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Paperback. Recounts the kidnapping of the author in Africa aged ten, his service as a slave of an officer in the British Navy for ten years, and his life after he bought his freedom in 1766, growing to become one of the foremost figures of the anti-slavery movement in Britain. This autobiography presents a tale of spiritual quest. Editor(s): Carretta, Vincent. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGHA; HBTS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Rev ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780142437162
ISBN
9780142437162
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Editor(s): Gaposchkin, M. Cecilia; Field, Sean L. Translator(s): Field, Larry F. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white tables, maps. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3H; BGH; HBJD; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 142 x 13. Weight in Grams: 262.
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801478185
ISBN
9780801478185
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.29

Paperback. A year in the life of an inner city school teacher Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BM; JNLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 200.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Murray
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719521270
ISBN
9780719521270
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.04

Hardcover. One of the greatest Marxist philosophers of the Bolshevik Revolution and an integral force in the creation of the Red Army, Lev Trotsky was expelled from the Party by Joseph Stalin in 1927 and deported in 1929, first to France, then Turkey, and Norway soon after. This title offers an account of Trotsky's time in Oslo. Series: Russian Studies. Num Pages: 430 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DNN; 1DVUA; 3JJG; BGH; HBJD; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 163 x 37. Weight in Grams: 780.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
430
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875804743
ISBN
9780875804743
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.22

paperback. Part of a series of books which examines real-life stories that have made newspaper headlines around the world, this looks at serial killers. Other titles available include "The World's Greatest Blunders" and "The World's Greatest Cults". Series: The Worlds Greatest. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 12. Weight in Grams: 134. Part of a series of books which examines real-life stories that have made newspaper headlines around the world, this looks at serial killers. Other titles available include "The World's Greatest Blunders" and "The World's Greatest Cults". Series: The Worlds Greatest. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 12. Weight in Grams: 134. Good copy with some shelf wear. Previous owner's markings on inside cover, half title page and title page.
Condition
Used, Good
Number of pages
192
Publisher
Octopus Publishing Group United Kingdom
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
SKU
KTG0011522
ISBN
9780753700891
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
James Currey United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847010131
ISBN
9781847010131
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 114.97

paperback. Catherine Bauer (1905-64) changed forever the concept of social housing, and inspired a generation of urban activists to integrate public housing into the emerging welfare state of the mid-20th century. The book presents the story of the evolution of housing policy from the 1930s to 1960s. Num Pages: 358 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; JKSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 531.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
UBC Press Canada
Edition
Revised ed.
Number of pages
358
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774807210
ISBN
9780774807210
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.23

Hardback. With the pace and drama of a spy thriller, Dr. Obeidi--the scientist forced to edge Saddam Hussein close to attaining his dream of possessing nuclear weapons--narrates terrifying episodes in a cautionary tale about nuclear proliferation. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; BGH; HBJF; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471679653
ISBN
9780471679653
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.63

Paperback. Simon Weston's life as a young Welsh guardsman was blown apart when Argentinian planes bombed the Sir Galahad during the Falklands conflict. After more than 70 operations to repair his damaged face and body, this autobiography provides insight into the events that have shaped his life. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 224. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Piatkus
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0002178
ISBN
9780749950200
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. These inspiring stories offers solace, provides guidance, and illuminates pathways to change, exploring the human condition and illustrating through anecdotes how people have found joy in life. The stories share human foibles and help readers accept and avoid them, giving them a greater sense of tranquility and happiness. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BT; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 184 x 16. Weight in Grams: 226.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Travelers' Tales, Incorporated United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781932361209
ISBN
9781932361209
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.63

hardcover. Good clean copy in fine dustwrapper with minor shelf wear
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KAC0001272
ISBN
9780340717387
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 6.23

Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; 3JJPG; BT; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 288.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Caitlin Press Canada
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781894759212
ISBN
9781894759212
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.13

Hardcover. Editor(s): Myskja, Arne; Espvik, Ola. Num Pages: 196 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; PDX; TJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 186 x 17. Weight in Grams: 640.
Publisher
Tapir Academic Press Norway
Number of pages
196
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9788251918282
ISBN
9788251918282
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.10
€ 40.41

Hardback. A collection of the translated letters of the 17th-century correspondent and friend of Descartes, Princess Elisabeth. Her questions provoked Descartes to think about ethics and the passions. The volume contains a running commentary on the historical, biographical and intellectual context. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BG; HPC; HPQ; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847692644
ISBN
9780847692644
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 173.82

Paperback. An Igbo woman becomes king at a time of extraordinary change in Africa Num Pages: 322 pages, 29 b&w illus., 12 maps, 9 music exx., 5 tables. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; BGH; HBJH; HBLW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
322
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253222480
ISBN
9780253222480
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.56

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: BG; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 133 x 12. Weight in Grams: 170.
Publisher
Random House USA Inc United States
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780307589675
ISBN
9780307589675
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.01

Paperback. The story that is inspiring the world. Read about Nujeen who escaped the hell of war in Aleppo and travelled to Europe in a wheelchair. 'She is our hero. Everyone must read her story. She will inspire you' MALALA YOUSAFZAI Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780008192815
ISBN
9780008192815
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.45

Paperback. This is an illuminating new critical biography of Yves Klein, which will appeal to students and scholars alike interested in the fascinating life of the radical and iconoclastic twentieth-century French artist. Series: Critical Lives. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: ACXD; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 328.
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780232935
ISBN
9781780232935
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.23

Paperback. Good clean copy showing some shelf wear, minor nicks and bumps to cover, slight foxing to page edges but remains a clean copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
Used, Good
Edition
New edition
SKU
KSS0014441
ISBN
9780141012841
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
New edition
SKU
KKD0004024
ISBN
9780141012841
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

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