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Biography: general
Paperback. From the time she saw the movie Fame, the author wanted to be a star. A line from the theme song stayed with her - 'I'm gonna live for ever, I'm gonna learn how to fly.' This book gives us the chance to fly alongside her on her journey from lonely teenager to international star. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 124 x 197 x 36. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 528
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405916974
- ISBN
- 9781405916974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.40
€ 17.99
€ 13.40
Paperback. Che Guevara's dream was an epic one - to unite Latin America and the rest of the developing world through armed revolution, and to end once and for all the poverty, injustice and petty nationalisms that had bled it for centuries. This work tells the tale of revolution, international intrigue and covert operations. Num Pages: 832 pages, b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KJC; 3JJPG; BGH; HBJK; HBTV; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 154 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1072.
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- Bantam
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780553406641
- ISBN
- 9780553406641
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 20.64
€ 30.99
€ 20.64
Paperback. Written between 1919 and 1926, this text tells of the campaign aganist the Turks in the Middle East, encompassing gross acts of cruelty and revenge, ending in a welter of stink and corpses in a Damascus hospital. Series Editor(s): Griffith, Tom. Series: Wordsworth Classics of World Literature. Num Pages: 704 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFM; BGHA; HBG; HBWN; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 33. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Publisher
- Dell
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853264696
- ISBN
- 9781853264696
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.41
€ 7.41
Paperback. This fascinating book studies Katherine Knollys' life and times, including her intriguing relationship with Elizabeth I. Num Pages: 132 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 149 x 8. Weight in Grams: 148.
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782795858
- ISBN
- 9781782795858
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.40
€ 13.99
€ 13.40
Paperback. Take a peek behind the curtain to discover the boy, the youth, the man behind some of the greatest works of English literature. The life and times of William Shakespeare, richly imagined in this unique biography told using the Bard's own quotes. Num Pages: 120 pages, 60 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; DDS; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 212 x 9. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- Upstart Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781927262023
- ISBN
- 9781927262023
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.97
€ 21.99
€ 20.97
Paperback. In this account of Emmeline Pankhurst's life both before and after the campaign for women's suffrage, historian June Purvis documents her early political work, her active role within the suffrage movement and her role as a wife and mother. Num Pages: 480 pages, 20 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; JFSJ1; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415325936
- ISBN
- 9780415325936
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.32
€ 39.32
Paperback. June 1940: Vladimir Lossky joined the massive exodus from Paris before the advancing German Army. In his diary of the upheaval, this theologian of Orthodox mysticism reflects on civilisation, war and the place of Christianity in East and West. Series: Orthodox Christian Profiles. Num Pages: 122 pages. BIC Classification: BGHA; BGXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- St Vladimir´s Seminary Press,U.S.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881414189
- ISBN
- 9780881414189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.50
€ 16.99
€ 15.50
paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece, colour plates. BIC Classification: BGS; BM; WST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- William Morrow Paperbacks
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062195654
- ISBN
- 9780062195654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.69
€ 13.99
€ 10.69
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Thomas Nelson Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781595550255
- ISBN
- 9781595550255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.08
€ 16.99
€ 15.08
Hardcover. A Soldier in Arabia reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the events which lead up to and followed the creation of the present day United Arab Emirates in December 1971, followed, a few months later, with Ras Al Khaimah joining the Federation. Num Pages: 196 pages, 16 Colour plates. BIC Classification: BGHA; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 165. .
- Publisher
- Medina Publishers
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909339637
- ISBN
- 9781909339637
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.45
€ 17.99
€ 16.45
Paperback. The revealing and deeply moving autobiography of one of the greatest American playwrights of the twentieth century Num Pages: 688 pages, 32 pp b/w intergrated. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; BGA; DSBH; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 44. Weight in Grams: 550. A Life. 688 pages, 32 pp b/w intergrated. The revealing and deeply moving autobiography of one of the greatest American playwrights of the twentieth century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; BGA; DSBH; DSG. Dimension: 129 x 197 x 44. Weight: 550.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 688
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408836316
- ISBN
- 9781408836316
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.69
€ 12.69
Paperback. Jean-Michel Basquiat's transition from the subways to the chic gallery spaces of Manhattan brought the artist into the company of many of New York's established and aspiring stars. Series: Canons. Num Pages: 196 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 201 x 12. Weight in Grams: 156.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Main - Canons Imprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782114246
- ISBN
- 9781782114246
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.56
€ 15.99
€ 11.56
Paperback. Num Pages: 169 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JJP; BGHA; HBJF1; HBLW; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 142 x 11. Weight in Grams: 206.
