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Biography
Paperback. Mike Oldfield was born without social instincts and brought up in a troubled environment but possessed an extraordinary musical talent. His first album Tubular Bells catapulted him into a stardom he was ill equipped to cope with. This book describes how he grew up with an alcoholic mother, his fame, years as a recluse and his rebirth experience. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2x8 colour illustration sections. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753513071
- ISBN
- 9780753513071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.26
€ 23.99
€ 16.26
Paperback. Loved by Jon Stewart (The Daily Showon Channel 4), lavishly praised by Entertainment Weekly, profiled in The New York Times Science section, and reprinted four times, Mike Mullane's laugh-out-loud, attention-grabbing memoir about his life as an astronaut is finally available in paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages, 8 pp b-w insert. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGT; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Publisher
- Scribner
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780743276832
- ISBN
- 9780743276832
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.32
€ 22.32
Paperback. Series: Dark Master Series. Num Pages: 196 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 2ACG; BGL; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 17. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Publisher
- Dedalus Limited
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903517697
- ISBN
- 9781903517697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.25
€ 13.99
€ 13.25
Paperback.
- Publisher
- New Island Books
- Number of pages
- 281
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848401334
- ISBN
- 9781848401334
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.51
€ 16.99
€ 14.51
Paperback. From the host of the popular podcasts The Liturgists and Ask Science Mike, a story of having faith, losing it, and finding it again through science - revealing how the latest in neuroscience, physics, and biology help us understand God, faith and ourselves. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BM; HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473653696
- ISBN
- 9781473653696
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.97
€ 13.99
€ 10.97
Paperback. Num Pages: 426 pages, 1. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 186 x 28. Weight in Grams: 902.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Visible Ink Press
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781578591916
- ISBN
- 9781578591916
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 39.85
€ 45.99
€ 39.85
Paperback. The extraordinary and inspirational story of US astronaut Mike Massimino Num Pages: 320 pages, 8pp colour photographs. BIC Classification: BGTA; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130. .
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471149542
- ISBN
- 9781471149542
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.41
€ 14.99
€ 11.41
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Verso Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786632425
- ISBN
- 9781786632425
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. Mike Love is a founding member of the Beach Boys. With their lush vocals and endlessly inventive arrangements, the band forged art from songs about cars, surfing and first love. But beneath the Beach Boys' wholesome appearance lurked darker truths: drugs and dissent, deceit and betrayal. This book tells their story. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571324699
- ISBN
- 9780571324699
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.64
€ 8.64
Hardback. Graphic biography of one of the most extraordinary soldiers of the Second World War Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BGH; HBWQ; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 242 x 27. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473879515
- ISBN
- 9781473879515
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.12
€ 26.99
€ 20.12
Paperback. A biography of Geoff Bradford Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 234 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752465289
- ISBN
- 9780752465289
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. The biography of Harold Jarman, a Bristolian, who had a fascinating 14 season career with Bristol Rovers from 1959 until 1973. A highly talented winger, he made over 500 appearances for his home town club, scoring over a century of goals. Between 1961 and 1971, Jarman was also a professional cricketer for Gloucestershire County Cricket club. Num Pages: 192 pages, 90 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 143 x 10. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750956000
- ISBN
- 9780750956000
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.31
€ 13.99
€ 13.31
Paperback. General Sir Mike Jackson's illustrious career in the British Army has spanned almost 45 years and all that time he has shown loyalty, courage and commitment to the British army whilst also being an undeniable media attraction. This autobiography exhibits his professionalism, his honesty, his directness, his exuberance and his sense of humour. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGHA; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 36. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 528
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552156028
- ISBN
- 9780552156028
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.99
€ 17.99
€ 13.99
Paperback. Contains tales from Devon's past that reveal the county's connections with murder cases. This book includes accounts of Robert James Lees, the Ilfracombe spiritualist who claimed to have unmasked Jack the Ripper; Charles De Ville Wells, the Plymouth-based fraudster who famously broke the bank at Monte Carlo; and Herbert Rowse Armstrong. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, 70. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752445045
- ISBN
- 9780752445045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.31
€ 13.99
€ 13.31
Paperback. Fact proves far stranger than fiction in this collection of real-life crimes, scandals, tragedies and murders which either influenced the works of the world's most popular mystery writer or affected the lives of many famous personalities involved in her long and brilliant career. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455396
- ISBN
- 9780752455396
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.29
€ 13.99
€ 13.29
Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, photos throughout the book. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; AVRN; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 139 x 23. Weight in Grams: 480. The Story of Johnny Griffin. 256 pages, photos throughout the book. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; AVRN; BGF. Dimension: 221 x 139 x 23. Weight: 480.
- Publisher
- Northway Publications
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780955090851
- ISBN
- 9780955090851
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.34
€ 26.99
€ 23.34
Paperback. New, non-fiction departure from number 1 bestselling fiction author Mike Gayle Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 23. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340936757
- ISBN
- 9780340936757
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.87
€ 13.99
€ 10.87
Hardback. Num Pages: 382 pages. BIC Classification: BG; FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 160 x 31. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Seven Stories Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781583220412
- ISBN
- 9781583220412
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.68
€ 27.99
€ 24.68
Paperback. The story of life in the frontline from the world's first dot.comic. In 1998, when Amazon.com went to temp agencies to recruit people, they gave them a simple directive: send us your freaks. Thus began Mike Daisey's love affair with the world's biggest bookstore. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGB; KNP; KNTP; UDB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. Weight in Grams: 191. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Fourth Estate
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0001658
- ISBN
- 9781841157658
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. In this work, Mike Curtis, describes his gruelling experiences in the Falklands and his SAS operations - the first in Iraq where he spent several weeks behind enemy lines; and the second in Bosnia where he worked closely with all factions and led a protection team for visiting heads of state. Num Pages: 544 pages, 16pp colour & b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DVWYB; 1FBQ; 1MTASF; BGA; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 107 x 31. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 544
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552144650
- ISBN
- 9780552144650
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 20.96
€ 25.99
€ 20.96