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Biography: general

Paperback. Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio lived the darkest and most dangerous life of any of the great painters. This book presents the readings of Caravaggio's pictures, which show how he created their drama, immediacy and humanity, and how completely he departed from the conventions of his time. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps. BIC Classification: ACQB; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 136 x 28. Weight in Grams: 436.
Edition
01st Edition
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
544
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241954645
ISBN
9780241954645
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.55

Paperback. Girolamo Cardano was a leading astrologer of his day, and his predictions won him access to some of the most powerful people in 16th-century Europe. The author invites readers to follow the astrologer's career and explore the art and discipline of astrology in the hands of a brilliant practitioner. Num Pages: 304 pages, 22 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; BG; HBJD; HBLH; VXFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674006706
ISBN
9780674006706
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 30.03

Paperback. Cardiff has always been a sporting city, producing several performers in rugby, cricket, football and many other sports. It is a city with a rich and proud sporting heritage with a long tradition of hosting national and international sporting events. This book celebrates the achievements of many of the city's sportspeople. Num Pages: 224 pages, 175. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; BGS; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 514.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752442860
ISBN
9780752442860
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 19.71

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 294 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; 3JB; BGX; HBJK; HRAX; HRCC93. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 571.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691651866
ISBN
9780691651866
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 151.50

Paperback. *The long-awaited second volume of the definitive biography of Elvis Presley. Num Pages: 784 pages, 16pp b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJPK; 3JJPL; AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 50. Weight in Grams: 528.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349111681
ISBN
9780349111681
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.77

paperback. This book contains the inspiring stories of U.S. health care volunteers who traveled abroad to provide humanitarian aid to patients in Third World and war-torn countries. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGT; MBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Fairview Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781577491286
ISBN
9781577491286
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.53

Hardback. Carl Davis's fascinating story gives an insight into the prolific composing and conducting career of one of the world's most celebrated film and television composers. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; 3JM; AVH; AVQ; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 274 x 27. Weight in Grams: 570.
Publisher
Faber Music Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571539581
ISBN
9780571539581
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 37.47

Paperback. Carl Hagenbeck was the nineteenth century's foremost animal trader and ethnographic showman, known for his enormously popular displays of people, animals, and artefacts gathered from all corners of the globe. This book locates Hagenbeck's myriad enterprises in the context of colonialism and nascent globalization; and ethnography and anthropology. Series: McLellan Endowed Series. Num Pages: 376 pages, 85 illus., 14 in color. BIC Classification: BG; HBJD; JFCA; WNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 255 x 26. Weight in Grams: 940.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Washington Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295988337
ISBN
9780295988337
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.36

Paperback. 'Most appealing and complete presentation of Jung to the general reader since Man and His Symbols .. would make a popular textbook, perfect for the undergraduate.' Dr. John Beebe, President, C.G.Jung Institute of San Francisco Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; BGT; JMAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 256 x 25. Weight in Grams: 872.
Publisher
Watkins Media
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780288314
ISBN
9781780288314
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.27

Paperback. An illuminating biography of the pioneering psychiatrist Carl Rogers. Num Pages: 288 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; MMH; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 158 x 13. Weight in Grams: 378.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780094801004
ISBN
9780094801004
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.26

Hardback. * Carl Schmitt is widely recognized as one of the most important political theorists of the 20th century and his work has been hugely influential in many fields including politics and theology. Num Pages: 700 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HPCF; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 230 x 63. Weight in Grams: 1258.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745652245
ISBN
9780745652245
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.61

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; JPA; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 799.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691641492
ISBN
9780691641492
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 171.51

Hardback. A biography of Carl Schurz, a German who took part in the 1848 revolution. He then went to America, where his ethnic connections enabled him to enter politics. He eventually became Secretary of the Interior. This book sheds light on the problems of immigration and the retention of ethnic identity. Series: North's Civil War. Num Pages: 386 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGH; JFFN; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 828.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
386
Condition
New
Edition
2nd ed.
SKU
V9780823218547
ISBN
9780823218547
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 103.82

Paperback. A biography of Carl Schurz, a German who took part in the 1848 revolution. He then went to America, where his ethnic connections enabled him to enter politics. He eventually became Secretary of the Interior. This book sheds light on the problems of immigration and the retention of ethnic identity. Series: North's Civil War. Num Pages: 386 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGH; JFFN; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 150 x 25. Weight in Grams: 592.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
386
Condition
New
Edition
2nd ed.
SKU
V9780823218554
ISBN
9780823218554
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 42.18

Carl Blegen is the most famous American archaeologist ever to work in Greece. Here is presented his biography, detailing his multifaceted life as an instrumental element in creating the field of Aegean prehistory and his role in the social and intellectual community of Athens. Editor(s): Vogeikoff-Brogan, Natalia; Davis, Jack L.; Florou, Vasiliki. Num Pages: 252 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; BG; HD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 616.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Lockwood Press United States
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
SKU
V9781937040222
ISBN
9781937040222
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.26

Hardcover. Series: Italian and Italian American Studies. Num Pages: 375 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BGH; JPW; KNXB2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403964786
ISBN
9781403964786
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.74

paperback. This text looks at the life of John Emory Bryant, a veteran of the Civil War who became a Carpetbagger in Georgia during the reconstruction era. It looks at his life in the army, and his work with the Freedman's Bureau, an organization designed to protect and assist newly freed slaves. Series: Reconstructing America. Num Pages: 238 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 149 x 14. Weight in Grams: 347.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
Edition
2nd Edition
SKU
V9780823219384
ISBN
9780823219384
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.36

Hardback. This text looks at the life of John Emory Bryant, a veteran of the Civil War who became a Carpetbagger in Georgia during the reconstruction era. It looks at his life in the army, and his work with the Freedman's Bureau, an organization designed to protect and assist newly freed slaves. Series: Reconstructing America. Num Pages: 238 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 151 x 19. Weight in Grams: 519.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823219377
ISBN
9780823219377
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 110.70

Paperback. For the Anfield faithful, Jamie Carragher represents everything that is great about Liverpool Football Club, prompting the Kop to sing 'we all dream of a team of Carraghers'. This autobiography reveals what made him discard his blue Evertonian roots to become a fully fledged Red and how he mended his wild ways to become a true professional. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 34. Weight in Grams: 396.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Corgi
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552157421
ISBN
9780552157421
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.49

Hardback. Num Pages: 184 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBEN; BG; WSXF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 205 x 17. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Stackpole Books United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780811703536
ISBN
9780811703536
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.29
€ 55.80

Paperback. Ben Cohen's dad didn't know anything about the sport his young son had taken up, but he was happy to drive him to practice, and was soon helping out at the club. When his business went bankrupt money was tight, but Ben's hard working parents inspired their son to put his all into rugby. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 197 x 22. Weight in Grams: 248.
Publisher
Ebury Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785031298
ISBN
9781785031298
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.45

Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 130. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Gefen Publishing House Israel
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9789652298553
ISBN
9789652298553
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.29

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
158
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752447056
ISBN
9780752447056
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. The ultimate biography of this ever-popular star and icon, from a young Cambridge don who has already made his name with a much praised biography of Marilyn Monroe. Num Pages: 432 pages, (2x8 page section). BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 30. Weight in Grams: 364.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Fourth Estate
Condition
New
SKU
9781857025743
ISBN
9781857025743
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.30

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