Biography: general
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Biography: general
Paperback. T S C Cooke joined the RAF as war began in 1939, aged 18, and trained to be a bomber pilot. Rising to the rank of squadron leader and decorated three times, Cooke bombed Berlin on 7 October 1940 in a Whitley Mk V, nearly ditching in the North Sea. This title presents his story. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BGH; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752480428
- ISBN
- 9780752480428
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. The extraordinary account of Margaret Thatcher's life up to her dramatic election as the first woman Prime Minister of England in 1979. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPN; BGHA; BM; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 135 x 47. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007456628
- ISBN
- 9780007456628
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.16
€ 26.99
€ 20.16
Paperback. Num Pages: 392 pages, 21 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGR; HBJD1; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300229721
- ISBN
- 9780300229721
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.14
€ 19.99
€ 16.14
Paperback. One puff adder, one antelope, one crocodile - This was the list of sick animals presented to the author on his first day as a new vet at London Zoo in 1951. And his time at the zoo didn't get any less strange or entertaining. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; MZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 13. Weight in Grams: 146.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857502605
- ISBN
- 9780857502605
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.59
€ 15.99
€ 14.59
Paperback. In August 1808, Sir Richard D Henegan landed in Portugal as part of the British army sent to stop the French invasion of the Iberian Peninsula and put an end to Napoleon's Imperial ambitions. He provides an account of life in the army, describing not only the dangers of fighting, but also the existence for the soldier in Wellington's army. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 10. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Publisher
- Nonsuch Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845880408
- ISBN
- 9781845880408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.45
€ 13.99
€ 13.45
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publications
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780791072233
- ISBN
- 9780791072233
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.88
€ 49.88
Paperback. The first hilarious volume of comedy writer, journalist, radio DJ and screenwriter Danny Baker's memoir, and now the inspiration for the major BBC series CRADLE TO GRAVE, starring Peter Kay. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 22. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780228778
- ISBN
- 9781780228778
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.23
€ 11.99
€ 10.23
Paperback. BIC Classification: BGA; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786063816
- ISBN
- 9781786063816
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.87
€ 13.99
€ 10.87
Paperback. Now in paperback, the New York Times-bestselling story of one woman's fundamentalist upbringing and the brave stand she took on behalf of the women in her community. Num Pages: 368 pages, 24 halftones & 1x16page insert b/w. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGXA; HRCC99. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 230 x 25. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown & Company
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781455527830
- ISBN
- 9781455527830
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.57
€ 23.99
€ 16.57
Paperback. Non-fans regard Celine Dion as ersatz and plastic, yet to those who love her, no one could be more real, with her impoverished childhood, her manager-husband's struggle with cancer, her knack for howling out raw emotion. This book documents author's brave and unprecedented year-long quest to find his inner Celine Dion fan. Series: 33 1/3. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 122 x 9. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Academic
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826427885
- ISBN
- 9780826427885
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.65
€ 13.99
€ 11.65
Paperback. Elie Wiesel was fifteen years old when he and his family were deported by the Nazis to Auschwitz. After the war, Wiesel studied in Paris and later became a journalist. During an interview with the distinguished French writer, Francois Mauriac, he was persuaded to write about his experiences in the death camps. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; HBJD; HBTZ1; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 3. Weight in Grams: 114.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140189896
- ISBN
- 9780140189896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.23
€ 11.99
€ 10.23
Paperback. Revealing what made him the top man, this book includes the author's thoughts and his memories of the classic years for football fans. With familiar faces presenting their comments, it shows just what it is that makes Bill Gardner unique among the toughest and the greatest of them all. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1x8 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 198. 288 pages, 1x8 b&w illustrations. Revealing what made him the top man, this book includes the author's thoughts and his memories of the classic years for football fans. With familiar faces presenting their comments, it shows just what it is that makes Bill Gardner unique among the toughest and the greatest of them all. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 18. Weight: 200.
