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Paperback. Dannie Abse's rich mixture of Welsh and Jewish backgrounds, and his dual occupations of doctor and author, have led to what is widely regarded as one of the most readable, humorous and poignant autobiographies since the war. Num Pages: 450 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 136 x 37. Weight in Grams: 598.
Publisher
Parthian Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
450
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908069726
ISBN
9781908069726
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Tells the story of the author's experiences as a young officer in the First World War. This title describes life in the trenches and how the dehumanizing horrors he witnessed left him shell-shocked. Series: Penguin Essentials. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; DSBH; DSC; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 112 x 23. Weight in Grams: 214.
Edition
01st Edition
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
368
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241951415
ISBN
9780241951415
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.52

Paperback. In 1929 the author went to live abroad permanently, vowing 'never to make England my home again'. This book is an account of his life up until that 'bitter leave-taking': from his childhood and desperately unhappy school days at Charterhouse, to his time serving as a young officer in the First World War that was to haunt him throughout his life. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; DSBH; DSC; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141184593
ISBN
9780141184593
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.02

hardcover. Num Pages: 262 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; BGA; HBJF; HBWQ; JWT; JWX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Ohio University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821412282
ISBN
9780821412282
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.11

Paperback. Mike Love is a founding member of the Beach Boys. With their lush vocals and endlessly inventive arrangements, the band forged art from songs about cars, surfing and first love. But beneath the Beach Boys' wholesome appearance lurked darker truths: drugs and dissent, deceit and betrayal. This book tells their story. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571324699
ISBN
9780571324699
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.67

Terry Gibbs, jazz vibraphonist and bandleader, was 12 years old when he began his career as a professional musician. This autobiography tracks jazz from the turbulent post-war years through the rise of bebop, traversing its changes through the eyes of a practitioner. A discography is included. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 368 pages, 33 b&w photographs, footnotes, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; AVGJ; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 29. Weight in Grams: 732.
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810845862
ISBN
9780810845862
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 89.50

paperback. An endless New England vacation becomes a way of life for one woman and her family Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEV; 3JM; BGA; JFSJ1; VFV; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 132 x 12. Weight in Grams: 260.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9781581573213
ISBN
9781581573213
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.69

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

Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: AVRL; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
KRF2233137
ISBN
9780241263150
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 4.99

Hardback. From rap superstar Lil Wayne comes the long-awaited GONE 'TIL NOVEMBER, a deeply personal and revealing account of his time spent incarcerated on Rikers Island for eight months in 2010. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: AVGR; BGFA; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 218 x 21. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
Bonnier Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781911274698
ISBN
9781911274698
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 17.82

Hardcover. The blazingly inventive, fictional autobiography of Mark Leyner, one of America's "rare, true original voices." (Gary Shteyngart) Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 215 x 24. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Condition
New
SKU
V9780316323253
ISBN
9780316323253
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 20.59

Paperback. New.
Edition
1st
Publisher
Veritas Publications
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
9781847300935
ISBN
9781847300935
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.89

Hardcover. Num Pages: 352 pages, photos. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BGSA; WSBX; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 241 x 28. Weight in Grams: 672.
Publisher
Empire Publications Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909360457
ISBN
9781909360457
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.20

Paperback. Num Pages: 572 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 41. Weight in Grams: 699.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Regnery Publishing Inc United States
Number of pages
572
Condition
New
SKU
V9781621574583
ISBN
9781621574583
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.67

Paperback. Tells the story of Ian Fleming at Goldeneye in Jamaica, where all his novels and stories on James Bond were written. This book includes interviews with Ian's family, his Jamaican lover Blanche Blackwell and many other islanders. It deals with Ian Fleming's life and work. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1KJWJ; BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 31. Weight in Grams: 390.
Publisher
Cornerstone
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099591740
ISBN
9780099591740
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.60

Paperback. The inspirational autobiography from Asia's first dinghy sailing gold medallist. A full-time athlete at 10 years old, Lijia was taken away from her parents and enrolled on the gruelling Chinese training regime. A rare insight into a world of relentless training and unquestioning compliance, this is the story of a young woman's will to succeed. Num Pages: 208 pages, 29 colour photos. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSSN3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 208.
Publisher
Fernhurst Books Limited
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909911475
ISBN
9781909911475
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.72

Paperback. The biography of one of West Ham United's greatest ever players and the history of the club during his time in claret and blue. During those dozen years, Len Goulden became an England star. In May 1938, he scored the final goal in the defeat of Germany; the game became infamous due to players being obliged to give a Nazi salute prior to kick off. Num Pages: 176 pages, 43 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781555699
ISBN
9781781555699
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.15

Paperback. The multi-millionaire businessman turned half a million copy-selling author of It's A Long Way From Penny Apples is back with an invaluable guide to making your dreams come true. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, map, ports. BIC Classification: BGB; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 180.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Publication date
2006
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KIN0004612
ISBN
9780340838983
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The multi-millionaire businessman turned half a million copy-selling author of It's A Long Way From Penny Apples is back with an invaluable guide to making your dreams come true. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, map, ports. BIC Classification: BGB; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 180. Good clear copy with some minor shelf wear
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KIN0032028
ISBN
9780340838983
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. 'Elite athletes aren't born. They're made.' Michael Johnson From a living icon of the Olympic Games - as both an athlete and now as a BBC broadcaster - Gold Rush is a compelling analysis of the fascinating combination of psychological and personal qualities, as well as internal and external factors, that go to create an Olympic champion. Num Pages: 320 pages, (1x8pp plates). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 126 x 24. Weight in Grams: 280.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007411931
ISBN
9780007411931
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.63

Paperback. Num Pages: 157 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1QFH; 2AB; BGA; DSBH; DSK; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 11. Weight in Grams: 120.
Publisher
Spinifex Press Australia
Number of pages
157
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781875559978
ISBN
9781875559978
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.98

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 108 x 28. Weight in Grams: 180.
Publisher
Bantam Books New York
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780553283310
ISBN
9780553283310
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.59

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

Paperback. Comedy writer, journalist, radio DJ and screenwriter Danny Baker charts his 30 years in showbiz. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APW; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753828939
ISBN
9780753828939
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.08

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