Biography: general
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Biography: general
Paperback. The Macdonald sisters - Alice, Georgiana, Agnes and Louisa - started life among the ranks of the lower-middle classes. But as wives and mothers they made a single family of the poet Rudyard Kipling, the Pre-Raphaelite painter Edward Burne-Jones, Edward Poynter, and the Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin. This title presents Macdonald sisters' story. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations, tables, portraits, notes, index. BIC Classification: BGH; DSBF; DSK; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 29. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140284898
- ISBN
- 9780140284898
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.70
€ 23.99
€ 17.70
Paperback. A Child's War tells the story of Germany's occupation of Guernsey through the eyes of a young girl. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKX; BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 238. The Occupation of the Channel Islands Through a Child's Eyes. Illustrations, maps. A Child's War tells the story of Germany's occupation of Guernsey through the eyes of a young girl. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKX; BGA. Dimension: 235 x 166 x 7. Weight: 226.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848682054
- ISBN
- 9781848682054
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.61
€ 23.99
€ 17.61
Paperback. Drink, drugs, depression, sex scandals, financial meltdowns and health issues are some of the fights British boxers have faced once they've quit. A Champion's Last Fight examines just why and exactly some of Britain's greatest boxers have self-destructed in retirement, and tells the stories of former champions who've struggled outside the ring. Num Pages: 256 pages, colour photo section. BIC Classification: BGS; WSBX; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 217 x 28. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Pitch Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785311642
- ISBN
- 9781785311642
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.50
€ 17.99
€ 15.50
Hardcover. Faber joined the British Foreign Service in 1950, retiring in 1981. He served in seven embassies, from Baghdad, at the time of King Faisal's coronation, to The Hague, as the UK sought to join the European Community. This is a colourful chronicle of policies and places during some crucial times. Num Pages: 225 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGH; HBG; HBJD1; HBLW3; JPSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 22. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Publisher
- I. B. Tauris
- Number of pages
- 225
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860645945
- ISBN
- 9781860645945
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.42€ 54.16
€ 59.42
€ 54.16
Paperback. An inspiring story of resilience and the power of optimism - the true story of Alice Herz-Sommer, the world's oldest Holocaust survivor. Num Pages: 256 pages, 4 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD; HBLW; HBTZ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 132 x 17. Weight in Grams: 178.
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444737622
- ISBN
- 9781444737622
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.81
€ 15.99
€ 11.81
Paperback. An authoritative and illuminating profile of the new pope by two seasoned Vatican reporters - his humble background, his rise to the papacy and his compelling spiritual vision, illustrated with over 150 colour photographs. Num Pages: 160 pages, full-colour photographs. BIC Classification: BGX; HRCC7; HRCX1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 177 x 13. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Publisher
- SPCK Publishing
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780281071463
- ISBN
- 9780281071463
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.06
€ 18.99
€ 15.06
Paperback. Richard, brother of Dave 'A Child Called It' Pelzer, tells his harrowing story of being physically abused by his mentally unstable mother -- the Number 1 Sunday Times hardback bestseller. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; JFFE1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 109 x 22. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- KNW0005174
- ISBN
- 9780751536003
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Compiled by Herbert's son, this book is a poignant reminder of the terrible ordeal that so many brave young men had to face in order to defend king and country, and perhaps even more importantly, their families and homes. It reveals the tale of a nineteen-year-old caught up in the midst of one of history's darkest moments. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; 3JJH; BGH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752451695
- ISBN
- 9780752451695
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.71
€ 25.99
€ 22.71
Paperback. Offers an account of Walt Disney's own significant artistic creations, from the iconic Mickey Mouse to the Snow White in 1937, and an insightful history of the hugely successful entertainment behemoth he created, from Dumbo to Pixar's Toy Story, as well as the hugely popular theme parks. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472110565
- ISBN
- 9781472110565
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.85
€ 15.99
€ 11.85
Hardback. Covers a year of Pavel Weiner's life in the Theresienstadt transit camp in the Czech town of Terezin from April 1944 until liberation in April 1945. A Boy in Terezin registers the young boy's insights, hopes, and fears and recounts a passage into maturity during the most horrifying of times. Translator(s): Weiner, Paul; Weiner, Karen. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BGHA; BJ; HBTZ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Northwestern University Press