- Publisher
- John Blake
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844542611
- ISBN
- 9781844542611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.87
€ 13.99
€ 10.87
Paperback. Tells the story of one of Britain's most iconic singers, the man who recorded the very first James Bond theme song ("From Russia with Love"), represented his country in Eurovision's Song Contest and Royal Command and recorded the international hits "Softly as I Leave You", "Born Free", "Walk Away" and "Portrait of My Love". Num Pages: 768 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 54. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Titan Books
- Number of pages
- 768
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857685612
- ISBN
- 9780857685612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.88
€ 17.99
€ 12.88
Paperback. Written by Britain's one of the most successful entrepreneurs, this book traces the author's financial and personal achievements from his childhood as a Pakistani immigrant to the phenomenal success of his first company and beyond. Num Pages: 400 pages, 3 x 4pp colour sections. BIC Classification: BGBA; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753515099
- ISBN
- 9780753515099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.16
€ 26.99
€ 20.16
Hardcover.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Little, Brown & Company
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- First Printing
- SKU
- KNW0008930
- ISBN
- 9780446530071
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.49
€ 5.49
Paperback. The Grimaldis of Monaco tells the remarkable history of the world's oldest reigning dynasty. Against all odds, they have proved themselves masterful survivors, still in possession of their lands and titles despite the upheavals of the French Revolution and the First and Second World Wars. Num Pages: 392 pages, 49 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: BGH; BGR; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493029211
- ISBN
- 9781493029211
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.32
€ 25.99
€ 19.32
Hardcover. Liz Fraser was one of British cinema's favourite leading ladies for three decades. Instantly recognisable as the star of five "Carry On" productions, she also appeared in the "Confessions" and "Adventures" films, as well as regularly appearing alongside such comedy legends as Tony Hancock and Peter Sellers. This book tells Liz's remarkable story. Num Pages: 248 pages, 50 colour and black-and-white. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 164 x 28. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Publisher
- Signum Books (Imprint of Flashpoint Media Ltd) United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780956653413
- ISBN
- 9780956653413
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 17.42
€ 25.99
€ 17.42
Paperback. On 30th April 1945 Germany is in chaos.. Hitler's Last Day: Minute by Minute is pure chronological narrative, as seen through the eyes of those who were with Hitler in those last tumultuous hours; those fighting in the streets of Germany; and those pacing the corridors of power in Washington, London and Moscow. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BGH; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Short Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780722771
- ISBN
- 9781780722771
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.44
€ 17.99
€ 13.44
Hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages, 122 photos. BIC Classification: 1KJW; BGF; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 33. Weight in Grams: 740. The Extravagent Life and Times of Colin Tennant (Lord Glenconner). 320 pages, 122 photos. Colin Tennant (Lord Glenconner) used his immense wealth to lead an eccentric lifestyle amongst a glittering set of friends. Yet he had immense vision and taste as shown by drive to make the Isle of Mustique one of the most excluive destinations in the world. A remarkable but often tragic life. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KJW; BGF; HBJK. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 33. Weight: 738.
- Publisher
- Bene Factum Publishing
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903071649
- ISBN
- 9781903071649
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.17
€ 26.99
€ 20.17
Paperback. In An Appetite for Wonder, the author brought us his memoir of the first 35 years of his life from early childhood in Africa to publication of The Selfish Gene in 1976. In this book, he continues his autobiography, following the threads that have run through the second half of his life so far. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: BGTA; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 33. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- Black Swan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552779449
- ISBN
- 9780552779449
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.96
€ 19.99
€ 14.96
Paperback. With access to hundreds of previously untapped documents, including the unpublished letters and diaries of members of Hirohito's royal court, historian Bix has traced the Japanese emperor's reign from 1926 to 1989, revealing surprising information about his role in World War II. of photos. Num Pages: 880 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; BGH; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 204 x 45. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062560513
- ISBN
- 9780062560513
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.37
€ 19.99
€ 14.37
Paperback. Jock Wallace wasn't just one of Scotland's outstanding football managers - he was a legend. But the road to the top was a tough one for big Jock, including a spell as a jungle fighter with the King's Own Scottish Borderers in war-torn Malaya, and in his fifties he was struck down by Parkinson's disease. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 pp. colour plate section. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Publisher
- Black and White Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845027902
- ISBN
- 9781845027902
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.62
€ 13.99
€ 10.62
Paperback. Admiral of the Fleet Lord 'Jacky' Fisher (1841-1920) was one of the greatest naval reformers in history. This book offer an evocation that is both biography and a love letter, an expression of the author's passionate interest in mavericks and outsiders, in travel, ships and the glorious pageantry of the British Empire in its prime. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGH; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 14. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571233045
- ISBN
- 9780571233045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.01
€ 17.99
€ 13.01
Paperback. An extraordinary story of one of the most audacious and greatest escapes in history. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750982368
- ISBN
- 9780750982368
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.44
€ 13.99
€ 13.44