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Paperback. An introduction to the life and work of Walter Benjamin, the German-Jewish philosopher and literary and cultural critic. The text offers insight into Benjamin's complex relationships with Adorno, Brecht, Jewish Messianism and Western Marxism. Series: Weimar & Now: German Cultural Criticism. Num Pages: 316 pages, 1 port. BIC Classification: BG; HPCF; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 463.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520084001
ISBN
9780520084001
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 32.90

Paperback. The first definitive biography of Bob Hope, that makes the case that he was most important entertainer of the twentieth century. Num Pages: 576 pages, 16 page b&w photo insert. BIC Classification: APB; APT; ASZH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 35. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Simon & Schuster United States
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9781439140284
ISBN
9781439140284
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.71

Paperback. Num Pages: 156 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; HP; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 142 x 12. Weight in Grams: 214.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Wisdom Tree Publishers
Condition
New
SKU
V9788183282871
ISBN
9788183282871
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.31

Paperback. Here is the exciting story of Oklahoma University basketball coach Kelvin Sampson. Through personal interviews with the coach and some of his former players, author Steve Richardson weaves the story of one determined coach as he leads his team to the top. Num Pages: 274 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJM; WZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 435.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Republic of Texas Press,U.S. United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
SKU
V9781556229466
ISBN
9781556229466
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.05

Paperback. A celebration of the life of the much-loved cricket icon, Richie Benaud Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 25. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473627444
ISBN
9781473627444
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.20

Paperback. Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story is the last great untold rock-and-roll story, in the legend's own words. Num Pages: 512 pages, Two 16pp b&w insets. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 36. Weight in Grams: 392.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857861597
ISBN
9780857861597
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.28

Paperback. Series: Wisden Sports Writing. Num Pages: 320 pages, A plate section. BIC Classification: BGS; WSKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472920232
ISBN
9781472920232
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.99

Hardcover. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 255. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472944580
ISBN
9781472944580
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.46

Paperback. The critically acclaimed first-ever biography of New Orleans rock 'n' roll legend Fats Domino by a writer who obtained exclusive access to the reclusive singer Num Pages: 416 pages, 82 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: AVGK; AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 596. Fats Domino and the Lost Dawn of Rock 'n' Roll. 416 pages, 82 b&w photographs. Rock 'n' roll defined the last half of the 20th century, and while many think of Elvis Presley as the genre's driving force, the truth is that Fats Domino was the first to put it on the map with such hits as "Ain't That a Shame" and "Blueberry Hill". This is a biography of an extraordinary man and New Orleans at the birth of rock 'n' roll. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGK; AVGP; BGF. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 19. Weight: 522.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306815317
ISBN
9780306815317
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.82

Hardback. Examines Charlotte Armstrong's contribution to the suspense genre through an exploration of her childhood diaries, adult correspondence, published and cinematic works, reviews of those works, and the recollections of her agent, children, and grand children. Num Pages: 180 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL; DSBH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Associated University Presses United States
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9781575911229
ISBN
9781575911229
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 119.52

Paperback. "Originally published 2009"--T.p. verso. Num Pages: 552 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 231 x 39. Weight in Grams: 648.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harper
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062026675
ISBN
9780062026675
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.95

paperback. A biography of Eddie Collins, one of baseball's most consistently good batters, its best bunter and hit-and-run man, one of its craftiest base runners and finest defensive second basemen. It tells how, during his career, he was repeatedly referred to as the game's smartest player, both on and off the field. Num Pages: photos, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 653.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
McFarland & Company United States
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780786432875
ISBN
9780786432875
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.24

Paperback. The first comprehensive English-language Grossman biography Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; BG; HBJD; HBLW; JPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 154 x 25. Weight in Grams: 549.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252073526
ISBN
9780252073526
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 34.67

Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJC; 3JJF; BGH; HBJK; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 184 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1071.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Regnery Publishing Inc United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781621572701
ISBN
9781621572701
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.07

Paperback. The author's childhood in 1950s rural Oxfordshire and North Cornwall was idyllic. His parents were charming and gregarious, their five children much-loved and given freedom typical of the time. As he grew older, the holidays were filled with loud and lively parties in his parents' Cornish barn. This book charts his personal journey. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; 3JM; BGA; WB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 198 x 21. Weight in Grams: 254.
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
9780091949914
ISBN
9780091949914
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.53

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 380 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; BGB; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 714.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691633664
ISBN
9780691633664
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 171.20
€ 128.03

Paperback. Around about August 1948, Mr and Mrs Cyril Wakeman had an early night and some time later, at Perivale in Middlesex, Mrs Wakeman produced a bonny baby son. They named him Richard, but he quickly became known as Rick. Rick was a likeable little fellow who had a talent for the piano and for making trouble. Music became Rick's life. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 16. Weight in Grams: 188.
Publisher
Cornerstone United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848090057
ISBN
9781848090057
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.65

Paperback. Takes you on a trip of absurd excess, a cultural car crash of side-splitting hilarity and a glimpse (again) into the life of one of Britain's most legendary showmen, rock stars and all-time great raconteurs. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 18. Weight in Grams: 214.
Publisher
Cornerstone United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848091764
ISBN
9781848091764
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.73

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, full colour throughout. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; 3JM; BGFA; JFC; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 214 x 20. Weight in Grams: 446.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781471159152
ISBN
9781471159152
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.91

Paperback. Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas .. what could possibly go wrong? Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472223494
ISBN
9781472223494
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.73

Paperback. Num Pages: 704 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 46. Weight in Grams: 530.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007544769
ISBN
9780007544769
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.28

Paperback. "Kentucky Traveler" is a warm and honest memoir from the musical prodigy and legend who revived modern bluegrass music. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; AVGL; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 25. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Dey Street Books
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780061917349
ISBN
9780061917349
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. * The astonishing and bestselling autobiography of Ricky Tomlinson, one of Britain's best-loved actors and entertainers. Num Pages: 464 pages, Section: 24, b/w. BIC Classification: BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 34. Weight in Grams: 338. Clean copy showing some wear to spine and cover. Small tears to top and bottom of spine but remains a good copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KMK0002204
ISBN
9780751534030
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. Allows readers to celebrate the many accomplishments of Speaker Wright, and, through his eyes, to gain a greater understanding of many of the signature events of the twentieth century. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPN; BGH; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Texas Christian University Press
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875655062
ISBN
9780875655062
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.71

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