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Biography

Paperback. Offers an account of the life of one of the most fascinating and complex US presidents. Num Pages: 1024 pages, 16 page black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 71. Weight in Grams: 1166.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
1024
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674026995
ISBN
9780674026995
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.95

William Louis Poteat (1856-1938), the son of a Baptist slave-holder, became one of the most out-spoken liberals during his lifetime. This biography examines his beliefs, such as his advocacy for prohibition and for the teaching of evolution in schools, and his support for eugenics. Series: Religion in the South. Num Pages: 344 pages, 7 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; JFF; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publication date
2000
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813121550
ISBN
9780813121550
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.47

Paperback. Film tie-in: an intimate portrait of Charles Darwin Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BJ; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848542020
ISBN
9781848542020
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.95

Paperback. 145pp. Plates. Pages shaded, text clear. Keywords: Biography, Parliament
Condition
Used, Good
Edition
Reprint
Publisher
Marshalls
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1981
SKU
KHS1012197
ISBN
9780551008823
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. Iranian-Canadian philosopher Ramin Jahanbegloo's memoir of the 125 days he spent in solitary confinement in Tehran's notorious Evin Prison after being wrongfully accused of helping to prepare a "velvet revolution" and spying for Iran's enemies. Num Pages: 255 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBN; BGX; HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Regina Press
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780889773028
ISBN
9780889773028
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.69

Paperback. Num Pages: 250 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: BGXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 126 x 17. Weight in Grams: 208.
Publisher
Tughra Books United States
Number of pages
250
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597842600
ISBN
9781597842600
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.83

Paperback. BIC Classification: BGH. Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2019
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141044231
ISBN
9780141044231
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 486 pages, illustrated. BIC Classification: BG; HRK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 798.
Publisher
Himalayan Institute Press United States
Number of pages
486
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780893891565
ISBN
9780893891565
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.22

Hardback. This final volume marks the twilight years of this American writer's life. These letters, including many to Henry David Thoreau, William Henry Furness, Margaret Fuller, and Thomas Carlyle among others offer an intimate portrait of Emerson. Num Pages: 515 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; 3JH; BGA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 158 x 37. Weight in Grams: 908.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
Volume 10
Number of pages
515
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231101837
ISBN
9780231101837
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.58
€ 111.37

Hardback. Num Pages: 653 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; BGA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 153 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1135.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
Volume 8
Number of pages
653
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231075169
ISBN
9780231075169
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.58
€ 112.50

Hardback. This is the penultimate volume in the continuation of Ralph L. Rusk's 1939 edition of Emerson's letters. Vol 9 covers the years 1860-1869, when Emerson switched from using small, local publishers to the prestigious firm of Ticknor and Fields. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; 3JH; BGA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
Volume 9
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231081023
ISBN
9780231081023
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.58
€ 112.51

Paperback. Num Pages: 548 pages. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 110 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 282.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
SIGNET CLASSICS
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780451531865
ISBN
9780451531865
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.95

Hardback. "Schoolcraft's memorable biography of Gary, the first to appear in English, will serve as a point of departure for anyone who is interested in twentieth-century French fiction."-Choice Series: Critical Authors and Issues. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; DS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 524.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812236460
ISBN
9780812236460
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.50

Paperback. A sometimes strange, sometimes lyrical, and often humorous attempt by an inveterate storyteller to recount "just things as they were" Series: River Teeth Literary Nonfiction Prize. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 18. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803245921
ISBN
9780803245921
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.97

paperback. A biography of one of the most popular Urdu and Persian poets. Series: Oxford India Paperbacks. Num Pages: 404 pages, 1 halftone. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FKP; 2BMU; 2BXF; BG; DSBF; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 445.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
OUP India India
Number of pages
404
Condition
New
Edition
New Ed
SKU
V9780195635065
ISBN
9780195635065
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.86

Num Pages: 296 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; 3JMG; BJ; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 236 x 30. Weight in Grams: 548.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Seven Stories Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9781609806262
ISBN
9781609806262
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 25.34

Paperback. Ralph Moody was eight years old in 1906 when his family moved from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch. Through his eyes, this title lets us experience the pleasures and perils of ranching there early in the twentieth century. It also includes adventures that equip Ralph to take his father's place when it becomes necessary. Illustrator(s): Shenton, Edward. Num Pages: Illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 205 x 135 x 14. Weight in Grams: 286.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803281783
ISBN
9780803281783
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.62

Paperback. Points out that Senda Berenson's (1868-1954) pioneering role in the history of women's athletics was more a matter of accident than destiny. Senda Berenson and her brother, Bernard Berenson wrote frequently to each other over the course of their lives. Drawing on their correspondence, this book creates portrait of this remarkable American woman. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; JFSJ1; WSJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Massachusetts Press
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781558495685
ISBN
9781558495685
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 33.02

Hardcover. In the course of his recollections, the author describes his childhood in Minnesota; his grammar school and seminary education, with his decision to leave the path toward ordination; his marriage to his beloved Connie and their active family life and travels; and his life as a fiction writer. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrated: 29 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGLA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 463.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780268034924
ISBN
9780268034924
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.77

Paperback. A biography of James Madison, fourth president of the United States, who was elected in 1809. Ketchman provides an analysis of his political theory and of the way in which he sought to apply it to the establishment of constitutional government. Num Pages: 784 pages, 34 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; 3JH; BGH; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 150 x 221 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1048.
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813912653
ISBN
9780813912653
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 34.67

Paperback. Modoc, the elephant, and Bram, his faithful companion and trainer, formed a bond that lasted their entire lives. Late in their relationship, Modoc was sold behind Bram's back and vanished for more than 20 years. This text records the heart-wrenching events that followed. Num Pages: 352 pages, b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BG; WNG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 136 x 22. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
344
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
Reprint, 2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780060929510
ISBN
9780060929510
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.46

Paperback. Cover creased and worn. Keywords: Britain - Winston Churchill
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Cardinal
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1974
SKU
KHS0071645
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 13.99
€ 4.99

Paperback. Ralph Freedom traces the career of Rainer Maria Rilke - perhaps one of Europe's greatest poets - in this scholarly biographical volume that includes examples of Rilke's poetry and prose. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 2ACG; BG; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 934.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Northwestern University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810115439
ISBN
9780810115439
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.72

Paperback. Num Pages: 440 pages, 16 illus. BIC Classification: APTX; BGF; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231136914
ISBN
9780231136914
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.42

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