- Publisher
- The Feminist Press at CUNY
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781558616059
- ISBN
- 9781558616059
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.37
€ 17.99
€ 16.37
Paperback. Tells the stories of seven veterans who went through a hellish baptism of fire in the first battles on the front line, and fought in the last-ditch defence of Dunkirk. In this book, their accounts gives us an insight into the reality of the war and what it was really like to face the German Blitzkrieg in 1940. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJH; BGH; BK; HBWQ; JWLF; JWXV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 127. .
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552162340
- ISBN
- 9780552162340
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.29
€ 11.99
€ 10.29
Paperback. A 'retired career anorexic' examines herself and her, and our, culture in a masterpiece of confessional literature. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; JFFH; VFJJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Publisher
- Flamingo
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780006550891
- ISBN
- 9780006550891
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.74
€ 13.99
€ 10.74
Paperback. The young painter Francoise Gilot met Picasso in a Parisian cafe when he was 62. During the next ten years they were lovers, worked together and had two children, Claude and Paloma. In an account filled with intimate revelations, the author paints a portrait of her turbulent life with Picasso. Num Pages: 352 pages, Section: 8, B&W. BIC Classification: ACXD5; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Virago
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853812330
- ISBN
- 9781853812330
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.49
€ 17.99
€ 13.49
Paperback. An Italian SCHINDLER'S LIST, this is the inspirational story of Gino Bartali, who made the greatest comeback in Tour de France history and secretly aided the Italian Resistance during the Second World War. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- Phoenix
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753828144
- ISBN
- 9780753828144
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.12
€ 13.99
€ 11.12
Paperback. A few miles from New Orleans, at LaSalle's Landing - in what is now the city of Kenner - stands a life-size bronze statue of two men in combat. One of them is the legendary Gypsy Jem Mace, the first Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World and the last of the great bare-knuckle fighters. This is the story of Jem Mace's life. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 27. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Publisher
- Andre Deutsch
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780233005034
- ISBN
- 9780233005034
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.89
€ 15.99
€ 11.89
Paperback. The final word on Brian Clough. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 35. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Publisher
- Orion Paperbacks
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753828717
- ISBN
- 9780753828717
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.08
€ 19.99
€ 15.08
Paperback. Every football fan knows the legend of Bert Trautmann. From an amateur footballer working on a bomb disposal unit in Liverpool, to celebrated Manchester City goalkeeper adored by thousands, this title charts Trautmann's conversion from Hitler Youth star to all-England football hero. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Yellow Jersey
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780224082891
- ISBN
- 9780224082891
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.48
€ 17.99
€ 13.48
Paperback. One of the funniest and most admired writers of the twentieth century, P G Wodehouse always shied away from the idea of a biography. In this title, his letters provide an illuminating biographical accompaniment to legendary comic creations such as Jeeves, Wooster, Psmith and the Empress of Blandings. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: BGLA; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 136 x 33. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Publisher
- n/a
- Number of pages
- 624
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099514794
- ISBN
- 9780099514794
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.05
€ 26.99
€ 19.05
Paperback. Num Pages: 544 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 45. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Publisher
- Random House Trade Paperbacks
- Number of pages
- 544
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812973464
- ISBN
- 9780812973464
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.11
€ 27.99
€ 24.11
paperback. Takes us on a seductive journey through author's childhood and adolescence, along Jerusalem's war-torn streets in the 1940s and '50s, and into the infernal marriage of two kind, well-meaning people: his fussy, logical father, and his dreamy, romantic mother. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 129 x 36. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099450030
- ISBN
- 9780099450030
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.82
€ 15.99
€ 11.82
Paperback. Includes three additional articles by the author which were published in "The Electrical Experimenter" magazine and represent the breadth of his interests: "Tesla would pour Lightning from Airships to Consume Foe" (1916), "The Action of The Eye" (1893), "The Problem of Increasing Human Energy" (1900). Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGTA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 13. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780143106616
- ISBN
- 9780143106616
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.49
€ 17.99
€ 13.49