Biography: general
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Biography: general
Paperback. Every document in "The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein" appears in the language in which it was written. This title presents the English translations of those non-English materials. Editor(s): Schulmann, Robert; Janssen, M.; Illy, Jozsef. Translator(s): Engel, Alfred; Schucking, Engelbert. Series: The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein. Num Pages: 464 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJF; BGA; PDX; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 914.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691017341
- ISBN
- 9780691017341
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.42€ 57.30
€ 73.42
€ 57.30
Paperback. Kelly Holmes made history when she brought home double gold in the 2004 Olympics, becoming a national hero. This autobiography reveals the times she fought back tears to battle against injury and win gold, and the emotional decision she made to retire from athletics. It offers a tale of triumph over adversity and a model for readers of all ages. Num Pages: 352 pages, 2x8 b/w illustration sections. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753513170
- ISBN
- 9780753513170
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.04
€ 19.99
€ 15.04
Paperback. Eminent Victorians is a groundbreaking work of biography that raised the genre to the level of high art. It replaced reverence with scepticism and Strachey's wit, iconoclasm, and narrative skill liberated the biographical enterprise. His portraits of Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Thomas Arnold, and General Gordon changed perceptions of the Victorians for a generation. Editor(s): Sutherland, John. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1 halftone. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199555017
- ISBN
- 9780199555017
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.53
€ 15.99
€ 12.53
Paperback. The definitive biography of Michael Jackson, fully updated. Num Pages: 768 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 47. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 768
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Main Market
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780330515658
- ISBN
- 9780330515658
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.88
€ 26.99
€ 18.88
Hardback. The first in-depth look at the life and career of Joss Whedon - creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and one of the most influential figures to emerge from American popular culture during the last quarter-century. Num Pages: 448 pages, 8-page b/w plates section. BIC Classification: APTD; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 734. Fine in fine dustwrapper with some minor shelf wear
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Quarto Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- SKU
- KAK0008166
- ISBN
- 9781845137199
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. The aborted coup in Turkey has fired up interest in a country which will play a critical geopolitical role in the wars of the Middle East. Num Pages: 224 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 3JMG; BGH; HBJF1; JFSR2; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 25. .
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784538262
- ISBN
- 9781784538262
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 37.38
€ 52.99
€ 37.38
Paperback. The definitive and long-awaited biography of the legendary Busby Babe who died in the Munich air disaster Num Pages: 304 pages, 8pp b-w plates. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857207821
- ISBN
- 9780857207821
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.73
€ 13.99
€ 10.73
Paperback. Presents an author's account of the many disguises she employs to dine undetected when she takes on the much coveted and highly prestigious job of "New York Times" restaurant critic. Through these spy games, she finds herself changed not just physically, but also in character. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BG; WTHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099489979
- ISBN
- 9780099489979
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.88
€ 15.99
€ 11.88
Paperback. Ray Manzarek co-founded "The Doors" with Jim Morrison in 1965. Their original mix of jazz, classical, Californian surf, Flamenco guitar and Chicago blues made a great impact on the music of the day. Manzarek's story illuminates the dark myths and lays to rest the rumours about the band. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 29. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099280651
- ISBN
- 9780099280651
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.37
€ 17.99
€ 13.37
Paperback. Messrs Barker and Corbett kept a nation laughing for two decades, and despite the work that went into writing, rehearsing and broadcasting almost a hundred episodes to millions of viewers each week, the pair never shared a cross word. This work tells the story of their rise from theatre, through The Frost Report and into their own legendary show. Num Pages: 336 pages, col. Illustrations, ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: APB; APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 23. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141028040
- ISBN
- 9780141028040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: A; AV; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 196 x 30. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781509859436
- ISBN
- 9781509859436
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.80
€ 15.99
€ 11.80
