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Paperback. Reflecting Birmingham in the 1940s and 1950s, this work tells of the games played then in the streets: hopscotch, queenie, marbles, skipping, roller skating. It takes us back to school life during and after the war, to what it was like to be sick before the advent of the NHS and antibiotics; and more. Num Pages: 144 pages, 20 photos and drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; 3JJPG; BGA; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 210 x 8. Weight in Grams: 280. A Birmingham Childhood of the 1940s and 1950s. 144 pages, 20 photos and drawings. Reflecting Birmingham in the 1940s and 1950s, this work tells of the games played then in the streets: hopscotch, queenie, marbles, skipping, roller skating. It takes us back to school life during and after the war, to what it was like to be sick before the advent of the NHS and antibiotics; and more. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; 3JJPG; BGA; WQH. Dimension: 149 x 210 x 8. Weight: 274.
Publisher
Brewin Books
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781858582931
ISBN
9781858582931
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.47

Paperback. A comprehensive, highly absorbing portrait of this complex artist. Translator(s): Haddad, Nordine. Series: Art & Ideas. Num Pages: 352 pages, 150 colour & 50 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSE; ACV; AFC; AGB; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 748.
Publisher
Phaidon Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714837512
ISBN
9780714837512
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.98

Paperback. Features a study of the career of Edward, Prince of Wales and Aquitaine. Num Pages: 316 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; BGH; BGR; HBJD1; HBLC; HBTG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 492. Good clean copy with light shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Boydell Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Reprint
SKU
KTJ0049446
ISBN
9780851156866
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

Paperback. In John Cage, Rob Haskins outlines how the controversial artist contributed to twentieth-century music, literature and art. Haskins considers John Cage's life, art, ideas and work, evaluating the twin pillars of Cage's creative output and the ideas that lie behind it. Series: Critical Lives. Num Pages: 184 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 199 x 13. Weight in Grams: 291.
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861899057
ISBN
9781861899057
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.40

Paperback. Samuel Waters served as an officer in the Irish Constabulary in all four provinces. His recollections encompass the Fenian Rising, the Land War and the 1916 insurrection. Series: Irish Narratives S. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JH; 3JJ; BGHA; DNF; HBJD1; HBLL; HBLW; JKSW1; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 128 x 0. Weight in Grams: 135.
Publisher
Cork University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
SKU
V9781859181898
ISBN
9781859181898
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.64

Paperback. Drawing on Joseph A Schumpeter's writings, including many intimate diaries and letters, this biography paints the portrait of this magnetic figure who aspired to become one of the world's greatest economist, lover, and horseman - and admitted to failure only with the horses. Num Pages: 736 pages, 68 halftones. BIC Classification: BGB; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 162 x 36. Weight in Grams: 968.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
736
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674034815
ISBN
9780674034815
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.16

Paperback. A story of a boy from modest beginnings who confounded the critics and made his mark with talent in football, boyish good looks and, above all, an integrity that has helped him move from the teen market to a broader, adult audience. Num Pages: 336 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 109 x 24. Weight in Grams: 202.
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Ebury Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New Ed
SKU
KLN0013011
ISBN
9780091878481
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Melanie Klein was probably the most controversial and influential figure on the British psychoanalytic scene. She pioneered the psychoanalysis of children and applied her insights on the infantile origins of unconscious drives to adult analysis. This work assesses her work, life and influence. Num Pages: 210 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; JMAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
210
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826457707
ISBN
9780826457707
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.33

Paperback. This is the legendary insider's account of the lives of the Rolling Stones. Num Pages: 380 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 131 x 27. Weight in Grams: 216. My Rollercoaster Ride with Keith Richards. 380 pages, Illustrations. This is the legendary insider's account of the lives of the Rolling Stones. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Dimension: 180 x 131 x 27. Weight: 206.
Publisher
John Blake
Number of pages
380
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843582632
ISBN
9781843582632
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.48