- Edition
- Tra
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810127791
- ISBN
- 9780810127791
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.19
€ 47.19
Hardback. The author is a stand-up comedian, idiot and feminist. This book details her twelve years of anonymous toil in the bowels of stand-up comedy and the sudden epiphany that made her, unbelievably, one of the most critically acclaimed British stand-up comedians this decade. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; ASZB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 224 x 31. Weight in Grams: 462. Good clean copy in dustwrapper with minor shelf wear and edgewear to DW
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KAC0004083
- ISBN
- 9781780892207
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.99€ 4.82
€ 17.99
€ 4.82
Hardback. The author is a stand-up comedian, idiot and feminist. This book details her twelve years of anonymous toil in the bowels of stand-up comedy and the sudden epiphany that made her, unbelievably, one of the most critically acclaimed British stand-up comedians this decade. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; ASZB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 224 x 31. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781780892207
- ISBN
- 9781780892207
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 6.00
€ 17.99
€ 6.00
Paperback. The author is a stand-up comedian, idiot and feminist. This book includes details of her twelve years of anonymous toil in the bowels of stand-up comedy and the sudden epiphany that made her one of the most critically acclaimed British stand-up comedians. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: ASZB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 196 x 26. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099590842
- ISBN
- 9780099590842
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.80
€ 15.99
€ 11.80
paperback. BIC Classification: BG. Dimension: 214 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Atria Books
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781451607086
- ISBN
- 9781451607086
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.70
€ 18.99
€ 16.70
Hardcover. Num Pages: 503 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; BGH; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 36. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Victoria University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780864738967
- ISBN
- 9780864738967
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.40
€ 41.40
Paperback. In this courageous and captivating autobiography, Mor vividly captures his early experiences of dissociation from his true existence - a common reaction by children suffering from repeated abuse. The path towards discovering his true identity and accepting himself takes him on a spiritual pilgrimage ending in the revelation of love and acceptance. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; MJNA; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843105732
- ISBN
- 9781843105732
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.84
€ 25.84
Paperback. Editor(s): Sanders, Mark A. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 b&w illustration. BIC Classification: BGA; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780816650095
- ISBN
- 9780816650095
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.20
€ 26.99
€ 25.20
paperback. A biography of a mathematical genius who at the age of thirty-one, suffered from a devastating breakdown and was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Yet after decades of leading a ghost-like existence, he was to re-emerge to win a Nobel Prize and world acclaim. Num Pages: 464 pages, 8pp b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; PBUD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 136 x 36. Weight in Grams: 512. Very good copy showing minor age and wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber London
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KMK0025754
- ISBN
- 9780571212927
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.12
€ 5.12
A Badger Boy in Blue: The Civil War Letters of Chauncey H. Cooke (Grea...
(With An Introduction And Appendix By William...
paperback. Chauncey Cooke enlisted in the Union army in 1862 at only sixteen, after lying about his age. His letters to family members paint a realistic and compelling picture of daily life in the Civil War. He also describes the boredom of camp, the chaos of battle, and the suffering caused by illness. Series: Great Lake Books Series. Num Pages: 144 pages, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 228 x 15. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Wayne State University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780814333433
- ISBN
- 9780814333433
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.49
€ 6.49
Paperback. From comedy star Chris Gethard, a collection of essays chronicling his bizarre childhood, awkward adolescence, and the hilarious misadventures that followed Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; BGFA; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 209 x 18. Weight in Grams: 280. True Tales of Seriously Poor Judgment and Stunningly Awkward Adventure. 256 pages, illustrations. Star of Comedy Central's "Big Lake", Chris Gethard has often found himself in awkward and often absurd situations that most people would have safely avoided. This title collects Gethard's most popular stories of growing up as an ill-fated nerd, forced to navigate the perils of adolescence with a name that spells, "Get-hard". Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: APB; BGFA; WH. Dimension: 174 x 209 x 18. Weight: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Da Capo Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306820304
- ISBN
- 9780306820304
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.31
€ 17.99
€ 15.31