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Biography: general
Hardback. This book follows the lives and careers of two Jewish boxers, Max Baer and Barney Ross. Fighting in the 1920s and 1930s when anti-Semitism was rampant, American Jews found symbols of strength and courage in these two world champions. This book provides a vivid picture of Baer and Ross as they fought opponents in the ring and prejudice outside it. Num Pages: 224 pages, 10 black & white halftones, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 3JJG; BGS; HBT; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 237 x 24. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442269323
- ISBN
- 9781442269323
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.49
€ 58.49
Hardback. This autobiography provides an insight into the life of James Thomas Flexner, a writer of biographies and studies of many well-known individuals, and details the influences of such friends as Bernard Berenson, Edward Hopper and Harry Hopkins. Num Pages: 510 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1027.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 510
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823216604
- ISBN
- 9780823216604
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.39
€ 114.39
Hardback. Al Giacco is the former chairman and CEO of Hercules. This book focusses on Giacco's role in key developments at Hercules, including establishing Hercules as a major player in the aerospace industry, providing troubleshooting leadership for the polymers division, restructuring Hercules to deal with the changes created by the energy crisis and more. Num Pages: 291 pages, 34ill. BIC Classification: BGB; KJC; KJH; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Associated University Presses United States
- Number of pages
- 291
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874138382
- ISBN
- 9780874138382
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.92
€ 135.92
Paperback. Maurice Rosenblatt was one of the behind-the-scenes engineers of the 1954 overthrow of Senator Joseph McCarthy, the anti-Communist chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. This book tells the story of the rise of McCarthy's power and Rosenblatt's role in effecting McCarthy's eventual censure by the Senate. Num Pages: 136 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; HBJK; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 255.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780295985947
- ISBN
- 9780295985947
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.58
€ 32.99
€ 29.58
Hardcover. This study of 13 personal accounts of the Mau Mau revolt by Kenyans, demonstrates that these memoirs serve to refute both the British version of the revolt and that of the leaders of the independent Kenyan state. It also points to the importance of Mau Mau in the making of modern Kenya. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; BG; HBJH; HBLW3; JPFN; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781555875374
- ISBN
- 9781555875374
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.66
€ 89.66
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Christian Focus
- Number of pages
- 207
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845507831
- ISBN
- 9781845507831
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.82
€ 11.99
€ 10.82
Paperback. An account, by his great-great-grandson, of Professor Matthew Heddle (1828-97, a larger-than-life character and one of Scotland's most famous mineralogists. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGT; PNV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Publisher
- NMSE - Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905267989
- ISBN
- 9781905267989
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.54
€ 19.99
€ 18.54
Num Pages: 354 pages. BIC Classification: BG; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 148 x 31. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Paul Dry Books, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589880269
- ISBN
- 9781589880269
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 23.63
€ 34.99
€ 23.63
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. Join England and Lions legend Matt Dawson for a perceptive and entertaining journey through 125 years of rich Lions rugby folklore. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 19. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755366026
- ISBN
- 9780755366026
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.78
€ 15.99
€ 11.78
Paperback. Num Pages: 560 pages, 78 black & white halftones, 1 maps, 1 charts. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint Edition of the Classic
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442236554
- ISBN
- 9781442236554
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.06
€ 22.06
Paperback. Henri Matisse was one of the most important and beloved artists of the twentieth century, rivalled only by his friend - and competitor - Pablo Picasso. This title reveals the origins of Matisse's astonishing talent and provides an insight into his life and work. Num Pages: 592 pages, 3 x 24pp. BIC Classification: ACX; AFC; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141030784
- ISBN
- 9780141030784
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 15.04
€ 23.99
€ 15.04
Paperback. Matilda, wife of William the Conqueror, was the first woman to be crowned Queen of England and formally recognised as such by her subjects. Beyond this, however, little is known of her. No contemporary images of her remain, and the chroniclers of her age left us only the faintest clues as to her life. Who was this spectral queen? Num Pages: 320 pages, col. Illustrations, maps, ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; BGR; HBJD1; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Vintage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099549130
- ISBN
- 9780099549130
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.95
€ 19.99
€ 14.95
Hardcover. The untold tale of Mathilde Wesendonck, the muse of many of Richard Wagner s greatest works Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Amadeus Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574674910
- ISBN
- 9781574674910
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.11
€ 48.11
Hardback. Editor(s): Burns, Robert G.; Weron, Aleksander; Szymaniec, Irena. Translator(s): Shenitzer, Abe. Series: Vita Mathematica. Num Pages: 491 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD; PBKF; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 491
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319219837
- ISBN
- 9783319219837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.28
€ 147.28
Hardcover. Editor(s): Matsumoto, Satomi; Iwate, Ueda. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 187 x 26. Weight in Grams: 878.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781619421530
- ISBN
- 9781619421530
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 231.72€ 156.76
€ 231.72
€ 156.76
Paperback. A masterful work of biography and art history, telling the story of the eminent Victorian designers William Andrews Nesfield and William Eden Nesfield, the development of their styles, and their legacy for British architecture and design. Num Pages: 228 pages, 1 figure, 58 B&W images, 50 colour images. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; AM; BGF; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 243 x 13. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Publisher
- James Clarke & Co Ltd United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780718893231
- ISBN
- 9780718893231
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.66
€ 64.66
Paperback. Before "Sex and the City" and Viagra[trademark], America relied on William Masters and Virginia Johnson to teach us everything we needed to know about what goes on in the bedroom. Including interviews with William Masters and Virginia Johnson, this title sheds light on the eternal mysteries of desire, intimacy, and the American psyche. Num Pages: 424 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; JHBK5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 144 x 33. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Publisher
- The Perseus Books Group United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Updated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465079995
- ISBN
- 9780465079995
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.96
€ 19.99
€ 14.96
Paperback. Masters of Doom' is the true inside story of John Carmack and John Romero, co-creators of the most innovative and notoriously successful video games in history - Doom and Quake. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGB; KNDH; UDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- Piatkus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780749924898
- ISBN
- 9780749924898
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.65
€ 16.99
€ 12.65
Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages, B/W photos throughout. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; BG; BTC; HBJK; JKVM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. Weight in Grams: 471.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781610396325
- ISBN
- 9781610396325
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.74
€ 19.99
€ 17.74