Paperback. At a time when the Prophet is much maligned by writers, cartoonists, and various other detractors this book aims to show Muhammad's true character in detail, both in its most everyday and most extraordinary moments. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: BGX; HRHP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 236 x 22. Weight in Grams: 460.
Publisher
Islamic Foundation
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780860375616
ISBN
9780860375616
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 23.19

Paperback. Bestselling military historian Richard Holmes delivers an expertly written and exhilarating account of the life of John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough and Britain's finest soldier, who rose from genteel poverty to lead his country to glory, cementing its position as a major player on the European stage and saviour of the Holy Roman Empire. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JF; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 40. Weight in Grams: 448.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007225729
ISBN
9780007225729
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 15.68

Hardcover. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; HPS; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 236 x 29. Weight in Grams: 528.
Publisher
Encounter Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594038792
ISBN
9781594038792
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.80

Hardcover. A tough and vigorous, amusing rather than melancholic blend of literary journalism and memoir. Num Pages: 244 pages. BIC Classification: BG; JFSJ1; MJCJ2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 145 x 25. Weight in Grams: 458. 256pp. Keywords: "General, Women, HIV & AIDS, AIDS, HIV - AIDS, Women's Studies, HIV-AIDS"
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Middlebury College Press
Number of pages
244
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1st
SKU
KHS0067546
ISBN
9781584651284
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Around about August 1948, Mr and Mrs Cyril Wakeman had an early night and some time later, at Perivale in Middlesex, Mrs Wakeman produced a bonny baby son. They named him Richard, but he quickly became known as Rick. Rick was a likeable little fellow who had a talent for the piano and for making trouble. Music became Rick's life. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 16. Weight in Grams: 188.
Publisher
Cornerstone United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848090057
ISBN
9781848090057
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.33

Paperback. Includes the real-life stories of the novice monks which reflect the lives of many youths in rural Thailand who are trapped in the vicious cycle of poverty, broken homes, illiteracy and drug abuse. When all else fails, Buddhism becomes their last resort: providing them with physical shelter and spiritual refuge. Num Pages: 320 pages, 18 pages of black and white and colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1FMT; BG; HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 113 x 21. Weight in Grams: 170.
Publisher
Cornerstone United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099484486
ISBN
9780099484486
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.29

Paperback. Explains Austen's methods, motivations, and morals The fun and easy way(r) to understand and enjoy Jane Austen Want to know more about Jane Austen? This friendly guide gives the scoop on her life, works, and lasting impact on our culture. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 189 x 21. Weight in Grams: 602.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470008294
ISBN
9780470008294
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 13.88

Paperback. In 1939, as Europe approaches war, the author, an instinctive pacifist, travels west to California, seeking a new set of beliefs to replace the failed Leftism of the thirties. There he meets Swami Prabhavananda, a Hindu monk, who will become his spiritual guide for the next thirty-seven years. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGLA; DSBH; DSK; HRGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 21. Weight in Grams: 228.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099561231
ISBN
9780099561231
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.81

Hardback. In 2001, Adam Henson was chosen from 3,500 applicants to become a presenter on Countryfile. Adam's agricultural knowledge and open manner soon made him a popular figure and in 2009, he began to present a weekly report from his own farm in the Cotswolds. This is an account of the drama, emotion and sheer hard work that is life on Adam's Farm. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BG; TV; WND; WNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 163 x 33. Weight in Grams: 586.
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849900706
ISBN
9781849900706
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.04

Paperback.
Publisher
Haus Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
168
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904950585
ISBN
9781904950585
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.11

Paperback. I lived the same life as everyone else, the life of ordinary people, the masses. Sitting in a prison cell in the autumn of 1944, the German author Hans Fallada sums up his life under the National Socialist dictatorship, the time of inward emigration . BIC Classification: 2ACG; BGLA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 136 x 204 x 24. Weight in Grams: 350.
Publisher
Polity
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745669892
ISBN
9780745669892
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.28