Paperback. An account of incredible bravery, telling what it is like to have 200 Paras depending on you constantly, to make decisions which can and do cost lives, to see men under your command killed and injured and being under the most intense pressure imaginable every minute of every day for six long months. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JMC; BGHA; HBJF; HBLX; HBWS4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 28. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753540312
- ISBN
- 9780753540312
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.22
€ 25.99
€ 18.22
Paperback. In 1593, the brilliant and controversial young playwright, Christopher Marlowe was stabbed to death in a Deptford lodging house officially in a quarrel over the bill. Tracing Marlowe's shadowy political and intelligence dealings, the author uncovers critical new evidence about that fatal day. Num Pages: 608 pages, illustrations, facsimiles, map, portraits. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JB; BG; HBJD1; HBLH; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 32. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Number of pages
- 608
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099437475
- ISBN
- 9780099437475
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.96
€ 19.99
€ 14.96
Paperback. A powerful and intensely human insight into the civil war in Zimbabwe, focusing on a white farmer and his maid who find themselves on opposing sides. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, map, ports. BIC Classification: 1HFMW; 3JM; BG; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007219391
- ISBN
- 9780007219391
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.88
€ 17.99
€ 12.88
Paperback. This book moves from the birth of Gandhi's method of nonviolent resistance in South Africa to an in-depth analysis of two of his signal triumphs: the civil disobedience movement of 1930 and his historic Calcutta fast of 1947. Dalton concluded with a comparison of Gandhi to Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; BGH; HBJF; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 17. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231159593
- ISBN
- 9780231159593
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.32
€ 37.99
€ 27.32
Paperback. Drawing on dozens of new interviews with his Yorkshire colleagues, family and friends, this life of Fred Trueman will surprise and even shock, but also confirm the status of an English folk hero. Num Pages: 308 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 21. Weight in Grams: 262. The Authorised Biography. 308 pages, black & white illustrations. Drawing on dozens of new interviews with his Yorkshire colleagues, family and friends, this life of Fred Trueman will surprise and even shock, but also confirm the status of an English folk hero. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGS; WSJC. Dimension: 199 x 132 x 21. Weight: 260.
- Publisher
- Aurum Press
- Number of pages
- 308
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845137465
- ISBN
- 9781845137465
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.73
€ 24.99
€ 17.73
Hardcover. Who was the greatest of all American guitarists? Bob Dylan called Davis "one of the wizards of modern music." This book takes readers through Davis' difficult beginning as the blind son of sharecroppers in the Jim Crow South to his decision to become an ordained Baptist minister and his move to New York in the early 1940s, and more. Num Pages: 344 pages, 30 halftones. BIC Classification: AVGK; AVH; AVRL1; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 237 x 32. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226234106
- ISBN
- 9780226234106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 27.64
€ 34.99
€ 27.64
Paperback. The Yellow Jersey Club contains just twenty-six living members. To become one of this exclusive number requires complete dedication, brutal self-sacrifice and the most extraordinary physical attributes. This book offers insights into the minds of cycling's best ever riders of the past forty years. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSBX; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 180 x 35. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Corgi Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552171052
- ISBN
- 9780552171052
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.63
€ 23.99
€ 16.63
Paperback. A memoir by American jounalist Emily Prager about the search for her adopted daughter's roots in today's China. In 1994, Prager adopted seven month old Lulu in China. Five years later she returned to spend three months in Wuhu city, where Lulu had been found on the street. Num Pages: 256 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: 1FPC; BG; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 198 x 18. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- Vintage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099284161
- ISBN
- 9780099284161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.50
€ 10.99
€ 9.50
Hardback. Contains 163 letters that provide an intimate view of author's path from college student to published author. This title documents author's friendships with college classmates and his search for work after graduation, while letters to his brother and sisters reveal warm, playful relationships among the siblings. Editor(s): Hudspeth, Robert N. Series: Writings of Henry D. Thoreau. Num Pages: 536 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: 3JH; BGL; BJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 204 x 143 x 36. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 544
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691158921
- ISBN
- 9780691158921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.87
€ 158.87