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Biography
Paperback. John Aubrey's life's work was to commit to posterity the England he loved. His Brief Lives would redefine the art of biography and capture the personalities and spirit of the seventieth century like no other work. This is his biography. Num Pages: 544 pages, 8. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JD; BGHA; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099490630
- ISBN
- 9780099490630
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
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
€ 13.00€ 11.88
€ 13.00
€ 11.88
Hardcover. Editor(s): Barnard, Simon. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 220 x 20. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Publisher
- Signum Books (Imprint of Flashpoint Media Ltd)
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780957648104
- ISBN
- 9780957648104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 17.42
€ 25.99
€ 17.42
Paperback. Editor(s): Barnard, Simon. Num Pages: 232 pages, 100. BIC Classification: ASD; AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 173 x 15. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Publisher
- Signum Books (Imprint of Flashpoint Media Ltd)
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780957648135
- ISBN
- 9780957648135
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.33
€ 19.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. One woman's daily record of life in Guernsey during the German occupation. Num Pages: 160 pages, 42 Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKX; 3JJH; BJ; HBJD1; HBTB; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445603131
- ISBN
- 9781445603131
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.93
€ 29.93
Paperback. Lise Meitner (1878-1968) was a pioneer of nuclear physics and co-discoverer, with Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann, of nuclear fission. This book tells the story of this brilliant woman whose extraordinary life illustrates not only the dramatic scientific progress but also the injustice and destruction that have marked the twentieth century. Series: California Studies in the History of Science. Num Pages: 540 pages, 32 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BG; PHN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1072. A Life in Physics. Series: California Studies in the History of Science. 540 pages, 32 b&w photographs. Lise Meitner (1878-1968) was a pioneer of nuclear physics and co-discoverer, with Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann, of nuclear fission. This book tells the story of this brilliant woman whose extraordinary life illustrates not only the dramatic scientific progress but also the injustice and destruction that have marked the twentieth century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BG; PHN. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 37. Weight: 772.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 540
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520208605
- ISBN
- 9780520208605
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 30.14
€ 41.99
€ 30.14
paperback. Num Pages: 190 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; HR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 202 x 14. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- HarperOne United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780060529925
- ISBN
- 9780060529925
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.53
€ 18.99
€ 17.53
Paperback. At the end of September 1894 a charlady stole an undated and unsigned letter from the wastepaper bin of the German military attache in Paris. Torn to pieces but stuck back together by French intelligence, this document contained French military secrets. This title discusses a moment in French history. Num Pages: 560 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JH; BGH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Number of pages
- 560
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141014777
- ISBN
- 9780141014777
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.00
€ 19.99
€ 16.00
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 228 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Caitlin Press Inc.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781927575901
- ISBN
- 9781927575901
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.78
€ 20.99
€ 15.78
paperback. This text looks at the life of John Emory Bryant, a veteran of the Civil War who became a Carpetbagger in Georgia during the reconstruction era. It looks at his life in the army, and his work with the Freedman's Bureau, an organization designed to protect and assist newly freed slaves. Series: Reconstructing America. Num Pages: 238 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 149 x 14. Weight in Grams: 347.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- SKU
- V9780823219384
- ISBN
- 9780823219384
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.25
€ 37.99
€ 34.25
Paperback. Keywords: History - Philosophy - Biography
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- King's Crown Press New York
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KEX0187616
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 20.99€ 4.99
€ 20.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. With eccentric characters (including her father, "The Wee Wild One") and rich stories, Schwertfeger has painted a fresh picture of Northern Ireland as she lived it and as it remains today as a touchstone for all who have roots in this storied country. Num Pages: 122 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; BGA; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 336. Fine in fine dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear, remains fine
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0027004
- ISBN
- 9780299198800
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 15.00
€ 15.00
Paperback. The extraordinary life of the first celebrity chef, Alexis Soyer, who was the toast of London society in the 19th century. During the first half of the nineteenth century, Alexis Soyer, a Frenchman, was the most famous cook -- and one of the most famous men -- in London. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations , ports. BIC Classification: BG; WB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 191 x 26. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470869925
- ISBN
- 9780470869925
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 11.72
€ 11.99
€ 11.72
Hardcover. 8vo. Very clean copy in near new condition
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1957
- Publisher
- Watts
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KEX0263177
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardcover. 8vo. Very clean copy in near new condition
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1957
- Publisher
- Watts
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KEX0263176
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardcover. 8vo. Very clean copy in near new condition
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1957
- Publisher
- Watts
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KEX0263175
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardcover. 8vo. Very clean copy in near new condition
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1957
- Publisher
- Watts
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KEX0263174
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardcover. Ex Libris with usual markings. Clean copy with some minor shelf wear, dustwrapper with minor edge wear and light sunning, remains very good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1957
- Publisher
- Watts
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- KKD0014192
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Edition
- 10.2.2007 edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813545004
- ISBN
- 9780813545004
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 38.72
€ 42.99
€ 38.72
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSL; BGH; JKVP1; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 197 x 27. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- New Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781509829408
- ISBN
- 9781509829408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.54
€ 16.99
€ 12.54
Paperback. "From the vaudeville era, through the Astaire-Rogers movies, to the intricate artistry of bebop, tap has dominated American dance with its rhythm, originality, and humor. This book collects the voices" Num Pages: 358 pages, 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; ASD; ASZH; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 191 x 20. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Da Capo Press
- Edition
- REV
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306806353
- ISBN
- 9780306806353
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.94
€ 26.99
€ 18.94
Paperback. The true story of an SAS veteran who led a team during the 1980 assault on the Iranian Embassy and served in the Falklands, Northern Ireland, and elsewhere over his career with the Regiment. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BTM; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472817372
- ISBN
- 9781472817372
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.70
€ 13.00
€ 11.70
Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- Hampton Roads Publishing Co United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781571746306
- ISBN
- 9781571746306
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.46
€ 20.99
€ 19.46
Paperback. Talks about the life, career, and impact of Rocky Marciano, the legendary heavyweight boxing champion who also stands as a powerful symbol of his times. Series: Sport and Society. Num Pages: 392 pages, 21 photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 26. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 386
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252072628
- ISBN
- 9780252072628
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 23.11
€ 24.99
€ 23.11