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Hardback. Her performing days numbered, Josephine Baker did something outrageous: she transformed her chateau into a theme park whose main attraction was her Rainbow Tribe--12 children from around the globe, adopted as the family of the future. Matthew Pratt Guterl concludes that Baker was a serious activist, determined to make a positive difference. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; ASD; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 212 x 23. Weight in Grams: 460.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674047556
ISBN
9780674047556
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 40.39

Paperback. Benjamin Britten was one of the outstanding British composers of 20th century. He shot to international fame with his operas, performed by his own English Opera Group, and a series of extraordinary instrumental works. His music won a central place in the repertoire and affection of successive generations of listeners. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 183 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 131 x 19. Weight in Grams: 258.
Publisher
Haus Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
183
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Centenary ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908323385
ISBN
9781908323385
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. A fascinating new biography of the creator of the Lord of the Rings and Middle Earth. Num Pages: 240 pages, Colour photographs. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Lion Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745955148
ISBN
9780745955148
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.49

paperback. During his reign Louis XIV was the most powerful king in Europe. He presided over a golden age of military and artistic achievement in France, and deployed his charm and talents for spin and intrigue to hold his court and country within his absolute control. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JD; 3JF; BGH; HBJD; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 18. Weight in Grams: 196.
Publisher
Vintage Classics
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099528883
ISBN
9780099528883
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750966177
ISBN
9780750966177
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.61

Paperback. .
Publisher
Tate Publishing
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849762137
ISBN
9781849762137
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Translator(s): Abbott, Elizabeth. Num Pages: 472 pages. BIC Classification: AVGC4; AVH; BGFA; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 512.
Publisher
The New York Review of Books, Inc United States
Number of pages
472
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780940322356
ISBN
9780940322356
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 19.55

Paperback. Fine copy
Condition
Used, Like New
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Publication date
2012
SKU
KST0035415
ISBN
9780751550122
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Bestselling football biographer Luca Caioli tackles his latest subject, controversial Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 23. Weight in Grams: 184.
Publisher
Icon Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848319134
ISBN
9781848319134
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.03

Paperback. Series: Modern Plays. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; DD; WSQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 130 x 201 x 7. Weight in Grams: 88.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472596109
ISBN
9781472596109
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.40

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: BGLA; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 196 x 11. Weight in Grams: 126.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241243671
ISBN
9780241243671
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.10

Paperback. Comedian, teatime talk show host and all-round entertainer, multi-award winning Paul O'Grady is a popular figure on British television. This biography reveals the highs and lows of Paul's life. It also explains how Lily Savage was born as a way to make more money - and help Paul take his mind off the horrors he saw every day as a social worker. Num Pages: 288 pages, col. ports. BIC Classification: APT; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 234.
Publisher
Blake Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844545773
ISBN
9781844545773
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.95

Paperback. .
Publisher
MX Publishing
Number of pages
356
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780924366
ISBN
9781780924366
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.68

Hardcover. A memoir from Bobby Jones, the only person to ever win the Grand Slam, on life and golf. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WSJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 236 x 22. Weight in Grams: 506.
Publisher
British American Publishing,U.S. United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780945167556
ISBN
9780945167556
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.86

Paperback. This is the first book to explain how Wales was transformed from a kingdom to a principality as the Norman Conquest forged modern Britain. Num Pages: 176 pages, 11 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 227.
Publisher
University of Wales Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783169368
ISBN
9781783169368
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 15.42

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
€ 16.06

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. Witty and heartfelt, clear-sighted and irreverent, Poser is the book that sane, sensible and intelligent mothers around the world have been waiting for Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; VFM; VFVX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 24. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
9781408822043
ISBN
9781408822043
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Hardback. A world-renowned classicist presents a thrilling revisionist biography of the Bible's most controversial figure. Translator(s): Carden, Jeremy. Num Pages: 240 pages, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; BGH; HBJF1; HBLA; HRCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781631492358
ISBN
9781631492358
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.85

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