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Paperback. With "A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu" Marcel Proust achieved a perfect rendering of life in art, of the past created through memory. It is both a portrait of the artist and a discovery of the aesthetic by which the portrait is painted, and it was to have a seminal influence on 20th-century literature. This title presents the life of this writer. Num Pages: 816 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 2ADF; BG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 164 x 235 x 43. Weight in Grams: 800.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Pimlico
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780712674799
ISBN
9780712674799
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.30

Hardcover. Written by the author of "The Pocket Book of Patriotism", this book focuses on key British figures in history. From King Arthur and The Venerable Bede to St Patrick and William Wilberforce, it talks about their careers, highlighting key historical events, reinforced by quotes from the figures themselves, along with their hobbies and interests. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 143 x 26. Weight in Grams: 414. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear, in good dust wrapper
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Ebury Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSS0001538
ISBN
9780091909017
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; BM; BTC; WGCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Main Market Ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781509824328
ISBN
9781509824328
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. As long as there are teenage boys in the world, there will be an audience for Led Zeppelin, the '70s-era hard rock legend whose "Stairway to Heaven" is one of the most-ever-played songs in the history of American FM radio. This biography presents the Led Zeppelin's legendary guitarist and producer. Num Pages: 310 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 12. Weight in Grams: 546. An Unauthorised Biography. 310 pages, illustrations. As long as there are teenage boys in the world, there will be an audience for Led Zeppelin, the '70s-era hard rock legend whose "Stairway to Heaven" is one of the most-ever-played songs in the history of American FM radio. This biography presents the Led Zeppelin's legendary guitarist and producer. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 12. Weight: 538.
Publisher
Backbeat Books
Number of pages
310
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780879309473
ISBN
9780879309473
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.89

Paperback. The autobiography that Carlin had nearly completed before he died, "Last Words" chronicles the late comedian's illustrious career and includes commentary from Carlin's fellow comedian, Hendra. Num Pages: 320 pages, chapter opener photos. BIC Classification: APB; BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster United States
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781439191101
ISBN
9781439191101
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.55

Hardback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: BG; GBC; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878332601
ISBN
9780878332601
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.39

Hardback. This work offers illustrated biographies of 20 significant military leaders of the American Civil War. Each profile includes photographs, illustrations, anecdotes and descriptions of the most important military actions the general was involved in. Generals include John Bell Hood and J.E.B. Stuart. Num Pages: 208 pages, b&w photographs and illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 284 x 224 x 20. Weight in Grams: 957.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878331796
ISBN
9780878331796
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 30.14

Paperback. Num Pages: 148 pages, 29 Color Illustrations, 20 B&W Photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; 3JM; BGBA; KNTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
George Braziller Inc United States
Number of pages
148
Condition
New
SKU
V9780807600160
ISBN
9780807600160
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.75

Paperback. George Best needs little introduction. A legend in his own lifetime, he is undoubtedly the greatest footballer the UK has ever produced. Blessed with an extraordinary gift he brought a beauty and grace to the game never before seen. But Best was unable to cope with the success and fame his football genius brought. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 512 pages, 32. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 32. Weight in Grams: 352.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Ebury Press
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091884703
ISBN
9780091884703
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. This is a collection of the anecdotes, tales and general excessive humour that George Best is renowned for. It recounts saucy tales, inside stories and embarrassing incidents from George himself, Bobby, Dennis, Nobby, Gazza, Fergie and Posh and Becks. Num Pages: 336 pages, 32. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 236. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Ebury Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
SKU
KRA0003893
ISBN
9780091890346
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. A history of football of the period that saw the abolition of the maximum wage, and the beginnings of the likes of George as boot-room apprentices to the star-studded era of sideburns, collar-length hair. This book follows the drama of each season (1963 to 1973) in league, cup and abroad, pondering the key themes from each year. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 168 x 31. Weight in Grams: 666. Clean copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Ebury Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
SKU
KST0023356
ISBN
9780091906085
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 20. Weight in Grams: 258.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062346896
ISBN
9780062346896
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.63

