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Paperback. When the mighty Endurance becomes trapped in the Weddell Sea, Ernest Shackleton's dream to cross the Antarctic becomes a fight to save the thirty-one souls that set sail with him. The first illustrated retelling of the greatest feat of leadership and survival ever recorded. Illustrator(s): Butler, David. Num Pages: 96 pages, Full colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MTS; 3JJF; BGH; FZG; WTLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 240 x 7. Weight in Grams: 282.
Publisher
The Collins Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848892811
ISBN
9781848892811
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.98

Paperback. Presents an account of authors life at Camusfearna, a remote cottage in the western Highlands. This book also focuses on the two otters, Mijbil and Edal, who became his constant and much-loved companions. Series: Nature Classics Library. Num Pages: 224 pages, 40 b/w drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BM; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
Little Toller Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780956254504
ISBN
9780956254504
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.64

Paperback. Gavin Griffiths was a fairly straight-laced, newlywed shipping executive when he bought a magazine called The Erotic Review for GBP1 - not just one copy, the whole business! Little did he know it would soon become the darling of the chattering classes, and a case study in heroic failure. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: BT; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 200 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 312. Used paperback in good condition. Some shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Capstone
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
KRF0024469
ISBN
9781906465254
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white plates, colour plates. BIC Classification: APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 202 x 19. Weight in Grams: 240.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062273178
ISBN
9780062273178
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.67

Paperback. A few years ago, Sean Quinn was ranked among the two hundred richest people in the world, with a personal fortune of some $6 billion. Today he is bust, and his businesses have been taken from him. How did it all happen? Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGB; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241966310
ISBN
9780241966310
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.82

Paperback. Approaching his middle forties, Gavin Boyter wondered what his life was all about. An ordinary runner, he came to wonder if an ordinary runner might be capable of John O'Groats to Land's End, the longest linear run in Britain. Gavin was neither the first nor the quickest but Downhill from Here is his real triumph. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BM; WSKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128. .
Publisher
Sandstone Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910985625
ISBN
9781910985625
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.34

Paperback. The paperback edition of the extraordinary story of the UK's leading horse whisperer. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Raceform Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910498026
ISBN
9781910498026
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.65

Paperback. No man is an island..but he can golf 18 of them if the mood strikes him. Num Pages: 320 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BM; WSBV; WSJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 133 x 20. Weight in Grams: 258.
Publisher
Headline Book Publishing
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780755319794
ISBN
9780755319794
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.89

Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 127 x 20. Weight in Grams: 273.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Trinity University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781595342515
ISBN
9781595342515
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.51

Hardback. Julian Hawthorne (1846-1934), Nathaniel Hawthorne's only son, lived a long and influential life marked by bad circumstances and worse choices. Raised among luminaries such as Thoreau, Emerson, and the Beecher family, Julian became a promising novelist in his twenties, but his writing soon devolved into mediocrity. Num Pages: 272 pages, 20 black & white photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGL; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 584.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252038341
ISBN
9780252038341
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 39.85

Paperback. Dundee, like most cities throughout Britain, saw massive developmental changes when war ended in 1945. By the 1970s, the gangs ruled the streets of Dundee. This book features a former gang member who takes you into the dark past of the Dundee street gangs of the 1970s, exposing their violence, loyalty, humour and terrible territorial battles. Num Pages: 192 pages, 8pp black & white section. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; 3JJPL; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 322.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906307028
ISBN
9781906307028
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.02

Paperback. Ralph Milne was born in Dundee and lived out many a young footballer's dream. On leaving school he signed for Dundee United and gradually forced his way into a team full of great players. In the eyes of Dundee United fans, he will always be a legend and was inducted into the club's Hall Of Fame earlier this year. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 240 pages, 8pp plates. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 18. Weight in Grams: 254.
Publisher
Black and White pub.
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845023058
ISBN
9781845023058
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.19

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 45 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 137 x 11. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750960250
ISBN
9780750960250
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.55

paperback. An incredible, breathtaking true adventure of Alaskan dog-racing and of the mesmerising Arctic landscape Num Pages: 256 pages, 1 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWK; BG; WSN; WSZ; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 248.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Orion mass market paperback
Condition
New
SKU
9780575400085
ISBN
9780575400085
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 10.27

Hardcover. Hardback, with dustjacket, in very good condition.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Applause Theatre Book Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Edition
Expanded
SKU
KRF0014132
ISBN
9781557834010
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. No player has been more synonymous with the glory years of Manchester United Football Club than Gary Neville. This title reveals the secrets of his early days with the likes of Giggs, Scholes and his best mate David Beckham; what it was like to play with Cantona, Keane and Ronaldo; and, the Treble in 1999. Num Pages: 416 pages, 2x8 colour. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 197 x 27. Weight in Grams: 310.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Corgi
Condition
New
SKU
9780552161985
ISBN
9780552161985
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 11.42

Hardback. From the New York Times bestselling author of Brady vs. Manning and dean of football writers - a book that explores the many interesting facets to NFL quarterbacks and their relationships with their fathers. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; BK; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781455598465
ISBN
9781455598465
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.90

Paperback. You're from Glasgow. You're in a notorious Texas prison. You're on your own. The true story of the man who became a .. Gang of One. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 23. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444737929
ISBN
9781444737929
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. Features an account of the time the author has spent with his friend and collaborator, Jeff Buckley, during Jeff's early days in New York City. This title describes their magical performance together at the Greetings from Tim Buckley concert at the Church of St Ann in 1991 - the event that first introduced Jeff to the world at large. Num Pages: 304 pages, 16 Black and White and Colour in Plate Section. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 214 x 27. Weight in Grams: 772.
Publisher
Jawbone Press
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908279453
ISBN
9781908279453
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.79

Paperback. Num Pages: 35 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 111 x 177 x 18. Weight in Grams: 144.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Publication date
1991
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804107334
ISBN
9780804107334
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.58

Paperback. Rudolf Steiner - educator, architect, artist, philosopher and agriculturalist - ranks amongst the most creative and prolific figures of the early twentieth century. Yet he remains a mystery to most people. This is the biography of the man behind the ideas, written by a sympathetic but critical outsider. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780863156182
ISBN
9780863156182
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.65

Paperback. He was a dentist from the South believed to have gone west because of tuberculosis, a man who went on to become a gambler, a faro dealer, and one of the most feared (and fearless) gunfighters of his time--a close friend of Wyatt Earp and a key participant in the famous 1881 shootout at the OK Corral. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 37. Weight in Grams: 772.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
544
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470128220
ISBN
9780470128220
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.45

Paperback. 'I Know This Much' - by Gary Kemp, Spandau Ballet's prime mover - is simply the freshest, most exciting and best-written memoir to arrive for years. Num Pages: 320 pages, 40 col plates (16pp). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 264.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007323319
ISBN
9780007323319
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.58

Paperback. Shows how the author faces his growing alienation from the game he was born into, as he revisits key periods in his father's career to build up a picture of his football life and through him a whole era. This book recaptures a lost world and the way it changed, blending the personal and the historical into a soccer story. Num Pages: 240 pages, 16. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Yellow Jersey Press
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780224072687
ISBN
9780224072687
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.88

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