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Biography: general
Paperback. Peter 'Ginger' Baker is a legend. A pioneering drummer who transcends genre, he's done much to popularise world music with his fierce passion for the rhythms of Africa. He is that rare thing - both critically acclaimed and globally successful. He has also lived a life more rock'n'roll than most. Num Pages: 291 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- John Blake
- Number of pages
- 291
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844549665
- ISBN
- 9781844549665
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.89
€ 13.99
€ 10.89
Paperback. Born in Louisiana to a family legacy of great courage and greater madness, Jerry Lee Lewis was torn throughout his life between a harsh Pentecostal God and the Devil of alcohol, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. At twenty-one, he recorded "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On", which propelled him to stardom. Series: Penguin Magnum Collection. Num Pages: 288 pages, ports. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Re-issue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141041858
- ISBN
- 9780141041858
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.35
€ 17.99
€ 13.35
Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8pp b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; BGH; HBJD; HBWQ; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- Pimlico
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844130887
- ISBN
- 9781844130887
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.37
€ 17.99
€ 13.37
Paperback. John Maynard Keynes was one of the most influential economists of the twentieth century. His ideas have had a central influence on many of areas of economics used today, both in theory and practice. In this Very Short Introduction Lord Robert Skidelsky looks at Keynes's life, his philosophy, his theories, and the legacy he left behind. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 208 pages, Approx 5 black and white photos. BIC Classification: BG; KCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 111 x 11. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199591640
- ISBN
- 9780199591640
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.86
€ 11.99
€ 10.86
Paperback. John and Martha were an ambitious American couple. With six Harvard degrees between them, and living in the refined atmosphere of the Harvard campus, the last thing they expected was to become parents to a Down's Syndrome baby. This is their story. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; VFXB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 138 x 23. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780749921903
- ISBN
- 9780749921903
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.02
€ 13.99
€ 11.02
Paperback. Num Pages: 270 pages. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 240 x 23. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Publisher
- Gwasg Carreg Gwalch
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845275495
- ISBN
- 9781845275495
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.16
€ 14.16
Paperback. This is the biography of the much-loved dancer, Margot Fonteyn, generally considered to be the best British ballerina of her generation. She was one of the rare artists whose name means as much to the ordinary man and woman as to devotees of their particular art. Num Pages: 704 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: ASDL; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 44. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140165302
- ISBN
- 9780140165302
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.32
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€ 19.32
Paperback. This work concentrates on the life and writings of Shaikh Ahmad al-Alawi (d. 1934). It is an excellent introduction to the intellectual and practical sides of Sufism and has been considered as one of the most thorough studies on the subject produced by a Western scholar. Num Pages: 242 pages, 5 b&w halftones, indexes. BIC Classification: 1HB; 3JJC; 3JJF; 3JJG; BG; HRH; HRLP7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- The Islamic Texts Society United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 242
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Edition
- 3rd Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780946621507
- ISBN
- 9780946621507
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.46
€ 24.99
€ 18.46
Paperback. Presents an account of a season at a professional football club. The author charts the progress of Millwall during a season that begins with high hopes and ends with him on the transfer list. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJPL; BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 140.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140102901
- ISBN
- 9780140102901
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.08
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€ 11.08
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BG; BM; JFSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 16. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062376145
- ISBN
- 9780062376145
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Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.45
€ 15.99
€ 11.45
Paperback. Mary (1662-94), daughter of James, Duke of York, heir to the English throne, married William (1650-1702), son of William II of Orange (1626-50), Stadtholder of the Dutch republic, who was eleven years older than her. This dual biography deals with both the 'life and times' of the monarchs, and with England's place in Europe. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGR; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 276
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750945776
- ISBN
- 9780750945776
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Condition: New
€ 19.59
€ 19.59
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; AVH; BGF; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 135 x 201 x 12. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062293312
- ISBN
- 9780062293312
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Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.96
€ 18.99
€ 15.96
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455532
- ISBN
- 9780752455532
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.55
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€ 16.55
Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; 3JM; AVGN; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 196 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1126.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780718185756
- ISBN
- 9780718185756
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 20.56
€ 30.99
€ 20.56
Paperback. * A fascinating investigation of the creation of one of the most famous novels of all time Series: VMC. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 126 x 13. Weight in Grams: 142.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844080908
- ISBN
- 9781844080908
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.88
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€ 11.88
Paperback. Bringing together author's speeches, thoughtful journalism and passionate advocacy of often unconventional causes, this book showcases his powers of original thinking and communication over the decades. Editor(s): Winstone, Ruth. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; 3JM; BGHA; BJ; HBJD1; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 25. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784750329
- ISBN
- 9781784750329
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.81
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€ 11.81
Paperback. The autobiography of one of the greatest names in mountain climbing. Num Pages: 256 pages, 33. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co London
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753812662
- ISBN
- 9780753812662
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Hardcover. Num Pages: 159 pages, 237 b/w and color images. BIC Classification: BGR; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 224 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1146. A Guide to the Lives and Burial Places of British Monarchs. 159 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGR; HBJD1. Dimension: 287 x 224 x 19. Weight: 1152.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Number of pages
- 159
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764341298
- ISBN
- 9780764341298
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 25.12
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€ 25.12
Paperback. Rubin Carter is the Hurricane. A pistol shot in a bar room ruined his chances of becoming the middleweight champion of the world. But he did not fire the gun. Nineteen long years in prison, a massively high profile campaign to release him that failed, and the persistence of an unlikely supporter finally saw him free. Num Pages: 368 pages, (1 x 8pp b/w). BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGS; JFFJ; JFSL; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 113 x 23. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Publisher
- Harpercollins Pb
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841151304
- ISBN
- 9781841151304
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.92
€ 17.99
€ 12.92
Hardcover. In 1793 the Witts family arrived in Edinburgh for a stay of five years. A well-to-do family they were brought to near penury brought the failure of Edward Witts business. Within a few months Edward and Agnes had built a wide circle of friends and acquaintance in the upper echelons of society where Agnes's magnetic personality worked its magic. Editor(s): Sutton, Alan. Num Pages: 416 pages, 60 illustrations, 30 in colour. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; 3JF; BGHA; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 260 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1328.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781554845
- ISBN
- 9781781554845
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 23.75
€ 33.99
€ 23.75
Paperback. A candid, no-holds-barred romp through forty years of drugs, sex and rock n roll Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Main Market
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780330445047
- ISBN
- 9780330445047
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.73
€ 15.99
€ 11.73
Hardback. Num Pages: 261 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, 13 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3JJ; BGH; HBJF1; HBLW; HRAM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 217 x 21. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137565259
- ISBN
- 9781137565259
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.81
€ 122.81
Paperback. The definitive biography of one of the twentieth century's greatest writers Num Pages: 624 pages, 2 x 8pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 32. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719565557
- ISBN
- 9780719565557
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.49
€ 23.99
€ 16.49
paperback. Alain Prost is France's only F1 world champion. Ayrton Senna is the mercurial kid from a privileged background in Sao Paolo. As the great rivals raced to victory, their relationship deteriorated badly, beginning with the breaking of a gentleman's agreement. This title provides us an account of one of the all-time classic sporting rivalries. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSPC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 29. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- Arrow
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099528098
- ISBN
- 9780099528098
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.35
€ 17.99
€ 13.35