Paperback. Renowned scholar George Anastaplo describes a side of Abraham Lincoln that previous biographers have overlooked: the development and legacy of his legal and constitutional thought. Num Pages: 384 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 150 x 20. Weight in Grams: 505.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847694327
ISBN
9780847694327
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 25.21

Paperback. * George Alagiah's personal testament about Africa, updated in a new Abacus edition Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGBA; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 19. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Abacus
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349119113
ISBN
9780349119113
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.65

hardcover. Philosophy is shaped by life and life is shaped by philosophy. This is reflected in The Philosophical I, a collection of 16 autobiographical essays by prominent philosophers. Editor(s): Yancy, George. Num Pages: 328 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BGA; HPCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 553.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742513419
ISBN
9780742513419
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 179.95

Paperback. Philosophy is shaped by life and life is shaped by philosophy. This is reflected in The Philosophical I, a collection of 16 autobiographical essays by prominent philosophers. Editor(s): Yancy, George. Num Pages: 328 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BGA; HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742513426
ISBN
9780742513426
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.26

Paperback. * Includes 12 original essays by leading scholars on major classical social theorists. * Covers the key figures who shaped social theory, such as Marx, Weber and Durkheim, as well as additional classical theorists such as Harriet Martineau and W.E.B. Du Bois. Editor(s): Ritzer, George. Series: Blackwell Companions to Sociology. Num Pages: 448 pages, 0. BIC Classification: BG; HPS; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 648.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405105941
ISBN
9781405105941
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.60

Paperback. Describes life as captain of Austro-Hungarian U-boats in the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas, emerging by turn as the Imperial Austrian naval officer, the witty observer of international politics, and indefatigable and heartbroken patriot opposing the Allied enemy. This title offers a combination of human interest, and life-and-death adventure. Translator(s): Campbell, Elizabeth M. Num Pages: 224 pages, 33 photographs, map, figure. BIC Classification: BG; HBG; HBWN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 11. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803213500
ISBN
9780803213500
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.01

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1971
Publisher
The Merlin Press Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
88
Condition
New
SKU
V9780850361438
ISBN
9780850361438
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.46

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845630614
ISBN
9781845630614
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.98

Paperback. Jack Johnson battled his way from obscurity to the top of the heavyweight ranks and in 1908 won the greatest prize in American sports - one that had always been the preserve of white boxers. At a time when whites ran everything in America, he took orders from no one and resolved to live as if colour did not exist. Num Pages: 512 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 196 x 32. Weight in Grams: 406.
Publisher
Yellow Jersey
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780224092340
ISBN
9780224092340
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.37

Paperback. On 23 Jun 2011 the convicted double-murderer Levi Bellfield was found guilty of the murder of 13-year-old school girl Milly Dowler. Milly disappeared on her way home from school in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey in 2002. Six months later her body was discovered many miles away. A police investigation, the manhunt in Surrey's history, got nowhere. Num Pages: 336 pages, Full colour eight page photo inset. BIC Classification: BTC; JKVF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 136 x 22. Weight in Grams: 220.
Publisher
Michael Joseph
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241952818
ISBN
9780241952818
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.37

Paperback. How is it that Flaubert, the last of the great French romantics, still seems so incredibly modern? In this biography, Geoffrey Wall investigates why it is that the author of Madame Bovary still exerts such a hold upon our imaginations. Num Pages: 432 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: 2ADF; BG; DSBF; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 136 x 33. Weight in Grams: 486. Minor scuffing, otherwise excellent.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Faber and Faber
Number of pages
432
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
Main
SKU
KTJ0001565
ISBN
9780571212392
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.82

Paperback. How is it that Flaubert, the last of the great French romantics, still seems so incredibly modern? In this biography, Geoffrey Wall investigates why it is that the author of Madame Bovary still exerts such a hold upon our imaginations. Num Pages: 432 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: 2ADF; BG; DSBF; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 136 x 33. Weight in Grams: 486. Minor scuffing, otherwise excellent.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Faber and Faber
Number of pages
432
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
Main
SKU
KTJ0001564
ISBN
9780571212392
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.82

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