylor Trade Publishing Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589790711
ISBN
9781589790711
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.82

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 8 pp colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 20. Weight in Grams: 250. Some minor shelf wear but remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
LIBERTIES PRESS
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KTJ0046807
ISBN
9781905483884
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The only oral, composite biography of Jack Kerouac. Being reissued, with a revised introduction,in the year of the film of his most famous novel, On the Road. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 252. An Oral Biography of Jack Kerouac. 368 pages, Illustrations, ports. The only oral, composite biography of Jack Kerouac. Being reissued, with a revised introduction,in the year of the film of his most famous novel, On the Road. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGL. Dimension: 195 x 129 x 24. Weight: 250.
Edition
Main
Publisher
Canongate Books
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857867643
ISBN
9780857867643
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.09

Paperback. This book contains 14 biographies written by people of all ages who have a learning disability. The authors discuss how these stories might be representative of other people with learning disabilities and what key themes may be identified from the stories. The pictorial form is accessible to people with learning disabilities. Num Pages: 144 pages, index. BIC Classification: BG; JFFG; JNSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 234.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853026904
ISBN
9781853026904
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.82

Paperback. The real story behind Dame Edna, the international superstar! Num Pages: 352 pages, 24. BIC Classification: APB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409120582
ISBN
9781409120582
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.26

Paperback. Much-loved cricket commentator, broadcaster and national treasure Brian Johnston now has a defintive biography - written by his son, Barry. Num Pages: 384 pages, 4 x 8pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: APW; BG; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 127 x 23. Weight in Grams: 280.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
New Ed
SKU
KNW0008531
ISBN
9780340824719
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.49

Paperback. .
Publisher
Barry Long Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Edition Unstated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781899324194
ISBN
9781899324194
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.52

Paperback. Num Pages: 262 pages. BIC Classification: BG; JFSJ1; VSP; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
Barry Long Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
262
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Condition
New
SKU
V9780950805085
ISBN
9780950805085
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.06

Paperback. Num Pages: 752 pages, 16. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 215 x 55. Weight in Grams: 796.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780221205
ISBN
9781780221205
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.77

Publisher
United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195305883
ISBN
9780195305883
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.54

Paperback. Num Pages: 680 pages, 195 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 163 x 34. Weight in Grams: 980.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
680
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780816641826
ISBN
9780816641826
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 23.21

Paperback. From his memorial in Washington and immortalization on Mount Rushmore, one might assume Abraham Lincoln was a national hero rather than a controversial president. Drawing on an array of material, this is a study of the role Lincoln's reputation and memory has played in American life. Num Pages: 382 pages, 48 halftones, 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 602.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
University of Chicago Press, 2000
Number of pages
382
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226741987
ISBN
9780226741987
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 28.00

Hardback. From his dazzling conducting debut in 1943 until his death in 1990, Leonard Bernstein's star blazed brilliantly. This biography examines Bernstein's career against the backdrop of cold war America - blacklisting by the State Department in 1950 and voluntary exile from the New York Philharmonic in 1951 for fear that he might be blacklisted. Num Pages: 296 pages, 9 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 580.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520257641
ISBN
9780520257641
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 38.20

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